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The author reflects on the involvement of British Prime Minister David Cameron in the Panama Papers. She discusses other world leaders involved in the controversy, the connection of David's father Ian Cameron in the issue, the response of David to the questions about his involvement, and the disclose of Cameron's personal tax returns to the press.

The article discusses how Canada responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in comparison with the efforts of Great Britain and United States. Topics covered include the issues with the country's federal drug policy, citing the pharmaceutical industry's delays in providing treatment, Ottawa's failure in dealing with the pandemic and the lessons of the pandemic.

The article discusses the 2015 general election in Great Britain and notes that a hung parliament in the most likely outcome. Topics discussed include Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister David Cameron, the potential need for a coalition government to be formed, and the major issues of the campaign including immigration, the economy, and government spending cuts.

The article reports on the relationship between the mainstream press and British royal parents Prince William and Kate Middleton concerning photographs of their children. It states traditionally the Windsor family ensures the media is provided regularly updated photographs of the children while the press agrees not to publish paparazzi photographs and leaves the children alone. It mentions that very few photographs of Prince George have been provided and why William may be restricting access.

Letters to the editor are presented in response to the articles "God Is the Answer" and "You Do the Crime, You Do the Time" about British mandatory minimum sentences in the April 13, 2015 issue, and "The Amazing Modi" in the April 20, 2015 issue about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The article looks at the Palace of Westminster in London, England, the seat of the British Parliament, focusing on the building's severe maintenance problems and repair needs. It discusses the prospects for the building to be repaired and renovated, noting the project would be expensive and require the British House of Commons and House of Lords to relocate while the work was being done.

The article discusses about planting of poppies in Tower of London, England to pay homage to soldiers of Great Britain of the First World War which started on June 17, 2014. Topics included are the event organised by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) and artist Paul Cummins behind the creation of art installation of large ceramic floral for display.

The article discusses materials published or republished by the Bodleian Library at Oxford University in commemoration of the centennial of the First World War. Topics include the "Ye Berlyn Tapestry" by John Hassall, an illustration based on the Bayeux Tapestry and depicting German atrocities in Belgium, period advertising depicted in "The Huns Have Got My Gramophone!," and analysis of contemporary public attitudes towards the war.