2010s
This decade brought us Trump and Brexit, creating a fractured political landscape that presided over a world facing humanitarian crises. In the UK, terror attacks at the Manchester Arena and London Bridge shocked the nation, while around the world conflict killed hundreds of thousands, from Boko Haram to Islamic State.
This decade has been defined by social movements. We’ve seen same-sex marriage legalised around the world, Ireland’s abortion referendum, and the introduction of what it means to go viral - while campaigns like Black Lives Matter and Me Too have brought the fight for change to the forefront of the world’s attention.
This decade we’ve seen the rise of climate change protests, led by the now internationally famous Greta Thunberg. The school strike for climate movement has been fuelled by a decade that has seen rising temperatures, loss of wildlife and calls from leading scientists to reduce our carbon emissions before it’s too late.
No, 2016 isn't at the bottom.
Whether it was the Queen parachuting in with James Bond during the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, or the hopeful chants of ‘football’s coming home’ as England made it to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, there have been plenty of moments to remember in the world of sport this decade.
This decade has welcomed a host of new films, TV shows and music onto the entertainment scene. The Avengers franchise dominated the box office, while television saw hits like Fleabag, Game Of Thrones and the first female Doctor Who in the show’s history. It’s also been a big year for music, with new artists emerging from One Direction to Stomzy.
This decade has seen huge leaps in the world of technology. From iPads and streaming services such as Netflix making their way into our homes, the way we entertain ourselves has changed completely. The past ten years have also welcomed AI assistants and advancements in virtual reality, transforming our relationship with technology forever.