As Tory MPs revolt over social care, is Boris Johnson losing his grip?
If 13 more Conservatives had chosen to vote against the bill, the government would have suffered a major defeat on…
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How low vaccination rates are driving Europe’s winter surge
Europe nervously watches as Austria is plunged into another lockdown before Christmas.
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How Europe has been ravaged by a fourth Covid wave
Austria, Germany and the Netherlands are experiencing record numbers of coronavirus cases.
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How the UK trails behind Europe for high-speed rail
Less than one per cent of the UK’s rail network is high-speed.
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How the UK leads the world in tax abuse
The UK leads the OECD in its contribution to global tax loss, inflicting $68.2bn of annual tax loss on other…
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How UK job vacancies have reached a record high
The number of job vacancies has reached 1.2 million due to post-Brexit labour shortages and the post-Covid reopening.
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Which countries are the biggest carbon emitters in history?
China and India are far behind countries such as the US and UK for cumulative emissions.
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How ambulance waiting times in England have surged
The average response time for ambulances in England is now at a record high.
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