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Will the Omicron variant cause another UK lockdown?
The new strain of coronavirus may be concerning, but there are three major hurdles to another UK lockdown.
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The new “Nu” Covid variant is of our own making
The vaccine roll-out in the UK has been successful, but as long as global vaccination rates remain uneven, the potential…
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Is Boris Johnson losing his way?
A rambling speech at the CBI suggests the Prime Minister needs a new trick to soothe ill feeling among his…
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What does the Labour-Plaid Cymru deal mean for Wales?
For First Minister Mark Drakeford, the agreement is a big plus, moving his government further to the left.
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The hidden cost for Boris Johnson’s government of scrapping HS2 plans
The cry to “just spend the money on improving local railways” sounds electorally appealing, but comes with its own problems.
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Rishi Sunak’s transport cuts are a false economy – and the whole country will pay the price
The Chancellor’s self-imposed straitjacket on infrastructure spending means that difficult decisions need to be made on capital projects, however valuable…
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Does Boris Johnson’s plan for banning MPs’ second jobs actually fix anything?
The Prime Minister wants to make the story go away and stop Labour outflanking him. He may not achieve either…
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Was Cop26 a failure?
The promises made aren’t enough to keep warming below 2°C – the level at which parts of the world start…
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