Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
Arion McNicoll is a freelance writer at The Week Digital and was previously the UK website’s editor. He has also held senior editorial roles at CNN, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Along with his writing work, he co-hosts “Today in History with The Retrospectors”, Rethink Audio’s flagship daily podcast, and is a regular panellist (and occasional stand-in host) on “The Week Unwrapped”. He is also a judge for The Publisher Podcast Awards.
Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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Coronavirus: how anti-lockdown Sweden is preparing for second wave
Speed Read Deputy state epidemiologist credits consistency and a light touch for preventing fresh spike in infections in the Nordic nation
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Could breast milk help stop the spread of coronavirus?
Speed Read Chinese researchers say whey protein from human breast milk appears to halt viral replication
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Universities must consider refunding students hit by Covid disruption, regulator warns
Speed Read Institutions under investigation as thousands of undergraduates remain locked down amid coronavirus outbreaks
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‘Confusion and infection’: behind the government’s late-night northern lockdown
In Depth New restrictions introduced at 9pm via Twitter prompt fierce political backlash
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The best affordable independent watches 2020
The Week Recommends Four great brands offering interesting entry-level mechanical watches at sensible prices
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Could more people die from lockdown than from coronavirus?
In Depth Government report warns that healthcare delays and economic impact of pandemic may lead to up to 200,000 deaths
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Sport Mobile: inside firm linked to one of football’s most notorious drug cases
In Depth Two men have been arrested in connection with alleged ‘fixing’ of phone records
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Is now a good time to buy or sell homes - and will there be a post-Covid city exodus?
In Depth Property prices have fallen for four consecutive months amid widespread uncertainty
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Chalet Saunton: the perfect post-lockdown getaway
The Week Recommends Chic Devonian home away from home with views to die for
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Our way or the Huawei: will China retaliate over 5G tech ban?
In Depth Chinese state media warns of ‘painful’ response to UK’s ‘ill-founded’ decision
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Gough Whitlam: did the Queen dismiss Australia’s prime minister?
In Depth Newly released letters reveal Palace’s role in one of the most sensational political events in Australian history
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Are millennials really an ‘infantilised generation’ - and if so, why?
In Depth New book argues that lack of moral boundaries has created ‘disoriented’ generation and fuelled identity politics
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Why Vladimir Putin’s ‘presidency for life’ may prove more short-lived
In Depth Russians have voted to extend their leader’s term but experts say his grip on power is slipping
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Coronavirus: how face masks became a political symbol in the US
In Depth Poll finds that 65% of Democrats wear face coverings compared with 35% of Republicans
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Reaction: how China’s new security law ‘crushes Hong Kong dissent’
In Depth Controversial legislation appears even more stringent ‘both in scope and penalties’ than was feared
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Why is the UK offering Hong Kongers a path to citizenship?
In Depth Boris Johnson says he is willing to make one of the ‘biggest changes in our visa system in British history’
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What is the future of Israel-Palestine relations as Netanyahu pushes to annex West Bank?
In Depth Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas raises stakes for new Israeli government by vowing to end security cooperation
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Which countries have gained the most weight in lockdown?
In Depth Almost half of Brits report piling on pounds since March
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The tourbillon: watchmaking’s most complicated complication?
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When will the world run out of new movies and TV shows?
In Depth Entertainment industry in crisis as coronavirus pandemic brings filming to a halt worldwide
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Will coronavirus bring down Vladimir Putin?
In Depth The Russian president has rarely looked so vulnerable during his 20 year-reign
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Why has coronavirus not run rampant in India?
In Depth Experts puzzled by populous South Asian country’s limited outbreak
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Coronavirus: is loneliness a hidden lockdown killer?
Speed Read Suicides and attempted suicides appearing to be increasing, police warn
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Six scents: the best luxury men’s perfumes for Christmas 2019
The Week Recommends Our pick of the best male fragrances
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