Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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Hot Stone Fitzrovia review: impeccable sushi but at a price
The Week Recommends There are several giddy highs on the menu as well as a couple of pricey lows
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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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