UK News
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How should we define extremism and terrorism?
Today's Big Question The government has faced calls to expand the definition of terrorism in the wake of Southport murders
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 18 - 24 January
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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Airport expansion: is Labour choosing growth over the environment?
Today's Big Question Government indicates support for third Heathrow runway and expansion of Gatwick and Luton, despite climate concerns
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 11 - 17 January
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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The decline of the contraceptive pill
In the Spotlight Fears of the pill's side effects, stoked by social media, behind switch to fertility trackers – or no contraception at all
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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NCHIs: the controversy over non-crime hate incidents
The Explainer Is the policing of non-crime hate incidents an Orwellian outrage or an essential tool of modern law enforcement?
By The Week Staff Published
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Quiz of The Week: 4 - 10 January
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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Will Rachel Reeves have to raise taxes again?
Today's Big Question Rising gilt yields and higher debt interest sound warning that Chancellor may miss her Budget borrowing targets
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The dark side of salmon farming
In the Spotlight Scottish salmon is the UK's biggest global food export, but concern is growing over record-high death rates, escapes and environmental impact
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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New Year's Honours: why the controversy?
Today's Big Question London Mayor Sadiq Khan and England men's football manager Gareth Southgate have both received a knighthood despite debatable records
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Kremlin seeks to quell Assad divorce reports
Speed Read Media reports suggest that British citizen Asma al-Assad wants to leave the deposed Syrian dictator and return to London as a British citizen
By Hollie Clemence, The Week UK Published
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The missed opportunities to save Sara Sharif
Talking Point After each horrific child abuse case, we hear that lessons will be learnt. What is still missing?
By The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 14 - 20 December
Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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Is the royal family a security risk?
Today's big question A Chinese spy's access to Prince Andrew has raised questions about Chinese influence in the UK
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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