IT'S the institution the British take most pride in. And it seems to be knackered. Beset by scandals that its managers try to cover up; running out of the money required to meet its obligations: how much longer can the NHS survive in its present form?
That's just one of the big controversies covered in the new print edition of The Week, available at newsagents today.
There's also the debate on GM food: if 71 per cent of Britons say they want it banned from supermarkets, how come the government seems to be giving it the green light?
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Then there's the whole question of the Big Brother state: why hasn't it caused more of a stir? Why aren't more people shocked by the revelation that the government is watching our every move?
And what's eating the Brazilians: in many ways they've never had it so good, yet the country is seething with discontented demonstrators. This and much more in Issue 926.
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Should you downsize for retirement? Here's what to consider.The Explainer Moving to a smaller place may seem easier, but there are also some real benefits to staying put
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