Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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Will the UK have a second year of A-level results chaos?
feature A grades awarded in almost half of exams amid ‘rampant grade inflation’
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What Australia’s new lockdowns reveal about a ‘zero Covid strategy’
Today's Big Question Critics claim approach aimed at saving lives has led to ‘cul-de-sac of perpetual lockdowns’
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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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US election: what is Supreme Court packing - and will Joe Biden do it?
In Depth Democratic candidate walks tightrope on expanding America’s highest court
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US election: can Joe Biden do the impossible and win Texas for the Democrats?
In Depth Former vice president targets traditionally Republican state with $6m ad spend
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US election: what exactly are Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s policies?
In Depth The two candidates are pushing radically different agendas amid all the name-calling and campaign chaos
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Rebel Tories plotting with Labour to end 10pm nationwide curfew
Speed Read Dozens of Conservative MPs expected to vote against ‘absurd’ early closing times for pubs and restaurants
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Explained: which drugs has Donald Trump been prescribed and why?
Speed Read Experts say cocktail of medication suggests the president may be seriously ill with Covid
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Priti Patel in leak showdown with Foreign Office over offshore asylum plans
Speed Read Home secretary’s asylum seeker plans leaked to discredit her, allies claim
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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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Debate: are the Portland protests helping or hindering Trump’s re-election bid?
In Depth Critics say deployment of federal forces is part of US president’s ‘law and order’ re-election campaign
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Reaction: Boris Johnson fears UK second wave in two weeks - but is he right?
In Depth PM makes grim prediction as infections rise across Europe
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Who will be Joe Biden’s vice president pick - and could they extend his lead?
In Depth Barack Obama’s former right-hand man is due to announce his running mate within days
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US election 2020: has Donald Trump hated being president?
In Depth As the 2020 presidential race gathers pace, analysts say the incumbent looks uninterested
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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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Why China - with its massive economy - receives £71m a year in UK foreign aid
In Depth MPs request review into why a country with its own space programme is being sent British aid
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‘Fumigate him out’: what happens if Donald Trump refuses to accept defeat?
In Depth The US president has failed to give a straight answer about whether he will accept result of upcoming election
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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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