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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Can new asylum plans boost Sunak’s standing?
Today's Big Question Prime minister may be hoping tough new migration policies will divide the Labour Party and find backing from voters
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Nick Fuentes: radical right-winger who became Kanye West’s right-hand man
Why Everyone’s Talking About A meeting with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago has put the spotlight on the alt-right firebrand
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What a 51-49 Democrat Senate majority means for Washington
feature Raphael Warnock’s midterms win in Georgia provides ‘breathing room’ for Biden administration
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Energy crisis: is next winter going to be worse?
Today's Big Question Many Europeans are turning down the thermostat this winter, but experts say next year is going to be even tougher
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How the Ukraine war might play out in 2023
feature Analysts believe winter may play a key role in determining outcome of conflict as Russian invasion falters
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Chester by-election: is Sunak sunk?
Today's Big Question Labour calls prime minister a ‘serial loser’ after Tories’ crushing defeat in Chester
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How difficult is it to change your gender in the UK?
In Depth UN official urges Scotland to delay plans to make it easier for transgender people to be granted legal recognition
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I’m a Celebrity: do the public like Matt Hancock after all?
Under the Radar Poll puts former health secretary as surprise favourite to win the ITV reality show
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What crypto’s collapse means for effective altruism and long-termism
feature Demise of FTX a big blow to the charitable philosophy aiming to make the world a better place through the pursuit of wealth
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World population hits eight billion: why the milestone matters
feature Estimates on how many people can live sustainably on the planet ‘vary widely’
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Winter strikes: is the UK facing a ‘Christmas of discontent’?
Today's Big Question Mass strikes across multiple public services spell disruption on a scale not seen since 1978
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Amethyst review: a tasting menu that circumnavigates the world
The Week Recommends Award-winning chef Carlo Scotto’s new restaurant is an ambitious global feast
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The new ‘mega Maga’ Republicans taking the midterms by storm
feature Joe Biden says 350 ‘election deniers’ are on the red ticket in crucial polls
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Is violence against politicians getting worse?
Today's Big Question Rise in far-right extremism is one factor behind series of attacks on political figures
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Dinings SW3 review: a subtle gem in the heart of a not-so-subtle postcode
The Week Recommends Chef Masaki Sugisaki serves up a menu of countless highlights at this modern Japanese restaurant in Knightsbridge
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Kwasi Kwarteng: the 38-day chancellor
Why Everyone’s Talking About Mini-budget triggers departure of Liz Truss’s closest ally after less than six weeks in Exchequer role
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What is the European Political Community?
feature Liz Truss in Prague for new 44-nation forum first proposed by Emmanuel Macron
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Conservative Party conference 2022: can things only get better?
Today's Big Question Tories head for Birmingham but key absentees is a sign of discontent
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What the pound’s record low means for the UK
feature Weak currency means higher prices and prospect of big interest rate hike
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Wolf Hall author Hilary Mantel dies aged 70
Why Everyone’s Talking About The Booker Prize-winning author died ‘suddenly yet peacefully’ on Thursday, her publisher said
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Mini-budget 2022: Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘growth plan’ in seven bullet points
feature The chancellor has insisted his changes will make the tax system ‘simpler and fairer’
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What next for Ukraine after annexation votes in Russian-occupied areas?
Today's Big Question Kyiv says ‘sham’ referendums will change nothing and its forces will continue counter-offensive
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‘Pot, kettle, prat’: are our politicians too ‘out of touch’ to deal with the cost-of-living crisis?
Talking Point Boris Johnson under fire for ‘bizarre kettle analogy’ at time when people are struggling to pay bills
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Why is gun crime on the rise?
Today's Big Question Poverty, smuggling and ‘county lines’ blamed for increase in firearms offences across England and Wales
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