Latest articles by Arion McNicoll, The Week UK
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Levelling up: simple sound bite or social imperative?
Talking Point Boris Johnson’s flagship policy is on the way out amid accusations that regional disparity has in fact increased since 2019
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Death of a superpower: is China facing a decade of decline?
Today's Big Question For the first time in 60 years, China’s population has fallen – leading to concerns about its superpower status
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What healing of the ozone layer means for climate crisis
feature New study says the atmospheric layer that protects Earth from ultraviolet radiation could be fully restored within four decades
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Terror police probe uranium seized at Heathrow
Speed Read The radioactive substance was found during routine inspection of package flown into the airport
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What does Labour have planned for the NHS?
Today's Big Question The ongoing NHS crisis has led to broad criticism of the Conservative Party, but Labour’s plans are also proving divisive
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Republican leader Kevin McCarthy’s speaker chaos speaks volumes
feature Hardline Republicans’ rebellion raises questions over House Representatives’ power to advance legislation
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Rishi Sunak and the importance of maths
Talking Point Prime minister wants mandatory maths lessons until the age of 18, but critics say the policy doesn’t add up
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Will new Covid testing rules for China prevent the spread of new variants?
Today's Big Question Curbs on travellers from China are being introduced worldwide in a bid to stop the emergence of new coronavirus strains
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The Great Unretirement: necessary evil or new normal?
Talking Point ONS data shows that more than 100,000 people aged 50-64 have returned to work in past year
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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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