Latest articles by Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK
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Education, education, education: a history of Labour's schools policies
The Explainer Party has often backed comprehensive education but critics say it is driven by the 'politics of envy'
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How prepared are we for human bird flu?
Today's Big Question Government stocks up on vaccines as risk of new pandemic is 'plausible and imminent'
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Why are West End theatre ticket prices soaring?
In the Spotlight Actors worry high cost will kill sector, but soaring seat prices are still below inflation
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Should MPs be banned from betting?
Today's Big Question Pressure is growing for action but some commentators argue the media outrage is 'confected'
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Rain and red faces: the best of Rishi's election gaffes
In the Spotlight PM has suffered string of mishaps on the campaign trail, from a football faux pas to a 'Mickey Mouse moment'
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Why Hunter Biden is in court again
In the Spotlight Republicans expected to make hay from Biden Junior's latest legal entanglement
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Blue plaques: Historic England's search for new local heroes
In the Spotlight Opening nominations for new iconic signs will help 'more people celebrate their heritage'
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Gas masks and loo rolls: why 'preppers' are on the rise
Under The Radar Doomsday community has expanded from 'Rambo wannabes' to 'Tesco regulars'
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The long journey to becoming an astronaut
In the Spotlight Soaring into space remains a dream of children and adults alike – but how do you become an astronaut?
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What are sponge cities and can London become one?
Under The Radar Use of green and blue spaces to drain excess water is growing but implementing measures can be difficult
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The AI 'concierge' that will decide who you date
In the Spotlight If the bots click, real life may follow – or that's the idea, says Bumble
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Perplexity AI: has Google finally met its match?
In the Spotlight Generative AI start-up provides fast, Wikipedia-like responses to search queries
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Gavin & Stacey and the trouble with sitcom revivals
In the Spotlight Much-loved series to return for Christmas special but is TV's past best left behind?
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The laws of finding – and keeping – treasure in Britain
In the Spotlight Amateur archaeology is on the rise but flouting the laws can land you in prison
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Esports: the big season coming to the UK
In the Spotlight Major gaming tournaments are 'running wild' this year
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Why can't Ofsted stop rise in 'illegal schools'?
Today's Big Question Worrying rise in alternative education providers where teachers require neither qualifications nor criminal record checks
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The underground Mona Lisa and the trouble with tourists
In the Spotlight Visitors to the Louvre have dubbed the crowded experience 'torture' as famous landmarks suffer from overtourism
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Why Captchas are getting harder to solve
Under The Radar If the process continues to get harder, it could cause problems for people trying to book tickets for popular shows
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Local elections 2024: when are they and what's at stake?
The Explainer Tory analysts braced for party to lose more than half of its council seats in England
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Italian senate passes law allowing anti-abortion activists into clinics
Under The Radar Giorgia Meloni scores a political 'victory' but will it make much difference in practice?
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How bad is Britain's booze problem?
Today's Big Question England has highest rate of child alcohol consumption but Gen Z is the 'most sober' age group yet
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Death Cafes: where people talk mortality over tea and cake
In the Spotlight The meet-ups are intended to offer a judgement-free and respectful space to discuss the end of life
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Why au pairs might become a thing of the past
Under The Radar Brexit and wage ruling are threatening the 'mutually beneficial arrangement'
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Labour and nuclear weapons: a turbulent ideological history
The Explainer From the 1940s to Keir Starmer, the party leadership has zigzagged in and out of love with the bomb
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