Latest articles by James Ashford
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The welfare state explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth This model of provision is the cornerstone of many modern countries
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The teenager explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth The concept of teenagerhood is a relatively modern invention that quickly took centre stage in mainstream culture
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Fairtrade explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth How paying farmers fairly went from niche to necessary
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Supreme Court: how the highest court in Britain works
In Depth Top judges will decide whether Holyrood can legislate for IndyRef2
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Visiting luxury Paris as it emerges from lockdown
The Week Recommends The French capital remains a global bastion of fun and elegance
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Reaction: ‘all travel a risk’ holidaymakers told as European infection rates soar
In Depth Belgium mulling lockdown reintroduction as France and Germany see cases increase
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Oxford University professors reveal ‘sexist’ and ‘patronising’ exam answers
In Depth Irish described as ‘tribal’ in exam answers written by Oxford history students
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How the government decides the holiday quarantine list - and which country could be taken off next?
In Depth France and Germany rumoured to be next for removal from safe-to-fly list
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How much do face masks protect against coronavirus?
In Depth Mandatory face-covering rules come into force in England
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£20m robotic dolphin could replace captive animals
Speed Read Chinese ban on exotic creatures could see robot revolution
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Why flu jabs could help fight a second wave of coronavirus
Speed Read Government wants to ‘escape the nightmare’ of simultaneous flu and Covid infections
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What ‘secrets’ could be revealed in Ghislaine Maxwell’s unsealed documents?
In Depth New York court rules ‘explosive’ evidence can be made public within a week
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Quiz of The Week: 18 July - 24 July
Speed Read Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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Why everybody’s talking about Labour’s anti-Semitism whistleblower battle
In Depth Keir Starmer facing down party’s Corbynite wing in battle over Panorama documentary
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Is Spain set to join Portugal in exclusion from UK’s ‘quarantine-free holiday’ list?
In Depth Spike in Covid cases reported by Madrid could see the popular tourist destination declared unsafe for Britons
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US Election 2020: what would Kanye West’s policies be?
In Depth Rapper may delay campaign to 2024 over ‘black vote’
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Why everybody’s talking about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
In Depth Accusations of affairs and domestic abuse claimed by both sides
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Prince William and Harry charities reported for ‘inappropriate use of funds’
Speed Read Anti-monarchy campaigners’ allegations against royal brothers to be investigated by Charity Commission
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Reaction: hopes raised in first Oxford vaccine trial - but what happens next?
In Depth Results of first human tests fuel hopes that jab may be rolled out by Christmas
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How coronavirus is changing Europe’s tourist hotspots
In Depth Cities that previously hosted anti-tourism protests are now offering discount vouchers for visitors
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Four things we learned from Kanye West’s first US election campaign rally
In Depth Rapper propose $1m bonus ‘for everyone that has a baby’ and weeps over his father’s bid to abort him
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Junk food discount deals to be axed as Boris Johnson begins war on obesity
Speed Read Government accused of mixed messages as PM plans supermarket crackdown while chancellor pushes ‘Eat Out’ scheme
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Racism claims and officers convicted of crimes: is UK policing due an overhaul?
In Depth Watchdog to investigate use of force against BAME groups as separate probe reveals criminal offenders in forces nationwide
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Quiz of the Week: 4 - 10 July
In Depth Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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