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Delta-plus: is new mutation most infectious Covid-19 strain yet?
Today's Big Question The Delta descendent already accounts for one in ten UK coronavirus cases
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‘The UK has become culturally work-shy’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
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Penelope Jackson: what court has heard in Somerset stabbing trial
In Depth Woman told paramedics her abusive husband was ‘bleeding to death, with any luck’ after fatal attack
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Felixstowe: the problems at UK’s biggest shipping port
In the Spotlight Lorry driver shortages are contributing to delays at key port
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Why more women are becoming tradespeople
feature Shifting attitudes and working practices are driving changes, but barriers still remain
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‘Dominic Cummings was right’: where government went wrong on Covid handling
feature ‘Groupthink’ hampered effective pandemic response, suggests new report
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Investments Unwrapped: What makes a book collectable?
feature Olly Mann talks to world-leading antiquarian book dealer Pom Harrington about rare and valuable books
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Why Scotland Yard dropped its investigation into Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein
feature Virginia Roberts Guiffre has accused the royal of ‘rape in the first degree’ in US lawsuit
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Why ministers are facing scrutiny over ‘haphazard’ teen vaccination campaign
In Depth England’s Covid jab programme for 12 to 15-year-olds has fallen behind Scotland’s
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Covid toes: why some people are developing chilblain-like lesions
feature The often painful condition could be caused by the body’s immune response when fighting off Covid-19
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Inside the murky world of political party donations
Under the Radar Conservative donors linked to corruption scandals are in the spotlight after leak of financial documents
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The government’s big gamble on pay rises vs. labour shortages
In the Spotlight Staffing issues are part of transition to a new post-Brexit economy, says government
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The new simplified UK travel rules explained
feature Pre-departure tests axed for fully vaccinated arrivals from non-red-list countries
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Britney Spears in conservatorship win: is she really free?
In the Spotlight The star’s father will no longer have control over her finances and personal affairs
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Ecuador prison massacre: the gang war for power behind bars
feature More than 100 inmates killed in most deadly jail riot in the South American nation‘s history ’
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The arguments for and against universal chargers
Pros and Cons European Commission pushing to establish USB-C as standard for all phones
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Are higher energy bills here to stay?
Today's Big Question Ofgem chief warns that more suppliers may fail amid soaring gas prices
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Why Pen Farthing’s Operation Ark is under investigation
feature Charity watchdog says it is looking into the financial arrangements of the animal airlift from Afghanistan
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What next for Angela Merkel?
In Depth The second-longest serving chancellor in German history will remain in post until new government is formed
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Liz Truss’s five biggest challenges as foreign secretary
In Depth France accuses UK of ‘opportunism’ as row over Aukus security pact grows
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What the UK’s gas crisis means for customers
In Depth A surge in global demand for gas has left smaller energy suppliers on the brink of collapse
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Social care: the unanswered questions
feature How the government's proposals will be implemented and funded remains unclear
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Ten handy financial and legal solutions
feature Get expert help in navigating the worlds of money and law
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Quiz of The Week: 21-27 August
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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