The great debate
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The pros and cons of GMOs
Pros and Cons The modified crops are causing controversy
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of the British honours system
Pros and Cons Former head of Post Office hands back CBE and shines spotlight once again on the awards process
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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Pros and cons of cold-water swimming
Pros and Cons Icy dips at Christmas can be a ‘mood booster’ but also carry health risks
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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The pros and cons of AI companions
Pros and Cons Chatbots are evolving from simple assistants to friendlier digital companions.
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of Ulez
Pros and Cons Lower levels of air pollution will come at a cost to some motorists in this bitterly divisive issue
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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The pros and cons of going to university
Pros and Cons Record-high costs and competition leave A-level students questioning worth of a degree
By Harriet Marsden Last updated
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Pros and cons of trial by jury
Pros and Cons Juries are a long-standing but much-debated element of the UK criminal justice system
By Richard Windsor Published
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The pros and cons of new-builds
Pros and Cons More options for first-time buyers and lower bills are offset by ‘new-build premium’ and the chance of delays
By The Week Staff Published
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The pros and cons of school uniforms
Pros and Cons Do rules around clothing promote discipline and inclusion or are they a pricey constraint on individuality?
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Scottish independence: the pros and cons
Pros and Cons SNP expected to set out plans for Scottish citizenship were country to vote to leave the UK
By Julia O'Driscoll Last updated
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Pros and cons of location sharing
Pros and Cons Safety benefits for parents and friends must be weighed against privacy concerns and malicious misuse
By The Week Staff Published
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Pros and cons of microwaves
Pros and Cons The kitchen gadgets are convenient but one chef called them ‘world’s worst invention’
By The Week Staff Published
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Pros and cons of affirmative action
Pros and Cons So-called positive discrimination in favour of members of disadvantaged groups has proved controversial for decades
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Pros and cons of surrogacy in the UK
Pros and Cons The government is currently considering substantial reforms to surrogacy law in the UK
By Richard Windsor Published
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