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Sweden Saw Second Smallest Increase in National Debt Out of All EU Countries
According to figures published by the ONS, Sweden saw the second smallest increase in national debt out of all EU countries. The UK, by contrast, saw the fourth largest – only Spain, Greece and Italy did worse.
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Too Many in Politics and the Civil Service Had No ‘Skin in the Game’ When They Destroyed Livelihoods and Frightened the Nation into Compliance
Too many in politics and the Civil Service had little or no “skin in the game” when they were making decisions to destroy livelihoods and to frighten the nation into compliance.
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Anti-Lockdown Florida and South Dakota Among Best Pandemic Performers, Pro-Lockdown New York and California Among Worst, Study Finds
Lockdown-loving states New York and California are among the worst overall pandemic performers while freedom-loving states Florida and South Dakota are among the best, new research by a leading US think tank has found.
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News Round-Up
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus – and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
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FSU Scotland Launches, Attracts Cross-Party Support
The Free Speech Union is launching a group in Scotland at the request of its members and supporters and it has already attracted widespread, cross-party support.
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Sri Lanka Defaults on Debt, Blaming Covid, As Financial Crisis Deepens
Sri Lanka's central bank said on Tuesday it had become "challenging and impossible" to repay external debt, blaming the "effects of the COVID-19 pandemic" for the drastic move.
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Boris Johnson, Carrie Johnson and Rishi Sunak Fined Over Partygate. Will They Go?
Boris Johnson, Carrie Johnson and Rishi Sunak are to receive fixed penalty notices for attending lockdown parties, having been found by police to have broken the law. Will they quit?
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BBC Guide Tells Parents to “Examine Their Biases” if Their Toddler Only Has White Friends
Parents should "examine their own internal biases" on race if their toddler only has white friends and teach them about 'white privilege', according to the BBC’s early-years guidance.
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The Worrying Signals Hidden in the UKHSA Data on Vaccination During Pregnancy
The UKHSA publishes data on vaccination during pregnancy which on the surface appear reassuring. However, a closer look reveals some troubling signals.
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News Round-Up
A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus – and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.
Read more