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Barometer: How many loaves must the PM make before his breadmaker starts saving money?
Does workfare work? George Osborne announced a ‘work for benefits’ scheme. ‘Workfare’ schemes have been attacked by the left. Do…
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Vitamins and the veil A judge at Blackfriars Crown Court allowed a niqab-wearing defendant to identify herself only to a…
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Trust us The National Trust opened the Big Brother House at Elstree Studios at the weekend. Some other less grand…
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Shining examples The ‘Walkie Talkie’, a new tower block in Fenchurch Street, was blamed for partially melting the interior of…
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Your name here Supporters of Merthyr Town Football Club objected to having their ground renamed the Cigg-e Stadium in a…
The FA's 99.6pc conviction rate, and other weird facts
We will remember them A German diplomat called on Britain to commemorate but not celebrate the centenary of the Great…
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Ward ceremony There have been 29 health secretaries since 1948. How many have wards that — though not necessarily named…
Barometer: Spain’s own version of Gibraltar
Other people’s rocks Spain threatened to introduce a €40 border-crossing charge and find other ways of making life difficult for…
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Art by the seaside The Kent seaside resort of Herne Bay staged the parade of a urinal through the town…
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Running scared Three participants were gored at the Pamplona bull run. The event has reputation for danger, but how risky…
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Family games Andy Murray said that as a child he lived in the shadow of his elder brother Jamie, who…
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A place of greater safety CIA whistleblower Edward Snowden has claimed asylum in 21 countries. How do whistleblowers fare in…
