As Britain’s death toll from Covid-19 passes 100,000, there is one burning question: why did so many have to die? Tom Clark, Gaby Hinsliff and Philip Ball chart the persistent failures—from both the chief scientists and the politicians. Former head of the Supreme Court Brenda Hale takes on the human rights sceptics and Rana Mitter asks whether China's grip on Hong Kong means the end of the historic freedoms in the city.
Home Office figures show that far fewer students overstay their visas than previously thought. But shouldn't we be encouraging talented young people to remain in the UK?
The PM is weak—but her speech today was politically smart. If the government and Labour can work together, on Brexit, employment practices or anything else, then real progress can be made. If not, then the opposition will be blamed
Life has become a whole lot harder for those families her government purported to serve. A couple with two children must now earn over £40,000 between them if they are to live comfortably
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