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700,000 march in biggest Brexit protest
Should there be a second referendum? On October 20, thousands marched in London to demand a people’s vote on Brexit. Support for the cause is growing as talks reach a crucial phase.
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Corbyn’s power play: the five big ideas
Is he prime minister material? Today, Jeremy Corbyn will address the Labour Party conference in a pitch to be Britain’s next leader. Here are five trump cards which could win over voters.
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Shock waves as Coca-Cola turns to cannabis
Is the company making a mistake? Coca-Cola is considering a new cannabis-infused range of drinks to help promote “wellness”. The drug is being legalised in an increasing number of countries.
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Climate chain reaction risks hothouse Earth
Can we limit global warming to just 2C? Scientists have warned of catastrophic and “irreversible” climate change if temperatures keep rising. The tipping point may come sooner than we think.
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Earth uses a year of resources in seven months
How can we push back Earth Overshoot Day? As of today, humans have used more resources in 2018 than the Earth can renew in a year. Environmental disaster looms if the trend is not reversed.
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Books to rockets: the modern era’s richest man
Is Jeff Bezos a hero or villain? The billionaire entrepreneur has officially become the richest man in modern history, overtaking Bill Gates. But scandals consistently dog his Amazon empire.
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The Brexit blueprint for mission impossible
Is Brexit possible? Yesterday, the government released its White Paper on the UK’s relations with Europe. The PM says it is “principled and practical”. Parliament and the EU may disagree.
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David Davis quits over May’s soft Brexit plan
Was the UK’s Brexit secretary right to resign? Three days after the government finally agreed on what it wants from the EU, the man in charge of negotiations has quit.
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£1.14: the price we each pay for the royals
Is the royal family worth the money? The Queen’s taxpayer-funded costs rose last year. “The Firm” contributes vast sums to the UK’s economy. But many resent paying for it at all.
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The millennial who smashed the establishment
Should more young people run for office? She is young, liberal, working class, and just won a shock election victory. For many, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez represents the future of US politics.
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Brexit battle lines drawn over trade dilemma
Is Brexit doomed to fail? Theresa May faces a revolt over her back-up plan for Britain’s future EU relations. With less than a year until Brexit day, is the whole thing crumbling down?
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Vanity rubs with poverty at £8bn World Cup
Is hosting the World Cup worth it? Russia’s tournament looks set to be the most expensive of all time. Organisers hope it will reboot the country’s economy, but many remain unconvinced.
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From a council estate to Britain’s richest man
Should we celebrate wealth? The Sunday Times has published its annual list of the UK’s 1,000 richest people. At the top is Jim Ratcliffe, a...
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England’s true football champion: Huddersfield
Do you agree? Manchester City may have won the title, but at the other end of the table, financial featherweight Huddersfield Town pulled off the greatest survival in Premier League history.
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Report: Give millennials £10k to fix generation gap
Is this a good idea? A bold new report has urged the government to give all 25-year-olds £10,000. It says the cash will help young people buy homes, learn new skills and start businesses.