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Health
The NHS has missed one of its 18 week waiting time targets in 10 of the last 12 months - what's behind worsening performance on this measure? Read
Europe
What would trade between Britain and the EU look like if we left? Read
Europe
The EU misspent €7 billion in 2013. Would that have paid for 10 new hospitals? Read
Education
What impact are increasing pupil numbers having on infant class sizes? Taking into account both lawfully and unlawfully large classes, there are growing numbers with 31 or more pupils. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Britain does have a structural deficit, but that doesn't just mean that the government spends more than it receives. Read
Europe
With the passing of yesterday's House of Commons vote on the EU Referendum Bill, there's already been disagreement over Labour's position on the proposals. Read
Europe
Daniel Hannan says that Europe has shrunk as a percentage of world GDP. We take a look at the EU's share of world GDP over time. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
At today's Prime Minister's Questions Harriet Harman and David Cameron clashed on housing. We've taken a look at some of their key claims. Read
Europe
"EU orders Britain's organic farmers to treat sick animals with homeopathy"—Daily Telegraph, 24 April 2015 For better or worse, homeopathic remedies are certainly promoted in EU organic food standards. But … Read
Europe
Is it really easy to be accepted as a refugee in Europe? Read
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