Plenty of cod in the sea?
This week we have been following with interest the mystery of the North Sea cod population. It started with the Sunday Times sounding the death knell for the cod, and … Read
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St John Ambulance: do the numbers add up?
After being invited to substantiate their claim that up to 140,000 people die each year who could have been saved by first aid, St John Ambulance refuse to share their data analysis with the public. Read
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Crime
Is Britain among Europe's worst for employing female judges?
Two newspapers claim that Britain is second only to Azerbaijan in Europe for employing male judges. What do the figures say? Read
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Immigration
Who are the 170,000 'missing' migrants in the UK?
House of Commons Committee Room 8 was abuzz with revelations after the Chief Executive of the UK Border Agency (UKBA), Rob Whiteman, gave evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee … Read
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Crime
Are three quarters of the world's countries represented in our jails?
The Mail welcomed the new Justice Secretary to his post by highlighting the number of foreigners languishing in prisons across England and Wales. Is this what the figures show? Read
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Daily Mirror corrects error on young drivers
"One in four young drivers are involved in a crash in their first six months on the road". That was the startling headline that greeted readers of the Daily Mirror … Read
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Health
Why are 155 patients dying of thirst?
Today we learnt from the Daily Mirror that in 2010 155 patients died "from thirst". Death by dehydration has been in the media's sights since 22 year-old Kane Gorny's death … Read
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Crime
Women in prison: how does the UK compare?
The Independent reported that the UK presents the highest female imprisonment rate in Europe. But where are their stats from? Read
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Health
Does a lack of first aid skills kill as many people as cancer?
In a bold new advert, charity St John Ambulance claim that first aid could help prevent up to 140,000 deaths each year. But is this statistic sound? Read
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Health
Is there a shortage of NHS hospital beds?
The government has responded to allegations of a crisis in hospital care by claiming that bed occupancy in the NHS is 85% on average. But does this figure accurately reflect the situation in England's hospitals? Read
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