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30 September 2011

Are UK roads among Europe's safest?

Following the announcement of plans to raise the speed limit on motorways from 70 to 80 mph, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond claimed that roads in this country are among Europe's safest. Are they? Read

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7 September 2011

NHS reforms: Is support as strong as David Cameron claims?

As the two party leaders clashed in the Commons over health reforms, the Prime Minister today defended his Government's proposals by citing the support of three key health sector organisations. But are they all as behind the plans as the Prime Minister claimed? Read

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16 August 2011

Economy, Business & Finance

Do UK commuters pay the highest rail fares in Europe?

Train fares have become topical once again following today's release of inflation figures. With the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rising to 4.4 per cent, passengers will be faced with average … Read

Analysis
16 August 2011

Do most immigrants come from Asia and Africa?

With the spotlight on community relations after last week's riots, the Express argued that immigration was acting to undermine social cohesion. But do more than half of immigrants to this country come from the far-flung shores of Africa and Asia? Read

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