Britain
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Britain has agreed to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The Chagossians seem set to benefit less than China

Culture
Boris Johnson shows how not to write a political memoir
His new book is full of revelations, but none of the sort readers actually want

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Ukrainians are settling down in Britain. That creates a problem
A tricky decision for the new Labour government

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Gigafactories and dashed dreams: the parable of Blyth
What one port town says about the British economy

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Britain’s Conservatives adopt the bad habits of the Labour left
The cult of the member grips the opposition

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How British-Nigerians quietly made their way to the top
A story of modern migration has had extraordinary results

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Why on earth would anyone go to a British party conference?
A short guide to an odd political ritual

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The scourge of stolen bikes in Britain
An experiment in Liverpool shows how the police can tackle bike theft


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Should Britons’ health be considered a national asset?
Persuading the Treasury that sickness is anti-growth

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Why did Mohamed Al Fayed escape scrutiny?
Allegations of company-enabled sexual abuse raise big questions

Leaders
The sinking feeling caused by Labour’s clumsy start
Britain’s new government is paying for the sins of the election campaign

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Inside the chaos machine of British politics
The Labour Party promises calm. But the world it inhabits is built for chaos
