Analysis

NHS at 75: Problems abound but founding principles are unshaken

— Prophets of the NHS’s demise have been proved wrong year after year.

Long-Read

The new Brexit consensus

— On the failure of Brexit and the lack of consensus on how to fix it. Professor Chris Grey criticizes some Brexiters who propose unrealistic or recycled solutions, such as mutual enforcement for Northern Ireland or no deal at all, suggesting that Brexit is a problem that needs a new approach.

Rwanda Deportations

It could cost the taxpayer £169,000 to deport each migrant to Rwanda – and possibly even more

— The government says it will cost £169,000 per person to send migrants to Rwanda, but this is based on shaky assumptions and does not include many other costs. The real cost is likely to be much higher and the plan may not work at all.

COVID-19

COVID: How incorrect assumptions and poor foresight hampered the UK’s pandemic preparedness

— Matt Hancock said the UK’s pandemic planning was wrong and focused on the consequences rather than the prevention of COVID-19, and failed to recognise the similarities between COVID-19 and SARS.