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We are now more than 18 months into the Covid-19 pandemic. Thanks to the contributions…

Brian TarranSeptember 29, 2021

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Photo by Tedward Quinn on UnsplashOn 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared…

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People often feel less safe when walking in the dark, for understandable reasons. It’s harder…

Brian TarranNovember 17, 2015

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A popular belief among sportswriters and broadcasters says that a team that's been successful, should…

Phil BirnbaumAugust 3, 2015

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When statisticians make an appearance in the press or popular culture they are often portrayed…

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Recently we noted here that there is a strong seasonal pattern in mortality in England…

Andrew McCullochFebruary 27, 2013

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The UK government has recently changed the basis on which it calculates increases to benefits…

Jill LeylandAugust 15, 2011