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Letters | 3 September 2011
We had no choice Sir: ‘Britain remains an expeditionary nation keen on shaping the world,’ says James Forsyth (Politics, 27 August). Come off it, James. We weren’t consulted about Libya any more than we were about Iraq (a referendum would have been nice), but if ‘the nation’ means ‘the people’ then I’m sure that if
Barometer | 3 September 2011
The taxes of sin Bonn has introduced a flat-rate tax of €6 a night for prostitutes working in the city, payable at a ticket machine. Attempts to tax prostitution have been made since at least Roman times: a receipt from Roman Egypt suggested that a male prostitute paid four drachmas in tax for a two-month period.
Portrait of the week | 3 September 2011
Home In London more than 2,000 had so far been arrested in connection with the August riots, of whom 1,135 had been charged. Nationally, 70 per cent of those who appeared in court were remanded in custody for trial. In more than half of Britain’s postcode areas, the Royal Mail failed to meet its aim
Leading article: Ten years on
Historical eras rarely start or finish smoothly. But the tenth anniversary of September 11th next week presents a useful opportunity to reflect on the decade since those attacks — what we have won and where we have lost. Historical eras rarely start or finish smoothly. But the tenth anniversary of September 11th next week presents
Independent thinking
British education is in a state of flux and uncertainty. This summer’s A-level results have prompted concerns about the number of university places, as too many well-qualified applicants seek to get started in higher education before university fees rise next year. British education is in a state of flux and uncertainty. This summer’s A-level results
Click here to view the printed edition of the supplement | 3 September 2011
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The week that was | 2 September 2011
Here are some of the posts made at Spectator.co.uk over the last week. Fraser Nelson explains the dangers of home ownership. James Forsyth reveals that Cameron and Osborne are wary of Vickers’ banking reforms, and evaluates Whitehall’s leaks. Peter Hoskin spots Vince being Vince, and reports on Alistair Darling’s memoirs. David Blackburn relates a day
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Just in case you missed them… | 30 August 2011
…here are some of the posts made at Spectator.co.uk over the bank holiday weekend. Fraser Nelson responds to the IPPR’s latest report into employment, and charts the course of Osborne’s jobless recovery. James Forsyth says that energy is likely to be a key political issue this autumn, and previews the Liberal Democrat conference. David Blackburn
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CoffeeHousers’ Wall, 29 August – 4 September 2011
Welcome to the latest CoffeeHousers’ Wall. For those who haven’t come across the Wall before, it’s a post we put up each Monday, on which — providing your writing isn’t libellous, crammed with swearing, or offensive to common decency — you’ll be able to say whatever you like in the comments section. There is no
