Sweden could have saved thousands of lives if it imposed a lockdown last spring instead of opting against restrictions, researchers say. The Scandinavian nation defied calls to take the draconian action in the first wave, prompting fierce criticism of its ‘herd immunity’ approach. Around 6,000 Swedes died during the first six months of the pandemic, … Read more
Sir David Attenborough has warned the ‘excess’ of Western capitalism must be curbed in order to protect nature – and that he believes people are beginning to realise that ‘greed does not bring joy’. The highly-respected naturalist, 94, says a more equal society, where ‘those that have a great deal have a little less’, would … Read more
The future of the ‘triple lock’ that guarantees annual state pension increases of at least 2.5 per cent is rumoured to have caused a rift at the top of the Government. The pledge is highly valued by elderly voters and Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly keen to keep his election promise to maintain it … Read more