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Have more than 100 private schools been forced to close because of VAT?
Tim Harford investigates closing schools, X users, Covid deaths and churchgoers
Immigration, Benefits and Inequality—The Stats of the Nation
5/5 Tim Harford explores the stats on some of the UK’s most potent political debates.
Older People, Education, Prisons and the Weather—The Stats of the Nation
4/5 Tim Harford explores the stats on pensioners, exams, justice and climate change.
Sex, Drugs and Empty Homes—The Stats of the Nation
3/5 Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain fertility, pharmaceuticals and crime.
Health—The Stats of the Nation
2/5 Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain the state of health and the NHS.
The Economy—The Stats of the Nation
1/5 Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain the state of the UK economy.
Numbers of the Year 2025
A plethora of interesting numbers you may not know about.
Were there really Three Wise Men?
From counting people to measuring housework - we explore.
Do we really have ‘superflu’?
The NHS is warning of an unprecedented flu season - we check.
Are millions of people getting Motability cars for anxiety and ADHD?
Farm tax, ADHD benefits, Movember claim and Tim’s marathon.