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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.
Does half the UK get more in benefits than they pay in tax?
UK benefits, Zack Polanski’s billionaire claim and Gen Z job interviews.
Has Donald Trump ended seven 'unendable' wars?
Trump’s peace deals, Labour’s GDP claim and university league tables
Was it easier to deport migrants to France before Brexit?
Migrant returns, ageing mistakes, beef prices and AI MP speeches.
Is it true that out-of-work benefits have almost doubled?
Out-of-work benefits, French pensioners, surprising salmon and the truth about senses.
Are Afghan nationals more likely to be convicted of sexual offences?
National debt, Afghan crime, menopause retirement and literal snail pace.
