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It still happens here

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The science-based economy

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Rethinking the EU’s approach towards its southern neighbours

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This latest report from UK think tank the Centre for European Reform looks at how the EU

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Testing times

    By Marley Morris; Henry Parkes

This latest report from UK think tank IPPR looks at universal credit and the habitual residence test.

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The business case for investment in nutrition

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This latest report from UK think tank Chatham House looks at the hidden costs of malnutrition for

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