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Society, Politics & Law
Why is the media still fascinated by Brady and Hindley's crimes?
Half a century on, the Moors Murders remain a fixed point of fascination and horror for the UK media. Two Manchester-based academics explain why.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
No Pause for Thought? Brexit, Bias and Political Manipulation
The psychology of Brexit and contemporary politics, in a series of articles by Volker Patent. In this first article, we look at how the language of Brexit encourages the formation of political cliques.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Should the NHS have been better prepared for the cyber-highwaymen?
The Wannacry malware attack which locked down vital systems throughout much of the NHS on Friday was preventable, explains Conor Deane-McKenna.
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Society, Politics & Law
Exodus: The videos
A collection of clips from our award-winning programme Exodus: Our Journey To Europe, which explored first-hand the reasons why people make the choice to face the risks of migration.
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Society, Politics & Law
Labour to the marrow: Exploring the party's ethos
Particular perspectives influence how individuals think about politics. But how do members and supporters of a single party create a collective perception of its ethos – what it stands for and where its future lies? Karl Pike examines these concepts in relation to the Labour Party, and explains how ethos can affect political direction.
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Society, Politics & Law
Why do voters allow corrupt politicians to stay in office?
In the US Congress, involvement in a corruption scandal is by no means the end to a legislator’s political career, with 60 percent of those implicated in such scandals going on to win reelection. So why do politicians get away with corruption? In new research which examines more than 130 Congressional corruption cases over 35 years, Marko ...
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Society, Politics & Law
What does President Macron mean for Brexit?
A new occupant at the Elysée Palace - and a stongly pro-European one at that. What does that mean for the process of the UK leaving the EU?
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Society, Politics & Law
How did Emmanuel Macron win the French Presidency?
Last night [7th May 2017], Emmanuel Macron won a decisive victory over his far-right rival Marine Le Pen. How did a man without an established party land the top job?
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History & The Arts
Why the Duke of Edinburgh's retirement was a masterclass in media management
The announcement that Prince Philip was to stand down from public engagements showed that Buckingham Palace has learned how to play the media at its own game.
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Society, Politics & Law
Is it possible to have respect for the poor and homeless?
During a campaign interview, Theresa May speculated on why people might visit foodbanks. The OU's Dr Dave Middleton asks if there's a balance between respectfully giving, and giving respect.
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Society, Politics & Law
Does Germany need a smooth Brexit just as much as the UK?
Professor John Weeks explains why he thinks it's as much in Berlin's interests, as those of London, for the UK to leave the EU smoothly.
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Society, Politics & Law
Could a progressive alliance remake UK politics?
Andy Price believes that the 2017 election is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for UK politics to move beyond a Tory/Labour duopoly.