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Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life.
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Does the UK have the most affordable food in Europe?
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How much does St Edward’s Crown cost?
Made from 2kg of gold and 444 gemstones, St Edward’s Crown will feature in the coronation
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How is inflation calculated?
Tim Harford looks at how inflation is calculated and what is really means when it changes
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Are 13 million women in the UK really menopausal?
More or Less asks whether this widely circulated figure is accurate.
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