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How close is Greenland to the United States?
Tim Harford investigates Greenland maps, climate costs, house prices and Traitors maths

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
5/5Tim 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
4/5Tim Harford explores the stats on pensioners, exams, justice and climate change.

Sex, Drugs and Empty Homes—The Stats of the Nation
3/5Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain fertility, pharmaceuticals and crime.

Health—The Stats of the Nation
2/5Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain the state of health and the NHS.

The Economy—The Stats of the Nation
1/5Tim 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.