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9 Jan 2012:
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have called their daughter Blue. Unusual? Not by the standards of other celebrities, who have also chosen the name for their offspring
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8 Jan 2012:
Co-founder of the National Centre for Social Research
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7 Jan 2012:
With royal celebrations and recession both on the menu, 2012 is looking a lot like 1977 – and the couture houses are already on the case
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6 Jan 2012:
The Observer's former political editor reveals the secrets of a happy marriage between career and parenting, writes Rosie Millard
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12 Dec 2011:
Charity singles tell us about changing concerns and how society responds to need, says historian
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8 Dec 2011: Alexander Chancellor: The British public doesn't want David Cameron's big society: opinion has lurched to the right and people don't want the government to make society fairer
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8 Dec 2011:
Divorce rate statistics are going up after years of decreases. Is it the effect of recession?
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7 Dec 2011: Hugh Muir's piece wondering why Britain is becoming so intolerant touched a few raw nerves and provoked a huge response from readers. Here are just a few of your comments
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6 Dec 2011:
From racist outbursts on public transport to comedians baiting strikers and disabled people, there's an ugly mood in the air. What's making us increasingly cranky about our fellow citizens? And is there any cure for this modern malaise?
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4 Dec 2011:
The government has pledged £50m for councils to take over and refurbish empty properties, but charities warn this alone will not solve the housing shortage
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