Quick takeaways

• The graph used to justify the second lockdown in the UK was based on flawed information and outdated data, raising concerns about the reliability of decision-making during the pandemic.

• A study from the University of Essex reveals that accents in the London and Southeast area are evolving, with received pronunciation being replaced by estuary English and multicultural London English, indicating that accents are influenced by social factors and reflect changing aspirations.

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