The public's outrage will linger

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Boris Johnson may be seeking to move on from the Matt Hancock scandal by rapidly appointing Sajid Javid, but the outrage from the public and politicians alike will linger for some time yet. Allison Pearson writes emotively about the former Health Secretary’s hypocrisy, while Tim Stanley explains in his column why, even in the modern age, adultery by politicians is not a private matter.
A common critique of the state pension is that it isn't enough to survive on in retirement, but it’s perhaps less understood that the payment amounts aren’t the same for everybody. Despite a flat rate being introduced in 2016, some retirees are tripling their pensions. Jessica Beard explores how they manage it and why this pension inequality exists at all.
Coming up against Germany at a major football tournament might ordinarily send chills through England fans, but the Three Lions’ nemesis looks more vulnerable than usual this year. So how might England pull off a victory in Tuesday’s Euro 2020 round of 16 match? Stefan Bienkowski and Daniel Zeqiri explain the tactics that could hurt Germany and which players Gareth Southgate should pick to make it happen.
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Finally, a healthier body is often held up as the route to a healthier mind, but is that really the right way around? The Telegraph’s Jack Rear recently took part in an experimental exercise programme that focused on mental health first and physical health second. He details how it not only helped him lose weight but also changed the way he approached his lifestyle.
Chris
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