http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/the-big-question-what-is-the-commonwealths-role-and-is-it-relevant-to-global-politics-1827478.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/the-big-question-what-is-the-commonwealths-role-and-is-it-relevant-to-global-politics-1827478.html ]]> World Politics Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-big-question-does-charlie-chaplin-merit-a-museum-in-his-honour-and-what-is-his-legacy-1826871.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-big-question-does-charlie-chaplin-merit-a-museum-in-his-honour-and-what-is-his-legacy-1826871.html ]]> News Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/the-big-question-how-do-hung-parliaments-operate-and-are-we-heading-for-one-now-1826465.html http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/the-big-question-how-do-hung-parliaments-operate-and-are-we-heading-for-one-now-1826465.html Big Question Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/the-big-question-are-there-too-many-police-forces-and-does-the-system-need-an-overhaul-1823872.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/the-big-question-are-there-too-many-police-forces-and-does-the-system-need-an-overhaul-1823872.html ]]> Crime Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/the-big-question-will-appointing-a-new-chairman-be-enough-to-end-itvs-problems-1823103.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/the-big-question-will-appointing-a-new-chairman-be-enough-to-end-itvs-problems-1823103.html TV & Radio Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/the-big-question-who-will-be-the-eus-first-president-and-why-is-the-role-so-contentious-1822435.html http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/the-big-question-who-will-be-the-eus-first-president-and-why-is-the-role-so-contentious-1822435.html <p> <b>Why are we asking this now?</b> </p> <p> The European Council, the EU's main decision-making body, made up of the leaders of the 27 member states, is due to appoint its first president at a special summit in Brussels tomorrow night. The post has been created by the Treaty of Lisbon, which streamlines the EU's workings and takes effect on 1 December after being ratified by all 27 countries. </p> <p> <b> </b> </p> Big Question Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/the-big-question-what-is-the-queens-speech-and-does-it-serve-any-real-purpose-1821766.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/the-big-question-what-is-the-queens-speech-and-does-it-serve-any-real-purpose-1821766.html ]]> UK Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/the-big-question-what-are-the-crown-jewels-of-sport-and-why-is-there-a-row-over-them-1819751.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/the-big-question-what-are-the-crown-jewels-of-sport-and-why-is-there-a-row-over-them-1819751.html ]]> TV & Radio Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-big-question-why-is-britains-dna-database-the-biggest-in-the-world-and-is-it-effective-1818878.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-big-question-why-is-britains-dna-database-the-biggest-in-the-world-and-is-it-effective-1818878.html Home News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/the-big-question-are-higher-topup-fees-the-only-way-to-fund-our-universities-properly-1818176.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/the-big-question-are-higher-topup-fees-the-only-way-to-fund-our-universities-properly-1818176.html Education News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/the-big-question-do-we-need-richard-branson--to-run-the-national-lottery-1817748.html http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/the-big-question-do-we-need-richard-branson--to-run-the-national-lottery-1817748.html Big Question Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/the-big-question-is-quantitative-easing-creating-more-problems-than-it-is-solving-1815650.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/the-big-question-is-quantitative-easing-creating-more-problems-than-it-is-solving-1815650.html ]]> Business Analysis & Features Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/the-big-question-what-is-the-truth-behind-the-coup-led-by-simon-mann-in-equatorial-guinea-1814820.html http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/big-question/the-big-question-what-is-the-truth-behind-the-coup-led-by-simon-mann-in-equatorial-guinea-1814820.html ]]> <p> <b>Why are we asking this now? </b> </p> <p> Simon Mann, the Eton-educated former SAS troop leader who organised a coup against the president of the oil-rich African state of Equatorial Guinea, arrived back in Britain yesterday after receiving a pardon. </p> Big Question Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/news-comment/the-big-question-why-has-rugby-union-become-so-dangerous-and-what-should-be-done-1814152.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/news-comment/the-big-question-why-has-rugby-union-become-so-dangerous-and-what-should-be-done-1814152.html News & Comment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/the-big-question-are-the-republicans-becoming-a-force-once-again-in-us-politics-1813654.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/the-big-question-are-the-republicans-becoming-a-force-once-again-in-us-politics-1813654.html Americas Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/the-big-question-are-scientists-now-really-able-to-make-sperm-and-egg-cells-in-the-lab-1811605.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/the-big-question-are-scientists-now-really-able-to-make-sperm-and-egg-cells-in-the-lab-1811605.html Science Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/the-big-question-is-depression-increasing-and-what-is-the-best-way-to-treat-it-1810944.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/the-big-question-is-depression-increasing-and-what-is-the-best-way-to-treat-it-1810944.html Health News Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/the-big-question-should-radovan-karadzic-be-forced-to-turn-up-for-his-own-trial-1810456.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/the-big-question-should-radovan-karadzic-be-forced-to-turn-up-for-his-own-trial-1810456.html Europe Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000