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Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales
Declining fertility risks adding pressure on the UK’s public finances and hampering economic growth, warn analystsBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record
Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decadesTop stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Volunteering rate sees record growth: Survey
The volunteering rate among Americans rose 22 percent from 2021 to 2023, representing a record expansion of formal volunteering over a two-year period, according to a new study. The study from ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Runaway 'spy whale' fled Russian military training says marine scientist
Marine scientist uncovers the story behind Andruha's escape from Russian military training programme.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity
A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of UkraineWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
A treason trial begins for a Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine
A Russian man has gone on trial on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine’s security servicesWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
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Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track
Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analystsWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
‘Total oppression’: West Bank children being killed at unprecedented rate
Huge rise in attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers killed 171 children in year after 7 October. Mohammad was 12, a football-mad teenager who spent his days dreaming of a career on the pitch and ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
ECB must commit to faster rate cuts, says Bank of Italy governor
Fabio Panetta sees risk of inflation falling ‘well below’ central bank’s 2% target amid stagnant demandBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
High inflation — the killer of governments — doomed Harris and put Trump back in power
High inflation is often a destroyer of political parties in power, and it claimed another victim in Vice President Kamala Harris.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October
Inflation in the U.K. has risen sharply to a six-month high in OctoberWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find
The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
House prices at record high, says Halifax
Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Bitcoin surges to record high following election
Bitcoin jumped to a record high above $84,000 on Monday as cryptocurrency expectations continued to surge following the reelection of President-elect Trump, whose victory is being largely ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023
Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlashWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Number of homeless people in Wales at record high
Charmaine, 38, has been waiting to move for two years and says it is affecting her mental health.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
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US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending
Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust healthBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
America’s fight with inflation has been won – just in time for a bigger battle
The Fed is likely to cut base rates this month – but its decision will come the day after an explosive US election. There could be recriminations, protest marches and even social unrest on US city ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Bangladesh central banker accuses tycoons of ‘robbing banks’ of $17bn with spy agency help
Conglomerate rejects claim it co-operated to siphon money out of the country during rule of ousted Sheikh HasinaWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
European Central Banks warns of trade tension risks to euro zone financial stability
The Financial Stability Review also said weak growth was now a bigger threat to the 20-nation euro zone than high inflation.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
European Central Bank warns that concentration in highly-valued U.S. tech stocks poses financial stability risk
High equity valuations and investors’ concentration in big U.S. tech stocks are among the main risks to financial stability, says the ECBBusiness - MarketWatch - 3 days ago
