UK death rate 'reaches record low'
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.
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Share of jobs paid below UK living wage rises at record rate
Data from Living Wage Foundation reflects pressures facing employers even before Budget tax risesFinancial Times - 4d -
Japan's birth rate fell for a ninth consecutive year in 2024 to hit a record low
The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low, according to health ministry dataABC News - 4d -
Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said Thursday.NBC News - 4d -
Commercial lawsuits launched in England’s High Court reach 6-year low
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AI Could Help Address the Accountant Shortage—but Adoption Rates Remain Low
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Canada-U.S. Relations Continue to Reach Lows Over Tariffs and Annexation Threats
President Trump said he would impose potentially devastating tariffs on Tuesday, inspiring patriotism in Canada.The New York Times - 1d -
UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2025: the ratings
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Low-cost carrier FlyDubai sees record $611 million profit in 2024
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HELOC rates dropped lower this week, easing costs for borrowers. That's not the only reason to open one, though.CBS News - 3d
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