Civil servant long-term sickness hits post-pandemic high in UK
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'Music is back' as vinyl and streaming help sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.BBC News - 1d -
UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
Rising interest costs raise fears about chancellor’s ability to hit revised fiscal rulesFinancial Times - 2d -
FirstFT: US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high
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UK high-speed rail line told to cut charges
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German civil servants aim for 8% pay rise, flexible working hours
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More snow, ice and rain to hit UK, as flood warnings issued
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U.S. Car Sales Hit a Five-Year High in 2024
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High-stakes tests and threats to watch as UK politics heats up
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Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDC
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