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UK household disposable income fell below pre-pandemic levels in 2023
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Abortion protests near Scottish clinics banned as buffer zones law goes live
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Ukrainians face growing homelessness crisis at home and abroad, report finds
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Police Scotland 'absolutely committed' to solving doorstep murder
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China’s youth unemployment hits fresh high amid economic slowdown and restrictive hiring policies
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Police Scotland accused of failing to act on 'whistleblowing' complaints
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China's youth unemployment hits fresh high amid economic slowdown and restrictive hiring policies
The jobless rate for people in China ages 16 to 24, and not in school, rose to 18.8% last month. That's up from 17.1% in July, and 13.2% in June.Yesterday - China -
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The number of rhinos is slightly up but poaching has increased too
The rhino population across the world has increased slightly but so have the killings, mostly in South Africa, as poaching fed by huge demand for rhino horns remains a top threatYesterday -
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Increase in Shelter Beds, Tent Crackdown Sees Reduction in San Francisco Homeless Encampments
While homelessness has not been reduced, the problem is now less visible.Yesterday -
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Incomes spiked over 17% in 1 year for households in this state—it's not Florida, Texas, or New York
Nationwide, the median household income only grew by 4% between 2022 and 2023. But many states saw incomes change at faster rates — for better or worse.2 days ago - New York -
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Family of banker murdered 20 years ago rebuke ‘incompetent’ Police Scotland
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Police investigated Fayed sex assault at estate in Scotland
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Germany says number of refugees reached new high in mid-2024
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Can Biden surpass Trump's number of judicial nominations?
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Faster justice scheme rolled out across Scotland
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Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
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Best Penguins by Jersey Number: #37
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