Economy
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Japan issues first new banknotes in 20 years
Redesigned bills pay tribute to Japanese capitalism, women’s equality and scientific innovation.
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31%: The jump in food prices irking UK voters as they go to the polls
The cost of living is a key issue in an election expected to end 14 years of Conservative Party governance.
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New twist in clash between US short seller Hindenburg and India’s Adani
India’s securities regulator has alleged Hindenburg colluded with another entity to help it short Adani Group.
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4.3%: Why has UK economy grown so slowly under the Tories?
Economic growth in the UK has slowed under the Conservative Party, held back by poor productivity.
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Nine in 10 top global companies failing to uphold human rights, report says
World Benchmarking Alliance says companies should take greater responsibility for UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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US Supreme Court sidesteps ruling on Republican-backed social media laws
Top court declines to rule on Texas and Florida laws, but defends social media platforms’ right to moderate content.
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Canada’s WestJet cancels most flights as mechanics strike
Plans of some 110,000 travellers upended after employees walk off the job.
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7.6 million: How England’s healthcare waiting list trebled under the Tories
Waiting times for NHS care have also risen sharply across the UK since ruling Conservatives came to power in 2010.
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US Supreme Court weakens federal regulators in boost for business
Billions of dollars are potentially at stake in challenges that could be spawned by the ‘unwarranted shock’ to the law.
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