Entries by BBC News

China will soon have 300m pensioners. Can it afford them?

The country is running out of time to build enough of a fund to care for its growing number of elderly.

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Scotland proposes UK’s first ban on caging laying hens

Ministers announce a new consultation on the use of cages to house hens involved in egg production.

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Scotland proposes UK’s first ban on caging laying hens

Ministers announce a new consultation on the use of cages to house hens involved in egg production.

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Tesla ‘disaster’ with fewest deliveries since 2022

Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is contending with major challenges, as rivals make gains.

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Tesla ‘disaster’ with fewest deliveries since 2022

Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is contending with major challenges, as rivals make gains.

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Falls in chocolate and jam prices slow food inflation

Strong competition in March drove down some retail prices, but Easter treats were more expensive.

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House price growth subdued as borrowing costs bite

Prices in March rose 1.6% compared with a year earlier but were down compared with February.

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Taylor Swift joins world’s billionaire list

The singer is one of a record number of 2,781 billionaires with a collective wealth of $14.2 trillion.

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Taylor Swift joins world’s billionaire list

The singer is one of a record number of 2,781 billionaires with a collective wealth of $14.2 trillion.

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Falls in chocolate and jam prices slow food inflation

Strong competition in March drove down some retail prices, but Easter treats were more expensive.

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