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Data, waves and wind to be counted in the economy

Wind and wave power is set to be included in calculations of the size of countries' economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the United Nations.

Data, waves and wind to be counted in the economy

Wind and wave power is set to be included in calculations of the size of countries' economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the United Nations.

Tesco trials giant trolley scales in Gateshead

Trolleys are weighed before checkout to identify any items customers might have missed or scanned twice.

Tesco trials giant trolley scales in Gateshead

Trolleys are weighed before checkout to identify any items customers might have missed or scanned twice.

‘A pig in lipstick’: Trump’s strategic Bitcoin reserve criticised

The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or civil proceedings, said the White House.

Trump ‘strongly considering’ large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia

The president has reversed US policy and says he trusts Putin and finds dealing with Ukraine difficult.

Trump ‘strongly considering’ large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia

The president has reversed US policy and says he trusts Putin and finds dealing with Ukraine difficult.

US job growth stable as government cuts start

Employers added 151,000 jobs in February but there was a drop in federal employment.

Price of first-class stamp to rise to £1.70

The cost of a second-class stamp will also rise to 87p on 7 April, Royal Mail announces.

Price of first-class stamp to rise to £1.70

The cost of a second-class stamp will also rise to 87p on 7 April, Royal Mail announces.