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China’s economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

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Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC

Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

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UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war

The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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Fake damage and imaginary watches – how AI images are being used in insurance scams

An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

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The price of school prom is extortionate, says teen

A parent and ex-pupil says proms put pressure on children and adults alike.

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Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis

The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

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Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis

The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

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China’s economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

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Allbirds shares soar after pivot from footwear to AI

The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

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Allbirds shares soar after pivot from footwear to AI

The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

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