Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
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Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.
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Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.
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Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year
The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.
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US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year
It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.
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US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year
It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.
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Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption
The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.
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Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption
The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.
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Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year
The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.
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Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.
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