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China lockdown: tens of millions trapped in Shanghai
It’s one of China’s largest cities, a powerhouse for its economy and its international face.
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Ukraine: Concern peace talks with Russia are ‘deceptive’, says Zelenskyy adviser
President Zelenskyy continued his virtual tour of international parliaments this morning.
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President Biden announces ban on Russian oil and gas imports
The UK and US governments have announced new sanctions on Russian energy.
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Sanctions for Russian banks and oligarchs after Ukraine invasion
Governments across the world are preparing to unleash their toughest sanctions yet against Moscow, designed to cause maximum pain to the Russian economy.
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Russia Ukraine conflict: Putin launches full-scale invasion
It was as sudden as it was brutal and relentless. Ukrainians woke up to find themselves plunged into the midst of war. Explosions and air raid sirens rang out here in Kyiv and cities across the country as Russia launched a full scale invasion on multiple fronts in the early hours of the morning, firing missiles at key military infrastructure sites.
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FactCheck: what’s happening in Ukraine and what do sanctions on Russia mean?
FactCheck takes a look.
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UK warns Russia with ‘unprecedented’ sanctions if they invade Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary has announced what she called an “unprecedented” raft of sanctions targeting people and businesses linked to the Kremlin.
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Businesses fear rising inflation could threaten economic recovery
Fears of rising inflation among businesses have hit an all time high and are threatening to stall Britain’s economic recovery.
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Survey finds Britain will lag behind competitors in economic recovery from Covid
Staff shortages, supply chain crises, lockdowns and inflation – between Covid and Brexit you might be tempted to think that the UK economy has been in a constant state of emergency.
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Bank of England hikes interest rates amid soaring inflation
At a time when the economy faces a growing threat from the Omicron surge, the Bank of England has hiked interest rates for the first time since the start of the pandemic. They’ve risen from their historic low of 0.1% to 0.25%.
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Rishi Sunak on Tory sleaze allegations, COP26 and cost of living crisis
Rising costs are just one problem facing Rishi Sunak. He’s also under pressure to fund the move towards a net zero economy.
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Toys shortage fears ahead of Christmas
Could many of the must-have Christmas toys this year be out of stock before 25 December?
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People in Afghanistan will starve to death this winter unless we act, says Norwegian Refugee Council Secretary-General
Aid organisations have warned of a looming humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan, with around 60% of the population now facing acute hunger.
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COP26: Biden appeals to Democrats to back his revamped $1.75tn spending and climate plan
President Biden has appealed to Democrats to push through his $1.75 trillion environment and economy bill, which included plans to slash climate pollution and put the US on track to halve harmful emissions by 2030.
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Government confident inflation will ‘peak’ and fall next year, says chief secretary to the Treasury
We spoke to Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke and began by asking him how the government intends to level up while lowering the bank levy, which could end up meaning a massive boost for the economy in the South East.