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Iran War Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans

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Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Under U.S. Pressure

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Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices

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Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into Made in Europe scheme

The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

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'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'

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Councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as living costs rise

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China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape

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