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Eurozone interest rates set to rise for first time in 11 years

The European Central Bank (ECB) has said it intends to raise interest rates for the first time in more than 11 years next month as it tries to control… Read more

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Refineries cash in as petrol prices soar

Oil refineries are making nearly five times as much money from refining petrol as they did year ago, data show.

A lack of capacity to refine… Read more

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Covid-19: Japan reopens to tourists - but with strict rules

Neasa Ronayne plans to visit Japan for the first time this year.

She has paid more than £3,500 ($4,390) for a 16-day tour, as under the… Read more

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Russia new version of McDonald unveils logo

The Russian fast food chain that was formerly McDonald's in the country has revealed its new logo as it prepares to reopen its restaurants from… Read more

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Drivers pay £100 to fill tank for first time as petrol prices soar

The cost of filling an average family car with petrol has hit £100 for the first time as fuel prices keep rising.

The RAC motoring group… Read more

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Cost of living: The shock of rising prices in Japan

As a child growing up in Japan, things very rarely seemed to get more expensive.

My favourite lunch was always available for a 500 yen coin… Read more

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London's iconic Camden Market put up for sale

London's historic Camden Market has been put up for sale.

The market's billionaire owner is reportedly hoping a deal will net him as… Read more

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Ukraine lifts interest rate to highest in Europe

Ukraine's central bank has more than doubled its interest rate to 25% to the highest level for any European country.

The move is intended… Read more