China’s stepping up its crackdown on ivory trade and banning sales
China’s latest move in attempting to curb prolific elephant poaching will take effect this Sunday. As the largest importer and…
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How wages will grow in OECD countries in 2018: UK, Spain, and Italy set for negative wage growth
Hungary is expected to come top for real wage growth amongst 32 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) wealthy…
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South Africa’s president Zuma edges closer to impeachment
South Africa's top court has ruled that parliament failed to hold president Jacob Zuma accountable for spending millions of dollars…
The first supermoon of 2018 falls on New Years Day
We’re in for a celestial treat in January, with the second instalment in a supermoon trilogy coinciding with the first…
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UK convenience stores are heading for a price war in 2018
It's been a busy year for food retailers – mass consolidation, supermarket diversification, and a change in consumer habits. Although…
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Nitrate-free bacon is coming soon. What other foods contain nitrates?
Nitrate-free bacon will soon appear on UK supermarket shelves amid health concerns surrounding the use of the chemical in foods.…
Uber’s no longer the world’s most valuable startup, capping off its annus horribilis
Topping off ride-hailing app Uber's terrible year, it has lost its spot as the world's most valuable start to its…
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These are the highest valued startups in the world right now
Uber rival Didi Chuxing has recently hit a $50bn valuation, making it the most valuable startup in the world after…