… been issued so far in 2016 by banks and other housing lenders, 36 percent less than at this stage last year, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
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The US dollar reached levels on Friday not seen since early 2003, which could have significant effects for consumers. By Liz Fuller-Wright, Correspondent November 19, 2016.
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Chancellor Philip Hammond is to deliver his first Autumn Statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday, November 23. Share; Comments.
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The country's proposed national minimum wage amounts to 20 rand per hour and brings South Africa a step closer to tackling poverty, inequality and
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – The California drought has killed more than 102 million trees in a die-off of forests that increases the risk of catastrophic wildfires and other threats to humans, officials said Friday.
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