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Reuters UK government borrowing costs have risen in reaction to reports the chancellor will not increase income tax in the upcoming Budget. The interest rate on 10-year government bonds, known as the yield, jumped to 5.56% from 5.44%, indicating the cost to government if it chose to borrow over this length of time. The jump…
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China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths
China has tightened its rules on the export of rare earths – the elements that are crucial to the manufacture of many high-tech products. New regulations announced by the country’s Ministry of Commerce “to safeguard national security” formalise existing rules on processing technology and unauthorised overseas cooperation. China is also likely to block exports to…
They are essential – how smoke detectors are evolving
Chris BaraniukTechnology Reporter McConnell Family The McConnell family home was left partially destroyed by fire The school run was over and laundry was in the tumble dryer. Mum and step-mum of four Liz McConnell was about to sit down to work at her Dover home last September. But that’s when the sound of a fire…
Assaults on rail network more than triple in 10 years
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