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'People are choosing between feeding their pets or themselves'
Two pet food banks speak about helping pet owners struggling to feed their animals. Source link
How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market. Source link
Charity provides hot lunches as temperatures drop
Good Shepherd supports people all year round but the work is “even more important” in winter. Source link
US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers. Source link
FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London’s main share index through the milestone. Source link
How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging. Source link
The Inquiry
How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars? Source link
Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year. Source link
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt. Source link
Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores. Source link