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Global interest rate rises
A number of countries are rising interest rates to grapple with sharply rising prices.
UK follows Fed with rates rise
The Bank of England follows the US Federal Reserve and raises rates to 1.25%
Federal Reserve announces biggest interest rate hike in almost 30 years
The Federal Reserve raises its headline rate by 3 quarters of one per cent.
All eyes on the Fed
Markets hold their breath ahead of the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates
A four day working week in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's government tells some workers to stay at home to combat shortages.
Shorter working week for crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka approves four-day week for public sector workers to help tackle fuel crisis
Britain and Europe row over Northern Ireland
The EU accuses the UK's government of breaching international law.
Covid restrictions return to Beijing
Some Covid restrictions have been reintroduced in Beijing, following a new outbreak
US inflation hits fresh 40-year high
Energy and food costs push US inflation to 8.6% in May, the highest since 1981
Japan reopens to tourists
As coronavirus eases, Japan is opening up to tourists, but with strict rules in place
