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• Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
  Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
• Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into Made in Europe scheme
  The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".
• Thames Water rescue deal should be rejected - MPs
  A report on the future of Thames Water, urging the government to take action, has been published.
• 'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
  New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.
• 'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
  New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.
• Councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as living costs rise
  The money from the Welsh government will amount to around £200,000 to every council.
• Early Bowie music available to stream for first time
  Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.
• We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how
  The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.
• The virtual worlds where robots are trained
  Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
• Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households
  The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.

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