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Divorces sparked by adultery have fallen more than 50 per cent in the last decade, new figures show 

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Divorces sparked by adultery have fallen more than 50 per cent in the last decade, new figures show Adultery was cited in 9,205 divorces in 2018, down from 20,765 in 2008  In 1998, the total stood at 36,310, according to the Office for National Statistics The ONS revealed the divorce rate is now at its … Read more

Britain’s economy flatlines in worst performance since 2009 before coronavirus impact, figures show

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Britain’s economy flatlined before the coronavirus outbreak in its weakest performance since the wake of the 2008 financial crash, new figures revealed today. There was zero GDP growth in January after the economy grew by 0.3 per cent in December, confounding experts who had expected the economy to grow by 0.2 per cent at the start … Read more

At least 200 civil servants are earning more than Boris Johnson, government figures show

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At least 200 civil servants are earning more than Boris Johnson’s £154,908 salary, government figures show The Whitehall officials are on salaries significantly above the £154,908 earned Sir Philip Rutnam, who resigned last week was on a package of almost £195,000 Comes amid a growing row over allegations the Home Secretary mistreated staff By Joe … Read more

Record numbers of women are being left in agony after having breast implants, latest figures reveal

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Record numbers of women are being left in agony after having breast implants, latest figures reveal The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency received 48 complaints The number of complaints was five times higher than the nine recorded in 2015 Women can report a number of issues after having breast implant surgery By Joe Middleton … Read more

Researcher stumbles upon mysterious 5,000-year-old paintings depicting arrows and human-like figures

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A collection of 5,000-year-old cave paintings depicting various figures and symbols has been discovered in Spain. The drawings were discovered in the rocky area of ​​San Juan, near the town of Albuquerque in the province of Badajoz in western Spain. They are around 4 inches in length and include some anthropomorphic figures, as well as … Read more

Long run of dismal figures for retail sales is expected to end this week

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Long run of dismal figures for retail sales is expected to end this week, delivering a welcome boost for the economy By Dan Atkinson, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:46 GMT, 15 February 2020 | Updated: 13:35 GMT, 16 February 2020 A long run of dismal figures for retail sales is expected to end this … Read more