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Catalonia: What would an economic split from Spain mean?

How would a new state manage its economy and trading relationships with the rest of the world?

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‘We turn the lights off… and sit huddled in the corner’

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Paris Motor Show: Luxury electric cars in the spotlight

At the Paris Motor Show car makers have been showing off their new luxury electric models.

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Most paper straws are made in Asia but now UK firms are starting to produce them again.

Demand for paper straws is on the rise, but most are made in Asia. Earlier this year, though, a Manchester-based firm became the first make paper straws in the UK for decades.

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Instagram: How much do social influencers earn?

Partnerships with brands can yield six-figure sums for social influencers – depending on their presence.

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The Apprentice: Where are past winners now?

What happened to the careers and lives of previous winners of The Apprentice?

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How India avoided its ‘Lehman Brothers moment’

India’s government has taken over a major lending firm after it defaulted on loan repayments.

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Gold, rabbits and crypto: Venezuela’s strange economic plans

The government in Caracas has not been short of creative approaches to tackle the country’s economic crisis.

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From Swedish wasteland to sustainability star

Does Stockholm’s world-famous eco-neighbourhood really offer a template for green urban living?

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How a lesbian love story is bypassing censors online

Low-cost smartphones and mobile data are giving creative freedom to India’s film makers.