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Tackling the Earth’s orbiting space junk

How the Japanese firm Astroscale is set to start cleaning up the Earth’s orbiting space debris.

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Veganism: Why are vegan diets on the rise?

More and more people are buying plant-powered products. What’s behind the rise?

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The model swapping fast fashion for sustainability

A model thinks she can persuade people to swap clothes instead of buying new ones.

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Why mature dating apps are coming of age

An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.

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What were the top business stories of 2019?

It was a year of unrest and upheaval, with protests in Hong Kong, and US-China trade tensions.

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Bank of England chief issues climate change warning

Mark Carney said the financial sector had begun to curb investment in fossil fuels. but slowly.

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Ten brands that disappeared over the past decade

Toys R Us, Borders, Maplin and BHS are some big names that are no more on the High Street.

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UK railways need ‘radical overhaul’, campaigners say

A pressure group says ending “nightmare rail journeys” can happen – but only with major reforms.

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New Year Honours: Former Ofcom head Sharon White becomes dame

Sharon White is recognised on the honours list for her public service at the telecoms regulator Ofcom.

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Boxing Day sales: Footfall slumps as experts blame Black Friday and bad weather

Retail analysts said Boxing Day footfall had seen the largest decline since 2011.