LONDON (AP) — Inflation in Britain fell unexpectedly in August to its lowest level since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which led to sharp rises in energy and food costs. The Office for National Statistics said Wednesday that inflation, as measured by the consumer prices index was 6.7% in the year August, down from 6.8% in July. The decline took inflation to its lowest level since February 2022. It said that lower hotel and air fare costs and a moderation in food price rises. They he
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democrats will retain their one-vote majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after voters in Pittsburgh on Tuesday elected former congressional aide Lindsay Powell. Powell’s victory gives Democrats a 102-101 majority in the House.
Nine loans totalling $994 million were agreed last year, marking the lowest level of Chinese lending since 2004.African governments largely welcomed Chinese lending and infrastructure projects. But Western critics have accused Beijing of saddling poor nations with unsustainable debt. Zambia - a major Chinese borrower - became the first African country to default during the global health crisis in late 2020. Other governments, including Ghana, Kenya and Ethiopia, are also struggling.
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