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...“Even people in higher income brackets may live with their families in two, maximum three-bedroom homes,” says Khadse....
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...In all, the world economy has proved more flexible and inflation expectations better anchored than many expected. This is all good news....
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...Since 2015, HMRC has chosen to tax the first flexible withdrawal someone makes in a tax year on a “Month 1” basis....
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...In the technology sector, however, the gender gap is narrowing, thanks in part to flexible working enabling more women to join the workforce....
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