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Pay talks

The pay gap between men and women in the UK currently stands at 13.9%, according to the Fawcett Society, which campaigns for women's rights.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Stocking fillers

The UK toy manufacturers' association unveils the 12 toys it predicts will be best-sellers this Christmas.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Too many clothes

Our shopping addiction is wreaking havoc on the environment. Could the circular economy reinventing discarded items offer a solution?{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Heston's food for thought

Why do we really like one type of food and can’t stand the taste of something else? A summit of top chefs and scientists put food under the microscope.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Money for nothing

How people in Delhi and Mumbai see the Indian government's move to ban 500 and 1,000 rupee notes.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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'No-one exploits us'

How a government initiative in El Salvador is helping women escape violent marriages by offering them support to set up their own businesses and achieve financial independence.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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