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Proportion of mums in work 'up 50% since mid-1970s'

But the increases have been largest among the partners of higher-earning men, says the IFS.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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UK economy in weakest growth since 2012

GDP growth fell to 0.1% in the first quarter of 2018 driven by a sharp fall in construction.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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More bank computer chaos expected

IT experts warn that old systems and "sticking plaster" fixes mean more bank outages like TSB's are likely.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Will Ethiopians take to Pizza Hut?

The American food chain Pizza Hut is taking a slice of Ethiopia's fast-growing economy.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Car park penalty tickets at record high

Management firms issue 5.65m notices to British drivers in a year, according to the RAC Foundation.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Million dollar idea: Tea bags

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how tea bags became a million dollar idea.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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