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May 18, 2022

U.K. inflation rising at fastest pace in 40 years

From the BBC World Service: U.K. inflation jumped to 9% in the 12 months to April, up from 7% in March, as higher energy bills hit millions of households. Also, could Chevron get the green light to re-start work in Venezuela? And Spain’s government proposes new laws around abortion rights.

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U.K. inflation rising at fastest pace in 40 years
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U.K. inflation rising at fastest pace in 40 years