BBC World Business Report

Five hundred and fifty pilgrims have died during Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca

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There has been devastating human and economic consequences of the heatwaves in several parts of the world. At least five hundred and fifty pilgrims have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca
In the UK inflation has come under the 2 per cent target for the first time in three yearsAnd the surging prices of luxury goods have turned off turned off some shoppers. We ask why?
19 Jun 7PM English United Kingdom Business

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