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Historically it's relied on overseas workers but has been hit by recent changes to immigration policies, while the UK's ageing population is only going to increase pressure on the sector.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The only other time it was above 40 in the 145 years of Shiller’s data was in the years just before and after the peak of the dot-com bubble in early 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The Long Beach Wilson junior not only won, she broke the section record, circling the track in 51.98 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

What's more over the same period, factory gate prices - the amount producers charge retailers or other wholesalers - only rose by 4%.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

I count three Mississippis before I risk another peek, only to find that he’s still looking at me, and electric sparks race up and down my arms, like a bunch of tiny firecrackers exploding.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam