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View ArticleThe world could have its first ever floating city by 2020
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View Article5 reasons why Leeds should be your next city break
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View ArticleAs a woman in finance, I know how much the alpha male culture dominates the...
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View ArticlePay rises are heading for the highest in a decade
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View ArticleWhich branches of Santander are closing and how many are staying open?
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View Article‘Sperm tower’ makes a comeback after being rejected for harming London’s skyline
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View ArticleUK streets eerily quiet on Christmas Eve as festive Brits stay home amid Covid
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View ArticleRevealed: The cities that spend the most on sex toys, where does your...
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View ArticleWhich UK city brings in the most money? Ranking cities by economy
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View ArticleThe world’s most liveable cities in 2023 revealed – where did London place?
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View Article9 amazing things to do on a Paris mini-break right now
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View ArticleQuiz: Can we guess whether you’re a countryside or city person?
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View ArticleWhere in Britain can you earn the most money?
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View ArticleThese are the world’s most eye-wateringly expensive cities (and the cheapest)
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View ArticleQuiz: How many of the world’s capital cities have you been to?
Just look at Dubai (Picture: Getty) White sandy beaches, sparkling all-natural pools and isolated forests – yeah, sure, hidden travel gems such as these are breathtaking, and make great Instagram...
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