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Reuters LOL [Jul. 13th, 2022|02:33 pm]
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"Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in May, driven by a rise in doctor appointments ... according to data that could reassure the Bank of England about its plans to keep on raising interest rates. Health services were a major driver of growth, the Office for National Statistics said, citing "a large rise in GP appointments." 

 I was back in the UK in April. Twice I had to get prescription drugs for my dad. The queues rolled out into the street. Both times took nearly an hour. My mum said it has been like this for months.
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From:[info]gnidrologs
Date:July 13th, 2022 - 04:35 pm
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Waiting for Paul Krugman to write column about this great economic success.
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From:[info]brookings
Date:July 13th, 2022 - 04:53 pm
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Britain's economic miracle: a rise in sick people justifies raising people's mortgages! Great news all round. this combined with more people dying pre-pension age is a boom to the financial sector!