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Britain's economy shrinks for second month in a row

Dec 14, 2024

London [UK], December 14: Britain's economy shrank by 0.1% in October, for the second month in a row, the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a report.
The ONS added that gross domestic product contracted by 0.1% month-on-month in October, as it did in September. It was contrary to analysts' expectations of 0.1% growth.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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Star Health settles over ₹780 crore in cancer claims in H1 FY27; highlights women's treatment and financial protection needs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 6: Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (NSE: STARHEALTH) (BSE: 543412), one of India's leading Health Insurance companies, settled over 85,900 cancer-related claims*2 worth over ₹780 crores during H1 FY27. Nearly 30% of this has been for people aged between 51 and 60 years. Women accounted for approximately 60% of these cancer claims, with settlements for women increasing 17% Year-on-Year. These figures illustrate the scale of financial support accessed by insured women and their families during cancer treatment.

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