The UK’s trade deficit narrowed in October, as the value of exports hits a record high, official figures show.

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UK exports hit a record £26.5bn

The UK’s trade deficit narrowed in August as the value of goods exported hit a record high, official figures show.

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Record exports cut trade deficit

US exports hit a record high in July, pushing the country’s trade deficit down to its lowest level in three months.

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US exports rise to a record high

The prison population in England and Wales hits another record high, according to figures from the Ministry of Justice.

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Prison numbers reach record high

Worldwide carbon emissions hit a record high last year, casting doubt on plans to limit global temperature rises to 2C, an energy watchdog says.

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New record in world CO2 emissions

Global food prices have fallen for the first time in eight months after peaking at a record high, according to the UN.

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Food prices down from record high

The number of female police officers serving in Scotland’s eight forces reaches a record high, according to new figures.

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Female police numbers at new high

The price of gold hits a record high as investors worry about the political turmoil in Libya and tensions in the Middle East.

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Price of gold reaches fresh high

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Price of gold reaches fresh high

Unemployment rose by 44,000 to 2.5 million in the final three months of 2010, with youth unemployment hitting a record high, figures show.

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UK jobless number rises further

A UN report shows that the global consumption of fish hits a record high, while the status of the world’s fish stocks have not improved.

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Demand for fish hits record high

Arsenal profits hit a record high boosted by flat sales from the development of its former Highbury home ground.

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Arsenal profits reach record high

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what really happens to all of the paper products that get stuffed into recycling bins at your office, school, or home, here’s an encouraging statistic: The American Forest & Paper Association reports that in 2008, a record high 57.4 percent of the paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for recycling.

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Paper recovery and recycling sees impressive growth in the U.S.