The family of a Humboldt Park business owner is making an urgent plea to stop his deportation.
Asif Amin Cheema, the owner of Best Sub #2 in Humboldt Park, is scheduled to be on a flight to Pakistan on…
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Singapore’s GDP Grew by 5.7 Per Cent in the Fourth Quarter of 2025 and by 4.8 Per Cent in 2025
2 January 2026. Based on advance estimates, the Singapore economy expanded by 5.7 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the fourth quarter of 2025, faster than the 4.3 per cent growth in the previous quarter. On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally-adjusted basis, the economy grew by 1.9 per cent, easing from the 2.4 per cent expansion in the third quarter. For the whole of 2025, the economy expanded by 4.8 per cent, extending the 4.4 per cent growth in 2024.
Sectoral Performance in the Fourth Quarter of 2025
The manufacturing sector posted strong growth of 15.0 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the fourth quarter of 2025, accelerating from the 4.9 per cent expansion in the previous quarter. Growth during the quarter was largely driven by output expansions in the biomedical manufacturing and electronics clusters. The former was primarily supported by robust output growth in the pharmaceuticals segment, while the latter was bolstered by sustained demand for AI-related semiconductors, servers and server-related products. On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally-adjusted basis, the sector grew by 9.2 per cent, extending the 11.1 per cent expansion in the third quarter.
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MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
2 January 2026
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No. 5 Oregon and No. 1 Indiana to Meet in the CFP Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (Jan. 1, 2026) – The No. 5 Oregon Ducks and No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers are set to meet in the 2026 College…
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£2m boost to help businesses weather the storm
An extra £2m has been allocated to help Welsh tourism and hospitality businesses install weatherproofing measures.
The Year of Croeso Weatherproofing Fund received nearly 400 applications from businesses seeking grants between £5,000 and £20,000. The original £1.75m budget has been increased to meet overwhelming demand.
The scheme supports micro, small and medium size businesses employing between 1- 250 people. Successful applicants will receive grants covering up to 75% of project costs.
Visit Wales research in 2024 found that 55% of tourism businesses cited poor weather as the main reason for reduced visitor numbers.
This additional investment will help businesses extend their operating seasons and create better experiences for visitors.
Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans said:
“Our Welsh tourism and hospitality businesses offer fantastic year-round experiences, but the weather isn’t always on our side. By allocating a further £2 million to our popular weatherproofing fund, the Welsh Government is helping nearly 400 businesses stay open longer, keeping people employed, and boosting local economies across Wales.”
Tourism and hospitality businesses represent 11.8% of total jobs in Wales. The weatherproofing measures will support more stable, full-time employment.
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UK children to get chickenpox vaccine with measles, mumps and rubella jab | Vaccines and immunisation
Children in the UK are to be immunised against chickenpox at the same time as measles, mumps and rubella.
The NHS across the UK’s four home nations will administer a combined vaccine to young children to protect them against all four diseases…
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Depression at Midlife Can Raise Risk of Dementia Later; and More News
Long-Term Study Links Specific Midlife Symptoms of Depression to Later Dementia Risk
A 23-year study from researchers in the United Kingdom has found a connection between specific symptoms of depression in midlife and the…
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Influenza hitting Routt County earlier this season
Influenza is hitting Routt County earlier this year than last flu season, according to Routt County Public Health, and the number of positive flu cases is 71% higher now than the same time last year, according to UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical…
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Strong Defense Lifts Illinois Over No. 7/6 Maryland, 73-70
Iowa 86-76 Nebraska (Jan 1, 2026) Game Recap – ESPN
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- Nebraska’s Amiah Hargrove out…
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