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By raising its level of adult immunisation to the same rate for children, Australia could unlock huge economic benefits, researchers say.

There was tension hanging in the air as I walked through Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis, in July, just months before the country’s latest presidential election. The conversations I had in cafes and markets confirmed people’s uncertainty and apprehension about the state of their country.

If we treated this service as vital state infrastructure, it could make a huge difference to parents – and to the economy, says the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

"In my scenario rates are pretty comfortable where they are relative to the economy," Yardeni said.

Britain's economy bounced back in August, official data showed Friday, boosting the new Labour government ahead of its maiden budget later in October.

Investors and analysts expect China to unveil billions of dollars in new stimulus for its troubled economy Saturday as officials battle multiple headwinds including a prolonged housing crisis and sluggish consumption.

Rachel Reeves will announce her autumn Budget on 30 October

Output was up by 0.2% in the month after flatlining in June and July

GDP rises by 0.2% in August after flatlining in June and July but rate of expansion slower than first half of year