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UK and EU sign new trade, fishing and defence deal – what do economists think?

The UK and EU have announced a range of historic and wide-ranging new agreements touching on trade, defence and borders.

Since the 2016 Brexit vote, COVID and conflict have changed the global economic landscape dramatically – with consumers feeling the effects every day. So the time could be ripe for a “reset” of relations between the UK and its largest trading partner.

Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements − here are 5 things users should keep in mind

That smarts! Photo by Lorena Sopena/Anadolu via Getty ImagesSmartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you’re suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by – and about – your body: step counts, heart rate, blood oxygen level, calories burned and more.

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