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the latest

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  1. Also, the latest thing. The most recent development, as in fashion or the news. For example, Wearing straw hats to the beach is the latest thing, or Have you heard the latest about the royal family? [Colloquial; late 1800s] Also see the thing.

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According to the latest figures from MBRRACE-UK - which monitors and investigates the deaths of mothers and babies - its stillbirth rate in 2024 fell slightly from 3.6 to 3.47 per 1,000 births which was in line with comparable trusts while its overall mortality rates were below average for similar units.

From BBC

Pay has grown at its slowest rate in more than five years, according to the latest official figures.

From BBC

The latest report from the ONS showed:

From BBC

However, while he said the latest figures indicated there were some "green shoots of a recovery", he added it also showed the labour market was "still weak" ahead of the outbreak of the Middle East conflict.

From BBC

The stock is currently at a $153.82 double bottom with handle pivot in a base that quickly took shape following the latest earnings reaction on Feb. 27.

From Barron's

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