Quick quiz of the week's news #10

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How much do you remember from the week's news?

1. Social media giant Twitter filed preparatory documents for an initial public offering on Friday. What valuation have early estimates attached to the company? a) $5bn b) $10bn c) $20bn Read the story here 2. The UK unemployment rate dropped to 7.7% in the three months to July, according to the ONS this week. How many people in the UK does this figure represent? a) 2.5 million b) 3.1 million c) 4.8 million Read the story here 3. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to carry out a study into the UK cash savings market. What is the estimated size of this market? a) £500bn b) £750b...

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