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The price of oil continues its downward spiral, and China needs to figure out how to keep COVID cases low. More women in the UK are turning to sex work as the economic environment worsens. The FT's Alexandria heel will explain how this sector is becoming even more dangerous now.

US stocks slid and the price of Brent crude touched its lowest level since January, and China’s elderly are causing challenges for president Xi Jinping.

Plus, the FT’s Alexandra Heal explains that more women in the UK are turning to sex work due to the struggling economy.

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Brent crude oil falls below $80 for first time since January

China’s elderly vaccine refuseniks pose obstacle for Xi Jinping

The women turning to sex work to make ends meet

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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