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"Chinese brands are making massive inroads into the European market," says David Bailey, professor of business and economics at Birmingham Business School.

He said health boards were able to make inroads, in part, by paying for more evening and weekend working, using the private sector and pooling facilities, staff and resources.

But the church retained the allegiance of most of the population; even today, after inroads made by charismatic protestant churches, nearly 80% of Filipinos identify as Roman Catholic.

However, the Welshman, 50, who is the oldest ever finalist in Sheffield, was unable to make any further inroads.

In the last three polls prior to Saturday's result, the PAP saw two of its lowest-ever vote shares, while the WP made increasing inroads in parliament.