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Economy

Bank of England keeps interests rates on hold

The Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold as real wages fall and consumers suffer biggest loss of spending power in 40 years.

14/12/2017

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Ban flammable materials from Europe’s high-rises, say experts

Fire safety is being taken for granted, it’s been claimed, six months on from a deadly fire in London.

13/12/2017

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UK Conservative rebels inflict defeat on PM May over Brexit vote

13/12/2017

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Baby born with heart outside body survives against the odds

A baby girl born with her heart outside her body is believed to be the first in the UK to survive with the extremely rare condition, ectopia cordis .

13/12/2017

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British royal's Prince William and Prince Harry at Star Wars premier

British royals Prince Harry and Prince William walked the red carpet at the European premiere of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' in London on Tuesday

13/12/2017

Economy

UK inflation hits near six-year high

BoE will have to write to Chancellor after breaking through 2% target ceiling to reach 3.1% in November.

12/12/2017

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School's out! UK kids play in snow

12/12/2017

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Gay love film wins big at British Indie film awards

The critically-acclaimed "God's Own Country" was the major winner at the British Independent Film Awards

11/12/2017

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UK Snow: Travel disruption as the country experiences the most snow in

UK Snow: Severe weather has caused widespread travel disruption, grounding flights, shutting down roads and triggering traffic accidents.

11/12/2017

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Snow causes UK travel chaos

Roads closed, flights grounded and trains cancelled as heavy snow blankets large parts of the country.

10/12/2017

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Anti-slavery march calls on Libya to end "crime against African humani

Protesters gathered outside the Libyan embassy in London to demand the end of slave auctions in the North-African country on Saturday, December 9.

09/12/2017

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Mixed reactions to Brexit deal

'In the interests of all', but ultimately a compromise which won't please everyone. The Brexit deal now needs the approval every EU leader

08/12/2017

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Full text: Brexit Agreement Report

The EU and the UK agreed to a landmark deal on Brexit on Friday, paving the way for the second phase of negotiations.

08/12/2017

Economy

Pound jumps on Brexit breakthrough

There was a sigh of relief across financial markets after the UK and the EU agreed to start talks on post-Brexit trade and a transition period.

08/12/2017

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Man freed from microwave by firefighters

Joke ends with fire crews spending one hour to remove kitchen appliance.

08/12/2017

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Brexit talks breakthrough: What we know about the deal

The European Commission said on Friday that sufficient progress had been made on Brexit talks to proceed to the second phase.

08/12/2017

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HMS Queen Elizabeth: Britain's biggest aircraft carrier commissioned i

07/12/2017

Sport

Liverpool hammers Spartak for a place in Champions League last 16

Five English teams have now qualified for the knockouts

07/12/2017

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UK 'guilty of dereliction of duty' over non-existent Brexit impact stu

Confusion reigns over British economic preparations for leaving the EU after Brexit Minister David Davis admitted impact assessment studies had not been done.

06/12/2017

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The woman at the heart of the Profumo scandal, Christine Keeler, dies

Keeler's multiple affairs with a government minister and the Soviet military attache helped bring down the MacMillan government in the early 1960s.

06/12/2017

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Two men in court over plot to kill UK prime minister

Two men are facing terrorism charges over an alleged plan to attack Downing Street and kill British Prime Minister Theresa May

06/12/2017

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Euroviews. View: May’s weakness on EU divorce bill will cost UK dearly

UKIP’s David Challice says Theresa May’s feeble governance will leave the UK shovelling cash into the EU for decades

05/12/2017

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Sustainability on the Fashion Awards red carpet

05/12/2017

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Pressure mounts on British PM to salvage Brexit deal

Theresa May is facing pressure to salvage a deal on the first stage of Brexit talks with Brussels, while keeping key allies on side

05/12/2017

Economy

New car sales in Britain drop off

Latest figures show new car sales in the UK heading for first yearly drop since 2011

05/12/2017

United Kingdom

View: Brexit is a national suicide note

‘EU Supergirl’ Madeleina Kay says Brexit is forcing an “unwanted future” on young people across the UK

05/12/2017