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New £1 coin is launched in the UK this month

The UK’s currency will face a major change this month, as a new design of one of the most central coins is launched.

Business Line

The economic case for Scottish independence

As Scottish politicians push for a fresh independence referendum we look at how oil, gas, whisky, salmon and tourism could support its aspirations.

Economy

UK jobless rate falls but wage growth weakens again

The UK unemployment rate has fallen again, but a record number are on zero-hours contracts, and wage growth was weak even as inflation jumped.

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Euroviews. UK must secure free trade agreements while negotiating Brexit

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Russian exile may have been murdered with poisoned soup

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European Parliament holds key to Brexit deal

The European Parliament’s chief Brexit negotiator has warned against trying to sideline the assembly once talks over the UK’s exit from the EU begin.

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UK: May calls for Brexit unity as 'defining moment' beckons

Prime Minister Theresa May has said that Britain is on the brink of ‘a defining moment’ as she prepares to begin the country’s divorce proceedings from the EU.

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A dash of magic on the fields of Staffordshire

The British Quidditch Cup took place in Staffordshire, central England this weekend.

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UK parliament backs Brexit bill

Britain’s upper chamber of parliament, the House of Lords, has passed the Brexit bill paving the way for the government to trigger Article 50 so the UK can leave the…

Economy

UK exports and factory growth rise

UK exports rose quickly towards the end of 2016 and early in 2017 along with factory output growth which was at the strongest in seven years.

Cult

Ed Sheeran multiplies chart domination with "÷"

It has been chartbusting week for British singer-songwriter whose new album became the fastest selling by a male solo artist in the UK.

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Euroviews. What do you call 200 Jewish and Muslim women in a hall?

There is a mistrust of Muslims within the Jewish community, reinforced at each extremist atrocity perpetuated by people claiming to be represent Islam. Likewise in the Muslim community, prejudice against Jews often isn’t far from the surface.

Belgium

Brexit: 'It's time to get on with leaving', May

Britain's premier remains vague on Brexit timetable, but insists on March deadline for triggering divorce amid Lords turmoil.

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UK zoo boss loses licence after 500 animal deaths

South Lakes Safari park founder denied licence, after the death of one zookeeper and more than 500 animals.

Sport

Pressure mounting on Arsenal boss Wenger

Arsenal’s 5-1 drubbing in the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening has piled even more pressure on under-fire boss Arsene Wenger, whose future at the club past the current season appea

Economy

Britain sets Brexit budget course

Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond spelt out the government's plans to steer the economy through its departure from the European Union.

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Brexit rebel Lord Heseltine is fired as UK government adviser

Former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister Lord Michael Heseltine has been fired as a UK government adviser after leading moves to give Parliament the final say over Britain’s exit deal from the…

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UK Lords vote to give parliament more power to reject final Brexit vote

The British House of Lords has backed another amendment to the Brexit bill demanding a “meaningful” vote from parliament before Theresa May’s final deal with the…

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George Michael died from natural causes

Officials in the UK say there is no need for further inquiries into the death of the 53-year-old, who rose to stardom in the 1980s with his group Wham!, before embarking on a successful solo career.

Economy

UK shopping slowdown signals weaker growth

British Retail Consortium sees drop in non-food sales as Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development frets about Brexit uncertainty.