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Brexit: May reveals her plan

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will give more concrete details about her plans for the country’s exit from the European Union in a hotly-anticipated speech on Tuesday.

Markets

Pound slumps ahead of Brexit speech by UK Prime Minister Theresa May

The pound plunged further against other currencies on Monday ahead of Prime Minister Theresa May's speech outlining the government's plans.

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British government distances itself from ex-MI6 agent behind unverified Trump-Russia dossier

UK PM Theresa May told reporters 'the individual who produced this dossier has not worked for the UK government for years.'

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Photographer Lord Snowdon dies aged 86

Lord Snowdon, the photographer, film-maker and former husband of the late Princess Margaret, has died aged 86.

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Economy

UK retailer celebrate Christmas, but worry about 2017

British retailers mostly report strong sales over the crucial end-of-year holiday period but are not sure if this heralds a recovery.

Sport

Le Cléac'h holds onto lead despite Doldrums in Vendee Globe

The last week of the Vendee Globe has arrived and just two sailors appear to be in with a chance of victory, a Breton and a Welshman.

Economy

Trump administration 'keen on fast trade deal with Britain'

The incoming administration of Donald Trump reportedly wants to negotiate a new trade deal with the UK as quickly as possible after it leaves the EU.

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Reporter who broke the news of World War Two dies aged 105

Clare Hollingworth, who was the first to report on the outbreak of WW2, dies in Hong Kong

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La La Land lands 11 BAFTA nominations

Fresh from its sweeping success at the Golden Globes, Damien Chazelle’s La La Land is topping the board in this year’s British Academy Award nominations.

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Instability in Northern Ireland as deputy first minister resigns

Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister Martin McGuinness has resigned from office in protest over his power-sharing partner’s handling of a botched energy…

Markets

Pound stays low despite UK prime minister's explanation of Brexit remarks

The value of the pound has slumped on fears Prime Minister Theresa May's comments meant Britain would be leaving the EU single market.

Sport

2017 begins with a bang for Tottenham Hotspur

The Corner greets 2017 with a shock for Chelsea, and the continent's clubs back in action after the break. Plus our predictions for next weekend's standout games.

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Travel chaos across London as Underground staff strike

Millions of London underground passengers have been hit by travel chaos after unions called a 24-hour strike.

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Chaos in London as millions stranded by Tube strike

Why it is happening, what to do and where to look for information about your journey in the UK capital on Monday.

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Secret film prompts calls to probe Israeli influence on UK

MPs want an inquiry after an Israeli official was secretly filmed saying he wanted to 'take down' a minister critical of Israel.

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Harrods: Protest over waiters' tips at landmark London store

Saturday was a busy old day at Harrods – but for all the wrong reasons as far as the luxury department store is concerned.

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Have economists' Brexit forecasts been too negative?

Several economists have admitted they were mistaken to predict the UK economy would immediately suffer after the vote to leave the EU.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Norway worries over Brexit

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from across Europe.

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British military seeks laser gun

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has awarded a £30m contract to a defence consortium to produce a prototype laser weapon.

Economy

UK and Irish services sectors see fast growth

Britain's economy finished 2016 strongly according to industry surveys, but companies are forecasting price rises from higher raw materials costs.