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Company chiefs fret even as UK clears its first Brexit test

The UK economy may have cleared its 2016 Brexit test, but that’s not easing companies’ concerns about the approaching challenges.

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Bookmaker William Hill rebuffs 888 Holdings bid

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Poundland shares slump 10% as online shopping hits sales

world

QUIRKY WORLD ... Court bans ‘bride price’ refund if couple divorce

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Wife of ‘Great Escaper’ Bernard Jordan dies days after her husband’s death

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Two on trial for murder of two British tourists

Britain faces further austerity as deficit goals in doubt

Britain’s public finances veered further off track in July after a shortfall in corporation tax revenues and higher spending, putting the government’s deficit goals in doubt and raising the prospect of more austerity on top of planned spending cuts.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2012

Britain must stick to tough love

How cruel. Moody’s is threatening to dump Britain’s triple-A rating.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2012

Smart phones make inflation list

London: Online dating agencies and smart phones are in, pork shoulder and regional newspapers are out, according to Britain’s statistics office.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2011

British consumer confidence slides

London: British consumer confidence fell to a 20-month low in November as the looming government budget squeeze dented Britons’ outlook for 2011, Nationwide Building Society said.

Sat, 18 Dec, 2010

IMF approves Iceland support scheme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a two-year, $2.1bn (€1.67bn) support programme for Iceland that is designed to restore confidence and stabilise that country’s shattered economy.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2008

Australian chief aims soap jibe at Brits

Australia’s Olympic chief has stoked up the rivalry with the UK by casting aspersions about Britons’ hygiene.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2008

New EU countries will have 'little impact on UK'

The UK economy is unlikely to be significantly impacted by the addition of 10 new countries to the European Union, experts said today.

Thu, 29 Apr, 2004