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14th October 2016
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Bank of England Governor Announces Inflation Rise

The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has announced that the fall in the value of Sterling will result in a rise of inflation on goods and services, starting with food prices in the next few years. Mr. Carney spoke at a public roundtable where he announced the rise, and warned that the [...

22nd September 2016
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UK Economy Remains Stable in Brexit Aftermath

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that the UK economy has yet to suffer the anticipated decline as a result of the UK’s decision to leave the EU. Despite warnings of an economic collapse due to the Brexit vote, Britain’s economic performance over the summer has remain...

19th August 2016
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UK Pension Black Hole Widens as Bank of England Predict Increase in Unemployment

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18th August 2016
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UK Predicted to Avoid Recession Following the Brexit Vote

The UK is predicted to avoid a recession and the world Economy will stabilise according to economists at credit agency’s Moody’s. Although markets dived on the referendum result in June, stock prices have recovered and now economists also believe the impact of the vote will be relatively...

17th August 2016
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Over 3 Million Savers Out of Pocket as Santander Reduces Interest Rates

More than three-and-a-half million savers using Britain’s most popular current account will see their interest rates cut in half later this year. High street giant Santander was last night accused of ‘kicking savers in the teeth’ after announcing plans to slash rates by six times the amount th...

16th August 2016
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More than 90,000 Royal Mail Told their Final-Salary Pension is ‘Unaffordable’ and may close

More than 90,000 Royal Mail staff have been warned that their final salary pension is “unaffordable” and could be shut down, as experts warn a raft of other private companies will follow suit. Royal Mail has written to employees telling them their “gold-plated” pension scheme may be...

15th August 2016
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Brexit Possibly Delayed to Late 2019

LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Britain’s exit from the European Union could be delayed until at least late 2019 because the government was too “chaotic” to start the two-year process early next year, the Sunday Times reported, citing sources it said were briefed by ministers. Bri...

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8th August 2016
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British Expats in France Set to Legally Challenge Brexit

A group of British expats in France are bringing a legal challenge to Brexit, pushing the UK parliament to have a vote on the triggering of Article 50. As it stands the Prime Minister can start the 2 year process of leaving the EU now through a process called the Royal Prerogative, however lawyers ...

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5th August 2016
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Leaving the EU Could Cause a Major Funding Blow to UK Universities

Leaving the EU could cause a major funding blow to UK Universities. 2.3 million students studied at universities across all levels in the UK in 2014- 2015. 436,585 of these, roughly 19%, came from other countries. In recent years there have been more students from other EU member states enrolling in...

4th August 2016
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EU Voters Think UK Should be Offered Tough Brexit Deal

Voters in France, Germany, Spain and Italy state that the UK should be offered a tough Brexit deal, rather than favourable terms, according to a survey that reveals the gulf in expectations between Britain and the EU. A poll by Ipsos-Mori showed that 39% of French people think the EU should offer th...