UK may be entering full-blown recession
Britain might be entering a full-blown recession and a no-deal Brexit could more than double the country’s budget deficit in 2019, the watchdog for public finances on Thursday said.
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German government warns against Facebook digital currency
The German government and central bank will look into how to prevent the Libra digital currency from becoming an alternative to national currencies such as the euro, the Bild newspaper has reported.
Read More Net migration increases German population by 400,000
Last year saw 400,000 more people settle in Germany than move away, migration data released by the Federal Statistical Office on Tuesday showed.
Read More UK to change discount rate for personal injury claims to 0.25%
Britain’s Ministry of Justice says it plans to change the discount rate applied to personal injury lump sum compensation payments to minus 0.25 per cent from minus 0.75 per cent.
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British politicians criticise London police for threatening to prosecute journalists
British politicians have condemned a threat from the Metropolitan Police in London to prosecute journalists, who publish any leaked cables in their possession in the aftermath of a diplomatic scandal involving Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.
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Spain to strengthen cultural relations with Nigeria
The Embassy of Spain in Nigeria on Thursday night hosted the Spanish guitar musical concert aimed to strengthen ties between Spanish and the Nigerian culture.
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British Ambassador to Washington resigns amid Trump row
The British Ambassador to Washington, Kim Darroch, has resigned amid a row over his leaked criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump, the Foreign Office said on Wednesday.
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Nigeria: Osinbajo seeks Dutch collaboration on human capital development
WorldStage Newsonline– Nigeria’s Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration will appreciate the collaboration of The Netherlands in the area of Human Capital Development.
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Trump calls Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. a “very stupid guy’’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Britain’s ambassador to the United States a “very stupid guy’’ as he again reacted to leaked cables critical of his administration.
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France to impose green tax on plane tickets to curb emissions
The French government says it will impose a new green tax on plane tickets as part of plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in year 2020.
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