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FX round-up: Sterling rises as May's Great Repeal Bill unveiled
Sterling put in a positive showing on Thursday as it rose against most major currencies, barring the rand as that unit rose alongside reports South African President Jacob Zuma was considering standing down early.
UK govt launches injury claim discount rate consultation
The government on Thursday unveiled its consultation into the how the discount rate for personal injury payouts should be applied in future.
Putin unequivocally denies US election meddling
Russian president Vladimir Putin has responded angrily to claims that the Kremlin attempted to influence the result of the US election last November, referring to them as "fictional, illusory, provocations and lies. ".
London close: FTSE's progress dampened by ex-dividends, sterling's rise and Brexit worries
Stocks in London passed through a relatively quiet Thursday, with numerous ex-dividend equities, a stronger sterling and Brexit worries combining to dampen progress heading into the end of the first quarter.
UK game industry could be devastated by Brexit
The UK’s gaming industry could be devastated by Brexit, if a new survey is to be believed.
UK's Brexit bill could be EUR25bn - or even less
Britain’s Brexit bill for separating from the European Union could be as low as €25bn, according to a respected European think tank, which puts the figure at around half of the bloc's €60bn initial claim.
Bank of England could use palm oil in new £20 note
The Bank of England is pondering using palm oil in the production of the new £20 note following criticism from vegans and religious groups after the revamped £5 note was found to contain traces of animal fat.
Banks should identify fraudulent contactless payments, says FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has said the onus should be removed from customers to identify fraudulent payments on contactless cards when they have been reported stolen or lost.
JPMorgan mulling Dublin move for 1000 employees
US investment banking giant JPMorgan Chase is said to be in talks to negotiate the purchase of a prime office property in Dublin to house 1,000 new employees.
UK economic sentiment surges to 18-month high but inflation a major threat
UK economic sentiment in March rose to its highest level in 18 months, with business confidence improving in the services, retail and construction sectors, while remaining high in industry.
Lloyd's of London to move jobs to new Brussels office by 2019
Insurance market firm Lloyd's of London will relocate some 100 staff to Brussels in an attempt to maintain its presence in the European Union post-Brexit.
UK to outline details of Brexit repeal bill
The UK government will on Thursday outline plans to remove European Union legislation from the statute book when it publishes a white paper on its Great Repeal Bill.