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Prime London areas face significant house price drops
Average prices in London's most luxurious districts continue to slip lower as increased economic and political uncertainty takes its toll, according to research from broker Savills.
Qatar criticises Saudi Arabia for refusing to negotiate on blockade demands
Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies have been condemned by Qatar after the alliance refused to negotiate on its 13-strong list of demands to its neighbour.
Senior Conservatives concede tax rises needed to fund services
Leading figures in Britain's ruling Conservative Party conceded on Wednesday that tax rises would have to be considered to relieve pressure on straining public services, handing Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn a coup in the process.
Pound spikes as Carney signals hike in Bank Rate might be closer
The Monetary Policy Committee will need to tighten policy if the 'trade-off' facing policymakers continues to lessen, the Governor of the Bank of England said.
Venezuelan supreme court attacked with grenades thrown from helicopter
A Venezuelan police helicopter attacked the country's supreme court building with grenades in what President Nicolas Maduro described as a "terrorist attack".
Obamacare repeal vote delayed as Republicans tussle
Republicans in the US Senate have delayed a crucial vote on the introduction of healthcare reforms in the country, as some within the party threatened to revolt against the legislation.