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UK Jews whose families fled Nazis look again at Germany

by Stephen Beard
Nov 8, 2016
Brits entitled to another EU passport are exploring their options post-Brexit.
Outside view of the synagogue of the israelite religion association Wuerttemberg in the southern German city Ulm.
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Parliament must vote on Brexit before it can begin

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 3, 2016
In order for Brexit to commence, Parliament must vote on whether the UK can leave the European Union.
British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks during a press conference at the Council of the European Union on the second day of a two day summit in Brussels, Belgium.   
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Parliament has to approve Brexit, a court has ruled

by Amy Scott
Nov 3, 2016
The Brexit process is supposed to begin in March.
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England muscles in on Manuka honey production

by Stephen Beard
Nov 1, 2016
Costly Manuka honey comes from New Zealand and soon, maybe, England?
Manuka honey can cost hundreds of dollars.
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European cities already working to woo British firms

by Jed Kim
Oct 19, 2016
"Tired of the fog? Try the frogs!" reads one slogan. Surely y'all can do better.
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In the UK, business backlash against immigration crackdown

by Stephen Beard
Oct 12, 2016
The Conservative government's new immigration rules are proving controversial.
Home Secretary Amber Rudd delivers a her first speech as Home Secretary on the third day of the Conservative Party Conference 2016 at the International Conference Centre in Birmingham, England.    
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UK reveals Brexit timetable and strikes tough stance

by Stephen Beard
Oct 3, 2016
UK Prime Minister Theresa May signals the UK won't yield on immigration policy.
British Prime Minister Theresa May waves after delivering a speech about Brexit on the first day of the Conservative Party Conference 2016 at the ICC Birmingham in Birmingham, England. 
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Terrorism fears deter tourists in parts of Europe

by Stephen Beard
Sep 22, 2016
Tourists avoid France after terror attacks, but flock to the UK as pound is low.
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HP waves goodbye to its software side in $8.8 billion deal

by Molly Wood and Bridget Bodnar
Sep 8, 2016
Why does a little-known British company think its worth that much?
Meg Whitman, CEO of Hewlitt Packard Enterprise, rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in 2015. HPE will sell the software portion of its business to Micro Focus in a deal worth $8.8 billion.
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In UK, Brexit vote effects still unclear

by Stephen Beard
Aug 25, 2016
Two months after the UK voted to quit the EU, the predicted catastrophe hasn't materialized.
Unemployment in Britain has fallen to an 11-year low.
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