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People holds banners and placards as they attend a RMT (The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers) union train strike rally outside King's Cross railway station, in London, June 25, 2022. Across Europe, soaring inflation is behind a wave of protests and strikes that underscores growing discontent with spiralling living costs and threatens to unleash political turmoil. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, file)

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Inflation protests across Europe threaten political turmoil
By KELVIN CHAN - AP Business Writer
Sat,10/22/22-1:28AM , 307 Reads
LONDON (AP) — In Romania, protesters blew horns and banged drums to voice their dismay over the rising cost of living. People across France took to the streets to demand pay increases that keep pace with inflation.
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People walk past a currency exchange bureau in London, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. The pound today slumped to its lowest level against the dollar since 1971, after the Chancellor hinted more tax cuts would follow those he announced last week. The pound dipped as low as $1.0349 per U.S. dollar early Monday but then rebounded to $1.0671, down 2.3%. (AP Photo/David Cliff)

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The British pound has taken a tumble. What's the impact?
By KELVIN CHAN - Associated Press
Mon,09/26/22-10:34AM , 249 Reads
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Pedestrians walk past The Bank of England in London, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Britain's central bank is under pressure to make another big interest rate hike Thursday. Inflation in the United Kingdom is outpacing other major economies, but the U.S. Federal Reserve and other banks are moving faster to get prices under control. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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Bank of England raises rates but avoids bolder hike like Fed
By KELVIN CHAN - Associated Press
Thu,09/22/22-3:42AM , 234 Reads
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England raised its key interest rate Thursday by another half-percentage point to the highest level in 14 years, but despite facing inflation that outpaces other major economies, it avoided more aggressive hikes made by the
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People sit at a terrace bar next to a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in central London, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Hotels, restaurants and shops are packed as royal fans pour into the heart of London to experience the flag-lined roads, pomp-filled processions and brave a mileslong line for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)

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Royal fans give London tourism a bump amid UK economic woes
By KELVIN CHAN - AP Business Writer
Sat,09/17/22-1:18AM , 203 Reads
LONDON (AP) — Royal fans have poured into the heart of London to experience the flag-lined roads, pomp-filled processions and, above all, brave a miles
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