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10/02/2012 British official producer prices rise in January

The prices of goods leaving Britain's factories rose in January from December but the annual rate slowed, official data showed on Friday,...

10/02/2012 Man sentenced to 25 years for killing British troops

A terminally-ill man must serve at least 25 years in jail for his part in the murder of two British soldiers in Northern Ireland as they collected...

10/02/2012 Barclays takes axe to bankers' bonuses after profit drop

Barclays slashed its bonus pool by a quarter on Friday amid a backlash over bankers' pay in Britain and as the British banking giant revealed...

10/02/2012 Damilola Taylor killer Ricky Preddie recalled to prison

Ricky Preddie, one of the killers of schoolboy Damilola Taylor, has been recalled to jail for a second time just 16 days after being released.

10/02/2012 Eton College head: scrap GCSEs and have exams only at 18

The head of Eton College, Tony Little, has called for GCSEs to be scrapped in favour of examining pupils only once they are 18, it was reported.

10/02/2012 Oil prices slide as IEA slashes demand forecast

World oil prices fell sharply on profit-taking Friday after the International Energy Agency slashed its demand forecast and amid delays to a Greek...

10/02/2012 Nigerian panel throws out fines against BA, Virgin Atlantic

A Nigerian judicial panel has thrown out fines totaling $235 million imposed on British Airways and Virgin Atlantic by the country's civil...

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Visas for coming to the UK

Visas for coming to the UK

Visa paperwork Whether you're relocating to the UK or just visiting, it's important that you find out in advance whether you need a visa.

An online guide for expats finding & purchasing a UK Property

An online guide for expats finding & purchasing a UK Property

Expat mortgages and everything to do with buying a UK property might sound complicated, but there’s plenty of help out there for you.

UK healthcare: Finding the right NHS service

UK healthcare: Finding the right NHS service

You can access the UK's National Health Service (NHS) in a range of ways. Here is an overview of the main services available to help you get the treatment you need.

Banking in the UK

Banking in the UK

Just moved to the UK? You'll need a bank account to effectively manage your money while you're here. Cliff Govender explains the UK banking system, including facilities that may come in handy down the line.