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27 November 1967: Charles de Gaulle vetoes Britain's entry to the EECFeatures On this day in 1967, French president Charles de Gaulle vetoed Britain's attempt to join the European Economic Community, claiming Britain didn’t agree with the core ideas of integration.
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Make money from the metals mining boom in Latin AmericaTips Covid-19 has hit Latin America harder than any other. But the continent's highly competitive mining sector looks poised to profit handsomely over the next few years. James McKeigue explains
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16 September 1992: Black Wednesday sees sterling crash out of the ERMFeatures On this day in 1992 – 'Black Wednesday' – the value of the pound crashed as currency speculators sold, dumping sterling out of the European Exchange-Rate Mechanism
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No deal is the best deal for Britain – and the EU tooOpinion Europe has a lot to gain from a thriving, independent Britain, says Matthew Lynn.
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Europe’s magic works better in the darkOpinion Europe’s latest fiscal intervention looks like the kind of muddle-through that makes a United States of Europe more likely, says Merryn Somerset Webb. But only if you don’t look too closely.
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How to claw back tax overpaid when opting for pension drawdownAdvice Many retirees opting for drawdown schemes – taking money out of their pension savings – have overpaid tax. Here’s what to do to get it back.
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How Russia’s dirty money sullies BritainBriefings Russia’s kleptocrats have grown used to laundering their money and reputations in London. The government has promised change, but how serious is it?
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The eurozone takes a big step forward towards fiscal unionNews The European Union’s coronavirus recovery plan and its decision to issue joint debt will change the bloc forever.
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23 July 1952: European Coal and Steel Community is bornFeatures Forebear of the European Union, the European Coal and Steel Community came into being in 1952 following the Treaty of Paris.
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