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Theresa May faces her first nationwide electoral test as Britain's prime minister on Thursday, as she toughens her Brexit position just weeks before a crucial general election. IMAGES
British consumer morale rocketed back to pre-Brexit levels in September, according to a new survey. As Ivor Bennett reports, it confounds expectations of more lasting damage to Briton's willingness to spend - but appears at odds with emerging concerns over what Brexit will mean for British business.
Britain sees the biggest fall in consumer confidence since 1990 following the country's decision to leave the EU. Hayley Platt reports on growing worries about the country's economic outlook.
The European Commission proposes a three-year delay on tariffs on electric vehicles that are sold to, or imported from, Britain that was due to apply from January. The commission, the EU's executive arm, says it decided a one-off extension after the automotive industry raised concerns about the massive costs that would arise from a post-Brexit 10-percent tariff. Maros Sefcovic, EU Commission Vice President, calls the proposal "balanced and forward-looking" which "supports the competitiveness of our industry and protect jobs in the European Union" SOUNDBITE
The National Rejoin March II kicks off in London, UK, in a protest calling for the UK to rejoin the European Union. The protestors met outside Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, near Hyde Park, before heading towards Pall Mall. IMAGES