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UK GfK consumer confidence came in overnight showing the UK consumer buoyant about their prospects for the year ahead.

Iran nuclear talks Negotiators tried to reach an agreement on limiting Iran’s nuclear programme. Although, even if a deal is announced today, some of the toughest issues will remain unresolved until late June, such as the pace at which sanctions would be lifted.

Steep price for EU referendum David Cameron has guaranteed a referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU if he is re-elected but with polls suggesting another hung parliament (with Labour marginally ahead), it may not be in his choice. The Liberal Democrats, part of the governing coalition, are expected to attach the condition that EU nationals living in the UK can vote on the issue.

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