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Stories for December 22nd 2018
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Saturday, December 22nd 2018 - 05:46 UTC
Gatwick Airport admits insufficient technology to prevent future drone disruptions
The boss of London's Gatwick Airport has refused to rule out the possibility of future drone disruption once the military leave. Gatwick chief operating officer Chris Woodroofe said there is currently no commercially available equipment he could put in place to neutralize the threat.
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Saturday, December 22nd 2018 - 05:37 UTC
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold, but cautions about intensified Brexit uncertainties
The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 0.75% as it cautioned “intensified” Brexit uncertainties were slamming the brakes on UK growth. Policymakers on the Bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to keep rates unchanged in its last decision of 2018.
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Saturday, December 22nd 2018 - 03:43 UTC
Brazilian judge halts Embraer-Boeing alliance yet again
A Brazilian judge Thursday blocked yet again the merger of the commercial division of Embraer with Boeing, despite a joint announcement to the contrary a few days ago.
