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A man who let his pet rat out in a restaurant in an attempt to scam a free meal was caught on CCTV releasing the beast from his pocket. Christopher Baker, 28, pleaded guilty at Sunderland Magistrates’ Court to a charge of fraud by false representation following the incident in which he released th

Glasgow-based Clydesdale Bank is to become the first to produce mainland UK plastic banknotes. Clydesdale polymer £5 notes go into circulation from today, well in advance of the Bank of England following suit in 2016.

A London-based jeweller has created a novel, diamond-clad timepiece that transforms effortlessly into £27 million ring. Called The Fascination, the unique piece features 152.96 carats of white diamonds and a 38.13-carat pear-shaped diamond that can be worn as the centrepiece of the watch bracelet â