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United Kingdom Agreement at EU summit fails to prevent slashing of Irish credit rating
Published on 17/12/2010
European leaders have agreed on a permanent rescue fund to cover countries in need of financial assistance. German Chancellor Merkel hailed the summit as a success, but the measure has failed to reassure the markets.