11.   The Conservative government in London says it may opt-out of the euro and keep the pound.

12.   The British government has opted for now to keep the pound rather than join the euro.

13.   The majority of Britons want to keep the pound, according to two new surveys conducted days after the launch of the European single currency.

14.   While keeping the pound, Britain could lead on some issues in Europe, he said.

15.   The euro may be growing in popularity, but polls show most people still want to keep the pound.