41.   British business leaders support joining the euro, while both the big political parties are split.

42.   Britain would need to push the value of the pound lower to find a reasonable exchange rate for joining the euro, presumably by lowering interest rates.

43.   British treasury chief Kenneth Clarke said Friday Britain should make a decision on joining the euro as late as possible.

44.   But Brown is also expected to say that British business and the public must get ready to join the euro, according to the reports.

45.   But he also asked his European colleagues for a more flexible approach to criteria for joining the euro.

46.   But Jospin will need the support of Communist leader Robert Hue to govern, and while Jospin supports joining the euro, Hue has opposed it.

47.   But they will be allowed to join the euro later.

48.   Cook also said a decision to join the euro would be subject to support by Britons.

49.   Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has declared her undying opposition to joining the euro, saying it would be the death of British freedom.

50.   Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has declared her undying opposition to joining the euro.