The index's biggest fallers included oil group Inpex Holdings, down 5.3%, and Japan Energy owner Nippon Mining, falling 8%.

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Banks were the biggest fallers on the stock markets, with shares in major banks across Europe down more than 4%.

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The items have been made in his native city by Fallers jewellers and goldsmith Una Carlin has spent many hours designing and making the special commission.

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