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From New York City to Duke of York Island in Antarctica, the Dukedom of York has a wider cultural resonance than you might immediately realise.

York Central MP Rachael Maskell said it was time for Parliament to act on the issue.

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Heir to the throne William was consulted on the decision that led to Andrew relinquishing his dukedom on Friday.

Rachael Maskell says ‘a lot of clarity’ needed over how Prince Andrew funded settlement of sexual abuse case

The prince’s announcement to stop using his remaining titles and honours comes in the wake of the Epstein scandal.

Among the highlights of the sale are what is believed to be the most comprehensive collection of silver assayed in York ever to be offered publicly.

U.S. stocks edged lower on Thursday, pausing after a record-setting run. The SP 500 slipped 0.4% by midday in New York, retreating from an all-time high of 5,674 hit at the open. The Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posted similar declines, while the Russell 2000 underperformed, down 0.7%.