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Using both the imperial and metric system for measuring and weighing can cause confusion THE imperial and metric systems can often cause confusion when it comes to taking measurements. Here’s why we ...

Now that the United Kingdom is outside the European Union, it’s reviewing thousands of EU rules and regulations to see which it should jettison. Among them is the compulsory use of the metric system ...

Brexit minister Lord Frost announced on Thursday that the ban on making imperial measurements in shops “stand out more” than metric units could soon be lifted, as the government is looking to unpick ...

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By Tim Ross 16 May 2012 • 6:20am Lord Howe: “Weights and measures are in a mess. Litres for petrol and fizzy drinks, pints for beer and milk" Credit: Photo: Getty Images Lord Howe of Aberavon, who ...

THE imperial and metric systems can often cause confusion when it comes to taking measurements. Here's why we use both systems and how you can convert imperial measurements into metric ones Both the ...