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Thu 11 Nov 2002Euro referendum not on British agenda yetThe British government unveiled its legislative plans for the year yesterday but plans for a referendum on euro entry were conspicuous by their absence, quashing speculation that a change of gear was afoot.Instead, the Blair government restated its long-held policy - Britain will join the currency club only if it makes economic sense and it will make that judgment by mid-2003.