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• The Morrison government is trying to lock in a less equitable economy for years to come

  15-08-2020 22:00 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  The Morrison government is trying to lock in a less equitable economy for years to comeAnyone thinking this government will use this crisis to give workers a better say at the bargaining table has a near life-threatening level of gullibility
  
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• Mauritius oil spill: Japanese carrier ship splits apart as remaining fuel spreads into ocean waters

  15-08-2020 21:24 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  The Japanese carrier ship which spilt tonnes of oil into the Indian Ocean off Mauritius has broken apart.
  
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• Tea at the Ritz soured by credit card scammers

  15-08-2020 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scammers posed as hotel staff to trick customers into handing over payment information.
  
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• Pelosi vows to protect USPS and accuses Trump of ‘openly working to destroy’ it

  15-08-2020 18:48 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Pelosi vows to protect USPS and accuses Trump of ‘openly working to destroy’ it. House speaker said president is actively trying to ‘sabotage’ agency’s ability to deliver mail-in ballots in time for election
  
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• Debenhams future in doubt as it draws up liquidation plans

  15-08-2020 18:47 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Hundreds of jobs have already gone at the more than 200-year-old retailer since the start of lockdown after it permanently shut 18 stores.
  
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• Rail commuters saving thousands by not renewing season tickets

  15-08-2020 18:24 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Overall, users from commuters towns in London saved the most — with users in Peterborough saving £3,468 over 20 weeks.
  
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• Labour accused of trying to 'destroy' its left-wing elements by Corbyn-backing Momentum

  15-08-2020 18:22 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  The new co-chair of the Corbyn-supporting campaign group Momentum has accused Labour of trying to "destroy" left-wing elements of the party.
  
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• Bayern Munich's thrashing of Barcelona was 'brutal' says Muller

  15-08-2020 18:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bayern Munich defeated FC Barcelona 8-2 in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
  
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• Britain isn’t ‘recovering’, whatever the Bank may suggest

  15-08-2020 18:00 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Britain isn’t ‘recovering’, whatever the Bank may suggestThreadneedle Street’s forecasting has been faulty. But it must still play its central role in protecting jobs and the economy
  
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• NBA Playoffs 2020 preview: bracket and schedule is almost set

  15-08-2020 17:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Only the 8th spot in the Western Conference is still up for grabs.
  
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• Stand and deliver: Waitrose and M&S fight for Ocado customers

  15-08-2020 17:00 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Stand and deliver: Waitrose and M&S fight for Ocado customersWhen the home shopping service joins forces with the Marks & Spencer empire in September, will its loyal clients stay with it – or substitute waitrose.com instead?
  
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• Debenhams hires restructuring firm for potential liquidation

  15-08-2020 16:18 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Debenhams hires restructuring firm for potential liquidation. Thousands of jobs under threat if attempts to sell historic department store fail
  
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• Jet2 to press ahead with pilot job cuts as union talks fail

  15-08-2020 15:58 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  The announcement is line with similar cuts made in leading airlines as the global aviation industry was battered by the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Debenhams hires firm to prepare liquidation in potential threat to thousands of jobs

  15-08-2020 15:24 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Liquidation plans are being drawn up for Debenhams in case other options for saving the department store chain fail, potentially threatening thousands of jobs.It is understood restructuring firm Hilco Capital has been appointed to work on “contingency plans” with the retailer in the event that a sales process for the well-known British high street brand fails.
  
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• Liquidation ‘contingency plans’ being considered for Debenhams

  15-08-2020 15:17 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  It is understood restructuring firm Hilco Capital has been appointed in case a buyer cannot be secured.
  
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• Embattled Debenhams appoints advisers to prepare liquidation plans

  15-08-2020 15:02 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Fears are growing for the future of Debenhams after it appointed advisers who specialise in winding up struggling retail businesses. Experts from Hilco Capital are drawing up plans understood to include liquidating stock if a rescue cannot be arranged for the heavily indebted department store and it collapses. The retailer’s lenders took control of Debenhams in April as it fell into administration, the second time in a year the business has sought protection from its mounting troubles. The
  
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• West of Dead review – a compelling shootout

  15-08-2020 14:00 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  West of Dead review – a compelling shootoutGunmen and mythic monsters lurk around every corner, but in this relentless combat game death is just a temporary hiccup
  
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• Jet2 to press ahead with pilot job cuts, union says

  15-08-2020 13:43 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Balpa has called for support for the aviation industry.
  
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• Arsenal announce shock departure of head of football Raul Sanllehi

  15-08-2020 13:32 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Raul Sanllehi has suddenly left Arsenal in a shock move that continues years of instability within the club’s hierarchy. Sanllehi, Arsenal’s head of football, was arguably the most important figure behind the scenes at the club. He led the football side of the business following the departure of chief executive Ivan Gazidis in September 2018. Sanllehi had played a key role in the appointment of Mikel Arteta as head coach and Edu as technical director, as well as being instrumental in
  
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• Debenhams appoints advisers to draw up plans for possible liquidation

  15-08-2020 13:31 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Struggling British department store chain has appointed Hilco Capital to draw up contingency plans for a possible liquidation of the chain in the unlikely event that an attempt to sell the business ends in failure.Debenhams on Tuesday said it would cut a further 2,500 jobs, while taking "all necessary steps" to give the chain every chance of a viable future.The company said that the move to appoint Hilco Capital, first reported by Sky News on Saturday, was part of that process but not an indicat
  
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• Raul Sanllehi: Arsenal head of football leaves club

  15-08-2020 12:39 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal have announced the sudden departure of head of football Raul Sanllehi.The club confirmed that managing director Vinai Venkatesham will assume Sanllehi's responsibilities amid a period of drastic overhaul within the club’s recruitment department.
  
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• I reckon these could be some of the best investments in 2020

  15-08-2020 12:31 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  If you're looking for the best investments to make in 2020, your timing could be good. Here’s how I’d build the bedrock for my long-term portfolio.The post I reckon these could be some of the best investments in 2020 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• Turbulent times ahead for airlines as UK travel quarantine measures kick in

  15-08-2020 12:30 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  The measures are another blow for the airline industry, which has already been hammered by the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Arsenal confirm Raul Sanllehi exit with managing director Vinai Venkatesham set to take club forward

  15-08-2020 12:26 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s head of football Raul Sanllehi is to leave the club.The Spaniard - who previously served as Barcelona's director of football - arrived at the Emirates in 2018, initially in the role of head of football relations, before being promoted later the same year, when CEO Ivan Gazidis’ departure prompted a restructuring.
  
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• Arsenal confirm Raul Sanllehi exit with Vinai Venkatesham set to take club forward

  15-08-2020 12:12 via uk.sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal’s head of football Raul Sanllehi is to leave the club.The Spaniard, who arrived at the Emirates in 2018 after previously serving as Barcelona’s director of football, will depart with current managing director Vinai Venkatesham to "lead the club going forward", according to a Twitter statement from the club’s official account.
  
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• A nation of shopkeepers shaken by the shift online

  15-08-2020 12:00
  Pandemic increases challenges UK’s retailers were facing by rapid growth of ecommerce
  
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• Forget gold! I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to get rich and retire early

  15-08-2020 11:58 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  The gold price might look attractive after its recent performance, but Warren Buffett has always believed stocks are the better buy. The post Forget gold! I'd follow Warren Buffett's advice to get rich and retire early appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• Used Fiat 500 buying guide

  15-08-2020 11:36 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  How old is it? This second-generation Fiat 500 was sold in the UK from 2007 onwards How much does it cost?* Prices start from £1,500 What’s good about it? Stylish looks, characterful interior, cheap to run, teeny dimensions great in town And what’s not so good? Choppy ride quality, some noisy engines, questionable reliability, poor safety ratings What’s the Fiat 500 like? The Fiat 500 is everywhere. No matter which town or city you visit in the UK, the chances are if you
  
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• 'We are creating change': the ethical phone maker making business fair

  15-08-2020 11:30 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  'We are creating change': the ethical phone maker making business fair. As Covid puts a focus on where spending goes, Fairphone wants us to consider people and planet
  
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• 10 UK shares I’d buy to start investing after the market crash

  15-08-2020 11:24 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  This year's market crash is a great opportunity to start investing. Here are 10 UK shares that could help you on the road to riches.The post 10 UK shares I'd buy to start investing after the market crash appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• Lufthansa cabin crew union members back cost cut deal

  15-08-2020 11:02 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Cabin crew at Lufthansahave voted overwhelmingly in favour of a deal to stop pay rises and cut hours, the UFO trade union said on Saturday as the German airline battles to rein in losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.Lufthansa reached the deal in June with UFO, which represents 22,000 cabin crew, to reap more than 500 million euros (452.5 million pounds) in savings from shorter hours and an equivalent cut in pay as well as a temporary reduction in pension contributions.Lufthansa, which in June
  
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• 'It's the worst I've ever seen': London’s West End struggles to bounce back

  15-08-2020 11:00 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  'It's the worst I've ever seen': London’s West End struggles to bounce back. Shoppers and office workers are shunning UK cities with footfall in the capital’s once busy centre down by 63%
  
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• Stock market crash: 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today to beat the recession

  15-08-2020 10:57 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Some FTSE 100 stocks can still bring superior returns to investors even if the economy is in a recession. Here are three of my favourites. The post Stock market crash: 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today to beat the recession appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• At 500p, is the Barratt share price too cheap to ignore?

  15-08-2020 10:57 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  The Barratt share price is down by around 30% this year, but Roland Head believes this FTSE 100 housebuilder is starting to show some real value.The post At 500p, is the Barratt share price too cheap to ignore? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• Coronavirus: 73% of UK business leaders predict office downsizing in the coming year

  15-08-2020 10:54 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  In data shown exclusively to Yahoo Finance, half of those surveyed acknowledge that their preferences for work spaces has changed significantly as a result of the pandemic.
  
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• Don’t waste the stock market crash! I’d follow Warren Buffett to get rich from it

  15-08-2020 10:30 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  We have had one stock market crash and could be due a second. By listening to Warren Buffett, you can thrive despite today's unprecedented times.The post Don’t waste the stock market crash! I’d follow Warren Buffett to get rich from it appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• I think these are two of the best UK shares to buy in a recession

  15-08-2020 10:19 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Defensive stocks are good in a recession, but there are some UK shares that could actually outperform in times of economic uncertainty.The post I think these are two of the best UK shares to buy in a recession appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• Businesses ‘delighted’ to reopen in latest easing of England’s lockdown

  15-08-2020 10:18 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Theatres, casinos and bowling alleys are now allowed to reopen.
  
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• £5,000 to invest? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s tips when buying UK shares

  15-08-2020 10:10 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Buying UK shares after the market crash isn't an easy task. But following Warren Buffett’s tips could make it easier, in my opinion.The post £5,000 to invest? I'd follow Warren Buffett’s tips when buying UK shares appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• Prince Harry, Meghan Markle plan to 'convert' new home's guesthouse for her mother

  15-08-2020 09:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The couple bought the property for $14.65 million in Montecito area of Santa Barbara in July, and quietly started living in it.
  
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• Forget Bitcoin! I’d rather make a million by following Warren Buffett’s strategy

  15-08-2020 09:19 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Bitcoin is hitting new 2020 highs of over $11,000, while stock markets shake. Here's why I don't think Warren Buffett will be the least bit impressed.The post Forget Bitcoin! I’d rather make a million by following Warren Buffett’s strategy appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• Stock market crash: how I’d invest £3,000 in UK shares today

  15-08-2020 09:17 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Investing in UK shares after the market crash could lead to short-term volatility but long-term capital gains, in my opinion.The post Stock market crash: how I’d invest £3,000 in UK shares today appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• A tents situation – UK staycation boom fuels run on camping toilets

  15-08-2020 09:00 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  A tents situation – UK staycation boom fuels run on camping toiletsClosed WC blocks and Covid-19 hygiene fears lead to sellout of bring-your-own conveniences
  
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• How I’d invest £250 a month in cheap UK shares

  15-08-2020 08:51 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Rupert Hargreaves explains how he'd invest £250 a month to buy cheap UK shares and profit from the stock market crash as prices recover. The post How I'd invest £250 a month in cheap UK shares appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• Best UK shares: 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d invest in today for safe, yet robust returns

  15-08-2020 08:49 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  The prices of some of the best UK shares have run up quite a bit, but their credentials are strong too. I’d consider buying them today. The post Best UK shares: 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d invest in today for safe, yet robust returns appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• The State Pension won’t give you a comfortable retirement but I think these UK growth stocks might

  15-08-2020 08:47 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Could you live a great retirement on £175 per week? If not, you'll definitely want to read this. The post The State Pension won't give you a comfortable retirement but I think these UK growth stocks might appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• I reckon this is one of the best UK shares to buy now

  15-08-2020 08:22 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  To me, the setback induced by the coronavirus pandemic makes this one of the best UK shares to buy now based on the potential of the underlying enterprise.The post I reckon this is one of the best UK shares to buy now appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• Stock market recovery 2020: how you can make a million from buying cheap shares

  15-08-2020 08:06 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  History suggests a long-term stock market recovery is likely following the market crash. Buying cheap shares today could help you to take advantage of it.The post Stock market recovery 2020: how you can make a million from buying cheap shares appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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• Donald Trump pays visit to brother Robert Trump in New York hospital

  15-08-2020 07:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sources had earlier described the president's younger brother Robert Trump to be "very ill".
  
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• Top micro-cap stocks for August

  15-08-2020 07:47 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  We asked our freelance writers to share the top micro-cap stocks they’d buy this month. Here’s what they chose: David Barnes: Begbies Traynor If you fear a second stock market crash or think the economy will struggle in the short term, I think a good hedge would be to invest in Begbies Traynor (LSE: BEG). […]The post Top micro-cap stocks for August appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
  
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