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• UK will break ranks with EU and halt US tariffs over state subsidies

  08-12-2020 23:30
  London pursues post-Brexit trade deal with Biden by suspending penalties in Boeing-Airbus dispute
  
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• London will break ranks with EU and halt US tariffs over state subsidies

  08-12-2020 23:30
  UK pursues post-Brexit trade deal with Biden by suspending penalties in Boeing-Airbus dispute
  
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• Johnson heads to Brussels on Wednesday for crunch Brexit talks

  08-12-2020 20:50
  Meeting with commission president Von der Leyen comes as two sides agree deal on Northern Ireland
  
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• Ineos abandons Britain to build flagship off-roader in France

  08-12-2020 20:08
  Decision by Brexiter Jim Ratcliffe’s company to buy Mercedes plant ends promise of 500 jobs in Wales
  
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• Johnson to head to Brussels on Wednesday for crunch Brexit talks

  08-12-2020 19:17
  Meeting with commission president Von der Leyen comes as two sides agree deal on Northern Ireland
  
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• Tough UK pension call will define Boris Johnson’s premiership

  08-12-2020 18:34
  Ending the triple lock would alienate red wall voters, but Covid spending may require it
  
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• Brexit: PM says 'sweet reason' can get UK and EU to trade deal

  08-12-2020 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson says "hope springs eternal" ahead of a meeting with the European Commission president.
  
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• Honda warns of parts shortage due to UK port woes

  08-12-2020 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Japanese carmaker says congestion at UK ports could hamper production at its Swindon plant.
  
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• Under-18s banned from lottery scratchcards in crackdown

  08-12-2020 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ban from next October is part of "a major review" of laws to protect children and vulnerable people.
  
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• Game Change: Gender Gap In He Gaming Industry Is Narrowing

  08-12-2020 15:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Nowadays, everyone knows that moderate playing of video games can be beneficial. Gaming can improve motor skills, problem-solving skills, improve cognitive function, spatial awareness, creativity, create new friendships, including other benefits, according to prominent news publications.
  
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• Sova VC to invest £46m in 20 early stage tech companies

  08-12-2020 15:15 via s17026.pcdn.co
  
  Originally written by Timothy Adler on Growth Business
  Sova VC, a new venture capital firm, plans to invest over €50m (£46m) in at least 20 early stage technology companies. The London-based VC has already made its first $2.5m (£1.9m) Series B investment in translation platform SmartCat with further deals to be announced soon. Sova VC will focus on late Seed and Series A
  
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• Brexit food supply fears grow: 'It's too late, baby'

  08-12-2020 14:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The industry tells MPs it has not had enough time to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period.
  
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• Your guide to Peer Networks

  08-12-2020 13:37 via s17026.pcdn.co
  
  Originally written by Partner Content on Growth Business
  The UK has led the way when it comes to SME businesses innovating and collaborating as they seek to scale and grow. During uncertain economic conditions it is more important than ever for SMEs to work together through their challenges to learn, share and collectively find solutions that can have long-term impact both on their
  
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• Competition and Markets Authority plans tailored rules for tech giants

  08-12-2020 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Competition and Markets Authority wants to "shape the behaviour" of Google, Facebook and others.
  
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• Covid: Christmas comes early as grocery sales 'hit record' in November

  08-12-2020 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spending surged last month as eating out was restricted by England's national lockdown, figures suggest.
  
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• China bans 105 apps including TripAdvisor

  08-12-2020 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is unclear why the travel app is included on the list.
  
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• £114.9 million lottery winners reveal they have given away half the jackpot prize to help people in need.

  08-12-2020 11:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Because the couple had been so generous, a scrapbook filled with 300 thank you cards can be found in their home from people whose lives the couple helped change despite never having met them
  
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• Chicago-based singer Ann Marie arrested for allegedly shooting man in the head

  08-12-2020 11:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ann Marie, given name Joann Marie Slater, was screaming hysterically after the incident.
  
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• Fifth mysterious metal monolith appears in a shrubland in the Netherlands

  08-12-2020 10:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  New Mexico based Art collective called "The Most Famous Artist" has claimed credit for the monoliths previously found in Utah and California
  
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• Apple gets slapped with AliveCor lawsuit for patent infringement of its mobile ECG device

  08-12-2020 10:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AliveCor alleged that the Apple Watch Series 4's ECG functionality infringes on three of its patents.
  
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• More younger kids reportedly overdosing on ADHD medications

  08-12-2020 10:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  With the high number of stimulants available to the public, the possibility of the drug being misused also increases.
  
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• Michelle Obama would never run for White House, clarifies Barack Obama

  08-12-2020 09:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Obama's claim comes amid reports that outgoing President Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., is preparing for a political career.
  
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• FDA warning: Masks with metal coating or parts can lead to facial burns during MRI

  08-12-2020 09:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A patient's face got burned by metal in a face mask that he wore during a 3 Tesla MRI scan of the neck, and the burn resembled the shape of the mask.
  
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• Ofgem reduces cuts to returns for UK energy networks

  08-12-2020 09:37
  Watchdog seeks compromise after backlash from groups such as National Grid and SSE
  
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• Ofgem backs down in fight with UK energy companies over returns

  08-12-2020 09:37
  Regulator seeks compromise after backlash from groups such as National Grid and SSE
  
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• 'Dune' producer Legendary Entertainment may sue Warner Bros over HBO Max deal

  08-12-2020 09:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Legendary Entertainment was not privy to Warner Bros.' plans to stream two of its financed films to HBO Max.
  
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• Adult depression: Body image during teenage years can result in depression later on

  08-12-2020 09:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Research participants rated how satisfied they were with their figure, weight, stomach, body build, breasts, thighs, butt, legs, hips, face, and hair.
  
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• Premier League: James Rodriguez gets slapped with reality check at Everton

  08-12-2020 09:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Colombian has started to take some heat from the British media.
  
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• 'The Witcher' season 2 casts five more including 'Wild Hunt' voice actor

  08-12-2020 08:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alastair Parker, Richard Cunningham, Michele Moran, and more join the cast of "The Witcher" season 2.
  
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• Melania Trump unveils White House tennis pavilion for future first families; faces backlash

  08-12-2020 08:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  According to Melania's statement, it is meant to be used solely by first families for "leisure time."
  
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• Inside Prince William and Kate Middleton's luxurious quarters on the Royal Train

  08-12-2020 07:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  William and Kate will sleep in separate beds on the train, as their suite has "his and hers" single beds.
  
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• How to get tickets to Justin Bieber's live concert on New Year's Eve

  08-12-2020 06:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Justin Bieber will hold his first live concert in three years at a T-Mobile New Year's Eve event.
  
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• FC Barcelona crisis: Messi continues to show dip in form

  08-12-2020 06:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Argentine has not been as impressive since declaring his desire to leave FC Barcelona.
  
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• Gwen Stefani says she and Blake Shelton not in a rush to get married

  08-12-2020 06:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton do not want to risk getting married amid the pandemic.
  
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• Japan announces new Covid-19 stimulus for economy

  08-12-2020 05:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The $708bn (£530bn) package includes subsidies for green investment and spending on digitalisation.
  
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• Sputnik Vaccine aims to bolster Russia's geopolitical influence

  08-12-2020 04:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Russia confirmed an agreement with the Indian pharmaceutical group Hetero for the production of over 100 million doses per year.
  
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• Medical arm of China's JD.com surges 34% on HK debut

  08-12-2020 04:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  JD Health's total revenue rose to 8.8 billion yuan ($1.34 billion) in the first half of 2020 from 5 billion yuan in the same period last year, it said in its prospectus.
  
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• #Covid19, #BlackLivesMatter top Twitter themes in 2020

  08-12-2020 03:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The most retweeted message was the announcement of the death of Chadwick Boseman, star of the ground-breaking superhero movie "Black Panther," in August.
  
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• Johnson heads to Brussels as time runs out for Brexit deal

  08-12-2020 03:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The EU fears Britain slashing its regulations, which could allow its companies to undercut European firms.
  
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• JD Health soars on stock market debut

  08-12-2020 03:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shares in the Chinese health giant surged by 34% on debut in Hong Kong's biggest listing of the year.
  
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• Covid forces Davos forum to move to Singapore

  08-12-2020 01:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The World Economic Forum says the pandemic makes it hard to guarantee participants would stay safe in Europe.
  
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• So you want a career in computer games tournaments?

  08-12-2020 01:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The first e-sports graduates are about to hit the jobs market, so was it worth the time and expense?
  
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• Hydrogen power: Firms join forces in bid to lower costs

  08-12-2020 01:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The possibility of a future powered significantly by clean hydrogen takes a small step closer.
  
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• 'Looking for part-time jobs is soul-destroying'

  08-12-2020 01:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four out of five job vacancies make no mention of flexible working options, research suggests.
  
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• Output of Oxford-AstraZeneca doses held up

  08-12-2020 01:01
  Production setback as first mass vaccination campaign gets under way
  
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• 25 UK fastest growing businesses that don’t have equity investment

  08-12-2020 01:01 via s17026.pcdn.co
  
  Originally written by Timothy Adler on Growth Business
  The UK’s 25 fastest growing businesses have achieved average revenue growth of 239 per cent over the last three years with minimal equity investment. Compiled as an antidote to fast-growth lists dominated by private equity and venture capital-backed businesses, Buzzacott’s inaugural Organic Growth 25 has highlighted the under-recognised and under-celebrated company thriving in the UK.
  
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• Uber sells self-driving cars to focus on profits

  08-12-2020 00:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Driverless cars were once seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food.
  
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• Brexit: Pound recovers ground as Johnson sets talks in Brussels

  08-12-2020 00:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sterling had fallen to a six-week low against the euro earlier, amid worries of a no-deal Brexit.
  
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