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• Royal Mail delays blamed on 'exceptional' volumes of post

  10-12-2020 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite "exhaustive planning", some customers may experience delayed deliveries, the postal group says.
  
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• Covid-19: Canary Islands added to UK quarantine list

  10-12-2020 22:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  UK tourists travelling from the islands will have to self-isolate for two weeks.
  
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• Impasse in Brexit trade deal talks is fixable, say experts

  10-12-2020 20:34
  Potential seen for compromise between UK position on being tied to standards and EU quest to future-proof trade deal
  
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• Johnson warns Britain to prepare for no-deal Brexit

  10-12-2020 20:31
  Brussels introduces temporary measures to cover airlines and hauliers if trade talks fail
  
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• Standing on the edge of the Brexit precipice

  10-12-2020 19:43
  A no-deal outcome will hurt Britain more than the EU
  
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• Quiz yourself whether a Covid wealth tax is a good idea

  10-12-2020 16:30
  A newly proposed UK levy on the rich revives all the pros and cons of an old debate
  
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• EU demands ‘fairness’ in trade talks with Britain

  10-12-2020 14:58
  Von der Leyen highlights gulf between two sides over arrangements for business competition
  
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• Two UK health workers suffer allergic reaction after receiving Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

  10-12-2020 13:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Those who are due to receive the vaccine must relay their allergies to health care professionals who would be administering the vaccine.
  
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• Britons could be barred from EU entry on 1 January

  10-12-2020 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  EU pandemic rules and Brexit may restrict travellers from entering the European Union.
  
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• Brussels unveils plans to prevent chaos in case of no deal Brexit

  10-12-2020 12:37
  Temporary measures cover airlines, hauliers and fishing rights if trade talks fail
  
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• Brussels unveils plans to prevent chaos if trade talks with UK fail

  10-12-2020 12:37
  Temporary measures cover airlines, hauliers and fishing rights but some need to be reciprocated by London
  
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• Google fined £91m over ad-tracking cookies

  10-12-2020 12:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  France's data privacy watchdog said it was the largest fine it had ever issued.
  
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• UK growth slows again in October as rebound stalls

  10-12-2020 12:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK's economy grew by just 0.4% in the month as the recovery continued to slow.
  
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• A wealth tax packs a powerful fiscal punch

  10-12-2020 11:45
  Research shows it can replace huge changes in conventional taxes
  
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• Why 'preppers' are going mainstream

  10-12-2020 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Why "preppers" are going mainstream and are no longer lonely survivalists on the fringes of society.
  
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• Teenage boy strangles his mother to death after argument over his D grade.

  10-12-2020 11:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  After disposing of the body, the boy called 911 and gave a suspicious report on a burglary at his home and his mother's disappearance
  
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• Frasers Group confirms interest in Arcadia brands

  10-12-2020 11:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mike Ashley's retail group says it is looking at buying Arcadia brands such as Topshop.
  
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• WHO says what? You must not hug loved ones this holiday season

  10-12-2020 09:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A WHO official stated that the epidemic is widespread and it is shocking to see it in a country with a wonderful and strong health system.
  
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• Rats the size of cats force Chipotle New York to shutter down

  10-12-2020 09:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Four of its employees say they have been bitten by the aggressive rats who have also gone through the restaurant's stock of avocados stored in its backrooms.
  
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• 'Grey's Anatomy' season 17 is not the end of the series

  10-12-2020 09:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  "Grey's Anatomy" does not want to end the series with a grim reminder of COVID-19.
  
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• Champions League: Mo Salah breaks goal-scoring record as Liverpool advances to last-16

  10-12-2020 08:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Salah has beaten the record previously held by Steven Gerrard.
  
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• 'Lucifer' writers tease release of season 6 titles soon

  10-12-2020 08:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The writers hint at the return of the title guessing game for the episodes in "Lucifer" season 6.
  
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• Boxing Day: Pressure mounts on supermarkets to close

  10-12-2020 08:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Asda is to close on Boxing Day, and unions repeat calls for other major chains to follow suit.
  
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• UK recovery slowed before November lockdown

  10-12-2020 08:22
  Output in October grew by 0.4%, the lowest rate since May
  
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• UK and Singapore sign post-Brexit free trade agreement

  10-12-2020 08:19
  Deal is a boost for Boris Johnson as talks with EU on future relationship go to the wire
  
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• Charlie Cox to reprise Daredevil in 'Spider-Man 3'

  10-12-2020 07:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kevin Feige has reportedly planned for Charlie Cox to make his debut to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in "Spider-Man 3."
  
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• Champions League: Real Madrid advances to last-16, eases pressure on Zidane

  10-12-2020 07:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The 13-time champions escaped an early exit after a decisive victory at the end of a wobbly group stage campaign.
  
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• Selena Gomez not in a 'serious relationship' with Jimmy Butler

  10-12-2020 07:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Selena Gomez is enjoying being single and is just into dating for now.
  
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• Brexit: UK and Singapore sign free trade agreement

  10-12-2020 06:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The deal is one of many aimed at replicating trade pacts that will cease when the UK leaves the EU.
  
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• 'No place in football or in life' for racism, says Neymar

  10-12-2020 05:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The match in Paris was halted in the 14th minute on Tuesday as a row erupted amid accusations the Romanian fourth official had used a racist term.
  
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• Longshot Texas election lawsuit keeps Trump hopes alive

  10-12-2020 05:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The lawsuit came as all 50 states plus Washington, DC have formally certified their vote tallies, opening the way to convene the Electoral College in five days.
  
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• Treasury eyes VAT charges for gig economy firms

  10-12-2020 05:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "shared economy" has grown rapidly thanks to technology platforms like Uber and Airbnb.
  
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• Facebook antitrust suits seek to divest Instagram, WhatsApp

  10-12-2020 05:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Some analysts argued the antitrust cases would have difficulty proving Facebook harmed consumers since its services are largely free.
  
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• UK has 'no authority' to impose tariffs in Boeing row says US

  10-12-2020 04:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US says the UK has no place participating in the fight because it has left the EU.
  
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• Saudi Prince asks US court to dismiss 'assassination' lawsuit

  10-12-2020 04:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In four parallel filings earlier this week, the foundation and 11 Saudis named in the lawsuit likewise sought dismissal, citing the lack of evidence and jurisdiction.
  
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• Beauty professionals hope for prettier picture in 2021

  10-12-2020 01:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After a challenging year, beauty salon workers hope the Covid vaccines will prove a game changer.
  
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• Home sales rise but slowdown expected next year

  10-12-2020 01:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Demand from buyers is "losing a bit of steam" in some areas of the UK, surveyors report.
  
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