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• Joanna Lumley 'shocked' at claims disabled workers unpaid

  15-01-2021 23:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Joanna Lumley speak out about employees allegedly owed a total of £200,000.
  
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• Can supermarket security guards help with mask rules?

  15-01-2021 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Supermarkets around the UK are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing rules.
  
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• Sunak tailors Budget to avoid job cuts

  15-01-2021 22:00
  Chancellor aims to urge employers to keep staff on once Covid measures end
  
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• UK businesses win right to insurance payouts for Covid losses

  15-01-2021 21:39
  Supreme Court rules that policies do provide cover against impact of virus and lockdown measures
  
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• UK to close all travel corridors from Monday to halt virus variants

  15-01-2021 20:34
  Restrictions backed up with ‘substantial fines’ amid concerns over ‘as yet unidentified new strains’
  
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• UK to close all travel corridors from Monday to halt new variants

  15-01-2021 20:34
  Restrictions backed up with ‘substantial fines’ amid concerns over ‘as yet unidentified new strains’
  
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• WhatsApp extends 'confusing' update deadline

  15-01-2021 20:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Facebook-owned platform still says its users must accept the update or stop using the service.
  
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• Scotland fishing lobby derides ‘desperately poor’ EU trade deal

  15-01-2021 19:10
  SFF says Brexit agreement has left industry worse off in half its key stocks
  
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• Covid-19: Parents with childcare issues 'must get right to furlough'

  15-01-2021 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour says legal duty on employers to grant requests would ease strain on families in lockdown.
  
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• Scottish fishermen 'sailing to Denmark to land catch'

  15-01-2021 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Red tape plus a "poor" Brexit deal mean fishermen fear for the future, says an industry body.
  
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• Scientists disagree on Covid infection trends in England

  15-01-2021 18:36
  Studies reveal a mixed picture across country in terms of R number
  
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• Covid infection trends in England put scientists at odds

  15-01-2021 18:36
  Studies reveal a mixed picture across country in terms of R number and contradictory national snapshots from experts
  
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• Premier League rivals cry foul over BoE Covid loan scheme

  15-01-2021 17:53
  Arsenal and Tottenham have borrowed a combined £295m from central bank facility
  
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• Transport for London sets out £15.8bn long-term funding demands

  15-01-2021 17:40
  Capital seeks £3.1bn package for 2021/22, £1.5bn for following year and £1.6bn annually for 2023-30
  
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• Transport for London sets out £14.3bn long-term funding demands

  15-01-2021 17:40
  Capital is seeking £3.1bn package for 2022/23 and £1.6bn annually for the following seven years
  
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• Irish freight industry warns of Brexit threat to supply chains

  15-01-2021 17:00
  Trade group tells government that red tape has led to ‘growing backlog of goods’
  
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• Babcock: crash dive

  15-01-2021 16:12
  Warning from defence services outsourcer fits with trend for wider UK outsourcing sector
  
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• Pimlico Plumbers to make workers get vaccinations

  15-01-2021 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Founder Charlie Mullins says it is a "no-brainer" that workers should get immunised.
  
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• UK economy shrank by 2.6% in November as services suffered

  15-01-2021 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coronavirus restrictions in England affected services, with pubs and hairdressers badly hit.
  
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• Insurers must pay small firms for Covid lockdown losses

  15-01-2021 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Supreme Court ruling provides a lifeline for many firms that had business interruption insurance.
  
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• Insurers must pay many small firms for Covid lockdown losses

  15-01-2021 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Supreme Court ruling provides a lifeline for many firms that had business interruption insurance.
  
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• UK businesses win right to claim on insurance for Covid losses

  15-01-2021 11:50
  Supreme Court rules that many policies should pay out because of coronavirus and lockdown measures
  
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• Deals of the Week, January 8 to 15 – Growth Business roundup

  15-01-2021 11:39 via growthbusiness.co.uk
  
  Originally written by Rory Bennett on Growth Business
  £6.5m rolls in for used car management company IT Fleet Automotive, a managing company for used car programmes of several major manufacturers in UK, has received a £6.5m facility comprising a £4.5m receivables finance line, together with an additional £2m CBILS term loan from Arbuthnot Commercial ABL. The combined refinance package provides further liquidity for the
  
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• British tech firms raise record £11bn in venture capital funding last year

  15-01-2021 11:34 via growthbusiness.co.uk
  
  Originally written by Rory Bennett on Growth Business
  British tech firms raised a record $15bn (£11bn) in venture capital last year with London maintaining its position as Europe’s biggest tech centre. Tech firms based in London raised $10.5bn in venture capital, over three times the amount of investment raised by other European tech cities, despite Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. This was close
  
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• Brexit: 'Most difficult week I've had in this job in 20 years'

  15-01-2021 11:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some hauliers say they have faced long delays and fear things will get worse before they get better.
  
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• Brexit: No plans to dilute workers' rights, minister says

  15-01-2021 10:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It comes after reports that protections including the 48-hour work week could be dropped.
  
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• Australian Open: Andy Murray in doubt after positive COVID-19 test; 'He will be refused' says official

  15-01-2021 10:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  It is not looking likely that Murray will recover in time to make it to Australia and complete a 14-day quarantine.
  
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• Chris Evans reacts to news of his return as Captain America

  15-01-2021 09:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chris Evans is not aware that he is reprising Captain America in another MCU project.
  
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• UK economy on track for recession as output shrinks in November

  15-01-2021 09:29
  Monthly contraction less severe than expected as manufacturing and construction grew
  
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• UK economy on track for double-dip recession as output shrinks in November

  15-01-2021 09:29
  Monthly contraction less severe than expected as manufacturing and construction grew
  
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• UK at risk of double-dip recession as economy shrinks in November

  15-01-2021 09:29
  Contraction less severe than expected as manufacturing and construction grow
  
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• Meghan Markle's half-sister Samantha says memoir not 'designed to attack' the duchess

  15-01-2021 09:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Thomas Markle shares Samantha, 56, with ex-wife Roslyn Markle, and Meghan, 39, with ex-wife Doria Ragland.
  
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• 'Saved By The Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

  15-01-2021 09:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dustin Diamond is in the hospital as he undergoes chemotherapy and awaits further details about his cancer diagnosis.
  
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• Meghan Markle, Prince Harry surprise Kate Middleton on birthday with 'thoughtful' gifts

  15-01-2021 08:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kate Middleton was taken aback as she was really not expected anything from the couple.
  
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• Joe Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package

  15-01-2021 08:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US president-elect says the nationwide vaccine rollout so far has been "a dismal failure".
  
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• UK GDP proves resilient as manufacturing and construction grow

  15-01-2021 08:23
  Economy shrinks by a better than expected 2.6% in November
  
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• UK economy shrank 2.6% in November

  15-01-2021 08:23
  Contraction less severe than expected as manufacturing and construction grew
  
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• "Lucifer' season 5B release date setback; writers share sad news

  15-01-2021 08:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The writers assured that they will announce the release date and share the trailer for "Lucifer" season 5B as soon as they have it.
  
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• Venice unveils new tourist tracking system that knows your every move

  15-01-2021 08:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The system is so smart that it can even determine whether a tourist is walking or running while in Venice.
  
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• Jeff Bridges cancer update: actor shares recent CT scan result

  15-01-2021 07:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jeff Bridges is thankful that his cancer treatment is working wonders in shrinking his tumor.
  
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• Samsung launches 'object eraser' that removes photobombers from your photos

  15-01-2021 07:26 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  With the One UI3 feature of Samsung, one can remove people in the background with just a single tap on the screen.
  
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• Tax deadline sparks payment and filing concerns  

  15-01-2021 06:00
  Thousands opt to delay paying tax bills as January 31 cut-off looms
  
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• Rising redundancies prompt drive to access final salary pensions

  15-01-2021 06:00
  
  Over-50s urged to think twice before raiding pension funds
  
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• Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine

  15-01-2021 05:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms.
  
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• F1: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc tests positive for COVID-19

  15-01-2021 05:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Leclerc tested positive shortly after McLaren driver Lando Norris, who was also in Dubai.
  
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• Fear of needles: COVID-19 rollout issue that needs to be addressed

  15-01-2021 04:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A medical student narrated how she would feel clammy all over, experience cold sweats, and eventually pass out due to "needle phobia."
  
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• Biden unveils $1.9 tn economic plan as US recovery buckles

  15-01-2021 04:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dubbed the American Rescue Plan, the proposal released Thursday includes a host of measures aimed at revitalizing the world's largest economy.
  
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• Trump takes final swipes at China's big companies

  15-01-2021 03:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court requires in-person visit to obtain abortion pill

  15-01-2021 03:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Six justices voted in favour of reinstating the strict rule of in-person visits to obtain abortion pills.
  
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• Man United face title test in Liverpool showdown

  15-01-2021 03:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  United have won seven league games on their travels this term, while Liverpool -- ravaged by defensive injuries and suddenly short of goals -- have gone three league matches without a victory.
  
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