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• Netflix: Four things which have driven its success

  19-01-2021 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The streaming firm, which has been boosted by Covid, now has more than 200 million subscribers.
  
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• Tory MPs rebel over genocide amendment to trade bill

  19-01-2021 22:08
  More than 30 Conservatives break with government in attempt to block deals with states on human rights grounds
  
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• Kwarteng confirms government review of UK employment law

  19-01-2021 20:09
  Business secretary insists move will not lead to reduction in workers’ rights
  
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• EU ‘not punishing’ UK financial services sector, London envoy insists

  19-01-2021 20:00
  Ambassador says Brussels is still waiting for more information before making key regulatory decisions
  
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• London Capital & Finance investors entitled to payouts, court told

  19-01-2021 19:57
  Judicial review begins into lifeboat fund’s decision to compensate only fifth of customers
  
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• Biden economic plans challenged at Yellen hearing

  19-01-2021 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Janet Yellen, Joe Biden's choice to be treasury secretary, appears at her confirmation hearing in Washington.
  
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• UK and US fail to do mini-trade deal as Trump exits

  19-01-2021 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US tariffs on Scotch whisky and cashmere remain in place as UK fails to reach deal with Washington.
  
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• Vauxhall: Future of Ellesmere Port hangs in the balance

  19-01-2021 19:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vauxhall's parent company warns it will no longer invest in pure diesel or petrol cars at Ellesmere Port.
  
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• UK ‘final salary’ pension reform watered down after backlash

  19-01-2021 18:55
  Industry and trustees warned that proposals on investing in lower-risk assets would have led to scheme closures
  
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• Government waters down ‘final salary’ pension reform after backlash

  19-01-2021 18:55
  Industry and pension scheme trustees warned that proposals would lead to scheme closures
  
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• Go north to escape Whitehall’s civil service bubble

  19-01-2021 17:35
  Redeploying UK government staff to large northern cities is best practically, if not politically
  
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• UK corporation tax: no kidding

  19-01-2021 16:16
  Levy is politically easier to increase than direct taxes on individuals
  
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• MGM Resorts ends bid to buy Ladbrokes owner Entain

  19-01-2021 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Entain's shares tumble after the US casino operator walks away from a takeover attempt.
  
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• Arcadia set to shut 31 shops with loss of 700 jobs

  19-01-2021 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Administrators for Sir Philip Green's empire have been seeking buyers for the group since November.
  
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• HSBC to close 82 branches this year

  19-01-2021 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bank has named the branches that will close between April and September, but aims to avoid redundancies.
  
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• Multiple complaints of glass and plastic found in pepperoni Hot Pockets prompt recall

  19-01-2021 12:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  One consumer of pepperoni Hot Pockets suffered from a minor oral injury.
  
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• NYC residents may soon be able to buy COVID-19 home testing kits from vending machines

  19-01-2021 11:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Two COVID-19 home testing kits may be bought from vending machines via contactless mobile app transactions.
  
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• Alec Baldwin quits Twitter after wife Hilaria's heritage fiasco

  19-01-2021 09:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alec Baldwin said goodbye to Twitter after he defended Hilaria Baldwin over assumptions about her heritage.
  
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• Messi transfer news: PSG openly admits interest in Barca captain

  19-01-2021 08:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  There has been no news of an offer for a contract extension for Messi at Barcelona so far.
  
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• Prince William was once chased by a police dog at Sandringham

  19-01-2021 08:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Interestingly, William is not the only British royal who was mistaken for a trespasser on the royal grounds.
  
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• Armie Hammer apologises for calling scantily-clad woman 'Miss Cayman'

  19-01-2021 08:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Armie Hammer apologises for any confusion caused by his foolish attempt at humour.
  
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• UK coach sector warns of deepening crisis amid schools closures

  19-01-2021 08:01
  
  Operators told by government minister not to expect any special treatment
  
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• Princess Diana's former private secretary speaks about Harry and Meghan's charitable venture

  19-01-2021 07:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jephson recently opened up about Diana's infamous interview with Martin Bashir for BBC Panorama as well.
  
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• Henry Cavill returns to 'The Witcher' season 2 set after injury

  19-01-2021 07:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Filming for "The Witcher" season 2 resumes with Henry Cavill and Paul Bullion back at the Kaer Morhen set.
  
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• 'The Crown' creator Peter Morgan dating Princess Diana's friend Jemima Goldsmith

  19-01-2021 07:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Princess Diana knew Goldsmith most of her life as their families were quite close.
  
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• 'To All The Boys' star Noah Centineo shares update after surgery to remove tonsils

  19-01-2021 07:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Noah Centineo is glad to have his tonsils removed after it gave him years of chronic tonsilitis.
  
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• Can I place assets into trust ahead of possible CGT changes?

  19-01-2021 06:00
  I am planning ahead in case the government raises this tax
  
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• Court to hear Meghan Markle's privacy case against newspaper

  19-01-2021 05:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan alleges that reporters acted "dishonestly and in bad faith", and "deliberately dug up or stirred conflict" between her and her father.
  
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• Big firms to pay small companies within 30 days

  19-01-2021 05:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Changes to the Prompt Payment Code mean big companies will have half as long to pay small firms.
  
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• Big businesses told to speed up payments to small suppliers

  19-01-2021 05:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Changes to the Prompt Payment Code mean large companies will have half as long to pay small firms.
  
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• Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas split after year-long whirlwind romance

  19-01-2021 05:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The breakup is completely "mutual" and "amicable," and they are both happy.
  
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• Neymar Jr. admits thinking about quitting football, taking early retirement

  19-01-2021 05:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian forward has been one of the favourite subjects of many football critics over the years.
  
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• The minimum wage alone can’t save the US working class

  19-01-2021 05:00
  It’s not a magic wand. As Winston Churchill argued, other measures are needed too
  
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• Biden pushes unity two days before taking over crisis- laden White House

  19-01-2021 04:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  According to US media, one of Trump's final actions could be announced Tuesday at the latest: scores of pardons for convicted criminals.
  
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• Samsung chief jailed for 2.5 years over corruption scandal

  19-01-2021 03:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Analysts forecast a stable outlook for the company in 2021, driven by continued demand for memory chips.
  
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• Will the UK really refuse trade deals over human rights?

  19-01-2021 03:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government is being scrutinised over trade deals with countries with poor human rights records.
  
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• South Africa virus strain more contagious, experts confirm

  19-01-2021 03:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  With more than 1.3 million people infected, South Africa has recorded more cases than any other country on the continent and has also suffered more deaths, with 37,105 registered.
  
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• Hit by pandemic, Eurozone sees ghost of the debt crisis

  19-01-2021 03:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The European Central Bank has put the markets at ease by buying up much of the public debt, essentially snuffing out the problem for the foreseeable future.
  
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• How to investigate a firm with 60 million documents

  19-01-2021 01:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business.
  
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• 'My boss made me come to work and I caught Covid'

  19-01-2021 01:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite the risks, people say they are being asked to work on site when they could do it from home.
  
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• Depop: 'I felt so violated when my account was hacked'

  19-01-2021 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online.
  
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• Covid self-employment income support scheme unfair say mothers

  19-01-2021 01:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners are bringing a judicial review for indirect sexual discrimination on Thursday.
  
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• Sunak risks clash with business over proposed corporation tax rise

  19-01-2021 01:01
  Chancellor believes it fair to ask for more after taxpayer support during pandemic
  
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• Rishi Sunak risks clash with business over proposed corporation tax rise

  19-01-2021 01:01
  UK chancellor believes it fair to ask for more after taxpayer support during pandemic
  
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• Ineos gives Oxford £100m to set up antibiotic research institute

  19-01-2021 01:01
  Chemicals company makes largest donation for science in university’s history
  
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• 'I'm stranded at Madrid Airport'

  19-01-2021 00:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lisbet Stone was turned away from her flight to London due to having an outdated Covid test.
  
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