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• Brexit: Amazon prepares to stop selling some products to NI

  26-01-2021 23:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It would take effect on 1 April when the "grace period" for GB-NI parcels expires.
  
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• MPs accuse HSBC of aiding China's Hong Kong crackdown

  26-01-2021 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bank's boss strongly rejects MPs criticism of "double-standards" over China's actions in Hong Kong.
  
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• UK government position on labour market abuse to fall vacant

  26-01-2021 19:49
  Commitment to workers’ rights questioned as ministers decline to retain Matthew Taylor
  
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• Housebuilders head for reckoning as state support deadlines loom

  26-01-2021 19:28
  Crest has stronger foundations but greater help for buyers set to end; light at the end of the tunnel is distant for Trainline
  
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• Covid vaccines: Outrage after casino boss jumps queue for jabs

  26-01-2021 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rod Baker and his wife travelled to a remote region and posed as local workers to get the jab.
  
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• How pro-union politicians might try to stop new Scottish independence vote

  26-01-2021 17:54
  Some believe blocking a referendum will stall momentum, while others advocate bigger picture reform
  
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• Student rent: 'We're paying for a service we're not getting'

  26-01-2021 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC has discovered sharp contrasts in the way universities are handling rent for unused accommodation.
  
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• Co-op and Morrisons payment problems investigated

  26-01-2021 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Supermarkets say card payment problems that led to long queues are resolved, but cause still unknown
  
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• UK business rescues threatened by fears over pension regulator’s new powers

  26-01-2021 14:18
  Advisers say criminal responsibility provisions in law are so broad it is unclear who might be targeted
  
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• Covid vaccine hopes lift IMF's global growth forecast

  26-01-2021 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The IMF raises its economic growth estimate on expectations that vaccines will allow activity to recover.
  
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• Big rise in redundancies among young people

  26-01-2021 11:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People aged 25 to 34 face the highest risk of redundancy as Covid pushes up the jobless rate to 5%.
  
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• Rolls-Royce facing £2bn cash reserve hit as flight numbers fall

  26-01-2021 11:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company is set to burn through more cash than expected this year as Covid hits the travel sector.
  
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• Princess Diana's nieces Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer recall her protecting them from paparazzi

  26-01-2021 10:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amelia and Eliza, who were just 5 years old when Diana died, recalled an incident when they were approached by a photographer.
  
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• Vaccine do's and dont's: Five important things to remember about COVID-19 jabs

  26-01-2021 10:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Those who received their COVID-19 vaccines must wait for at least 15 minutes before leaving the vaccination site.
  
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• Elizabeth Chambers 'holding on for dear life' amid Armie Hammer's scandals

  26-01-2021 10:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elizabeth Chambers is trying to "maintain a sense of normalcy" in the wake of her divorce from Armie Hammer.
  
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• Google to convert some offices into COVID-19 vaccination sites

  26-01-2021 10:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The tech giant will be providing more than $150 million to be used to promote vaccine education and equitable distribution.
  
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• Alan Cumming joins 'Prodigal Son' season 2 as 'The Mind Sleuth'

  26-01-2021 09:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alan Cummings appears in two episodes as a cocky Europol agent known for his crime-profiling skills.
  
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• Prince Harry open to return to social media months after Meghan Markle compared it to drugs

  26-01-2021 09:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harry and Meghan haven't been on social media since they left as senior members of the British royal family.
  
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• UK job losses slow as furlough scheme helps limit unemployment rise

  26-01-2021 09:16
  Three-month rate in November climbs to 5% with much of increase in September and October
  
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• 'You' season 3 casts 'Greek' star Scott Michael Foster

  26-01-2021 09:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Scott Michael Foster plays the role of a likable dad with dark secrets in "You" season 3.
  
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• 'Lovecraft Country' creator to helm 'Tomb Raider' sequel

  26-01-2021 08:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The "Tomb Raider" sequel marks the feature directorial debut of Misha Green.
  
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• UK woman spends £20,000 on My Little Pony collection that takes up her entire room

  26-01-2021 08:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The most expensive My Little Pony that the 27-year-old video editor bought cost a whopping £290 for a single piece.
  
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• Eagle-eyed viewers find modern-day details in Bridgerton; See the list of inaccuracies

  26-01-2021 08:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  One of the mistakes was in the premiere episode, which begins with a scene showing the town square.
  
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• UK doctor predicts possibility of annual coronavirus vaccinations to combat emerging variants

  26-01-2021 07:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The national restrictions that were put in place due to the new variant caused a drop in the number of coronavirus cases by 22 percent over the weekend.
  
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• Kardashians 'really like' Kourtney's new boyfriend Travis Barker

  26-01-2021 07:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The new couple has spent time with each other's families since they started dating late last year.
  
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• Should I pay into a pension for my cleaner?

  26-01-2021 06:00
  I pay in cash and provide all the materials, but I’ve heard there may be tax and pension obligations too
  
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• 'A spike in pandemic-related investments'

  26-01-2021 05:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  EY Africa's Sandile Hlophe tells the BBC how foreign direct investment in Africa is faring.
  
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• F1: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits he and Lewis Hamilton 'argue' over contract negotiations

  26-01-2021 05:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Mercedes boss says that despite the hurdles, he is confident that an agreement will be reached before the pre-season testing in March.
  
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• Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’

  26-01-2021 04:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health.
  
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• Chelsea sacks Frank Lampard, Tuchel pegged as replacement

  26-01-2021 04:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chelsea FC released an official statement about the sacking on Monday night, confirming what has been speculated for weeks.
  
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• Harvey Weinstein: Court agrees $17m payout for accusers

  26-01-2021 03:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film producer.
  
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• Twitter unveils 'community-driven' effort to fight misinformation

  26-01-2021 03:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The project comes with Twitter and other social networks under fire for failing to stem manipulation and misinformation about elections, the Covid-19 pandemic and other issues.
  
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• Second night of riots in Netherlands over curfew

  26-01-2021 02:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  More than 13,500 people have died in the Netherlands since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• Democrats push stimulus and $1,400 checks, with or without Republicans

  26-01-2021 02:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The proposal has a $15 minimum wage, a third round of $1,400 checks and extensions to federal protections
  
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• Moderna says Covid vaccine effective against UK, S.Africa variants

  26-01-2021 02:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The emergence of highly contagious variants to the SARS-CoV-2 virus had triggered concern about their impact on the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines.
  
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• Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary

  26-01-2021 01:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history.
  
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• City warned EU will do London no favours on financial services

  26-01-2021 01:31
  Former Brussels commissioner Jonathan Hill says threat to Square Mile from Europe reinforces need for reform
  
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• Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift'

  26-01-2021 01:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It's not just shoppers facing surprise costs when EU parcels arrive, but what is behind the charges?
  
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• Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help

  26-01-2021 01:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you.
  
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• Deloitte Football Money League: Pandemic set to cost top clubs over £1.7bn

  26-01-2021 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The coronavirus pandemic will cost Europe's 20 richest football clubs over £1.7bn by the end of this season.
  
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• ACF Investors launches £30m Delta Fund for start-ups

  26-01-2021 01:01 via s17026.pcdn.co
  
  Originally written by Timothy Adler on Growth Business
  ACF Investors has launched a £30m Delta Fund offering equity or convertible loans to businesses already backed by angel investors. The Delta Fund will provide up to 49 percent in investment rounds greater than £500,000. Delta Fund investments will be made exclusively alongside at least three angel investors who are new to each portfolio company.
  
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• Pandemic prompts Super Bowl ad rethink in US

  26-01-2021 00:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Budweiser will not advertise during the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years.
  
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