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• Barbie has best sales in more than five years in lockdown boost

  09-02-2021 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pandemic has been good for the toy industry.
  
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• Tesco urged by investors to sell more healthy food

  09-02-2021 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The investors want the UK's largest supermarket chain to do more amid a growing obesity problem.
  
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• Northern Ireland ports to resume checks after security fears

  09-02-2021 20:49
  Move comes ahead of UK-EU meeting to thrash out post-Brexit border problems
  
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• KPMG boss apologises for 'stop moaning' outburst

  09-02-2021 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In a meeting with members of his consulting team, Bill Michael was told about concerns over pay.
  
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• Tory rebels attack ‘arcane procedural games’ in trade bill vote

  09-02-2021 20:26
  MPs fail in attempt to use new legislation to toughen UK’s stance on countries accused of genocide
  
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• Go-ahead for Cumbrian coal mine put on hold

  09-02-2021 20:09
  Local council to reconsider approval for controversial colliery amid concern over UK climate targets
  
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• Brexit worse than feared, says JD Sports boss

  09-02-2021 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chairman Peter Cowgill says the new EU trade deal has meant "double-digit millions" in extra costs.
  
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• Judge disputes Bailey account of why he asked not to be named in LCF probe

  09-02-2021 18:40
  BoE head allegedly misrepresented his reasons to MPs about his attempts to have name removed from Gloster report
  
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• Bitcoin investors: From buying a Bentley to losing it all

  09-02-2021 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People who have invested in Bitcoin share their stories.
  
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• UK industrial strategy refresh ditched as ministers set out plan for growth

  09-02-2021 16:19
  Chancellor Rishi Sunak to announce post-pandemic economic strategy in the coming weeks
  
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• Who are the 5 most powerful venture capital funds in Britain?

  09-02-2021 14:56 via s17026.pcdn.co
  
  Originally written by Timothy Adler on Growth Business
  Britain is still the leading European country when it comes to venture capital funds and other growth investors, with 306 funds based here. Germany is the second most popular home for growth investors with 181 funds, followed by France (119) and Luxembourg (66). London hosts the largest number of European headquarters of American funds, while
  
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• Multinationals criticised for UK job cuts after taking cheap Covid loans

  09-02-2021 13:00
  German chemicals company BASF singled out by Labour for moving work to France after receiving £1bn
  
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• New Zoom update lets you add funny 'eyebrows,' other facial features during meetings

  09-02-2021 11:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  There are thick eyebrows, thin ones, and even colorful ones that can be added during a meeting, as well as options for a moustache, beard, and lip colour.
  
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• Patients with gum disease more likely to die of COVID-19

  09-02-2021 11:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Researchers explained that patients with gum disease showed higher blood markers that indicate inflammation in the body.
  
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• Princess Diana considered this US President 'the sexiest man alive'

  09-02-2021 11:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Warren Buffett recalled the comment the British royal had made at a dinner party after visiting the White House.
  
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• Donald Trump 'much happier' after Twitter exit; Melania 'loves it'

  09-02-2021 10:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Twitter had permanently suspended the account of the former US President after the deadly riots at the Capitol in Washington D.C.
  
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• G-Eazy breaks up with Ashley Benson over 'domestic' relationship

  09-02-2021 10:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  G-Eazy likes being in relationships but is now embracing the single life after his split with Ashley Benson.
  
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• Queen's grandson-in-law Mike Tindall claims furlough cash despite millionaire status

  09-02-2021 10:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The World Cup-winning rugby star claimed government aid for his one-employee company Kimble Trading Ltd.
  
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• Fake N95 masks discovered all over US hospital shelves

  09-02-2021 09:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The fake 3M masks look, feel and fit like the genuine item.
  
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• #FreeBritney: Justin Timberlake, Diane Sawyer under fire after 'Framing Britney Spears' release

  09-02-2021 09:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Britney Spears fans are urging Justin Timberlake and Diane Sawyer to apologise to the singer.
  
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• £20k reward offered to find trainee lawyer's killers: 'He was killed for fun' says mum

  09-02-2021 09:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old was attacked and stabbed to death by a group of eight youths.
  
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• 'Cobra Kai' season 4: Gianni DeCenzo talks Demetri's romance, family background

  09-02-2021 08:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gianni DeCenzo wants Demetri's relationship with Yasmine to develop in "Cobra Kai" season 4.
  
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• Buckingham Palace insists Queen didn't block legislation to 'hide her wealth'

  09-02-2021 08:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Queen's Consent is a power where the monarch can be notified about upcoming legislative debates affecting her private interests.
  
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• Brandi Glanville reacts to backlash over thirst tweets for Armie Hammer

  09-02-2021 08:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Brandi Glanville said that she did not know the gravity of the situation when she called Armie Hotter "hotter" over his cannibalism DMs.
  
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• Australian Open: Distressed Azarenka refuses to talk about ailment after shock exit

  09-02-2021 08:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A distressed 12th seed needed two medical timeouts in the second set before losing 7-5, 6-4, but said players should not have to speak about health issues.
  
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• Australian Open: Cautious fans leave arena mostly empty on opening day

  09-02-2021 07:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Melbourne locals are still being cautious despite being allowed back to watch the Australian Open live.
  
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• Prince Harry joins James Corden for 'Carpool Karaoke' in Hollywood

  09-02-2021 07:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  There was a lot of joking and laughter as Prince Harry toured Hollywood with James Corden aboard a double-decker bus.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton finally signs Mercedes contract

  09-02-2021 06:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The reigning world champion only signed for a year-long deal with Mercedes.
  
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• UK returns to grappling with toxic nuclear waste dilemma

  09-02-2021 05:00
  Two communities in north-west England asked to consider hosting sites to bury radioactive material
  
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• UAE on edge as 'Hope' probe poised to enter Mars orbit

  09-02-2021 04:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Unlike the other two Mars ventures, China's Tianwen-1 and Mars 2020 from the United States, the UAE's probe will not land on the Red Planet.
  
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• French submarine patrols South China Sea, likely angering Beijing

  09-02-2021 04:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  NATO member France has exclusive economic zones in the Pacific around its overseas territories and has stressed the importance of defending freedom of navigation in the region.
  
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• WHO says don't dismiss AstraZeneca shot after South Africa delays jabs

  09-02-2021 04:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An international team of experts in China investigating how the outbreak started will speak to the media in Wuhan on Tuesday, the WHO announced.
  
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• US stocks hit records as Tesla investment boosts bitcoin

  09-02-2021 03:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  All three major US stock indices streaked to fresh records, extending last week's rally on optimism that additional US fiscal stimulus is coming soon, along with an expected economic recovery.
  
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• Trump team blasts 'absurd' impeachment on eve of trial

  09-02-2021 03:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The proceedings will take place in the very Senate chamber that was raided by rioters, threatening the lives of lawmakers in an effort to stop the ceremonial certification of Biden's election victory.
  
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• Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

  09-02-2021 01:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out.
  
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• Travellers to UK set to be tested after arrival

  09-02-2021 01:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new testing regime, to be announced soon, is aimed at tracking cases and detecting new variants.
  
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• Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe

  09-02-2021 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December.
  
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• UK consumer spending slumps during latest lockdown

  09-02-2021 01:02
  Data suggest the economy has been hit harder by the current curbs than November’s restrictions
  
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