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• Nearly 2m have not worked in UK for past six months, study finds

  17-02-2021 23:31
  Furlough and unemployment risk lasting damage to careers and earnings, Resolution Foundation warns
  
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• US charges three North Koreans over $1.3bn theft

  17-02-2021 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "military intelligence agents" are accused of targeting some of the world's biggest firms.
  
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• Google to pay Murdoch's News Corporation for stories

  17-02-2021 21:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rupert Murdoch has championed the idea that internet platforms should pay media companies for material.
  
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• Quarantine hotel rooms are 'like a prison'

  17-02-2021 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two days into the new hotel quarantine system and arrivals complain of poor planning and conditions.
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover: Car maker confirms plans to axe 2,000 jobs

  17-02-2021 21:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The proposed job losses will not affect manufacturing staff, the car maker says.
  
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• Lord Frost: Brexit negotiator joins cabinet to deal with EU

  17-02-2021 20:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Downing Street says the UK's Brexit negotiator will help carve out a new relationship with the EU.
  
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• Brexit negotiator Frost to take charge of UK-EU relations

  17-02-2021 20:49
  Architect of Johnson’s ‘hard Brexit’ strategy gets seat in cabinet after internal fight
  
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• ‘Slash and burn’ of EU rules ruled out post-Brexit

  17-02-2021 19:47
  Duncan Smith says reform group advising PM would seek ‘fast and sensible’ regulatory changes
  
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• Iceland director sacked after Welsh language jibes

  17-02-2021 19:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Director of corporate affairs Keith Hann made comments on social media and a personal blog.
  
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• Amazon sued by New York over 'deficient' Covid-19 response

  17-02-2021 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The state's top prosecutor says Amazon showed "flagrant disregard" for health and safety at its warehouses.
  
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• Covid: Court rejects self-employed mothers' sexual discrimination case

  17-02-2021 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners from Pregnant Then Screwed argued the government's Covid support discriminated against mothers.
  
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• Ryanair loses fight to block rivals' state aid

  17-02-2021 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bailouts granted to rivals Air France and Swedish carrier SAS were within the rules, court says.
  
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• Inflation rise marks start of upward trend in UK

  17-02-2021 14:13
  Economists predict Bank of England’s 2 per cent target rate will be passed later this year
  
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• UK house prices rise at fastest rate since 2014, official data show

  17-02-2021 13:23
  December surge reflects effect of stamp duty holiday and pandemic lifestyle changes
  
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• House prices up 8.5% in 2020 amid tax holiday

  17-02-2021 12:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prices climbed at their fastest annual rate since October 2014, official figures show.
  
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• Jemima Khan 'shocked' by Gillian Anderson, Peter Morgan reunion after he pursued her

  17-02-2021 11:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jemima, a close friend of the late Princess Diana, briefly dated "The Crown" creator before he went back to Anderson.
  
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• Apple introduces more efficient iPhone repair system

  17-02-2021 11:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The "iPhone Rear System" also includes the Taptic Engine, battery, wireless charging coil, Face ID system, logic board, and many other components.
  
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• High-speed broadband internet from space: Elon Musk's Starlink Project rides high

  17-02-2021 11:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Starlink now has more than 1,000 satellites in orbit and they already have over 10,000 customers enjoying high-speed Internet.
  
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• Budget is a clarifying moment for UK Conservatives

  17-02-2021 11:00
  The party must decide what it wants Britain’s future to look like
  
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• Meghan Markle's estranged father who still hasn't met son-in-law Prince Harry 'hopes to see grandkids'

  17-02-2021 10:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Thomas Markle hasn't spoken to his daughter since before her marriage to Prince Harry in May 2018.
  
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• Apple's iOS 14.5 Beta features new emojis and app tracking transparency

  17-02-2021 10:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  One of the new features of iOS 14.5 is giving users the ability to unlock their phones even if they are wearing masks.
  
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• Disneyland California Adventure park to reopen through ticketed events

  17-02-2021 10:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The only attractions that will not be available to the public at the California Adventure park are the rides.
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow reveals COVID-19 left her with long-lasting symptoms

  17-02-2021 10:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Gwyneth Paltrow said COVID-19 left her with long-term fatigue, body inflammation, and brain fog.
  
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• 'The Uncanny Counter' star Jo Byeong Gyu denies claims he was a school bully

  17-02-2021 10:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jo Byeong Gyu has opened an investigation into malicious online claims about him being a perpetrator of school violence.
  
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• Meghan and Harry 'keen not to embarrass' the Queen in Oprah interview; 'upset' about losing patronages

  17-02-2021 09:24 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The couple is reportedly determined to negotiate with 'The Firm' about retaining their remaining royal patronages.
  
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• 'The Umbrella Academy' season 3 update: Elliot Page begins filming

  17-02-2021 09:13 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elliot Page shared a photo from the set to announce his return as Vanya in "The Umbrella Academy" season 3.
  
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• UCL: Liverpool back in winning form against Leipzig

  17-02-2021 08:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Liverpool has been suffering a slump in the EPL but found some great form in the Champions League.
  
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• Jesy Nelson teases new music after Little Mix exit

  17-02-2021 08:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jesy Nelson hinted at a solo album with a music-themed selfie and a photo from a recording studio.
  
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• Dubai princess imprisoned by father in villa jail urges UN for rescue in smuggled message

  17-02-2021 08:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Princess Latifa made a number of unsuccessful dramatic attempts to flee the country, but was brought back.
  
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• Kit Harington, Rose Leslie step out with newborn baby

  17-02-2021 07:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rose Leslie and Kit Harington welcomed a son as their firstborn.
  
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• How Joe Biden can help Britain modernise its role in the world

  17-02-2021 06:00
  London’s course looks uncertain, but it offers opportunities to Washington
  
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• UEFA Champions League: PSG crushes Barcelona 4-1

  17-02-2021 05:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  PSG has taken a big advantage after the first leg of the round-of-16.
  
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• Trump urges Senate Republicans to dump McConnell

  17-02-2021 04:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meanwhile McConnell came under criticism from Biden for his position on the new administration's $1.9 trillion Covid-19 economic relief bill.
  
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• Cricket: Ashwin has 'hero feeling' after beating England on home turf

  17-02-2021 04:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Captain Virat Kohli said India had played the "perfect game", bowling England out for 134 and 164.
  
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• Bitcoin hits new high on mixed day for global stocks

  17-02-2021 04:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bitcoin topped $50,000 for the first time amid increased support from corporate heavyweights.
  
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• UN slams deadly and 'reckless' Iraq rocket attack

  17-02-2021 03:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Since Iraq declared victory over the Islamic State group in late 2017, the coalition presence has been reduced to fewer than 3,500 troops, of whom 2,500 are American.
  
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• New Covid-19 cases down 16 percent last week: WHO

  17-02-2021 03:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Some 145 economies participating in Covax are set to receive enough doses to immunise 3.3 percent of their collective population by mid-2021.
  
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• Medical cannabis: 'Convince people that you're serious'

  17-02-2021 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cannabis farmer turned medical research boss says you need to “convince people you are serious”.
  
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• Sunak urged to copy Biden and ‘act big’ with £190bn stimulus

  17-02-2021 01:02
  Think-tank report says chancellor needs to be bold to avoid long-term stagnation
  
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• Green homes sector calls for £1bn funding to be restored

  17-02-2021 01:02
  Industry bodies blame poor administration for low take-up of £1.5bn flagship scheme
  
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• Green homes sector calls for £1bn funding to be restored

  17-02-2021 01:02
  Industry bodies blame poor administration for low uptake of £1.5bn flagship scheme
  
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