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• EU governments back legal action against UK in Brexit row

  09-03-2021 20:35
  Britain angers Brussels with unilateral move to delay impact of new trading rules for Northern Ireland
  
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• Money mule scams target ‘Generation Covid’

  09-03-2021 20:11
  Fake online job ads used to lure 21-30-year-olds into laundering crime proceeds
  
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• Tougher gambling laws would boost UK economy, says think-tank

  09-03-2021 20:05
  Treasury could benefit from £171m tax revenues, according to Social Market Foundation
  
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• EU seeks to supercharge computer chip production

  09-03-2021 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The European Commission wants 20% of the world's cutting-edge chips to be manufactured locally.
  
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• Johnson backs cut in air passenger duty to aid UK domestic flights

  09-03-2021 19:22
  Recommendation to form part of wider Hendy review of national transport links out on Wednesday
  
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• A touch of Frost hits UK-EU relations

  09-03-2021 19:16
  Britain’s ties with Brussels need more realism and defter handling
  
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• UK companies/tax losses: deferred gratification

  09-03-2021 16:45
  Nasty surprises lie in store for the unwary
  
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• 6 mistakes to avoid once you’ve closed your first VC round

  09-03-2021 16:45 via s17026.pcdn.co
  
  Originally written by Denis Shfranik on Growth Business
  Closing your first VC round is a huge milestone for any start-up. Not only does it mean you have the funds to take your business to the next level, but bringing VCs onboard provides external recognition for your business model and growth prospects, plus additional support and contacts to help you scale. Many founders also
  
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• Liberty Steel boss Sanjeev Gupta warns over loss-making plants

  09-03-2021 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sanjeev Gupta, owner of Liberty Steel, says he is seeking new funding after its lender went under.
  
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• Buy-to-let landlords shrug off corporation tax increase

  09-03-2021 16:30
  Higher rate only likely to affect those with larger portfolios of properties
  
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• 'Hybrid working will become the norm'

  09-03-2021 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The return to the office after the pandemic will be only partial, says global workspace provider IWG.
  
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• Fresh wave of Covid infections will hit UK this year, experts say

  09-03-2021 15:36
  Government’s top scientific and medical advisers warn MPs against easing lockdown too quickly
  
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• Supermarkets warn pet boom causing food pouch shortages

  09-03-2021 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons have seen demand rise after more people bought pets during lockdown.
  
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• Holidays: UK domestic cruises 'could restart in May'

  09-03-2021 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cruise lines will be able to restart domestic trips as early as 17 May, according to the maritime minister.
  
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• The mystery of BT’s boardroom bust-up

  09-03-2021 12:15
  Drama over chairman’s departure should not distract chief Philip Jansen from his strategy
  
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• Missouri pastor steps down after praising Melania Trump as 'epic trophy wife'

  09-03-2021 12:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The pastor said in his sermon that "men want their wives to look good at home and in public."
  
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• Boris Johnson praises Queen Elizabeth II while refusing to probe Meghan's racism claims

  09-03-2021 12:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  While the PM is maintaining his no comment stand on the entire matter, other members of the parliament have been expressing mixed opinions about it.
  
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• Man endures 3-hour long erection because of COVID-19

  09-03-2021 10:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Twelve hours after he was placed in a prone position, medics turned him face up and were surprised that he had an erection.
  
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• Hundreds of Massachusetts hospital staff walk out over work conditions

  09-03-2021 10:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The nurses at St. Vincent alleged they are required to take care of five patients, while other hospitals only care for four.
  
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• Meghan Markle's father and half-sister respond to claims made in Oprah interview

  09-03-2021 10:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Samantha Markle said that her half-sister has "narcissistic personality disorder," while Thomas said he would love to reconnect with Meghan and Harry.
  
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• Trisha Yearwood is COVID-19 free, calls Garth Brooks 'Superman' for testing negative

  09-03-2021 10:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Trisha Yearwood thanked everyone who sent her messages of love and support and "sweet tweets" while she battled COVID-19.
  
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• HBO responds to claims 'Lovecraft Country' extra was made to look darker

  09-03-2021 09:46 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  HBO expressed its disappointment and assured that this will not happen again in the future.
  
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• Prince Charles in 'despair' after son Harry's claims about sour relations

  09-03-2021 08:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harry said that Prince Charles stopped taking his calls when he tried to discuss his and Meghan's exit as working royals.
  
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• Pregnant Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Archie share new family photo

  09-03-2021 08:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The new photo was shared in celebration of International Women's Day and to welcome a baby girl for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
  
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• Prince Philip death announcement from train company alarms royal fans

  09-03-2021 08:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  TransPennine Express has issued an apology over an erroneous announcement that the Duke of Edinburgh has died from his illness.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip did not raise concerns about Archie's skin colour

  09-03-2021 06:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry refused to divulge who was involved in talks about Archie's skin colour but assured that his grandparents were not part of it.
  
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• Queen refuses to sign off Palace statement on Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview

  09-03-2021 06:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Royal Household staff and Royal Communications are reportedly ignoring calls from journalists.
  
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• European stocks gain as EU works to boost vaccine supply

  09-03-2021 06:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Factors boosting stocks include progress on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package and increasing momentum behind coronavirus vaccines.
  
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• From suicidal thoughts to racism: Harry and Meghan unload on royal family

  09-03-2021 05:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan, a mixed-race former television actress, described herself as "naively" unprepared for life in the pressure cooker of the royal family.
  
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• Wanted: a long-term strategy for UK business

  09-03-2021 05:00
  The government has gone cold on the idea of an industrial strategy just at the point it needs it most
  
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• Frost urged to cool tensions with Brussels over Brexit

  09-03-2021 05:00
  Business groups and exporters warn lack of consensus could seriously damage UK economy
  
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• Frost urged to cool it as tensions flare with Brussels over Brexit

  09-03-2021 05:00
  Business groups and exporters warn lack of consensus could seriously damage UK economy
  
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• Business urges Frost to cool trade tensions with Brussels

  09-03-2021 05:00
  Exporters call for less abrasive stance and build consensus to avoid damaging economy
  
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• Thousands defy virus restrictions for International Women's Day rallies

  09-03-2021 04:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Women took to the streets in peaceful democracies and in countries gripped by conflict, though in far smaller numbers than last year
  
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• US denounces Russian 'disinformation' over Covid vaccines

  09-03-2021 04:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Global Engagement Center said that thousands of Russian-linked social media accounts have run a coordinated campaign to undermine official narratives on Covid-19.
  
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• More than 700,000 Covid-19 deaths in Latin America: AFP tally

  09-03-2021 03:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Brazil, the country second-hardest hit after the United States, has registered more than 266,000 deaths from 11 million reported infections.
  
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• Shops return to rural Sweden but are now staff-free

  09-03-2021 01:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In Sweden shops with no staff are popular in rural locations that have lost their local shops.
  
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• UK retail sales return to growth despite lockdown

  09-03-2021 01:02
  Reopening of schools and increased spending on home improvement drive recovery
  
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• Business dismay at decision to drop plan for UK industrial strategy

  09-03-2021 00:18
  Move to more ad hoc approach for economic support draws fire from opposition and lobby groups
  
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