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• Uber and Lyft to swap data on banned drivers

  11-03-2021 23:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The two taxi apps have faced scrutiny for how they handle incidents of sexual assault and other safety issues.
  
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• Singapore PM: 'Considerable risk' of severe US-China tensions

  11-03-2021 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says there is "significant anxiety" over US-China ties.
  
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• UK coal mine project hit by climate change concerns

  11-03-2021 22:29
  Government orders public inquiry into £160m scheme in north-west England
  
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• Government criticised over design of levelling up fund

  11-03-2021 21:24
  Methodology published on Thursday fails to include accepted measures for deprivation
  
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• Sunak worries about risk of rising interest rates

  11-03-2021 20:24
  Chancellor concerned higher borrowing costs could destabilise public finances
  
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• Covid stimulus: Biden signs $1.9tn relief bill into law

  11-03-2021 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US government has now spent more than $5tn on recovery efforts during the pandemic.
  
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• UK pushes back full Brexit border checks by another six months

  11-03-2021 19:28
  EU goods will enter UK almost unhindered until January while British exports to bloc face strict controls
  
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• Disadvantaged pupils hit by ‘discriminatory’ English funding change

  11-03-2021 18:14
  Failure to take account of children recently pushed on to free meals means schools will miss out on millions of pounds
  
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• Exchange email hack: Hundreds of UK firms compromised

  11-03-2021 18:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hackers linked to China have found footholds inside hundreds of companies after a mass hack.
  
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• Brexit: UK delays border checks on EU goods into Great Britain

  11-03-2021 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ministers say the move will help firms after Covid - but Labour says it "smacks of ill-preparedness".
  
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• HSBC plans to phase out coal financing by 2040

  11-03-2021 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bank will ask investors to back the plan following pressure from a shareholder campaign group.
  
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• Covid: Jet2 customer asked to pay £1,000 to change flight dates

  11-03-2021 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Olivia Sparnenn-Josh says she opted against a refund when her trip last year was cancelled.
  
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• John Lewis warns of 'painful' store closures

  11-03-2021 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The retail giant reports big losses and says it does not expect to reopen all of its shops post-lockdown.
  
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• Hard Brexit puts pressure on borders — not just in NI but in Wales and Scotland too

  11-03-2021 16:03
  Cameron’s comments that Brexit had the power to ‘unleash demons’ look worryingly prescient
  
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• Derbyshire cheese maker upset at £180 post-Brexit Stilton fee

  11-03-2021 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hartington Creamery says the paperwork needed for each order is costing too much.
  
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• Collapse in German imports from UK bodes ill for post-Brexit trade

  11-03-2021 13:07
  Scale of drop is unprecedented this side of the millennium as border disruptions kick in
  
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• Virtual reality headsets for work ‘could snowball’

  11-03-2021 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Use of the headsets by people working from home could pick up quite rapidly, a business group says.
  
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• Twitter erupts after Meghan Markle's friend Janina Gavankar's interview

  11-03-2021 12:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Janina says Meghan Markle has many texts and emails to corroborate her racism claims.
  
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• Britain more attractive for foreign investment post-Brexit, say CEOs

  11-03-2021 11:50 via s17026.pcdn.co
  
  Originally written by Timothy Adler on Growth Business
  Britain has become a more attractive investment proposition for foreign companies post Brexit, says a survey of 5,000 global business leaders. The UK has overtaken India as the world’s fourth most promising foreign investment opportunity, according to PwC’s annual CEO Survey. America, China and Germany remained the top three investment destinations. >See also: Founders to
  
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• Local power networks face prospect of slashed returns

  11-03-2021 11:37
  Ofgem proposal would hit companies such as ScottishPower, Northern Powergrid and UK Power Networks
  
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• NYC school discourages use of "mom" or "dad" in favour of more inclusive terms

  11-03-2021 11:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The guide also defined the acceptable term that would be used to refer to a nanny or a babysitter, which should be "caregiver."
  
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• Celebrities support 'courageous' Meghan Markle after Oprah interview

  11-03-2021 11:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sarah Silverman suggested that Prince Harry should take his wife's last name.
  
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• Prince Charles' timely photo-op with Black NHS workers raises questions

  11-03-2021 11:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Clarence House seems to be sending a message to those who may suspect that the Prince of Wales could be racist.
  
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• Roger Federer returns in an attempt to fend off Djokovic

  11-03-2021 10:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Swiss star has finally returned to competitive tennis after spending the past year recovering from knee surgery.
  
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• Family of Phoenix 911 operator files $35 million suit against city, claiming she died from being "overworked"

  11-03-2021 10:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Before her demise, Cooper had to deal with coronavirus for about six weeks, and was not able to work during that time.
  
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• Family of 911 operator files $35 million suit, claiming she died from being "overworked"

  11-03-2021 10:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Before her demise, Cooper had to deal with coronavirus for about six weeks, and was not able to work during that time.
  
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• Mother's fury as son, 5, forced to remove faeces out of toilet with bare hands in school

  11-03-2021 10:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The toddler's mother wants the teacher suspended or terminated and not just put on administrative leave.
  
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• Queen to talk to family about Meghan's racism claims amid 'fears' unknown royal would be 'named'

  11-03-2021 10:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harry and Meghan might reveal the name of the royal if the palace denies the allegations
  
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• Ryan Murphy breaks silence on claims he broke college fund promise for Naya Rivera's son

  11-03-2021 08:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Naya Rivera's father accused "Glee" bosses of backing out on their promise in July 2020 to open a trust fund for her son Josey after her death.
  
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• Princess Diana's letter before her death reveals loyalty to Queen Elizabeth II, monarchy

  11-03-2021 08:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In the letter, Princess Diana expressed her longing "to hug the Queen."
  
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• Sergio Ramos back in full training ahead of Atalanta match

  11-03-2021 08:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ramos is back from his knee surgery ahead of schedule and will likely be available for the important Champions League match.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth II orders palace staff to keep silent about Harry and Meghan in 'three-line whip'

  11-03-2021 07:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The queen will possibly make a phone call to the couple as she believes a more personal approach would be better in this case.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo contract extension 'not on the table' says Juventus chief

  11-03-2021 07:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ronaldo's contract runs until 2022, and a possible extension is not yet being discussed.
  
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• House price forecasts lifted after Budget measures

  11-03-2021 06:00
  Stamp duty holiday and furlough extensions boost market, say agents
  
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• Canada PM Justin Trudeau comments on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's Oprah interview

  11-03-2021 05:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister wishes all members of the British Royal Family the very best and vows to fight against racism.
  
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• Lionel Messi's friend Sergio Aguero receives Barcelona contract offer

  11-03-2021 05:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  It is well-known that Messi and Aguero have a very close friendship.
  
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• Barcelona makes move to sign Aguero in bid to keep Messi

  11-03-2021 05:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  It is well-known that Messi and Aguero have a very close friendship.
  
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• Lionel Messi bids goodbye to UCL with missed penalty

  11-03-2021 04:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  PSG eliminated Barcelona from this year's Champions League with a 5-2 aggregate scoreline.
  
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• Mexico close to legalising recreational marijuana use

  11-03-2021 03:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Legalisation also risks a backlash from drug cartels who control the lucrative illegal trade.
  
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• Perseverance 'SuperCam' begins hunt for past life on Mars

  11-03-2021 03:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Its core mission lasts just over two years, but the rover could remain operational well beyond that.
  
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• Biden victory as Congress passes huge Covid relief plan

  11-03-2021 03:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Republican lawmakers attacked what they called the bill's "socialist agenda" and massive cost, saying more than 90 percent does not go to directly combatting Covid-19.
  
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• Roblox, after winning over kids, becomes a hit on Wall Street

  11-03-2021 02:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The platform allows users to create their own video games and gives them a share of related revenue.
  
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• Royal family contests Harry and Meghan's racism claims

  11-03-2021 02:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The queen's statement said the charge of racism was "concerning" and would be "taken very seriously", but added that it would be "addressed by the family privately".
  
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• 'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations'

  11-03-2021 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Los Angeles awards season workers who have had to find new jobs.
  
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• UK manufacturers lose revenue and business since leaving EU

  11-03-2021 01:01
  Survey shows more than 33% have suffered increased costs as a result of delays and red tape
  
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