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• British Steel CEO Ron Deelen to resign at end of March

  16-03-2021 23:47
  Departure comes just over a year after Chinese takeover of UK’s second-largest steelmaker
  
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• British Steel boss Ron Deelen to resign at end of March

  16-03-2021 23:47
  Departure comes just over a year after Chinese takeover of UK’s second-largest steelmaker
  
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• Football Index collapse: MPs call for inquiry into 'scandal'

  16-03-2021 22:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The failure of the betting site raises serious questions about regulation of the gambling industry, MPs say.
  
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• Defence and security review sets out Global Britain’s balancing act

  16-03-2021 21:11
  Striking announcements on nuclear deterrent, biological and chemical warfare, and even of potential for another pandemic
  
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• Universities warn over £1bn bill for staying in EU research programme

  16-03-2021 20:42
  Jobs and projects at risk if UK Research and Innovation has to cover fee for Horizon Europe on its own, says letter to PM
  
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• Building ‘Global Britain’ will require hard choices

  16-03-2021 20:11
  Image of UK as a mini-superpower does not match funds and capabilities
  
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• Venture capital ploughs $15bn into UK tech companies in 2020

  16-03-2021 16:49 via s17026.pcdn.co
  
  Originally written by Timothy Adler on Growth Business
  Venture capital investment into British technology companies hit a new record last year, with $15bn being ploughed into UK tech – $200m higher than 2019. Investment gathered momentum throughout 2020, reaching a peak last December at $1.9bn, despite the pandemic. This means that the UK, once again, led Europe for venture capital investment in tech,
  
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• Ford chooses Dagenham for new Transit engines

  16-03-2021 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company says the move will help to safeguard jobs at the site, which currently employs 1,900 people.
  
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• Seven COVID-19 patients die in Jordan after hospital runs out of oxygen

  16-03-2021 11:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Relatives, along with protesters, gathered outside the hospital, which necessitated King Abdullah to intervene in order to diffuse the crowd.
  
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• Zidane says Cristiano Ronaldo comeback 'can happen'

  16-03-2021 11:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ronaldo is Real Madrid's all-time record goalscorer with 450 goals in 438 appearances.
  
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• Greggs to open shops despite first loss in 36 years

  16-03-2021 10:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bakery chain is confident of long-term recovery despite sales being hit amid the pandemic.
  
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• FCA brings money laundering charges against NatWest

  16-03-2021 10:41
  Regulator launches criminal proceedings after gold dealer Fowler Oldfield deposited £365m with bank
  
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• Angelina Jolie says she likes being older; 'looking forward' to her 50s

  16-03-2021 10:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The actress said she has been focusing on "healing our family" after her divorce with Brad Pitt.
  
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• Kate Middleton is spitting image of son Louis in throwback picture and she 'loves it'

  16-03-2021 09:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kate shared an old picture with her mother, Carole Middleton, on the occasion of Mother's Day in the UK on Sunday.
  
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• Grammys blasted for excluding Naya Rivera and Nick Cordero from memorial tribute

  16-03-2021 09:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fans have been taking to social media to express their disappointment with the decision.
  
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• Michelle Obama calls Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's Oprah interview a 'teachable moment'

  16-03-2021 09:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  "I pray for forgiveness and healing for them so that they can use this as a teachable moment for us all," Michelle Obama said.
  
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• Alex Rodriguez flies to Dominican Republic to be with Jennifer Lopez

  16-03-2021 09:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alex Rodriguez reunited with Jennifer Lopez in the Caribbean where she is filming "Shotgun Wedding."
  
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• Real Madrid names squad against Atalanta, Hazard out injured yet again

  16-03-2021 09:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Belgian came in as a substitute against Elche last Saturday, but is now sidelined once again.
  
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• German critic slams Kate Middleton's 'mistakes' after Harry, Meghan Oprah interview

  16-03-2021 07:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  German news editor Laura Schäfer said Kate Middleton "reacted wrongly" several times in the wake of the interview.
  
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• Meghan and Harry heading for divorce after Oprah interview, claims Samantha Markle

  16-03-2021 07:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The 56-year-old also said that Meghan should be issuing a "public apology" to their father, Thomas Markle, to restore their relationship.
  
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• Barcelona threatens Atletico Madrid title hopes with latest La Liga victory

  16-03-2021 07:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Barcelona is now just four points behind the leaders.
  
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• Republic CEO calls Queen Elizabeth II 'pointless' as head of state

  16-03-2021 06:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Republic CEO Graham Smith says Queen Elizabeth II only acts on orders coming from the Prime Minister.
  
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• Brexit: the low-paid migrant workers ‘trapped’ on Britain’s farms

  16-03-2021 06:00
  Employers are setting demanding targets for labourers on the UK’s seasonal work scheme
  
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• Pippa Middleton welcomes daughter with husband James Matthews; Kate and William 'overjoyed'

  16-03-2021 05:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The baby has been named Grace Elizabeth Jane Matthews, her middle names a nod to her grandmothers, Carole Elizabeth Middleton and Jane Matthews.
  
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• Elon Musk crowned 'Technoking' at Tesla

  16-03-2021 04:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The company did not say whether the new titles, which are effective immediately, would bring with them any additional duties.
  
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• Kim Jong Un's sister warns US as Biden envoys begin Asia trip

  16-03-2021 04:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kim Yo Jong is a trusted adviser to her brother and was a key voice when inter-Korean tensions mounted last year.
  
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• Biden's immigration policy takes heat as migrant levels soar

  16-03-2021 03:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In February, the US Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) arrested about 100,000 people at the southern border.
  
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• UK to increase nuclear stockpile: reports

  16-03-2021 03:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  It comes as London looks to reposition itself post-Brexit, rebranding itself "Global Britain" and eyeing new opportunities beyond the European Union.
  
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• Major EU nations halt AstraZeneca but WHO says it is safe

  16-03-2021 03:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  More than 350 million vaccines have now been administered globally, but poorer countries are still lagging far behind.
  
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• 'Thorntons says it's closing stores - but we're still open'

  16-03-2021 01:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Rees and wife Katy say they've had worried calls from staff after the chocolate maker said all stores would close.
  
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• So you want a career in building computer games?

  16-03-2021 01:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into.
  
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• North Sea oil and gas groups cut investment by £3bn

  16-03-2021 01:01
  Drilling declines to levels last seen in 1970s as pandemic and energy transition put industry’s future in question
  
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