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• Roman Abramovich sues HarperCollins over Chelsea acquisition claims

  22-03-2021 19:43
  Billionaire says claim that he acquired club at Kremlin’s orders is defamatory
  
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• UK ‘tax day’ to include cuts to red tape

  22-03-2021 17:25
  Proposals for VAT, modernising stamp duty taxes and taxation of asset holding companies expected
  
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• Leon Black quits citing 'relentless' impact of Epstein probe

  22-03-2021 17:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leon Black unexpectedly steps down, saying inquiries into links with Jeffrey Epstein took a toll on his health.
  
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• B&Q-owner Kingfisher boosted by new 'young DIY-ers'

  22-03-2021 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kingfisher says 18-34 year-olds did more home improvements during lockdown than any other age group.
  
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• Deliveroo targets valuation of up to £8.8bn in share listing

  22-03-2021 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company plans to issue shares on the London Stock Exchange with customers invited to invest.
  
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• Martin Bashir denies manipulating Princess Diana, blames 'mystics' for 'smears' against royal family

  22-03-2021 11:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In the infamous 1995 Panorama interview, Princess Diana spoke about her "crowded" marriage with Prince Charles.
  
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• Queen 'constantly frustrated' with Prince Charles; 'more affectionate' to Prince Andrew

  22-03-2021 11:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Royal experts discuss Queen Elizabeth II's relations with her sons in new documentary, which also features now-declassified documents.
  
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• Police raid Johnny Depp's Hollywood Hills mansion over intruder calls

  22-03-2021 11:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The intruder made himself a drink and even took a shower in Johnny Depp's home.
  
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• Police raid Johnny Depp's Hollywood Hills mansion over intruder alert

  22-03-2021 11:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The intruder made himself a drink and even took a shower in Johnny Depp's home.
  
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• 'F1: Drive to Survive' season 3, episode 6 review: Red Bull's musical chairs

  22-03-2021 11:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Pierre Gasly redeems himself while Albon faces the heat.
  
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• Prince William contests Prince Harry's claim that he is 'trapped' by royal life

  22-03-2021 10:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Cambridge thinks his brother's statement about his life as a royal is "way off the mark."
  
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• Unseen Oprah chat clips could air while Queen plans 'diversity drive' at palace

  22-03-2021 10:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  There are still more than 90 minutes of unused footage from Harry and Meghan's interview, which ITV wants to broadcast.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo staying at Juventus despite Serie A disaster

  22-03-2021 09:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Manager Andrea Pirlo is also staying on even as Juventus stands to lose their long reign as Serie A champions.
  
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• Amber Heard angers 'Justice League' fans with her return as Mera

  22-03-2021 09:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Netizens expected Zack Snyder to have just removed Amber Heard given her minimal role in the first "Justice League."
  
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• Orlando Bloom talks drinking 'brain oil,' not having 'enough sex' with Katy Perry

  22-03-2021 09:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Twitter users are confused whether Bloom's interview was a spoof or unintentionally hilarious.
  
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• Ben Shephard steps in for Piers Morgan on 'Good Morning Britain'

  22-03-2021 08:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  ITV is still looking for a permanent host to replace Piers Morgan on "Good Morning Britain."
  
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• Kylian Mbappe proves PSG doesn't need Lionel Messi

  22-03-2021 08:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The French striker scored his 100th goal for the defending champions.
  
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• Messi shines as Barcelona thrashes Real Sociedad

  22-03-2021 07:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid holds on to a 4-point lead at the top of the table.
  
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• Trumps get trolled on Twitter as Mar-a-Lago partially shuts down due to COVID-19

  22-03-2021 06:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump family became a trending topic again after Melania shared a picture to mark the 15th birthday of her only son Barron.
  
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• Trump gets trolled on Twitter as Mar-a-Lago partially shuts down due to COVID-19

  22-03-2021 06:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Trump family became a trending topic again after Melania shared a picture to mark the 15th birthday of her only son Barron.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson says Meghan Markle could end up like Princess Diana after Oprah interview

  22-03-2021 06:35 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson predicts that in five years the Duchess of Sussex will be sitting on the back of a playboy's yacht.
  
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• The case for taxing the rich more

  22-03-2021 06:00
  Old arguments against progressive taxation make little sense in a post-pandemic world
  
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• Australia disaster: Fresh rain brings biggest flood in decades

  22-03-2021 05:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Residents of official disaster zones are eligible for emergency government support payments of Aus$1,000 (US$770) per adult and Aus$400 per child.
  
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• UK strategy will create zombie companies that cannot grow

  22-03-2021 05:08
  
  Covid loans are all well and good, but the UK government needs to consider the economy in the round
  
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• Odey Asset Management loses executive pay tax battle

  22-03-2021 05:00
  Hedge fund said deferred plan was response to regulatorypressure after financial crisis
  
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• UK to unveil global focus in defence modernisation plans

  22-03-2021 04:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The long-awaited proposals, detailed in a report entitled "Defence in a Competitive Age", focus heavily on boosting the country's navy and global footprint.
  
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• Trump to launch own social media platform: ex-aide

  22-03-2021 04:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Despite Trump's defeat in November by Democrat Joe Biden, he remains influential in the Republican Party.
  
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• Protester killed in central Myanmar and two Australians arrested

  22-03-2021 04:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  International condemnation by Washington, Brussels and the United Nations has so far failed to halt the bloodshed.
  
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• AstraZeneca confidence drops as Europe protests grow

  22-03-2021 04:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The coronavirus, which has killed more than 2.7 million people, has been spreading faster recently, with new infections up globally by 14 percent in the last week.
  
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• 'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'

  22-03-2021 01:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise.
  
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• Call to make remote working UK default to help levelling-up

  22-03-2021 01:03
  Demos think-tank finds majority against returning full time to office, creating potential route to local regeneration
  
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