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• Labour steps up pressure over Cameron’s Greensill lobbying

  13-04-2021 20:47
  UK opposition party wants parliamentary inquiry into former prime minister’s work for collapsed finance firm
  
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• Senior civil servant held Greensill role while still in government

  13-04-2021 20:44
  Labour steps up call for inquiry into finance group after revelation about procurement chief Bill Crothers
  
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• Senior civil servant also held role at Greensill Capital

  13-04-2021 20:44
  Labour steps up call for inquiry into finance company after revelation about Bill Crothers
  
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• Bank of England’s chief economist to run Royal Society of Arts

  13-04-2021 18:26
  Andy Haldane will leave central bank in June after working there since 1989
  
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• Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing

  13-04-2021 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Singapore-based firm started as a ride-hailing company and has since expanded.
  
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• Kwarteng puts pressure on Gupta to refinance his steel empire

  13-04-2021 17:21
  Business secretary leaves open possibility of the UK providing a financial lifeline to save jobs
  
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• Liberty Steel: Kwarteng defends rejecting request for £170m bailout

  13-04-2021 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The business secretary says the government had to ensure that any money provided would stay in the UK.
  
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• Princess Mako of Japan, still willing to renounce royal rights to marry a commoner

  13-04-2021 12:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The wedding was postponed due to some financial dispute on the end of the groom-to-be, Kei Komuro and his family, which the royal family disapproves.
  
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• Denmark charges six from UK and US with cum-ex fraud

  13-04-2021 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  They are accused of defrauding the Danish treasury in a trading scam through a German bank.
  
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• Rio Ferdinand asks Manchester United to sign striker compared to Filippo Inzaghi

  13-04-2021 12:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Red Devils could look to bolster their striker department in the summer with links to Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
  
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• UK exports to EU rebound partially after January's slump

  13-04-2021 11:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite the improvement, exports still remain below 2020 levels, the UK statistics body says.
  
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• Defence giant Babcock International to cut 1,000 jobs

  13-04-2021 11:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government contractor also expects a "significant" £1.7bn write-off as part of a company review.
  
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• Neymar Jr. stuck with PSG: Can no other club afford him?

  13-04-2021 11:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Neymar has long been linked to a return to his former club, FC Barcelona.
  
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• Brexit prompts JD Sports to open Dublin warehouse

  13-04-2021 11:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The firm's imports to GB now incur tariffs when they are distributed onward to its stores across Europe.
  
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• Landsec rent payments show little sign of improvement

  13-04-2021 11:29
  UK commercial landlord collects two-thirds of money due from tenants in March
  
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• Kanye West makes three requests in response to Kim Kardashian's divorce filing

  13-04-2021 11:19 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Kanye West wants joint legal and physical custody of his four kids with Kim Kardashian.
  
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• Monte Carlo Masters: Rafael Nadal provides injury update

  13-04-2021 11:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal has not played a competitive match since his loss in the quarterfinals of the 2021 Australian Open to Stefanos Tsitsipas.
  
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• Prince Andrew hopes to get back to public life after father's funeral; Palace and Prince Charles disagree

  13-04-2021 10:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Duke of York still harbours thoughts that he can make a comeback and genuinely thinks that's possible.
  
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• Piers Morgan says Sarah Ferguson sent support after Meghan Markle row

  13-04-2021 10:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  "People have said how much they miss your morning joy and humour. Get back out there!" the Duchess of York texted Piers Morgan.
  
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• Haaland transfer: Manchester United asked to look elsewhere after Dortmund ends talks

  13-04-2021 10:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Erling Haaland is wanted by Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and Chelsea among others.
  
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• DMX's family warns fans of scammers soliciting money for his funeral

  13-04-2021 10:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The family said they have funeral costs covered and they have not authorised any sales of his merchandise.
  
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• DMX family warns fans of scammers soliciting money for his funeral

  13-04-2021 10:11 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The family said they have funeral costs covered and they have not authorised any sales of his merchandise.
  
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• Meghan Markle's friends say she adored Prince Philip; but won't attend funeral for surprising reason

  13-04-2021 09:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meghan has spoken to her grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, to express her sympathies.
  
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• Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Zidane's right-back problems

  13-04-2021 09:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid won the first leg of the quarter-final encounter 3-1.
  
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• Goldman Sachs to open Birmingham office in tech push

  13-04-2021 09:40
  US investment bank will create hundreds of jobs in largest UK base outside London
  
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• Goldmans backs office life with Birmingham tech hub

  13-04-2021 09:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The investment bank is creating a new Midlands outpost which will eventually employ up to 500 staff.
  
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• UK rail baffles visually-impaired customers with greyscale tribute to Prince Philip

  13-04-2021 09:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The government guidelines for the period of national mourning had only suggested 'black edging or black banners' that has been done by several organisations.
  
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• Surprised Dustin Poirier puts ball in Conor McGregor's court despite insult laden rant

  13-04-2021 08:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier was expected to take place in July but now remains in the balance after their war of words.
  
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• BBC receives over 110k complaints over Prince Philip coverage

  13-04-2021 08:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  At least 110,994 viewers expressed displeasure at the extent of the coverage on Prince Philip's death.
  
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• UK economy returns to growth despite Covid restrictions

  13-04-2021 08:31
  Output increased in February, but by less than expected
  
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• £40 million-rated attacker asked to pick Tottenham over 'average' Arsenal

  13-04-2021 07:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jesse Lingard has been in fine form since joining West Ham United on loan from Manchester United in January.
  
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• William and Harry share contrasting tributes to Prince Philip

  13-04-2021 06:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  William remembered his grandpa's "mischievous sense of humour," while Harry dubbed him "legend of banter."
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo increasingly angry and frustrated at Juventus

  13-04-2021 06:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Portuguese star has been wearing his emotions on his sleeve.
  
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• Henry Cavill goes Instagram official with new girlfriend, 'party girl' Natalie Viscuso

  13-04-2021 06:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Henry Cavill is said to be "smitten" with Natalie Viscuso whom he met years ago when he filmed "Superman."
  
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• Towercos signal the prospect of healthy returns

  13-04-2021 06:00
  Digital infrastructure Reits have high valuations, but serve a sector with accelerating demand
  
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• Knoxville school shooting: Police officer among multiple victims at high school

  13-04-2021 05:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  There have been no confirmed reports as to the number of wounded. The incident was first reported at about 4:00 p.m. local time.
  
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• How French companies are also being hit hard by Brexit

  13-04-2021 05:00
  Pain from the EU-UK trade deal has not only been felt by British businesses and consumers
  
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• Coinbase brings cryptocurrencies to Wall Street

  13-04-2021 04:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Before its spectacular rise in recent months, bitcoin had experienced setbacks, particularly in 2018 when the currency kept falling.
  
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• Japan to release treated Fukushima water into the sea: PM

  13-04-2021 04:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The ALPS filtration process removes most radioactive elements from the water, but some remain, including tritium.
  
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• UK variant not linked to more serious infections: study

  13-04-2021 04:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The research found however that the variant was associated with a higher viral load and reproduction rate than normal variants.
  
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• China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure

  13-04-2021 04:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm.
  
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• Pandemic hits 'critical point' as Europe deaths top one million

  13-04-2021 04:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The coronavirus has already killed more than 2.9 million people and infected nearly 136 million across the world.
  
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• Lockdown lifting in Liverpool: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

  13-04-2021 01:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Excitement, relief and cocktails flowed as bars and non-essential shops reopened in Liverpool.
  
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• Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus

  13-04-2021 01:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad.
  
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• 'I put those goggles on and just fell in love'

  13-04-2021 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time.
  
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