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• Reopening verdict: 'It was 'buzzing, chaotic and crazy'

  16-04-2021 23:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Business owners tell how their first week of trading has gone after lockdown rules eased in England and Wales.
  
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• UK banks exclude new homes from low-deposit mortgage scheme

  16-04-2021 21:00
  Lenders wary of helping first-time buyers of new-builds judged vulnerable to price falls
  
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• UK finds variant linked to severe second wave in India

  16-04-2021 18:10
  Discovery of 77 cases of new strain prompts calls to add India to Britain’s travel ‘red list’
  
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• UK finds more cases of variant linked to severe second wave in India

  16-04-2021 18:10
  Discovery of 77 infections with new strain prompts calls to add India to Britain’s travel ‘red list’
  
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• Pre-pandemic EU migration to UK revised up

  16-04-2021 17:41
  New Office for National Statistics data significantly changes picture of immigration over the past decade
  
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• UK aerospace industry raises alarm over pause in R&D state funding

  16-04-2021 16:46
  Executives say move could hold Britain’s aviation industry back as international rivals target green innovation
  
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• Archegos collapse costs Morgan Stanley $911m

  16-04-2021 16:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US investment bank Morgan Stanley's lending to the collapsed hedge fund cost it nearly $1bn.
  
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• Church’s price hike: cobblers or canny?

  16-04-2021 15:45
  If we’re going to see demand-driven inflation anywhere, then the luxury segment is an obvious place to look.
  
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• Businesses in England say £5bn restart grants not paid in time for reopening

  16-04-2021 15:22
  Bosses complain that funds have not arrived to cover cost of making premises Covid-safe
  
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• Mortgage war rejoined as UK market confidence grows

  16-04-2021 14:50
  Lender offers boost to self-employed affected by pandemic
  
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• Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica

  16-04-2021 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica.
  
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• The great reopening only emphasises the UK’s divergent fortunes

  16-04-2021 14:03
  We are two nations, and only one will have scope for a roaring 2020s
  
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• Matt Hancock accused of ‘cronyism’ over his stake in NHS supplier

  16-04-2021 14:00
  No 10 insists UK health secretary has ‘acted entirely properly’
  
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• Labour attacks Hancock ‘cronyism’ over 15% stake in NHS supplier

  16-04-2021 14:00
  No 10 insists health secretary has ‘acted entirely properly’ over holding in storage and shredding specialist where his sister is a director
  
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• 30 guests attending Prince Philip's funeral revealed; no place for former daughter-in-law Sarah Ferguson

  16-04-2021 12:51 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Philip's funeral cortege will be accompanied by his four children and several of his grandchildren.
  
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• Conor McGregor vs Jake Paul: 'A lot closer than anyone thinks,' YouTube star says

  16-04-2021 12:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jake Paul is keen to tempt Conor McGregor to a boxing match and believes he will be an easier challenge than Manny Pacquiao.
  
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• Bobby Brown blames Nick Gordon for Whitney Houston's death; claims 'foul play' in daughter Bobbi's death

  16-04-2021 12:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Bobbi's boyfriend Nick Gordon, who was raised together with her by Bobby Brown, was later found liable for her death.
  
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• Hammerson: Shopping centre giant slashes rents in revival bid

  16-04-2021 11:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hammerson, whose centres include the Bullring and Brent Cross, is "resetting rents to more affordable levels".
  
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• Deals of the week April 12 to April 16 – GrowthBusiness roundup

  16-04-2021 11:30 via s17026.pcdn.co
  
  Originally written by Timothy Adler on Growth Business
  Digital+ Partners sends £29m to Seven Senders Seven Senders, the parcel shipping delivery platform, has closed a Series C funding round of $40m (£29m). As with previous funding rounds, the lead investor was Digital+ Partners alongside European VC BTOV. Customers include e-commerce brands such as ASOS, Shop Apotheke, Lillydoo, Mister Spex, Juniqe, Flaconi, Westwing, Best
  
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• Justin Theroux opens up about his divorce from Jennifer Aniston

  16-04-2021 11:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  "Like it or not, we didn't have that dramatic split, and we love each other," the "Leftovers" star said.
  
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• Manchester United striker target asked to make summer transfer decision

  16-04-2021 10:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane has been loyal to Spurs since his breakthrough but the lack of silver is reportedly making him consider his long-term future with the club.
  
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• Prince Philip made no attempt to hide 'disdain' for 'romantic' Prince Charles

  16-04-2021 10:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Charles himself hinted upon his differences with his father in a biography.
  
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• Lionel Messi's record-breaking boots to be auctioned for charity

  16-04-2021 10:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Messi wore the boots when he broke Pele's record for most number of goals for a single club.
  
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• Prince Charles in 'floods of tears' after visit to Windsor Castle

  16-04-2021 09:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales was photographed looking tearful as he was driven off from the Berkshire royal residence.
  
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• Queen had to make 'difficult decisions' about Prince Philip's funeral; will sit alone at ceremony

  16-04-2021 09:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  However, the monarch will have the company of one of her ladies-in-waiting on her way to the Chapel.
  
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• Gal Gadot credits Princess Diana in her 'Wonder Woman' portrayal

  16-04-2021 09:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The actress said she tried to channel the Princess of Wales' compassion in her superhero role.
  
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• Arteta praises Unai Emery as former Arsenal boss ignores reunion drama

  16-04-2021 09:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Arsenal will face former manager Unai Emery's Villarreal in the semifinals of the Europa League with both teams looking for a way into the Champions League.
  
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• Real Madrid crisis: Fatigue threatens to derail title hopes

  16-04-2021 09:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Los Blancos is at risk of losing more starters to injury if Zidane does not find a way to rest them.
  
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• Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez call off engagement; split was 'very amicable'

  16-04-2021 08:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Reports emerged last month that the duo has called it quits, but they issued a clarification within a few hours that they are still together.
  
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• Did Pete Davidson, Phoebe Dynevor confirm they are dating?

  16-04-2021 08:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The rumoured couple wore matching necklaces as a "romantic gesture" while they are physically apart from each other.
  
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• Dan Evans shocks Novak Djokovic, reveals locker room incident that 'fired him up'

  16-04-2021 07:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dan Evans beat World No.1 Novak Djokovic 6-4. 7-5 to enter his first Masters 1000 quarterfinals on Thursday in Monte Carlo.
  
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• China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback

  16-04-2021 07:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown
  
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• Queen Elizabeth II orders Prince Harry, William to walk apart at Prince Philip's funeral

  16-04-2021 06:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The brothers' cousin Peter Phillips will walk between them during the procession.
  
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• PSG star Neymar Jr. announces new pivotal role

  16-04-2021 06:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian has stepped into the role of "cultural ambassador" for PokerStars.net.
  
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• Taper traps can leave you paying 60 per cent taxes

  16-04-2021 06:00
  It’s Rishi Sunak’s turn to simplify the system — he could start by scrapping tapers
  
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• High street’s woes hit private landlords

  16-04-2021 06:00
  Property investors struggle to navigate exit from pandemic and the advance of online shopping
  
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• Bid to forge ‘Global Britain’ can’t ignore Cairn’s India debt

  16-04-2021 06:00
  Trade department reluctant to engage in dispute with New Delhi ahead of Boris Johnson trip
  
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• India battered by second Covid wave as virus imperils Olympics

  16-04-2021 05:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Over 2.9 million people have died of Covid-19 around the world since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019.
  
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• Chauvin decides not to testify at George Floyd murder trial

  16-04-2021 05:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted of the most serious charge -- second-degree murder.
  
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• Bezos says Amazon needs better 'vision' for workers

  16-04-2021 04:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon has argued that most of its workers don't want or need a union and that it already provides more than most other employers, with a minimum $15 hourly wage and other benefits.
  
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• Pfizer CEO: Vaccine third dose 'likely' needed within 12 months

  16-04-2021 04:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The pharmaceutical giant announced in February that it was testing a third dose of its vaccine to better combat the emerging variants.
  
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• Citigroup to exit consumer banking in 13 markets

  16-04-2021 04:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US banking group will shut down its retail operations in countries including China and India.
  
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• Brazil's Bolsonaro promises Biden to end deforestation, seeks financial help

  16-04-2021 04:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  In the 12 months to August 2020, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon increased 9.5 percent, destroying an area bigger than Jamaica, according to government data.
  
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• US imposes sanctions on Russia over cyber-attacks

  16-04-2021 04:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dozens of entities are targeted over attacks including alleged interference in the 2020 elections.
  
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• TUI says summer holiday season can be saved

  16-04-2021 01:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The boss of Europe's biggest holiday company thinks successful vaccine programmes can prevent another washout.
  
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• ITV AdVentures to invest £15m in consumer start-ups this year

  16-04-2021 01:01 via s17026.pcdn.co
  
  Originally written by Timothy Adler on Growth Business
  EXCLUSIVE: ITV AdVentures, the broadcaster’s new venture capital arm, plans to invest £15m in up to five consumer start-ups this year. And it plans to double down on its VC initiative again in 2022, investing another £15m in between three and five start-ups. ITV AdVentures offers between £1m and £5m worth of TV ads in
  
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• Colin the Caterpillar cake row: Judge Rinder gives his verdict

  16-04-2021 00:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marks & Spencer has begun legal action against Aldi, arguing the retailer's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake infringes its Colin the Caterpillar trademark.
  
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