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Small firms get loans they need: £5billion lent in just three days

Chancellor Rishi Sunak was forced to rethink the Government's original coronavirus Loan Scheme after thousands of small businesses warned they would go bust without quick access to cash.




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Manchester United 'draw up three-man shortlist with Ousmane Dembele a target'

Manchester United have drawn up a three-man shortlist with Ousmane Dembele, Timo Werner and Moussa Dembele all down as targets according to the Transfer Window Podcast. 




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Chile manager confirms Alexis Sanchez could miss THREE MONTHS with an ankle injury

Sanchez, who is on-loan at Inter from Manchester United, injured the tendons in his left ankle late on during a feisty friendly against Colombia on Saturday, and he may require surgery.




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Inter Milan 2-1 Fiorentina: Christian Eriksen comes off the bench to make his debut

Christian Eriksen came off the bench to make his Inter Milan debut as Antonio Conte's men made it through to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday.




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Zlatan Ibrahimovic left frustrated after AC Milan threw away a two-goal lead to lose derby to Inter

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was at a loss to understand AC Milan's second half collapse at the San Siro after they let a two-goal lead slip to lose the Milan derby 4-2 to title-chasing arch rivals Inter




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TOM UTLEY: Annual fight for parking space on Christmas Day makes me wish young cared for the old

TOM UTLEY: You can tell a lot about the way modern families tend to neglect their elderly by the number of car parking spaces available on our road in south London.




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I never thought I'd say this... but I'm so thrilled that my boomerang baby is moving back home 

TOM UTLEY: On the day this week when Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds were celebrating their happy event, my wife and I received joyful news about our own baby boy.




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Who are the next big boxing heavyweights who can dethrone Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua?

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has predicted this week that a new heavyweight icon will emerge from somewhere unexpected. Here are the next generation of heavyweights.




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Anthony Joshua throws down gauntlet to Tyson Fury as champ makes his case for all-British showdown

All heavyweight belts reside in the UK, with Joshua recapturing his three belts after avenging his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr, while Fury blitzed Deontay Wilder to win the WBC belt.




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Loyal dog 'waits for its owner outside their home for THREE YEARS after being abandoned' 

The pet is said to have waited day and night in a residential complex where it and its owner used to live in China. It is said that its owner went back to South Korea without saying good-bye to it.




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Beijing bans residents from eating wild animals throughout the city due to coronavirus

The Chinese capital city passed a new law on Friday to impose severe punishment on people who hunt, trade and eat wild animals across the city in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.




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Chinese ambassador threatens to destroy Australia's economy over coronavirus probe

Ambassador Cheng Jingye said on Monday that Australia's push for an inquiry into the origins of the virus could result in Chinese citizens rejecting Australian products.




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Julie Bishop slams China for threatening Australia

The Morrison government has called for an inquiry into the origins of coronavirus and accused China of not being 'transparent' about how it dealt with the outbreak.




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How Chinese investors could save Australia's housing market despite ambassador Cheng Jingye's threat

China expert Professor James Laurenceson predicts cashed-up Chinese investors will continue having an interest in Australian property - despite diplomatic tensions over coronavirus.




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Hampshire bowler Chris Wood opens up on his gambling addiction in bid to help other athletes 

EXCLUSIVE BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: Chris Wood never quite considered killing himself, but he did wonder about the point of living. Cricketer by day, gambler by night.




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Coronavirus US: Dow drops 400 points as Trump threatens China

Trump said late on Thursday his trade deal with China was now of secondary importance to the pandemic, as his administration crafted retaliatory measures over the outbreak.




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Three Australian men are accused of buying sex dolls depicting children from China

The men were arrested over two days in Grafton and Turramurra in Sydney after Australian Border Force intercepted intercepted sex dolls being imported into the country in March and April.




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China 'harasses, threatens and silences' Wuhan COVID-19 survivors who plan to sue the government

Multiple activists, journalists and ordinary internet users have already vanished after criticising Beijing's approach to the crisis as the country tries to control the COVID-19 narrative.




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COVID-19 Australian film Cooped Up predicted coronavirus three years before pandemic outbreak

An Australian film about a man with coronavirus in home quarantine predicted the COVID-19 pandemic more than three years before the outbreak. 




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Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy well placed for thrilling weekend at US Open

DEREK LAWRENSON AT PEBBLE BEACH: A thrilling weekend is in prospect at the US Open with Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy in contention behind leader Gary Woodland.




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Licensed to thrill: magic Phil Mickelson has shown he's far from over the hill at Pebble Beach

Phil Mickelson came up short on Sunday in his bid to win one of the oldest events on the PGA Tour, the Pebble Beach pro-am, for a record sixth time.




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Amy Schumer and husband Chris Fischer show their support for Serena Williams at the US Open

The 38-year-old comedian looked cute in a plaid dress as she joined her husband Chris Fischer, 39, for the New York outing.




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Rafael Nadal defeats Daniil Medvedev in five-set thriller to win US Open title

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Nadal denied Medvedev one of the greatest comebacks when he finally forged a 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 victory that took a breathless four hours and 51 minutes.




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Meghan Markle's £96 denim dress is selling for THREE times the price online

Royal fans are rushing to get their hands on a dress worn by Meghan Markle, 38, to watch the US Open Tennis Championships on Saturday. The J.Crew dress is now selling for over £270 online.




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Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie go out on a double date to the US Open

Jenna, 37, and Savannah, 47, attended the US Open men's final with their respective husbands Henry Hager and Michael Feldman on Sunday.




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How to survive when markets turn savage: Three simple steps that will help protect your nest egg 

Markets started off believing that the coronavirus outbreak would be brief and contained, and the ill-effects would be eased by central banks or governments.




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Four investing experts on how to face the coronavirus threat

Stock markets are in freefall as coronavirus threatens to tip the world into recession. The FTSE fell another 4 per cent yesterday, taking losses in the past three weeks to more than 30 per cent.




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Research the stocks that might thrive post-Covid19

History, we are told, provides lessons. But a study of the scary details of past stock market crashes is of little help in showing us precisely how we should react to the current slump.




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From home shopping to online gaming, some firms are thriving: Here's how you can spot them

It is hard to find a silver lining in the coronavirus crisis, but what is make-or-break for many business sectors - including travel, tourism and hospitality - might turn out to be a chance for others.




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Supermarket could continue to thrive after coronavirus pandemic

After a shaky start caused by stockpiling, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons have mostly kept shelves stocked and ensured supplies for the vulnerable, enhancing their reputation with customers.




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Son Heung-min completes three-week military service in South Korea

Son returned to his homeland last month to fulfill his military service during the coronavirus pandemic that has brought the football season to a standstill.




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Autumn Statement: George Osborne launches tax raid on the wealthy and cap benefits at 1% for the next three years

The Chancellor was forced to admit in the Commons that the economy will SHRINK by 0.1 per cent this year, forcing him to announced the Office for Budget Responsibility has predicted the economy will shrink this year by 0.1 per cent, down from the 0.8 per cent growth forecast just nine months ago.




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AUTUMN STATEMENT: 'Dash for gas' set to start as Osborne throws his weight behind the fuel

A Gas Generation Strategy published alongside the Autumn Statement confirmed the establishment of an Office for Unconventional Gas and Oil.




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HUGO DUNCAN on AUTUMN STATEMENT: Chill winds whistle through UK economy as forecasts are downgraded again

The Treasury watchdog was forced on Wednesday to defend its reputation after it again downgraded its forecasts for the British economy and the public finances.




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George Osborne's pension tax grab threats revealed

Three major changes to pension saving are on the horizon, which will hit those helping to build a healthy fund for retirement. Now, the Chancellor faces calls to reverse a planned tax grab




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Government to back 135,000 affordable homes through shared ownership

Anyone with a household income of less than £80,000 in England will soon be able to buy a home through shared ownership, which has long been restricted to key workers.




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We reveal the 10 best value destinations for your Christmas break with prices dropping by up to 33%

The best time to book flights for Christmas is 13 weeks in advance - the last week of September - as travellers will get the best price for both flights and accommodation, according to Skyscanner.




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What are your rights if you booked your holiday through a third party booking site?

Most customers which used a third party booking site are being offered a voucher which they can redeem on the site in the future or the chance to rebook their flights for an alternative date.




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Designer Camilla Franks reflects on her stage three breast cancer journey one year after treatment

Australian fashion designer Camilla Franks posted a series of emotional photos to commemorate finishing treatment for stage three breast cancer a year ago, as she prepares to have her ovaries removed.




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Val Kilmer in high spirits in LA despite throat cancer battle

Val Kilmer, 59, hammed it up for the camera while hosting artist Tamie Adaya's GLAM Art Exhibition at his HelMel studio in Los Angeles on Saturday.




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Cancer breakthrough: tumour-killing cells can now be activated

Doctors in the UK have for years been using CAR T-cell therapy to make some immune cells directly target tumour cells in blood cancer patients. But exactly how this process worked was a mystery.




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Dame Julie Walters, 69, says she had stage three bowel cancer

She told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire she was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer just 18 months ago after two primary tumours were discovered in her large intestine. 




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Three new UK coronavirus cases TODAY brings UK total to 39

Thirty-nine patients have now been struck down with the deadly infection in Britain, as the government braces for the virus to spread further and faster amid fears the crisis will escalate within days.




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Plucky Harriet Dart falls to straight-sets loss to world number three Simona Halep

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The 23 year-old at least offered some defiance before she was beaten 6-2 6-4 by Wimbledon champion Simona Halep on a blustery Rod Laver Arena




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Nick Kyrgios set for Nadal showdown after battling to victory in five-set Australian Open thriller

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Long before he set up what should be a pulsating fourth-round against Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios had already commenced hostilities.




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Ash Barty survives mid-match scare in three set thriller to Australia Open quarter finals

Australia's golden girl of tennis survived a mid-match scare to down world number 18 seed Alison Riske to win  6-3 1-6 6-4 to book a quarter finals berth.




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Carrie Bickmore and Chris Walker coordinate attire at Australian Open

She shares two adorable children with partner Chris Walker who she met while he was working on The Project.




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Barty shruggs off the hype as local hero targets place in final at the Australian Open

Ash Barty's face is all over Melbourne endorsing range of products as she moves towards becoming the first homegrown female champion at the Australian Open in 42 years.




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Dominic Thiem proved in win over Nadal he can go head-to-head with the Big Three and win

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Just when you thought the old order was continuing with its hegemony in men's tennis, Rafael Nadal finally met his match in terms of brutal baseline slugging.




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Ash Barty shrugs off shock loss at the Australian Open as she cradles her 11-week-old niece

The 23-year-old lost her semi-final match in 40 degree heat to American Sofia Kenin in Melbourne on Thursday, going down in straight sets.