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Dividend Heroes 2020: Investment trusts boosting income since Light My Fire

If ever there was a time when investors needed a hero, it's now. And among the stock market capitulation, a ray of light has arrived with the latest list of Dividend Heroes.




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Bitcoin halving: What is it and is it causing price to surge?

In a little under two weeks the reward for digitally mining Bitcoin will be halved from 12.5 coins per block to 6.25, constricting the supply of the cryptocurrency and potentially driving up price.




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Jose Mourinho claims he didn't know it was 15 years since he won his first Premier League title

Now in charge of Tottenham, Mourinho (left) insists he was not aware that the 15-year anniversary was today and is instead looking towards winning a fourth Premier League title in total.




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Sarasin Food & Agriculture manager on investing from field to fork

Henry Boucher, of Sarasin Food and Agriculture Opportunities explains how from field to fork, and the consumer economy to climate change, there are fascinating changes taking place in the food chain.




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Will the UK election result boost or sink the stock market? Investing Show

Traditionally at this time of the year people would be talking about the prospects of a Santa Rally, this December it's different as the UK has an election taking place in the middle of the month.




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AUTUMN STATEMENT: UK banks are let off lightly as scandal-hit lenders set to pay JUST £1.8bn for past sins

The independent Office for Budget Responsibility admitted it expects a £400million shortfall in the Government's coffers, after predicting the bank levy would raise £2.2billion in March's Budget.




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ANDY YATES: George Osborne just doesn't mean business with his Autumn Statement

Osborne claims the UK is open for business but beyond the hyperbole his budget statement has closed the door on chances to stimulate growth, says one entrepreneur.




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RUTH SUNDERLAND: Autumn Statement does little to address issues holding small businesses back

George Osborne did not address problems such as low levels of investment, lack of access to finance, and high energy costs.




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RUTH SUNDERLAND: Help for exporters is missing link in George Osborne's Autumn Statement

The big omissions from a Budget or an Autumn Statement are always revealing. It used to be help for savers. This week the missing element was the squeezed middle. Not households, but firms.




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Autumn Statement: Small businesses react positively as rate relief continues

The Autumn Statement contained some good news for entrepreneurs as George Osborne pledged to carry on exempting micro companies from paying business rates.




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George Osborne vows to tackle UK housing crisis during 2015 Autumn Statement

In his Autumn Statement and Spending Review, Mr Osborne claimed he is tackling the 'crisis in home ownership' head-on with the 'biggest housebuilding programme since the 1970s.'




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Autumn Statement: Philip Hammond cuts taxes and housing costs to help families

Delivering his first fiscal package since the historic EU referendum vote, the Chancellor insisted the government understands the fury of those who have not shared in the wealth generated by the economy.




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Chancellor's VAT changes will tie small businesses up in unnecessary knots

The Flat Rate Scheme for VAT, designed to cut bills and red tape for small firms, is being overhauled in a measure the Chancellor said would stem abuse of the scheme.




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Derby captain Richard Keogh pictured on crutches for the first time since horror crash

Derby County captain Richard Keogh (left) has been pictured on crutches for the first time since being involved in a horror car crash that could have ended his career.




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Holidaymakers are being warned to look out for Artful Dodgers using new tricks to steal valuables 

Two insurance firms have revealed some surprising claims made by customers on their home insurance policies for thefts abroad.




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12 simple tips on cutting down your travel carbon footprint without compromising on adventure 

The main way we can cut down on our carbon footprint is changing the way we travel - if everyone made small changes to their holiday schedule, it could make a huge difference over time.




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From spending gold to using the right card: Eight ways to Brexit-proof travel money

With political rows and the on-off threat of a no-deal Brexit, there's no guarantee what could happen to the pound between now and 31 October - or after that date.




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Fancy roaming in Rio or browsing Buenos Aires? We reveal the best long haul destinations for 2020

Exotic locations such as Buenos Aires, Enfidha and Doha all make the top ten list of faraway places that have seen the biggest drop in costs, according to new research from Skyscanner.




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MARTIN SAMUEL COLUMN: TV pundits should leave singing to the fans

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: What happened to impartiality? Now fans with microphones invade every broadcast and are almost encouraged to act out by their bosses.




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Harriet Dart and Heather Watson exit the Australian Open as British hopes in the singles draw ends

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Harriet Dart and Heather Watson both exited on Thursday to complete a second round British wipeout in the Australian Open singles draw




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Tennis fans slam John Millman for using 'illegal' service trick during his loss to Roger Federer

Australian tennis star John Millman has been accused of using a dodgy 'trick'during his nail-biting five-set defeat to Roger Federer.




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Ash Barty is knocked out of the Australian Open after losing her semi-final to American Sofia Kenin

She lost her semi-final match to American Sofia Kenin in Melbourne on Thursday, going down in straight sets.




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Ash Barty is accused of using baby niece to deflect tough questions after Australian Open loss

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




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Streets, shopping malls and playgrounds could be sprayed with disinfectant by DRONES in Australia

Drones are being put forward as a 'quick, fast, efficient and safe' way to sanitise Australia's public places, and could even be used to enforce social distancing and self-isolation directives.




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Cafu claims he was thrown out of dressing room by Brazil chief after Germany defeat

World Cup-winning captain Cafu has sensationally claimed that he was thrown out of the Brazil dressing room after their 7-1 thrashing by Germany.




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World Cup closing ceremony 2014 sees Shakira, Rihanna, David Beckham and more for final

For plenty, the World Cup coming to an end is unwelcome after more than a month of explosive football on the biggest of stages.




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Germany celebrate World Cup victory as Angela Merkel joins dressing room party

It was party time for Germany after clinching their fourth World Cup with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final on Sunday.




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I moved my army pension worth £75k into a Sipp and it's losing money

I like so many other veterans were contacted by a private financial adviser. We were promised good returns of 5-10 per cent a year and the opportunity to gain access to the funds at 55.




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TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: England's seamers didn't take a single wicket for the first time in 45 years

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN KANDY: England clinched a series victory over Sri Lanka on Sunday morning after taking the final three minutes in little over half an hour.




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Canadian couple make more than $70,000 selling disinfectant wipes at inflated prices

Manny Ranga, 38, along with his wife Violeta Perez, 37, from Vancouver, Canada bought boxes of the wipes from their local Costco only to resell them at upwards of four times what they paid.




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Man FRANTICALLY sprays anti-bacterial disinfectant on coffee cup sitting in drive-thru window ledge

A man furiously sprayed anti-bacterial disinfectant on his coffee cup before grabbing from the ledge of a drive-thru window at a Tim Horton fast food restaurant in Canada.




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Former cam girl who could make $40,000 a week 'empowering women' with new business

Former cam girl Bella French, of Montreal, Canada, explained sex workers enter the industry for a variety of reasons, including some who feel trapped by their parents' expectations.




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Meghan Markle has not seen her mother since moving back to Los Angeles despite living 10 miles apart

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been unable to visit Meghan's 63-year-old mother as they continue to isolate at a secluded mansion in a private gated community due to the coronavirus.




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Hungry birds are using their brains to beat climate change

Birds are learning new tricks to survive as global warming threatens their habitats, scientists in Canada say.




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Mystery surrounds missing Australian backpacker who disappeared after taking magic mushrooms

Owen Rooney from Ulladulla on the New South Wales south coast disappeared without a trace in August 2010 after abruptly leaving Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks without his backpack and wallet.




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American Idol: Lionel Richie, 70, embraces working from home for first time as top 20 sing remotely

The 70-year-old singer embraced working from home as American Idol's top 20 performed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday's episode of the ABC show. 




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Fans criticising footy players for high-fiving

'Everyone in the community is avoiding prolonged face to face contact ... AFL players are happy to high five




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Footy star Ben Cousins reflects on his meth addiction and time behind bars in tell-all documentary

The former West Coast Eagle has opened up on his tumultuous journey from winning the 2005 Brownlow Medal to becoming a drug addict, homeless and ending up in prison.




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Footy star Ben Cousins opens up on the death of his best mate who died from a cocaine overdose

The former West Coast Eagle reflected on former teammate Chris Mainwaring's cocaine overdose in 2007 in his upcoming documentary 'Coming Clean'.




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Jesinta Campbell can't wait till social distancing due to coronavirus is over to get a manicure

Beauty salons were ordered to close their doors on Wednesday after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced tough new measures in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.




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Rebecca Judd enjoys a group video chat and sing-along with celebrity friends while in lockdown

Rebecca Judd has spent all week tending to her children who are being homeschooled amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Disgraced AFL star Ben Cousins opens up about drug battle and fall from grace in Channel Seven doco

Troubled ex-AFL superstar Ben Cousins has broken his 10 year silence on his fall from grace and long battle with drug addiction - and gone on a furious rant about the custody of his children.




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Ben Cousins opens up about his children in candid interview and admits he wishes he preferred heroin

Heartwarming footage from the documentary shows Cousins' son Bobby, eight, laying on his bed watching his dad - a former legend in the sport - in his prime.




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AFL greats claim former superstar Ben Cousins was 'unconvincing' in new Channel Seven documentary

Some AFL greats were left unconvinced by Ben Cousins' pledge to 'put things right' and get his life back on track after he broke his 10 year silence in a Channel Seven documentary.




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Fallen AFL star Ben Cousins reveals one drug he 'doesn't trust' himself to take

Opening up on his drug addiction, homelessness and time in prison, the ex-West Coast Eagle star said he was 'scared' at what heroin would do to him and could not promise he would stay out of jail.




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Mia Fevola reveals her surprisingly easy home workout

AFL star Brendan Fevola's model stepdaughter Mia isn't letting COVID-19 isolation stop her from maintaining a model physique. 




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Jesinta Franklin says cradling her daughter Tullulah to sleep is 'the best part' of her day

Jesinta Franklin and her AFL star husband Lance 'Buddy' welcomed their first daughter Tullulah back in February.




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Jimmy Bartel shares an adorable snap with his sons in Batman dressing gowns 

Jimmy Bartel is currently in COVID-19 lockdown with his two young sons. And on Thursday, the former AFL player, 36, shared an adorable picture of himself hugging Henley, one, and Aston, four.




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Ben Cousins to spend another night behind bars after being charged with 'stalking his ex'

Ben Cousins' long-time lawyer told the Armadale Magistrate's Court in Perth his 41-year-old client has once again resorted to using methamphetamine because that's the way he 'deals with life's stresses'.




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Drama in Perth court as a magistrate says he's 'saddened' by Ben Cousins' meth addiction

Fallen AFL champion Ben Cousins has pleaded not guilty to a string of new charges, including aggravated stalking, but will remain behind bars in Perth after his bail bid was rejected.