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Coronavirus UK: Our strategy was disastrous, says Piers Morgan

PIERS MORGAN: The health of one man, however important he is, shouldn't turn attention away from the horrifying new coronavirus death figures for the UK.




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Tory favourite David Rowland pays £45,000 for Prime Minister's speech  

David Rowland made the highest bid of the night at a small gathering of Tory supporters at Christie's auction house hosted by the Prime Minister and his wife Samantha.




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Raul Jimenez bullish about Wolves' top-four chances once the Premier League restarts

Prior to the enforced break, Wolves were mounting a strong challenge to finish in the Champions League qualification places and sit just five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.




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Diogo Jota scores four goals with HIMSELF in 8-2 FIFA tournament win

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Diogo Jota flexed his gaming muscles on Thursday, showing off his FIFA 20 skills by beating Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi in the ePremier League Invitational.




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Trent Alexander-Arnold passed Man City test with flying colours

DOMINIC KING — MERSEY BEAT: Pep Guardiola saw an opportunity to get at Trent Alexander-Arnold on Wednesday. The Liverpool defender, however, did not read the script.




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How much will your car tax go up by in 2020 as VED rates rise?

Owners of cars will see their car tax costs rise in-line with the RPI index, usually adding £5 to bills. However, new vehicle buyers will be hit harder, as first-year VED rates are determined by a new test.




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'We have an army of small investors who rely on our dividend': Tesco boss defends bumper payout

The supermarket's latest preliminary results cover the year to 29 February and do not cover the spell of mass panic buying in the last few weeks.




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Sell your cakes in street, insurer tells cafe over coronavirus claim

Daniel Duckett - who is now campaigning for small firms to get payouts - was also told by Hiscox that criticism of the insurance industry by politicians was irrelevant.




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Insurers threaten to sue the same companies taking them to court over business interruption claims

In recent weeks there has been a series of disagreements between firms forced to close due to coronavirus and the insurers refusing to pay out their business interruption claims.




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Ten steps to teach your children about money

Parents are now working from home while also trying to find the time to teach their children. But it's not just algebra they can mug up on.




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How to ensure your car is roadworthy after cornavirus lockdown

With the majority of drivers leaving their motors parked or making only infrequent and very short journeys to the shops, there's a good chance you'll encounter one or more of these six issues.




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Could you value your own home? And would your mortgage lender accept it?

One company has come up with a plan that allows homeowners to give chartered surveyors a virtual tour of their home without breaching social distancing guidelines.




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Best money management apps to keep track of your finances

There are now several apps available to help you learn about investing, make the right choices for your pension and save up for that big purchase. This is Money takes a look at the best.




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PUNT OF THE WEEK: Mineral sand miner Base Resources

An AIM-listed firm that mines mineral sands, which can be used in everyday products such as toothpaste, adhesives and paint, Base Resources is focused on Kenya and Madagascar.




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Should we drop our offer on a house because of coronavirus?

We don't want to gazunder the seller, but also we don't want to harm our own finances and pay over the odds at a time of economic uncertainty.




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Footpad to face four on return in Boomerang.ie Chase at Thurles

The Willie Mullins-trained gelding looked a superstar in the making after going through his novice season over fences unbeaten in five starts - a campaign which featured four Grade One wins,




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Tiger Roll on course to bid for historic third consecutive win in Grand National

If his recovery goes to plan, Tiger Roll will return to action in the Boyne Hurdle at Navan in February - a race he won last year - before bidding for a fifth Cheltenham Festival victory.




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Zara Tindall is seen for the first time in her new role as Cheltenham racecourse director

Zara, 38, donned a navy coat, with a Jockey Club brooch, and a grey fedora hat for the Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham Racecourse. The mother-of-two is a regular visitor to the racecourse.




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Solo becomes the new Triumph Hurdle favourite after sweeping rivals aside in Adonis Hurdle win

Solo is 3-1 favourite for the Triumph Hurdle after sweeping to a 13-length demolition job from Fujimoto Flyer in the Adonis Hurdle at Kempton for trainer Paul Nicholls and jockey Harry Cobden.




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Altior regains favouritism for Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham

The Nicky Henderson-trained 10-year-old, who is chasing his fifth Festival win, was among the 11 runners left in the £400,000 race at the penultimate declaration.




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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL DAY FOUR CONTENDERS: Allmankind is front-runner in Triumph Hurdle

We are less than a week away from the start of the 2020 Cheltenham Festival. In the final part of his preview, SAM TURNER takes a look at the big-race trends and contenders for day four.  




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Cheltenham Festival: The famous spectators to look out for as the tournament begins

Horse racing fans from across the UK will have their eyes on the Cheltenham Festival as the hotly-anticipated four-day meet kicks off today. Here, some of the famous faces you might see.




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Red-hot favourite Imperial Aura wins Northern Trust Company Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham

Imperial Aura saw off a good challenge from Galvin to win the Close Brothers Novices' Handicap Chase.




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Honeysuckle wins David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham ahead of favourite Benie Des Dieux

Honeysuckle got the better of Benie Des Dieux in an titanic tussle for the David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham. The horse ridden by Rachel Blackmore won by half a length to the favourite.




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Blackmore makes her mark with Honeysuckle as Geraghty savours victory buzz aboard Epatante

The biggest cheer on the opening day of the 2020 Cheltenham Festival was reserved for Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle after they won the Grade One Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle.




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Cheltenham Festival 2020: Chacun Pour Soi ruled out of the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase

Willie Mullins' charge was set to clash with main market rival Defi Du Seuil in Wednesday's two-mile Grade One feature, but has been withdrawn with a vets certificate.




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Ferny Hollow edges favourite Appreciate It to win the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham 

Willie Mullins got off the mark for the week at the Cheltenham Festival when Ferny Hollow downed better-fancied stablemate Appreciate It in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper.




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Kirsty Gallacher oozes glamour in a camel coat and matching trilby at the Cheltenham Festival

The TV presenter, 44, oozed glamour as she attended day four of the Cheltenham Festival alongside Victoria Pendleton on Friday.




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Cheltenham Festival 2020: Willie Mullins wins first four races at Cheltenham to record 2179/1 feat

Willie Mullins revealed his delight after Al Boum's Gold Cup success saw him win his first four races at Cheltenham Festival on Friday. His incredible feat would've commanded odds of 2179/1.




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Cheltenham Gold Cup retained by Al Boum Photo as 10-3 favourite pips second-place Santini 

If anyone doubted whether Paul Townend had the ability and the nerve to take over from the most successful jockey in Cheltenham Festival history, they know now.




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HETHERINGTON: Your £22,500 in cash deposits stinks of money laundering 

I have had my Barclays accounts since 2014, when I was a student, before moving to Gibraltar. My balances of almost £25,000 have been wiped clean by the bank, without notice.




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I've accidentally under-egged annual mileage to our insurer: Do I need to confess? 

I told my insurer that my annual mileage would be 8,000 but I think it will be 10,000 by the time I come to renew my policy. Should I tell my insurer? Will it want to up our premium?




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TONY HETHERINGTON: Your piano is now fixed - no strings attached

I used Anyvan Limited to move a piano from my house to my daughter's property, but it was damaged in transit. But Anyvan now says it only acts as an agent and accepts no liability.




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Ten times you might be wrong about your consumer rights

Our Consumer Fightback columnist is here to help you get a fair deal, but sometimes we get it wrong on what we think we are entitled to. Here are some common examples of misconceptions.




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Can online firms really find out your new card details before you?

I recently obtained a new Visa debit card from Lloyds and went to update all my subscription services with the new details. When I went onto Now TV, I saw it already had them.




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What are your consumer rights on Black Friday?

Black Friday might be over-hyped, but there are still some great deals to be had. So if you are tempted, what should you look out for and what are your rights?




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ASK TONY: Foster child stole our credit cards now we're paying the price

My wife and I have been foster carers for more than 11 years. In 2017 we fostered a teenage girl for three months. In July I discovered she had stolen two credit cards - Barclaycard and Creation.




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ALEX BRUMMER: Labour's recipe for fiscal mayhem shows they have not learned the lessons of the 1970s

Labour promises, such as free broadband and a pensions bailout for women born in the Fifties would eviscerate public finances, destroy our credit rating and lead to a run on the pound.




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Your rights when it comes to returning Christmas presents: Consumer Fightback

Have you bought someone a Christmas present they didn't like, received one you've already got, or bought something in the sales and realised it's not quite right?




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How to make the gym work out for you AND your wallet 

The start of the year often brings with it a raft of new gym membership sign-ups as we try to shift those extra pounds gained over the festive period.




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Sainsbury's turns away a guide dog: Your Equality Act rights

Sainsbury's customer, Rachael Stevens, and her guide dog Pippa, were not allowed into the store, despite clear markings on the dog's livery.




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I work more hours than I invoice for as a freelancer. Should I charge the same when I work less?

I work 10 days a month on a freelance basis so I invoice the agency at the end of the month. I'm taking a two week holiday in February. Should I reduce my invoice or just bill as normal?




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ASK TONY: We cancelled our Greek villa but insurer refused to pay the bill

My husband and I booked and paid for a villa for a week in Corfu, and invited our four daughters and families to join us at our expense. The villa cost £2,391. We paid £96 for insurance with Get Going.




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TONY HETHERINGTON: Since your last intervention, Revolut has taken £2,500 from my wife!

I had hoped that after your probe into Revolut, we could move on. But it has messaged my wife, saying that her account has been closed and funds returned 'to source'. Well, I was that source. Where's the cash?




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ASK TONY: Water torture of our £1,300 bowls club bill

I am the treasurer of a 300-year-old bowling club. In October, I received a water bill for £1,335.29 (£1,220.72 actual plus £114.57 estimated). Bills had previously been about £30 per quarter.




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TONY HETHERINGTON: It's your call... but I'd take offer to scrap £1,238 Vodafone debt

My son has experienced no end of problems since upgrading his contract. His phone has been cut off, debt collectors have demanded money, and now he's being threatened by bailiffs.




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We moved and let our home, will we soon face more tax when we sell?

Six years ago due to a situation which led to an untenable dispute with an aggressive neighbour my husband and I became what is broadly termed as accidental landlords.




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We are worth just over £1m, will our family face inheritance tax?

Our house is worth £600,000 but our £500,000 investments include £100,000 we were told would be free of IHT. How would things be worked out?




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It's worth digging...your PPI claim comes to £2,579 

Ms B.M. writes: I had a Barclaycard, and I believe there was PPI automatically included, so I asked a claims company to look into this for me.




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JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Put on a tin hat - and try our four defensive tips for the trenches 

The UK stock market alone has fallen in value by 30 per cent since the start of the year. But if you hold these trusts for troubled times then things should look better.