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Girl, five, cries inconsolably after her medic mother died in the fight against coronavirus

Zhang Jingjing, 32, died from a cardiac arrest earlier this month after working day and night to save patients during a two-month mission to Hubei, the former ground zero of the outbreak.




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India finds Chinese coronavirus testing kits are only FIVE PER CENT accurate

The kits were reportedly produced by Chinese firms Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech and Zhuhai Livzon Diagnostics. Pictured: Wondfo's test, which was recently rejected by the British Government.




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China reports the lowest number of active coronavirus cases since Wuhan was put under lockdown

Mi Feng, a spokesperson from China's National Health Commission, said Monday that the number of active infections in China dropped to 481, the lowest number recorded since January 23.




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Paralysed mother, 79, miraculously survives after being 'buried alive by her son'

Police in north-western China's Shaanxi province rescued the paralysed mother, known by her surname Wang, on Tuesday after the woman's daughter-in-law reported her missing.




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Former Conservative minister Rory Stewart recalls his travel adventures

The politician recalls his travel adventures including nearly being arrested in Nepal when he was accused of being in Al-Qaeda just after 9/11 - and eating his most unpleasant meal, in China.




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US Open 2019 Leaderboard - Live updates from second round at Pebble Beach

The 119th US Open continues at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Friday, with Justin Rose leading after a stunning six-under-par first round of 65. You can keep up with all the latest scores right here.




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Five spectators injured by runaway golf cart during US Open

Several spectators were injured by a runaway golf cart during the second round of the US Open at Pebble Beach. Reports varied on the number injured with some saying four and some five.




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US Open 2019 Leaderboard, LIVE - Latest updates from third round

The 119th US Open continues at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Saturday, with Justin Rose two shots behind overnight leader Gary Woodland.




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US Open 2019 - Final Round: Live golf updates and leaderboard at Pebble Beach

The 119th US Open continues at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Sunday, with Justin Rose one shot behind leader Gary Woodland in the final round. Get latest score and updates here.




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Tiger Woods watches Rafael Nadal deliver an 'incredible performance' at US Open

Golfer Tiger Woods was on hand with girlfriend Erica Herman and his children in New York on Monday to see Rafael Nadal come back and beat Marin Cilic to advance to the US Open quarterfinal.




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Serena Williams checks into hotel on eve of US Open final as Meghan Markle arrives in NYC

Former world number one, Williams, 37, walked into the plush Lotte New York Palace, in Midtown, Manhattan, with two-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. clinging to her side.




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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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Investing platforms urged to give regular investors a fairer deal on charges

Wealth platforms are being urged to give regular investors a fairer deal on charges. It follows Interactive Investor's decision to ditch its 99p flat fee levied on regular investments.




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Investing in chocolate and confectionery can deliver a tasty return

We Britons love chocolate. So if we, as consumers, are intent on devouring as much chocolate as we can get our hands on, could it also deliver a tasty profit for savers?




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How do you become an Isa millionaire? Interactive Investor reveals investment trusts are key

DIY investment platform Interactive Investor has found its average Isa millionaire account is powered by a larger weighting towards investment trusts than open-ended funds.




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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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Five tips for investors when a crisis like coronavirus hits

There's nothing to sharpen the investing mind like being down thousands of pounds, but if you had panic sold on Friday you would have missed this week's rebound. So what can investors do?




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TONY HETHERINGTON: Sorry, Barclays, but I find your requests offensive

S.C. writes: I am sending you a request for information I received from Barclays Smart Investor and I wonder whether you find it as offensive as I do.




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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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What to do with investments as markets fall: Five professionals' tips

Five hugely experienced fund managers who passionately believe that stock markets reward long-term investors, however painful the present may be.




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How to survive a stock market meltdown: Experts share their top tips

Here, we have asked eight influential experts who have invested through previous crashes to share their top tips on surviving the coronavirus pandemic-hit stock market.




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Basset & Gold investors mis-sold its mini-bonds could receive compensation

While mini-bonds are not normally protected, B&G used a regulated company to drum up clients and raise money, which means investors who poured money in that way could be entitled to a payout.




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Interactive Investor boss Richard Wilson: We're busier than ever

Richard Wilson, the boss of giant investment broker Interactive Investor, thinks that now the tide is going out during the coronavirus crisis, it is exposing the true nature of some of Britain's bosses.




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One big lesson from the latest crash for small investors: Five years is not long enough any more

Five years has always been the standard stipulation from financial experts as the minimum period that small investors should plan to remain in the market.




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Give your portfolio a shot in the arm...by investing in beating the coronavirus

With Covid-19 dominating the news, the focus on healthcare has never been greater. Companies making everything from vaccines to disinfectant are suddenly having their moment in the sun.




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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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From Netflix to Ocado, firms that can deliver boost to your portfolio

With more than half the world currently under some form of lockdown, the businesses that are still able to serve our needs are reporting increased profits and moving into new markets.




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Grab a slice of the action! Lockdown sees food delivery shares soar

With restaurants, cafes and pubs closed, demand for food and drink delivered to our door is booming.




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Global outlook gives Waverton the edge on income

It under-performs in rising markets while outperforming when equity prices are sliding. It's an investment modus operandi that has stood up reasonably well to recent stock market stresses.




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Liverpool star Divock Origi relives his Barcelona goal

Origi and Alexander-Arnold combined to put Barcelona to the sword in last year's Champions League semi-final second leg at Anfield last year, overturning a three-goal deficit.




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Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool among clubs supporting their Women's teams during Covid-19

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The country's leading clubs have reaffirmed their commitment to women's football amid concerns over the impact of the coronavirus crisis on it.




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Jose Mourinho reveals life in lockdown: delivering essentials and training Tottenham stars

Despite being stuck inside due to the lockdown, Tottenham players are still being put to the test by manager Jose Mourinho in training sessions conducted over Zoom.




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Autumn Statement: Victory for drivers: 3p-a-litre fuel duty rise is axed as Osborne promises 'real help' for families

Tory MPs had threatened to rebel against the government if George Osborne had gone ahead with his New Year tax hike on petrol and diesel.




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Autumn Statement: Osborne launches raid on pensions tax breaks for the wealthy in bid to woo middle class 'strivers'

The tax-free allowance for pensions will be cut from £1.5million to £1.25million over a lifetime and from £50,000 to £40,000 annually - raising an extra £1billion.




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AUTUMN STATEMENT: Chancellor overhauls private finance initiative to attract investors for Britain's ageing infrastructure

The scheme will focus on s road improvements, housing and local infrastructure, regional growth and business, science, and schools and colleges.




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Osborne orders ANOTHER £3billion in cuts to pay for Autumn Statement giveaways

The Chancellor told the Cabinet they must reduce spending every year for the next three years, as he prepared to set out a highly-political statement to the Commons.




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LIVE BLOG: Analysis, reaction, and the verdict on the Autumn Statement

As George Osborne speaks and throughout the day This is Money will be live blogging analysis, reaction, charts and data and what people are saying on social media.




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Autumn Statement 2013: Driverless car testing could soon hit the UK

In today’s Autumn Statement, the Government said it would conduct a review to be completed by the end of 2014 to ensure that Britain can help develop and test driverless cars.




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Autumn Statement 2013: NS&I given green light to take in more cash from savers

NS&I has been given a higher financing target for the financial year Chancellor George Osborne revealed in the Autumn Statement today.




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George Osborne rules out traditional pre-election giveaways in Autumn statement 

The Chancellor insists there will be no political tax breaks because Britain must ‘stay the course to prosperity’.




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George Osborne has little room for giveaways in Autumn Statement

The annual deficit has fallen from the record £153bn racked up by Labour in 2009-10 to £97.5bn last year, but progress has now all but stalled as tax receipts disappoint.




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FATHOM CONSULTING ECONOMIST: Giveaways unlikely in Autumn Statement

George Osborne's comments while delivering the 2013 Budget revived his fortunes. But it was only a confidence trick. Now, with an election just around the corner, the Chancellor is in a bind.




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LIVE BLOG: Analysis, reaction and the verdict on the Autumn Statement 2014 

Live analysis, reaction, charts and data and what the experts and you the readers are saying in reader comments and on social media .




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Osborne's bid to balance books in crisis as experts predict he will be a forced to borrow an extra £30bn over the next five years

The Chancellor has pledged to eliminate the record deficit racked up by Labour during the financial crisis and return the country to the black by the end of the decade.




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UK Sport to receive 29 per cent funding increase in Autumn Statement shock in boost for Olympic and Paralympic stars

UK Sport has been handed a shock 29 per cent increase in funding, handing a boost to British athletes preparing for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo four years later.




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Autumn Statement 2015 LIVE: Analysis, reaction and what it means for you

We bring you the latest the analysis, reaction and charts from the experts and our own journalists from throughout the day.




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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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Autumn Statement 2016 LIVE: Analysis and reaction to Philip Hammond's post Brexit changes

The analysis, reaction and charts from the experts and our own journalists from throughout the day.




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UK's economic growth over next five years will be 2.4% LOWER because of Brexit

MPs have voiced deep scepticism after the Office for Budget Responsibility delivered a series of dire forecasts about the impact of Brexit.




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Philip Hammond predicts growth for the next five years despite Brexit and debt

Philip Hammond said UK output would grow faster than in most EU countries, creating half a million jobs. He vowed to spend billions to boost productivity, build homes and improve transport.