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Manchester City owners buy NINTH club - Belgian second division side Lommel SK

City Football Group, who are majority owned by Abu Dhabi United and have involvement from China Media Capital, CITIC Capital and Silver Lake, will wipe out Lommel's debts of £1.75million.




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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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Patrick Reed snaps club after fluffing chip shot during second round of US Open

Reed broke the wedge over his thigh after leaving the ball in the rough on a delicate chip from right of the 18th green. After taking it out on the wedge, he tossed the club shards toward his bag.




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Justin Rose in confident mood ahead of final round at US Open as he hunts down Woodland

Rose heads into the final round just a shot behind American Gary Woodland and knows the pressure will be on the world No 25 as he seeks a first major title on the Monterey Peninsula.




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Second seed Rafael Nadal powers past Chung Hyeon into the fourth round at the US Open

Rafael Nadal moved ominously into the last 16 at the US Open with a straight-sets win over Chung Hyeon.




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Jennifer Connelly joins husband Paul Bettany to watch US Open in New York 

Jennifer Connelly and her husband Paul Bettany put on a loved-up display as they watched the US Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sunday.




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Eugenie Bouchard packs on the PDA with new beau Connor Davis during steamy beach date in Miami 

She exited the US Open in the first round last month when she lost to Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova. But Eugenie 'Genie' Bouchard has plenty to keep her spirits up - including a new romance.  




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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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Yes, contagion is ravaging markets but the advice for investors is still DON'T PANIC!

In the early days of the virus, the markets reacted and then seemed to steady themselves, leading to a belief that this was a temporary blip and things would soon return to normal.




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TONY HETHERINGTON: Financial Conduct Authority is a disgrace and your £20k loss is proof

I looked for a safe investment and came across Wellesley & Co. I received a call, apparently from Wellesley but which turned out to be from a scammer. And I instructed my bank to transfer cash.




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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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ALEX BRUMMER: Blackwell takes the reins at Lloyds amid CBILS concerns

Blackwell has again come to the fore after the Treasury is understood to have been exasperated at Lloyds' lacklustre embrace of the Coronavirus Interruption Loan Scheme.




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ALEX BRUMMER: Covid-19 will take the economy on a bare knuckle ride

By unhappy coincidence, the anniversary of the most rapturous day in British history, victory in the war against Nazi evil, comes amid a dismal historic message from the Bank of England.




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Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele considering future amid Barcelona links

The £54million signing from Lyon is unsettled at Spurs and is open to discussing a move to Barcelona this summer. The Catalan side would prefer to offer players in exchange for him.




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Barcelona 'tell Spurs their conditions for a deal for Tanguy Ndombele' including Umtiti and Semedo

The French midfielder joined the north London club last summer in a £65million move from Lyon, but has massively failed to deliver on the overwhelming expectation heaped on his shoulders.




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30 SECOND GUIDE: Autumn Statement

The Daily Mail City team explains the Government plans for the economy.




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Autumn Statement: State pensions to rise 2.5% to £110 as Chancellor confirms 'triple lock' guarantee

A 'triple lock' commitment was made in 2010, when the state pension rises were controversially switched from the retail prices index (RPI) to CPI, which has historically risen at a slower pace.




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AUTUMN STATEMENT: AIM-shares tax relief welcomed by small firms and stockbrokers - but one critic condemns the move as 'borderline crazy'

Small companies and stockbrokers welcomed the chance that shares quoted on the junior Alternative Investment Market may qualify for tax relief under the Individual Savings Account shelter.




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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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Osborne can look forward to conference and Autumn Statement

Knowing exactly what has unlocked Britain’s recovery is hard to determine. But the elements have been in place for some time.




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Autumn Statement 2013: George Osborne to plead for more time to fix nation's finances despite stronger economic growth

The Chancellor unveiled a raft of upbeat data pointing to the recovery gaining momentum, with record numbers in work, borrowing falling and house prices forecast to soar by 5.2 per cent next year.




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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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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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Philip Hammond's broadband pledge that will download films in seconds

The Chancellor will use tomorrow’s Autumn Statement to pledge that two million homes in bigger towns and cities will get access to gold standard ‘full-fibre’ broadband, which can download TV shows.




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Government borrowing falls again as economy continues to defy Brexit warnings

Defying Brexit doomsayers, the deficit came in at £4.3billion in October - below the £6billion expected. The figures emerged on the eve of Philip Hammond's Autumn Statement.




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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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ALEX BRUMMER: Yes there are risks, but I’m hopeful for the future of the British economy 

The new Chancellor Philip Hammond forecasts that Britain’s economy will continue to grow and create new jobs in every year to the end of this Parliament, says ALEX BRUMMER.




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Conservatives revolt over lack of NHS funding in Philip Hammond's Autumn Statement

Former health secretary Stephen Dorrell, who is now chairman of the NHS Confederation, said Philip Hammond (shown) had made a ‘mistake’ by failing to find extra funds in last week’s autumn statement.




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Revealed: The inconvenient truth about airport meet and greet parking

Research by The Mail on Sunday found that Airparks Drop and Go at Birmingham is a 14-minute drive from the airport, with buses only coming every 25 minutes.




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Family on £4,000 Greek holiday leave early due to vile conditions

Upon arrival the family were shocked to find the resort had a strong smell of sewage radiating from the nearby tip, swarms of ants in their bedroom, rat traps in every corner and unclean sheets.




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Tourists confused over cover as government extends travel advice

The Foreign Office had previously advised against all non-essential global travel until April 16. This meant holidaymakers booked for travel before that date were legally entitled to claim refunds




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Australian Open tennis star confirms outrageous rumour about his MUM

Austrian Dominic Thiem, 26, was asked about the bizarre whispers after his straight sets win over Frenchman Gael Monfils at the Australian Open on Monday.




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Roger Federer confronts umpire after he is caught swearing on the court

Roger Federer faced off with a lineswoman on Tuesday after he was penalised for swearing on the court during a heated five-set match at the Australian Open.  




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Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe team up to speak out on Margaret Court controversy

Australian Open organisers issued a stinging rebuke to John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova after they joined forces to protest about Margaret Court and her controversial views.




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Roger Federer delays skiing holiday to conquer Novak Djokovic at Australian Open semi-finals

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: By now Roger Federer should have been back in Switzerland, embarking on the family skiing holiday he has planned.




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Australian Open: Chantelle Otten congratulates her boyfriend Dylan Alcott

Dylan Alcott and Heath Davidson just won their third consecutive Australian Open quad doubles title together in straight sets.




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Wheelchair tennis star Dylan Alcott wins his SIXTH consecutive Australian Open

The 29-year-old defeated British rival Andrew Lapthorne in the Men's Quad Wheelchair Singles final, 6-0 6-4, on Saturday at Rod Laver Arena.




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Luis Suarez's lawyer accuses FIFA of 'draconian, totalitarian and fascist' ban of Uruguay striker for World Cup bite

Luis Suarez's lawyer has condemned FIFA's punishment of the Uruguay striker for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini as 'draconian, totalitarian and fascist', and said an appeal will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).




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BUZZ FROM BRAZIL: 100,000 Argentina fans expected in Rio for World Cup final and is Diego Maradona's curse set to continue?

Organisers expect around 100,000 Argentina fans to descend on Rio for the World Cup final on Sunday, most of them without a ticket.




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Mexico manager Miguel Herrera extends contract to 2018

Mexico manager Miguel Herrera illuminated the World Cup with his touchline passion – and the good news is he’ll be back in four years’ time.




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Germany is a team bred for World Cup success - Unlike England they never settle for second best

What sets Germany apart is that they are in a constant state of self-evaluation, while never allowing the free pass of treating a World Cup as a dry run.




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Germany WAGs congratulate their men after winning World Cup 2014 at Maracana in Rio

As the Germany players celebrated their World Cup victory, their WAGs could not resist joining the on-field party at the Maracana.




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Lukas Podolski, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Co relax on hotel balcony with the World Cup trophy and sign autographs for locals

Germany's World Cup-winning stars were letting their heroics at the Maracana sink in on Monday as they relaxed at their Rio de Janeiro hotel with their ultimate prize.




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My firm deducts my pension contribution then sits on it for three weeks

Do I have the right to challenge the delay in forwarding the employees' contribution due to the detriment this may have to pension performance?




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Generous Matty Longstaff, who earns just £850 a week at Newcastle, 'contributes to club's NHS fund'

Longstaff is one of the top flight's lowest earners but has still put money towards the NHS' fight against coronavirus as part of the Premier League's 'Players Together' initiative.




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Faustino Asprilla pledges to deliver condoms from his range by DRONE to help with global shortage

After Asprilla pledged to provide 3.5million contraceptives due to a global shortage, the Colombian unveiled his latest ambitious proposal to ensure his customers can still be supplied.




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Mike Ashley was READY to confirm £300m Newcastle sale LAST WEEK before Saudis insisted on delay

EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Mike Ashley was hours away from confirming the £300million sale of Newcastle United last week only for the Saudi owners in-waiting to insist on a delay.




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Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to bank £17m even if sale of the club to Saudi Arabian consortium fails

EXCLUSIVE BY MARTIN SAMUEL: The deposit paid by the Saudi Arabian consortium is non-refundable, meaning Newcastle owner Ashley gets richer even if the takeover is not ratified.




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Government will NOT block £300m Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle despite human rights concerns

A £300million buyout of the north-east club, backed by the country's public investment fund, is reportedly close to being finalised.