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Admiral to refund £110m of premiums as drivers stay at home

Move by UK group will put pressure on other insurers to follow suit 




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The time is ripe to reform UK university finance

Cutting tuition fees is no longer realistic, but there are other ways to better support vital courses




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Public sector unions take government to court over pension reform

Judicial review sought over alleged breach of 2015 law, claiming cost benefits should go to scheme members




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Sadako Ogata, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, 1927-2019

She turned the agency into a diplomatic and moral force




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How Beijing reframed the virus response narrative

Arguments for authoritarianism and against democracy will be made with increased boldness




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Biggest US oil refiner posts $9.2bn loss as fuel demand dives

Marathon cuts capital spending by $1.4bn in anticipation of 30% drop in output




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Bakken pain reflects long road back for US shale

North Dakota’s oil sector has ‘never been through a downturn like this’




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US extends Venezuelan oil refiner Citgo’s lifeline

Treasury also licenses Chevron to operate in crisis-hit nation for a further 3 months




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Apple said to be planning fall iPhone refresh with iPad Pro-like design

Apple is readying a new iPhone for fall to replace the iPhone 11 Pro this fall, Bloomberg reports, as well as follow-ups to the iPhone 11, a new smaller HomePod and a locator tag accessory. The top-end iPhone 11 Pro successors at least will have a new industrial design that more closely resembles the iPad […]




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Equities: buy for the long term, but buy carefully

We may have passed peak uncertainty and there is definitely a reason to start buying again — carefully




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DDG Wolff: “The time now is for action rather than reflection”

In remarks delivered to a virtual meeting on 7 May hosted by the Foreign Trade Authority of Saudi Arabia, Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff said governments must step up international cooperation to respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the multilateral trading system, this includes addressing measures to deal with the global health emergency, cooperation to support the needed economic recovery, and assuring the system is more resilient and effective in underwriting future global economic growth. DDG Wolff’s remarks are below




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No Sacred Cows or Panaceas In Tax Reform - 29 May

The needs of all Australians - affordable housing, a secure job, a decent education for their children, a good health system and a comfortable retirement - will not be met if we don't achieve major tax reform.




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Managing Partner Tom Seymour's remarks at PwC Tax Reform Forum in Melbourne - 15 Jul

At PwC we have put significant effort into generating a national conversation about Australia's tax system and the need to improve it.




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Tax Reform key in low growth economy - 17 Nov

Major tax reform is the most sensible lever to pull to combat a projected $48 billion in lost revenue in our new low growth economy.




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Firefox gets a better password manager

Mozilla today launched version 76 of its Firefox browser, and with that, it’s launching a couple of new features that you’ll likely notice if you’re already using the open-source browser. The highlight of today’s release is the enhanced password manager. Firefox Lockwise, as it is called these days, will now ask you for your device […]




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Record low demand and low crack spreads drive refinery run declines (4/29/2020)

Transportation fuel demand in the United States has decreased since mid-March 2020, as a result of reduced economic activity and stay-at-home orders aimed at slowing the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). With low demand and a decrease in profitability, as measured by crack spreads, U.S. refineries have reduced gross inputs (runs), which dropped to 12.8 million barrels per day (b/d) for the week ending April 17, 3.8 million b/d lower than the previous five-year (2015–19) average and the lowest level since 2008 (Figure 1). Gross inputs increased slightly to 13.2 million b/d the week of April 24. ...




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Google under fire for squeezing travel startups hit by coronavirus refunds

Google is facing anger from the German startup ecosystem for refusing to restructure ad payments linked to travel and transport bookings that were subsequently wiped out by the coronavirus crisis. TechCrunch has seen a letter addressed to Google that’s co-signed by eight travel industry startups in which the tech giant is asked for flexibility in […]




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Low transportation fuel demand and low profitability drive refinery run declines

Transportation fuel demand has decreased since early March 2020 as a result of reduced economic activity and stay-at-home orders aimed at slowing the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). U.S. refineries have reduced the amount of crude oil and other inputs that they process (also known as refinery runs). U.S. refinery runs fell for four consecutive weeks, reaching 12.8 million barrels per day (b/d) in the week ending April 17, and increased slightly to 13.2 million b/d for the week ending April 24, or nearly 21% lower than the previous five-year average for this time of year.




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5 Surefire Growth Strategies for E-Commerce Entrepreneurs

From Facebook updates to email marketing, supercharge your business with these proven tactics.




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Jamie Durie says lockdown is the perfect time for 'forced meditation' and reflection

House Rules: High Stakes host Jamie Durie is encouraging Australians to use lockdown as a chance to reflect on life amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Neymar goes berserk at referee after being booked for PSG star showboating

The 27-year-old was cautioned for dissent just moments after the rainbow flick, which had allowed Neymar to win a throw-in when being closed down in the Ligue 1 champions' 5-0 victory.




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LIGUE 1 preview: Can referees win back authority in midweek?

As always happens in Ligue 1, one of the biggest and most controversial moments of the weekend involved Neymar. Like the rest of the league, he suffered a breach of discipline.




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Katie Price shares snap of her lounging in the bath as she 'reflects in style on a difficult year'

The former glamour model, 41, appeared to be relaxed as she held onto a glass of champagne and posed nude in the bathroom on Saturday.




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Miley Cyrus looks carefree as she steps out after finalizing her divorce from Liam Hemsworth

The former Disney Channel talent was taking care of business, seen leaving an office building solo. The pop star, 27, was low-key in her simple jeans and tee shirt combo as she made a phone call.




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Nick Kyrgios refuses to apologise for aiming to hit Rafael Nadal in the chest with the ball

Nick Kyrgios confessed he was aiming to hit Rafael Nadal with the ball during a rally in their bad-tempered second-round Wimbledon encounter, which the Spaniard won in four sets.




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Serena Williams reflects on the reality of being a working mom: 'I am often exhausted, stressed'

The tennis star - who has two-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia with her husband Alexis Ohanian - admits it can be tough raising a little girl and focusing on her day job too.




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Paige refuses to rule out WWE return at Royal Rumble

EXCLUSIVE: The Norwich-born star, who had a film made about her life story in 2019 called Fighting with My Family, has been retired from wrestling due to a neck injury since April 2018.




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Sportsmail's Andy Hooper image of 2014: Our photographer reflects on his iconic Commonwealth Games photo which includes England stars Louis Smith, Adam Gemili and Max Whitlock

2014 has seen another 12 months of tantalising sporting action. Sportsmail have captured these historic moments step-by-step through our own brilliant photography team.




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Novak Djokovic reveals chat with Gerard Pique over Davis Cup reforms ahead of Wimbledon final

Not for the first time this tournament, Novak Djokovic's focus on tennis has been disrupted by the politics around the sport.




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Johan Djourou confirms he has taken FC Sion to court after being sacked for refusing to take pay cut

FC Sion fired Johan Djourou and eight other players after they either failed to respond to a WhatsApp message from club president Christian Constantin or refusing his offer of taking a pay cut.




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Transfer news: Barcelona prefer Marcus Rashford to Roberto Firmino in search to replace Luis Suarez'

Suarez, who turns 33 in January, looks set to leave the Nou Camp next summer and Barcelona chiefs want a marquee name to fill the void left by the former Liverpool striker.




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Barcelona 'refuse to give up on chase for Willian Jose despite Real Sociedad's demands'

The La Liga champions, who came from behind to beat Real Betis at the weekend, are in the market for an emergency deal following the long-term injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez.




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Orange Is the New Black cast launch Poussey Washington Fund to support criminal justice reform

With the final season of Orange is the New Black debuting Friday on Netflix, the hit show has launched a new initiative in honor of one of their late characters.




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RAY CONNOLLY reflects on David Bowie and Glenn Frey's deaths

RAY CONNOLLY: Waking up to learn that Glenn Frey, who co-wrote and sang that song with the American group The Eagles, had died, there was much lamentation among rock music fans.




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Nicki Minaj gets slammed for making crude Rosa Parks reference in song on activist's 107th birthday

Listeners called the Anaconda rapper out as disrespectful after using the lyrics: 'All you b*****s Rosa Parks, uh oh, get your a** up' in the forthcoming track, tentatively titled Yikes.




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Aaron Sidwell urges friends to be careful after he is threatened by knife wielding teen

The actor, best known for his role as Steven Beale on the BBC soap, was left stunned after the youth brandished a bread-knife as he made his way home from a local fitness studio.




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Ryan Lochte reveals he refuses to return to Rio if put on trial

Ryan lochte said that if he was hit with criminal charges for filing a police report and put on trial, he would not turn himself over to Brazilian authorities while preparing to depart LA on Monday.




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Scottish holidaymaker trashes room when hotel refused him a toastie 

Videos of a Scottish couple thought to have been filmed in Turkey show the furious pair destroying a hotel when their order for room service is refused.




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Charles and Camilla visit refurbished tea rooms in Glasgow

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall - or of Rothesay as they are known in Scotland - paid a visit to the Willow Tea Rooms on Sauchiehall Street, which date back to 1903, on Friday.




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Boris Johnson tells Nicola Sturgeon that he opposes a second Scottish independence referendum

Boris Johnson has reiterated his opposition to a second vote on Scottish independence during a call with Nicola Sturgeon, despite her saying it is now a 'democratic right'.




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Boris Johnson says NO to Scottish independence referendum

In a letter to the SNP leader, Boris Johnson insisted he will not authorise another vote north of the border. He later told the Cabinet that he had an 'optimistic vision' for Scotland.




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Matt Hancock refuses to set out how UK government will ease coronavirus lockdown

Health Secretary Matt Hancock today refused to bow to growing political pressure to set out how the UK government will ease the coronavirus lockdown.




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Louise Thompson reflects relationship with fiancé Ryan Libbey in lockdown

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, revealed they have been forced to have more conversations and 'make changes', as she discussed how their relationship has developed.




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Scotland refusing to bite on 'grudge match' bait cast by Eddie Jones

Scotland have been bemused to learn that Eddie Jones regards Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham as a grudge match following his team’s defeat at Murrayfield last February.




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Former Scotland captain Greg Laidlaw reflects on his stellar career for both club and country

Thursday at Murrayfield. Greig Laidlaw looks at an empty arena. It is tempting to chronicle his career in a series of kicks, but the deserted grass surrounded by stands holds a comforting familiarity.




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Gregor Townsend refuses to blame Stuart Hogg after Scotland's Six Nations defeat to England

Gregor Townsend has absolved Stuart Hogg from blame despite the Scotland skipper making his second costly mistake in as many Guinness Six Nations games.




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MasterChef runner-up Ben Borsht reflects on his loss

MasterChef runner-up Ben Borsht has reflected on his loss, admitting that his dishes just weren't 'as good' as his competitor, Sashi Cheliah. 




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'Off-grid' mother likens lockdown to a 'Nazi regime' and REFUSES to clap for the NHS

Adele Allen, 36, who lives in Brighton with her husband Matt, slammed hardworking doctors and nurses on Facebook, accusing them of attention-seeking by sharing videos of dance routines.




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Ronda Rousey will join the cast of Fox's 9-1-1 playing a Los Angeles firefighter

The 32-year-old athlete joins a cast that includes Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Rockmond Dunbar and Jennifer Love Hewitt.




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Golf news: Rory McIlroy has reflected on his nerves at The Open as he blames change of strategy

McIlroy has won two tournaments this season and is the No 1 on the PGA Tour when it comes to the two most important categories concerning play from tee to green but he struggled at The Open.