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Close Brothers warns on loans scandal
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Close Brothers warns on loans scandal

THE industry-wide cash pile earmarked for potential payouts over mis-sold car loans moved nearer £1 billion today, when Close Brothers told investors where it could get hold of £400 million to settle claims.

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March 19, 2024
Unilever to cut hundreds of jobs at London office
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Unilever to cut hundreds of jobs at London office

CONSUMER goods behemoth Unilever is to slash 7,500 jobs as new boss Hein Schumacher leads a massive shake-up at the maker of Dove soap, Marmite and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

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March 19, 2024
Tory donor's cash links to properties in High Court money laundering probe
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Tory donor's cash links to properties in High Court money laundering probe

A MILLIONAIRE Tory donor who owns the Conran Shop has been named as one of the sources of money used to buy properties that were allegedly purchased with the proceeds of crime.

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March 19, 2024
Act to stop another sepsis death, hospital is ordered
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Act to stop another sepsis death, hospital is ordered

NHS chiefs have called for an urgent review of sepsis care at a London hospital after a baby’s death following delays in treatment.

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March 19, 2024
Failure Khan doesn't deserve third term as mayor, says Lib-Dem
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Failure Khan doesn't deserve third term as mayor, says Lib-Dem

THE Liberal Democrats’ London mayoral candidate was officially launching his campaign today, arguing that Sadiq Khan does “not deserve” a third term due to his record on crime.

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March 19, 2024
All boys' club: Garrick list revealed
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All boys' club: Garrick list revealed

Stars of Succession and Dire Straits are in along with MI6 boss

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March 19, 2024
Duty calls for Wills after Kate trip
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Duty calls for Wills after Kate trip

As footage emerges of the couple following health speculation, prince promotes homelessness project

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March 19, 2024
Showdown over boats Bill could put Rwanda flights back for months
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Showdown over boats Bill could put Rwanda flights back for months

PEERS were preparing for a constitutional showdown with the Government over its Rwanda Bill which could delay deportation flights for months.

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March 19, 2024
'Drivers don't realise that their vehicles are weapons'
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'Drivers don't realise that their vehicles are weapons'

Robbie Griffiths goes out on the road with cycling avengers Jeremy Vine and Mike van Erp as they film motorists on phones

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March 19, 2024
London crossbow suspect seized after two attacks
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London crossbow suspect seized after two attacks

AMAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were injured in suspected crossbow attacks in east London.

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March 18, 2024
I've had a blast, says Olympic legend Kenny as she quits cycling
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I've had a blast, says Olympic legend Kenny as she quits cycling

DAME LAURA KENNY today announced her retirement from cycling with immediate effect after a career in which she won five Olympic gold medals and seven World Championship titles.

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March 18, 2024
SORRY STERLING VOWS TO COME BACK STRONGER
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SORRY STERLING VOWS TO COME BACK STRONGER

FORWARD PROMISES TO BE ‘10 TIMES BETTER’ AFTER HE IS BOOED OFF FOLLOWING POOR FA CUP DISPLAY

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March 18, 2024
England sign off as the great entertainers after nailing plan of attack
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England sign off as the great entertainers after nailing plan of attack

CONFLICT resolution definitely comes easier than scoring seven tries in a fortnight against two of the best Test teams in the world.

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March 18, 2024
Sterling is facing big test to win over fans
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Sterling is facing big test to win over fans

. and that despite decent stats

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March 18, 2024
Hipgnosis 'overvalued songs by 7% due to double counting'
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Hipgnosis 'overvalued songs by 7% due to double counting'

THE Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) today said it had overstated the value of its portfolio of hits by artists including Blondie and Shakira by about 7.6% becaue of “double counting”.

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March 18, 2024
Strong Currys sales raise prospect of new bids
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Strong Currys sales raise prospect of new bids

CURRYS upped its profit guidance today after a stronger-than-expected start to 2024, in a move that appears to vindicate its board’s decision to rebuff three takeover approaches from two different firms in the past month.

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March 18, 2024
Bytes accuses its ex-CEO of unauthorised trading
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Bytes accuses its ex-CEO of unauthorised trading

THE governance crisis at computer software company Bytes Technology took another turn today after an investigation accused its long-serving CEO of unauthorised share trading on more than 100 separate occasions.

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March 18, 2024
Notting Hill pub goes to court over moans from just nine neighbours
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Notting Hill pub goes to court over moans from just nine neighbours

A WEST London pub beloved by celebrities and royals has launched a legal battle after noise complaints from just nine people prompted a string of conditions to be slapped on its licence.

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March 18, 2024
'Beatlemania? It was kind of irritating'
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'Beatlemania? It was kind of irritating'

Pattie Boyd talks to Joe Bromley about opening her private archive for anew auction which reveals the passion of her love triangle with George Harrison and Eric Clapton

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March 18, 2024
Kate 'happy and healthy' as she is seen with Wills at a farm shop
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Kate 'happy and healthy' as she is seen with Wills at a farm shop

THE Princess of Wales reportedly looked “happy, healthy and relaxed” on a visit to a farm shop near her home — the first time she has been seen out and about since her surgery.

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March 18, 2024
Britain accuses Putin of acting as modern-day Stalin after sham poll
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Britain accuses Putin of acting as modern-day Stalin after sham poll

BRITAIN slammed Vladimir Putin’s “stolen” election victory and vowed unstinting support for Ukraine after the Russian dictator put himself on course to overtake Stalin’s time in power.

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March 18, 2024
Kemi: Let's get behind Rishi
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Kemi: Let's get behind Rishi

Stop obsessing over psychodrama, says minister after appeal from No 10

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March 18, 2024
Olympic queen Kenny hangs up her bike to spend time with family
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Olympic queen Kenny hangs up her bike to spend time with family

DAME Laura Kenny, Britain's most successful female Olympic athlete, today announced her retirement from cycling because she wants to spend more time with her family.

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March 18, 2024
Khan doubles new council homes target in his first big campaign pledge
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Khan doubles new council homes target in his first big campaign pledge

SIR Keir Starmer joined Sadiq Khan today for the Mayor’s re-election campaign, pledging to double his council homes building target to 40,000 — and trumpeting the prospect of a Labour government and mayor offering a “once in a generation” chance to ease London’s housing crisis.

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March 18, 2024
We won't ignore chance we could win title, insists George
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We won't ignore chance we could win title, insists George

JAMIE GEORGE has declared that title talk is not taboo in the England squad.

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March 15, 2024
WE CAN BEAT mbro ANY TEAM ON OUR OWN TURF
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WE CAN BEAT mbro ANY TEAM ON OUR OWN TURF

WEST HAM'S ANTONIO IS NOT FAZED BY EURO HEAVYWEIGHTS

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March 15, 2024
Borthwick's men can't afford to crash to earth after Irish lift-off
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Borthwick's men can't afford to crash to earth after Irish lift-off

The title may prove out of reach but England still have questions to answer and a score to settle in France

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March 15, 2024
England snub shines a light on Arsenal's 'warrior'
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England snub shines a light on Arsenal's 'warrior'

FOR a man who does not crave attention, Ben White had to contend with spending yesterday in the spotlight.

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March 15, 2024
Show-stopping Kudus adds gloss to frontline
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Show-stopping Kudus adds gloss to frontline

Hammers stroll into the quarter-finals as Moyes’ strikeforce fires

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March 15, 2024
Vodafone sells Italy arm over 'excessive fragmentation'
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Vodafone sells Italy arm over 'excessive fragmentation'

THE CEO of Vodafone has bemoaned the \"excessive fragmentation\" of European telecoms markets as Italy today became the latest country the firm has exited after it reached an €8 billion (£6.8bn) deal with rival Swisscom.

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March 15, 2024