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Rishi Sunak hints at furlough extension but says he must 'level' with public over pandemic toll
Rishi Sunak has heavily hinted at an extension to the furlough scheme but warned of the need to "level" with the public about the economic cost of the pandemic.
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COVID-19: Shop owners desperate for post-pandemic help in the budget
Guildford High Street, with its pretty cobbled streets, chi chi shops and historical architecture, is the perfect example of an affluent commuter suburb.
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COVID-19: New West Bank lockdown as Palestinians face surge of coronavirus cases
A new lockdown has been imposed across the West Bank as Palestinians face a fresh surge of coronavirus cases and a continued wait for a proper vaccine rollout.
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Lady Gaga's French bulldogs found after being stolen by men who shot dog walker in chest
Lady Gaga's French bulldogs have been found safe and unharmed - two days after being stolen at gunpoint in Los Angeles.
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COVID-19: No chance of earlier lockdown release, chancellor tells Sky News
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has ruled out any chance of a speedier end to lockdown, telling Sky News the last thing businesses needed was a "stop, start" return to normal life.
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Golden Globes 2021: Daniel Kaluuya on mute, animal invasions and too many doors - the seven best moments
It was a night when stars accepted awards in tracksuit bottoms, pyjamas and hoodies from rooms with too many doors, and the hosts presented from different coasts (albeit with a whizzy background to make them appear united).
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Migrants resort to treacherous night hikes through snowy, frozen Alps from Italy to France
Migrants and asylum seekers are resorting to dangerous night hikes through the Alps to reach France, aid workers are reporting.
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UK meteor: 'Huge flash' as 'fireball' lights up skies 'like a giant firework'
A meteor lit up the sky over the UK on Sunday night, wowing amateur stargazers who were lucky enough to see the phenomenon.
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Trump CPAC speech: Former president says he may run again in 2024, in first public address since leaving White House
Donald Trump has suggested he may run for president again in 2024 - amid an angry attack on Joe Biden in his first major address since leaving the White House.
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COVID-19: School staff not more likely to test positive for coronavirus antibodies, new figures suggest
There is no evidence of a difference between school staff testing positive for coronavirus antibodies and the wider working-age population, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Budget: FTSE 100 rallies as Chancellor Rishi Sunak plans help for home buyers
Britain's leading share index has risen sharply on the prospect of more help for the housing sector in Rishi Sunak's Budget later this week, as well as a boost for government stimulus in the US.
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Rishi Sunak to hail Budget 'big bang' to lure tech giants to London market
Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, will this week welcome a report that will call for major reforms to the London stock market's listings regime in a bid to encourage more technology 'unicorns' to go public in the UK.
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Golden Globes 2021: The Crown and British stars are big winners - as Chadwick Boseman honoured posthumously
The Crown reigned with several awards at this year's Golden Globes, as other British stars including Sacha Baron Cohen and John Boyega were also big winners.
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Sunak told now is not the time for 'significant' tax increases
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been told by MPs that "now is not the time for tax rises" - though a moderate hike in corporation tax could help the government without damaging growth.
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Myanmar coup: Court files fresh charges against Aung San Suu Kyi after 18 killed in protests
A Myanmar court has filed fresh charges against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, her lawyer has said, as protesters marched in defiance of a crackdown by security forces.
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Coronation Street: Actor Johnny Briggs who played Mike Baldwin dies after long illness
Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in the long-running soap, has died after a long illness his family has confirmed.
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Moonflower: Rare cactus from Amazon flowers for first time in UK - and for one night only
A rare cactus from the Amazon rainforest has flowered for the first time in the UK - and for one night only.
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Budget 2021: Conservative MPs demand permanent cut to business rates to help firms come out of 'cold store'
A group of 45 Conservative MPs from "Red Wall" seats have called for a permanent reduction in business rates to help firms come out of "cold store" after the coronavirus crisis.
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Weakest Gulf Stream in 1,000 years could bring more 'extreme' winters to UK and Europe, says study
The Gulf Stream that helps warm the UK and northwest Europe is at its weakest in over 1,000 years and could lead to more "extreme and intense" winters, according to researchers.
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COVID-19: Roadmap out of lockdown helps spur return to high streets
High street footfall picked up sharply last week, apparently spurred by the announcement of the roadmap out of lockdown as well as sunny weather.