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Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms

Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.

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Roger's colleagues step up after injury ends BBC presenter's running challenge

BBC North West Tonight's Roger Johnson says the response is "what Children in Need is all about".

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Bike from Batman film could sell for £900,000

The "Batpod" features in a chase scene with Christian Bale's Batman and Heath Ledger's Joker.

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Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau

The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.

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Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum

Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago

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Milburn review to call for jobs ’revolution’ for young people with disabilities

Exclusive: Government should introduce ‘flexi-jobs’ alongside subsidies and skills support, former minister will say The British state should create and subsidise paid jobs for thousands of disabled young people as part of an “opportunity revolution” aimed at reversing years of labour market discrimination, the Milburn review of youth employment will recommend. The review, due to report this month, will say the government should introduce “flexi-jobs” alongside employment subsidies and intensive skills support to make it easier for disabled and chronically ill 16- to 24-year-olds to get work.

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Milburn review to call for jobs ’revolution’ for young people with disabilities

Exclusive: Government should introduce ‘flexi-jobs’ alongside subsidies and skills support, former minister will say The British state should create and subsidise paid jobs for thousands of disabled young people as part of an “opportunity revolution” aimed at reversing years of labour market discrimination, the Milburn review of youth employment will recommend. The review, due to report this month, will say the government should introduce “flexi-jobs” alongside employment subsidies and intensive skills support to make it easier for disabled and chronically ill 16- to 24-year-olds to get work.

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More asbestos found in Parliament, as MPs urged to get on with revamp

MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.

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Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years

The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.

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Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?

The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

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Emery in line for new Villa deal - Thursday's gossip

Manager Unai Emery is in line for a new contract with Aston Villa, Trey Nyoni to stay with Liverpool and Leeds target Harvey Elliott, plus more.

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