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Air France-KLM still struggles amid Franco-Dutch illusions
Politicians must stop obsessing over national icons and let airline become more efficient

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BHP/coal: smutty books
The mining group should have got out of coal earlier when the price was better

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Pound hits 8-month high against euro on UK economy hopes
Inflation figures and speedy vaccine rollout expected to reduce pressure on BoE to cut rates

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Saga requires all cruise customers to have Covid vaccine
Group serving over-50s will only allow people travel after receiving two doses of jab

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EU and BioNTech/Pfizer clash over reduced vaccine deliveries
European officials say supply changes after ruling on doses per vial could derail vaccination plans

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UK property prices rise at fastest rate since 2016
Lifestyle shifts and government measures boost market despite economic slowdown

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Netflix: the crowned
Strategy will only work if streaming group keeps raising its subscription prices

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Morgan Stanley posts record profit as trading booms
US investment bank caps buoyant earnings season across Wall Street

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P&G raises annual forecasts on sustained cleaning boom
Stuck-at-home consumers add to sales as they wash and cook more during coronavirus pandemic

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Richemont sales rise on strong demand in Asia
Luxury shoppers are still treating themselves despite pandemic

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IWG to close more offices as virus resurges
World’s largest flexible office company takes another £160m hit to cover pandemic costs

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Joe Biden to issue raft of executive orders after inaugural address
Incoming US president moves to undo or freeze Trump policies in areas ranging from immigration to climate

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Joe Biden will find ample potential for acrimony in the Middle East
The incoming president could face problems with traditional US allies such as Israel, as well as with adversaries

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BioNTech vaccine found effective against Covid-19 variant
Laboratory-based study shows mutations were neutralised by antibodies in blood of vaccinated patients

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European stocks post modest gains as lockdowns drag on
Treasuries hold steady and gold rises ahead of Biden’s inauguration

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Pearson warns of uncertainty over exams
Fourth quarter shows pick-up in online learning businesses but lockdowns hit media group hard

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Singapore sets sights on Asia tech listing boom
#techAsia, your guide to the billions made and lost in Asia tech

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Burberry leaves forecast unchanged as pandemic forces store closures
Coronavirus restrictions shut 15% of stores worldwide but Asia shows some recovery

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BHP slashes values of Australian thermal coal assets
That country’s coal industry has been rocked by China’s decision to ban imports because of a row over coronavirus

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Japan Inc faces potential forced sell-off of cross-shareholdings
TSE reshuffle and aggressive new proxy adviser guidelines target widely criticised practice

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UK inflation bounces back as prices of transport and clothing rise
The cost of consumer goods rose by 0.6% in December, up from 0.3% the previous month

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British lawyer steps down from Hong Kong trial after intense UK pressure
David Perry was called a ‘mercenary’ after agreeing to prosecute pro-democracy activists

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Trump pardons divisive ex-campaign strategist Steve Bannon
Former adviser among group granted clemency hours ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration as president

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China escalates fight against new Covid outbreak and US blame game
New restrictions imposed as Beijing hits back against Trump administration over pandemic’s origins

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Strangely lost for words, Trump exits White House for last time
President has become increasingly isolated since being blamed for deadly attack on US Capitol

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Biden prepares for a presidential inauguration like no other
Transfer of power takes place in a militarised Washington already reeling from pandemic

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EU immigration: Frontex faces scrutiny over its growing role
The European bloc’s first uniformed armed force faces allegations of helping to send migrants back to countries such as Turkey

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A power outage dims climate hopes in Mexico
President López Obrador’s championing of fossil fuels has short-circuited the shift to renewable energy

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Lower-income countries fall behind in race for vaccines
Dose shortages risk prolonging pandemic for years, experts warn

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Should you build equity release into your retirement strategy?
Do your homework before taking out a ‘lifetime mortgage’ on your property

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English Football League in talks to tap BoE Covid lending facility
Governing body scrambles to agree up to £225m through state and private borrowing
