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UK committee to consider overhaul of broadcasting regulations
A committee appointed by the UK government will consider whether broadcasting regulations need to be remodeled to secure high-quality television for the future.
Sunak U-turn extends furlough until end of March
The Chancellor has bowed to pressure by extending his Covid-19 furlough programme for five months with England in a second lockdown to stem the virus's spread.
Beijing forces Ant Group to shelve Shanghai IPO
Chinese financial technology outfit Ant Group was forced to shelve what had been expected to be the world's largest initial public offering ever.
Tuesday preview: US elections, Associated British Foods in focus
All eyes on Tuesday will be on the US elections, even if the results won't start to be known - under a best case scenario - until the next day.
JP Morgan sees US election aftermath positive for shares
Post-election politics will be more positive for US equities than many fear, presenting a buying opportunity, JP Morgan said.
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to be widely distributed by end Q1 2021 - report
The Covid-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University could be in advanced stage of distribution by the end of the first quarter of 2021.
Sunak says 'many more' will lose jobs from second lockdown
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said many more people would lose their jobs because of the second Covid-19 lockdown in England as he said the length of restrictions would be reviewed.