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Travel rule changes 'positive', say airlines
Simplifying the traffic light system and reducing testing requirements will boost the industry, airlines say.
Broadcasting cash offsets Man Utd's Covid losses
Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply.
Next deal keeps Gap brand alive in the UK
Deal means Gap will still have a UK High Street presence within Next's stores despite closing its own.
China applies to join key Asia-Pacific trade pact
It comes the day after a regional security agreement between the US, UK and Australia was unveiled.
Southwest Airlines pays staff extra to get jabbed
It is the latest big carrier to offer incentives for getting vaccinated as US infections surge.
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Travel rule changes 'positive', say airlines
Simplifying the traffic light system and reducing testing requirements will boost the industry, airlines say.
Broadcasting cash offsets Man Utd's Covid losses
Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply.
Next deal keeps Gap brand alive in the UK
Deal means Gap will still have a UK High Street presence within Next's stores despite closing its own.
China applies to join key Asia-Pacific trade pact
It comes the day after a regional security agreement between the US, UK and Australia was unveiled.
Southwest Airlines pays staff extra to get jabbed
It is the latest big carrier to offer incentives for getting vaccinated as US infections surge.
Broadcasting cash offsets Man Utd's Covid losses
Football giant says year was among its most challenging but sees broadcast income jump sharply.
Next deal keeps Gap brand alive in the UK
Deal means Gap will still have a UK High Street presence within Next's stores despite closing its own.
China applies to join key Asia-Pacific trade pact
It comes the day after a regional security agreement between the US, UK and Australia was unveiled.
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