16/05/18

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Two pct levy on smartphones and computers

The hi-tech market’s worst fears proved true on Tuesday, as the government tabled an amendment in Parliament which foresees the imposition of a one-off 2 percent levy on electronic appliances, such as smartphones, tablets and computers, in favor of copyright holders.

The levy is even heavier that anticipated as it will apply to all computers without exception – against the original plan for taxing appliances with more than 4 gigabytes of memory.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/228690/article/ekathimerini/business/two-pct-levy-on-smartphones-and-computers

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Criminal charges fall despite rise in recorded crime - check your police force

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44044537

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Ray Wilson: England World Cup-winning defender dies

Ray Wilson, a member of England's World Cup-winning side, has died, aged 83.

At 32, the Derbyshire-born left-back was the oldest player in Alf Ramsey's starting XI which overcame West Germany 4-2 in the 1966 final at Wembley.

He spent most of his club career at Huddersfield Town before moving to Everton where he helped the Toffees win the 1966 FA Cup.

Wilson, who also played for Oldham and Bradford City, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44140722

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England World Cup squad:

Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Stoke), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Burnley)

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Kyle Walker, John Stones (Manchester City), Harry Maguire (Leicester), Kieran Trippier, Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Phil Jones, Ashley Young (Manchester United).

Midfielders: Eric Dier, Dele Alli (both Tottenham Hotspur), Jesse Lingard (Manchester United), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Fabian Delph (Manchester City), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea)

Forwards: Jamie Vardy (Leicester), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Danny Welbeck (Arsenal) Harry Kane (Tottenham)

Standby: Tom Heaton, James Tarkowski (Burnley), Lewis Cook (Bournemouth), Jake Livermore (West Brom) and Adam Lallana (Liverpool).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44138600

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East Coast Mainline renationalised by government after Virgin Trains deal terminated
Unions call for services to remain in public hands after third failure in decade

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/east-coast-mainline-renationalisation-goverment-virgin-trains-failure-chris-grayling-latest-a8354031.html

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England World Cup squad: Jack Wilshere jokes he’ll head to Zante instead after Gareth Southgate snub
Arsenal midfielder was asked if he fancies a lads holiday on the the Greek island after missing out on a Three Lions call

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6298952/england-world-cup-squad-jack-wilshere-gareth-southgate/