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MasterCard and Airtel Smartcash headline the 2024 annual MSME finance awards program

The Economic Forum Series® (EFS), Nairametrics, and DiGiComm Enterprises are pleased to announce MasterCard and Smartcash Payment Service Bank (PSB) as the Headline Partners for the Annual MSME Finance Awards 2024. This prestigious event is designed to recognize innovation, policy interventions, and regulatory support that drive financial inclusion and sustainable growth for Micro, Small, and …

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Good Morning Britain hosting shake up as star returns after two weeks away and health concerns

A GOOD Morning Britain host has made their return to screen after more than two weeks away.

During the time off-screen, ITV fans feared the star, 68, would be quitting his hosting role for good due to a number of health issues.

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A Good Morning presenter made their show comeback after a fortnight off
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Fans feared they would not return at all following a number of reported health issues[/caption]
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Richard Madeley, 68, was back in the GMB hotseat on Monday[/caption]
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Richard had previously called in ‘poorly’ to the ITV show[/caption]

Yet Richard Madeley was on strong form as he returned to the Good Morning Britain studio with co-host Susanna Reid, 53, on Monday.

He was “poorly” and away from screens on August 20, and has not been seen much since.

Yet on his comeback, fans appeared delighted in the freshening up of the line-up which saw regular presenter Ed Balls, 57, replaced.

One took to X to note: “Wahoo it’s Monday, it’s Madeley, it’s manic Madeley Monday morning time.”

A second put: “Madeley hyper this morning.”

A third then commented: “Madeley gets a lot of s**t but he’s still better than Ed Balls.”

It was a hefty news agenda for the former This Morning presenter on Monday.

He led an interview with Lib Dem leader Ed Davey amid the party’s conference in Brighton, while also discussing a second potential assassination attempt on US Presidential candidate, Donald Trump.

And he showed no signs of the illness worries which left viewers speculating on his show exit.

As Richard starred alongside Kate Garraway, 57, in August, who had let slip his illness, he appeared to suggest he now was taking it easy after calling in “poorly” the previous day.

He asked Team GB gymnast Max Whitlock, 31 – who retired at the Paris Olympics after failing to win a medal – about winding things down.

Richard quizzed the three-time Olympic and World Champion star: “So many careers don’t have a hard stop you continue to progress, or you just slowly, quietly as I’m doing filter to a stop.

“But how do you manage the hard stop?”

One fan took to X to muse on his comments and put: “Did Richard say he’s retiring in that #Olympics segment?

“Wonder how long he’ll stay on # GMB for then…”

Recently, he told GMB viewers how he had suffered “two massive nose bleeds” – with the cause unexplained.

Previously, also suffered a perforated eardrum, which led to temporary deafness in one ear, following a flight and was forced to “lip-red” GMB guests.

Meanwhile, his last time in the GMB hot seat was surrounded in chaos.

Richard was left shouting “oh my God” as the panel were interrupted with an ongoing technical mishap.

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The former This Morning host was last seen on the ITV daytime series in August[/caption]
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During his last show in August he was left moaning ‘oh my God’ due to a technical mishap[/caption]

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‘Girls don’t walk, run!’ shoppers cry as they rush to TK Maxx to get their hands a Zara buy but half the price

SHOPPERS are racing to TK Maxx to get their hands on a Zara buy for half the price. 

Known for being a leading off-price retailer, the store offers a diverse range of products at prices up to 60 per cent below the recommended retail price (RRP). 

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Beauty fans are racing to their local TK Maxx in a bid to get their hands on the product[/caption]
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Renowned across Europe, TK Maxx specialises in off-price retailing, particularly in clothing and homeware.

The store features items from designer labels, top brands, and emerging labels, ensuring a broad selection for customers. 

And now they are stocking Zara products, and beauty fans have taken to TikTok to share their finds. 

One product in particular is their perfume range. 

Currently trending on TikTok, beauty fans are racing to their local TK Maxx in a bid to get their hands on the product. 

One beauty fan, Paulina, shared a video of a shelf in the Basildon store filled with perfume, including ones from Zara. 

She said they were being sold for £2, £3, £4, or £5, compared to £15.99 from the Zara store itself.

Another beauty fan called Libbie May Fitzpatrick revealed how she was buzzing to see that her local TK Maxx store in Rugby, Warwickshire was stocking Zara products. 

A third shopper called May Hobson simply said: “Girls run, don’t want to TK Maxx for Zara perfumes.” 

TK Maxx is one of the nation’s favourite discount stores, but did you know there’s an optimal time to visit for the best bargains?

A former employee, who shared insider tips on TikTok, revealed secrets about the high-street giant, including the best times to shop for cut-price items.

The ex-worker, who goes by Patience on the platform and spent five years at TK Maxx, disclosed that savvy shoppers should visit the store in the morning when it first opens.

According to Patience, most stores receive their deliveries just before opening to the public.

“At my TK Maxx, deliveries arrived at 6am daily, and staff would start sorting and shelving items from that time,” she explained in the video.

Some stores even receive double deliveries, with fresh stock arriving in the late afternoon around 3pm.

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Shelves in different TK Maxx stores across the UK are selling the Zara perfume[/caption]
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The perfumes are priced between £2 up to £5
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“Technically, the best times to shop are between 8am and 10am, and from 4pm until closing,” she advised, cautioning against shopping at lunchtime.

Early visits are also advantageous for snagging “fresh” items, whether you’re after make-up, skincare, designer goods, or posh handbags.

For those seeking the most expensive items, Patience noted that these are unlikely to be found at the front of the store to deter theft.

Instead, garments that are “reasonably priced” but still from “really good brands” will be placed in the features section, making them easier to find without having to scavenge.

How Does TK Maxx Flog Designer for Cheap?

  • TK Maxx follows an off-price business model to get designer products for cheap
  • It buys merchandise from various brands and designers at a discount and then sells it to customers at lower prices than traditional retail stores
  • The selection at its outlets often includes overstocked items, last season’s styles and goods from cancelled orders.
  • The Gold Label is a premium collection of designer and luxury products offered by TK Maxx.
  • If you love designer clothes, this is the tag you want to look out for on pieces.

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Premier League invents ‘coldest graphic ever’ for Arsenal’s winning goal in North London derby

ARSENAL fans are in love with the Premier League’s specially made goal graphic for the North London derby.

The Gunners beat their bitter rivals Tottenham 1-0 yesterday thanks to a towering header from Gabriel.

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Arsenal fans loved the cheeky goal graphic
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Gabriel’s header won the game for Arsenal[/caption]

As the centre-back nodded in from a corner, eagle-eyed fans noticed a cleverly created graphic in the top left of TV screens.

The scoreboard on the Premier League‘s world service feed changed from 0-0 to 0-1 with the usual firing of a cannon.

But for the derby, the gunshot cheekily blew up a Spurs emblem trying to run away.

And just before the score changed, Arsenal‘s cannon smoked while Tottenham’s trademark cockerel had lost its head.

Gunners supporters loved it, with one saying: “That is the coldest graphic ever.”

Another added: “Goal graphic s***housery to the next level.”

A third commented: “Graphic hits hard. North London is red.”

All 20 clubs have their own customised animation for when they score on the Prem’s official feed.

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Brighton have a seagull swooping in and Southampton have the word “goal” decorated with a halo and angel wings in a nod to their nickname The Saints.

Other eye-catching ones see bubbles fly across the scoreboard for West Ham, a fox’s tail wagging for Leicester and pitchforks raised for Manchester United.

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All 20 Premier League clubs have a goal animation
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Fans love the cool designs

Arsenal ratings vs Spurs as Gabriel is the hero in feisty North London derby

GABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.

Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players…

DAVID RAYA – 8/10

Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper. 

JURRIEN TIMBER – 7

Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs’ flying right side of Johnson and Porro.

Some would argue he should’ve been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.

WILLIAM SALIBA – 8

A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.

You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn’t disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too. 

GABRIEL – 9

A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock). 

Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He’s the man. 

BEN WHITE – 6

Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.

Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn’t threatened in the second 45.

JORGINHO – 4

Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.

A tough task, but didn’t come close to matching Rice’s intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.

THOMAS PARTEY – 5

Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.

Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week. 

GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6

Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.

Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions. 

LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6

Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he’s used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him. 

Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems. 

BUKAYO SAKA – 7

Didn’t make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with. 

Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel’s opener. 

KAI HAVERTZ – 6

A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net – actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45. 

Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero. 

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‘Best sport on earth,’ say darts fans after Luke Littler makes classy gesture to Michael Smith as he nets the Big Fish

LUKE LITTLER showed his class by celebrating as opponent Michael Smith netted the Big Fish at the World Series of Darts final.

The two men battled it out for the £80,000 prize at last night’s showpiece event in Amsterdam.

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Luke Littler had a brilliant reaction to Michael Smith’s Big Fish in the darts
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Smith hit two T20s and a bullseye to spark the hilarious celebrations

But it was Littler, 17, who emerged victorious with a stunning 11-4 win.

He also thrashed defending champion and local favourite Michael van Gerwen in the semis.

And Littler’s win saw him secure his eighth title of 2024.

However, the most impressive throw of the night went to Smith.

With Littler just one leg away from victory, his fellow Brit needed a Big Fish finish to check out.

The term is used in darts to describe a 170 score to end a leg, with players requiring pinpoint accuracy to hit two T20s and the bull.

Amazingly, Smith managed to do just that to secure his fourth and final leg of the match.

The crowd went wild as he nodded cooly while collecting his darts.

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But it was Littler who really got the party going as he toasted Smith’s three throws by pretending to reel in a fish.

This spurred Smith on to also pretend he had a fishing rod, with the two men then bumping fists before Littler secured the match.

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Smith and Littler fist-bumped before the teen clinched an emphatic victory in the final

Fans loved the moment too, with one declaring: “The best sport on earth.”

Another boomed: “Proper boyos them.”

One noted: “Sport at its best.”

Another added: “The banter amongst the group is great to see.”

Speaking afterwards, Littler reflected on his incredible year so far.

The teen ace said: “I’m just happy to win. It’s been a long day of course. 

“Waking up early, didn’t like that one. I managed to get over the line against Chris (Dobey). I relaxed tonight and I played very well.

On the fans chanting his name, he added: “It tells me there’s only one Luke Littler!

“This time last year I was on the Development Tour. I won a few events and my name was getting mentioned. 

“But at the Worlds, that’s when everyone knew who I was. 

“The trophies I’ve won, the finals I’ve lost this year, I’m just building on it and I’m winning more. 

“It will take some beating this weekend. It’s a busy schedule with the winter to come. I’m ready for it.”

Inside Littler's massive rise

LUKE LITTLER has taken the darts world by storm since exploding onto the scene at the PDC World Championship at the beginning of the year.

The Nuke reached the final on his Ally Pally debut at just 16 years of age – smashing records along the way.

He has then gone on to win a host of PDC events and the Premier League title – which he claimed at the O2 Arena by beating world champion Luke Humphries in May.

He also finished his first season in the World Series as the No1 ranked player.

He has joined Jude Bellingham on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list.

And the teenage titan even had to snub an invite from the WWE.

The Sun exclusively revealed that Littler is plotting to create a fitness empire.

He is also cashing in away from the Oche thanks to an Instagram side hustle.

And he’s even the face of a brand new cereal.

But he is newly single after splitting from girlfriend Eloise Milburn following a 10-month relationship.

Check out all of our latest Luke Littler stories.

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