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    Barry Manilow forced to cancel London show under 'doctor's orders'

    The 80-year-old American music legend is in the midst of his The Last Concerts tour which is giving fans a final chance to see him perform live before he retires from the stage. For his UK dates, the singer has taken over London's iconic Palladium Theatre where he has been performing since 23 May and is due to perform gigs until 9 June. However, his concert on Monday 27 May was abruptly cancelled - with fans given notice in an announcement just hours before the curtain was due to go up.

  • Associated Press Finance

    IMF upgrades its forecast for China's economy, but says reforms are needed to support growth

    The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for China’s economy, while warning that consumer-friendly reforms are needed to sustain strong, high-quality growth. The IMF's report, issued late Tuesday, said the world's second-largest economy will likely expand at a 5% annual rate this year, based on its growth in the first quarter and recent moves to support the property sector. The ruling Communist Party has set its annual growth target at “around 5%,” and the economy grew at a faster-than-expected 5.3% in the first quarter of the year, boosting the global economy.

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    Royal Mail owner agrees to £3.6bn takeover by 'Czech Sphinx' Daniel Kretinsky

    The owners of Royal Mail have agreed to a £3.6bn takeover bid by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.