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Burberry takes £1bn hit

Burberry lost £1 billion of its market value yesterday amid fears China's appetite for the company's luxury bags and coats may be on the wane.

A trading update showed sales growth ground to a halt in the 10 weeks to September 8, prompting the exclusive fashion house to warn that its profits will be at the bottom end of expectations.

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