Monarch airlines collapse leaves England karate Under-21 team out of pocket - BBC London News

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They were preparing for the biggest moment of their young sporting lives when Monarch airlines collapsed leaving them among the thousands of passengers out of pocket.
 
The entire England karate Under-21 team feared they wouldn't get to this month's World Championships.
 
They now can, but their financial problems are far from over. Chris Slegg reports.

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