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Lloyds Bank profits rise 23% to £3.1bn

The bank said it had put aside another £460m for payment protection insurance mis-selling claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M89QNa

US mulls higher 25% tariff on $200bn of Chinese goods

US considers increasing planned tariff of an additional $200bn of Chinese goods to 25% from 10%, according to media reports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mZJl1r

US release of 3D-printed gun software blocked

The blueprints to make untraceable guns were expected to be available for download on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O0Uivc

Slow broadband needs switch-off date, say business leaders

The government should set a date for turning off the copper network, says the Institute of Directors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O2filt

Eating into profits

"No-shows" from online bookings are hurting restaurant profits, but eateries are fighting back. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Au0z0v

Farmers send livestock to slaughter early due to drought

Farmers are sending livestock to slaughter early as the lack of rain leaves pastures dry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AtIKPa

Apple boosted by selling more expensive iPhones

The tech giant has managed to beat forecasts thanks to sales of more expensive iPhones and services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v68CLV

Apple boosted by selling more expensive iPhones

The tech giant has managed to beat forecasts thanks to sales of more expensive iPhones and services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v68CLV

Jaguar hit by trade war as China sales slow

The UK car firm has reported its first loss in three years after a change in Chinese import duties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJMEJa

Facebook bans pages aimed at US election interference

The social network has found evidence of a co-ordinated campaign to influence the US mid-term vote. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LQwmx6

Hundreds of Carillion apprentices lose their jobs

Some 341 apprentices from the collapsed construction firm will stop being paid at the end of August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NZYziA

Facebook bans pages aimed at US election interference

The social network has found evidence of a co-ordinated campaign to influence the US mid-term vote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LQwmx6

Why Apple's share value is touching a trillion dollars

Apple's share value could climb through the trillion-dollar mark. What other companies are close? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oyopvg

Why is Samsung's Galaxy S9 flagship struggling?

The technology company says sales of its phone were lower than expected, but has plans to fix the problem. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LFFGob

Why is Samsung's Galaxy S9 flagship struggling?

The technology company says sales of its phone were lower than expected, but has plans to fix the problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFFGob

World-famous aerialist on the keys to her success

Christine Van Loo, a seven-time US national acro-gymnastics champion, explains how she got to the top of her game. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kb7MCm

Games Workshop annual report sees profits nearly double

The fantasy figure maker, which has nearly 500 stores worldwide, says its business is in "great shape". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vlA47O

Vue cinema denies website is crashing under high demand

"Virtual queues" on the Vue cinema website have left some customers struggling to see popular films. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFxFQp

Commitment to help 'mortgage prisoners'

Borrowers stuck on expensive variable rates could get help, despite still being locked out of the wider market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LQxGQB

Thousands download 3D-printed gun designs

Legal action in eight US states seeks to ban the blueprints, published four days ahead of the planned date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v5llyh

RBS escapes action over controversial GRG unit

The regulator says it has "very limited" powers over actions taken by RBS's turnaround division. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mZccTO

Thomas Cook bookings hit by heatwave

The tour operator says more people are staying at home rather than booking last-minute holidays. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v9ccVN

Fast fashion

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uZTZK0

British Gas's new tariffs 'successful'

Iain Conn says that British Gas has switched more than 900,000 customers on to other tariffs from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LP4HMV

Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million

The retailer says details of 10 million customers were affected by last year's data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OzhKRs

From books to behemoth

Amazon's profits dazzled this week - how Jeff Bezos brought it from bookstore to behemoth in 20 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OoXhyv

Uber halts development of self-driving trucks

The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NSiW0Q

British Gas owner Centrica loses more customers

In the UK, 340,000 accounts, representing about 270,000 people, were closed in the first half of 2018. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2n3OtSt

Dixons Carphone admits data breach now affects 10 million

The retailer says the number of personal data records hacked has risen to 10 million customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OzhKRs

Uber halts development of self-driving trucks

The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NSiW0Q

Mike Pompeo Indo-pacific strategy: US to spend $113m in Asia

The announcement comes at a time when the US and China are butting heads in a tit-for-tat trade war. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KcnOvC

Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'

As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K9N3ik

Light saver

As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oufn24

UK car production hit by 'perfect storm'

Industry body the SMMT says the 47% drop in production for the UK market in June was an "anomaly". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Aq8nR3

Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M4q3D2

The impact of trade tariffs on two US firms

Some firms have raised prices to shield them from the impact of tariffs, but others are under strain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AqX5Mc

House of Fraser offered cash injection by Mike Ashley

The Sports Direct tycoon already owns an 11% stake in the department store chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K6s4gg

Ryanair threatened by fresh strikes in Germany

The budget airline has already cancelled hundreds of flights across Europe this month over strikes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M2HsMg

Behind the seams at Max Mara

Max Mara is the quintessentially Italian fashion brand, but it's run by a former punk from Derbyshire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vhADzd

Overwatch League: London Spitfire triumph in first final

London Spitfire scored a solid victory over its opponent, Philadelphia Fusion, in the e-sports final. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v6qNBl

Rivals eye Love Island's treasure chest

TV companies battle to find another format that can rival the success of ITV's reality hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mTOgkH

Overwatch League: London Spitfire triumph in first final

London Spitfire scored a solid victory over its opponent, Philadelphia Fusion, in the e-sports final. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v6qNBl

Brewery fined over pensions failings

Brewer Samuel Smith and its chairman are sentenced after failing to give details to regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uZ0jBy

US military draws up 'do not buy' list for software

US military programs and agencies will be stopped from using code that could compromise their work from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mUxHFb

DJI's new drone revealed by Argos catalogue

The store's literature has photos and technical details of the as yet unannounced Mavic 2 Pro drone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NRsSYD

BT loses TV rights for 'ultimate fighting' and NBA basketball

The firm is understood to have lost the rights to broadcast NBA basketball and UFC ultimate fighting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OsrMUm

Idaho inmates hack prison system and steal $225,000 in credits

The scheme was discovered after the prisoners boosted their accounts with artificial credits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LU8CoK

Going solo

With the number of self-employed workers on the rise, BBC News asks why we're seeing this trend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vg5X1j

Foxtons pushed into loss by weak London housing market

The stagnant London property market continues to dog Foxtons, but the rental market helps out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LNhfEF

Mirror and Express owner slumps to £113m loss

Reach writes down the value of its regional newspaper titles by £150m amid "difficult" trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mUhWOw

Weaving a livelihood in Kenya

Grace is one of the few remaining loom weavers in Kenya. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M0m9uR

Northern: Most cancelled services to resume after timetable disruption

The firm is to bring back three-quarters of the routes it withdrew due to the disruption caused by its new timetable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lyjw7h

'Running a business is a marathon, not a sprint'

"Business is like a marathon," says Clem Chambers, who created some of the first computer games. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mR2umj

Swooning to success

How a shipping container full of French armchairs paved the way for online furniture store Swoon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LzZx8e

BT loses TV rights for 'ultimate fighting' and NBA basketball

The telecoms giant spokesperson said it would not bid "any more than the rights are worth to us". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OsrMUm

Thomas Cook axes trips to SeaWorld and Loro Parque over customers' orca concerns

Travel giant Thomas Cook stops selling SeaWorld and Loro Parque tickets over animal welfare concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mNig1o

Ladbrokes owner GVC in talks with MGM Resorts

The UK owner is considering a joint venture, after the way was paved for legal US sports betting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AiOE5x

Water chiefs must 'explain leakage target failures'

Michael Gove says customers expect a "reliable and resilient water supply". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K5ni2v

Fake news 'crowding out' real news

New laws must be introduced to clamp down on the "wild west" social media world, MPs say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vdKqXk

What's the least popular emoji on Twitter?

The obscure "input symbol for Latin capital letters" is now less popular than "aerial tramway" on Twitter from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oq4XjX

Google: An A to Z of search results

Searching for each letter of the alphabet can lead you to some unexpected places... from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OkZew5

Fake news a democratic crisis, MPs warn

Social media sites should face regulation, the committee investigating fake news proposes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uWdhQy

How Jeff Bezos took Amazon to the top

Amazon's profits dazzled this week - how Jeff Bezos brought it from bookstore to behemoth in 20 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OoXhyv

Shareholders approve Fox Disney deal

Disney is to buy the film and television assets of Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LrPTVg

Donald Trump loves his economic numbers

The US President heralded an economic growth report by citing numbers - a lot of them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LYniDq

Scroll Free September: Social media users urged to log off

Social media users are being asked to try Scroll Free September, as part of a public health campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uVbsmP

US economic growth at near four-year high

The US economy saw growth accelerate in the second quarter of the year, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K0Js5S

Google bans crypto-mining apps from Play Store

The change means apps that let people mine coins on their phones will soon be purged. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LXatcx

Twitter shares fall 18% as number of monthly users slips

The messaging platform makes record quarterly profits but monthly usage numbers disappoint. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NPzwyv

Twitter shares fall 18% as number of monthly users slips

The messaging platform makes record quarterly profits but monthly usage numbers disappoint. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NPzwyv

Facebook: Explaining the company's historic share slump

Its shares fell by a fifth wiping $120bn off its value, the biggest one-day loss in history. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ag2e9R

Facebook: Explaining the company's historic share slump

Its shares fell by a fifth wiping $120bn off its value, the biggest one-day loss in history. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ag2e9R

Virtual reality paintings possible in Moscow art gallery

The workrooms of Natalia Goncharova and Kazimir Malevich can now be explored by museum visitors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mLVKpN

Facebook stops InfoWars host posting for 30 days

The suspension comes after videos posted by the channel were found to break Facebook's policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AeMvYK

Amazon delivers record quarterly profit

Shares in the e-commerce giant jump on record profits, driven by online sales and its cloud services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v6A1g4

PewDiePie 'sorry' for meme mocking Demi Lovato

The YouTuber is being criticised for appearing to make fun of Demi Lovato being in hospital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LoGrlA

Radio 1 pulls Logan Paul interview

The station says 'it doesn't feel right' to run the chat with the controversial YouTuber. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mNEvV8

BP buys US shale assets for $10bn

The purchase is the British oil and gas giant's biggest deal for nearly 20 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AeSI6U

IT fiasco pushes TSB into a loss

The technology meltdown at TSB earlier this year has cost the bank £176m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGLz3F

Trump likely to get an economic growth win, but for how long?

The US economy has been supercharged by tax reform and tariffs - but can it last? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lq8LUG

Lunar eclipse: Skygazers await century's longest 'blood moon'

During this total eclipse, Earth's natural satellite will turn a striking shade of red or ruddy brown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NPFS0Z

Papa John's founder sues pizza chain

John Schnatter is seeking documents about his exit from the company, after his use of the N-word. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mMUZge

How canned food became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how canned food became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLLlbT

Smartphone economy

From lunch delivery to comics, Myanmar's start-ups are bouncing back after decades of isolation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v9sTQ5

Hauliers in compensation claim for overpriced trucks

Hauliers who bought trucks from firms that colluded in a price-fixing cartel could get compensation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LEFy7P

TUC: One in 12 workers miss out on legal holiday entitlement

Millions of UK employees do not get the time off work they are legally entitled to, says union body. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJOKoG

Dash to drop cash comes under review

As digital and contactless payments increase, a new review is to look at the impact on consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uT1diZ

Amazon profit rises but warns sales growth could slow

The online retailer warns its sales growth could slow down in the coming months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v6A1g4

Vote Leave's targeted Brexit ads released by Facebook

The social media ads that helped Vote Leave win the EU referendum are published in full for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mJpJyz

Brics back 'open world economy' that benefits all nations

The emerging economies sign a declaration backing an "open and inclusive" multilateral trading system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v6KHv6

Michel Barnier and Dominic Raab aim for October Brexit deal

The EU's Michel Barnier says progress has been made "but we are not at the end of the road yet". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LR2Xjg

US warns of supply chain cyber-attacks

National Counterintelligence and Security Center says 2017 was a "watershed" year for such hacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AmYBzd

Facebook shares slump 20% after growth warning

A warning that profits growth will slow sends Facebook shares sliding 20% at the start of Wall Street trading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uPFTuI

Facebook shares slump 20% after growth warning

A warning that profits growth will slow sends Facebook shares sliding 20% at the start of Wall Street trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uPFTuI

Amazon tool flags Congress members as suspects

The American Civil Liberties Union compared photos of the politicians with a database of arrested people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JUwExT

Chinese shipping firm infected by ransomware

Ransomware knocked out communications in the US offices of the shipping and haulage firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LnYbgS

Tommy Hilfiger smart clothes track wearers

The new line will provide the brand with information on what happens to clothes when they leave the store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEONEP

YouTube removes 'hate speech' videos from InfoWars

The channel has also been banned from broadcasting live for 90 days for posting "hate speech". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGQjUg

Airbus shares soar on higher earnings

The European planemaker's revenues climb after a sputtering start to 2018. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ln63iF

Facebook's return to China thrown into doubt

Facebook's plans for an imminent comeback in China's huge social media market appear to have stalled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mLuzeJ

Segway electric skates face 'hoverboard ban'

Self-balancing electric skates designed by Segway will not be allowed on the pavement in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGy3dG

Facebook's shares tumble as growth disappoints

The social media firm's shares were hit by news that growth in monthly active users is slowing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LIG0C9

Qualcomm axes NXP deal after failing to get Chinese approval

Qualcomm's NXP deal scrapped after deadline passes without approval from Chinese regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mIyzfO

Sky profits up as the battle over ownership continues

The pan-European satellite broadcaster has added subscribers as US media giants compete for control. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ly2tlh

Qualcomm axes NXP deal after failing to get Chinese approval

Qualcomm's NXP deal scrapped after deadline passes without approval from Chinese regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mIyzfO

Australian media giants Nine and Fairfax agree to merge

Nine Entertainment and Fairfax say it will create Australia's "largest integrated media player". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OiqMlC

Government bodies 'worst for aggressive debt collection'

Councils often chase debts "over-zealously", the Treasury Select Committee says as it calls for change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NMox9c

Fire-risk domestic appliances 'are becoming harder to spot'

Investigators are finding it increasingly hard to identify which white goods are a fire risk, says Which? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v5RvJr

Swann's home security camera recordings could be hijacked

Researchers found a way to spy on motion-triggered clips logged by Swann Security's cameras. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JVw3fE

Drone Bill may ban children from owning larger aircraft

A government proposal would ban children from owning flying gadgets weighing over 250g. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mGNPdf

Trump: US and EU agree to work towards lower trade barriers

Donald Trump and Jean-Claude Juncker agree to work towards zero tariffs on non-auto industrial goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oj2mbx

Facebook tumbles as growth disappoints

Growth in the firm's monthly active users is slowing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIG0C9

Google cars self-drive to Walmart supermarket in trial

A tie-up with Walmart will see shopper driven to pick up groceries ordered online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A9i8D7

China says there will be 'no winner' in global trade war

China has told developing nations there would be no winner in a global trade war from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mFX0KO

US carmakers hit by trade disputes

General Motors lowers its profit forecast, blaming rising costs for steel and aluminium due to tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mEMEuO

Google cars self-drive to Walmart supermarket in trial

A tie-up with Walmart will see shopper driven to pick up groceries ordered online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A9i8D7

Jobseekers 'more likely to deactivate Facebook'

Researchers looked at eight factors predicting whether people had left or thought about leaving Facebook. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JTABTz

Kylie Jenner and David Beckham make Instagram rich list

The reality star can make up to $1m per post, while David Beckham is Britain's highest earner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uPF8Sj

Jobseekers 'more likely to deactivate Facebook'

Researchers looked at eight factors predicting whether people had left or thought about leaving Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JTABTz

Kuri the cute home robot gets canned by Bosch

Production of Bosch's home robot is cancelled ahead of a planned release to retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NIX2NG

Kuri the cute home robot gets canned by Bosch

Production of Bosch's home robot is cancelled ahead of a planned release to retailers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIX2NG

Porn site showed men 'tricked into gay sex'

A man accused of dressing as a woman to lure men into sex acts pleads not guilty to the charges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LKye7u

NHS contract with Capita could have put patients at risk

The outsourcing of NHS England's back office tasks was a "shambles" according to a committee of MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OeEkP3

Fiat ex-boss Marchionne dies at 66

Sergio Marchionne was replaced four days ago when his health worsened after complications from surgery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LRmMag

NHS: New health secretary Matt Hancock says use more apps

Matt Hancock, who replaced Jeremy Hunt as health secretary, tells Newsbeat there is "loads to do" with apps in the NHS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mFYbtK

Ryanair fleet cuts put 300 jobs at risk

The move comes as the Irish Republic low-cost airline faces further strikes by cabin crew. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OeFw4U

FCA suggests 'basic savings rate' to boost returns

The FCA is concerned that some savers are receiving just 0.01% a year from their bank from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A9WXkf

Police facial recognition system faces legal challenge

Civil rights group Big Brother Watch says the police technology breaches the Human Rights Act. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v3s3UK

Seven o'clock is peak time for pizza

Ancient food foraging behaviour has now adapted its rhythms to online food deliveries, say academics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uNLPV8

ITV profits rise helped by Love Island

The broadcaster sees revenues and profits rise, as it is helped by Love Island and the World Cup. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A96nfK

Santander sees growth but UK profits slip

The Spanish bank's earnings fall 16% in the UK, but growth in the US and Brazil is strong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uOGDAi

Time for a break in Kit Kat trademark case

Can you own a shape? Nestlé has spent 16 years trying to trademark what a Kit Kat looks like. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LPoIA5

American Airlines and Cathay Pacific bow to China pressure on Taiwan

Many have already bowed to pressure to list Taiwan as part of China, but until now US carriers held out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OfcL8f

Tug-of-war

Both sides have already slapped tariffs on billions of dollars of imports, but more is at stake. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AeueKS

Firms failing to tackle sexual harassment, says MPs

Businesses, government and regulators are failing to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uOk2nj

Why are more retail staff working nights?

The number of retail staff who work nights has risen steeply. Is internet shopping behind it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NFxLE6

Fast acting

With low levels of literacy, Papua New Guinea has been using drama to deliver health messages about stopping tuberculosis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JSuC1m

Facebook plans office in China

The firm has registered an office in China, but details are no longer visible on the government website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LvYKVj

Facebook plans office in China

The firm has registered an office in China, but details are no longer visible on the government website. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LvYKVj

US to give farmers $12bn trade war bailout

The US tries to protect farmers suffering from tit-for-tat tariffs targeting agriculture products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JR77G6

Ivanka Trump closes her eponymous fashion brand

President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump is closing her eponymous fashion brand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v9lIr9

Russian hackers penetrate US power stations

The ongoing attacks could have let the hackers shut down power networks, say US officials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A3aQ3D

Jeremy Corbyn: Bring manufacturing 'back to Britain'

Labour will seek to ensure "we build things here that for too long have been built abroad". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NFsegF

Facebook angers Flanders with Rubens ban

A ban on ad featuring a bare-chested Jesus has prompted the Flanders Tourist Board to write to Mark Zuckerberg. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ad67fY

Kuwaiti influencer defends controversial remarks on Filipino workers

Sondos Alqattan had criticised new laws that give Filipino workers better working conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LJW96M

Chrome browser flags Daily Mail and other sites as 'not secure'

Google's Chrome browser also flags Argos, Boohoo and Roblox as having security issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A2bBd2

Harley-Davidson warns Trump-EU trade war will harm business

The US motorcycle maker says recent trade tariffs will see profit margins fall to half last year's. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A8eSYA

Openreach to cut price of fast broadband

The firm that operates much of the UK's infrastructure will drop wholesale price as demand increases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OcujBO

Airlines say French air traffic controllers' strikes break EU laws

Four European airlines claim strikes by air traffic controllers in France restrict freedom of movement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mGdNxi

UK snooping 'unlawful for more than decade'

The method by which GCHQ was given access to mass data was unlawful for years, a data watchdog rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uZQQJm

Ministers pay £1m to Qatar Airways to market Wales

The Welsh Government had previously refused to release the value and structure of the contract. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uMax8d

Rail passenger crowding hits major cities

Rail passenger numbers fell in 2017 in a number of English cities, but overcrowding remained a problem. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A5k5jX

Supermarket sales boosted by World Cup and sun

The football and hot weather helped sales to grow at their fastest pace this year, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NFh7o4

Pay rises expected for public sector staff

Teachers and doctors are expected to be among one million workers receiving a wage increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JOGBNA

China moves to support economy amid trade tensions

The government will focus on introducing deeper tax cuts as trade tensions threaten to hit growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OaJY4w

'Glamping' in India's Thar desert

A luxurious adventure experience in India's Thar desert is proving to be a successful business venture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LxAodx

Inventors' school

The innovators' school Twende in Tanzania is helping people invent solutions to local problems from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LFlzCF

England's best and worst motorway services of 2018 named

For the second year running, travel watchdog Transport Focus has asked customers for their views. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v04SL0

Alphabet surprises as ad sales beat forecasts

Google's parent company is facing a record penalty in the EU which knocked $5bn off its profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LeJ1KK

Alphabet surprises as ad sales beat forecasts

Google's parent company is facing a record penalty in the EU which knocked $5bn off its profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LeJ1KK

New York Daily News axes half of its staff

The cuts come less than a year after newspaper company Tronc bought the tabloid for $1. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LvXUYG

Brexit: Jeremy Hunt warns EU of 'no deal by accident'

The foreign secretary says the EU must change its Brexit approach as the UK is "not going to blink". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LjUpoY

Plenty of Fish rapist Lee Savage jailed

Lee Savage met his victims on the dating website and mounted a persistent campaign to rape them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uWaZzV

UK eyes new powers to block foreign takeovers

Proposed new rules will mean any takeover deal could be investigated by the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OcQ58G

WhatsApp ‘admin’ spends five months in an Indian jail

The man's family say he is paying the price for being a 'default admin' of the group from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A2yFbX

Tesla shares hit by report it is seeking refunds

Elon Musk's electric car company has asked suppliers to refund cash from previous payments, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O9RpZX

Fiat-Chrysler: Marchionne's successor will have a full in-tray

A share price fall and key resignation underline Fiat-Chrysler's issues after Sergio Marchionne change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JLLQxv

UK wind power capacity to nearly double by 2030, industry says

Up to a third of the UK's electricity could be generated by offshore wind power, the industry says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGmvGQ

Uber driver streamed hidden camera videos on Twitch

Uber and Lyft suspend a driver who live-streamed videos of his passengers without their knowledge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zZprNB

Hyperloop test pod sets speed record

German engineering students set a record as their pod hits 457km/h in a hyperloop tunnel test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uJsoN1

Uber driver streamed hidden camera videos on Twitch

Uber and Lyft suspend a driver who live-streamed videos of his passengers without their knowledge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zZprNB

Sign-language hack lets Amazon Alexa respond to gestures

A prototype uses an artificial intelligence system that can interpret hand movements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lxc5MM

Tesco plans for mystery new-format stores

The UK's largest supermarket group is thought to be planning to challenge discounters Aldi and Lidl. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LiPW5R

Electric cars: 'Flexible' charging aims to cut costs

Charging cars at different times of the day could save owners significant sums, Ofgem says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LiywWT

Brazil dam disaster: BHP Billiton faces lawsuit in Australia

The company will defend itself against allegations that it misled investors before a dam collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mHbqe1

American student makes 3D arm for County Durham girl

Student Edward Whipple made the arm after seeing a Twitter appeal by Chloe Smith's mother. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JL9VUY

Your summer podcast guide: Why 2018 is the year of the 'podcast boom'

Why podcasts are gaining in popularity - and a guide to what you should be listening to this summer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O6W7Yg

Full-fibre broadband pledge for new homes

All of the UK will have full-fibre broadband coverage by 2033 under a new national telecoms strategy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uZPv5w

Barclays plans 2,500 new jobs in Glasgow

The bank says plans to set up a new hub on the banks of the Clyde will double its Scottish workforce. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oa0Po5

Ryanair profits hit by higher wage costs

The Irish airline is forced to improve its pay as staff take strike action to get a better deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zYnbGn

Full-fibre broadband pledge for new homes

All of the UK will have full-fibre broadband coverage by 2033 under a new national telecoms strategy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uZPv5w

Trade tensions pose a risk to global growth - G20 ministers

G20 ministers call for greater dialogue to reduce the risk of trade tensions hurting the world economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LwoqRm

Rise in lenders valuing homes below sale price

"Down valuations" can lead to sales falling through and property chains collapsing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JKKfYt

Homeless but working families rise by 73%, says Shelter

There's been a dramatic rise in the number of families who work but are still homeless, says charity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v3sv5F

'I violently, physically and mentally burnt out'

What happens when the boss burns out from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uINlaN

Holiday childcare: Five ways to beat the cost

Entertaining kids during the holidays is expensive, but some have found innovative ways to cut the cost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NxV5Uf

Recycled packaging 'may end up in landfill', warns watchdog

There is no guarantee that the products you recycle are actually recycled, the UK watchdog warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JKvqW7

UKTV: Dave and Gold among channels dropped by Virgin Media

About 4m households using the cable firm can no longer watch shows such as Taskmaster and Red Dwarf. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zYyn5H

Retailer profit warnings double in year, says EY

The retail sector has been hit by rising costs and subdued spending, says EY report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uRs3Hx

Ryanair customers urged to claim compensation

The Civil Aviation Authority says airlines must give customers two-weeks notice or pay compensation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uFfQGq

Fur sales: MPs call for consultation to ban real fur

It comes as MPs investigate why real fur has been sold as fake on the UK's high streets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O6VcqM

India scraps tampon tax after campaign

The government introduced a 12% levy on sanitary products last year, sparking outrage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LaLaXX

Cabinet still being persuaded over Brexit - Dominic Raab

The Brexit secretary says selling the government's blueprint for leaving the EU is an ongoing task. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mxLwcr

How Netflix went from pioneer to powerhouse

Netflix started as a mail order DVD service, but it's now admired and feared by the biggest media firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lvcgse

'Trade war a reality', French finance minister warns

Bruno Le Maire accuses the US of using "the law of the jungle" with unilateral tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LoN4Uh

Especially for you

Thanks to the internet, having clothes made to fit you is becoming increasingly affordable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uXcXAm

Fiat Chrysler replaces CEO Sergio Marchionne for health reasons

Sergio Marchionne, 66, is replaced after suffering complications from shoulder surgery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JNDqWs

PayPoint: Customers left without energy after outage

Terminals across the UK went down on Saturday but the company says the issue is now resolved. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A88mRJ

Elon Musk's farting unicorn fight settled

The billionaire chief executive of Tesla got in a row with a Colorado potter over use of the image. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O7ILv8

Lebanese farmer: Growing cannabis should be legal

Lebanon is considering legalising cannabis. A farmer explains why this could "benefit everyone". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mzdd4I

Smart meters to cut energy bills by just £11, say MPs

MPs say smart meters will not deliver expected savings, while the roll-out programme will fail to meet its deadline from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uRXh10

Six ways China could retaliate in a trade war

With the US President suggesting tariffs could hit $500bn of goods, China could retaliate in several ways. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nz6WkR

Mortgage misery

Excessive lending before the Financial Crisis has left many homeowners at risk of having their homes repossessed from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mxLaCu

Landlords in legal challenge to House of Fraser rescue

In a legal challenge landlords say they have been unfairly treated in the rescue deal for House of Fraser. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uQBI10

Holidaymakers hit as pound falls

Britons heading abroad are seeing the poorest exchange rates for nine months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nx9tw2

Trump 'ready' to tax all Chinese imports

The US president says he is prepared to slap tariffs on all $500bn of imports from China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uySHFO

Hackers net almost $1m in Russian bank raid

The theft is the latest in a series by the MoneyTaker gang which has targeted Russian banks from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JFFm2S

Hackers 'targeting US mid-term elections'

According to Microsoft, at least three Congressional candidates have been targeted by hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uB2ZFc

Singapore medical records hack hits 1.5m

Major medical records hack uncovered in Singapore, affecting 1.5m people (a third of the population) - government from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LBSaJL

India lynchings: WhatsApp sets new rules after mob killings

The changes come as increased violence is blamed on rumours of child abductions, spread over WhatsApp. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2muXgMI

UK government borrowing at 11-year low

Public sector borrowing between April and June fell to the lowest level since 2007. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2myCLi5

Kitty Hawk Flyer: 'A big drone that a human can fit in'

A look inside the Kitty Hawk Flyer, a new flying car from the firm backed by Google's Larry Page. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mpRdsG

Japan's Kobe Steel indicted over quality scandal

Kobe Steel, which is Japan's third-largest steelmaker, first admitted to the wrongdoing last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LvBSlj

Boomless speed

Three firms are vying to be the first to reintroduce commercial supersonic flight in the next decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L9Symx

Ryanair flight cancellations to hit UK and Ireland routes

The Irish low-cost airline is facing a series of walkouts by staff over working conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ln5ogo

Cadbury's Dairy Milk to offer low sugar version

A new version of the famous bar will have almost a third less sugar, the owner of Cadbury announces from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LwJd42

James Packer: Australia tycoon quits boards citing mental health

James Packer retreats from business life after a tumultuous period that affected him psychologically. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uMxCHe

US faces retaliation if car tariffs go ahead

The US is considering tariffs on foreign cars but the EU, Mexico and Canada say they would retaliate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uPaCqL

Trump in unusual criticism of US central bank

Mr Trump says he is "not happy" with rising interest rates which he argues put the US at a disadvantage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mtr9NB

Comcast likely to be new owner of Sky

The US cable TV giant Comcast is likely to be the new owner of Sky after a lengthy takeover battle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uxs5VI

UK criticises security security of Huawei products

The report revealed shortcomings in the Chinese firm's engineering processes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LjbSgp

Money to help Trump immigrants rejected

A software company criticised for working with US Border Control has a donation to a refugee charity rejected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nu2PXr

Poundworld to disappear from the High Street

The last 190 remaining Poundworld stores will close by 10 August with the loss of a further 2,339 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L4YflD

Royal Mail hit by shareholder revolt over bosses' pay

Shareholders vote against the company's pay plan for top bosses after a row over their salary rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zODqpj

Chocks away!

Farnborough Airshow in pictures: The big, the fast, the noisy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2murPCa

Comcast backs down in fight for 21st Century Fox

The US cable giant will focus on Sky as Disney looks set to buy Rupert Murdoch's film and TV assets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NuKOrI

Chocks away!

Farnborough Airshow in pictures: The big, the fast, the noisy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2murPCa

Google's Loon brings internet-by-balloon to Kenya

The network of balloons travels by predicting the speed and direction of winds in the stratosphere. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LovGi8

Google's Loon brings internet-by-balloon to Kenya

The network of balloons travels by predicting the speed and direction of winds in the stratosphere. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LovGi8

Gaucho to close Cau chain and axe 540 staff

Administrator Deloitte says it will focus on stabilising and selling the Gaucho Grill chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JBdJba

Persimmon homeowners in Newquay warn would-be buyers with signs

Persimmon Homes says it "remains committed to resolving the works" at the homes in Newquay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mv3dJK

Former Barclays traders face retrial in Euribor rate-rigging case

Two Judge reached no verdict on three former Barclays employees from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uAlQjN

PUBG game apologises for 'offensive mask'

The makers of a popular online game apologise after an in-game item upsets some Korean fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBHTLP

Zuckerberg in Holocaust denial row

The Facebook founder's assertion that Holocaust deniers should be given a voice has outraged many. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCefpz

Burberry burns bags, clothes and perfume worth millions

The fashion firm destroyed £28m of unwanted stock last year to protect its brand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ms6wkL

Morrisons 'quiet hour' for autistic shopping introduced

Stores will dim lights, turn music off and avoid using the tannoy on Saturdays from 09:00 to 10:00. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LvJkNi

World Cup fails to lift retail sales

Shoppers shunned stores to focus on enjoying the World Cup and the heatwave, the UK statistics body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uLBjwE

Fortnite: Schools 'could learn lessons from gaming'

Should teachers in Wales adopt some of the techniques from gaming to make lessons more engaging? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uM08bH

SSE profits hit as hot weather affects wind turbines

The energy group says profits have been hit by £80m as temperatures affect power and demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nt96m2

Sports Direct profits fall after £85m hit on Debenhams stake

The sports retailer's annual results are hit after the value of its stake in the department store chain falls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NqgBtW

Lidl bottom of recyclable packaging survey, says Which?

Consumer group Which? says up to a third of plastic packaging in supermarkets is not easily recyclable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zMULPk

Different world

This is how people did their jobs before having all the answers at the tips of their fingers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uyjz8S

Publishers warn of Brexit threat to record exports

The UK's publishing industry says leaving the EU could seriously damage its record-breaking export business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mpXzbH

Ryanair cancels 600 flights over cabin crew strike

Almost 50,000 passengers face disruption by a cabin crew strike in Belgium, Portugal and Spain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zMQcVq

Roblox blames 'gang rape' on hacker adding code to game

The makers of the online children's game say a hacker uploaded malicious code to one of its servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LpTuz1

Farnborough Airshow: Aston Martin unveils sports car for the skies

James Bond's favourite car company has plans to develop small aircraft with engine giant Rolls-Royce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JwcSZy

Farnborough Airshow: Aston Martin unveils sports car for the skies

James Bond's favourite car company has plans to develop small aircraft with engine giant Rolls-Royce. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JwcSZy

Premier Foods boss survives investor revolt

More than 40% of shareholders vote against Gavin Darby's re-election after a big investor urged him to quit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uIFLfK

Apple iCloud: Chinese data now managed by state-owned firm

Privacy advocates have warned that storing iCloud data on Chinese servers will make emails and messages vulnerable from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NWxn4V

Abuse inquiry fined £200,000 for email data breach

A mass email using the "to" field instead of the "bcc" field identified possible abuse victims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uKbDQV

Rail ombudsman created to handle rising tide of complaints

With complaints running at 540,000 a year, the ombudsman is expected to be busy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uwObaP

Teaching the elite to fly helicopters

State of the art airborne classrooms to help test pilots perfect their helicopter flying skills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LgCApH

Farnborough Airshow: Airlander to offer 'luxury expeditions'

The world's longest aircraft will be used to take passengers on three-day expeditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uzis8I

Scunthorpe-based British Steel announce £50m mill investment

The firm called the upgrade the "biggest single investment in its manufacturing operations for a decade". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jy1hJi

3D-printed gun blueprints given go-ahead by US government

After a four-year battle with the US government, Defense Distributed can publish blueprints for guns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JwMz5z

Gaucho restaurant chain collapses

Thousands of jobs are at risk as the Gaucho and Cau restaurant chains prepare to go into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NrS9bt

Prices of flats stay unchanged for a year, says ONS

Overall houses prices rose by 3% in the year to May, according to the Office for National Statistics from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mpwXaT

Steady inflation surprises market

The Consumer Price Index measure of inflation remained at 2.4% in June, below forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Livxgu

EasyJet to sue over French air strikes

The airline plans to challenge the European Commission over strikes by French air traffic controllers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uLGcFU

Elon Musk apologies to Thai cave diver for Twitter attack

The tech entrepreneur called a British cave diver in Thailand a "pedo guy" for mocking his mini-sub. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nq8TA8

Trump to redesign Air Force One to be 'red, white and blue'

The current look of Air Force One dates back to the Kennedy era, representing half a century of American history. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L2xaPW

The app changing the dating scene for India's disabled people

The BBC's Ayeshea Perera meets the makers of an app seeking to improve opportunities to socialise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uF16Xt

Elon Musk apologies to Thai cave diver for Twitter attack

The tech entrepreneur called a British cave diver in Thailand a "pedo guy" for mocking his mini-sub. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nq8TA8

Rose gold: The fashion trend that just won't go away

Rose gold clothes, shoes, furniture, cars, weddings - why is this colour still so popular? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NXOW4x

Jenson Button: ‘Engineering skill beats natural talent’

A student racing car competition wants to tackle a global shortage of recruits into engineering. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mmbpvE

Google braced for giant Android fine from EU

The European Commission has claimed Android unfairly extended Google's dominance of search. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mqRdsF

'Netflix effect' poses challenge to British TV

Video streaming services now have more subscribers than traditional pay TV services in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L65V7a

Holiday childcare: 'I'm lucky - my sister has my child'

British parents pay an average of £133.34 a week for full-time holiday childcare for one child, a survey finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zNcshT

Google braced for giant Android fine from EU

The European Commission has claimed Android unfairly extended Google's dominance of search. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mqRdsF

'Netflix effect' poses challenge to British TV

Video streaming services now have more subscribers than traditional pay TV services in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L65V7a

Business booming for giant cargo planes

$7tn of goods travel by air every year. Much of it goes in the hold of normal airliners. But for those big, awkward loads, something rather larger is required. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mrGC0A

Driving ambition

A student racing car competition wants to tackle a global shortage of recruits into engineering. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mmbpvE

Rose gold rising

Rose gold clothes, shoes, furniture, cars, weddings - why is this colour still so popular? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NXOW4x

Formula 1: The tech driving the races

BBC Click gets exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the technology behind F1. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mov2Dl

Biggest losers: Who shed followers in the Twitter detox?

Twitter has started deleting locked accounts, leaving several celebrities with much fewer followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NlmtVg

Farnborough Airshow: A380's 'best years still to come'

Airbus executive claims the "best years" of the troubled super-jumbo programme are ahead of it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mqt2L1

Holiday credit card charges - and how to avoid them

Britons on holiday spend £1bn a year on fees when using their credit and debit cards abroad. There are ways round it, as Simon Gompertz explains. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O106Wu

Brexit vote: Government defeats EU customs union bid

MPs reject a proposal to form a customs union if the UK and the EU do not agree a trade deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NWnjsQ

UK holidaymakers hit with £1bn of card fees

Figures compiled for the BBC show just how much British banks are charging holidaymakers from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mqdKWE

Poundworld to close 40 more stores

The discount retailer is now set to close 145 stores after falling into administration in June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zTbFMu

Farnborough Airshow: Aircraft sales to hit $6.3tn on China trade

China will pass the US as the biggest air travel market within 10-15 years, Boeing says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zVPQMj

Ryanair flights cancelled over strike action

A quarter of Ryanair's Irish-based pilots are striking over their pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uGAsNX

Facebook moderators 'keep child abuse online'

An undercover film suggests moderators are routinely keeping up content that violates Facebook's policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NWsrgl

Amazon's Jeff Bezos beats Bill Gates in new rich list

The Amazon founder is now richer than Bill Gates has ever been. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nkmk4y

Goldman Sachs names DJ-ing banker David Solomon as boss

David Solomon, who is to take over from Lloyd Blankfein, is also known as DJ D-Sol. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uFyzRr

Election interference to be sniffed out by early-alert system

The tool will track "dark" sources to help government and other groups tackle subversion attempts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L0BiQq

Amazon's Jeff Bezos beats Bill Gates in new rich list

The Amazon founder is now richer than Bill Gates has ever been. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nkmk4y

Apple unveils its latest emojis on World Emoji Day

If you're bald, ginger, grey-haired - or love lobster - these are the ones you've been waiting for. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nphsv5

Blogger brummymummyof2 fat-shamed by Instagram troll

Emma Conway's image of her in a swimming costume was photoshopped by a stranger online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JsOpnS

Tax rise needed to fund NHS spending boost, says watchdog

Office for Budget Responsibility says either taxes need to rise or spending fall to cover health funding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NpierZ

Arsenal caught up in fraud probe at carmaker sponsor

Premier League club Arsenal has been tangled up in a fraud investigation at Chinese carmaker BYD. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LlXPX8

Amazon's European workers strike as Prime promotion continues

Staff in Germany, Spain and Poland are taking action during a major promotion at the retail giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lpt7JN

Wage growth slows despite jobless fall

Wage growth slipped to 2.7% from 2.8% in the three months to May, while unemployment fell by 12,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zMfpPB

EU to sign its biggest free trade deal with Japan

The agreement is a challenge to the increasing protectionism employed by US President Donald Trump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zKZMrx

Barcelona reports record revenues

The Spanish football giant also says it is on track to achieve revenues of €1bn by 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mnpOHR

China's most expensive film pulled after opening weekend

Despite costing $112m to produce, fantasy epic Asura was withdrawn from cinemas after just one weekend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zNesXq

The perilous search for 'Himalayan viagra'

More valuable than gold, Yarsagumba fungus is only found in the Himalayas above 3000 metres. Every spring people come from miles around to risk their lives searching for it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zJQsV7

Emotional surveillance

How facial recognition is being used to identify suspects in crowds and spot suspicious behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JsFO4H

Google's job hunting service comes to UK

Google's centralised job hunt services signs up most individual sites with one major exception. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jum1BQ

Google's job hunting service comes to UK

Google's centralised job hunt services signs up most individual sites with one major exception. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jum1BQ

AI will create as many jobs as it displaces - report

But PwC warns there will be "winners and losers" with many roles set to change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L3zkyQ

AI will create as many jobs as it displaces - report

But PwC warns there will be "winners and losers" with many roles set to change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L3zkyQ

Amazon website crashes on Prime Day in US and elsewhere

The e-commerce giant is experiencing outages in the US and elsewhere as its summer sale gets underway. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NnsmBd

Netflix shares plunge as subscriber growth stalls

The firm's shares dive 14% after it misses its projections for subscriber growth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LgwxRW

Amazon suffers web outages on Prime Day

The e-commerce giant's US site is experiencing issues as its biggest annual sale gets underway. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NnsmBd

Netflix shares plunge as subscriber growth stalls

The firm's shares dive after it misses its projections for subscriber growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LgwxRW

Brexiteers' Customs Bill amendments accepted by government

Theresa May is accused of "capitulating" to Brexiteers - but she says the policy has not changed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mmoG7o

US travel ban will not stop visitors - Qatar Airways boss

The US travel ban will not stop Middle Eastern tourists flying to the US, says Akbar Al Baker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L3cyHv

Trump tariffs will hurt global growth, IMF warns

The group says trade disputes are the 'greatest near-term threat' to the world economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LhcKBY

Uber investigated over gender discrimination

The ride hailing firm is being investigated over a complaint about gender inequality, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NlotNq

Safestyle UK: Window firm fined for 'aggressive sales'

One man said he was told there would be "trouble" if he cancelled his contract with Safestyle UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NSPYPr

Amazon Alexa: is it friends with your kids?

Debate is raging over whether smart speakers are suitable for children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zIIThd

Firms should not penalise meat-eaters, warns TUC

A US firm will not pay for staff meals containing meat but the TUC says meat-eaters shouldn't be penalised. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LdQJnv

Uber probed over gender discrimination

The ride hailing firm is being investigated over a complaint about gender inequality, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NlotNq

Smart luggage reviewed

The Travel Show's Lucy Hedges looks at the latest in smart luggage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LiRubN

EU calls for more open Chinese economy

At a summit in Beijing, the EU's Jean-Claude Juncker calls for a less protectionist China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L0dnRj

Kodak Bitcoin mining 'scam' evaporates

The company behind a Kodak-branded crypto-currency scheme confirms the plan has collapsed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mjpfPj

Kodak Bitcoin mining 'scam' evaporates

The company behind a Kodak-branded crypto-currency scheme confirms the plan has collapsed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mjpfPj

Amazon Prime Day deals 'not what they seem'

Shoppers are warned to check prices and be wary of high-pressure sales techniques. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LcuU81

British caver 'could sue' Elon Musk over Twitter attack

The entrepreneur called the diver a "pedo" after he ridiculed his effort to help missing Thai boys. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2usAJV8

UK unveils new Tempest fighter jet model

The UK plans to invest £2bn in the new jet, which can be used with either pilots or as a drone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NVm3G7

Airbnb told to be clearer on total cost of bookings

The online home-sharing giant needs to be more transparent about pricing, EU authorities say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zEuVNv

Amazon Prime Day deals 'not what they seem'

Shoppers are warned to check prices and be wary of high-pressure sales techniques. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LcuU81

Aliens killed by spelling mistake in 2013 Colonial Marines game

A typo in the code of a poorly reviewed game from 2013 is being blamed for one of its biggest problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ldlf18

National Savings to cut Direct ISA rate

Interest rates are being cut by NS&I in September, affecting nearly 400,000 savers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NUuiT2

Shedding pounds

With ever-more money being spent on fitness, BBC News asks who spends most and what is it spent on? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uBxwSJ

Debenhams shares hit by insurance fears

Some insurers have reportedly reduced cover for the department store chain's suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mmVai0

A musical instrument for astronauts and other news

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the best technology stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KYxgIk

How this Grand Theft Auto stream is highlighting US gun crime

Professor Joseph De Lappe has created a modified GTA stream where every dead body represents a real death in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mieJI4

'Virtual reality cured my fear of heights'

How Fay Nugent beat her phobia by riding Wilber the Whale through a 10-storey tower block. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NaO2kd

Autonomous car is first to get round Goodwood circuit

A self-driving car has become the first to make it round the Goodwood race circuit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L87Wiu

Lift-off for Scotland: Sutherland to host first UK spaceport

The UK Space Agency backs Scotland's north coast as the place to launch satellites to orbit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uACzmd

Govia Thameslink Railway introduces third timetable in two months

Govia Thameslink Railway says the interim timetable starting this week will be "more reliable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JmBiEQ

May pledges to boost aerospace amid Brexit fears

Prime Minister promises extra investment for industry weeks after Airbus threatened to leave UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KYRemo

Lift-off for Scotland: Sutherland to host first UK spaceport

The UK Space Agency backs Scotland's north coast as the place to launch satellites to orbit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uACzmd

China's second quarter growth meets expectations at 6.7%

The world's second largest economy is battling rising debt and mounting trade tensions with the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lhld4T

'Don't be do-gooders. Do things'

Cafédirect boss John Steel says his firm is not "here to be do-gooders, we're here to do things". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uA8XFv

Firms told to engage with staff to improve trust

Watchdog tells firms to engage with staff to improve trust in business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LbqQF3

May: Brexit plan will boost UK aerospace

Prime Minister promises extra investment for industry weeks after Airbus threatened to leave UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KYRemo

Boeing 'concerns' over US-China trade row

The head of US aerospace giant Boeing warns of potential damage of growing US-China trade row. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lnl9AV

Donald Trump: European Union is a foe on trade

The US president says EU states have taken advantage of the US and do not pay their Nato bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ulZORU

Rolls Royce develops propulsion system for flying taxi

The engine maker is working on a flying vehicle which it says could take off by the early 2020s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LeIhoi

Rolls Royce develops propulsion system for flying taxi

The engine maker is working on a flying vehicle which it says could take off by the early 2020s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LeIhoi

Debenhams denies cash crunch problem

The department store chain says credit insurers are continuing to provide cover to its suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uBLPGy

Farnborough Airshow: Brexit and bulging order books dominate

The UK may use Farnborough, the biggest aerospace event of the year, to signal its vision for the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NQ1ATa

Affordable homes

More money is now available for people who want to develop affordable housing in their local area. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uAahIq

What does it take to be a billionaire?

Kylie Jenner, whose net worth Forbes values at about $900m, is part of an elite set. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uomOPW

The battle for Sky: Five reasons why it matters

The bidding war for Sky is good news for shareholders, but does it actually matter who wins? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KWysf6

US lifts order against ZTE

The move follows a settlement reached last month after intervention by the US and Chinese leaders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KTeIJE

Autonomous car is first to get round Goodwood circuit

A self-driving car has become the first to make it round the Goodwood race circuit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L87Wiu

Russians indicted over US election hack

Twelve Russian intelligence officers are indicted for hacking Democrat emails during 2016 election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LbO5yE

Papa John's logo to change after founder uses N-word

John Schnatter's image is to be removed from products after he used the N-word in a conference call. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mdEskV

Heatwave threatens to cause shortage of peas

UK pea suppliers follow lettuce growers in warning over harvest after high temperatures hold back crop growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ukhJZ3

Facebook will not remove fake news - but will 'demote' it

It says fake news is not against its "community standards". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2upD0AL

Facebook will not remove fake news - but will 'demote' it

It says fake news is not against its "community standards". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2upD0AL

Poundworld to close another 80 stores

Almost a third of the company's stores are to be closed after Poundworld failed last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L3Rjo5

How Build-A-Bear fell into its own trap

The chain's pay your age promotion was a "good idea, poorly executed", experts say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uvNyNI

China trade surplus with US hits record high in June

June's data suggests no significant impact from the US-China trade war but some expect a fall next month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zCNtxG

Trump: Brexit plan 'will probably kill' US trade deal

The US president also says the ex-foreign secretary Boris Johnson "would make a great prime minister". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L19RW3

Johnson & Johnson to pay $4.7bn damages in talc cancer case

It is the largest payout so far over allegations that the firm's talc-based products cause cancer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L7yRuA

Kylie Jenner: Women entrepreneurs share tips for success

The BBC spoke to female business owners about Kylie Jenner and their personal tips for success. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NOc7hB

Beauty queen

Kylie Jenner is not old enough to drink alcohol in the US yet, but is worth almost $1bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJA49T

How toilet paper became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how toilet paper became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ldl2aS

Active defence

How firms are using cutting-edge techniques to stop cyber criminals breaching their networks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zvz5XX

Four airports found to be failing disabled passengers

Gatwick, Stansted and Birmingham all need improvement, while Manchester remains poor, a survey says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uuszuG

Fake Twitter users: Celebrities lose followers amid crackdown

Some users, such as Katy Perry and Barak Obama, lost more than two million followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NboPGp

US appeals $85bn AT&T-Time Warner deal

Department of Justice move comes after a judge rejected its arguments over competition and prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uoem3t

Brexit White Paper 'very disappointing'

Lloyd's of London chief says the government's Brexit White Paper fails the financial services sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zzv2dd

Ex-Barclays trader found guilty of euro rate-rigging

Philippe Moryoussef, who worked for Barclays, is found guilty of conspiracy to fix the Euribor rate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2me9cm7

Facebook ruling: German court grants parents rights to dead daughter's account

In a key ruling, a German court says the parents have rights to the account under inheritance law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2udZvs6

Brexit services plan is 'blow' to City

A City lobby group criticises the Brexit white paper but other business bodies give a guarded welcome. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N9FWbl

Build-A-Bear 'pay your age' offer abandoned amid 'chaos'

At Leeds' White Rose Shopping Centre police were called when queues of "about a mile long" formed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L3AQ3b

Cambridge Analytica staff set up new firm

Auspex will be an ethical consultancy, its founder say, using similar data analysis techniques. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NaUCaq

NHS still reliant on 'archaic' fax machines

The outdated technology was last widely used in the 1990s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JiKhqn

Marvel magic

The artists who help create the look of the all-conquering blockbusters reveal their secrets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m8lnAO

ZTE inches closer to resuming business in US

Once the Chinese tech giant pays a $400m deposit it can start buying US-made parts for its phones again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LaMAxJ

Survey: Half of young people want electric cars

Young drivers increasingly want to buy electric cars - but myths are still deterring older drivers, survey shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mcdla5

Kylie Jenner to be 'youngest self-made US billionaire'

But some are debating whether the cosmetics entrepreneur is truly "self-made", as Forbes says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2m9E9aU

Stolen sensitive military files sold on dark web

Tank tactics and drone details were up for sale by hackers who got them from military networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ueK2YV

India adopts 'world's strongest' net neutrality norms

The new principles explicitly forbid telecom operators to differentiate between online content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2unV11m

Murdoch's Fox cleared for Sky takeover bid

The culture secretary will allow a deal after Fox made concessions including selling Sky News. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KOBpyp

Fiat workers strike over Ronaldo signing

Workers at a plant in Italy are to strike after Fiat's owner decided to pay €112m for the footballer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N9J4nL

YouTube blackout in middle of England match

Google's YouTube TV goes down at a crucial moment in England's World Cup semi-final. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N94lOf

Asos shares hit as sales outlook disappoints

The online fashion giant reports strong sales growth but investors had expected it to be even better. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L9H3L6

Papa John's founder resigns as chairman over N-word controversy

Papa John's founder John Schnatter has apologised for using the N-word in a conference call. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L9ubBa

ZTE inches closer to resuming business in US

Once the Chinese tech giant pays a $400m deposit it can start buying US-made parts for its phones again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LaMAxJ

Tariff battle

After the US imposes tariffs on $34bn of goods from China, the BBC looks at President Trump's move. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zCThaa

Trading places

President Trump vows to move quickly on a UK trade deal after Brexit - but the reality is more complex. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JjK5Ho

Guess who's coming to dinner with Donald Trump

Most British bosses invited to dine with the US President and Theresa May appear to have said yes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zwApd9

Properties taking longer to sell in sluggish market, says RICS

Homes are typically taking two weeks longer to sell compared with last spring, surveyors say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2unrLI5

Ryanair cancels 30 flights as pilots strike in Ireland

The airline is facing its first strike in Ireland since recognising unions in its home market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ue6xgC

Sky battle escalates as Comcast raises offer to £26bn

Rupert Murdoch's Fox increases its offer for Sky as part of a takeover battle with Comcast. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JeGwlY

Brent crude suffers biggest price drop in two years

The price of Brent crude sinks almost 7% to $74.30 a barrel after Libya said it will boost supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ueok7j

Businessman's on-the-spot job offer to homeless man

A homeless man is offered a job by a company boss, prompting other offers of help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NIy0za

Govia Thameslink boss in first class row

Angry passenger criticises train company manager for telling commuters to leave first class cabin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L7M2Ze

Facebook scandal: Who are the firms selling your data?

Data brokers such as Acxiom make millions of pounds a year selling access to your data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L8vqka

Facebook scandal: Who are the firms selling your data?

Data brokers such as Acxiom make millions of pounds a year selling access to your data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L8vqka

Emma's Diary faces fine for selling new mums' data to Labour

UK's data watchdog plans to fine the owner of the Emma's Diary baby advice and gift service £140,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uaODLw

Jaguar Land Rover workers miss out on World Cup time off

Workers are reportedly furious at missing out on time off to watch England play Croatia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2upGlyy

Wait goes on for 'instant' payments

A backlog of payments - including wages - that were blocked by a IT problem on Sunday has yet to be cleared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2meFoG1

Apple employee 'stole driverless car secrets'

An engineer is accused of stealing databases and hardware, and trying to flee to China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NGo6Ol

Apple employee 'stole driverless car secrets'

An engineer is accused of stealing databases and hardware, and trying to flee to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGo6Ol

Daimler races to keep up on driverless cars

Daimler is teaming up with Bosch to launch a small fleet of driverless taxis in California next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2unGkvh

Uber executive resigns after race discrimination probe

The ride-hailing firm's head of human resources has left after claims she mishandled complaints. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m75Cdb

Electric carmaker Tesla to build factory in Shanghai

Tesla's move comes as the US-China trade war heats up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JddxPm

Uber executive resigns after race discrimination probe

The ride-hailing firm's head of human resources has left after claims she mishandled complaints. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2m75Cdb

Fox increases Sky bid to £24.5bn in takeover battle

Rupert Murdoch's Fox increases its offer for Sky as part of a takeover battle with Comcast. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L35IRo

China says it is 'shocked' by US actions in trade dispute

Beijing described Washington's latest tariff threat on $200bn of imports as "totally unacceptable." from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2umwqKh

Electric carmaker Tesla to build factory in Shanghai

Tesla's move comes as the US-China trade war heats up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JddxPm

Facebook faces £500,000 fine from UK data watchdog

The data protection watchdog plans to fine Facebook £500,000 over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L2VOMh

Facebook faces £500,000 fine from UK data watchdog

The data protection watchdog plans to fine Facebook £500,000 over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L2VOMh

US fires next shot in China trade war

The White House says it has identified a list of $200bn worth of Chinese products it will add tariffs to. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N5tABj

Daimler races to keep up on driverless cars

Daimler is teaming up with Bosch to launch a small fleet of driverless taxis in California next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2unGkvh

Danone denies 'safety issues' with new Aptamil milk formula

The firm says parents' concerns over the new formulation are unfounded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L4Ku2g

M&S warns more stores could close and jobs go

The company says redundancies were likely as it restructures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zp8sUp

PayPal told customer her death breached its rules

Payments firm apologises after writing "insensitive" letter to cancer victim about her debt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L6dLtx

Why was Elon Musk at the Thai cave rescue?

A mini-sub delivered by the entrepreneur was said to be "not practical" by the rescue effort's chief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JawD8B

Airbus: Chequers Brexit agreement is 'right direction'

The CEO of the firm which employs 6,500 in Wales asks the EU to be "similarly pragmatic" on Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J9XUbo

UK slips further down global broadband league table

Singapore has average speeds of 60Mbps and speeds are rising around the world but UK still lags behind. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u9Zw01

Poundworld to close 25 stores costing 242 jobs

The struggling discount retailer will shed 242 staff, administrators said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zx9iyK

Two-day wait for 'instant' payments after fault

Bank customers are left with overdraft fees following a fault in a major payments system in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jc0ptN

Rail franchise model 'is bust' says former Network Rail chief

Sir John Armitt, who chairs National Express Group, has called for a review of UK rail franchising. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zqDmvM

Mobile phone warning road signs 'a UK first'

In a UK-first the system detects a phone is in use in a passing vehicle and triggers a warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N43Xk7

World Cup 2018: Aldi and Lidl will close early if England in final

Aldi and Lidl say staff will be able to leave early on Sunday if England make it through. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J9XFNq

UK economy grows by 0.3% in May

The Office for National Statistics assessment marks a change in the way the UK's GDP is calculated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2m3yXW6

Flight: Will our skies ever be quieter?

Three ways that the aviation industry is working towards quieter skies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KWY5fk

Glenn Burrows: Illegal Sky TV device trader jailed

Glenn Burrows traded under the names "Ooberstick" and "Oober media". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u4c4WH

Tesco UK chief steps down over illness

Charles Wilson is stepping down from the company board after being diagnosed with throat cancer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L2Yb1L

Five surprising things enjoying a World Cup bonanza

Five things that are flying off the shelves thanks to England's World Cup success. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KO7jLG

Ground breaking tech

Virtual reality, drones and automation are making mining safer and more productive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KSGaq5

Rail timetable changes scaled back to avoid further chaos

Timetable changes for eight franchises, including Govia Thameslink Railway, have been postponed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KV9uMB

Sorrell sees off WPP in takeover race

S4 Capital's purchase of digital production company MediaMonks is expected to be announced on Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zvePG2

Ryanair agrees to meet union ahead of strike date

Ryanair pilots in the Republic of Ireland had voted to strike for 24 hours on Thursday from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ukFhvU

Uber invests in Lime city scooter hire company

The deal with Uber means users will be able to hire scooters via the ride-hailing company's app from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L1xtcO

Sheffield United's Kevin McCabe and Prince Abdullah in court fight

Kevin McCabe and Prince Abdullah's relationship has so deteriorated, Mr McCabe is "willing" to give up involvement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u7GpUv

Uber invests in Lime city scooter hire company

The deal with Uber means users will be able to hire scooters via the ride-hailing company's app from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L1xtcO

Aptamil investigating baby milk formula complaints

Mums say their babies have been sick after the recipe of a popular formula milk was changed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2m2QEF2

Payments system hit by IT glitch

A backlog of payments is being cleared after a problem with a major system for transferring money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ukhhci

Pound slides after Johnson quits

Analysts says sterling's fall will deepen if Mr Johnson launches a leadership challenge to Theresa May. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KYWrJS

Nazi-themed goods found on Amazon marketplace

The sale of the merchandise was helping hate groups "prosper", a report by rights groups says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KGdAsB

Twitter 'shuts down millions of fake accounts'

Up to 70 million fake accounts are shut as Twitter seeks to limit abuse of its service, according to reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m2bi8g

Smart home gadgets in domestic abuse warning

New list aimed at women offers information and advice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uiTJon

Millions of Spanish wine bottles sold off as French rosé

Up to 4.6m bottles have been sold with misleading labels in French cafes, hotels and restaurants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2m4LCYV

Danone investigating Aptamil baby milk formula complaints

Parents are complaining that the new version of Aptamil formula is making their babies ill. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J78oIA

Nissan admits falsifying emissions tests in Japan

The firm says emissions and fuel economy tests had "deviated from the prescribed testing environment". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2m1YcrD

Electric cars: New-build homes could be fitted with charge points

Hundreds of thousands more charge points could be installed under plans from the transport secretary. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u2eK7m

How WhatsApp has helped heroin become Mozambique’s second biggest export

As many as 40 tonnes of heroin could be passing through Mozambique every year, in a trade that is boosted by the use of mobile phone apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDqoh0

BP says card payment problem resolved

The fuel giant said all its petrol stations can now accept card payments after a three-hour outage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQlFKu

Electric cars: New-build homes could be fitted with charge points

Hundreds of thousands more charge points could be installed under plans from the transport secretary. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u2eK7m

Mothercare to close 60 outlets

The struggling mother and baby products retailer says 900 jobs are now at risk under its restructuring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u3Ob1L

Xiaomi's trading debut in Hong Kong disappoints

The world's fourth largest smartphone maker lists in Hong Kong but raises just over half its target. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uikN72

Church of England threatens oil firm crackdown

The Church will sell shares in firms not on track to meet the Paris Agreement on climate change by 2023. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NBAdwg

Citroën CEO: ‘Directors' egos can be a bit like four-year-olds’

Linda Jackson is the first female and first British CEO of French carmaker Citroën. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KRieTN

'One of the lucky ones'

Simplyhealth chief executive Romana Adbin didn't let the lasting impact of polio hold her back. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N0gOUi

Government outsourcing approach flawed, say MPs

Ministers are prioritising cost over quality, leading to worse public services, say MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J4B9FV

BP fuel stations 'can't take card payments'

Highways England says all motorway service areas with BP fuel stations are affected by the problem. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KQlFKu

Fetch rover! Robot to retrieve Mars rocks

UK engineers will design a robot in an audacious plan to bring home Mars rocks to study for signs of life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u0ibvc

Exoskeleton that allows humans to work and play for longer

The technology to give people superhuman powers is being developed, but is it the right thing to do? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IZVDzz

Airport parking is extortionate, says RAC

Fourteen UK airports now charge to drop off passengers, although Heathrow and Gatwick are free. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ucl7V0

From podium to boardroom

David Coulthard swapped the high-powered world of Formula 1 for a new career path in the media and business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u0O5YG

House prices: The areas where homes never cost £1m or more

Sixteen areas of England and Wales have not seen a seven-figure property sale in the last decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ubY4JL

The end of Brazil’s playboy billionaire

Eike Batista's success was in step with Brazil's economic rise, unfortunately their failures were in-step too from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uaBMs8

China and Russia hit back at Trump tariffs

China files a WTO complaint and Russia imposes tariffs in retaliation for US measures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u0AEI0

Donald Trump raises stakes as US-China trade war begins

The US President raises the prospect of more tariffs on about $500bn of Chinese imports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ua8SbD

Banks told to reveal tech meltdown plans

They must show how they would cope with a cyber-attack or tech failure, following problems at TSB. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lY4Yyz

Banks ordered to show tech back-up plans

They must show how they would cope with a cyber-attack or tech failure, following problems at TSB. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lY4Yyz

Supermarkets recall frozen vegetables over listeria fears

A major supplier to UK supermarkets recalls 43 products over dears they contain the bacteria listeria. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nv5uRp

Gin festivals cancelled as firm collapses

About 20,000 ticket holders for forthcoming events will not be reimbursed, administrators say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IXT6WH

US jobs growth stronger than expected

The US economy created 213,000 jobs last month, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zi4ihe

Rockets, cars and flame throwers: Who is Elon Musk?

The billionaire who set his sights on Mars: Elon Musk has revolutionised the worlds of rocketry, cars and online payments. What will he come up with next? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u9nS9G

Mozambique sackings after PM stranded

Mozambique's national airline has been struggling to get fuel for its planes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KEGSI0

Elon Musk offers to help Thai cave rescue

The billionaire suggests inflating a tube "like a bouncy castle" to try to retrieve the trapped boys. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KUqoHV

Silent talent

Sony Music boss Rob Stringer: "As a record company boss you've got to be good at keeping secrets." from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KD3WXF

Dark web sting leads to arrest of alleged spyware thief

The alleged thief tried to sell the code on the dark web and asked for $50m, say prosecutors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KTpuLK

Three YouTube vloggers die in waterfall plunge

Tributes have been paid to three members of the High On Life travel collective. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KOK3fG

YouTuber in row over copyright infringement of his own song

YouTuber Paul Davids has been cited by the video platform for infringing the copyright of his own song. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IWcvHa

Airbus chief warns of 'severe harm' from Brexit

Tom Enders says the government has "no clue" about taking the UK out of the EU "without severe harm". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KRwPie

'Productivity puzzle' weighs on UK growth

UK workers' output per hour fell in the first three months of the year compared with the previous quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KUk4Uc

Is 3D printing the future of social housing?

A family in France has become the first in the world to move into a 3D-printed home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zdwHoq

UK House prices grow at slowest rate for five years

Annual price growth hasn't been slower since March 2013, the Halifax says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tZeo1q

US soy farmers take on Trump trade war

The trade war between the US and China is escalating. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KDZOH1

Elon Musk offers to help Thai cave rescue

The billionaire suggests inflating a tube "like a bouncy castle" to try to retrieve the trapped boys. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KUqoHV

Belfast woman wins £2,000 diabetes discrimination case

Kayla Hanna, 20, was awarded £2,000 after staff at a concert confiscated her fizzy drink. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lWCxBl

How headphones became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how headphones became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KPKKW2

A new gold rush?

Discarded phones and televisions are a rich source of metals, and e-waste miners see money-making potential. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KVX7MM

Brexit: Cabinet has duty to agree Brexit plan, says Theresa May

Ministers will hold key talks at Chequers to agree a blueprint for the UK's post-Brexit EU relationship. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KCSMlR

Children baffled by Instagram and YouTube terms

13 year olds can sign up to Facebook and Google sites. But can they understand those companies' privacy policies? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KR6ZaI

Is 3D printing the future of social housing?

A family in France has become the first in the world to move into a 3D-printed home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zdwHoq

Social media small print too hard for kids

Children may be signing up to apps with terms and conditions only university students can understand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KEPwqc

What tech giants really do with your data

Nine surprising realities about what the likes of Facebook, Tindr and Twitter do with our details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zoMIs3

What tech giants really do with your data

Nine surprising realities about what the likes of Facebook, Tindr and Twitter do with our details. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zoMIs3

US tariffs on Chinese imports take effect

US tariffs of 25% on Chinese imports worth $34bn kick in on Friday, with China set to follow suit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u17KYk

Scott Pruitt quits as head of US environment agency

The EPA administrator has been embroiled in allegations of ethics violations for months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ufBErp

Boeing strikes aircraft deal with Brazil's Embraer

The deal will allow the US aerospace giant to counter a recent Airbus deal with Bombardier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tUrHAg

No-deal Brexit 'could ground aircraft'

If the UK leaves the EU with no deal then aircraft with UK-made parts might be grounded, a trade body warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IVE83v

Ryanair cabin crew announce European strike dates

Staff at Europe's biggest airline in Italy, Portugal, Spain and Belgium will walk out in late July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zcOI6r

Facebook finds Independence document 'racist'

Algorithms that seek out hate speech on Facebook remove parts of the Declaration of Independence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nr9thL

Noel Edmonds claims HBOS scandal will 'cost over £1bn'

Treasury Select Committee letters show Lloyds Banking Group has already paid out £75m to victims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MQ40QF

Bank of England governor Mark Carney upbeat on UK growth

Bank of England governor has more confidence in the UK economy, increasing the prospect of a rate rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zeXIrK

EDF Energy raises energy prices for second time this year

The energy supplier is increasing prices by 6% for dual fuel customers - following a 1.4% rise in April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u3ddgA