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Teenagers risk missing out on savings pots

As the first 16-year-olds are able to control their Child Trust Funds, some may be unaware of the savings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C6lHuG

US Open 2018: Is Amazon's first serve strong enough?

British tennis fans have complained about Amazon's US Open coverage, but the online giant is breaking new ground. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ooP1CK

Bitcoin wallet Bitfi withdraws 'unhackable' claim

The Bitfi cryptocurrency wallet, backed by John McAfee, had already caused controversy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wzaRr8

Bitcoin wallet Bitfi withdraws 'unhackable' claim

The cryptocurrency wallet, backed by John McAfee, had already caused controversy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wzaRr8

Abusive tweets to MPs 'more than double' between elections

Abusive tweets about MPs rose from 10,000 to 25,000 between 2015 and 2017, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pokctl

Viagogo taken to High Court by competition regulator

The ticket reselling site has repeatedly failed to make changes demanded, the competition regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PTQtd1

Somnox robot aims to put owners to sleep

A machine that resembles a breathing pillow aims to provide a safer alternative to sedatives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDTVHk

Online rolls and fake accounts poison Arab social media

Social media fraud continues to fuel a plague of disinformation in the Arab world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PR41Wy

'Wonga completely screwed me over'

A Wonga customer says she has little sympathy for the payday lender after its collapse into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N7D56q

Wonga prepares for 'orderly wind down'

Borrowers must still repay their loans and anyone seeking compensation can still make a claim. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oxEKod

Nafta: US-Canada trade talks going down to wire

They are heading into their final day with agreement about amending Nafta yet to be reached. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PQTgDE

India economy accelerates as rupee declines

India's GDP rose by 8.2% in the three months to June - its fastest quarterly growth in two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PYha0i

Homebase rescue plan voted through by creditors

Creditors have voted in favour of a rescue plan which will see 42 stores closed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2osogNY

Google and Mastercard in credit card data deal

Google is buying credit card data from Mastercard but the firms had not announced the deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2POvKqW

Viagogo taken to High Court by competition regulator

The ticket reselling site has repeatedly failed to make changes demanded, the competition regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PTQtd1

China targets video gaming to tackle myopia in children

New restrictions will try to tackle rising levels of near-sightedness among children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NAnadV

Crossrail to miss December opening date

London’s new Crossrail underground line will not open until autumn 2019 - nine months after its scheduled launch from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIxD5h

House prices see summer slowdown, says Nationwide

Prices fell in August, the Nationwide says, as pressure on household budgets holds back the market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MCFo1U

Wonga: Will my debt be written off and other questions answered

Payday lender Wonga has collapsed, but what does this mean for borrowers and compensation claimants? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIeII1

Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station

A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6ClOU

Coca-Cola to buy Costa chain for £3.9bn

Coca-Cola is to buy the Costa coffee chain from Whitbread for £3.9bn from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ooSGRa

Tablet bends 'like ancient scroll'

A Canadian university has developed a tablet with a flexible screen that can rolled up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NyuA1l

Acer unveils new gaming cockpit and other tech news

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

Bye bye loneliness

How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGfoCX

The power of 'pink money' in India

Some businesses in India have found that catering to the LGBT community makes financial sense. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PkzZJE

'My robot makes me feel like I haven't been forgotten'

How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MGfoCX

Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization

The US president says he will abandon the global trade body "if they don't shape up". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PMYsse

Homebase future in doubt as creditors meet

If landlords do not approve a rescue deal for the DIY chain, it is likely to go into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pmcekv

Ad giant WPP 'to name Mark Read as CEO'

He is expected to replace Sir Martin Sorrell, who quit the firm in April amid a misconduct scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wwSfrC

8K TVs unveiled by Samsung and LG at Ifa tech show

The world's two bestselling television-makers are showing off rival 8K screens at the Ifa tech show in Berlin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N54SVg

Wonga collapses into administration

The payday lender's collapse follows a surge in compensation claims amid a government clampdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C379vS

Argentina raises rates as peso plummets

Central bank raises benchmark interest rate in an effort to stabilise the country's financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LAbd6h

Plastic bags: Charge set to rise to 10p and be extended to all shops

All shops in England would have to implement the charge under proposals announced by the PM. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NxPrSs

Celebgate hacker jailed over Jennifer Lawrence hack

Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence was targeted in the hack, for which three others have already been jailed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C1QRTR

New York renamed 'Jewtropolis' in map hack

Snapchat's mapping software appears to have been hacked in what it calls an act of vandalism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9GiCN

Trump calls for CNN boss to be fired

The US president says AT&T should fire CNN's president Jeff Zucker to "save credibility". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nw2q6Z

Google says Trump's bias claims are 'not true'

Claims Google did not promote President Trump's State of the Union address are denied by the search giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PNKMxc

Gay dating app Grindr to sell shares

Kunlun Group, the Chinese owner of Grindr, plans to sell shares in the dating app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LzbxCh

Gay dating app Grindr to sell shares

Kunlun Group, the Chinese owner of Grindr, plans to sell shares in the dating app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LzbxCh

PwC tells new staff they can choose what hours to work

Accountancy giant PwC gives some new recruits the option to work the hours they want. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PogoIX

Wonga payday firm stops offering new loans

The payday lender says it is continuing to "assess its options" as it teeters on the brink of collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ws8maS

Dyson gears up for electric car testing

Plans are unveiled for a 10-mile test track in Wiltshire to test the electric vehicle being developed by Dyson. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N0RvFC

Emails read while commuting 'should count as work'

Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the use of mobile phones has extended the working day, a study says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NuuXtD

Reality Check: How does Africa trade with the EU?

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is setting out a plan for future trade and investment relationships with African countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2POb823

Brexit fallout: Panasonic to move Europe headquarters from UK to Amsterdam

The move from the UK to Amsterdam is aimed at avoiding potential tax issues in the wake of Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PQQ8YH

Emails while commuting 'should count as work'

Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the spread of mobile phones has extended the working day - study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NuuXtD

Vodafone in A$15bn Australian merger

The UK telecoms giant has confirmed plans to combine its Australian business with TPG Telecom. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MYT46S

Coffee war brews in the land of tea

Luckin Coffee, a new chain in China where customers must pay by app, is taking on traditional cafes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MYjA06

How do you market a country?

With nearly 200 nations around the world, what can a country do to stand out? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PQeKkj

What Airbnb really does to a neighbourhood

Does an influx of temporary rentals have a positive or negative effect on the surrounding area? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C1oGVg

Dyson gears up for electric car testing

Plans are unveiled for a 10-mile test track in Wiltshire to test the electric vehicle being developed by Dyson. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N0RvFC

Wonga: Where have all the borrowers gone?

Wonga is on the brink and other short-term lenders have collapsed - but where have their customers gone? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MWVPWp

UK car manufacturing tumbles in July

SMMT blames model changes and other factors for an 11% slide in vehicle production last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pg96GU

California pushes to put women on company boards

State politicians back legislation requiring companies to have at least one female director. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BYC8ch

Argentina asks IMF to release $50bn loan as crisis worsens

The peso has lost 40% of its value this year and the country needs to reassure foreign investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wvoJTg

Air Canada app data breach involves passport numbers

Experts warn that the theft of passport details could be "severe" for those affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PkGfBt

Air Canada app data breach involves passport numbers

Experts warn that the theft of passport details could be "severe" for those affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PkGfBt

130 million hotel IDs breached in China

A Chinese hotel group's database may have been accidentally uploaded to the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C7BHwC

Venezuela seizes Smurfit Kappa plant

The Venezuelan government has seized Smurfit Kappa's plant and arrested two people, the firm says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wutwEw

US challenges Russia tariff retaliation

It is the latest objection from the US to the global retaliation against its metals tariffs, which it announced in March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PhV1sB

US economic growth revised up to 4.2% for the second quarter

The economy saw its best growth in almost four years, according to revised official figures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wo0pn5

Fewer families where no-one working

The proportion of households where no-one is working is at its lowest point for more than 20 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PdakCT

Russia's Putin softens pension reforms after outcry

The Russian leader says the retirement age for women will go up by five years instead of by eight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MA0k9K

Nafta: Clock is ticking for Canada in US trade negotiations

President Trump has given Canada just five days to come to an agreement with the US on trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pdt4BY

Elon Musk reignites Twitter slur controversy

The Tesla chief asks why he has not been sued by a British man he had defamed and apologised to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2okvYtm

Elon Musk reignites Twitter slur controversy

The Tesla chief asks why he has not been sued by a British man he had defamed and apologised to. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2okvYtm

Exam result details now obtainable for free under GDPR

The new rights cover this summer's exams but could cause "problems" for exam bodies, one expert says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2POFwcI

Johnston Press revenue slumps 10% in first half of year

Digital advertising hit after changes to Google's online search algorithm and Facebook's news feed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wwyFvF

Facebook Watch video service launches worldwide

Facebook's Watch on-demand video service will compete with YouTube and Netflix. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MXOdTA

Facebook Watch video service launches worldwide

The on-demand video service will compete with YouTube and Netflix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MXOdTA

UK regulator Ofcom bans Saudi Arabia TV advert

Ofcom rules that a TV advert promoting Saudi Arabia breached rules on political advertising. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wmSuGA

One year left for PPI compensation claims

A total of £31.9bn has already been paid out in one of the UK's biggest ever financial scandals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wplWMa

Galileo: Brexit funds released for sat-nav study

UK ministers set aside £92m to study the feasibility of a sovereign satellite-navigation system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MXFalf

Aston Martin confirms stock market plans

The UK luxury car maker says it may list on the London Stock Exchange now it has returned to profit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ntqrvv

British Gas pays £2.65m over invalid fees and charges

Regulator Ofgem says refunds and compensations were owed for wrongly charging users switching suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wme1iA

Pension transfers 'too generous', says regulator

Regulator warns that generous lump sum payouts could be putting pension funds at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PeXl3o

Who says toys are just for kids?

From Lego to model railways, the popularity and spending on toys and games is rising among adults. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BY1oQ9

Contraception app advert banned by UK regulator

Complaint about advert offering to replace traditional contraception with natural methods is upheld. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BW6qML

Contraception app advert banned by UK regulator

Complaint about advert offering to replace traditional contraception with natural methods is upheld. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BW6qML

UK shop prices 'rise for the first time in five years'

Rising food costs and fewer discounts pushed up shop prices in August, research finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wn5M5F

Shareholder revolts ‘up by a quarter’ at FTSE firms

Investors are voting against decisions on pay, performance and diversity, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtGh9u

Didi blames 'ignorance and pride' for carpool murder

Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing blames "breathless expansion" for lapses that led to passenger murder. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oiZaAU

Didi blames 'ignorance and pride' for carpool murder

Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing blames "breathless expansion" for lapses that led to passenger murder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oiZaAU

Printed 3D-gun blueprints back online

Defense Distributed defy court ban on downloadable guns by selling them to select states. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LAqi7G

Jet2 plane withdrawn after flap alert

The same plane has had two problems with its flaps within the space of a week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LCoKKq

Aston Martin revs up for London listing

The sports car maker beloved of James Bond could be worth up to £5bn when its shares start trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BW3NdY

A fake billionaire is fooling people on Twitter

Businessman Warren Buffett is being impersonated in a wildly popular account tweeting inspirational advice from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wkVsuY

Would it matter if chequebooks ran out?

Debate over the future of cheques has been prompted amid a pay dispute among cheque printing workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtX24B

The robot that watches as you cross the road

Jaguar Land Rover is using a self-driving robot to gauge the behaviour of people crossing the road. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2woYpdk

Trump attacks 'left-wing' Google search results

President Donald Trump says most news about him that appears in Google search results is negative from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BQHYfG

Avicii’s family set up tribute site for fans

Fans have been invited to share their memories of the DJ on the memory board. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Noifg5

Struggling estate agent gets £140m emergency cash

Countrywide, the UK's largest estate agency owner, has had an emergency fundraising approved by investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MYRmSS

Boeing says Asia needs 240,000 pilots over next two decades

Growing Asia-Pacific travel demand means a huge increase in pilots, cabin crew and technicians. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wkypAy

House of Fraser attacks 'greedy' landlords

Mike Ashley's firm says "time is running out" to prevent store closures and save hundreds of jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lz16yo

3D-printed gun blueprints ban extended

A block on the online distribution of files showing how to build a gun is extended by a US judge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wmjHZL

Myanmar Rohingya: Why Facebook banned an army chief

Facebook has moved to ban Myanmar's military leader following a damning report issued by the UN. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MWNrWI

Electric shock collars for pets to be banned

Environment Secretary Michael Gove said the collars caused unacceptable "harm and suffering". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BQxfSA

Yemen cholera epidemic 'controlled' by computer predictions

Cases are slashed thanks to a new system that predicts where outbreaks will occur. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MCSrjQ

Theresa May to pledge Africa investment boost after Brexit

Theresa May wants the UK to become the G7's biggest investor in the continent by 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wjaIsq

Australian worker overpaid by A$500,000

The government employee was given 100 times their salary because a decimal point was in the wrong place. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PJsoWk

Nissan produces first electric cars targeting Chinese market

The Japanese carmaker's move is part of bigger push to make electric cars for world's biggest market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lvhn7z

Is this African teenager a future coding superstar?

Nigerian schoolgirl Tomisin Ogunnubi is impressing tech companies with her coding ambitions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P8BQBt

How Coca-Cola World Cup sales were boosted by shelf tech

Making sure there are enough products on shelves is a tricky challenge for retailers and brands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wtJWg3

What went wrong with payday lender Wonga?

The payday lender says it is considering "all options" following reports the firm could collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BUouac

Loyal customers 'pay £75 extra' for insurance

Customers who stick with the same home insurance provider pay £75 extra per year, research finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ogA9pW

Toyota to invest $500m in Uber to build self-driving cars

The deal is part of a plan to develop self-driving cars "at scale" and values Uber at $72bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NpL7EI

Toyota to invest $500m in Uber to build self-driving cars

The deal is part of a plan to develop self-driving cars "at scale" and values Uber at $72bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NpL7EI

Tumblr bans non-consensual creepshots and deepfake porn

The Verizon-owned social network is banning the "unwanted sexualisation" of others from its site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BRSxPJ

US-Mexico reach NAFTA breakthrough

The two countries have agreed to trade terms, but a final accord will need sign-off from Canada. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oes9G4

KSI v Logan Paul: Twitch pirates outnumbered YouTube payers

Amazon's video service faces criticism after pirated streams of Saturday's bouts drew millions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wjunIL

KSI v Logan Paul: Twitch pirates outnumbered YouTube payers

Amazon's video service faces criticism after pirated streams of Saturday's bouts drew millions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wjunIL

Google is irresponsible claims Fortnite's chief in bug row

Epic Games' chief criticises Google's security team for refusing to wait before revealing a bug. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LtIWOK

Google is irresponsible claims Fortnite's chief in bug row

Epic Games' chief criticises Google's security team for refusing to wait before revealing a bug. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LtIWOK

Florida shooting: Video gamer kills two at tournament

The participant at a tournament in Jacksonville opens fire before shooting himself. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NhY17O

Galileo: Funding pledge for UK rival to EU sat-nav system

The UK's own satellite navigation system project is to get a £92m boost, an official tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P7yM8z

Uber 'to focus on bikes over cars'

The ride-hailing firm says it will put more emphasis on bike hire, even though it could hurt profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P5dIj8

Uber 'to focus on bikes over cars'

The ride-hailing firm says it will put more emphasis on bike hire, even though it could hurt profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P5dIj8

Fake cosmetics found to contain 'toxic' chemicals

People are warned that counterfeit beauty products can "pose serious health risks". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wmxWNw

Inside the most dangerous parts of Sellafield

A look at the technology being used in the clean-up operation at the Sellafield nuclear plant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wg4YiX

Warehousing boom: Is this your new High Street?

Demand for warehousing space has almost doubled over the last 10 years, driven by online retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2odSnZq

Food prices 'to rise 5%' because of extreme weather

Meat, vegetable and dairy prices to rise after production falls, research finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lv5oqu

Online shopping drives demand for warehousing space

Demand for warehousing space has almost doubled in the past 10 years, as online shopping surges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2odGHGc

Wonga 'considering all options' amid compensation claims

The payday lender is considering "all options" after struggling with a spike in compensation claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oc9qv1

Galileo: Funding pledge for UK rival to EU sat-nav system

The UK's own satellite navigation system project is to get a £92m boost, an official tells the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P7yM8z

Unpicking the cyber-crime economy

Apple iPhones, expensive cars and high-end houses are all ways cyber-thieves try to cash out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P6L5St

KSI v Logan Paul: YouTube boxing fight ends in a draw

KSI and Logan Paul took their online rivalry into the boxing ring in a much-hyped bout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P20q6S

Didi Chuxing suspends carpool service after woman killed

China's ride-hailing app suspends its trip sharing service after a driver raped and killed a woman. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BOJHCx

Elon Musk will no longer take Tesla private

The electric car maker's share price has slumped since Elon Musk said he wanted to take it private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wocTdj

Government plans tougher insolvency law

Directors who let firms go bust, in order to avoid paying salaries and into pensions, face being fined. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ls9Iqv

Unpicking the cyber-crime economy

Apple iPhones, expensive cars and high-end houses are all ways cyber-thieves try to cash out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P6L5St

Grand National 'could be hit by no deal Brexit' warns racing group

Tiger Roll won at Aintree in April, helped by an agreement that eases movement across the Irish Sea, from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LsDhIz

Tesla abandons Elon Musk's plan to delist company

The electric car maker's share price dropped 20% since Elon Musk said he wanted to take it private. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wocTdj

Will the US stock market boom continue?

The US market rally has stock indexes at or near record highs. Are there clouds on the horizon? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PzOvyl

Brexit deal or no deal: What about my pension?

The Brexit no-deal papers raised questions over expats' pension payments. So how else could retirement be affected? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PDGCbl

House of Fraser rescue details emerge

The deal Sports Direct's Mike Ashley is trying to pull off with landlords is key to turnaround plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BLU2ik

Tech Tent: Are tech giants held to account?

Silicon Valley's big businesses should be subject to more scrutiny, argues author Lucie Greene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2o9AV8m

KSI vs Logan Paul: YouTube heavyweights ready for boxing showdown

Rivals KSI and Logan Paul are taking their online beef into the boxing ring for a much-hyped bout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OYJNce

US Fed head Jerome Powell backs cautious path on rates

The head of the US Federal Reserve says gradual interest rate rises remain the best policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w9uFle

Why trade row could hit cost of drinks in China

China's tariffs on US sorghum imports could boost the cost of one of its favourite drinks, baijiu. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oe2c9T

Belgium shop fined for discriminating against male job-seeker

A Belgian man gets damages after a clothes shop told him it wanted a woman stock manager. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2o7EPP7

Russia trolls 'spreading vaccination misinformation' to create discord

Troll accounts that tried to influence the US election also tweeted about vaccines, a study says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PzFGEM

Amazon warehouse staff defend retailer on Twitter

A series of Twitter accounts written by Amazon warehouse staff has been exposed on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OZJT3y

Scottish Power to raise energy prices

The energy supplier says it will increase its standard variable gas and electricity prices in October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MyBwyY

Woman sues US border agents over seized iPhone

Photos of the woman "in a state of undress" were stored on the phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MSWoR6

US-China trade talks fail to make breakthrough

Talks end with no major progress in a week that saw the trade war between the two countries heat up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PyGQjC

Customs workload will soar on no deal Brexit warn experts

A leading customs broker warns of a massive rise in workload if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BHDPdV

NSA 'leaker' jailed for five years

Reality Winner, 26, is jailed for 63 months after releasing a secret report on Russian hacking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MrTinw

Kalashnikov's CV-1 electric car touted as Russia's answer to Tesla

Kalashnikov's electric CV-1 is described as a "cutting-edge supercar" styled on a 1970s hatchback. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wmYqyr

LOL! Proctor & Gamble wants to trademark WTF

The household products company P&G may want to overhaul its brand portfolio to clean up with millennials. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wafgkZ

London Luton Airport 'UK's worst airport' for third year

It is criticised for "disastrous customer service" and passport control queues in a Which? survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2o4fqWl

Conservative anger at Philip Hammond's 'dodgy project fear'

Brexiteers attack the warning that a no-deal Brexit could reduce GDP by 7.7% over 15 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OZ9ucE

How chatbots are coming for our call centre jobs

Artificially intelligent software is quickly replacing humans in call centres around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lo0ziL

Ryanair brings in new rules on cabin bags

From November new fees will apply for medium-sized bags in order to "improve punctuality". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LjqFmZ

Monsanto faces a surge in lawsuits following cancer ruling

The number of legal cases against the firm has soared after a court ruled its products had caused cancer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wlO8Pa

Coffee delivery drone patented by IBM

Drones could tell when people are tired and lower a coffee on an "unspooling string", IBM suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wfQuPi

IBM patents coffee delivery drone

Drones could tell when people are tired and lower a coffee on an "unspooling string", IBM suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wfQuPi

Camelot to pay £1.15m over failings

The Gambling Commission has found a series of faults with the operation of the National Lottery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PwjaMZ

DJI Mavic 2 drones add obstacle sensors to all sides

The aircraft now feature collision detectors on all sides as well as camera upgrades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PzhBOm

Monument Valley: Mobile game being turned into film

The British-made indie puzzle game phenomenon has been picked up by Paramount Pictures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NfpLtP

Ryanair invests $200m in Luton Airport

The Irish airline will have two new aircraft and six new routes flying from the Bedfordshire airport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NckJOF

BA and Air France to stop flights to Iran next month

The airlines say they will stop flying to Iran next month as the route is "not commercially viable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LlSKtR

HMRC interest rate change is 'unfair'

People owing tax have seen a rise in the interest they pay, while those owed a refund will see no change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MqLvpY

Ridicule for Russia's newest robot, Igorek

Kalashnikov, the company behind the AK-47 rifle, reveal their latest machine in Moscow. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w8Bbc7

Trump: Impeach me and the market crashes

US president responds to speculation he might be impeached for alleged election finance violations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OZllaF

Huawei and ZTE handed 5G network ban in Australia

National security concerns are reportedly the reason the companies have been stopped from providing kit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2whJdyL

Nikon launches Z6 and Z7 mirrorless full-frame cameras

The Z6 and Z7 pose a threat to Sony's A7 range, which dominates the full-frame mirrorless market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1ahtU

Facebook bans Cambridge psychometric quiz app

The app did a poor job of protecting data it gathered on users' personality traits, Facebook says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LljXgn

Sainsbury's-Asda merger: Competition probe begins

The UK's competition watchdog launches an investigation into the proposed Sainsbury's-Asda tie-up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MMPY5R

'No-deal' Brexit advice published by UK government

Ministers release 25 documents covering medical supplies, financial services and farming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LfDJKg

Ryanair pilots in deal to end strike

The agreement comes after five days of strike action by about 100 of Ryanair's Irish-based pilots. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2we0fi7

Huawei and ZTE handed 5G network ban in Australia

Australia bans the Chinese technology giants from providing kit for its forthcoming 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2whJdyL

Facebook IVF fundraising couple announce pregnancy

The pair have a daughter but could not afford a second round of IVF until a Facebook group intervened. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wjgXvA

The memes that might get you jailed in Russia

Why sharing a meme could get you put in prison for six years in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lj3k55

Aeolus: Wind mapping satellite lifts off

The Aeolus spacecraft launches into orbit to make the first truly global maps of wind behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w6vmvE

Qantas profits soar nearly 15% despite rising fuel costs

Australia's biggest airline says strong demand for domestic travel was a key driver of its rise in profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w4sXBS

Why corporate team-building events can be terrible

Nothing quite strikes fear into employees like the words "team-building event", says Alison Green. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PtZNUF

Trade wars: US set to impose fresh tariffs on China

Both countries are expected to unveil tariffs on imports in the latest salvo of their trade war. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2o1J12R

Container ship to break the ice on Russian Arctic route

A Danish ship sailing from Vladivostok is the first container ship to tackle the Arctic sea route. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BBAw8j

Corbyn floats plan for windfall tax on tech firms to fund journalism

Firms like Google may have to pay for public interest journalism coverage, Labour leader will say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PAhn9M

Xiaomi's Poco F1 phone threatens a price war

The Poco F1 features the latest Snapdragon processor and a larger-than-normal battery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N5W3aj

Xiaomi's Poco F1 phone threatens a price war

The Poco F1 features the latest Snapdragon processor and a larger-than-normal battery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N5W3aj

Saudi Arabia has called off Aramco float, report suggests

Saudi Arabia is reported to have cancelled the listing of shares in state oil giant Aramco. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nca9XI

Crews tackle blaze at major oil refinery in Cheshire

Smoke and flames visible from miles away as staff are evacuated from Stanlow oil refinery in Cheshire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2o0K3fz

'I was forced to sleep in my car'

Five of England’s leading letting agents are discriminating against tenants on housing benefit, says a report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w25IZe

Dwayne Johnson is best-paid actor

The Forbes list of best-paid actors puts George Clooney at the top and The Rock in second place. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PoMIfv

Letting agents turn away tenants on housing benefits

Investigation finds one in ten estate agents refuse to let properties to those on housing benefits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nYnDLH

New tech lets submarines 'email' planes

It is currently very difficult for submerged submarines to send messages to planes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MuAeFi

California wildfires: Verizon throttled data during crisis

Verizon admits it should not have cut data speeds to a command-and-control vehicle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MskWAZ

Bikes, cots and fridges: the imports hit by Trump's tariffs

US companies outline the products to be hit hardest by the President's higher taxes on Chinese goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MutPtw

Bristol University graduate sells Ziylo firm for £623m

Dr Harry Destecroix, 31, co-founded Ziylo while finishing his PhD in Bristol four years ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BzGOFm

Scrapping 1p and 2p copper coins 'won't increase prices'

Fears that everything would become more expensive by rounding up prices are unfounded, economists say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P1yTTl

Pay is '£13 a week less than 10 years ago'

Despite stagnating earnings, 2.1 million more people now have jobs, Resolution Foundation finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w3pao7

Ryanair compensation cheques with no signatures 'bounced'

Passengers say they have been charged fees by their banks after cheques from airline were unsigned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MsDdht

Scots tax and spend figures to be published

The Scottish government's Gers figures have been a key battleground in the independence debate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BuSYiK

Facebook and Twitter remove accounts linked to Russia and Iran campaigns

The social media giants say they have shut down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w2rpYQ

Venezuela 'paralysed' by launch of sovereign bolivar currency

Businesses close and streets empty as President Maduro's new currency causes uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OUAji9

Uber to pay $1.9m for sexual harassment claims

The payout will cover former and current employees who allege sexual harassment and discrimination. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nW8zON

Facebook and Twitter remove accounts linked to Russia and Iran campaigns

The social media giants say they have shut down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w2rpYQ

US-China trade war hurting other Asian nations

As the US and China threaten more trade tariffs, the row is affecting other countries in Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nZ251G

Cricket is tackling sexism in India's schools

Cricket and dance are being combined in a project challenging gender stereotypes in rural India from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nUm69w

S&P index set for record winning streak

The index tracking the 500 biggest public companies in the US has risen almost 325% since 2009. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpLqmG

Salary question blamed for gender pay gap

Asking people what they currently earn can trap women into lower salaries, a charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N76ASR

Bank scam victims 'shouldn't be blamed for money lost'

Banks have been told it's "not fair" to to automatically blame customers for money lost through a scam. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PtQjsv

Mental health problems 'block travel insurance cover'

Mystery shopping reveals four-fold increases in premiums even when issues have been been stable for years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OX9Z7k

Price comparison sites 'rife with errors'

Millions of consumers "are not getting a clear picture from the websites they visit", says Which? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MseM3O

Superdrug's online customers targeted by criminals

The High Street chain warns its online customers to change their passwords. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MFwxMd

Superdrug's online customers targeted by criminals

The High Street chain warns its online customers to change their passwords. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MFwxMd

Facebook gives users trustworthiness score

The social network says it has developed the scale to help it tackle fake news reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nb6gCE

Gamescom: The seven biggest announcements at the show

Next-generation graphics, new games and cult favourites take the stage at Gamescom in Cologne. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6GD5O

Ex-UBS trader avoids deportation - for now

Kweku Adoboli, who was convicted of a huge fraud in 2012, is trying to avoid being sent back to Ghana. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PrAfYg

Nike removes balaclava accused of 'targeting gun culture'

The company says it was "in no way condoning the serious issues of criminal and gang culture". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OQzJlB

Narrowboat that became a record store

The unusual shop brings together Luke Guilford's love of boats and music. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N478IS

Can Venezuela halt hyperinflation?

Experts doubt that lopping five zeroes off the currency will solve its economic woes anytime soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LfG2gm

Drones hunt cocaine farms in Colombia

President Iván Duque wants to use unmanned aircraft to keep damage to neighbouring crops to a minimum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nUmogz

Businessman Richard Cousins 'leaves £41m' to Oxfam

The charity received the cash after Richard Cousins and two sons died in a plane crash in Australia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OPaosf

Venezuela crisis: More migrants cross into Brazil despite attacks

The number of people crossing the border increases, as Venezuela tries to stabilise its economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mt24BR

Microsoft claims win over 'Russian political hackers'

Cyber-attacks on US political groups are stopped after Microsoft grabs key net domains, the company says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MmM4RP

Public finances see £2bn surplus in July

The surplus recorded last month was the biggest recorded in July for 18 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nXj6cl

Microsoft claims win over 'Russian political hackers'

Cyber-attacks on US political groups are stopped after Microsoft grabs key net domains, the company says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MmM4RP

House of Fraser's flagship London store saved

The department store's new owners agree terms to keep the store on London's Oxford Street open. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BqbRDz

Workers in open-plan offices 'more active'

They were also less stressed compared to people working in cubicles or private offices, a US study found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BsiiG2

UK can be '21st Century exporting superpower', says Liam Fox

The international trade secretary outlines post-Brexit aspirations - but businesses ask for help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LdVLwj

Is roaring US economy a mirage?

President Donald Trump often celebrates America's buoyant economy, but one number seems stuck - real wages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nTokG4

Bitcoin buster? The search for a more stable cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's price rises and falls wildly, making it high risk. Is there a more stable alternative? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L7BGYE

Africa’s potential 'game changer' in the fight against malaria

Four Ugandan students have developed a revolutionary way to test for malaria without drawing blood. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vZUi86

Is it the end of the 9 to 5 working day?

Just 6% of UK workers now work the traditional hours of 9am to 5pm, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OSiJvo

Tougher regulation of bailiffs urged as debt levels rise

Citizens Advice says arrears on everyday bills total £18.9bn, but raises concerns on how this is pursued. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nVyCps

Trump accuses China of 'manipulating' its currency

The comments come amid an intensifying trade fight between the two economic giants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PoS0Y8

Greek bailout: Five numbers that reshaped the country

The story of Greece in five numbers as it emerges from its eurozone bailout programme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N3C9Ni

House of Fraser warehouse jobs at risk, union says

The GMB union says 627 staff at two sites run by XPO Logistics are at risk of redundancy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N4gV1K

John McDonnell calls Lehman Brothers reunion 'sickening'

The collapse of the US investment bank in 2008 was a crucial moment in the financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OMzeZN

Tesla slips as doubts grow over Elon Musk take-private plan

Analysts at JPMorgan Chase slash target price for shares in the electric car maker from $308 to $195. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PmO5ex

Facebook apologises for blocking Prager University's videos

The firm had blocked one video critical about Muslims and another that defended male aggression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OPUkpY

Uber and Deliveroo drivers 'more likely to crash'

Drivers and couriers who get their work from apps face a "heightened risk" of crashes, a study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MsjXkf

Uber and Deliveroo drivers 'more likely to crash'

Drivers and couriers who get their work from apps face a "heightened risk" of crashes, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MsjXkf

Jamie Oliver's 'jerk rice' accused of cultural appropriation

Labour MP Dawn Butler has criticised the chef, saying "this appropriation from Jamaica needs to stop". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vYsCAr

Venezuelans confused as Maduro's economic plan starts

A government plan to curb inflation comes into force but there is confusion about how it will work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nSS3Ps

Honeypot pornography lawyer pleads guilty

A US lawyer who tricked people into paying for films he had helped pirate faces years in jail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ORokC2

Fashion website Farfetch plans US share float

The London-based luxury shopping site, founded in 2008, could be valued at as much as $5bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LaDHDc

Social media faces EU fine if terror lingers for an hour

The European Commission is planning stricter rules for social media companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nPEFM5

Countrywide scraps bosses' £20m bonus package

A backlash from investors prompts the UK's largest estate agency to cancel a new incentive package. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OQ7raJ

'Exploding' iPad prompts Apple shop evacuation

The Dutch fire brigade is called to help deal with a "fuming" Apple device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAqX9M

Energy switch firm in record Dragon deal

The co-founders of Look After My Bills are "delighted" after selling a 3% stake for £120,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PsoalQ

Crazy Rich Asians tops US box office in weekend debut

The film, with an all-Asian cast, is the first romantic comedy to take the top spot in three years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nRp1Qp

Apple 'pulls gambling apps from China App Store'

The reported removal of thousands of apps follows criticism by Chinese state media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MZnRgt

Apple 'pulls gambling apps from China App Store'

The reported removal of thousands of apps follows criticism by Chinese state media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MZnRgt

PepsiCo buys Sodastream for $3.2bn

The deal gives Pepsi a new way of reaching customers as sugary drinks become less popular. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OPbRPi

Mulberry warns House of Fraser collapse will cost it £3m

The luxury handbag brand also says profits will be cut if current "challenging" conditions continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PoF0C0

Taxi-hailing firm Ola starts operating in Wales

Ola, which hopes to rival Uber, starts operating in Cardiff, Newport and Vale of Glamorgan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w4gRZB

Greece emerges from eurozone bailout programme

The past three years saw Athens receive €61.9bn to deal with the fallout from its debt crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MvKDzR

Superfast broadband 'boosts UK business by £9bn'

The government says thousands of firms are now reaping the financial benefit of faster connectivity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MD39pJ

The woman who created 'Tinder for lonely mums'

As the first of her friends to become a mum, Michelle Kennedy didn't have a network of other mothers to share her experiences with. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PnGRH3

Could this be the end of global trade?

Global trade drives the world economy, but could rising tensions between the US and China threaten this? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vW5F11

Energy switch trial brings savings

A trial sees elderly customers save money, but most people still decide to remain on worse deals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vYmFU9

Superfast broadband 'boosts UK business by £9bn'

The government says thousands of firms are now reaping the financial benefit of faster connectivity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MD39pJ

Lowest-paid parents 'can't afford basic lifestyle'

Low-paid parents working full-time do not earn enough to meet their families' needs, research finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OPyFi1

Third of farmed fruit and veg deemed 'too ugly to sell'

Researchers say a lot of farmed produce never reaches supermarkets because it is misshapen or the wrong size. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MZCfW0

Standard Chartered chief warning over Brexit staff moves

Bank boss says demands by EU regulators may mean more jobs being moved out of UK than originally thought. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nRsEpA

Superdry founder gives £1m to Brexit vote group

Multi-millionaire tycoon says he donated because "we have a genuine chance to turn this around". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PiNHxH

Public 'back' taxes to tackle single-use plastic waste

Ministers say they are looking at measures after thousands support action to reduce single-use items. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MnCfmr

Brexit: Government to publish no-deal advice on Thursday

Dominic Raab says the technical notices are necessary to "mitigate the risks" of a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nV7qap

Wales completes £800m order for 148 new trains

The new fleet will have air con and each seat will have a power socket when they are introduced in 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MxzpLa

'People no longer go into antiques shops'

How the internet is changing the UK's antiques trade and widening the auctions market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BzOUOv

End of Greek bailouts offers little hope to young

Politicians hail the end of Greece's emergency credit, but ordinary Greeks see little change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OOitxw

Eurozone bailout programme is finally over

The eurozone passes an important milestone on 20 August - the formal end of the bailout of Greece. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pn5uUy

Students risk overdraft debt spiral

Consumer groups highlight leading student accounts but warn that many undergraduates rely on overdrafts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BlX4K9

Trump calls for end to quarterly reporting

US President tells US financial regulators to "look into" having companies report only twice a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pj6DfR

Body scanners to screen LA subway riders

Passengers will be scanned for explosives and weapons as they enter subway stations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OIHR7w

Elon Musk was 'not on weed' when tweeting about taking Tesla private

The Tesla founder says it seemed like "better karma" to offer $420 to take the car maker private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vRLeSH

Durham University to spend £105m on new colleges

The colleges are due to open in the summer of 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L1C8HY

Apple files stored by teen in 'hacky hack hack' folder

An Australian 16-year-old is in court following a series of intrusions into Apple's internal network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nL5fpN

The last Blockbuster: 'I'm proud that we've survived'

Online streaming has crushed Blockbuster and its last store is a reminder of a not-so-distant past. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BjK2gc

Elon Musk was 'not on weed' when tweeting about taking Tesla private

The Tesla founder says it seemed like "better karma" to offer $420 to take the car maker private. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vRLeSH

E-cigarettes can be key weapon against smoking, say MPs

Vaping is much less harmful than normal cigarettes and it shouldn't be treated the same way, MPs warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nJDcqw

US threatens more action against Turkey unless pastor freed

The US is demanding that Turkey release a detained US pastor or face further economic measures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nJHXAk

Google employees criticise 'censored China search engine'

Employees have written to the firm criticising its plans to launch a 'censored Chinese search engine'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PdwJ3I

Google employees criticise 'censored China search engine'

Employees have written to the firm criticising its plans to launch a 'censored Chinese search engine'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PdwJ3I

Half of staff fear workplace monitoring, says TUC

The TUC found most workers believe firms are stepping up surveillance of internet use and toilet breaks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vWAYsD

Brave moo world?

An offshore dairy farm aims to help Rotterdam produce its own food more sustainably. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L3ODCC

Uber narrows losses but growth slows

The firm is under pressure to become more profitable for a planned IPO in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MTr3dO

Uber narrows losses but growth slows

The firm is under pressure to become more profitable ahead of a planned IPO in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MTr3dO

Knightsbridge cafe accountant admits lying about staff pensions

Hashmukh Shah, 63, admits purposely misleading officers from The Pensions Regulator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MsKAol

Children 'at risk of robot influence'

A study suggests young children will trust robots and change their minds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nFEYZG

Tesla 'to be probed by regulators' over privatisation plan

Shares in the electric carmaker fall on reports the SEC wants to question executives at the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OBWpWw

Facebook 'still hosts anti-Rohingya hate speech'

More than 1,000 posts containing anti-Rohingya hate speech are found on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pb3fmU

Tesla 'to be probed by regulators' over privatisation plan

Shares in the electric carmaker fall on reports the SEC wants to question executives at the firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OBWpWw

Financial Times boss returns £510,000 rise

John Ridding's decision follows criticism of his "absurdly high" salary by some FT journalists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w8b2Jz

Reddit sleuth helps in hit-and-run case

Police made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case after a Reddit sleuth identifies obscure car part. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BdfHQf

No wrinkles as Superdrug offers Botox

It comes after Superdrug said it would start offering the treatment in one of its stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OE4Xwg

Mystery Russian satellite's behaviour raises alarm in US

Official says "there is no way to verify" what object is and whether or not it may pose a danger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OCLz2v

Wi-fi could be used to detect weapons and bombs

A US study has tested out a suspicious object detection system based on ordinary wi-fi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vKqk7R

House prices rise the fastest in West Midlands

ONS finds the region recorded a 5.8% in annual house price rise, while London had the biggest decline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KU7PCX

Virgin Media broadband teams 'left holes in walls'

Customers have complained about damage, which they say has been left for many days without being fixed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MNV4eP

Virgin Media broadband teams 'left holes in walls'

Customers have complained about damage, which they say has been left for many days without being fixed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MNV4eP

Reality Check

A BBC map helps you find out how many public toilets have been cut in your area. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BbMoxp

UK inflation rate picks up to 2.5% in July

UK inflation rate picks up to 2.5% in July, first increase since November, official figures show from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ODcag6

Split generation

Rising house prices have divided young people into property "haves" and "have-nots". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PbMsjZ

Twitter suspends Alex Jones for one week

The InfoWars conspiracy theorist is reported to have posted a link to a video that broke Twitter's rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8dRTH

RBS comes bottom of bank league tables

Fewer than half of Royal Bank of Scotland customers would recommend it to friends and family. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KOPKWR

Turkey issues retaliatory tariffs on US imports

Ankara says the rises were ordered after "attacks on the Turkish economy" by the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vJU196

RMT angry at Chris Grayling's rail fare index suggestion

Chris Grayling suggested rail fares and staff wages should be calculated using a lower inflation measure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KSz3Kd

South Korea to ban some BMW vehicles over engine fires

The government wants the cars off the roads until they have been safety checked by BMW. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KT014d

Chief executive pay jumps 11% to almost £4m last year

Chartered Institute of Personnel Development Chief executive pay rose much faster than for the wider workforce in 2017, a report has claimed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vLKb6P

Amazon's one-day delivery ad banned as 'misleading'

The UK advertising regulator received 280 complaints about the online giant's one-day delivery claim. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8x8UU

Biometric Mirror: Reflecting the imperfections in AI

The personality trait rating system helps to highlight the flaws in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vJgMdi

Amazon's one-day delivery ad banned as 'misleading'

The UK advertising regulator received 280 complaints about the online giant's one-day delivery claim. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P8x8UU

Card payment problems at Marks & Spencer

The retailer says it's having a problem accepting card payments in a quarter of its stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nFfcoA

Tinder's founders and former boss sue dating app owners

Tinder's owners are accused of undervaluing it, cheating executives out of shares worth billions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9DZxy

Rail fares: Grayling urges inflation change to slow rises

Chris Grayling asks the industry to use a lower inflation measure for future fare and wage increases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mj3yyk

Tinder's founders and former boss sue dating app owners

Tinder's owners are accused of undervaluing it, cheating executives out of shares worth billions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P9DZxy

Instagram hack sees accounts replaced with film stills

Affected account holders are seeing random film stills replacing their profile photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nBe7Oz

Uber Eats cyclist pictured pedalling on M5 in Oldbury

A watch commander at Oldbury Fire urged Uber to "educate riders". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MJpuPc

Fortnite used by company for job interviews

An advertising agency is conducting job interviews in the video game Fortnite. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P8MIQv

Fortnite used by company for job interviews

An advertising agency is conducting job interviews in the video game Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8MIQv

Tesla directors: 'No formal proposal' to take company private

A special committee is being formed to discuss any plans by founder Elon Musk to go private. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OApaTL

Strictly Come Dancing: YouTube star Joe Sugg joins line-up

The British author and vlogger is the fourth contestant confirmed for the forthcoming series. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OzHIDB

Monster Hunter World sales yanked by China

The Chinese publisher of Monster Hunter World is forced to stop selling the monster-slaying game. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OAn721

Monster Hunter World sales yanked by China

The Chinese publisher of Monster Hunter World is forced to stop selling the monster-slaying game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OAn721

Google tracks users who turn off location history

A study from Associated Press suggests that users are still tracked even if they turn off location history. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MK7TH6

Lira crisis: Turkey to boycott US electronic goods over sanctions

President Erdogan responds after US sanctions put Turkey's weak currency into freefall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OAarIt

Sir Peter Wood makes £360m from esure sale

Founder of the insurer will reinvest £50m and stay as chairman with new owners Bain Capital. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w0WzyY

Homebase set to close 42 stores

Struggling DIY retailer is expected to announce a Company Voluntary Arrangement later on Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vEMgBC

UK unemployment falls to 1.36 million

UK unemployment fell by 65,000 to 1.36 million in three months to June - lowest for more than 40 years, figures show from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpToLq

Mike Ashley vows to keep most House of Fraser stores open

Sports Direct founder says "you can hold my feet to the fire" on his pledge to retain most of the 59 outlets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nAPqSj

Venezuela crisis: Maduro to curb fuel subsidies

Venezuela's president says prices must rise to stop fuel smugglers cheating the country of millions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KQCmS3

Royal Mail fined £50m for competition breach

The company abused its dominant position by discriminating against its only major competitor in letters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpzTmc

Drying fruit and veg

Has a 23-year-old engineering student come up with an invention that could tackle food waste problems? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OsOHxO

Why some computer viruses refuse to die

Like zombies, malware dating from decades ago is still roaming the net looking for fresh victims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KMtFYN

Charging ahead

From battery-powered trucks to Formula E racing cars, electric vehicles are going mainstream around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KS5LLD

Charging ahead

From battery-powered trucks to Formula E racing cars, electric vehicles are going mainstream around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KS5LLD

Pension scam victims 'lost £91,000 each'

Regulators are launching a new campaign aimed at alerting people to the dangers posed by fraudsters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MHEe10

The city ranked as the most liveable in the world

It's the first time a European city has topped the rankings of the Economist Intelligence Unit survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vILS4R

US toughens scrutiny of foreign deals

The US has strengthened its power to review and block business deals, with an eye to China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mo490U

Sainsbury's supermarket goes 'till-free'

The retail giant is running a trial in one store where shoppers scan items and pay with their phone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MIsQlG

Sainsbury's supermarket goes 'till-free'

The retail giant is running a trial in one store where shoppers scan items and pay with their phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MIsQlG

Fortnite: Ninja won't play with female gamers

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has been accused of "indirectly reinforcing stereotypes". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MoYLuq

Elon Musk says Saudis back Tesla buyout

The founder of the electric car marker says he would need $23bn not $70bn to fund the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OyeUva

Elon Musk says Saudis back Tesla buyout

The founder of the electric car marker says he would need $23bn not $70bn to fund the deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OyeUva

Nintendo cracks down on retro games downloads

Three sites offering retro games have gone offline following legal action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vH3uy7

Nintendo cracks down on retro games downloads

Three sites offering retro games have gone offline following legal action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vH3uy7

Working mums: 'We're too tough on ourselves'

We ask three women about the challenges of being a working mum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P5evRW

Video-calling 'owl' helps opioid addicts in US

The technology is bringing together addicts and health workers who would otherwise struggle to meet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MHkomT

Bayer shares tumble after Monsanto payout in weedkiller case

Bayer insists glyphosate use is safe, but its market value drops after the record California payout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w3Id14

Young workers 'aware of pension reality'

Workers in the UK are among the most pessimistic globally about their retirement finances, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P5scjF

Mike Ashley told to pay House of Fraser suppliers in full

Sport Direct's Mike Ashley is urged to pay suppliers to the failed department store chain "in full". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w4yU0P

Rail fares predicted to rise 3.5% next year

Wednesday's inflation figures will be used to determine the rise in rail fares from January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MHivq0

Ticketmaster to close resale sites Seatwave and Get Me In

Seatwave and Get Me In will be shut down in October in a bid to fight touts, Ticketmaster announces. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nB0LBH

Ruby Rose exits Twitter amid Batwoman casting backlash

A backlash over her casting as a lesbian Batwoman is "ridiculous", the actress says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B7osLQ

Tesla's Elon Musk faces investor lawsuit

Short-sellers say they've lost millions after "misleading" comments about going private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vVkLD2

Heathrow Airport passport queues reach 2.5 hours

The airport's border force missed its target for non-EEA visitors nearly every day last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MFRgwh

Ticketmaster to close resale sites Seatwave and Get Me In

Seatwave and Get Me In will be shut down in October in a bid to fight touts, Ticketmaster announces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nB0LBH

Drunken Facebook message aids Llandudno man's battle

David Evans' father had not written a will before he died in Germany, leaving his son in debt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M9gp5e

Turkey takes action in bid to curb currency crisis

Investor fears over the collapse of the lira sends Asian stock markets lower on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w7RNA6

Malicious faxes leave firms 'open' to cyber-attack

Booby-trapped images faxes can be used by hackers to take control of network hardware, Def Con hears. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ntVEmW

Turkey pledges action to calm markets

The country's finance minister says it will unveil details of its plan on Monday morning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nwABQP

Electronics boss: 'You need to think 10 years ahead'

Electronics boss Simon Shen says firms should think how people may be living in 10 years' time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w4h2mv

'We never will'

How Jen Atkinson managed to transform the fortunes of holiday business Inspiring Travel Company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B5aIRJ

Firms 'struggling to recruit as EU workers stay away'

But the tighter labour market is boosting wages for some staff, says the CIPD. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P3Mg5X

Over-50s ‘need more support’ as they work longer

Older workers feel overlooked, despite the fact millions are working longer, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BcJsAW

Trump backs Harley-Davidson boycott in tariff row

The US president says it's "great" that many Harley-Davidson owners plan to boycott the firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MchR7R

Roaming charges

Will Brits be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit without paying extra? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w1ec1N

Northern cancels Sunday rail services again

Services across north-west England have been affected due to train crew scheduling "difficulties". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MdIBoA

Tesla's Elon Musk faces investor lawsuit

Short-sellers say they've lost millions after "misleading" comments about going private. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vVkLD2

Charlottesville: Why one man is suing Alex Jones for defamation

Brennan Gilmore's life was turned upside down after the Charlottesville attack. Now he's fighting back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MjFj2j

M&S in new phase of store closures

Seven more of the retailer's clothing shops will shut their doors for the last time on Saturday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nr1N3l

Tesla's Elon Musk in the hot seat, again

Tesla boss Elon Musk's claim that he is considering taking the car company private unleashed a torrent of questions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vS3vP0

Trump doubles metal tariffs on Turkey as lira falls by 20%

The Turkish lira falls 20% as Mr Trump announces a doubling of metal tariffs on the Nato ally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MbHkOI

Turkey's lira crisis explained

The Turkish currency has nosedived since January and, unsurprisingly, tourists are taking advantage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mn05yd

Germany lifts total ban on Nazi symbols in video games

After decades of German video games censoring Nazi bad guys, the rules have changed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2McHBjE

Gab social network deletes anti-Semitic posts

The content was posted to fringe social network Gab by a would-be politician from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B0h70w

Butlin's says guest records may have been hacked

Up to 34,000 visitors to Butlin's camps may have had their personal data stolen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OZ5pG7

Butlin's says guest records may have been hacked

Up to 34,000 visitors to Butlin's camps may have had their personal data stolen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OZ5pG7

Lucy McHugh murder police make Facebook access request

Hampshire police ask the social network to "preserve" information on "relevant accounts". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AZuvC0

UK growth boosted by warmer weather

The UK's economy grew by 0.4% in the three months to June, driven by construction and services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B4IMgy

House of Fraser: Five things that went wrong

Department store chain House of Fraser has finally lost its battle to stay afloat. So what went wrong? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MzH1JC

Japan's economy rebounds in the second quarter

The economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the second quarter of the year, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MeR3TO

House of Fraser calls in administrators

The department store chain says talks with investors and creditors have "not concluded in a solvent solution". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OYSLHd

Smart meter deadline 'should be extended'

The deadline for installing smart meters should be delayed to 2023, Citizens Advice has said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AYNlJt

Ryanair strike: One in six flights cancelled in pilot walkout

Strike in five European countries will affect about 400 flights, one in six of the airline's services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MgEB5P

Art alive

How augmented reality is giving artworks and exhibitions new dimensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M9YhZd

Warning over satellite security bugs

Vulnerable communications systems can expose military forces or pinpoint ships, researchers warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M5kVm4

Can you speed-read these news stories?

The BBC is experimenting with a way of delivering the news more quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vzjphL

Can you speed-read these news stories?

The BBC is experimenting with a way of delivering the news more quickly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vzjphL

CBI: Scrap migration targets after Brexit

Net migration targets 'should be replaced with a system which ensures immigrants add to the economy'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MdUSbF

What do Indians make of Ikea?

Ikea has opened its first store in India. So what do locals make of it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vWkxvv

House of Fraser suppliers face anxious wait

As suppliers await news one tells the BBC he will receive a fraction of what he's owed should it go into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2noZr4Y

IGN sacks writer amid YouTuber plagiarism controversy

Gaming news site IGN apologises and 'parts ways' with a writer alleged to have copied a YouTube review. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KHURIi

Chinese 'robocall' scam hits US weather office

The audio message was broadcast inside a National Weather Service office in Maryland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MgqVYD

Poundworld brand could be resurrected

An Irish retail family has agreed a deal in principle to buy the brand and some of the store leases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vvr2WI

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 alerts users to bad photos

Samsung's phone warns if a photo's subject is blurry or blinking, while its stylus acts as a remote. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OU3hj3

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 warns of wonky photos

Samsung's phone warns if a photo's subject is blurry or blinking, while its stylus acts as a remote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OU3hj3

Apple removes 'wrong apps' in gambling purge

A number of developers complain that their apps were removed - despite not being gambling-themed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OVWN3i

Apple removes 'wrong apps' in gambling purge

A number of developers complain that their apps were removed - despite not being gambling-themed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OVWN3i

PGA Championship servers hacked and files locked

Hackers have locked computer files used by PGA of America, which runs the PGA Championship. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AXpt9a

Will US maternity leave ever catch up with UK?

The US is the only industrialised nation with no paid leave for parents with a new child. How does it compare? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vwxqNb

'The Hunger Games inspired me to become a make-up artist'

Seventeen-year-old Lila Childs says the Hunger Games films inspired her to become a make-up artist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2noYWI2

House of Fraser names funding deadline

The department store chain says it is in discussions to secure funding "no later" than 20 August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KBwz2E

Emma's Diary fined £140,000 over data sale to Labour

Emma's Diary is fined £140,000 after illegally collecting and selling information to the Labour Party. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vwfIcZ

Emma's Diary fined £140,000 over data misuse

Emma's Diary is fined £140,000 after illegally collecting and selling information to the Labour Party. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vwfIcZ

Skripal case: US sanctions over Novichok hit Russian rouble

Ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter fell ill after being poisoned by a nerve agent in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OW9c7i

Who is House of Fraser's Yuan Yafei?

The Chinese billionaire holds the fate of 17,500 workers in his hands - so what do we know about him? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nneufp

From east London to the City: How door knocking changed this boy's life

Reggie Nelson was fed up with being left behind as the world went by so he decided to knock on the doors of the wealthy when his luck changed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KEyXWb

Medical hack poses pacemaker risk

Researchers disclose an unfixed vulnerability that threatens medical devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vON7ih

Is Turkey heading for an economic crisis?

A weak currency, high borrowing, and falling share prices point to long-term economic problems for Turkey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vtj6Fm

Card Factory warns on profits as weather dents sales

Greetings card company blames "extreme weather" for fall in sales in the first half. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nouMVk

New York votes to cap Uber and Lyft services

Campaigners say the rise of ride-hail services has threatened yellow taxis and caused driver suicides. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vw3n8t

'It was attempted homicide'

A key reason for Trump's tariffs on China's exports is anger at the theft of US company secrets, but will the Chinese now clean up their act? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nl4gw9

Supply shortage could push rents up 15% says RICS

Rents could rise by 15% over the next five years as the supply of new rental properties dries up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vuNbnU

Will the first Ikea in India succeed?

India could be a big opportunity for the company, but it's also a market with many quirks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AQYqfq

How Ikea plans to woo India

Swedish furniture and home accessories giant IKEA has opened its first store in India. It's located in the southern city of Hyderabad. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vSaPu5

How Instagram is influencing hotel design

Some hotels are making deliberate design choices to look good on Instagram. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vSaJTf

Revenue at Murdoch's Fox rises

The firm's revenue rises more than 17% to $7.9bn (£6.1bn) in the fourth quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vR23w7

Russia faces US action over Skripal attack

The US is to slap sanctions on Russia over the nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AQct4U

Magic Leap augmented reality headset goes on sale

A start-up puts its much-hyped augmented reality glasses and wearable computer on sale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vWtFQT

Homebase owner 'plans to close 60 stores'

The DIY chain's new owners will announce plans that could threaten up to 1,500 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M2bSCG

Snapchat: Does drop in users spell trouble?

The social network reports three million fewer people are using its app on a daily basis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M5nDba

Tesla board mulls plan to go private

The carmaker's board confirms it will consider the proposal by chief executive Elon Musk to take it private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AYujmi

Snapchat: Does drop in users spell trouble?

The social network reports three million fewer people are using its app on a daily basis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M5nDba

The smart speaker that rolls around

Vector is like many other voice-activated assistants - but on wheels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vpY3U4

China to hit US with tariffs on US imports worth $16bn

China is to start imposing 25% import duties on $16bn worth of US goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vpZ66s

Tesla board mulls de-listing plan

The carmaker's board confirms it will consider the proposal by chief executive Elon Musk to take it private. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AYujmi

German school sued in photo copyright row

European Court of Justice rules in photographer's favour after pupil uses his photo on school website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KCtdMP

Pound falls lower against the dollar and euro

Sterling touches a near-one year low against the dollar as worries about a no-deal Brexit continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M9Leqv

Saudi billionaire takes stake in Snap

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal has invested $250m (£194m) in the social messaging service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KCJkd9

Lombok quake: Facebook 'regrets' earthquake balloons

The social network played a festive animation to Indonesian speakers posting about a tragedy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vnC9kr

Airbnb cancels Great Wall sleepover competition

The campaign promising a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity had a mixed reaction on Chinese social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nnbNKW

British Gas increases energy prices again

The firm raises prices for the second time this year, saying wholesale costs have risen rapidly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nl06Eo

Paddy Power Betfair shrugs off £2 stake cut

The company said that restrictions on betting stakes will not have a major impact on its strategy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OlZTMD

Down the sofa?: 169 million old £1 coins not returned

More than nine months after they stopped being legal tender, about 169m round £1 coins are outstanding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OS9pZc

Airbnb cancels Great Wall sleepover competition

The campaign promising a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity had a mixed reaction on Chinese social media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nnbNKW

Would you scan a homeless person?

A scheme in Oxford wants to provide homeless people with QR codes, so people can donate to them using smartphones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vKRjPX

Twitter will not ban InfoWars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

The company's CEO says Alex Jones hasn't violated its rules, despite other tech giants dropping him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2McHiFs

Why GDP includes the illegal drugs trade

Our main measure for the economy is GDP, and it includes the illegal drugs trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AP1aKi

US sets date for additional China tariffs

Duties on $16bn in Chinese imports will come into effect on 23 August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vopygY

The Brooklyn scene you don't hear about

Black-owned businesses in Brooklyn are challenging the perception that gentrification has pushed out African American entrepreneurs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KBejpV

Pound fears

The pound's value may be falling, but there are still some ways you can get more bang for your er... quid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KAwzjp

How Tuna the dog became an Instagram star

Tuna, a Chihuahua-Dachshund mix, has 1.9 million followers on Instagram. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KCP1Yz

19 years not out

As England and India players prepare for the second Test at Lord's there is a wrangle rumbling away not far from their feet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ASdgCG

Junk food advert ban for KFC and Kellogg

The advertising watchdog found the firms breached rules about fat, sugar and salt content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mvhgdp

Saudi billionaire takes stake in Snap

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal has invested $250m (£194m) in the social messaging service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KCJkd9

Fan shortage reported by stores and shoppers

Customers say fans are out of stock in branches of Tesco, Argos, Sainsbury's and Wilko. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AO9aey

Elon Musk tweets he may take Tesla private

Tesla boss Elon Musk has tweeted that he is considering de-listing the electric car company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vKmoTR

Instagram removed Tommy Robinson account 'by mistake'

The picture-sharing network says the account was removed "in error". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpQJOI

Pentagon cracks down on soldiers' GPS tracking apps

The move comes after a fitness app revealed troop movements in Syria and Afghanistan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AQEcCM

Ford brings 'exosuits' to workers in 15 factories

The upper body EksoVest suits are designed to help workers doing repetitive overhead work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8WXpr

Arsenal: Shareholder Alisher Usmaonv says he accepts rival Stan Kroenke's bid for club

Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov says he will accept rival Stan Kroenke's bid to buy him out for £550m and take full control of the club. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LWnOWp

BBC websites blocked in China after security change

The BBC's move to the more secure delivery format HTTPS results in its pages being blocked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vrdThb

Facebook denies seeking users' bank data

The social media giant responds to reports that it was asking major banks for financial transaction data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nohdFH

Health records 'put at risk by security bugs'

Almost 100 million patients were affected worldwide, according to security researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OK55ex

Pandora jewellery maker sees shares sink on sales downturn

World's largest jeweller is hit by shift to online shopping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ONkM4y

Use of online pay-to-watch TV surges ahead

Official statistics also indicate usage of the net is on the rise in Great Britain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M8bh1i

Facebook denies seeking users' bank data

The social media giant responds to reports that it was asking major banks for financial transaction data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nohdFH

Use of online pay-to-watch TV surges ahead

Official statistics also indicate usage of the net is on the rise in Great Britain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8bh1i

German couple jailed for selling son to paedophiles on dark net

A court in Freiburg gives long jail terms to a couple who sold their son to paedophiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8zVyL

UK house price growth accelerates, Halifax says

Property values in July rose at the fastest annual rate since last November, the Halifax says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M0BVKn

Ola to challenge Uber in UK ride-hailing market

Mammoth Indian ride-hailing firm Ola - with 125 million customers - continues its global expansion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KyRjYK

YouTuber Ethan Dolan recovering after motorbike accident

Ethan Dolan, who runs the channel The Dolan Twins with his brother, says he's "appreciating life right now". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vGbm24

Safety concerns over websites selling prescription drugs

A Panorama investigation reveals safety concerns relating to some websites selling prescription drugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MckNkh

Ola to challenge Uber in UK ride-hailing market

Mammoth Indian ride-hailing firm Ola - with 125 million customers - continues its global expansion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KyRjYK

Vulnerable households face energy price rise

The safeguard tariff, which protects five million households, is being raised by regulator Ofgem. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OM1OLP

Arsenal's Stan Kroenke makes offer to buy whole of London club

Arsenal's majority shareholder, Stan Kroenke, makes an offer to buy the whole of the club in a deal that would value the Gunners at £1.8bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OhMw09

Freed by football

Football tournaments in Northern Kenya are helping hundreds of girls break from child marriage, early pregnancy and female genital mutilation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ANMuvb

Help! Cyber-attack!

There's a right way and a wrong way to deal with cyber-attack. How does this fictional company do? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MsLY7j

Help! Cyber-attack!

There's a right way and a wrong way to deal with cyber-attack. How does this fictional company do? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MsLY7j

Home equity release may cost pension firms billions

Some lenders have underestimated the cost of certain home loans - which could threaten the financial system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpcNcc

Heatwave bonanza 'fails to boost shop sales'

Retail sales slow in July despite people splashing out on fans, food and drink in the heatwave. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vH9tC7

Pubs closing at rate of 18 a week as people stay home

The Campaign for Real Ale says more people are choosing to drink at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2voj4hR

Everybody's watching you'

How departing PepsiCo boss Indra Nooyi became one of the world's most powerful corporate bosses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ogp1V5

US to fully enforce reimposed Iran nuclear sanctions

President Trump says those who breach the nuclear-related sanctions risk "severe consequences". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AL8qqz

Holidaymakers hit as pound falls

Travellers are currently being offered $1.26 or €1.09 for every pound, according to exchange company Travelex. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ARWdjQ

Apple chipmaker recovers after malware attack

Taiwan company TSMC says it is now back in full production after being affected at the weekend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LVm93x

Android Pie: Google adds Digital Wellbeing controls

Google's mobile operating system lets time limits be put on apps and makes images go grey at night. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nftY5a

Affordable homes on green belt 'a lie', say campaigners

Campaigners claim 78% of the 460,000 homes planned for greenfield sites will not be affordable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LRpOzf

Hydropower dams: What's behind the global boom?

Developing economies around the world are investing in hydropower. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AGnJAM

Heatwave causing farmers 'serious concern'

Potatoes latest victim of exceptional weather as heatwave continues to push food prices higher. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vk2fVm

Homes lost after mortgage computer bug

Wells Fargo, the third largest bank in the US, says it is planning to compensate those affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ONVvqT

Homes lost after mortgage computer bug

Wells Fargo, the third largest bank in the US, says it is planning to compensate those affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ONVvqT

Indra Nooyi to step down as PepsiCo chief executive

Indra Nooyi, one of the world's most influential businesswomen, has held the job for 12 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nlKtNj

Women-only network appoints male chairman

AllBright, a group promoting female leadership. defends its decision to give a man the role. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2neIp9x

InfoWars podcasts dropped from iTunes

Apple removes hundreds of of episodes, saying that it "does not tolerate hate speech". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MraW6E

Reality Check

Consumers are being asked not to waste water, but how much do water companies waste through leakage? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vktzmx

Mars pulls ads from YouTube drill videos

The firm says it was "unacceptable" its brands were appearing next to the controversial rap content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MexQ1i

Saudi Arabia stops Canada trade and investment

It comes after Canada criticised the arrest of campaigners including female activist Samar Badawi. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nf0c0i

BA boss demands action on Heathrow queues

He says passengers are waiting two hours to get through border control and says the "farce" should end. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AL2nT1

HSBC 'cautiously optimistic' about growth despite trade tensions

HSBC says Asian economies are robust despite the growth of trade tariffs as it reports profit rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ku5RJg

Rural crime rise prompts 'medieval' defences

As the cost of crime rises to £44.5m, farmers are building up fortifications, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nflYRu

‘Don’t try to be a man,’ says rail boss Dyan Crowther

"When I started working, there weren’t even ladies' toilets," says HS1 boss Dyan Crowther. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MlKOtW

House of Fraser store closures to go ahead

A legal settlement means the struggling department store chain will close 31 of its 59 shops in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AKKa8c

Iceland food to be sold in The Range in 'strategic alliance'

The new "strategic alliance" will initially be introduced in three stores in the Midlands and Liverpool. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AQ6Zrc

Liam Fox: No deal most likely Brexit outcome for UK

The international trade secretary blames the EU's "intransigence" for the growing risk of no deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KrZk1J

Wembley sale a 'game-changer for grassroots'

The FA says alternative ways to fund grassroots are beyond its control as it defends Wembley sale plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OKbB4T

The early victims of Trump's trade war

A look at the sectors most affected by the global trade war so far. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AJ5Lhi

Mars pulls ads from YouTube drill videos

The firm says it was "unacceptable" its brands were appearing next to the controversial rap content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MexQ1i

Savers 'missing out on better rates'

Experts say millions could get a better return on savings by switching deals irrespective of the Bank rate rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ACrebJ

Five big things that have made Apple

Apple has become the world's first $1 trillion company. We look at the factors behind its success. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ACBkJr

The banker beast

The play that takes you on a journey into the financial crisis - and immerses you in it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OGBL8w

Tech Tent: Who can topple trillion-dollar Apple?

When it comes to sales, China's Huawei has leapfrogged into second place. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AEnqGM

Fortnite to skip Google Play on Android

Epic Games confirms Fortnite will bypass the Google Play app store when it appears on Android. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vGeZFp

Dating apps: Tinder, Chappy and Bumble 'least preferred' way to meet people

A Newsbeat survey suggests dating apps are the least preferred way to meet someone new. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mh0VZM

China plans tariffs after latest US trade threat

China targets $60bn of US products, as tensions between the world's two biggest economies escalate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vdTqfT