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Nafta: US and Canada 'reach new trade deal'

Nafta governs more than a trillion dollars in trade between the US, Canada and Mexico. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OYVYpS

Tory conference: Dominic Raab sets out 'limits' for Brexit compromise

The UK will leave the EU with no deal rather than join a customs union, the Brexit secretary will say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xSfq13

The college with a wine production degree

Plumpton College in East Sussex offers students a BSc degree in wine production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xPSMGt

Ford to refund 'engine fail' EcoBoost customers

Drivers have reported cars with EcoBoost engines overheating and failing or even bursting into flames. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xPz9OX

'Think creatively to punch above your weight'

"Think creatively to punch above your weight," says Propercorn founder Cassandra Stavrou. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NcA1Sw

The 26-year-old with a £100m sportswear brand

How young entrepreneur Ben Francis set up and grew his company Gymshark. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P0qYFW

Waiters to be paid all tips under new law, Theresa May says

Theresa May says legislation will ensure restaurants cannot legally retain part of service charges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RcrH8A

Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Is1fUm

Social media guidelines for young people to be drawn up

The health secretary - a father of three - says he is worried about the impact on children's mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NRSid5

The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8

Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rau6k4

Business rates could be changed, minister says

Business Secretary Greg Clark says the contribution the High Street makes should be recognised. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NRLKel

New tax on foreign home buyers to help rough sleepers, PM says

Theresa May says an extra stamp duty could fund help for a growing number of rough sleepers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NaIsxN

Has 'dieting' become a dirty word?

"Wellness", not dieting, is the new buzzword when it comes to losing weight, but is it the right approach? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zG7Gk9

Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk settles over his tweets about taking Tesla private and must step down as chairman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Is1fUm

Brexit: UK 'would forever regret' losing carmakers - minister

The business secretary says a no-deal Brexit could threaten the UK's status as a world-leading car maker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IoYROb

Conservative Party conference app reveals MP's numbers

A security breach with the Tory Party conference app reveals contact details for MPs and journalists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zEqXm0

Toyota says no-deal Brexit would stall production at Burnaston

Toyota UK tells the BBC a no-deal Brexit would temporarily halt production at the Burnaston plant near Derby. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R78pS1

High street crisis: Charting how we spend our money

As more retailers are running into trouble, BBC News asks if the way we spend our money has shifted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ItMuAN

Bula! Fiji fights US bar's trademark on a national greeting

Fiji is fighting back after a US business trademarked a greeting that's central to Fijian culture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DMtLBo

Facebook security breach: Up to 50m accounts attacked

Attackers exploited vulnerability in a feature known as "View As", the social media giant says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DEnfwK

Facebook security breach: Up to 50m accounts attacked

Attackers exploited vulnerability in a feature known as "View As", the social media giant says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DEnfwK

Facebook slated over phone ad push

The social network has been criticised for targeting ads using data people shared as a security check. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zCM9bU

Cosworth in Northampton marks 60 years of powering champions

Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth wanted to "make a living messing around with racing engines". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Olefk8

Google to be sued by Belgium for not blurring military sites

The search giant is facing legal action over its mapping of sensitive locations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NM3ZCf

Powerleague five-a-side football firm to close 13 sites

Powerleague unveils a rescue plan which involves closing pitches and the loss of 109 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OVxLkn

Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xVVqcZ

Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVVqcZ

US mid-terms: Hackers expose 'staggering' voter machine flaws

Security experts have reported a series of issues with widely-used voting equipment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OTLXdx

Publisher buys Billy Bunter catalogue

Oxford company Rebellion now has the world's biggest collection of English language comic book properties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zC1n0Y

San Diego port hit by ransomware attack

Admin systems and internal networks were knocked out by the intruding malware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OQUQo5

TSB and HSBC banking apps hit by computer glitches

Customers of TSB and HSBC face problems accessing accounts due to more computer problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R63SPQ

HSBC mobile banking app hit by computer glitch

HSBC becomes the latest bank hit by a computer glitch, with some customers unable to access the app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R63SPQ

Who is Elon Musk?

Meet the man who inspired Iron Man's alter ego Tony Stark. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QiaYQ7

BBC Music website offers dementia lifeline

BBC Music Memories aims to help with the provision of music therapy to patients with Alzheimer's. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N7aJW2

Disabled train users to get new 'life-changing' app

A Paralympian says the app will "empower disabled people to travel without any fear". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xDLS7l

Millennium hotels boss Jennifer Fox leaves after 10 weeks

The chief executive of Millennium & Copthorne, Jennifer Fox, only took over the global chain in June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DE26mf

Australia banking inquiry: Misconduct 'driven by greed'

A landmark probe into misconduct within Australia's financial sector releases its first findings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R2IR8N

Is this the solution to the UK's housing problem?

The BBC takes a first look inside Europe’s largest ‘house factory’ - making modular, affordable homes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NM8m04

Will going online save the sari weavers?

Sari weavers face the challenge of re-inventing themselves in India's growing e-commerce economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xVAeUD

The Japanese anime tackling workplace bullying

Why do so many millennials like a Japanese anime cartoon about a little red panda? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ImoaR1

Air travel 'without your passport leaving your pocket'

Establishing air travellers' identities causes delays, but tech is helping to speed things up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DybXdn

Refund hopes rise for push payment scam victims

New rules aim to prevent "authorised push payment" scams that trick consumers into making transfers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QdWgJE

Consumer loyalty 'rip off' faces probe

Citizens Advice says long-term customers overpay for mobile, broadband, insurance and mortgage deals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OUYFJb

Ryanair cancels 250 flights across Europe on Friday

Pilots and cabin crew in six countries walk out on Friday in a dispute over contracts and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xWApyX

US regulator alleges Elon Musk Tesla fraud

The SEC files a suit in New York alleging securities fraud by Tesla chief executive Elon Musk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DAbC9X

US regulator alleges Elon Musk Tesla fraud

The SEC files a suit in New York alleging securities fraud by Tesla Chief executive Elon Musk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DAbC9X

Fortnite pets not money-making exercise, expert believes

The latest update are more likely to be an attempt to broaden the game's player base, expert believes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zAqcKM

'No deal Brexit' would damage both sides, warns ex-EU boss

No-one should argue a no-deal Brexit would only damage the UK, says a former EU agriculture commissioner. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NFFdDE

Petrobras hit with $853m corruption fine

The fine resolves a long-running corruption investigation at Brazil's state-owned oil company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zAsyJz

Amazon to open 'four-star' store in New York

The shops will only sell items that received good ratings from customers when they were bought online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q6BqMc

Brewdog scraps deal with US beer firm over Trump offer

The Scottish craft brewer cancelled a tie-up with a US firm after it offered free beer to Donald Trump supporters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zA02aT

Sainsbury's-Asda deal could hit competition in 463 areas

The Competition and Markets Authority warns merger threatens competition in 463 areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NMlXo4

Linus Torvalds: 'I'll never be cuddly but I can be more polite'

In an exclusive conversation with the BBC, the Linux founder opens up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R0xcax

Amazon to open 'four-star' store in New York

The shops will only sell items that received good ratings from customers when they were bought online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q6BqMc

H&M shares jump as online drives sales

Shares in the world's second-biggest clothing chain rise 9% after it reports strong growth in sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OP5Ja6

Italy budget under pressure over plan to 'abolish poverty'

Italy's populist government has big budget plans - but its own finance minister is in the way. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xJxHNU

Uber pays $148m over data breach cover-up

The 2016 breach involved hackers grabbing data on millions of Uber customers and drivers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N5vC3Y

Uber pays $148m over data breach cover-up

The 2016 breach involved hackers grabbing data on millions of Uber customers and drivers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N5vC3Y

Aadhaar: India top court upholds world's largest biometric scheme

India's Supreme Court rules the world's largest biometric scheme is constitutional but limits its scope. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xTrnCG

Limiting children's screen time linked to better cognition

Those who have less than two hours a day of recreational screen time do better in testing, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OcH3LQ

Bonmarche fashion chain warns on profits

The warm weather and weak consumer demand have held back sales, the womenswear chain says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q5NKwc

Bestival creditor offers to buy festival brand

Richmond Group made the offer a week after lodging plans to put the festivals into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xFa6Op

Big energy firms face action by Ofgem over complaints

Ofgem is taking action against the 11 biggest energy suppliers over how they deal with customer complaints. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xU5Tpz

The hi-tech trousers inspired by Wallace and Gromit

Researchers inspired by a Wallace and Gromit film have developed trousers with artificial muscles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OQOlBO

Hyderabad homes and pavements made from used plastic bags

Businesses in India may have found a way to turn plastic rubbish into a golden business opportunity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zxHfx3

India's 'king of motorbikes' shares yoga tips for success

India's "king of motorbikes", Rajiv Bajaj, shares his business philosophy, which he bases on yoga principles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xFKRLY

Goldman Sachs's Marcus could boost UK savings rates

Providers could be forced to offer better savings rates if they wish to remain among the best buys. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NKVLKo

Fraudsters target victims on social media

National Trading Standards highlights range of evolving threats facing both consumers and business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xTdc0G

Ten big-name firms to publish parental leave policies online

The change has been driven by MP Jo Swinson, who wants all big firms to be transparent on leave policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R2NYFH

IMF boosts bailout for crisis-hit Argentina

The IMF will make $57bn in emergency funds available to Argentina as it wrestles with an economic crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OUnCo0

Watchdog calls on Ryanair to compensate customers

CAA says Ryanair must compensate passengers for any disruption caused by Friday's strikes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DuSwlH

Chancellor calls early Budget to avoid Brexit clash

The next UK Budget will be on 29 October, Chancellor Philip Hammond says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OhCEqI

Rupert Murdoch ends Sky control with Comcast stake sale

Sale of 39% stake ends the media mogul's control of the satellite broadcaster after almost 30 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N6jb85

Federal Reserve poised to raise interest rates

The US central bank is expected to increase interest rates for the eighth time since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xUhox2

Mobile phone charges 'unacceptable' says Ofcom

The regulator says it's had enough of operators who continue to charge people for phones they already own from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ob8qWu

PlayStation backs down in Fortnite cross-play row

Sony will begin to let PS4 gamers play against those using other consoles after pressure from fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N3y4YK

Tablet computer kills child in car crash in Spain

The accident, in Spain, caused the tablet to strike the three-year-old's head, police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OcVpeR

'Distracted boyfriend' advert ruled sexist

A Swedish company broke gender discrimination rules by using a popular meme in an advert. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zvdSv4

'Distracted boyfriend' advert ruled sexist

A Swedish company broke gender discrimination rules by using a popular meme in an advert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zvdSv4

Barclays admits PPI compensation error

Barclays has apologised for giving wrong information to tens of thousands of customers over PPI claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NKWgEx

Mobile phone charges 'unacceptable' says Ofcom

The regulator says it's had enough of operators who continue to charge people for phones they already own from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ob8qWu

Mercedez-Benz owner Daimler gets first non-German boss

Dieter Zetsche will be replaced by Ola Kaellenius, a Swede who runs Daimler's research division. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Du6Lak

Instagram: The dog that launched a social media giant

The co-founders of Instagram are stepping down. What made their idea so successful? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xMiISJ

Trump at UN: Who does business with Iran?

President Trump was highly critical of Iran in a speech at the UN from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dt00pe

Boohoo sees huge growth in fast fashion brands

Sales more the double at Boohoo brands PrettyLittleThing and NastyGal in the first half of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N7NyuQ

'Pothole epidemic' hits AA profits

Bad road conditions and extreme weather conditions in the UK are behind a 65% slump in profits for the AA. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xPddm7

Hotpot chain Haidilao sees shares climb 10% in Hong Kong debut

Investors have shown keen interest in the restaurant chain, which has outlets from Japan to the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QagsMO

India's rising smartphone powerhouse

Samsung has set up the world's largest phone factory in the Indian city of Noida. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DtOJoP

Rafale deal: Why French jets are at the centre of an Indian political storm

Opposition parties want PM Narendra Modi to resign over a multi-billion dollar fighter jet deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q5GiBc

Mirrorless cameras: Photography's new decisive moment

Camera-makers are rushing to release full-frame mirrorless cameras packed with new features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zu4hVy

Are themed bars and pubs the future?

Immersive themed bars and pubs offering consumers experiences are on the rise in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q9aaNr

Harry Potter-inspired bar: Why millennials are magically mixing their drinks

At a new Harry Potter-inspired cocktail bar, groups of friends are wrapped in cloaks, waving wands and sipping potions out of smouldering cauldrons. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zujq9n

Will we soon be renting rather than buying our clothes?

Will we rent clothes in future instead of buying them? Some say the idea is set to go mainstream. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N0dgRT

Nike's direct sales play pays off

Nike, which has seen its sales momentum grow in recent months, says revenue rose by 10% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xLmawS

What is a 'Canada-style' trade deal?

Could the Canada-EU trade deal be a model for the UK's relationship with the EU after Brexit? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DvVNkA

Santander appoints new chief executive

One of Europe's biggest banks, Banco Santander, has poached the head of investment banking at UBS to be its next chief executive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QXsWs0

Qualcomm claims Apple shared tech with Intel

Qualcomm's complaint is the latest clash between the two global technology giants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xFFOeo

Qualcomm claims Apple shared tech with Intel

Qualcomm's complaint is the latest clash between the two global technology giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xFFOeo

Argentina's central bank boss Luis Caputo quits after three months

Luis Caputo resigns just three months after being appointed, sparking further falls in the peso. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QX0qaa

Ryanair to cancel 190 flights on Friday across Europe

Unions say Ryanair faces its biggest day of industrial action as they fight for better conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R2xZaW

Facebook moderator sues over 'beheading stress'

A contractor working on the social network says it does not do enough for traumatised staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IjCb29

Should gammon slur be banned on Twitter?

Twitter asks its members to help shape new rules banning "dehumanising speech". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDp95i

Tinder tests new feature for women in India

The dating platform is testing letting women take control of sending the first message to a match. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DFypS3

Gwyneth Paltrow brings Goop to the UK

The controversial lifestyle brand founded by the actress opens a pop-up store in west London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QXN8dj

YouTube channel owner 'arrested over child sex abuse'

BuzzFeed claims to have a warrant suggesting the British national, 55, was arrested during a video shoot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xNeaLP

Manchester United revenues hit record of £590m

The football club says earnings were boosted by money from TV rights - with more expected next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xBsNCP

Labour conference: 'Nationalise the internet' call rejected

But Labour's Angela Eagle says tech giants should work for the "common good" and not just profit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IcDbF2

Debenhams 'trying to make shopping fun again'

Chief executive Sergio Bucher says he is convinced the chain has a future as he unveils a new look store. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DrHiOD

Versace fans vent fury over $2bn sale to Michael Kors

Versace fans take to social media to bemoan the takeover of the Italian firm by Michael Kors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QWqdiK

Hotpot chain Haidilao on fire ahead of Hong Kong listing

The Haidilao hotpot restaurant chain is on track to raise close to $1bn when it lists its shares in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OMkYk9

Hundreds of job losses as drugs firm to close Grimsby site

Pharmaceutical firm Novartis is to shut its Grimsby factory as part of a "global transformation". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N0wjvo

Scrabble gets 300 new words in US dictionary revamp

OK is among 300 added to the list of allowed words by the game's official US dictionary. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xzyP6H

Next sales boosted by hot summer

The retailer raises its full-year profit forecast but still remains "cautious" about the outlook. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xMTXWl

Instagram co-founders Systrom and Krieger leaving firm

Kevin Systrom said he and Mike Krieger wanted to "explore our curiosity and creativity". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OQq0Mw

Instagram co-founders Systrom and Krieger leaving firm

Kevin Systrom said he and Mike Krieger wanted to "explore our curiosity and creativity". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OQq0Mw

Debenhams attempts to 'bring joy back' to High Street

The department store chain will open a new branch on Thursday as it tries to revive its fortunes on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nzi6dQ

India's solar power ambitions

India has big solar ambitions, but could recent policy uncertainties cast a shadow on its plans? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DtxO5E

How translation apps are ironing out embarrassing gaffes

The goal of real-time natural language translation is getting closer, but mistakes still happen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zs30y6

The female pilot teaching African women to fly

Refilwe Ledwaba is South Africa’s first black female helicopter pilot and wants other women to follow her. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N2yoXL

How translation apps are ironing out embarrassing gaffes

The goal of real-time natural language translation is getting closer, but mistakes still happen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zs30y6

Donald Trump hails South Korea trade deal

It marks the first trade agreement finalised by the US president. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NBIxj6

Scammers steal half a billion pounds from UK banking customers

Fraudsters managed to steal more than £500m from UK banking customers in the first half of 2018. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MTpxaF

Brexit: Flights 'at risk' under no-deal, government warns

Guidance papers say airlines would lose automatic rights to fly from UK to EU without an agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zqOAOH

WH Smith halts Debenhams gift card sales

The department store group says it is in talks with the High Street chain over the move. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pEK1ed

Murdoch: What next for the media mogul after Sky deal?

The Australian tycoon retains a sprawling media empire across three continents despite selling Sky. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MXvLX1

Gamer with terminal cancer achieves 'Ultimate' goal

Chris Taylor who has bone cancer got to play Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game early following a social media campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IbdiFL

China shuts down 4,000 websites in purge on 'improper values'

It says it targeted "harmful" online content, spreading "improper values, vulgarity or obscenity". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pyNIC6

Oil jumps as Opec keeps output steady

Brent crude hits new four-year highs after oil-producing countries fail to agree increasing production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pwkZ0D

3D-printed gun pioneer bailed after sex assault charge

Cody Wilson has been released from prison in Houston after being charged with the sexual assault of an under-age girl. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q1DlSm

Weight Watchers slims down in rebrand

The firm says the change to WW reflects its development from focusing on weight loss to overall health. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OLUAXG

Versace set to be sold in $2bn deal

Michael Kors is reported to be buying the Italian fashion house founded by Gianni Versace in 1978. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NB9HGW

Barrick and Randgold to create world's biggest miner

Barrick Gold's purchase of Randgold Resources will create a company worth about $18bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xLVcoW

Total announces major gas discovery off Shetland

The energy company says initial tests off Shetland indicated there could be one trillion cubic feet of gas which could be extracted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QO0rND

3D-printed gun pioneer in jail on sex assault charge

Cody Wilson is in prison in Houston after being charged with the sexual assault of an under-age girl. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q1DlSm

Women seeking sperm donor online harassed

One woman says a potential donor turned out to be married and had undergone a vasectomy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OJ6uBG

Carrefour denies making bid approach for Casino

Casino says it has rejected a bid approach from Carrefour, which denies any kind of approach. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ib9fJs

Thomas Cook blames heatwave for profit warning

Customers stayed at home to enjoy the sunshine, instead of booking holidays abroad, the holiday firm says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PYYpbY

US-China trade: US set to impose biggest round of tariffs yet

About half of all Chinese products entering the US will be subject to the new duties after this round. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QUBsZ6

Will organic revolution boost farming in India?

Sikkim's been declared India's first fully organic state, so will this revolution boost farming? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O6GMK0

The woman reclaiming nude for women of colour

Fashion brand Nubian Skin was borne out of Ade Hassan's frustration that she couldn’t find nude tights to match her skin tone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I9NzgQ

Labour conference: John McDonnell unveils £500 workers share plan

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he would force all large firms to share ownership with staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OMd8Ho

Porsche stops making diesel cars after VW emissions scandal

The manufacturer eyes a "diesel-free" future after its parent company cheated emissions tests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zpu7Kb

PPI fuelling fraud culture, says Barclays boss

The level of bogus claims is enormous and the government is complicit, the bank's chairman says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xzAbyn

Will 'Modicare' be a success in India?

India has launched its new flagship health insurance scheme, dubbed "Modicare". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O0AxHS

House of Fraser blames landlord greed for store closures

Mike Ashley, the new owner of the retail chain, says "greedy landlords" led to three stores closing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zorTux

The tea tycoon who was 'the world's best loser'

The extraordinary life of Sir Thomas Lipton: rags-to-riches tycoon, self-publicist, philanthropist and sportsman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OJUpMy

Spain's La Liga sets global goals

Plans to play top flight competitive Spanish games in North America are only part of a plan for worldwide growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2znZGEd

Sky: Comcast outbids Fox with £30bn bid for broadcaster

US cable giant wins rare blind auction process set by the UK's Takeover Panel with £30bn offer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2psGhw2

Co-op to replace plastic bags with compostable carriers

The supermarket chain says the new biodegradable bags will be brought in at 1,400 of its stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ONhdet

Petrol prices could fall by £1.50 a tank, says the AA

Fuel prices are at a four-year high, but the AA says a supermarket price war could lower costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O0DXdv

How do you solve catastrophic hyperinflation?

What could Venezuela's government learn from these five historic cases of hyperinflation? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ODSpoW

Code-cracking WW2 Bombe operation recreated at Bletchley

Modern day codebreakers have used wartime methods to read messages scrambled by an Enigma machine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2znjRCo

Minimum wage: Workers underpaid by record £15.6m

Some 200,000 workers missed out on being paid at least the minimum wage rate in the past year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2puNXOy

Is this the secret to High Street success?

Could we learn something from how one town has managed to improve its High Street? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zmU3Gm

Goldman Sachs wants your piggy bank

The "giant vampire squid" will target the UK savings market next week - but will it be a damp squib? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I2xWYl

Tech Tent: Do the police have your biometric digits?

Zoe Kleinman explores concerns that law enforcement agencies are collecting too much biometric data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xvFQWi

Pound slides further on May's Brexit speech

Sterling was already trading lower after EU leaders warned the UK must make compromises to secure a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NvHy3K

Instagram's IGTV recommended 'abusive' videos

Sexually suggestive clips featuring children were recommended to users, an investigation finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OErKbD

Ex-BHS boss Dominic Chappell loses pensions conviction appeal

Judge says Dominic Chappell gave "entirely unbelievable" evidence in the Crown Court hearing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dv5X5h

Uber-Deliveroo 'talks' hit Just Eat's share price

The food delivery firm's shares drop to a one-year low on reports Uber is mulling a bid for Deliveroo. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ppytLy

Facebook stops sending staff to help political campaigns

The social network will no longer send employees to work at the offices of political campaigns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OJ0tEY

China blocks Twitch game-streaming service

The services website and app is no longer reachable from mainland China, gamers report from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QPkLOp

Moss Bros shares dive on profit warning

The men's tailoring company says the hot weather and World Cup hit sales over the summer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xBs9UZ

Government borrowing jumps to £6.8bn in August

Public borrowing rose by more than expected on subdued tax receipts and an increase in expenditure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MRIaf9

Australian strawberries: Why would someone hide a needle in fruit?

Criminologists explore a food safety scare in Australia, and what could be motivating copycats. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2psTl4I

GoPro Hero 7 stabilisation put to the test

How does the GoPro Hero 7 compare to last year's model - and can it turn the company around? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PRJWyz

NatWest hit by online banking problems

Customers are currently unable to access their bank accounts through the bank's online and app platforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DjRokE

US imposes sanctions on China for buying Russian weapons

Beijing is being penalised for buying Russian combat jets and surface-to-air missiles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MQqFMi

Italy opens probe into Ryanair hand luggage charges

The airline's new luggage charges may amount to unfair commercial practice, says competition watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OG9QW2

How the fridge became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the fridge became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xsdo7u

How China's GPS 'rival' Beidou is plotting to go global

China's Beidou is being used in everything from ploughing to precision missiles, but can it go global? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xBQFVR

Uber Eats drivers block London streets in pay protest

The drivers staged a protest over pay at the company's offices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PUjjsL

Women 'half as likely' as men to start a business

Treasury says "unfair obstacles" may be blocking female entrepreneurs as it launches a review. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MP6sGE

From Belgium to the UK, the journey of an alloy wheel

From Belgium to Swindon in under eight hours, the journey of an alloy wheel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xpKx3S

Wells Fargo to reduce workforce by up to 10%

The bank expects to reduce staff by 5% to 10% over three years, affecting some 26,000 workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MSuRLg

Evans Cycles seeking new owner amid tough trading conditions

The bike store chain seeks fresh funding amid tough High Street trading conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QKUa5b

Internet regulator considered for UK

The government is considering "all options" to keep UK citizens "safe" online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xutoGd

3D-printed gun pioneer Cody Wilson charged with sexual assault

Cody Wilson flew to Taiwan before he could be detained, police in Texas say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PRKGUC

Vote Leave data firm hit with first ever GDPR notice

AggregateIQ is appealing against the accusation that it mishandled personal data and broke GDPR rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pqs9TS

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary may leave within five years

Michael O'Leary admits he is reluctant to sign a new long-term contract at the airline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PMWTtw

Barclays customers hit by online glitch

Computer problems have hit the bank as customers complain of being unable to access their accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QMefbq

Canada cannabis stocks hit US highs

Producers Tilray and Canopy see US-listed stocks surge, but the gains could vanish in a puff of smoke. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PTWFB7

Ex-Malaysia PM Najib hit with 25 charges of money laundering and abuse of power

Najib Razak denies all charges linked to the alleged transfer of $556m from a state fund to his account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ozooq9

John Hancock makes fitness tracking 'mandatory' for insurance

One of the largest life insurance providers in North America will now sell only "interactive" policies that collect health data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xlMKNN

John Hancock makes fitness tracking 'mandatory' for insurance

One of the largest life insurance providers in North America will now sell only "interactive" policies that collect health data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xlMKNN

GoPro Hero 7 camera films smooth videos without gimbal

The latest action cam automatically stabilises footage to avoid the need for a separate gimbal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OGFL8I

Facebook told to speed up changes or face 'sanctions'

Brussels says Facebook must improve its information flow by 31 December or face sanctions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PRSjdI

Gateshead fair trade 'pioneer' Traidcraft faces closure

Traidcraft says it has been badly hit by a drop in the value of the pound and retail difficulties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NUxSiU

EU leaders want UK to hold 2nd referendum on Brexit

Prime Minister of Malta says EU leaders are "almost unanimous" about another referendum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NZeEJ0

Train delays: Who is in charge of the railways?

Chief Executive of the Rail Delivery Group says the industry need changing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OBFST6

Wetherspoon, McDonald's and TGI Fridays workers to strike

Workers at some of the chains' outlets are planning a co-ordinated day of action on 4 October over pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xrabVX

'Nigeria Air' national airline plans put on hold

Nigeria has suspended plans to relaunch its national airline two months after announcing it would revive it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MMXCJj

Bodyguard: How come ITV sold the BBC hit to Netflix?

The drama has been a huge hit for the BBC, but was actually made by commercial producer ITV Studios. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NuVLOM

Sky bid tussle to be settled by auction

The broadcaster has been subject to rival bids from Rupert Murdoch's Fox and US giant Comcast. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xBdSYr

French Connection blames 'difficult' conditions for sales fall

"Difficult trading conditions" are blamed for the slide, as the ONS says clothing sales fell 1.9% in August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QOjFCT

Chris Grayling: Passengers were let down

Transport secretary says he will work to make the system better to avoid a repeat of the timetabling problems that caused mass cancellations on the railways over the summer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PRYSg3

'Why sheep are important to my wine bar'

Sheep farmers fear a "devastating" Brexit - what could it mean for rural market towns like Dolgellau? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PL3o02

Australia strawberry scare: Woolworths halts sewing needle sales

The Australian supermarket giant says the move is a temporary one amid a strawberry safety scare. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NVjiHN

India's only self-made female billionaire

Self-made billionaire Kiran Mazumdar Shaw shares her secrets for succeeding in a man's world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MOtrRU

Hologram phone calls - sci-fi or serious possibility?

With 5G, experts say we could enjoy virtual reality in HD on our mobiles and even project holographics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PSsgDf

Brexit will have 'worse economic impact on UK than EU'

Proportionally the UK will lose more, says Jean-Claude Trichet, former European Central Bank boss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PORIcA

Rail: 'Lack of accountability' led to timetable chaos

Poor accountability was to blame for severe rail disruption last May, a regulator has said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NUmcN3

Equifax fined by ICO over data breach that hit Britons

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office imposes a fine of £500,000 over the 2017 breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2poiKMR

Three water companies warned by watchdog

The Consumer Council for Water tells firms to improve customer service and reduce complaints. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dd74pP

Labour calls for ban on gambling advertising

The party also proposes a levy on gambling firms and a ban on using credit cards to pay for bets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MOqAZc

Equifax fined by ICO over data breach that hit Britons

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office imposes a fine of £500,000 over the 2017 breach. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2poiKMR

Argentine GDP in steepest fall since 2014

The country's economy contracted by 4.2% in the second quarter compared to a year ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NsbQV9

Jack Ma rows back on pledge to create one million US jobs

The Alibaba chair rows back on a pledge to create a million American jobs, blaming rising US-China tensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DoQDHl

Jellyfish robots to watch over endangered coral reefs

The soft-bodied machines are designed to explore fragile marine ecosystems without causing damage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ODle55

EU wants 'full picture' on Amazon data use

Officials have concerns about potential conflicts of interest, says competition chief Margrethe Vestager. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QFyBmJ

Ryanair investors 'may lose voting rights'

UK shareholders are concerned about their rights in the event of a hard Brexit ahead of the AGM. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MIlSMM

Wagon Wheels maker Burton's sells chocolate plant to Swiss firm

The Swiss firm will take on all 48 staff currently working at Burton's manufacturing site in Wirral. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pmWyCN

3D printing shop closes after accusations of idolatry

People in Kuwait are reacting on social media to news a 3D printing shop has been closed after an outcry from an Islamist cleric. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xyY9cf

Cathay Pacific spells own name wrong on new plane

Cathay Pacific misspelled its name as "Cathay Paciic" on the side of one of its planes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QHD3kI

Retailer Orla Kiely ceases trading

Orla Kiely's shops and website have closed after its parent company Kiely Rowan went into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OBvlau

Breck Bednar murder: Film warning of online grooming launched

Breck Bednar, 14, was groomed before being lured to his death by Lewis Daynes in 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MO1ie5

Poor Toad: How Stormy Daniels ruined Mario Kart

When details from her tell-all memoir were published, one detail stood out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OFV15W

House prices rise fastest in North West

Property in the region climbed 5.6% in the past 12 months, while London prices fell 0.7%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MKb1ly

Sony unveils mini PlayStation Classic console

Tekken 3 and Ridge Racer are among the titles on Sony's new miniature PlayStation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NXOeHm

Sony unveils mini PlayStation Classic console

Tekken 3 and Ridge Racer are among the titles on Sony's new miniature PlayStation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NXOeHm

US judge allows e-voting despite hack fears

The state of Georgia judge is "gravely concerned" about hacking - but allows e-voting to go ahead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MJJTTL

IBM launches tool aimed at detecting AI bias

IBM is launching software which will monitor algorithms in real time and highlight how they make decisions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OC6aEu

Tesco opens new Jack's discount store

Supermarket group Tesco launches the first outlet of its discount Jack's chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QJ0gTv

Tesco's new discount chain Jack's takes on Aldi and Lidl

The new supermarket aims to have the cheapest prices, a "no fuss" approach and a simplified range. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqdjkR

UK inflation hits six-month high

UK inflation rate for August unexpectedly rises to 2.7%, highest in six months from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MNBQFo

Will we ever get self-healing smartphones?

How likely is it that we will see mobile phones that use self-healing materials any time soon? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MPxcH6

Danske Bank boss quits over money-laundering scandal

Thomas Borgen steps down after "indications" that its Estonian branch was used for money-laundering. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ph4QvY

China won't devalue yuan to boost exports, says Premier Li

China's Premier Li Keqiang says it is essential to uphold principles of free trade and multilateralism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PMg9Hz

Sainsbury's-Asda deal faces investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority said the merger "raises sufficient concerns" for investigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PNT4UX

'Wild West' Bitcoin 'should be regulated'

Digital currencies pose a "litany of risks" and investors have little protection, says an MPs' committee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D7NBHh

IBM launches tool aimed at detecting AI bias

IBM is launching software which will monitor algorithms in real time and highlight how they make decisions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OC6aEu

The weird and wonderful life of Elon Musk

Elon Musk has found success with PayPal and Tesla - and has a colourful private life to match. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MIGCEd

Facebook job ads 'discriminated by gender'

Women in three US states were allegedly not shown job ads for certain "male-dominated professions". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xmwM66

'Wild West' Bitcoin 'should be regulated'

Digital currencies pose a "litany of risks" and investors have little protection, says an MPs' committee. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D7NBHh

Millions overcharged for mobile contracts

Citizens Advice says many consumers are still charged for smartphones even after they are paid off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NkxeLW

Qantas mulls plane gyms as prepares for 20-hour flights

The Australian airline wants to launch non-stop flights between London and Sydney by 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D8cpij

Facebook job ads 'discriminated by gender'

Women in three US states were allegedly not shown job ads for certain "male-dominated professions". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xmwM66

SeaWorld and ex-boss to pay $5m to settle fraud claim

The marine park misled investors over the impact of the documentary Blackfish, the US regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pk2CvT

UK-US trade deal should include free movement, groups urge

Free market think tanks say workers should be free to travel between the countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NV9ltZ

Apple pays disputed Irish tax bill

The tech giant has paid €14bn, that the European Commission ruled it owed due to illegal tax breaks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MKyxi3

Tesla shares hit by criminal probe report

Elon Musk claimed he had secured funding to take the firm private but later decided dropped the idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D9PWBo

Ferrari puts new supercar in pole position

The sports carmaker seeks to capitalise on its Formula 1 success with a limited-edition model. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DgONZ0

Why do the wealthy want to own the news?

Salesforce founder's purchase of Time magazine is the latest example of moguls buying news outlets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PFI7EM

Mini plant to close for a month post-Brexit

The shutdown will help the BMW-owned factory avoid any supply disruptions caused by a no-deal departure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xt3dyN

Almost half of UK internet users 'harmed' online

The range of harms include cyber-scams as well as trolling, bullying and stalking, finds an Ofcom study. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MHL4TG

McDonald's workers strike over sexual harassment policy

American employees call on the fast food giant to do more to tackle workplace sexual harassment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pfwYiW

Lyndsey Scott says models can also be coders

Former Victoria's Secret model Lyndsey Scott points out that programmers come in all shapes and sizes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QHBvXM

Honda: No-deal Brexit 'would cost tens of millions'

The Japanese carmaker would be less competitive if the UK quits the EU without a deal, it tells the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QExfbG

Formula 1's owners sign sponsorship rights deal for in-play betting

Formula 1's owners sign a deal, reportedly worth more than $100m, to sell sponsorship rights to betting companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2phc42R

Elon Musk unveils first tourist for SpaceX 'Moon loop'

The first private passenger to fly around the Moon with SpaceX will be a Japanese billionaire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xiiNxR

BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen face EU emissions probe

BMW, Daimler and VW are being investigated to see if they agreed to restrict emissions control systems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NQ0dH2

Black chat shows prosper online

Mainstream media may struggle with diversity but black creators are making their own entertainment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NeVGhH

Tackling food waste in Nigeria with an app

Nigerian tech entrepreneur Oscar Ekponimo has invented an app which will help cut down on food waste. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NOFEe6

Elon Musk sued for libel by British Thai cave rescuer

The billionaire had accused cave diver Vernon Unsworth of being a "child rapist", without evidence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OwyuIF

TripAdvisor suspends reviews for 'Bude tunnel'

The tunnel amassed more than 160 comments, becoming the top attraction in the Cornish town of Bude. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xgk20P

Brexit report to consider workforce impact

More than 400 businesses and industry bodies contributed to the Migration Advisory Committee report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xtfh3c

Tackling food waste in Nigeria with an app

Nigerian tech entrepreneur Oscar Ekponimo has invented an app which will help cut down on food waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NOFEe6

The rise of the payment app: 'I hardly use cash any more'

Person-to-person payment apps are rising fast in popularity around the world, but are they safe? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QDTjTS

The rise of the payment app: 'I hardly use cash any more'

Person-to-person payment apps are rising fast in popularity around the world, but are they safe? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QDTjTS

Soylent meal replacement gets UK launch

The Silicon Valley drink product has changed its formula for the British market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D7hRSF

'I dialled into work and prayed my baby wouldn't wake up'

Winning flexible working hours can bring a new set of major problems, a survey finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D61Z2I

Anger mounts over House of Fraser gift cards

The store's new owners told customers to send in gift cards, but a month later they've heard nothing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pmPMNv

Soylent meal replacement gets UK launch

The Silicon Valley drink product has changed its formula for the British market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D7hRSF

US imposes new $200bn tariffs on China

The higher taxes will apply to more than 5,000 items, and mark the biggest round of US tariffs so far. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xjIgHr

Rail delays are the 'worst for 12 years'

Nearly one in seven trains missed the punctuality target in the 12 months to August, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OsaNkp

Elon Musk sued for libel by British Thai cave rescuer

The billionaire had accused cave diver Vernon Unsworth of being a "child rapist", without evidence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OwyuIF

New 100 and 200 euro notes unveiled

The new notes are smaller than the current versions, meaning they will fit better in people's wallets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D5FWcl

Coca-Cola 'in talks' over cannabis-infused drinks

A report says the drinks giant is in dicussions to develop pot-infused beverages with a cannabis firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2peASIN

Teen quizzed over 'g-force' moped YouTube stunt

Tyler Broome, 11, was spun at high speed on a park roundabout using the wheel of a moped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGivpq

WEF: Robots 'will create more jobs than they displace'

Robots will create more jobs than they replace, although many roles will become redundant, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OBKckY

Google admits changing phone settings remotely

The firm apologises after an "experiment" activates settings remotely on some Android phones from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NgBkEQ

Google bans birds on bikes from algorithm contest

The search giant launches a contest for images that can defeat its image-recognition systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OvTcbF

Jaguar workers put on three-day week until Christmas

The UK's largest carmaker says it is making "temporary adjustments" to shifts at its Solihull plant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xjnAiH

Income 'not the only factor' in poverty

The Social Metrics Commission says assessments should include "inescapable" costs, as well as income. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NlU9Xz

Ex-UBS trader makes last-ditch legal bid to block deportation

Former UBS trader Kweku Adoboli will be removed to Ghana on Tuesday, barring a last-minute reprieve. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NgdFEG

WEF: Robots 'will create more jobs than they displace'

Robots will create more jobs than they replace, although many roles will become redundant, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OBKckY

No-deal Brexit would hit UK economy, says IMF

The IMF says a "no-deal" Brexit on WTO terms would entail substantial costs for the UK economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D2cggn

Amazon investigates staff bribery claims

The practice is particularly "pronounced in China", according to the Wall Street Journal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ngt3Rn

Cyber attack led to Bristol Airport blank screens

Bristol Airport says a "ransomware"-style attack prompted it to take screens offline for two days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2paeqRd

Salesforce billionaire Marc Benioff to buy Time magazine

Marc Benioff becomes the latest tech entrepreneur to buy a media title with the $190m purchase. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xpHXKt

NovaSAR: UK radar satellite launches to track illegal shipping activity

The all-British NovaSAR spacecraft will monitor big stretches of ocean for suspicious shipping activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xhuk0x

Unilever relocation plan rejected by major shareholder

Aviva Investors says it will vote against Unilever's plan to move its headquarters to the Netherlands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NMCwPT

Salesforce billionaire Marc Benioff to buy Time magazine

Marc Benioff becomes the latest tech entrepreneur to buy a media title with the $190m purchase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xpHXKt

UK growth forecast trimmed by British Chambers of Commerce

The BCC lowers its UK growth forecasts, and says Brexit uncertainty is harming the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xr06aS

TimeOut boss: 'I am the chief servant officer'

TimeOut boss Julio Bruno says he is not a chief executive officer but a "chief servant officer". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pe0rKd

Amazon investigates staff bribery claims

The practice is particularly "pronounced in China", according to the Wall Street Journal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ngt3Rn

Sports Direct denies it wants Debenhams to fail

The sportswear chain said reports it wanted Debenhams to collapse were "irresponsible and incorrect". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MzzxWd

Cyber attack led to Bristol Airport blank screens

Bristol Airport says a "ransomware"-style attack prompted it to take screens offline for two days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2paeqRd

'Broken' rail franchise system to be reviewed

The government inquiry comes after the East Coast Mainline was brought back under its control this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xeHAD9

Lib Dems call for sovereign wealth fund

The fund could be built up through wealth taxes and the sale of assets, leader Sir Vince Cable says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QziUNJ

Steel pensioners 'still fighting' despite campaign win

Ex-steelworkers thought they had won 90% of their money - but claim some are only getting half. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OlNBV4

Cancelled Dwarfanators wrestling show 'to sue venues'

The Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling event was likened to "a Victorian spectacle" by critics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NiGZdC

Spanish-speaking Taco Bell worker fired for refusing English-speaker

A Spanish-speaking Taco Bell employee was fired for refusing to serve an English speaker in Florida. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xbN5Te

The Bezos backlash: Is 'big philanthropy' a charade?

The Amazon founder has pledged to donate $2bn, but critics say he should pay Amazon workers more instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CZezjZ

Storms, viruses, bankers: What could cause another economic crisis?

Ten years ago the global economy almost collapsed, but what happened next and what might cause another global economic crisis? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MswI9z

UK frustrated by Cayman Islands silence on money laundering

Authorities in the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, are failing to help UK investigators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mx5azY

'The Bank of Mum and Dad will run dry'

Money lenders say people will borrow even more from families as firms cut lending after Wonga's collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xcsY7b

The day Lehman Brothers went under

The BBC talked to people involved about their memories of the bank's collapse on 15 September 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CUgsyu

Trump 'orders further China tariffs'

US President Donald Trump reportedly tells staff to move ahead with tariffs on $200bn worth of Chinese goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N9PjMR

Boiler room scammer jailed for 13 years

The ringleader of a scam designed to con 170 investors out of £2.8m has been sent to prison. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p5hhe6

North Korea claims NHS and Sony hack suspect 'doesn't exist'

The man alleged to have hacked the UK's health service and Sony Pictures is not real, says Pyongyang. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mygrjg

YouTube nursery-rhyme channel with billions of views sold

The Little Baby Bum channel has racked up more than 17.5 billion views. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MAR14Q

YouTube nursery-rhyme channel with billions of views sold

The Little Baby Bum channel has racked up more than 17.5 billion views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MAR14Q

Facebook UK boss: We want to give users more control

Steve Hatch says Facebook could do a "much better job" of helping users control their experience. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CSmZJY

British Steel to cut 400 jobs worldwide

A trade union has described the redundancies as "a body-blow to the workforce". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xcsu17

Sports Direct boss says he's been 'stabbed in the back'

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley launches a furious attack on his firm's shareholders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CVTaIG

House of Fraser online customers refused refunds

Sports Direct, the chains' new owner, says it won't give refunds for goods ordered before the takeover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xbzbQW

Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother are officially ending

Show makers announced on Friday that the 19th series of the Channel 5 show would be its last. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xdYTEl

Elon Musk makes another space tourism promise

SpaceX signs up first private passenger for its Big Falcon Rocket, which is yet to blast off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Na9aeK

Nintendo announces raft of new games for Switch console

The Japanese firm announces a range of new games for its console - as well as a new retro controller. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xdDAlv

Wetherspoons warns of pricier pints

Pub chain reports record sales and profits but says its rock-bottom prices are likely to rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p4b0iO

Amazon chief Jeff Bezos gives $2bn to help the homeless

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos forms a charity to help the homeless and create new schools in poor areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MmuE2R

Trump says US under 'no pressure' for China trade deal

The comments follow reports that the US and China may hold talks on the escalating trade conflict. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p5HRUp

How sunglasses became a million dollar idea

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

Premier League clubs lead global transfer spending

English clubs were the biggest global spenders during the summer transfer window, says Fifa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x9xlyY

MPs say RBS boss 'withheld information' about alleged criminality

But Ross McEwan says he replied in "good faith" to questions about alleged criminal activity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QnL4uW

Chanel chooses London for global holding company

The luxury goods maker tells the BBC that London will be the home for its global holding company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N8bV02

Church of England to keep Amazon shares despite Welby criticism

The Archbishop of Canterbury has attacked the tech company for "leeching off the taxpayer". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Msh12d

Brexit: Carney warns a chaotic Brexit could see house prices plunge

Bank of England governor Mark Carney tells the cabinet a no-deal Brexit could see home prices plunge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CS5R75

Church of England to keep Amazon shares despite Welby criticism

The Archbishop of Canterbury has attacked the tech company for "leeching off the taxpayer". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Msh12d

Beetle: Volkswagen's iconic car comes to the end of the road

Volkswagen ends output of its iconic marque, which found fame in Disney films, after sales fall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QsQ0i3

Amazon chief Jeff Bezos gives $2bn to help the homeless

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos forms a charity to help the homeless and create new schools in poor areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MmuE2R

Google defends Trump election reaction

Right-wing website Breitbart published a video of senior Google staff reacting to the Trump win. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x7E4dO

GM recalls 1.2 million 2015 pickup trucks and SUVs

The same power steering issue also led to a recall in 2017. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CQQLyH

Turkey raises interest rates to 24% in new bid to boost lira

Central bank makes move after failing to take action in July, sending the lira slightly higher. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N8AVEp

Will 'Never knowingly undersold' kill John Lewis?

John Lewis Partnership is under pressure to question the slogan that arguably defines its business model. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CQYuNj

Turkey bans use of foreign currency in property market

Property contracts must now be agreed in lira as President Erdogan moves to revive the currency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xaKasR

Women in Games: Man wins Best Presenter Award

Women in Games (WIGJ) is an organisation that promotes female talent in a male-dominated industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NExIfr

Premier League signs Coca-Cola as sponsor

England's top football league signs a three-and-a-half-year agreement with Coke, which starts in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xa3TZT

Microsoft tests rival browser 'warnings'

Pop-up warnings about the Chrome and Firefox browsers could soon be hitting some Windows 10 users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xfyYLU

Bank of England keeps rates on hold

Monetary Policy Committee votes 9-0 to leave interest rates at 0.75% after last month's increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CNG6VA

John Lewis's Charlie Mayfield tells the BBC matching rivals' discounts wiped out profits.

John Lewis's Charlie Mayfield tells the BBC matching rivals' deep discounting wiped out profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CQBBtj

Huawei promises foldable phone within a year

The chief executive of the Chinese firm has said it is developing a device with a fold-out screen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OfIR3f

Fear book: Amazon glitch mixes in L Ron Hubbard novel reviews

Reviews of a book by the founder of scientology are posted to Fear, about President Trump's White House. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x72eF1

John Lewis boss rejects Dominic Raab Brexit jibe

The Brexit secretary says it is a mistake for businesses that "aren't doing so well" to blame Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OipuGG

Huawei promises foldable phone within a year

The chief executive of the Chinese firm has said it is developing a device with a fold-out screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OfIR3f

Sam Morgan: The 17-year-old dressing football's biggest names

Sam Morgan is 17 and a personal shopper for some of football's biggest names, including Paul Pogba, and Kevin de Bruyne. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xe39Tk

No deal Brexit won't bring back mobile roaming charges - minister

Britons won't be hit with mobile phone roaming charges if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, a minister says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MqDpbX

Restaurant loses $190m in value after dead rat found in soup

A pregnant woman in China found the boiled rat in her dish after she had taken a few bites. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MrlRg1

Barclay's Bob Diamond says banks 'must take risks'

In a wide-ranging interview Bob Diamond talks of risk, market rigging and why RBS is worse than Barclays. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NG6qVT

Morrisons sales soar as revival continues

The UK's fourth-biggest supermarket reports its best quarterly sales increase for almost a decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NCIra8

John Lewis profits slump 99% in 'challenging times'

The department store chain's half-year profits slump to £1.2m amid "challenging times" for retail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x61foT

World's largest dairy exporter posts first annual loss

The New Zealand co-operative said it let down farmers with overly optimistic financial forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xcSfNX

Financial crisis: What's happened in the last 10 years?

Lasting consequences and possible future implications: BBC experts take a look at the financial crash 10 years on. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xbYlhx

Viewpoint: What can stop India's rupee plunge?

The currency's sharp fall has raised concerns that fuel prices in the country will climb. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OflHKg

BBC solves World Cup streaming delay

Hearing neighbours cheering goals that you have not seen yet may soon be a thing of the past. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oZWdps

The UK's growing tech trade ties with Israel

As the UK looks at developing more trade deals outside the EU after Brexit, its increasing ties with Israel could provide the model. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CQTCI3

Apple unveils next-generation Watch

Apple begins its press event by unveiling a smartwatch with a bigger screen than earlier models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OdGcHs

Apple unveils next-generation Watch

Apple begins its press event by unveiling a smartwatch with a bigger screen than earlier models. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OdGcHs

MEPs vote to ban 'killer robots' on battlefield

The EU wants to pre-empt the development and use of weapon systems that kill without human intervention. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CQp2OZ

Hammond: 'Shock' of financial crisis still with us

The UK's chancellor admits peoples' incomes are suffering, but sees "light at the end of the tunnel". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NHzz2S

Oil pushes past $80 as Iran fears mount

The rising price of Brent oil reflects concerns about the impact of US sanctions against Iran. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OkhTr6

US plans crackdown on e-cigarette firms citing 'epidemic' teen use

The Food and Drug Administration is considering banning sale of flavoured e-cigarettes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oYKLue

Brexit: Tory MPs say technology key to avoiding hard Irish border

There is no need for physical checks, Brexiteer MPs say, if "established" procedures are used. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QpFHM2

RBS bailout 'unlikely to be recouped'

Chairman Sir Howard Davies says the bank was rescued to save the financial system, not as an investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CNfG6i

Salary stagnation for 30-somethings since 2008 crash

Those who graduated a decade ago around the 2008 financial crisis have not seen weak salary growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x7NDsg

Aberdeen bypass builder records 145% surge in profits

Galliford Try said a strong performance its homes division had helped it weather extra costs on other projects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NCsAs4

European Parliament backs copyright changes

MEPs vote for new laws despite opposition from US tech firms and the musician Wyclef Jean. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x5XAaC

Tesco: Why the supermarket is going discount with Jack's

The UK's biggest supermarket aims to attack the rise of the German chains with its own discount brand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N8dwmH

European Parliament backs copyright changes

MEPs vote for new laws despite opposition from US tech firms and the musician Wyclef Jean. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x5XAaC

Sports Direct chair in sudden exit

Keith Hellawell is to retire as chairman of Sports Direct after the retailer's annual general meeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oZEaiX

Payday lender tops banking complaints table

Quick Quid owner CashEuroNet UK has been ranked the most complained-about banking and credit business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x75hfU

Google, Facebook, Twitter face EU fines over extremist posts

European Commission's president says tech firms should be fined if they exceed the time limit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MmwaSt

Mark Carney: No one can rule out another financial crisis

The Bank of England governor says history shows that another financial crisis could occur. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O7vodD

Made in Chelsea star warned over Instagram advert

Louise Thompson apologises for posting an Instagram story without making it clear it was an advert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qp45xh

SSE warns of 'disappointing' trading after warm weather

The energy company's profits will be lower than expected because of hot weather and high gas prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CK15Zi

Vodafone broadband adverts banned for being 'misleading'

The Advertising Standards Authority says ads about speed and cuts in bills were "misleading". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CJG1T1

Free cash machines closing at record rate

More than 250 free-to-use cash machines are closing every month as operators shut unprofitable ones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p12eSD

Free cash machines closing at record rate

More than 250 free-to-use cash machines are closing every month as operators shut unprofitable ones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p12eSD

Controversial EU copyright change faces key vote

A controversial vote to change how copyright works in Europe will be decided on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x5IOQc

Financial crisis: 'I earn the same as 10 years ago'

A decade on from the 2008 global financial crisis, families are still feeling the effects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NDViZy

Who was to blame for the financial crisis?

BBC Business editor Simon Jack explores who could have been to blame for the global financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CJqUZO

Rail bid by Virgin and Stagecoach was 'naive', say MPs

The Transport Committee says a bid by Virgin and Stagecoach to run the rail franchise was inadequate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x1B5CA

Vodafone broadband adverts banned for being 'misleading'

The Advertising Standards Authority says ads about speed and cuts in bills were "misleading". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CJG1T1

How did the financial crisis affect your finances?

A decade on, the way we deal with our personal finances has changed - but not always for good. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CLImwG

Marshall Islands warned against adopting digital currency

The International Monetary Fund says the tiny nation should rethink adopting a digital currency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x4PrmR

CVC's rugby takeover rejected by clubs

Member clubs unanimously agree the £275m sale of a majority share in the Premiership is "not a preferred option". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NzSlJr

Brexit: Jaguar boss issues stark warning for jobs and profits

The chief executive of Britain's biggest carmaker say a "wrong" Brexit would devastate profits and jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O78Cml

Marshall Islands warned against adopting digital currency

The International Monetary Fund says the tiny nation should rethink adopting a digital currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x4PrmR

How JD Sports became a £5bn company

Record profits for the sports fashion retailer means it is knocking on the door of the FTSE 100. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x49n8o

Google fights plan to extend 'right to be forgotten'

A law allowing individuals to ask search engines to take down information about them could be extended. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oYnKr6

Kirstie Allsopp leaves Twitter over iPad smashing backlash

The presenter leaves Twitter after coming under fire when revealing she smashed her children's iPads when they broke her screen time rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mj2JRt

Ryanair cancels German flights ahead of strike

The budget airline cancels 150 flights out of 400 on Wednesday on routes to and from Germany. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p0ONSB

Google fights plan to extend 'right to be forgotten'

A law allowing individuals to ask search engines to take down information about them could be extended. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oYnKr6

Npower shared customer details in letter

The breach affected "some 5,000 account holders" but the company says no bank details were shared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MkmNCP

£200m farmland sale to test Brexit effect on prices

One of the country's largest farming operations is up for sale, testing Brexit's impact on farmland prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x0BdmQ

Mark Carney to stay on at Bank of England until 2020

Mark Carney will remain Bank of England governor until the end of January 2020, the chancellor says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QlJidF

Apple removes anti-malware apps for harvesting browser data

Apple removed the apps, from cyber-security firm Trend Micro, from the Mac app store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OeXl3e

NI Business leaders call for same-sex marriage legislation

Representatives of leading multinationals sign a letter calling for same-sex marriage in NI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O867Ab

Bolton Wanderers facing administration, warns owner Ken Anderson

Bolton Wanderers could be put into administration on Tuesday morning, according to club owner Ken Anderson. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x1tfZP

UK unemployment falls 55,000

UK unemployment fell by 55,000 in the three months to July, ONS figures say from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x5uA2B

May's £106m drive to push green vehicles

Prime minister to announce new funding for developing zero emission technology at Birmingham summit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MkOifo

Debenhams boss rails at 'nosey neighbours'

The retailer's chairman says speculation over its future forced it to rush out a trading statement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NAwqlx

Rugby Union clubs to vote on takeover bid

English rugby union's leading clubs are to meet on Tuesday to vote on a £275m takeover offer from CVC Capital Partners and are likely to reject the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O6Wjq5

British Airways: Suspect code that hacked fliers 'found'

The code, found lurking on the British Airways website, may be how hackers stole data on 380,000 transactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MdVQ3L

Brexit worker issues 'could shut offshore platforms'

Oil and Gas UK warns potential difficulties accessing EU workers could lead to platform shutdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O6zxyK

Aston Martin's St Athan 'home of electrification' announced

The car-maker is set to build its zero-emissions and battery-powered vehicles at St Athan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CGQOxc

Kirstie Allsopp's parenting tips: 'I smashed my kids' iPads'

The presenter has offered many parenting tips over the years, unveiling her latest on Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QkwtRa

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down next year

Jack Ma, one of China's richest men, will hand the reins of the firm he founded to his chief executive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wZ2JkD

Snap's chief strategy officer Imran Khan is leaving

Imran Khan departs after three years with the company, which is struggling to keep users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NA7mem

Labour pledges 'gig economy' rights boost

John McDonnell will tell the TUC Labour would "restore the balance of power in the workplace". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x1ebMC

California governor signs law for clean energy by 2045

Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation committing California to carbon-free electricity by 2045. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x2c8ad

Poor mental health at work 'widespread'

Half of all employees say they struggle and many keep it secret, says mental health charity Mind. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N5Y3U3

Snap's chief strategy officer Imran Khan is leaving

Imran Khan departs after three years with the company, which is struggling to keep users. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NA7mem

'Using tools made me feel like a superwoman’

One woman in New York is trying to encourage more girls to join the construction industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x1eWnX

The entrepreneur creating Ghana's next generation of inventors

Charles Ofori Antimpem is the inventor of a science set which is the size and price of a textbook which he now hopes to share with children across Africa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oYmV1K

Cash use falls further as plastic payments rise

Payment by plastic cards now account for three-quarters of consumer spending in stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qj9eGS

'A new bladder made from my own cells gave me a normal life'

Specialised printers are helping to create organic replacement body parts more quickly and safely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NAqqJq

Network Rail selling railway arches

The £1.5bn deal will shore up the operator's finances but tenants worry it will mean rent rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O5CQ9f

Pound rises on Barnier's Brexit comments

Sterling rose more than 1% after the EU's chief negotiator said the prospect of a deal was "realistic". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qh9C8R

Debenhams rushes out statement to reassure investors

The retailer rushes out a statement to calm investors' nerves amid a steep fall in the share price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oUa2FV

Facebook animal trade exposed in Thailand

A wildlife trafficking watchdog says it has found hundreds of examples of animal trading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qj1iW3

Volkswagen investors start €9bn emissions court case

The German car giant is in the dock as shareholders seek compensation for "dieselgate". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O4L7u7

Russian man charged over 'massive' US hack attacks

The Russian man was extradited from Georgia to face accusations of aiding attacks on US banks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MjoBvU

Nike sales defy Kaepernick ad campaign backlash

Critics of Nike's use of Colin Kaepernick in its ad campaign wanted consumers to boycott the brand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O70iCX

Russia: Google removes Putin critic's ads from YouTube

Ads by Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader, are removed from YouTube ahead of local elections. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MfXZvG

Russia: Google removes Putin critic's ads from YouTube

Ads by Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader, are removed from YouTube ahead of local elections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MfXZvG

Libya violence: Gunmen storm oil corporation building

An armed group is said to have stormed the building of the National Oil Corporation in Tripoli. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CCixyS

UK growth helped by World Cup and warm weather

The UK economy grew faster than expected in July, according to the latest set of official figures from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NrQmXT

Jamie Oliver teams up with Tesco

The chef signs a deal with Tesco for a new promotion reminiscent of his previous one with Sainsbury's. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CExnVI

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in September 2019

Jack Ma, one of China's richest men, will hand the reins of the firm he founded to his chief executive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wZ2JkD

Unions call for four day working week

The TUC is using its annual conference to call for a technology-enabled shorter working week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O2cogP

Co-op joins price war as people choose budget funerals

Rival firms are lowering the cost of funerals, as more bereaved families choose cheaper options. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wSgVfh

The sextech inventor ‘closing the orgasm gap’

Straight women have a third fewer orgasms than straight men during sex – and 28-year-old Stephanie Alys is determined to change that. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oQVx5D

'Who doesn't want to work fewer hours if they can?'

Two members of staff at social enterprise IndyCube discuss the merits of working a four-day week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wSeU2H

Les Moonves 'to leave CBS' as new sexual misconduct claims appear

Les Moonves will resign as CEO, US media say, as fresh accusations of sexual misconduct appear. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2McqGtn

Brexit: TUC issues new EU referendum warning to May

The Trades Union Congress will demand a "popular vote" unless it is happy with the final deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CCDfi8

Two new Scottish newspaper titles launched

The launch of The Herald on Sunday and Sunday National follows the closure of The Sunday Herald after 19 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CCcRoN

Debenhams calls in KPMG to assess future options

The department store chain brings in the business turnaround specialists as it aims to cut costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NvaLLv

Argentina - the crisis in six charts

Fears grow that the economic crisis in Argentina could spread - but what's behind the problems? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O0yq3t

Fresh crackdown on nuisance calls

New rules mean companies cannot contact people unless they have "opted-in" to receive calls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cxrz0e

Apple v Amazon: Battle of the titans

Apple and Amazon have seen their market value top $1tn, but will their growth continue to accelerate? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CuzFqw

Trump warns further China tariffs 'ready to go'

If both sets of tariffs go ahead virtually all of China's US exports will be subject to new duties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M8GM7y

Tesla shares sink after key executives exit

The resignations come hours after the firm's chief executive Elon Musk smoked marijuana live on the web. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MWR1RE

Nigeria takes on Africa's mobile phone giant MTN

The telecommunications giant was hit with a multi-billion dollar tax bill by Nigerian regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NXCtOa

Southern Water: Supplies 'half of demand' by 2030

Southern Water says it will continue to encourage its customers to use less water. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MTyV2J

Viagogo fraud claim ludicrous, says Ed Sheeran's promoter

Ed Sheeran's promoter dismisses the ticket reseller's fraud allegations as ludicrous. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NvBY0Q

US jobs and wage growth picks up

The US economy added 201,000 jobs in August, figures show, while the unemployment rate remained at 3.9%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NUjpQB

British Airways breach: How did hackers get in?

The airline has said how hackers accessed customer data, but there are a variety of possible methods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wRz38e

Waterstones buys Foyles to defend bookshops against Amazon

The deal will help booksellers fight back against Amazon's "siren call", says the boss of Waterstones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MU5BsZ

Elon Musk smokes marijuana live on web show

The tech entrepreneur was offered a joint by a podcast host during filming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cw6seO

Elon Musk smokes marijuana live on web show

The tech entrepreneur was offered a joint by a podcast host during filming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Cw6seO

Annual house price growth at nine-month high, Halifax says

The lender says low interest rates and a "constrained" supply of homes for sale are supporting prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oP3wAd

British Airways boss promises compensation for customers affected by breach

British Airways' chairman and CEO says affected customers will be 100% compensated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oP8JIe

Cambridge Asda baskets swiped as 5p bags phased out

The store in Cambridge has had to order 100 baskets to replace those that have gone missing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NS2QVG

InGAME project worth £9m to research and develop video games

The InGAME project will provide space for artists, designers, writers, and business specialists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wMW7VJ

US tech firms ask for protection from next Trump tariffs

Four US companies warn another round of taxes on Chinese imports could result in job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CuGzfg

Betting links found on football clubs' junior fan pages

The BBC finds professional football clubs placed gambling adverts on pages dedicated to junior fans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NQEYBv

Sunny Leone: 'Hopefully people see me evolving'

Former porn star Sunny Leone is fast building herself as a brand in India and hopes people see her "evolving". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MT3NQR

How roller skates became a million dollar idea

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

Are 'swipe left' dating apps bad for our mental health?

Dating apps are hugely popular around the world, but some think they're making many of us unhappy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wP4UHk

Argos launches 'voice shopping' with Google Home

The catalogue retailer is the first in the UK to offer shopping services via Google Assistant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wNu6x1

House owners rue leasehold purchases

Many people who have bought a leasehold house had no idea what they were getting into, a study says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NUv9Ta

Could crises in Turkey and Argentina hurt Asia?

Economic crises in Turkey and Argentina have led to worries that Asia could be hit by knock-on effects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oNvGLM

Argos launches 'voice shopping' with Google Home

The catalogue retailer is the first in the UK to offer shopping services via Google Assistant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wNu6x1

Twitter bans Alex Jones and Infowars for abusive behaviour

Twitter permanently bans Alex Jones, Infowars conspiracy theorist, for abusive behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QboxS6

British Airways probes customer data theft

The airline says personal and financial details of customers making online bookings were compromised. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Da55ID

British Airways probes customer data theft

The airline says personal and financial details of customers making online bookings were compromised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Da55ID

Tax cut for self-employed workers scrapped

A planned tax cut for 2.7m self-employed workers has been scrapped by the UK government from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M5y0H9

Asda ends shoppers' price guarantee scheme

The supermarket chain will no longer refund shoppers if items can be bought cheaper elsewhere. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MQwuxY

Starbucks offers Italians pizza, ice cream and coffee

The US chain has decided it will need more than a latte to impress Italians. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NovLDu

Cryptocurrencies continue to tumble on Goldman reports

Bitcoin continues to decline, amid reports that the US bank will shelve plans to establish a crypto trading desk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wMI2aC

Cryptocurrencies continue to tumble on Goldman reports

Bitcoin continues to decline, amid reports that the US bank will shelve plans to establish a crypto trading desk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wMI2aC

Facebook chooses Singapore for $1bn data centre

It will be the social media giant's first such facility in Asia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MUIA9q

State data to be used to limit child gamers in China

China's net giant Tencent is introducing a real-name registration system for one of its popular games. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CpL7DF

Facebook chooses Singapore for $1bn data centre

It will be the social media giant's first such facility in Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MUIA9q

State data to be used to limit child gamers in China

China's net giant Tencent is introducing a real-name registration system for one of its popular games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CpL7DF

'We need to radically re-think the economy'

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sara Bryson and Stephanie Todd discuss what a "just economy" means to them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cnwlx4

Twitter: Algorithms were not always impartial

Jack Dorsey denies censoring conservative voices but accepts the company "made mistakes". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MMVhTE

British music exports reach new peak

Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Dua Lipa helped the record industry earn £400m overseas last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wLS9gT

Ofgem proposes energy price cap of £1,136

The energy regulator says the proposed cap will save 11 million customers an average of £75 a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LYSMs8

Burberry stops burning unsold goods and using real fur

Burberry destroyed unsold clothes, accessories and perfume worth £28.6m in 2017 to protect its brand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MO1fUa

£1bn Walney offshore wind farm is world's largest

The wind farm covers an area equal to 20,000 football pitches. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q5RoXP

Debit card glitch: Woman charged twice for £18k Mercedes

Francesca Brady is one of thousands of people who were affected by a major debit card glitch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wOPrGo

Post-Brexit migrant farm worker visa scheme announced

Ministers say it will help tackle labour shortages for fruit and vegetable growers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CofV7N

Food and grief

When Amy's father died she sought ways to feel close, by eating a favourite food of his - raw onion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NRjBQH

Are golden visas losing their sparkle?

As Portugal's golden visa scheme faces calls to be axed, do such initiatives that offer residency to foreign nationals do more harm than good? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NQKpRc

Failure over problem debt costs taxpayer £248m

The National Audit Office says government bodies often use intimidation or extra charges to deal with problem debts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cpr3Bv

Household debt: How much do we owe?

With the collapse of payday loan company Wonga and new rules on credit cards, BBC News explains debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ni48fs

Twitter: Algorithms were not always impartial

Jack Dorsey denies censoring conservative voices but accepts the company "made mistakes". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MMVhTE

Brewery boss on being a woman in the beer business

Sarah John went from home brewing to being the boss of a business with 25 people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Noa1rL

Pound rises on Brexit 'progress' report

Sterling rises nearly 1% against the dollar and 0.5% against the euro amid new hopes of a Brexit deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wGU7z1

Facebook, Twitter grilled on election meddling

The social networks must explain to US Congress how they will prevent election meddling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q6AXun

Crime-hit Mobike suspends Manchester sharing scheme

Manchester is the first city among 200 worldwide to lose the Mobike service due to theft and damage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wLrjV9

Elon Musk in new rant at Thai cave rescuer

The Tesla founder says UK diver Vernon Unsworth is a "child rapist" without providing evidence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PFPcoZ

Call for 'Made in England' ceramics stamp

Labour MP Ruth Smeeth wants country of origin stamping to encourage more to buy British ceramics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q6KUIo

Elon Musk in new rant at Thai cave rescuer

The Tesla founder says UK diver Vernon Unsworth is a "child rapist" without providing evidence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PFPcoZ

UK services sector gets surprise boost

Britain's large services sector surprised economists by picking up more strongly than expected last month from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PGRgNI

Samsung: Time for folding smartphones

The company's head of mobile says development is "nearly concluded". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PFPR9N

Samsung: Time for folding smartphones

The company's head of mobile says development is "nearly concluded". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PFPR9N

RBS to shut a further 54 bank branches

Royal Bank of Scotland is halving its network of RBS branches in England and Wales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CiN8Bm

Tesco customers are going bananas over price hike

The supermarket chain has changed the way it charges for single bananas, doubling the price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wLECFf

Theranos: Scandal hit blood-testing firm to shut

Controversial US blood-testing company Theranos is to formally dissolve and pay off creditors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NPnjuc

Electric vehicle sales surge in UK as fuel prices rise

A record one in twelve cars sold in August were hybrid or electric, according to the SMMT. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LZKBLX

Theranos: Scandal hit blood-testing firm to shut

Controversial US blood-testing company Theranos is to formally dissolve and pay off creditors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NPnjuc

Debit card glitch means thousands charged twice

UK customers were affected after spending in shops, restaurants and other businesses a week ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CjluEj

Uber to block low-rating riders in Australia and New Zealand

The change will affect customers in Australia and New Zealand who have a rating below four stars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MQT49X

Mercedes takes on Tesla with fully-electric SUV

The German car giant unveils its first fully-electric model, with a range of 450km. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CmXhgs

Amazon's market value tops $1tn

The online retail giant briefly becomes the second US-listed firm to be worth more than a trillion dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CfTIsm

JD.com head Liu was arrested in US on allegation of rape, say police

The Chinese billionaire Liu Qiangdong was briefly arrested last week but denies any wrongdoing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wJbDCP