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Pound up over reports of EU financial services deal

The agreement may give UK firms continued access to the European Union's finance market after Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SABGoP

Mental health 'calls for flexible sick pay'

A charity says that workers should be able to take part-time sick leave to avoid severe financial hardship. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OhLBwc

Retailer Anthropolgie 'deeply regrets' copying designs

Anthropologie apologises for mass-producing artist Tara Burke's work without her permission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q4ThUi

Ryanair passengers brace for new bag rules

Airline's second change to luggage regulations this year comes into effect on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ES8ffj

US attacks UK plan for digital services tax on tech giants

Plans to impose a new tax on tech giants risks US retaliation and could hurt trade relations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AEFMVW

US attacks UK plan for digital services tax on tech giants

Plans to impose a new tax on tech giants risks US retaliation and could hurt trade relations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AEFMVW

UK business leaders more optimistic after May meeting

UK business leaders strike a more optimistic tone after a meeting with the prime minister and chancellor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DeJnwB

Robot company Starship Technologies start Milton Keynes deliveries

Hundreds of robots are starting to deliver packages to addresses across Milton Keynes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Szqf0H

Royole's bendy-screen FlexPai phone unveiled in China

The FlexPai phone offers a tablet-sized screen when open or three separate displays when folded up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SzW75h

Mobile phone shop staff 'enabling Sim swap scams'

Fraudsters are using lax ID checks at phone shops to commit identity theft, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ql0xQR

Royole's bendy-screen FlexPai phone unveiled in China

The FlexPai phone offers a tablet-sized screen when open or three separate displays when folded up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SzW75h

Eurostar resets customer passwords after hack attack

The rail firm reset passwords after detecting efforts to break into some accounts earlier this month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q9IZlU

Eurostar resets customer passwords after hack attack

The rail firm reset passwords after detecting efforts to break into some accounts earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q9IZlU

Google executive leaves after sexual harassment claim

The New York Times reported the executive had been accused of sexual harassment in 2013. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EU06XR

Mobile phone shop staff 'enabling Sim swap scams'

Fraudsters are using lax ID checks at phone shops to commit identity theft, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46047714

Channel 4 chooses Leeds for new HQ

The broadcaster is moving almost 40% of its staff out of the capital. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ofyuf1

Yosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India

The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RosceX

Italian storm destroys hundreds of cars

Storm surges have caused massive damage on the Liguria coast in northern Italy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JspCSw

Online gambling firms face tough new fines

Gambling companies will now face tougher action if they mislead their customers by using unfair small print. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OfqomD

Fifa: Governing body reveals IT data hack earlier this year

Football's world governing body Fifa says information was hacked from its IT systems earlier this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sz5ZfB

Apple Watches owners asked to return devices for repair after update glitch

Apple has withdrawn a software update after complaints that it "bricked" some owners' smartwatches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qmE5H2

Fake Cambridge Analytica ad hits Facebook

The bogus advert purports to be for the BeLeave Brexit campaign and received more than 1,000 views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ssdfdn

Waitrose Food: Editor William Sitwell resigns over 'killing vegans' row

The company said his suggested series on "killing vegans one by one" had "gone too far". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OgJxoo

Met Police to sell branded clothing and merchandise

Police will sell branded clothing to raise money for frontline policing following years of cuts from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qldAS5

Jaguar Land Rover makes loss as sales slide 13%

The UK's largest carmaker blamed falling Chinese sales, uncertainty over diesel and Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EQR4uB

Crawshaw meat retailer collapse puts 600 jobs at risk

The meat retailer operates from more than 50 outlets across the Midlands and North of England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yQl5W7

Facebook: MPs in new attempt to question Mark Zuckerberg

British and Canadian politicians request Facebook boss appear before joint data privacy hearing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zhKOWM

UK to pick ambassadors from private sector

The UK's foreign secretary is opening up almost 1,000 diplomatic roles to non-civil servants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OfCgoL

Cardiff tech firm: 'We'll pay £100k, but can't get staff'

A tech skills shortage means some Welsh workers receive daily job offers, and salaries are increasing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RpoaD5

Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts

The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OgIHI9

Car and house insurance faces FCA probe

The City regulator has warns customers face "significant harm" from the prices charged by some firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DedTGU

Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills

Workers would crouch between railway tracks inside tunnels as trains sped by to improve safety awareness. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zpW17R

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zeK8Bw

Bitcoin: The first ten years

Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dep9mK

Do schools help or hinder social mobility?

"Meritocracy is the big promise of our democracies," says the OECD. But are education systems delivering? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CTrIK6

Government must 'get a grip' on Sellafield

Budget overruns for decommissioning the nuclear power site are nearing £1bn, a report finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RkBGIi

Contractors dismayed at higher tax bill

Freelancers and contractors warn that planned changes in the way they pay tax could hit their employment prospects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qkySj2

Facebook daily user growth slows as sales miss forecasts

The social media giant fails to meet expectations for daily users and revenue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OgIHI9

GE shares plunge as investigation widens

US industrial giant takes a $22bn charge on its power division as investors dump their stock. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JrXeju

Sports Direct to shut Evans Cycles stores in rescue deal

Billionaire Mike Ashley is to make the closures as part of a deal to buy the struggling cycle chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CPTXsS

Tata and ThyssenKrupp steel merger faces EU probe

The European Commission fears the proposed merger would increase steel prices and reduce competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yFJA8g

Android under-5s apps have 'unfair and deceptive' ads

Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q722gw

Budget 2018: Premium Bonds more 'accessible' for children

More family members will be able to buy Premium Bonds for children - giving them a 24,500 to 1 chance to win. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JrbSaH

Budget 2018: A bit of a gamble, says IFS

Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that the chancellor has promised spending based on changeable forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QagIfb

Warning over DJI drones falling out of the sky

Some incidents in which DJI drones "suffered a complete loss of power" have concerned a UK authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P2sifB

Eurozone growth slows as Italian economy stalls

Growth in the 19 countries using the euro currency slowed to just 0.2% in the third quarter of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P09Bt5

Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Px98Og

Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings

Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qi0o0n

Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings

Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qi0o0n

US mail bombs: Who is financier George Soros?

The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OX37Ln

Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CPpTh9

BP profits double on higher prices and new oil fields

The oil giant reports its strongest quarterly results for five years, helped by higher prices and output. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ppp5X5

Brazil economy: Can Bolsonaro ride the 'Bullsonaro wave'?

Businesses and markets are embracing Jair Bolsonaro; but his policies are vague and untested. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SsbZ9U

Wagamama sold to Frankie & Benny's owner

The Asian-themed restaurant chain is being bought in a deal which values the business at £559m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yOwWnB

Budget 2018: MPs debate 'end of austerity' claim

Labour says spending cuts are continuing and accuses the government of a "broken promise". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SuWmhW

US targets Chinese firm over national security fears

The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OV8FGp

Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?

Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OVumGi

Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AzEjAd

Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CPpTh9

Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?

Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OVumGi

US shares drop on renewed tariff threat against China

Technology stocks led the fallers on a report the US may impose additional levies on China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JmH2A5

Budget 2018: Contractors face higher tax and NI payments

Freelance groups describe tax changes as a "smash and grab raid" from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CReAoP

Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax

Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z9Szht

Budget 2018: What do the housing measures mean?

The chancellor announces more help for first-time buyers and plans to create more homes on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O894jv

Budget 2018: Key announcements from the chancellor

Politics Live presenter Andrew Neil goes through the key announcements from the chancellor in his 2018 Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AzWGW5

Red Hydrogen One: The internet reacts to the 3D-enabled phone

A smartphone with a pioneering 3D display fails to convince technology experts of its merits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P10s3l

Budget 2018: Business rates cut for public toilets

"This is virtually the only announcement in this Budget that hasn't leaked," the chancellor jokes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q8apZz

Budget: Hammond says extra £1bn to be given to the MoD

Anti-submarine warfare among the "critical assets" that will get more money from the chancellor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oa0Xmw

Budget 2018: Chancellor abolishes PFI for future projects

The government will not enter into further Private Finance Initiative projects, but will honour those under way, says the chancellor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SowC6W

Budget 2018: Chancellor on austerity 'finally coming to an end'

Philip Hammond opens his Budget speech "for Britain's future", saying it would be for "the strivers, the grafters and the carers". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CNc6Yh

Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax

Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z9Szht

Summary of Budget 2018: Key points at-a-glance

Chancellor Philip Hammond is delivering his Autumn 2018 Budget, the last before Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q47fWv

MIT invites you to control a human on Halloween

Researchers want internet users to vote on which actions an actor will take in a new social experiment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q91ZRG

Pittsburgh shooting: Gab drops offline after attack

PayPal and others pulled support for Gab's "free speech" service after a gun attack on a synagogue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DefcFQ

Plastic waste elimination pledge by 2025 attracts more big firms

Some 250 major organisations join Coca Cola and H&M promising to stop using single waste plastic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qervJL

Car sales drop leaves borrowing growth rate at three-year low

Bank of England said consumer credit grew 7.7% in the year to September, the slowest pace since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P0yxkk

Are hydrogen trains the future of UK travel?

Trains that emit pure water could be in the UK by the "early 2020s", according to the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CLOWl4

Special 50p coin expected to mark Brexit

The chancellor is set to announce the commemorative coin during his Budget speech in the Commons. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PZjKTm

The boss who tried to kill his business

Peter Reinhardt was initially unimpressed with the idea behind customer data tech firm Segment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zbK0m7

Nile Rodgers: 'My music makes people feel good'

Nile Rodgers, the king of 1970s disco, says the key to his success is his music makes people feel good. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SqRnPt

Philip Hammond prepares last Budget before Brexit

It's the last Budget before Brexit - and could all change if the UK and the EU don't reach a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yEW8Nf

Philip Hammond: No-deal Brexit would require new Budget

On the eve of his Budget, the chancellor says no-deal will require a 'different response'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sq3ZX6

Budget 2018: Extra £420m to tackle potholes

But the industry has said more than £8bn would be needed for a one-time fix of potholes in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PtpB6a

Remember Pastygate? Budgets that backfired

Remember the pasty tax? Some Budgets just don't work out. We take a look at some Budget day horrors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OaQoiX

Sir Philip Green: 'There was only banter'

The High Street tycoon, accused of harassment, says it has been "the worst week of my life". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SohC9h

Production line at Ford in Bridgend to shut for five days

Employees working on the AJ assembly line have been told it will be closed for five days from Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RdTxR8

Sir Philip Green: Lord Hain defends naming tycoon in House of Lords

The peer stands by his decision as Sir Philip Green plans to make a complaint to the House of Lords. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OQo22K

Sir Philip Green hits back at Lord Hain for injunction breach

The retail billionaire says it was "outrageous" of the Labour peer to name him in the House of Lords. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Awqjrf

Chancellor plans High Street rates relief

Philip Hammond is set to announce a £1.5bn lifeline for small retailers in Monday's Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AufVzW

Budget 2018: The view from Scarborough

How people in Scarborough, Britain's "low-pay capital", are feeling ahead of the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z69mBP

How the world is grappling with China's rising power

The US-China trade war is the most prominent example of countries pushing back against China's growing influence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qbHgB1

Facebook finds more fake accounts from Iran

The social network has removed another batch of pages and groups spreading misinformation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qeDZkE

Facebook uncovers Iranian-linked accounts

The firm says it has removed dozens of accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qeDZkE

Global markets in sell-off mode

The FTSE 100 closes at levels last seen in December 2016. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jjeg3d

Driverless cars: Who should die in a crash?

A global study suggests people prefer to save young over elderly people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CGsIAW

Barclays will not face trial over crisis fundraising

High Court rules that potentially serious charges against the banking group remain dismissed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PU5jzP

Monaco, models and money - who is retail mogul Sir Philip Green?

The retail billionaire has previously faced criticism over his business dealings, now he has been named over harassment claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OatdoW

Wine and the UK's productivity puzzle

One Cornish hospitality restaurant and training centre may have clues on boosting low UK productivity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JhoG3n

Savers hit by cut to NS&I returns

Half a million savers will get a less generous return on Savings Certificates, netting the Treasury £610m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OUrrNZ

US economy grows faster than expected

Growth in the third quarter slowed, but not by as much as some had feared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OTIMH7

Asda considering up to 2,500 job cuts

The supermarket chain is to consult staff on changing their roles and working hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AtIwpa

Driverless cars: Who should die in a crash?

A global study suggests people prefer to save young over elderly people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CGsIAW

Court makes '£15bn pension ruling'

The High Court ruling over 1990s pension rules could mean more money for some men and women in retirement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qbQBZJ

Sir Philip Green businesses face boycott over harassment claims

Topshop owner Arcadia faces backlash after owner Sir Philip Green is named over harassment claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z8Edh1

Retail analyst Claire Bailey says Topshop customers 'may switch loyalty'

Retail analyst Claire Bailey says claims about Topshop owner could hit sales if customers switch loyalties from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SkrAbJ

Brexit: French officials dismiss UK fears of Calais 'go-slow'

The port won't be closed in a no-deal Brexit, with one official saying it would be "economic suicide". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OOCJ6D

Fatal 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges

The long list of suspected crimes relate to many other hoax calls to police, fraud and threats of violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Re4Dpd

China 'creates two billionaires a week'

China is the leading country for entrepreneurs to create wealth, says a global survey of billionaires. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PXBxdm

The corruption scandal marring India's CBI

India's government has dramatically fired the men at the top of its investigating agency, the CBI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pogzrf

Brexit and the booming British strawberry

British berry growers have expanded rapidly on the back of cheap EU labour but the good times could soon be over. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JfKwEh

Helping kids cope with the fear of medical treatment

Hi-tech gadgets are helping sick children express their feelings and soothe their fears. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O3okhy

RBS sees 14% rise in quarterly profits

The bank also sets aside a further £200m to cover costs for the mis-selling of PPI policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PVmcKv

Universal Credit: Will benefit changes affect you?

The benefit system is causing "unacceptable hardship" but officials refuse to listen, say MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D2DVwV

Lord Hain defends naming Sir Philip Green over harassment claims

Peer says he thought carefully before identifying the tycoon after being criticised for acting "improperly". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EIclGz

Helping kids cope with the fear of medical treatment

Hi-tech gadgets are helping sick children express their feelings and soothe their fears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O3okhy

Four million millennials can get new railcard

For the first time the card will be digital-only, meaning passengers will need access to a smartphone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PQVi6h

Simon Jack and DJ Sideman: How not to spend your money

BBC Business Editor Simon Jack talks to Radio 1 Xtra DJ Sideman about all things money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O9fEpU

Budget 2018: What we know already

Some of the ways in which your finances will be affected are already clear - even before Monday's Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z2NV4Q

Marlboro maker axes flavoured e-cigarettes

Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, will no longer sell flavoured and pod-based vape products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CGvCFZ

Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment

The tech giant dismissed 48 people, including 13 senior managers, in the past two years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yYUyVu

Amazon slides on Christmas sales slowdown

The online giant expects sales growth of 10% to 20% in the crucial festive season fourth quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qcLubM

Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment

The tech giant dismissed 48 people, including 13 senior managers, in the past two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yYUyVu

Portrait by AI program sells for $432,000

The AI-generated portrait of a fictional Frenchman sold for 45 times its original estimate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ETy2DE

Second hack attack on BA website uncovered

Details of the attack emerged as BA investigated a 'sophisticated' attack it suffered in September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z4zL3b

Second hack attack on BA website uncovered

Details of the attack emerged as BA investigated a 'sophisticated' attack it suffered in September. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z4zL3b

Sir Philip Green named in Lords over harassment claims

Speaking in the House of Lords, Lord Hain said it was in the public interest to reveal his name. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rdtutb

Sir Philip Green named as man facing harassment claims

Retail billionaire Sir Philip Green named in Parliament as man facing newspaper allegations of sexual harassment from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CEaRup

Wall Street opens higher after volatility

US investors' nerves have steadied after shares in Europe recovered early losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CER3af

Twitter earnings boosted by sports broadcasts

Sales leap 30% in the third quarter, partly thanks to broadcasts of major baseball and football games. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jf6hEn

Twitter earnings boosted by sports broadcasts

Sales leap 30% in the third quarter, partly thanks to broadcasts of major baseball and football games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jf6hEn

Sainsbury's to open Oasis clothes outlets in supermarkets

The supermarket hopes the High Street chain will help make it a "fashion destination". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z2Cl9J

Inside Rockstar: The developer behind Red Dead Redemption 2

The western-style adventure is the first major release from Rockstar Games for eight years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RcDzH2

Brexit: 'Fairer share' of UK fish promised

The UK government publishes legislation on how it will manage its fishing waters after Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jhtq98

Gender pay gap at lowest level yet, says ONS

The gender pay gap falls to its lowest level ever - especially for younger workers, reports the ONS from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OO35Wb

WPP shares dive as much as 20% as growth slows

The firm, whose former boss Sir Martin Sorrell resigned amid misconduct claims, has cut its full-year outlook. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z02x4X

BT appoints Worldpay's Philip Jansen as new chief executive

Philip Jansen takes the helm next year as Britain's biggest telecoms provider seeks to revive its fortunes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JdYYfV

Cathay Pacific data hack hits 9.4 million passengers

The Hong Kong airline said personal details including passport and credit card numbers were accessed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jf7E5Y

Tesla delivers 'historic' $311m profit

Elon Musk's electric car maker reports only the third quarterly profit in its 15-year history. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qaSqpI

Facebook fined £500,000 for Cambridge Analytica scandal

The Cambridge Analytica scandal was a "serious breach" of data protection laws, UK regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D3JLOf

Facebook fined £500,000 for Cambridge Analytica scandal

The Cambridge Analytica scandal was a "serious breach" of data protection laws, UK regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D3JLOf

Northampton's first new shoe factory in decades to open

Northampton was once the shoemaking capital of the world but many manufacturers have moved abroad. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q0V0tC

BT appoints Worldpay's Philip Jansen as new chief executive

Philip Jansen takes the helm next year as Britain's biggest telecoms provider seeks to turn itself around. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JdYYfV

Debenhams makes record annual loss and plans up to 50 store closures

The troubled department store chain says it lost nearly £500m in the year to 1 September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2q9rXJd

Cathay Pacific data hack hits 9.4 million passengers

The Hong Kong airline said personal details including passport and credit card numbers were accessed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jf7E5Y

Reality Check: The transition period explained

Confused by Brexit jargon? Reality Check unpacks the basics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SiPofQ

Superdry founder Julian Dunkerton seeks return to the fold

Julian Dunkerton wants shareholders to back his plan to return to the fashion retailer after last week's profit warning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yyPiZD

No-deal Brexit fear forces Bristol firm to act

One Bristol firm has moved some operations to Europe in place in case there is no deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SgZ7Uc

Reality Check: Which form of renewable energy is cheapest?

Caroline Lucas MP says that onshore wind energy is the cheapest. What are the figures behind her claim? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qbtEGc

Smart cities: 'A cyber-attack could stop the country'

As the internet of things takes off, is security being sacrificed in the quest for higher speeds? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yx0ypj

Smart cities: 'A cyber-attack could stop the country'

As the internet of things takes off, is security being sacrificed in the quest for higher speeds? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yx0ypj

A quick guide to the US-China trade war

A brief guide to how the bitter trade battle between Washington and Beijing has unfolded so far. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CBW7fM

Google drops plans for Berlin campus after protests

The US firm had faced strong local opposition and will now give the space to humanitarian groups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CBBhwY

Exxon accused of climate change 'fraud'

New York state claims oil giant misled investors about how it accounted for risks of new regulation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Aqk3Bf

Budget 2018: Labour urges Hammond to 'stump up cash'

Labour says the chancellor must show he is serious about ending austerity by stopping spending cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qaXeLM

Google drops plans for Berlin campus after protests

The US firm had faced strong local opposition and will now give the space to humanitarian groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CBBhwY

Sharp falls wipe out Wall Street's 2018 gains

US stock markets plunge on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq suffering its worst day since August 2011. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R9eFYH

Tesla delivers $311m quarterly profit

Elon Musk's electric car maker reports only the third quarterly profit in its 15-year history. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qaSqpI

Debenhams 'seeks to close 50 stores' in survival bid

Struggling department store chain will report a record £500m loss in its annual results on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CDV52P

Camera lens made of ice takes cool photos

Photographer Mathieu Stern made a camera lens from a chunk of an iceberg. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PR7K67

Facebook removes 8.7m child nudity images in three months

The firm has developed new software which automatically flags potential sexualised images of children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pi0nHW

Gourmet Burger Kitchen earmarks 17 stores for closure

The burger chain has earmarked 17 stores for closure after running up millions of pounds of losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CZSalS

Deliveroo to display allergy information

Food delivery service to overhaul its online menus to display details of ingredients. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PSgZmJ

Home-buyers take out 10% fewer mortgages

There has been a 10% drop in the number of home-buyers taking out mortgages, according to the banks from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NZrvGR

Apple and Samsung fined by Italian authorities over slow phones

The firms have been accused by Italian authorities of building "planned obsolescence" into devices from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ApBphv

Apple and Samsung fined by Italian authorities over slow phones

The firms have been accused by Italian authorities of building "planned obsolescence" into devices from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ApBphv

Single-use plastics ban approved by European Parliament

Plastic items such as cutlery and straws would be banned in the EU under plans approved by MEPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sfo16E

How WhatsApp is being abused in Brazil's elections

Software is being used to scrape phone numbers and send thousands of messages in minutes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RemBbh

Court stops Telegraph publishing 'sexual harassment' story

The Telegraph says the allegations against a "leading businessman" could reignite the #MeToo issue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JepplD

Guildford is the inheritance tax 'capital' of the UK

Families subject to inheritance tax in one south-east town pay an average of £231,000 each, figures reveal from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yyaleH

Firms 'must be clearer' about Brexit risks, watchdog says

Companies must warn investors about potential threats to supply chains or tax rules, the FRC says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ArB1PL

Apple boss Tim Cook praises GDPR and wants tough US privacy law

The Apple boss also praised the EU's new data protection regulation GDPR, in a speech in Brussels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R9aPio

Apple boss Tim Cook praises GDPR and wants tough US privacy law

The Apple boss also praised the EU's new data protection regulation GDPR, in a speech in Brussels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9aPio

North Sea oil and gas 'could still be worth £330bn'

Research from Aberdeen University looks at the economic potential of the oil and gas sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AoY5OT

Barclays profits hit by misconduct fine

Profits slip as bank accounts for a £1.4bn settlement with US authorities dating back to the financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PT4RSy

Federal Reserve: Trump sharpens attack on central bank

The US president said Fed chair Jerome Powell almost seemed "happy" to be raising interest rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AoiXFW

Is democracy having a mid-life crisis?

The anxieties of Western democracies are more like a mid-life crisis than a revolution, says politics professor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R8iOfn

Budget 2018: What do young people want the government to spend more on?

What do young people want from this year's Budget? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NX7Ibe

The battle to curb our appetite for concrete

Reducing our use of sand and cement cuts down on CO2 emissions and lessens the impact on the environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PmCsXK

What do young people want from the Budget?

Tuition fees, rents and youth services are among the issues bothering young people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sd0QtB

Ford, Fiat and Nissan ads banned for dangerous driving

The advertising watchdog condemns ads by three different carmakers for encouraging unsafe driving. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yW90Oj

TSB loses 16,000 customers after IT meltdown

More customers deserted the TSB than ever before in the wake of its IT meltdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OKA9yq

Renters who pay on time get better credit score

A new scheme means around a million tenants should get better access to mortgages and bank accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SdxOdq

Firms urged to use other routes if no-deal Brexit threatens vital drugs

Freight firms will be urged to use Belgian ports if delays at Calais threaten vital drug shipments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ScL9mc

Crown prince: Investment conference is 'great'

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks to BBC's Tim Willcox at Saudi Arabia's investment conference. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OFUGEd

World markets slide amid investor fears

Analysts say it is hard to pinpoint the fall on one factor, but blame general investor jitters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AoswF9

HM Revenue & Customs investigates players, clubs & agents over tax

HM Revenue & Customs says 171 players, 44 clubs and 31 agents are being investigated to make sure they are paying the correct tax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CzfLZF

Italy budget rejected in unprecedented European Commission move

For the first time, EU officials have told a member state to change its national budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PPQmyM

Elon Musk says Twitter blocked him after Bitcoin tweet

The entrepreneur says Twitter believed his account had been hacked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O1wvuV

Elon Musk says Twitter blocked him after Bitcoin tweet

The entrepreneur says Twitter believed his account had been hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O1wvuV

Mobile app data sharing 'out of control'

Nearly 90% of apps on Google Play share data with Google parent Alphabet, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AnxotT

Linus Torvalds returns to head Linux coding community

Mr Torvalds took a short break from the Linux world to get help to become more polite to engineers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R8hB7R

'Instagram used more than Snapchat' by US teens

Instagram has overtaken Snapchat as the most used social media app among US teens, says a study. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R5HqWb

John Lewis pulls the plug on DVD players

Slump in sales sparks move by department store chain, which will continue to sell Blu-ray players. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PfxAnn

London Uber drivers to charge electric car fee

The 15p fee will be handed to drivers to help them pay for an all-electric car, says ride-hailing firm from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EFTdJl

London Uber drivers to charge electric car fee

The 15p fee will be handed to drivers to help them pay for an all-electric car, says ride-hailing firm from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EFTdJl

Self-driving school bus test halted in US

The test, which involved transporting schoolchildren, was irresponsible, the NHTSA says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PWU3CA

Schools and home care disrupted by Glasgow equal pay strike

Home care services are also being hit by what is thought to be the UK's largest strike over women's pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jb0RKy

John Lewis pulls the plug on DVD players

Department store chain will continue to sell Blu-ray players as 70-inch televisions prove popular. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PfxAnn

Smart speakers could be speaking Welsh

Smart speakers using Welsh are a key aim in a new Welsh Government technology strategy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NUV3pe

Gilberto Benetton: Co-founder of fashion chain dies

Gilberto Benetton is credited with masterminding the firm's expansion into a multi-billion euro giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yXdCnh

AI painting to go under the hammer

A painting created by artificial intelligence will be auctioned by Christie's this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NY76lq

World's longest sea crossing: Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge opens

The $20bn bridge spanning 55km is an engineering marvel but has been dogged by safety issues and delays. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OFS7lv

More takeaways on high street despite anti-obesity push

Campaigners say they led to more obesity, but councils say they need extra powers to curb their growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yWflJy

Liam Fox says Trump 'very keen' on trade deal

Will the decades of military collaboration between the US and UK matter in trade talks? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PORvGO

Good Country: The new virtual country with no borders

In the current climate of aggression and competition between countries and their leaders, the Good Country aspires to change the way that nations interact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S8beTg

Is blockchain living up to the hype?

Despite the grand claims made for this distributed ledger tech, few companies are actually using it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OFNeJo

Is blockchain living up to the hype?

Despite the grand claims made for this distributed ledger tech, few companies are actually using it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OFNeJo

Budget 2018: How does the government collect and spend our money?

A breakdown of where the government's money comes from and where it goes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jdij0T

Why I hate meetings - and how to make them better

Ever wonder why UK productivity is so low? It's all down to meetings, says Stephanie Hare. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NYPRR8

‘Davos in the Desert’ begins in Riyadh

Saudi investment forum begins despite international calls for boycott over 'murder' of journalist from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PPcxF8

Grayling to decide on Govia Thameslink penalty 'in weeks'

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling was grilled by MPs about a timetable overhaul that caused chaos. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yS4y2Y

US teen is new Tetris world champion

A 16-year-old boy from California has won the grand final of the Classic Tetris World Championship from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q4JP83

Saudi summit website attacked by hackers

The Future Investment Initiative website earlier showed a mocked-up photo of Saudi's ruler as an executioner. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SaVgYS

YouTube pours money into how-to videos

The video site will spend $20million (£15m) developing educational and how-to content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yTFWqx

Northern Rock mortgages: Homeowners trapped on high interest rates

The Elkins are being forced to sell their house because they've been stuck on high interest rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ODhKDz

Netflix denies changing posters based on viewers' race

The site responds to claims it's "misleading" users with the choices of promotional shots it offers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R8PENm

New Premier Inn chain shrinks rooms in half

Whitbread aims new ZIP chain at travellers on very tight budgets who are willing to sacrifice space. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NRFgaJ

Five things to know about Red Dead Redemption 2

The hotly anticipated video game is released this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OHFVAC

Morrisons loses data leak challenge

The Court of Appeal says the supermarket is liable for a data breach in which staff data was posted online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yQnXRQ

Northern Rock: US firm 'misled' UK government on mortgages

BBC's Panorama says US private equity firm failed to provide better mortgage deals for customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2q3rnMX

New York police body-warn cameras recalled after explosion

Police in New York are told to stop using some body-worn cameras out of "an abundance of caution". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R6VSgC

Dr Martens' profits march forward

The British footwear firm, which sells in 58 countries, sees sales and earnings rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PNvBDI

Yosemite: Photographer searches for Taft Point proposal couple

Freelance photographer Matthew Dippel is hunting for the pair who he caught on camera earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D07T4k

Is 'manspreading' video a Kremlin hoax?

There are reasons why some suspect that the Russian state was behind a viral video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OxijyK

Asteroid pioneers: The team who put rovers on a space rock

Japan's space agency Hayabusa-2 spacecraft is the first one to place robot rovers on an asteroid's surface. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R6Bn3E

Addison Lee plans self-driving taxis by 2021

The taxi firm is pitting itself against rival Uber in a race to offer self-driving car services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S85GrS

Shanghai Composite: Stocks surge on hopes of market support

The jump comes after Chinese officials moved swiftly to boost investor confidence as growth slows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NUNa2Z

Strikes send Ryanair profits sliding

Boss Michael O'Leary also says air traffic control disruption contributed to the airline's lower profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yUtirh

Addison Lee plans self-driving taxis by 2021

The taxi firm is pitting itself against rival Uber in a race to offer self-driving car services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S85GrS

'The market dictates the product we sell'

Whatever product you design, your customers will dictate what sells, says GoPro boss Nick Woodman from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yryXWg

The £1.3bn finance firm that was conceived in a pub

After Samir Desai told two friends his idea for a business over a few pints, the three of them went on to establish lending firm Funding Circle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Amujum

Budget 2018: Why is it so hard to spend money on roads and rail?

UK governments are not good at putting the amount into capital investments that they say they are going to. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NSWTXB

Philip Morris accused of hypocrisy over anti-smoking ad

Philip Morris says its campaign is "an important next step" in its aim to stop selling cigarettes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OFepnk

Budget 2018: Everything you need to know

When is the Budget, what is it, and why does it matter? Your guide to the chancellor's big day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NSW15h

Ryanair flight: 'Racial abuse passenger' referred to police

A man was filmed shouting abuse at a black woman in an incident that has been referred to police. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NS6ca4

K-beauty: The rise of Korean make-up in the West

A revolution in Korean beauty trends has come to the UK, but why does it appeal so much to millennials? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PaUqN2

The billionaires fuelling a space race

Jeff Bezos, Sir Richard Branson and Elon Musk are among a number of entrepreneurs with galactic ambitions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ytbYKD

Anonymous Facebook ads urge voters 'to bin Chequers'

A senior MP questions how a pro-Brexit website can run adverts without saying who has paid for them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yrVvXf

Online sellers 'pay for positive reviews'

A Which? investigator was hired to write high-rated reviews online in return for free goods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R5lkmP

Online sellers 'pay for positive reviews'

A Which? investigator was hired to write high-rated reviews online in return for free goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R5lkmP

Worries among tenants over deposit return

A survey says nearly a fifth of private tenants have waited more than three months to get a deposit back. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PJcLxE

'How could I find £3,000 to pay for my mum's funeral?'

With the average cost of a funeral on the rise, a growing number of people are looking for cheaper alternatives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2q0RTXi

Persimmon boss refuses to answer questions about £75m bonus

The boss of housebuilding firm Persimmon tells the BBC he'd "rather not talk about" his £75m bonus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yoUizY

eBay revs up to take on Auto Trader in car ads

The online marketplace is acquiring Motors.co.uk, making it a "leading alternative" to Auto Trader. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pYu7eE

Facebook hires former deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg

The former Liberal Democrat leader will head Facebook's global affairs and communications team. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NN1NFH

Facebook hires former deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg

The former Liberal Democrat leader will head Facebook's global affairs and communications team. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NN1NFH

Plastic recycling firms accused of abusing market

The Environment Agency is to probe claims exporters are abusing the recycled plastics market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CUF3CF

Google takes down Esta service ads - but many remain

Many sites have been charging high rates since 2010 but Google has finally taken some of the ads down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CSdxpj

eBay revs up to take on Auto Trader in car ads

The auction site says it is acquiring Motors.co.uk, making it a "leading alternative" to Auto Trader. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pYu7eE

How the petrol and diesel ban will work

It's no surprise vehicles are polluting, so why now for announcing a ban on sales? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2q8iIsZ

Government borrowing in September lowest since 2007

The total of £4.1bn was the lowest September borrowing figure since 2007, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pXFl33

Persimmon boss refuses to answer questions about £75m bonus

Persimmon boss Jeff Fairburn walks off camera in a BBC interview after being asked about his pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R16Fci

Lakeside and Metrocentre owner's shares soar on bid news

Shares in shopping centre owner Intu jump as it mulls a takeover bid from a consortium of investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ai0CKO

'Why we faked our Facebook wedding in Kinshasa'

Successful, educated and attractive - Arlène Agneroh's friends said the only thing she was missing was a husband. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QQv8B1

Half of banks have closed to 13 million people

A BBC analysis of official figures finds nearly 6,000 local bank branches have closed since 2010. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CoGWGq

UK ports are 'not ready' for no-deal Brexit

Ferry operator Stena Line, owner of three UK ports, warns Brexit may disrupt food imports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PPcOYA

China's third quarter growth misses expectations at 6.5%

Growth in the world's second-largest economy cooled as Beijing battles rising financial threats. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CRi8b9

Amazon creates 1,000 'highly skilled' jobs in three UK cities

Online retailer adds hundreds of "Silicon Valley" jobs in Manchester, Edinburgh and Cambridge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EtLuOw

US economy under Trump: Is it the best in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NOPrwK

What's the point of concept cars?

Concept cars look beautiful and futuristic, but why spend millions on them if they're never going to make it into production? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CRXqb7

Diesel and petrol ban should come much faster, say MPs

The government’s 2040 deadline for shifting to electric-powered cars criticised as 'unambitious'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P4WRAJ

Amazon creates 1,000 'highly skilled' jobs in three UK cities

Online retailer adds hundreds of "Silicon Valley" jobs in Manchester, Edinburgh and Cambridge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EtLuOw

'Mansize' tissue to 'housewife' pillowcase

Kleenex has stopped branding big tissues Mansize, but that's not the only gender-identifying product out there. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ezo8af

eBay files lawsuit against Amazon over 'seller recruitment'

In a lawsuit, eBay says the retail giant used its internal message system to recruit sellers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CpBW4j

How U2's technology is changing concerts for the better

The band's groundbreaking stage show is designed to ensure everyone has a front-row seat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ew41cX

ESA underpayment: Who is entitled to backdated benefits?

There are 180,000 people who may be owed money from the Department for Work and Pensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OvrP5n

Facebook in fresh video metrics row

Legal action brought by advertisers claims the social network knew about problems in metrics in 2015. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QZa5Mp

Brexit: EU ready to extend transition period

Donald Tusk says the EU would have no problem with a longer post-Brexit transition if the UK wants it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NN2Nta

Tiny companion phone released in Japan

The mobile is designed as a companion device for those who already own bigger smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3TR7I

Name checks to begin on bank payments

A recipient's name will be as critical as the account number and sort code when transferring money from July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R0uUYa

UK retail sales in steepest drop since March

Sales volumes fell by 0.8% in September as customers spent less on food after the hot summer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J5rEYq

Kleenex bins 'Mansize' tissue brand

People complained that the branding, which has been in use for 60 years, was sexist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ypOVQW

Universal credit: Should the benefit be paid monthly or weekly?

The system is meant to "mimic the in-work experience" but campaigners say it creates problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RWy0NZ

Cypriot budget airline Cobalt has suspended operations

The low-cost carrier, which flew to several UK destinations, cancels all flights from midnight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ymxKjf

Mitsubishi windows shine 'alarmingly realistic' fake sunlight

Mitsubishi has developed a new indoor lighting system that mimics blue skies, sunrises and sunsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NMT0n0

Would you splash out on a new phone to get VR on the go?

Superfast 5G mobile will require new handsets, but will the new services justify the extra expense? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ymoifK

Firms defy pressure over Saudi conference

Company executives still plan to attend the Riyadh business event despite concerns over missing journalist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yojbM9

John Lewis trials £10,000 experience to lure in shoppers

The department store will give high-spending customers a chance to shop privately at its new outlet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yNJYRa

US shies away from calling China a currency manipulator

The US Treasury held back from blaming Beijing for holding down the value of China's currency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CQZlgi

EBay files lawsuit against Amazon over 'seller recruitment'

In a lawsuit, eBay says the retail giant used its internal message system to recruit sellers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CpBW4j

Trump launches process to quit 144-year-old postal treaty

The White House says the 144 year old arrangement gives Chinese firms an 'unfair' advantage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pWe6pp

Just Eat listings include takeaways given zero ratings for hygiene

Outlets rated zero by the Food Standards Agency are among those listed on the food ordering app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Euz6Oh

Noor Inayat Khan or Harry Maguire: Who will be on the new £50 note?

Among the favourites are Stephen Hawking, Margaret Thatcher and war heroine Noor Inayat Khan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OxbXzc

Twitter's 'Russia-Iran' troll tweet trove made public

Millions of tweets published by suspected state-linked accounts are made public by Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pYhHUg

Just Eat: How clean is your takeaway?

A BBC investigation finds numerous zero rated takeaways on Just Eat, the UK's biggest online platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RXPsSq

British farmers shouldn't get cheap EU labour - government adviser

Fruit and veg growers are likely to be hit by new immigration rules after Brexit, Lords are told. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CpqhTr

Wembley: Shahid Khan withdraws offer to buy national stadium from FA

Fulham owner Shahid Khan withdraws his offer to buy Wembley Stadium from the Football Association. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NLj4Pe

What are NPCs and why are they all over social media?

The Trump-supporting right has a new favourite meme and they're trolling opponents far and wide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CQ261o

Benefits errors trigger £5,000 refunds for ESA claimants

Errors mean 180,000 people on sickness benefits will now receive backdated payments which total £1.5bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CnEwI7

Grand Theft Auto 'cheats' homes raided

A court grants search warrants and freezes the assets of five people accused of making cheat software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Cr2K4a

Google unshackles Android-device-makers

Phone and tablet companies will be able to experiment with alternative versions of Android. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AeMX79

Chinese firm fined $1.3bn for illegal production of rabies vaccine

Changchun Changsheng had blended different batches of vaccine fluid, says state media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yntlMJ

Google unshackles Android-device-makers

Phone and tablet companies will be able to experiment with alternative versions of Android. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AeMX79

Where are house prices rising the fastest?

Some regions have seen property prices rise by more than 6% in the past year, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P7a0ck

UK inflation slips to 2.4% in September

The UK inflation rate slipped slightly in September after hitting a six-month high in August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EqfGdj

Flybe shares sink on profit warning

Regional airline expects an annual loss more than three times higher than its previous estimate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ylycOq

Canada cashes in on legal cannabis

The legalisation of cannabis in Canada could have a huge impact on the country's economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J3SuAj

Children 'at risk of blackmail due to live-streaming surge'

One in 10 users has been asked to remove their clothes, an NSPCC survey suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P26Bvq

Dating site scam victims lose £2,000 to fraudsters

The majority of those tricked out of money after talking to fraudsters on dating sites lose more than £2,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yHye2Q

Unilad web publisher bought by LADbible

The move safeguards more than 200 jobs at the viral publisher, which collapsed with debts of £6.5m. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OutAQn

Russian censor offers 24-hour online bans for anniversary

To celebrate its time on VKontakte, Russian media watchdog Roskomnadzor offered users day-long bans from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Clb4Th

Netflix soars on record subscriber total

The streaming service adds seven million subscribers in the third quarter, bringing the total to 137 million. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AdfGtd

Asos still in fashion as profits and sales keep soaring

Shares in the online fast fashion retailer have suffered this year despite strong results. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PBtEdu

Canada becomes second country to legalise recreational marijuana

The country becomes only the second nation in the world, after Uruguay, to legalise recreational use. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OvwlAI

Christine Lagarde: IMF chief won't attend Saudi event

The IMF chief delays a trip to the Middle East after the disappearance of a prominent journalist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QVhzjE

US plans trade deals with UK, Japan and EU

The US wants to negotiate three separate trade deals, but talks with the UK would start after Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OsqHj8

Why dumping rubbish is a waste of money

Dumping rubbish is a waste of valuable resources, says Arthur Huang - and his company is showing why. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PDdJvk

‘School for politicians’ gets a taste of power

Tired of corruption, business people in Brazil come together to forge a new generation of lawmakers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P80wNU

Spotify ad banned for causing 'distress' to children

The advert mimicked a horror movie and was likely to scare youngsters, the ad authority says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PDdm3U

Spotify ad banned for causing 'distress' to children

The advert mimicked a horror movie and was likely to scare youngsters, the ad authority says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PDdm3U

Should universities consider ethnicity in admissions?

Harvard has been accused of racial bias in picking students. Should universities really consider ethnic backgrounds? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CnboB2

The loss of the great romantics

The majority of those tricked out of money after meeting people on dating sites lost more than £2,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yHye2Q

Love Island breast enlargement ad banned

A TV ad showing young women with breast implants feeling "amazing" is banned by advertising watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yoRVNg

How California is changing the US

In privacy law, marijuana and minimum wage, California is shaping national debate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ae7zg0

Trump calls Federal Reserve 'my biggest threat'

The US President has escalated his war of words against America's central bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Adl8MH

Netflix surges on strong subscriber growth

The firm added nearly seven million subscribers in the quarter against a forecast of five million. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AdfGtd

Walmart rises despite lower profit forecast

The US retailer is battling to retain its place as world's largest retailer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QSBwru

Unilad web publisher bought by LADBible

The move safeguards more than 200 jobs at the viral publisher, which collapsed with debts of £6.5m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OutAQn

Robot 'talks' to MPs about future of AI in the classroom

Pepper goes to Parliament to talk to MPs about the role robotics and AI will play in the classroom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Chtmot

Huawei's Watch GT has no time for Android's Wear OS

The Chinese tech firm ditches Google's Wear OS in favour of its own smartwatch operating system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yDkE0e

Aldi and Lidl included in Sainsbury's-Asda competition probe

The growth of Aldi and Lidl will be considered in a review of the planned supermarket merger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NK0dnQ

Fortnite cheat YouTuber sued by Epic Games

A YouTube gamer is being sued for selling Fortnite cheats and promoting them online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P0zc45

Would you trust an auto-switching site for life?

GoCompare wants you to let it choose your energy supplier forever, but can it really find the best deal? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIgUjF

Tiny Palm smartphone baffles gadget fans

The credit-card-sized device is designed to help people take a break from their main phone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AcPgrB

Tiny Palm smartphone baffles gadget fans

The credit-card-sized device is designed to help people take a break from their main phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AcPgrB

Audi fined £700m over diesel emissions scandal

The Volkswagen division "admits responsibility" for selling cars that broke pollution regulations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CNCnqf

Lost passwords 'lead to lost savings'

An estimated seven million people have lost savings and pensions, but there is help to track them down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ROE0Iu

HSBC, Google and Credit Suisse join pull out of Saudi conference

It follows tensions between the US and Saudi Arabia over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ek82kG

Lost passwords 'lead to lost savings'

An estimated seven million people have lost savings and pensions, but there is help to track them down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ROE0Iu

Grant Thornton chief executive Sacha Romanovitch departs

Sacha Romanovitch, the first woman to run a big City accounting fim, is leaving Grant Thornton. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CMSu7I

UK unemployment falls by 47,000

UK unemployment falls by 47,000 to 1.36 million in three months to August, official figures show from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EoKRFQ

Paddy Power Betfair fined after stolen cash is gambled through its website

The bookmaker failed to stop stolen cash being gambled through its website, the regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ae4qwy

Reality Check: What business does the UK do with Saudi Arabia?

Trade links between the UK and Saudi Arabia have increased over the last decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OqMpUl

Scottish Power to use 100% wind power after sale to Drax

Power company Drax pays £702m for the rest of Scottish Power's traditional generation business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CMALNI

Sundar Pichai: Google 'exploring' censored China search app

The firm's CEO defends a possible return to China, a market Google abandoned over censorship concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pTJipp

Sundar Pichai: Google 'exploring' censored China search app

The firm's CEO defends a possible return to China, a market Google abandoned over censorship concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pTJipp

Crickets: The food of the future?

A Vietnamese start-up is betting on crickets as a way of keeping a growing world population fed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PC4nA7

Paul Allen: Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies aged 65

The billionaire businessman, who also owned the Seattle Seahawks NFL team, died in Seattle on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CgnMT4

UK cyber-centre thwarts hostile hackers

The National Cyber Security Centre has combated about 1,200 attacks since it was created, it reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OrGFKb

Paul Allen: Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies aged 65

The billionaire businessman, who also owned the Seattle Seahawks NFL team, died in Seattle on Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CgnMT4

Why you shouldn't hug your colleagues

Whatever happened to the simple handshake at work? asks author Alison Green. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJiBgw

Could chip fat help dirty shipping clean up its act?

Ships are the lifeblood of global trade, but their fuel is highly polluting. What's the answer? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pVx4fV

UK's railway stations with most train delays revealed

Ten of Britain's busiest stations have seen more than half of all trains in 2018 delayed, research finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CgTAYe

Virgin Media disrupted in London

A fault with Virgin Media has left many customers in London without internet access and TV. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OrvrFG

Ford boss warns on 'disastrous' no-deal Brexit

The car giant's European boss says a no-deal Brexit could affect Ford's UK investment plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P2hqgW

Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis says he owes his success to dyslexia

Businessman and former Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis has credited dyslexia for his success. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2On6knc

Would you trust an auto-switching site for life?

GoCompare wants you to let it choose your energy supplier forever, but can it really find the best deal? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NIgUjF

UK seeks to secure smart home gadgets

Makers of small, smart home gadgets will be encouraged to do more to protect them against hack attacks from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OsGrm0

Snapchat adds selfie filters for cats

Snapchat's augmented-reality selfie filters now work on cats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CiiqqH

Claire's 'considers UK store closures'

The accessories chain is reported to be working with a restructuring firm on "a number of options". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RQuggY

Sears: The slow death of a US retail giant

The decline of the former US shopping industry titan resulted in filing for bankruptcy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QRcTv7

Bloodhound 1,000mph car goes into administration

The UK-led supersonic car project runs into a major funding roadblock that could stall it for good. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ChQvqz

Wales' 5G advisory group criticised for being all men

The appointment of eight men to the expert panel for Wales faced a backlash on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ND7BkJ

Bloodhound 1,000mph car goes into administration

The UK-led supersonic car project runs into a major funding roadblock that could stall it for good. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ChQvqz

Gatwick Airport second runway 'by the back door'

Gatwick Airport said its emergency runway could be used 'routinely'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NFDLfC

Dragons' Den star says he owes his success to dyslexia

Businessman and Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis credits dyslexia for giving him an "advantage". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P1vJ5q

Air India flight attendant falls from plane

Harsha Lobo suffered a fracture and other injuries and has been taken to a hospital. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NHQFd9

Brexit talks hit 'real problem' over Northern Ireland border

The UK and EU fail to resolve the Irish border issue ahead of Wednesday's crucial summit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CdZObk

Superdry in profit warning after heatwave hits sales

The fashion brand issues a profit warning after the warm weather hits sales of jumpers and jackets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IZCM9a

Trump: Climate change scientists have 'political agenda'

The US president says he accepts the climate is changing, but does not want to "lose millions of jobs". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CJF103

US retailer Sears files for bankruptcy

The retail giant has been struggling with mounting debt and with the shift to shopping online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ElVadM

Jamie Dimon: JP Morgan boss pulls out of Saudi conference

Jamie Dimon joins other executives in distancing themselves from Riyadh after a journalist's disappearance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EkxGWz

Jamal Khashoggi case: 'Credible' probe needed over missing writer

The UK, France and Germany say they expect a detailed Saudi response on Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cfis2o

Sophie Cornish: ‘Women, don’t be so hard on yourselves!’

"Women tend to be their own worst critics," says notonthehighstreet.com co-founder Sarah Cornish. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PxJnKH

'The lucky ones were often terrorised'

The plight of refugees fleeing war inspired Scottish businessman Charlie MacGregor to set up a charity to try to help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pTQ9PB

UK will see three years of low growth, says EY Item Club

The EY Item Club cuts its UK GDP growth forecasts to 1.3% this year and 1.5% in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PGiynq

Royal Mail staff claim their shares were sabotaged

Postal staff have seen the value of their shares shrink by thousands of pounds just before planning to sell them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OWd5fd

Jamal Khashoggi case: Saudis defy 'threats' over missing writer

Saudi Arabia will respond to any political or economic actions, a source tells state media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pTcQ6v

West Coast rail: Virgin Rail and Stagecoach net £51.2m in dividends

Despite walking away from another franchise, Virgin Rail and Stagecoach shared £51.2m in dividends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OmO2Cw

Patisserie Valerie discovers 'secret' overdrafts

Patisserie Valerie boss Luke Johnson said he did not know about two overdrafts totalling £9.7m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ygybf0

Universal Wealth Management: Police probe Ipswich firm

One man described how he had to tell his parents their £250,000 life savings had disappeared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EiDgIR

Canada cannabis legalisation: ‘We know the world is watching’

Four "ganjapreneurs" in Canada give their take on legalised cannabis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A8LpLQ

The £50 note is changing and here's why

Its future was uncertain, but the Bank of England has decided to give it a new lease of life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RJJ8O6

Is it the end of the supermarket checkout till?

M&S is the latest shop to test a "scan and go" app, meaning shoppers don't need to use a till. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RLPhcE

The business behind Michelin stars

The unseen financial influence of the "Oscars of the restaurant industry". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A8rjBB

What would it take for North Korea to join the IMF?

Joining would require the North to open up about its economy, but human rights are unlikely to be an issue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NEtyQv

China car sales slump ripples globally

Car sales in China - the world's biggest car market - slipped in September for the third month in a row. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ybaCnJ

US bank gains help lift share markets

Jamie Dimon cites a strong economy despite "geopolitical issues". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A5SbSz

Rescue plan for Patisserie Valerie

Entrepreneur Luke Johnson, who owns 37% of the firm, has offered up to £20m in the form of loans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RLhLD9

Humanoid 'rescue robot' learns parkour

Atlas, a humanoid robot by tech firm Boston Dynamics, has learned the art of parkour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yhAXQU

Regis hairdressing group seeks rescue

The firm is looking to slash rents as it struggles with lower footfall and the apprenticeship levy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IQPXth

Spotify: Albums are alive and kicking in the streaming age

As the UK's celebrates National Album Day, Spotify says albums "can still be absolutely monumental". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pr8Wgw

Hamley's reports toughest year since 1760

Hamley's falls into losses after a clutch of damaging events, including Brexit and terrorism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QKvrNy

Facebook shuts down 'spammy' politics pages

Political sites with millions of followers have been purged in a Facebook crackdown on spam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yg5K0p

Pub industry in plea over Budget tax rise

An alliance of publicans and brewers warns 6,000 pubs could close over five years if beer duty rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yxqmR9

RBS pays first dividend in 10 years

The bank pays 190,000 small shareholders 2p a share, the first payout since the 2008 financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IQZqk8

Spotify: Albums are alive and kicking in the streaming age

As the UK's celebrates National Album Day, Spotify says albums "can still be absolutely monumental". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pr8Wgw

The world's longest non-stop flight arrives in New York

The Singapore Airlines aircraft flew 15,000km over almost 18 hours from Singapore to New York. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EdV4EX

Sports Direct buys iconic Glasgow Frasers building

The company plans to secure the Frasers building for £95m - and turn it into the "Harrods of the North". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OOZtT9

Patisserie Valerie says finance chief arrested

The cafe chain says Chris Marsh has been arrested and released on bail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CDz1Gd

Hammond expects 'better economic outcomes' from Brexit deal

The chancellor says the pace is picking up on Brexit talks and a deal could lift the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A61tOL

Jamal Khashoggi: Branson halts $1bn Saudi investment talks

Mr Khashoggi's disappearance raises questions about doing business with the Saudi government, Sir Richard says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CeNKGu

Sky battles: Fighting back against rogue drones

Drones flying where they shouldn't has become a big problem, so how can we stop them? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OPKB73

Electric and hybrid cars: Government to cut discounts

Electric and hybrid car prices may rise as the government cuts grants for buying cleaner vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CaZHNJ

Coast fashion retailer collapses putting 300 jobs at risk

The women's fashion retailer enters administration as directors blame difficult trading conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A5VrxA

Microsoft tackles 'horrifying' Bing search results

Bing suggests overtly racist pages to people who look up terms linked to ethnicity, researcher finds from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CdgsHM

Trump says Chinese 'lived too well for too long'

The US president says his tariffs have had "a big impact" on the Chinese economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RInVEo

Patisserie Valerie on brink of collapse

The chain says it needs "an immediate injection of capital" to continue trading or it will fail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CCtpMt

'Tens of thousands' disconnect their own power supplies

The energy regulator Ofgem says it is concerned about customers who cannot afford to keep their meter topped up from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C90tKU

Brexit: No deal brings risk of stockpiling says watchdog

An "abrupt" Brexit could lead to shortages and hoarding, says the Office for Budget Responsibility. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RIfhpq

WhatsApp fixes 'big deal' video crash bug

The vulnerability left WhatsApp users at risk of losing control of their account just by answering a call from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ps81MN

US weapons systems can be 'easily hacked'

A government report has found mission critical cyber-flaws in the US's cutting-edge weapon systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OhObYa

Take me to your leader! MPs to quiz robot

A robot called Pepper is heading is to take MPs' questions about artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pPkhf7

eBay tax bill rises after HMRC review

The auction site's UK subsidiary agrees to pay an extra £7m in tax to cover previous years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E9UhF8

What is the FTSE 100?

All you need to know about the FTSE 100. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RHwwXJ

Apple hires engineers from UK company Dialog

The deal represents one of Apple's biggest takeovers in headcount terms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EcrcJb

Apple hires engineers from UK company Dialog

The deal represents one of Apple's biggest takeovers in headcount terms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EcrcJb

Europe stocks sharply lower after US and Asia sell-off

Shares have slumped after concerns about escalating trade tensions and rising US bond yields. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yv21M2

Countdown on for world's longest non-stop flight

Singapore Airlines' non-stop flight to Newark will cover more than 15,000km and will take about 19 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A3XEcV

German satellites sense Earth's lumps and bumps

The German space agency releases a spectacular 3D map of the Earth's land surfaces. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OfyPDe

'i' newspaper publisher Johnston Press up for sale

Johnston Press, which also publishes the Scotsman and the Yorkshire Post, is seeking a buyer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OPsRZh

BMW to spend $4.1bn to take control of its China venture

The carmaking giant will also invest more $3.45bn to expand its existing production capacity in China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IPJMFA

Standing desks 'boost work performance'

Employees who use desks that allow them to sit or stand are healthier and happier, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RHX3Ed

Asian markets fall sharply after US losses

US shares slumped overnight on concerns about rising interest rates and escalating trade tensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QGyjek

Chinese man charged with US aviation 'espionage'

Prosecutors say Yanjun Xu tried to steal trade secrets from US aviation and aerospace companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IPgW8u

How light could help superfast mobile reach even further

Internet connectivity over light waves could help 5G mobile extend into buildings and underground. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CAifb7

The manufacturers fighting Trump's tariffs

Inside the US, the fight over Trump's tariffs is just getting started. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A42zKH

Virtual lives: Could VR change how we think of others?

Researchers are studying whether controlling a virtual reality body can affect real life behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IPyBwX

Ethnicity pay gap: Firms may be forced to reveal figures

Minorities often feel "like they are hitting a brick wall" at work, the prime minister says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QG5Kh3

Countdown on for world's longest non-stop flight

Singapore Airline's non-stop flight to Newark will cover more than 15,000km and will take about 19 hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A3XEcV

'Alarming' rise in under 21s falling victim to fraud

Young people are increasingly becoming the victims of card fraud, or are being used as money mules from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QIfoQm

James Murdoch tipped to lead Tesla board

Tesla must replace Elon Musk as board chairman as part of a settlement with US financial regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OloF4l

US shares suffer sharpest drop in months

The technology-based Nasdaq index falls 4% and S&P 500 marks biggest one-day fall since early February. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OiDCEd

James Murdoch tipped to lead Tesla board?

Tesla must replace Elon Musk as board chairman as part of a settlement with US financial regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OloF4l

Mobile wi-fi hotspots reviewed

Lucy Hedges reviews the Skyroam Solis, Glocalme G3 and TP-Link M7450 mobile wi-fi hotspots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLbI35

Tyre firm plans to cut 300 jobs at Melksham factory

Cooper Tire and Rubber Company said its Melksham factory "did not offer economies of scale". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C7EhRl

Tesco chief Dave Lewis tells court of profits 'shock'

Dave Lewis tells Southwark Crown Court of "genuine shock" on learning of a £250m profits overstatement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NA3NRl

Sears shares falter on bankruptcy fears

The firm is facing a $134m debt payment that is due on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RFW9bu

BBC News disrupted by software glitch

The BBC had to replace live broadcasts with recorded material on its TV news channels for about an hour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ONay7a

Netflix: The signs you might need a break from the site

A handy guide on the telltale clues you might need a break from the streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oj29ss

Lessons from Jersey's full-fibre internet

The island of Jersey has completed the rollout of full-fibre internet to 40,000 homes and businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QET75W

Walmart planning 'net-connected trolley'

Patent for a trolley that measures heart rate, walking speed, temperature and grip is lodged in US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NznMzM

UK expects to lose 5,000 City jobs through Brexit

The UK government expects 5,000 financial service jobs to have left the UK by March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pq3b2t

University 'dual nationality' plan for Brexit

A UK university is to appoint staff jointly with a German university to keep access to EU research. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OQvLgp

Amazon scrapped 'sexist AI' tool

Reuters claims that a secret AI recruitment tool was abandoned after it showed bias towards men. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C6PNMS

Google appeals against €4.3bn Android fine

The company appeals against a fine for allegedly using the Android operating system to cement its dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CyUHmP

Hot summer gives boost to UK economy

The UK economy stagnated in August, but grew 0.7% over three months, figures indicate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A2bwUR

Nasty Gal ad banned over underweight model

The Advertising Standards Authority banned three Nasty Gal TV ads for using an unhealthily thin model. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C9u2MG

Patisserie Valerie warns of potential fraud

The cafe chain's shares suspended after discovering "significant, potentially fraudulent, accounting irregularities". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yapx1u

Vodafone's Martin Freeman break-up advert banned

The Advertising Standards Authority says the advert implied customers could leave their contract any time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QD8rQI

Seafloor mapping XPRIZE final will be in the Mediterranean, off Greek coast

Robots with novel seafloor mapping capabilities will demonstrate their skill in a Greek showdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ycyI1e

YouTubers Jacksepticye and Wiishu confirm 'emotional' split

Irish social media star Jacksepticye, who has 20m subscribers, posted it was "not an easy decision". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yqFyzt

Skincare brand Deciem shuts stores following online post by founder

The founder of the Toronto-based beauty brand said its stores would close because of "criminal activity". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C5Lhye

Vodafone's Martin Freeman break-up advert banned

The Advertising Standards Authority says the advert implied customers could leave their contract any time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QD8rQI

How taking up yoga saved one City worker

Mariya Gancheva, a successful but "burned out" City of London banker, turned to yoga to successfully reduce her stress levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A1EunL

Why you have (probably) already bought your last car

A growing number of tech analysts are predicting that in less than 20 years we'll all have stopped owning cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A1wtzf

Canada farm that gave birth to the McIntosh apple up for sale

The McIntosh apple was once the most popular apple in North America, but its time in the sun is over. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yb93WW

South Africa's finance minister Nhlanhla Nene quits over Gupta scandal

Nhlanhla Nene quits after he admits to meeting members of the controversial Gupta family. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y9bR6U

HSBC in $765m settlement with US Department of Justice

The banking giant settles with the Department of Justice over mortgage mis-selling claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yqPF7A

Google Pixel 3 phones launch during privacy storm

The search firm reveals its latest handsets shortly after revealing Google+ users' data was exposed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yhUUaz

Google Pixel 3 phones launch during privacy storm

The search firm reveals its latest handsets shortly after revealing Google+ users' data was exposed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yhUUaz

Sony PlayStation 4 console set for next generation

The gaming firm's president says a next-generation console is "necessary" despite streaming technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PjKCwJ

Uber drivers stage UK strikes over pay and conditions

"Hundreds" of drivers are expected to switch off their apps from 1pm, say union organisers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y8PsGQ

Virgin Galactic to reach space in 'weeks not months'

Company founder Richard Branson says the company is "tantalisingly close" to its first trip. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yoaRuR

HimToo: How Pieter Hanson's mother made him internet famous

How one man's mother unwittingly made him an internet celebrity, for all the wrong reasons. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Czk7AY

North Sea Rhum gas field deal moves closer amid Iran sanctions

Rhum and its neighbouring assets in the North Sea deliver about 5% of the gas produced in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2REj2fc

Google drops $10bn battle for Pentagon data contract

The tech giant, under scrutiny over a data lapse, has scrapped plans to bid for a high-profile contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zZUhDI

Google drops $10bn battle for Pentagon data contract

The tech giant, under scrutiny over a data lapse, has scrapped plans to bid for a high-profile contract. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zZUhDI

Gwyneth Paltrow on Goop: We disagree with pseudoscience claims

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow responds to criticism of her controversial lifestyle brand, Goop. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OifLUX

Amazon warehouse accidents total 440

Workers have suffered fractures, head injuries and collisions with heavy equipment, the GMB union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E55XJg

'Big Four' audit firms face competition probe

The competition watchdog will look at whether the sector is competitive enough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OeTVSb

Microsoft's Minecraft ends support on Apple TV

The game will no longer be updated and refunds are available, Microsoft says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yqubYx

Uber drivers to stage UK strikes over pay and conditions

"Hundreds" of drivers are expected to switch off their apps from 1pm, say union organisers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y8PsGQ

Bank of England in unusual warning about risky business debt

Risky UK debt is being packaged up and sold in financial markets, the Bank warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C3fxd8

The Circle: Alex/Kate wins Channel 4's reality show

The show, billed as "the new Big Brother", will be remade by Netflix internationally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NwQHV8

Virgin Galactic to reach space in 'weeks not months'

Company founder Richard Branson says the company is "tantalizingly close" to its first trip. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yoaRuR

Aviva chief executive Mark Wilson steps down

The company's financial performance has significantly improved during his five years in charge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E5PGE1

Morrisons appealing over staff data leak compensation

Thousands of the chain's staff, whose personal details were posted online, are seeking compensation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pJSEDW

Trump tariffs make world 'poorer and more dangerous'

The IMF says a US trade war with China risks putting a significant dent in economic recovery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EahNSC

The fall of Nokia: How this Finnish city fought back

Thousands lost their jobs in the remote Finnish city of Oulu - but locals weren't prepared to accept defeat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zZQiHm

Silent running

Boat companies are having to spend millions of euros converting their fleets to electric. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y7BTan

Amsterdam's canal boats go electric

All of Amsterdam's boats must go electric by 2025, but switching to electric is not straightforward. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y7ZcB4

UK film and TV sees record investment

The BFI says UK screen industries generated a record £7.9bn in 2016 thanks to tax breaks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zZ5vZd

Water meters should be compulsory, say MPs

Politicians say metering will save water but admit it may lead to higher bills for some homes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ObSVhZ

Hope Hicks: Trump's ex-adviser joins Fox

The 29-year-old - who left the White House in April - will be chief communications officer for Fox. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zZCAEm

Ex-Tesco directors back on trial over fraud charges

Chris Bush and John Scouler deny claims they inflated figures to make profits look healthier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nq6qFr

Boz: Defending Facebook's Portal screens

The social network's hardware chief Andrew Bosworth makes the case for trusting its new video chat screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PnyElW

Heathrow fined for USB stick data breach

A worker lost a USB stick containing personal data which was later found by a member of the public. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A0gb9X

Jaguar Land Rover plans two-week closure as demand falls

The carmaker will shut its Solihull plant at the end of October, but says no jobs will be lost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zYHv8e

Heathrow fined £120,000 for data breach

A worker lost a USB stick containing personal data which was later found by a member of the public. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A0gb9X

Facebook Portal video chat screens raise privacy concerns

Two camera-enabled smart devices for the home are unveiled in the midst of a privacy crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pne0lQ

Facebook Portal video chat screens raise privacy concerns

Two camera-enabled smart devices for the home are unveiled in the midst of a privacy crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pne0lQ

Tesco ditches 'best before' dates on more fruit and veg

Tesco has removed 'best before' labels on 116 fruit and vegetable products to reduce food waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OaJ37T

Microsoft pauses Windows 10 update after files disappear

Some Microsoft users complained their files vanished after installing the latest update for Windows 10. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OOtlPi

Google iPhone data privacy case blocked by High Court

Campaign group Google You Owe Us wanted compensation for people whose handsets were allegedly tracked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C3hN43

Google iPhone data privacy case blocked by High Court

Campaign group Google You Owe Us wanted compensation for people whose handsets were allegedly tracked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C3hN43

Climate change economists win Nobel prize

Professors William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win Nobel prize for research on global warming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RBb9HM

Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket lights up California sky

Launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Falcon 9 rocket took an Argentine satellite into orbit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2II2sav

Yusaku Maezawa: Why I've bought a ticket to the Moon

Space X's mission to the Moon will be the first lunar journey by humans since 1972. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RyIX82

Facebook's UK tax bill triples to £15.7m

Facebook paid £15.7m in tax in 2017, up from £5.1m in the previous year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zXl3MP

PayPal tax bill jumps by £3.1m after review by HMRC

The digital payments firm handed over more income tax after a £181,000 bill in the previous year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nu6S5B

Facebook's UK tax bill triples to £15.7m

Facebook paid £15.7m in tax in 2017, up from £5.1m in the previous year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zXl3MP

French Connection confirms it may be sold

The struggling fashion brand says it is looking at all future options, including a takeover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pEARy6

China moves to boost liquidity amid US trade war

China's central bank will cut reserve requirements, injecting $109bn into the financial system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PlPLo2

Japan says UK could join TPP post-Brexit

PM Shinzo Abe says the UK would no longer be a gateway to Europe but could retain global strength. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nw3wyW

Shopping through the eyes of someone with autism

For Connor Ward, shopping can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y5FO7I

The need for diversity in engineering

Dr Hayaatun Sillem is the first female CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zWGuO2

UK economy is 'stuck in a rut' says business body

The British Chambers of Commerce says Brexit uncertainty is impacting hiring and exports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oc9vOr

PayPal tax bill jumps by £3.1m after review by HMRC

The digital payments firm handed over more income tax after a £181,000 bill in the previous year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nu6S5B

Young people with deposits still cannot buy homes

New research finds 40% of young adults still cannot afford to buy a house, even with a 10% deposit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O8lH2R