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TEDWomen: Vibrations offer new way to track elephants

A technique used to study earthquakes have been adapted to track elephants in the wild. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SkBWre

Space Odyssey helps launch first 8K TV channel

The classic film will be broadcast in super-high definition 8K on a new TV channel in Japan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SkYnwj

Brexit: Minister resigns over Theresa May's 'naive' deal

Sam Gyimah says a row about the EU's Galileo sat-nav system shows any deal will be "EU first". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U2kfyo

Want to shop online? Best have a mobile signal

Banks are introducing passwords sent to your mobile phone, a problem if you don't have coverage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E6Gmij

Microsoft beats Apple for biggest market value

Microsoft has reclaimed the title of world's most valuable company, overtaking Apple. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RrTTUz

'I got paid less than my colleagues for doing the same work'

Resolution Foundation finds agency workers are paid £400 a year less than directly employed colleagues from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zwMNYg

Is the shopping centre ready to check out?

They were once visions of the future, but are shopping centres now past their sell-by date? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rf4qaf

Manchester's House of Fraser store Kendal's saved from closure

Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said it was "fantastic news for the city". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zxjW5M

Cammell Laird boss: Strikes have cost £1.5m and 'more losses are imminent'

Members of the Unite union at the Birkenhead shipyard vow to continue strike action into the new year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zxx6Qx

26-30 railcard: 'I'll be £450 worse off because of delay'

The launch of the new 26-30 railcard has been delayed slightly, meaning some millennials will miss out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E4tCsH

Women's state pension changes to get legal review

A group representing women born in the 1950s wins the right to a judicial review of state pension changes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RraU1s

Google staff pledge cash to striking workmates

The cash would be used to support any staff striking over Google's work on a search engine for China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U6e0ts

Health secretary Matt Hancock accused of breaking ethics rules

Labour demands an ethics probe after health secretary talks about "GP at Hand" app in an interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QqAaYo

Bestival owes London Grammar £175,000

The band are part of a list of creditors filed by the festival in its administration papers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2reoLwn

Trump signs trade deal with Mexico and Canada

The revised deal has been renamed as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SiHEty

Marriott hack hits 500 million guests

Marriott says details of up to 500 million guests may have been accessed in a database breach. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zxgHeX

Marriott hack hits 500 million guests

Marriott says details of up to 500 million guests may have been accessed in a database breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zxgHeX

'Subdued' demand from house buyers

Analysts say Brexit uncertainty is also making buyers cautious, as house prices rise by 1.9% in a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BIlkUF

Tesco and VW plan free electric car charging points

Customers can leave electric cars to charge while shopping, under a partnership with Volkswagen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sj3zB6

Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled pay SEC cryptocurrency penalties

The regulator says the celebrities did not tell followers they had been paid to promote some investments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PaQkAc

Ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US

Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q7wcnZ

Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn

MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zGF1ev

Former Autonomy chief executive Michael Lynch is charged with fraud in the US

A US court charges the founder of the former UK software giant with fraud seven years after its sale to Hewlett Packard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q7wcnZ

Rail fares to rise by 3.1% in January

Rail passengers will have to pay an average of 3.1% more for train tickets in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zvB10g

WTO: ‘Worst crisis in trading system since 1947’

WTO boss says the trade body is looking for a ‘plan B’ to avoid its dispute system from being paralysed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TXR2EQ

How do you make a vinyl record?

Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QpItn5

Trump's trade war: Stakes are high at G20 summit

President Trump's threats of more tariffs against China dampen hopes of a breakthrough over trade at a meeting with Xi Jinping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AvVvW4

Tesco and VW plan free electric car charging points

Customers can leave electric cars to charge while shopping, under a partnership with Volkswagen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sj3zB6

Brexit: Liam Fox seeks to rally support for PM's deal

Critics have not faced up to the "tough choices" required to reach agreement, cabinet minister says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zz4OoH

Danish firm claims first biofuel commercial sea voyage

Danish shipping company Norden says it has completed the first voyage by an ocean-going vessel powered purely by biofuel made from used cooking oil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E4Td4y

Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled settle SEC charges

The regulator says the celebrities didn't tell their followers they had been paid to promote some investments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PaQkAc

Starbucks to ban access to porn from free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn

Bayer to cut 12,000 jobs and sell brands

Dr Scholl's and Coppertone are among the consumer brands to be sold by the German company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Aws1Yk

Carphone Warehouse faces Black Friday backlash

Problems with credit checks led some customers to be wrongly refused smartphone contracts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E4L5kO

Smart meter fitting slows as deadline looms

Fewer smart meters are being fitted despite the government insisting all homes will have one by 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4ldFo

Carphone Warehouse faces Black Friday backlash

Problems with credit checks led some customers to be wrongly refused smartphone contracts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4L5kO

JLR to cut 200 jobs as production moves to Slovakia

Jaguar Land Rover says there will also be a "temporary pause" at its Wolverhampton engine plant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FPdhK6

Brexit Barometer: How are small businesses feeling?

5 Live is getting the views of people across the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FNpm2d

Smart meter fitting slows as deadline looms

Fewer smart meters are being fitted despite the government insisting all homes would have one by 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E4ldFo

Facebook's UK political ad rules kick in

Facebook starts to enforce its tighter political advertising rules in the UK following a delay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TVTpb1

'Squashed' passenger loses British Airways court fight

Stephen Prosser claimed he was injured by an obese passenger on a 13-hour flight from Thailand to the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sl09gT

Raids mounted on fake Indian tech support centres

Microsoft complained to local police, who arrested more than 50 people in call centres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DR4ULp

Rail regulator orders Network Rail to improve performance

Rail regulator orders Network Rail to improve after rail performance hits five-year low. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E3KzDo

'We had to pay £300 each just to view a property'

Prospective tenants at one letting agency have been asked for money in order to view rental properties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E24rXJ

'My mum's funeral costs were extortionate'

The UK's £2bn funeral sector now faces a major investigation by competition authorities as costs rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KFvF6H

Nintendo smashes its rules for gaming vloggers

The gaming giant will now let players share videos on YouTube, Twitch and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E5Vc91

Deutsche Bank headquarters raided over money laundering

Prosecutors raid Frankfurt headquarters of Germany's biggest bank in a money laundering investigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AwwOJk

Intu shares plummet after takeover move scrapped

Shares in shopping centre firm Intu, which also owns the Trafford Centre, plunge as a takeover move ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BF4w1a

US issues fresh car tariff threats after GM closures

The Trump administration renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SfVsFh

Unilever boss Paul Polman to retire in wake of snub to HQ move

The move comes shortly after the plan to shift the consumer goods giant's HQ to the Netherlands was rejected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KFXITz

Online gambling firms fined and barred in crackdown

Four online casino companies are punished over failures to prevent money laundering and harm to customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qrqywr

Serkis on Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle special effects

Andy Serkis has directed the new movie Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle using motion capture effects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KK6j80

Brexit: UK economy not ready for no deal, Mark Carney says

A transition period is needed to adapt to the departure from the EU, the Bank of England governor says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KH3XXk

Mitsubishi Heavy ordered to compensate forced S Korean war workers

A South Korean court orders Mitsubishi Heavy to compensate Koreans for their forced war work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sdmgpu

What happened when sextortion scammers targeted a BBC Trending reporter?

Investigating cyber criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BDPGba

Ericsson's VR game that shows how fast 5G could be

VR games and lawnmower bots: How Ericsson is testing 5G from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DQN7nC

UK and US agree post-Brexit flights deal

Airlines would continue to fly from the UK to the US after Brexit, the Department for Transport says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AwcebZ

Estate agent 'demanding money to view properties'

Prospective tenants at one letting agency have been asked for money in order to view rental properties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BDvsyf

'Opaque' tax system leads to scams

Ordinary taxpayers are the weak point in the battle against fraud, an expert says, but they should not be blamed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KEFsKv

Kellogg's gives in on government's 'traffic light' labels

The maker of Coco Pops and Corn Flakes will start to roll out new nutritional labelling in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BEDjeM

Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?

New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FHtUam

Federal Reserve hints it may slow interest rate rises

Wall Street shares rise sharply after the US central bank suggests it may slow the pace of rate rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DQwMz3

One Planet York: 'Ethical hacker' exposed council app flaw

A developer proved phone numbers and encrypted passwords of One Planet York users could be found on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FKNQcv

Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?

New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FHtUam

Bank of England warns of no-deal Brexit risks

Governor Mark Carney says unemployment and inflation would rise, and the pound would fall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AtbEvC

Economy could shrink 8% in no-deal Brexit - Bank

UK's economy could shrink by 8% in immediate aftermath of no-deal Brexit, Bank of England warns from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E5Y8Cm

Would you give up your mobile phone for a free meal?

Kids will eat free at Frankie & Benny's this week if their parents surrender their phones to staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QqEF53

Massage app exposes 'sex pest' clients

Urban Massage left thousands of customer records exposed, including complaints about its clients. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r8ifHx

Massage app exposes 'sex pest' clients

Urban Massage left thousands of customer records exposed, including complaints about its clients. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r8ifHx

Frankie & Benny's owner to buy Wagamama despite backlash

Shareholders in the Restaurant Group approve takeover of noodle chain despite concerns about price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KE3XHG

Brexit: What is an economic forecast?

The government will publish a series of forecasts on Brexit, so how do they work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KDTPi8

Huawei: NZ blocks Chinese firm on national security fears

Concerns about espionage risks has sparked global scrutiny of telecoms gear made by China's Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rhCvXv

Cost of 118 calls to be capped after charges soar

Most popular directory enquiries service charges more than £11 for a 90 second call, regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PWMHDo

Philip Hammond: Brexit deal is 'best plan available'

The chancellor says it keeps most economic benefits of staying in the EU, while still delivering Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FI3xRG

'Fraudsters exploited my angry tweet'

A writer thought he was dealing with a bank after complaining of poor service, but it was a con-artist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rjg7Iz

Huawei: NZ blocks Chinese firm on national security fears

Concerns about espionage risks has sparked global scrutiny of telecoms gear made by China's Huawei. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rhCvXv

Lion Air crash: Investigators say plane was 'not airworthy'

An initial report into the crash that killed 189 people says Lion Air should improve its safety culture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DMrQvk

Cost of 118 calls to be capped after charges soar

Most popular directory inquiry service charges more than £11 for a 90 second call, regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PWMHDo

Didi executives fined following deaths of two women

Two women died in separate incidents in China while using the company's ride-sharing service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r7LZnV

'Fraudsters exploited my angry tweet'

A writer thought he was dealing with a bank after complaining of poor service, but it was a con-artist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rjg7Iz

Restaurant and cafe chains giving out 'dangerous' allergy advice

BBC Watchdog Live received incorrect allergy advice from several restaurant and coffee shop chains. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q0w5KU

UK ports face 'major disruption' in case of no-deal Brexit, MPs warn

A Commons committee says plans for avoiding disruption around UK ports are "worryingly under-developed". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RjYLev

The people who return most of what they buy

Serial returners are raising costs for struggling shops, but why do they do it and what should shops do? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PXoTzp

Overseas students turn away from US

The Trump administration is blamed for a downturn in international students enrolling in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PWXfCp

Trump ramps up GM threats

Mr Trump says he is looking at 'cutting all GM subsidies' but it is not clear what he has in mind. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sm9tBx

Fast fashion: Do you shop ethically?

We asked shoppers in London what their priorities are for when shopping for clothes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E0QI3q

How healthy are Britain's banks?

Stress test results will be published tomorrow, along with the Bank of England's Brexit deal assessment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PYpJff

Google urged to drop Chinese 'Dragonfly' project

Staff sign an open letter saying Google's work on a censored search engine would aid repression in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAJvog

London dominates UK jobs growth over past decade

But the north-east of England saw the lowest percentage increase in new jobs, analysis shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r8vSqk

Food warehouses 'almost full' ahead of Brexit

Firms looking for places to store extra supplies in the run-up to Brexit may be too late, MPs are told. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r9Arkc

MPs' fury over Mark Zuckerberg 'no-show'

Facebook executive Richard Allan faces international committee on fake news and disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DLgo34

Viagogo ordered to 'overhaul' business

A court instructs the ticket reseller to warn buyers if there is a risk of being turned away at the door. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FJwCwc

Minimum wage rises 'hit profits, not jobs'

Prices have risen in some sectors but fears of job losses have been unfounded, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FKxz7h

Chinese AI caught out by face in bus ad

The smart software accused a woman pictured in an advert on a bus of flouting road traffic laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qkq7nG

Fast fashion: 'How do you justify selling a £2 T-shirt?'

MPs quiz big clothes retailers about the environmental impact of so-called "fast fashion". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FVG8wr

Touchdown triumph for Nasa's probe

The US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ao8B84

Uber fined £385,000 for losing UK customer data

The ride-hailing company should have done more to protect user data, say UK data regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zqQ7nK

Uber fined £385,000 for losing UK customer data

The ride-hailing company should have done more to protect user data, say UK data regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zqQ7nK

'Park anywhere' electric bike hire launched in Milton Keynes

The bikes use a motor to help cyclists, but similar schemes with pedal bikes have been widely vandalised. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ApmS4h

'Park anywhere' electric bike hire launched in Milton Keynes

The bikes use a motor to help cyclists, but similar schemes with pedal bikes have been widely vandalised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ApmS4h

Google challenged over location tracking

European consumer groups want Google investigated for collecting data on where people go. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FIVDHV

Why is Jack Ma a member of the Communist Party of China?

One of China's highest-profile capitalists has been revealed to be a party member by the People's Daily. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zsUr5H

Theresa May's Brexit deal is doomed - Sir Michael Fallon

The former defence secretary says Theresa May's EU agreement is the "worst of all worlds". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ShhSpK

House of CB's Conna Walker: Meet the young British designer loved by Beyonce

Conna Walker went from selling clothes on eBay to creating House of CB, which is beloved by stars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P6DMKs

Women gain higher earnings from degrees

University gives women a 28% pay advantage but a degree has much smaller gains for men. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AoiOBf

Thomas Cook warns on profits again

The travel firm issues its second profit warning in three months after the heatwave hit holiday bookings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BAjV2E

Inside Sellafield's death zone with the nuclear clean-up robots

As Sellafield's Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant closes, the huge and dangerous clean-up begins. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DZdp7N

Trump populism a 'shout of pain', says Greenspan

Donald Trump's trade policies will hurt ordinary Americans, says the former Federal Reserve boss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ByAwDM

Trump talks tough to China before G20 meeting

Donald Trump says US is likely to go ahead with tariffs and will tax more Chinese goods if talks fail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FK6cdy

Why is India's largest camel fair struggling?

A recent change in the law means many camel breeders in Rajasthan are struggling to find buyers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BANkts

Inside Sellafield's death zone with the nuclear clean-up robots

As Sellafield's Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant closes, the huge and dangerous clean-up begins. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DZdp7N

'I use Snapchat to sell sexual videos'

Jodie Carnall says she likes the money she can earn - but it's not without cost to her personal life from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KyDwmv

Brexit deal 'could cut UK growth by 5.5%' by 2030

New trade barriers and lower immigration will drag on growth, says report by the IFS and others. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rg5lmp

Gamer arrested 'after rape overheard on gaming stream'

Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, is facing two charges after allegedly being overheard assaulting a 15-year-old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QiAqsi

Brexit: Trump says May's deal 'more difficult' for US-UK trade

The US president says the withdrawal agreement sounds "a great deal for the EU". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FEPYCn

Trump on climate change report: 'I don't believe it'

Government scientists warn that unchecked global warming will wreak havoc on the US economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KBnQik

Sark electricity: The Channel Island that could lose its power

The Channel Island of Sark has no cars or streetlights - and by the end of the week might have no electricity either. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TLboRv

GM to slash jobs and close eight plants

The carmaker plans to halt production at eight factories globally by the end of 2019, cutting more than 14,000 jobs from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FF1AW8

Should you charge family for Christmas lunch?

Is asking friends or family for a financial contribution a good way to cope with the cost of hosting the festive meal? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rdZLpj

Fury over 'mocking' response to bank fraud

A jokey internal email was accidentally forwarded to a scam victim amid criticism of a bank's response to fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DYTnKP

GM announces job cuts and factory closures

The carmaker plans to halt production at eight factories globally by the end of 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FF1AW8

Can the 'broken' fashion industry become more sustainable?

Bosses of the UK's biggest fashion retailers to face MPs' questions about their environmental impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RgqAnS

Gig economy: Does flexible working come at a cost?

Some enjoy the ease of ordering food to be brought to their doors, but what about the working terms of some of the delivery drivers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qktwmi

Kent Police stop using crime predicting software

The computer programme was used by the officers in Kent to identify areas for increased patrols. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r4vE3v

Mobile faster than wi-fi in many countries

Future faster networks will relegate wi-fi networks to the slow lane, global research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TL7isC

Apple in court over 30% app commission

Apple faces the US Supreme Court to defend the commission it makes on iPhone app sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PSA8Jg

Mobile faster than wi-fi in many countries

Future faster networks will relegate wi-fi networks to the slow lane, global research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TL7isC

New £50 note scientist nominations released

The list of suggested scientists who might appear on the new £50 note includes Alan Turing and Ada Lovelace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PSofmC

Italy budget: Rome set to back down in EU row

After weeks of pressure from the European Commission, Italy looks poised to revise its national budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BxfVzZ

Shoppers increasingly using credit cards

Rewards points and greater protection for bigger purchases are behind the increase, banks say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QhgRke

More staff hired in shrinking pub industry

Employment in the sector is growing even though a quarter of pubs have closed since 2008, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SdwvKt

Young fans 'drive up UK sports attendances'

Revenue from 2018 sports attendances will contribute £1.9bn to the UK leisure economy, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qp286y

Ghosn sacked as Mitsubishi Motors chairman

The carmaker ousts Carlos Ghosn over misconduct claims, following a similar move by Nissan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DYOcuq

Brexit deal 'will cost UK £100bn' by 2030, research suggests

The economy would shrink 3.9% annually, research commissioned by the People's Vote claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DIVt0l

'Look after the detail and the business will flow'

If you look after the detail the business will flow, advises fashion chain boss Victoria Stapleton. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TGubgK

Independent rail complaints service is launched

Passengers who are unhappy with how their complaints are handled can now appeal through new ombudsman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KvgdtT

Nigeria 'loses $6bn' from shady oil deal

The oil giants Eni and Shell are accused of knowing a deal for an oilfield would involve others paying bribes from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BxCqET

Facebook documents seized by MPs investigating privacy breach

Rarely-used Parliamentary powers were invoked to demand the documents from a US executive in London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r4VLXP

Facebook documents seized by MPs investigating privacy breach

Rarely-used Parliamentary powers were invoked to demand the documents from a US executive in London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r4VLXP

Carlos Ghosn 'denies' Nissan misconduct claims

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn remains in detention in Japan over allegations of wrongdoing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S6g4zy

Childcare: 'I left my job to spend time with my baby'

Should firms do more to help workers juggle their job with caring for children or an elderly relative? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zk13Dx

Carlos Ghosn: Five charts on the Nissan boss scandal

Five charts on the scandal surrounding Carlos Ghosn, whose downfall has shocked the global car industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AombZ8

The friends who giggled their way to an incontinence business

Friends Judith and Anne turned insecurity after surgery into an environmentally friendly business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QhetK1

Energy company apologises for bill mix up

Outfox the Market has apologised to all 100,000 of its customers after accidentally increasing bills by 25%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zq04Si

Volkswagen will recall 75,000 cars over seatbelt fault

The move follows a test that showed a rear seatbelt failing when cars turned sharply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kum8PU

'Our new-build home has 354 defects'

A couple says they still can't live in their new house in Worcester, two years after they bought it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DEskDI

How Bet365's Denise Coates hit her own jackpot

Denise Coates - Bet365's driving force - was named the UK's best-paid boss this week. What's her system? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RewciN

Should we still be giving gift cards this Christmas?

We spend £6bn a year on gift cards but waste £300m by forgetting to use them before they expire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DGsDxC

Meet Europe's 'only woman surfboard shaper'

Ellie Miller, believed to be Europe's only woman commercial surfboard shaper, talks about her job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BsWdoX

Vauxhall: Ellesmere Port plant workers stage mass walk out

Plan to cut 241 jobs is critical "during this difficult time within the industry" the carmaker says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OZUWZY

Residents revolt over Facebook group 'sale'

A London community Facebook group is furious after the administration rights were sold on by one of its members. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zofsyp

Spark Energy Supply ceases trading

Spark Energy Supply is part of a gas and electricity firm which employs more than 300 staff in Selkirk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PRAxvy

Black Friday shoppers 'spending less'

Data from Barclaycard shows more transactions on the day of discounts, but less being spent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PNHA8p

Fuel prices cut by Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's

Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's cut petrol and diesel prices as wholesale prices fall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2znU8ZT

Samsung apologises to sick factory workers

The formal apology comes after a long battle to win compensation for sick Samsung factory staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P1kuWR

Samsung apologises to sick factory workers

The formal apology comes after a long battle to win compensation for sick Samsung factory staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1kuWR

Virgin Atlantic in talks to rescue Flybe

Flybe confirms reports that it is in talks with Virgin, after the regional airline put itself up for sale. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DEhxcw

Google finally cleans up its Esta ads after eight years

It says machine learning will stop expensive unofficial Esta services from advertising on Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r3ghby

Airbnb sued for pulling West Bank settlements

Lawyers in Jerusalem accuse the holiday home rental giant of "grave and outrageous" discrimination. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zmAn57

Internships: More than a quarter unpaid, survey says

A study finds that most internships in media, fashion and the theatre are not paid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zqsxr1

Do property guardians have enough rights?

From old police stations to schools, could empty buildings provide thousands more homes across the UK? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DRYdJP

Black Friday and Cyber Monday online shopping tips

How to be a savvy shopper - and not come a cropper - in the Black Friday sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R7uQGq

'I live in disused buildings for cheaper rent'

From old police stations to schools, could empty buildings provide thousands more homes across the UK? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S5hYRd

GCHQ warns on Black Friday cyber-threat

The UK's cyber-security agency warns of "prime pickings" for criminals in the run-up to Christmas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AgpzoL

Government will miss smart meter deadline, watchdog warns

Another 39 million meters must be installed within two years to meet the government's 2020 target. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SaYFGd

D&G: China shopping sites pull products in ad backlash

The controversy over an ad campaign risks alienating the firm from one of the world's biggest luxury markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zmDJoO

'I've never got my full deposit back'

Campaigners say new laws may not stop tenants being charged hidden fees by landlords and agents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FMdf5o

D&G: China shopping sites pull products in ad backlash

The controversy over an ad campaign risks alienating the firm from one of the world's biggest luxury markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zmDJoO

How the fitness tracker became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the fitness tracker became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BqS7xD

GCHQ warns on Black Friday cyber-threat

The UK's cyber-security agency warns of "prime pickings" for criminals in the run-up to Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AgpzoL

Warning on 'misleading' Black Friday deals

Advertising watchdog days consumers can find it hard to tell if "sale" prices are actually good deals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DDplLC

Why do billions still lack basic sanitation?

Billions of people still have no access to basic toilets, at great risk to their health. Why? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R6OoL7

Government will miss smart meter deadline, watchdog warns

Another 39 million meters must be installed within two years to meet the government's 2020 target. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SaYFGd

Americans find meaning in money more than friends or religion

Americans obtain more meaning from career and money than friends or religion, research finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zjUH76

Top tips for online shopping this Christmas

Consumer affairs correspondent Colletta Smith has these tips for making the most of online shopping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ae2nqZ

Shell invests £300m at gas terminal

The energy giant Shell spends £300m to prolong the life of a gas terminal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OXjl29

Aldi's Kevin the carrot toy ad causes chaos and queues

The cuddly toy from Aldi's Christmas ad proves a sensation selling out online and sparking queues in store. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DRGzG1

Facebook v Soros: 'Congress must probe'

One of George Soros's lieutenants says US politicians must investigate Facebook's smear campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QgCG3a

Google rivals claim product search remains unfair

The solution put in place by Google following a record fine from the EU is not working, say rivals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sa0XW7

Noel Edmonds kick-starts bank battle as he enters jungle

TV figure to use I'm A Celebrity appearance to promote battle for compensation from Lloyds Bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Fzxlje

California fire conspiracies a hit on YouTube

Conspiracy videos about the California wildfires have clocked up millions of views on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FL9X2G

Facebook v Soros: 'Congress must probe'

One of George Soros's lieutenants says US politicians must investigate Facebook's smear campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QgCG3a

Mothercare's UK sales slide amid 'challenging' times

The troubled mother and baby products retailer warns its performance is expected to remain "volatile". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TB6eat

Loot box spending 'creates problem gamblers'

'Loot-box' spending in video games creates problem gamblers, a study finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qggwhs

British Gas owner to take £70m hit from price cap

Centrica, owner of British Gas, says Ofgem's price cap will cost it £70m in the first quarter of 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S7gMMZ

Price cap plan for rent-to-own sector

The regulator says the proposed cap on charges will benefit about 400,000 "financially vulnerable people". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zmQH5D

Low-paid women to be targeted in equality drive

Government policies will shift from getting more women into senior roles to removing economic barriers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r19sHo

Cycling awareness plan could lead to cheaper insurance for drivers

Discounts could be given to car drivers and motorcyclists under the government proposals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DSaMor

Carlos Ghosn: Nissan board to decide chairman's fate

The board meets on Thursday to determine chairman Carlos Ghosn's future after his arrest this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zv2oaP

Half of university tuition fees spent on teaching

University students need more open information about fees - and MPs warn of poor value on loan sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AfX3Um

Simon Jack and DJ Sideman talk housing

Radio 1 Xtra DJ Sideman and the BBC's Simon Jack talk housing - and buying a first home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S3BYUj

Window washing drone takes flight

A huge drone that can wash buildings and put out fires is being developed in Latvia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DCuIe7

Why Switzerland is worried about UK trade after Brexit

Switzerland may not be a European Union member - but has good reason to closely watch Brexit proceedings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KoKuuh

Beast from the East blamed as pothole compensation claims double

Highways England spent £164,341 on claims for vehicle damage caused by poor road surfaces in 2017/18. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DzfMgN

Investor says sorry for huge losses

James Cordier blames the losses that could total $150m on a "rogue wave" in the oil and gas markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DNCHFW

Number of child gamblers quadruples in just two years

The rapid rise in the number of child gamblers is "a generational scandal", says a campaigner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KktPYO

Extra Energy collapse is the sixth this year

Customers are being advised to sit tight, until they are transferred to a new supplier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R7YLxW

Facebook appeals against Cambridge Analytica fine

The social network says the UK's data watchdog £500,000 penalty was unjustified. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qZIxvs

Facebook appeals Cambridge Analytica fine

The social network says the UK's data watchdog £500,000 penalty was unjustified. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qZIxvs

M&S keeping 'vomit inducing' display

Feminists branded the festive shopfront - advertising "fancy little knickers" - "vomit-inducing". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qVtEKI

Bombardier to cut 490 more Northern Ireland jobs

The Canadian aircraft manufacturer employs about 4,000 people in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q8Gvrk

Facebook ads urge its staff to leak secrets

The Freedom from Facebook campaign is using the company's own ad tools to encourage staff to share details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DQTLuP

D&G apologise over Instagram 'hacks' amid racism accusations

Dolce & Gabbana say they have "nothing but respect for China" after launching a divisive ad campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FBLKLX

'Adult' furry erotica site hacked

The latest in a long line of hacks aimed at adult websites leaves millions of users exposed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fz9Ve7

UK’s highest-paid boss gives herself another pay rise

Denise Coates, the founder of Bet365 has seen her compensation rise to £265m as online gambling booms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OTq1OX

Ikea plans to hire thousands of staff for small stores

The Swedish furniture firm plans 11,500 new posts, but makes cuts elsewhere in a business revamp. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zjIgIq

Government borrowing worse than expected in October

The government borrowed £8.8bn in October, but the year-to-date deficit is the lowest for 13 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TxnBsJ

Number of child gamblers quadruples in just two years

The rapid rise in the number of child gamblers "a generational scandal", says a campaigner. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KktPYO

Carlos Ghosn: Custody 'extended by 10 days'

Japanese media reports the embattled Nissan chairman will remain in custody for 10 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PJwMYO

Patisserie Valerie auditor faces probe over alleged fraud

The accountancy watchdog is investigating Grant Thornton after fraud allegations at the cake stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OVBH3Q

TalkTalk to move headquarters to Salford from London

Hundreds of roles would be relocated from London, says the broadband provider. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PKopwt

US says China has 'not altered' unfair trade practices

The latest attacks come ahead of a high-stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping this month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QaEjiZ

Glamour magazine to go online only in the US

The magazine said it would target its readers online "on the platforms they frequent most". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dxkhs2

What's biting Apple?

Shares in the tech giant have dropped 25% since their October peak - so what's the problem? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DPkSWZ

Alex Rodriguez: 'London is open for business and baseball'

Former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez is in London to promote Major League Baseball in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qWXwX9

NY Stock Exchange President: 'A man wouldn't get that question'

Stacey Cunningham is the first female president of the New York Stock Exchange. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Fwm5nS

Black Friday: How sales have changed how we spend

British consumers are now buying more in November than in December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OWTOGy

US adviser hints at evicting China from WTO

One of President Trump's top advisers suggests there could be a case for "evicting China" from the WTO. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KkuTvJ

RBS customer lost thousands of pounds in scam

The bank insisted for over a year the customer was aware of the transaction and refused a refund. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BnTE7u

Carlos Ghosn : Renault names interim replacement

Thierry Bolloré will lead the French car maker but Carlos Ghosn remains as chairman and chief executive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qWd2m1

Elon Musk renames his BFR spacecraft Starship

The entrepreneur would not reveal why he had renamed the craft, which has still not yet been built. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DwdA9U

Markets slide as tech slowdown fears mount

The S&P 500 erases gains for 2018 as Apple shares continue to fall over concerns about iPhone demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Fv6ncv

Marks and Spencer knickers display branded 'vomit-inducing'

Women must have "fancy little knickers" while men must have "outfits to impress". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qRVIPc

Sugar tax on soft drinks raises £154m

Income from the levy, which began in April, is on track to meet the estimate of £240m for the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OWbUs6

Google helps boost High Street spending with search

Technology showing inventory for local shops will go live on Google search over next 12 months from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FzHkVT

Chicago lift fall: Six survive 875 North Michigan Avenue drama

Trapped in a falling Chicago lift, they thought they were going to die as they plummeted 84 floors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QYB0bC

Tumblr removed from Apple app store over abuse images

The app was removed from Apple's store after images showing child sexual abuse were discovered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OT12vi

Boots travel insurer faces double investigation

A firm called Travel Insurance Facilities is being accused of denying proper care to policyholders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DylW0H

Tumblr removed from Apple app store over abuse images

The app was removed from Apple's store after images showing child sexual abuse were discovered. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OT12vi

Elon Musk renames his BFR spacecraft Starship

The entrepreneur would not reveal why he had renamed the craft, which has still not yet been built. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DwdA9U

What's gone wrong at Victoria's Secret?

A new boss has been named to lead the brand, which is grappling with declining sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dy1KvV

Migrant workers send home £8bn to families

The UN says money sent home pays for school, but too much is taken in transfer charges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QWalfP

Brexit fears fail to dent EasyJet bookings

The airline reports record annual profits and says sales for next year are "promising". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PGle8W

Airbnb removes Israeli West Bank settlement listings

The US firm says it will take home rentals in Israeli settlements on occupied land off its website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bix3JC

Reality Check: Can you be 'employed' for one hour's work?

How many hours do you need to work to be officially classified as "employed"? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QUQZYd

Father sues McDonald's over 'advertising' of Happy Meals

A class-action lawsuit alleges McDonald's Happy Meals break local laws against marketing to children. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DuAIFH

Nissan shares fall on Ghosn arrest

Carlos Ghosn has been accused of "significant acts of misconduct", including under-reporting his pay package. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DO6U7M

Transgender women in India: 'This is how we survive'

Transgender people in India were granted legal status in 2014 but many face discrimination and struggle to find work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DNhaNz

Would you buy a handbag from Plada or Loius Vuitton?

From fake shops to copycat products, firms around the world are losing billions to copyright theft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DNBkqY

How to check if Black Friday deals really are cheaper

Price-trackers can show the history of what on-line retailers have been charging from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BjpkuL

Meet @JohnLewis - the John Lewis that isn't the British retailer

Every year an American lecturer is mixed up with the retailer but now he has his own Christmas ad from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qdvs04

Airbnb removes Israeli West Bank settlement listings

The US firm says it will take home rentals in Israeli settlements on occupied land off its website. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Bix3JC

Wall Street sees red as tech shares plunge

Apple and Facebook lead US stock markets lower as US-China trade concerns resurge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DMIDPI

Instagram targets fake likes and comments

The photo-sharing service say it will warn those using popularity-boosting services before taking action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qWktKa

Blackout for thousands of dark web pages

Hackers have deleted more than 6,500 sites being held on a popular Dark Web server. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BhzHPH

Bitcoin falls below $5,000

The fall brings the total value of all Bitcoin in existence to below $87bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zd61BS

Bitcoin falls below $5000

The fall brings the total value of all Bitcoin in existence to below $87bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zd61BS

TalkTalk hack attack: Friends jailed for cyber crimes

Matthew Hanley, 23, and Connor Allsopp, 21, accessed customers' information during the cyber attack. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FuPmiJ

TalkTalk hack attack: Friends jailed for cyber crimes

Matthew Hanley, 23, and Connor Allsopp, 21, accessed customers' information during the cyber attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FuPmiJ

Carlos Ghosn: Renault-Nissan's relentless 'cost killer'

The boss of Renault-Nissan is one of the car industry's big beasts who has revived two global giants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QU1A5L

Why industry can combat climate change

Cutting emissions from heavy industry would generate savings and boost economic growth, commission argues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ORtj57

CBI 'Confederation of European Industry'

The prime minster is urged to think again, not to sign her withdrawal agreement and not listen to the CBI which was branded the "Confederation of European Industry". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DP6RbO

Google halts glucose-sensing contact lens project

The contact lens was designed to help people with diabetes monitor their glucose levels from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DLxY7F

What has happened to Woolworths' stores 10 years after closure?

Ten years after the collapse of the High Street chain, discount chains now own many of its old stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PCrONv

'Crunchy but sawdust-like': Our verdict on edible insects

Sainsbury's is the first UK supermarket to stock edible insects - but just how tasty are they? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PBzpvP

Consumers 'wrongly' told they do not have PPI

Banks are accused of giving incorrect information to customers seeking compensation for mis-sold PPI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TrxYi2

Dalby Forest sleeping mouse leaves visitors shut out

Staff at Dalby Forest in the North York Moors wondered why an electric barrier was playing up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PwtO9X

Spyro's missing subtitles anger gamers

Deaf gamers have urged developers to patch the magic dragon and add subtitles to the Spyro games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QW5rPY

Parents struggle to handle children's tech habits

Curbing excessive gadget use among children is hard, say parents asked for survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KdaiJK

Vision Direct hack puts customers' money at risk

Contact lens retailer says anyone who entered their details over a six-day period may be affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QPjhDw

Vision Direct hack puts customers' money at risk

Contact lens retailer says anyone who entered their details over a six-day period may be affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QPjhDw

Theresa May seeks business support for Brexit plan

The PM is stressing immigration changes in a CBI speech - amid the threat of a leadership challenge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TqiQS2

'Tulip' tower planned for London's skyline

The building will feature internal slides and moving transparent pods which run outside the building. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FEB1R8

Nissan plans to oust Carlos Ghosn over 'misconduct'

The Japanese car firm says an internal investigation shows Mr Ghosn had been under-reporting his pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FwO8DT

Parents struggle to handle children's tech habits

Curbing excessive gadget use among children is hard, say parents asked for survey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KdaiJK

'My husband ran up a £58,000 debt in my name'

Government should press ahead with plans to define such behaviour as domestic abuse, say campaigners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dvo0GA

TSB appoints Debbie Crosbie as new boss after IT fiasco

Debbie Crosbie will replace Paul Pester who resigned after the IT meltdown at the bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PAhnds

The clock that cost its inventor millions

Thomas Bromley failed to renew the patent on his digital clock, and missed out on a fortune. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TlNdZz

Sony won't be attending E3 next year

For the first time in 24 years, Sony won't be at the huge gaming convention in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fw3uZ8

Streaming wars: Can Disney topple Netflix?

Netflix is the leader in online video. Will Disney's plans check its growth? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S22BZO

Energy firms likely to miss smart meter deadline, warns Which?

Which? says suppliers would have to triple their installation rate to reach the 2020 deadline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DLD2c9

Australia's Fairfax gets green light to merge with Nine

Fairfax gets "overwhelming" shareholder support for the deal, in a big shake-up of Australian media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A4eB5G

Energy firms likely to miss smart meter deadline, warns Which?

Which? says suppliers would have to triple their installation rate to reach the 2020 deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DLD2c9

'You'll fail a lot, but failure is hollow'

You'll fail a lot but you'll learn as an entrepreneur from your failures, says Mohamed Al Awadhi. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A2ZwRN

UK's richest man eyes North Sea oil and gas fields

Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos is in talks to buy assets reportedly worth $3bn from ConocoPhillips. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PDVwlc

Apec summit ends without statement over US-China division

There is no formal leaders's statement for the first time amid competing visions for the region. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A1HzTz

Mental health: Firms ask PM to deliver on pledge

Bosses ask the PM to honour a pledge to give it the same status as physical health in the workplace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TnkSC3

Dream job: ‘My 9-to-5 is a US road trip’

Financial adviser Leo Millward has found a way to turn his job into an American road-trip odyssey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KcgySj

The streaming wars: Can Disney topple Netflix?

Netflix is the leader in online video. Will Disney's plans check its growth? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S22BZO

Klarna: The £1bn High Street giant you might not know

Klarna is a Swedish bank taking the High Street by storm. But critics say it could cause problem debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PC6tnH

Xi Jinping: US-China trade war will produce no winners

The Chinese leader's comments can be seen as a veiled swipe at Donald Trump's America First policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DJ4CGX

University students hit by wave of fake tax refund emails

The UK's tax authority says thousands of reports have come in from various universities in the last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QLX5tW

Publisher of the 'i' newspaper sets out rescue plan

Johnston Press plans to file for administration with its assets then immediately sold to its lenders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qPkAXT

How long can gin stay in high spirits?

Gin has gone from a drink for posh parents and old buffers to the hippest spirit in the UK - but is it on the wane again? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FATei6

Brexit turmoil: Small businesses 'fed up with the whole thing'

Small businesses owners give their reaction to the Brexit talks and the PM's draft Brexit agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OQcZ4G

Trump raises hopes of China trade deal

The US president says he thinks a "deal will be made" with China over trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OLcNE1

John Jones was charged a £240 break fee despite being with Virgin for seven years.

John Jones tells the BBC he was charged a £240 contract break fee despite being with Virgin Media for seven years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BbgJKH

Publisher pulls plug on ShortList magazine

Free men's mag with 500,000 circulation ends print edition as publisher focuses on Stylist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K8zRMe

Pound steadies after biggest fall since 2016

Sterling stabilises after Thursday's political turmoil, although shares in banks and housebuilders remain weak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FpWywL

Award for wartime flight trainer returned to service

Tens of thousands of pilots trained in a tiny, mechanical flight simulator which has been restored. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OOWbLo

Christmas adverts: Do people care about what they see?

Billion of pounds will be spent, but do people want to see commercial messages on their screens? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zbu6Jg

What does the Brexit deal mean for you?

BBC experts answer your questions on the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T9TqrD

Search starts for next National Lottery operator

Gambling Commission wants next operator to maximise returns to good causes after Camelot's licence ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FrhqDC

EE and Virgin Media fined £13.3m for overcharging customers

The companies overcharged phone and broadband customers leaving their contracts early, Ofcom says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TfJblv

Hockney painting breaks auction record for living artist

The price of Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) is the highest for a living artist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qNJtD1

EE and Virgin Media fined £13.3m for overcharging customers

The companies overcharged phone and broadband customers leaving their contracts early, Ofcom said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TfJblv

Rolls-Royce boss says May's Brexit deal is better than no deal

The boss of engineering giant Rolls-Royce says politicians must get behind a "practical plan" for Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DGvKqd

Japan Airlines tightens alcohol rules for pilots

The new safety measures follow a string of incidents and delayed flights due to intoxicated pilots. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PvLnqQ

'How Amazon helped me transition to a woman'

Sophie Roberts is a software developer at the tech giant who came out at work in October. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fquedp

How 'miniature suns' could provide cheap, clean energy

Is much-heralded nuclear fusion finally ready to fulfil its promise of abundant energy for all? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qP90vF

'How Amazon helped me transition to a woman'

Sophie Roberts is a software developer at the tech giant who came out at work in October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Fquedp

Properties 'taking longer to sell'

Sellers typically wait more than three months before their home goes under offer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K6Uzff

Lion Air crash: Boeing sued by victim's family over aircraft design

A lawsuit is filed against the US manufacturer over an alleged design fault with its 737 Max jet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K74Isy

The battle of the Christmas adverts: what's the magic formula?

From John Lewis' tear-jerker to Iceland's palm oil campaign - what makes a great Christmas ad? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FmQyVm

Google's Alphabet gives up on rescue robots

The technology giant will close its Schaft robotics division after failing to find a buyer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PwpdEQ

Facebook accused of dark PR tactics

Facebook is embroiled in a new controversy over the tactics it used to discredit its critics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PVOdVD

Prince William criticises social media firms

Prince William and Catherine were at the BBC to discuss its work on combating cyber-bullying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TcTmYd

Brexit: Scottish fishing industry calls for clarity

Fishing leaders, skippers and traders are seeking more specifics on the draft agreement on leaving the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zcMem7

Manchester United revenues slip on fewer home games

The club said sales of matchday tickets and merchandise fell in the first quarter of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qMtpBL

Facebook accused of dark PR tactics

Facebook is embroiled in a new controversy over the tactics it used to discredit its critics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PVOdVD

Brexit: A guide to where we are

Theresa May has agreed a draft Brexit deal with Brussels. What happens now? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QCfI3q

Asda revival continues as sales rise again

The Walmart-owned supermarket reports its sixth consecutive quarterly increase in sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QIMUq1

Brexit agreement: What does the 585-page document say?

The BBC's Adam Fleming takes a brief look at what's in the 585-page Brexit agreement document. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OIczgV

Japan's cyber-security minister has 'never used a computer'

Yoshitaka Sakurada is responsible for ensuring the 2020 Olympic Games are not hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q1r18h

Beyoncé buys out Ivy Park venture from Sir Philip Green

The Ivy Park gymwear brand is now 100% owned by Beyoncé's management company Parkwood. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B6KbkL

Pound dives after Brexit secretary's resignation

Sterling has lost about 1% against both dollar and the euro after Dominic Raab and Shailesh Vara quit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zTvGix

Retail sales see slide in October

The 0.5% fall last month defied expectations of a 0.2% increase as consumers put their wallets away. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TiqX31

Royal Mail profits more than halve

Boss says performance has been disappointing but vows to continue cutting costs and improving productivity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QJKwzg

Pubs fail to stop underage gambling, watchdog warns

Nine out of ten pubs do not prevent teenagers from using gaming machines, Gambling Commission says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TbaaPj

BBC accused of 'not untangling mess' over freelancers' tax

Hundreds of BBC presenters could be asked to repay tax, a new spending watchdog report finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QKtdy8

Uber loss tops $1bn loss ahead of planned IPO next year

The ride-sharing firm's losses grew in the last quarter, with a slight rise in revenues and bookings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K3r0v7

UK toymakers unveil their Christmas wish-list

The UK's toymakers unveil what they hope will be this year's most sought-after Christmas presents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RTWwyp

Will superfast 5G mobile be worth it?

Superfast 5G mobile promises lots of benefits, but will it be worth the money? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zRhrLh

MiSafes' child-tracking smartwatches are 'easy to hack'

Researchers find a way to reveal the locations of children wearing MiSafes watches and spy on them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RRv4Bp

Hand car washes should be licensed say MPs

Environmental Audit Committee says cheap hand car washes should be licensed to prevent "modern slavery". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QIA1w2

Parents spending heavily on mystery toys

The UK toy sector banks on the surge in Christmas sales of "surprise" collectable toys after a troubled year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pqj39j

Ford Bridgend: Ineos Land Rover Defender decision expected

A UK government letter emphasises "unrivalled corporate tax support" to attract production to Bridgend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PWJ6Er

Apple Stores to employ human trafficking victims

The technology company's retail chief reveals the initiative as she is given the Stop Slavery Award. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QI8xH4

Sterling rallies after May announces Cabinet backs deal

The pound has recovered ground after the Cabinet backed the prime minister's draft Brexit deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QFUMsk

Apple Stores to employ human trafficking victims

The technology company's retail chief reveals the initiative as she is given the Stop Slavery Award. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QI8xH4

TK Maxx and Amazon among shops selling real fur as faux

BBC Watchdog Live finds retailers selling rabbit, fox and raccoon dog fur to unsuspecting shoppers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A2iFn5

Ex-UBS trader Kweku Adoboli being deported

The former trader convicted of fraud is taken to Heathrow Airport despite a campaign to stop deportation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pw2iK5

IMF's Lagarde says central banks could issue digital money

IMF boss Christine Lagarde said state-backed digital currencies could make transactions safer and cheaper. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B4Zx9v

May hints at U-turn over fixed-odds betting terminals

It comes after 70 MPs call on the government to cut the largest wager on FOBTs from April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K1Xvty

House of Fraser to shut another four stores

The retailer, bought by Sports Direct, will close its Lakeside, Metrocentre, Norwich and Nottingham outlets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qMAfab

Call of Duty 'swatting' death prankster pleads guilty

The 25-year-old had fooled police into thinking a father-of-two had murdered a family member. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PTT1e9

Commercial nuclear reprocessing ends at Sellafield site

The plant will operate until the 2070s as a storehouse for spent fuel as the site is cleaned up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RVhBso

Google accused of 'trust demolition' over health app

DeepMind now wants its health app to become an AI assistant for nurses and doctors around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q36FM8

Addison Lee loses appeal on worker rights

Court upholds ruling that drivers are employees, not self-employed, in major blow to taxi company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RTmfH7

US asks London court to hand over two alleged hackers

The men are accused of helping cause $530m of losses to banks and other businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PXsnRz

SSE admits 'some uncertainty' over merger with Npower

SSE and Npower have already delayed the tie-up which would create the UK's second-biggest energy company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QBxh3E

UK inflation holds steady at 2.4% in October

Falls in the cost of food and clothing are offset by rising utility bills and petrol prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q1Y0t0

'Ugly' mistake sends Google data to China

A botched update to network hardware meant an African ISP wrongly took over Google net addresses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OJcIjY

German economy contracts in third quarter on weak trade

Europe's largest economy contracted from July to September - its first quarter-on-quarter fall since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QGXGgq

IMF's Lagarde says central banks could issue digital money

IMF boss Christine Lagarde said state-backed digital currencies could make transactions safer and cheaper. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B4Zx9v

Japan GDP: Natural disasters hit economic growth

Rising protectionism could threaten exports and the growth outlook for the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FiMQvO

The wedding brides without a dress

Bridal store Berketex Bride's collapse has left hundreds of women without an outfit for their big day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PqUZmx

Australia animals: Making 'baby formula' for native wildlife

Wombaroo develops species-specific formulas to feed injured and orphaned wildlife. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qGu2N8

Christmas ad spending 'to hit new high'

The Advertising Association says firms will spend £6.4bn on seasonal advertising this Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B3yv2c

Italy budget: Rome rejects European Commission demands

Italy's cabinet sticks to its big-spending budget plan despite a threat of fines from Brussels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K3hIPQ

Flybe 'up for sale' weeks after profit warning

The regional airline is expected to say that its board is exploring a sale or a merger with a rival. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QF693S

Pink Legacy diamond sold for world record price

The Pink Legacy diamond sold for 50.3 million Swiss Francs ($50m), a world record price per carat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qHC9Je

JUUL suspends flavoured e-cigarette sales to curb teen use

The company, under pressure to curb its popularity with teenagers, is temporarily stopping retail sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z9RuHc

Oil price drops amid fears over demand

The latest falls come after oil cartel Opec reduces its forecast for global oil demand next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zTed9S

Millions 'misspent on green energy abuse'

Energy regulator Ofgem is accused of mismanagement by a whistleblower. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OI3Ivw

Spotify launches streaming service in the Middle East

The music streaming powerhouse hopes to tap into the region's millions of digitally-connected consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FjSJJl

Premier League: Susanna Dinnage named new chief executive

Susanna Dinnage is named as the new chief executive of the Premier League, replacing Richard Scudamore. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PUUmkD

First 5G cities in UK named by EE

The UK's big cities will be the first to get the futuristic mobile technology, says mobile operator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K4WktC

Pound surges on hopes of Brexit breakthrough

Analysts have warned the rally could be short lived if a deal isn't agreed by the cabinet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OHLz0K

First 5G cities in UK named by EE

The UK's big cities will be the first to get the futuristic mobile technology, says mobile operator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K4WktC

Brexit: Can firms stop stocks running low?

More firms are stockpiling as concerns about shortages of food, medicines, car parts and much else increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z8HLAJ

Berketex Bride in administration

The bridal store has ceased trading and closed down all 14 of its outlets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zaQG4G

Amazon names locations for new US HQs

The online giant plans major new campuses in New York and next to the Pentagon near Washington DC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QECTdk

Esports Awards: Ninja 'blessed' to pick up two awards

The streamer says he feels "blessed and honoured" after winning personality and streamer of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zaLJZE

Flipkart boss resigns after misconduct investigation

Flipkart-owner Walmart said investigation into misconduct found "lapses in judgement". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PrHlQm

Food taste 'not protected by copyright' rules EU court

Court of Justice was asked to rule in a copyright case involving two Dutch cream cheese products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qJf9cT

'Ugly' mistake sends Google data to China

A botched update to network hardware meant an African ISP wrongly took over Google net addresses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OJcIjY

'Gross' furry Pikachu divides Pokemon fans

Many fans say the new look Pikachu is "grotesque" and "disgusting". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QD5YpD

Hitman 2: Sean Bean on being killed in video game

The actor plays a so called "elusive" target which only appears for a short period of time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DBU2li

Iceland Christmas ad: Petition to show it on TV hits 670k

The advert was not approved to be shown on TV because it breaches the rules on political advertising. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OFl5gH

Softbank IPO: A guide to the Japanese tech giant

The firm is planning a $21bn IPO of its mobile unit that could fund a fresh wave of tech investments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FlkXDq

UK unemployment rose in summer

UK unemployment increased by 21,000 to 1.38 million in three months to September, figures from ONS say from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QDKxF7

Enigma codebreaker 'taking secrets to grave'

Margaret Wilson, 95, says she will hold true to an oath she swore at Bletchley Park in World War Two. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FfoWkY

'How Instagram became my support system'

For women facing challenges ranging from eating disorders to IVF, it can be a vital resource. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QCE64Z

Poldark makers buy rights to Sir Philip Green story

The company behind TV's Poldark and Victoria buys the rights to a book about Sir Philip Green. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qK6ff4

Premier Foods boss to step down

Gavin Darby's announcement comes four months after he survived a shareholder revolt against him. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QEx3Zu

Britain's worst and best online retailers named by Which?

DIY chain Homebase runs Britain's worst online shop, according to a survey by consumer group Which?. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QF3ozl

Apple iPhone sales fears rock Wall Street

The tech giant's share price fall has wiped more than $40bn off its market value. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FgvYWE

Purple Tuesday: 'Embarrassment' of going shopping in a wheelchair

Holly Greader from Cardiff tells the BBC what going shopping is like for her as a wheelchair user. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Plpryu

'Why shopping can be so embarrassing for me'

Why retailers need to be doing more for their disabled customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QDbOaq

Can listening to bees tell us why they are in decline?

Scientists hope artificial intelligence will gives us more insights into bee health and behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dgz4rc

Have 'non-traditional' advent calendars peaked already?

Calendars featuring gifts like cosmetics or wine have become a huge hit, but are there too many of them? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B3H6lP

Can listening to bees tell us why they are in decline?

Scientists hope artificial intelligence will gives us more insights into bee health and behaviour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dgz4rc

'Admitting problems helped us get debt-free'

A quarter of those in serious financial difficulty wait more than two years to seek help, a charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T98J3K

Which? survey names Britain's worst - and best - online retailers

DIY retailer Homebase runs Britain's worst online shop, according to a survey by the consumer group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QF3ozl

Why complaining really does take all day

Research suggests on average 24 hours a year are spent complaining, while at work, about poor service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z54tKg

Car crash data thief 'unlucky' to be jailed

A car repair worker is the first person to be sentenced to jail as a result of a UK data watchdog prosecution. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QEbloK

Car crash data thief 'unlucky' to be jailed

A car repair worker is the first person to be sentenced to jail as a result of a UK data watchdog prosecution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QEbloK

Apple iPhone sales fears rock Wall Street

The tech giant's share price fall has wiped more than $40bn off its market value. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FgvYWE

US overtakes China in top supercomputer list

A new list of the world's most powerful machines puts the US in the top two spots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DE4cSm

Xiaomi criticised for UK smartphone £1 flash sale

Xiaomi offered only two or three phones at the advertised price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DB2SiW

Xiaomi criticised for UK smartphone £1 flash sale

Xiaomi offered only two or three phones at the advertised price. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DB2SiW

Ex-Stobart boss denies improperly taking £5m in expenses

Andrew Tinkler was part of a campaign to oust the Stobart Group's chairman, a court hears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T7fkLW

Amazon asked to share Echo data in US murder case

A US judge asks Amazon to hand over audio recordings from an Echo device in a house where two women died. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqTDZe

Douglas Rain: Actor who voiced Hal in 2001: A Space Odyssey dies

Canadian actor Douglas Rain voiced the chilling computer in the landmark sci-fi film. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OEQfoe

Steam bug allowed unlimited free downloads

Valve awarded the researcher that found the issue a bug bounty of $20,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PmL2GR

Russia suspected of jamming GPS signal in Finland

Finland's PM suggests it was jammed deliberately in northern Finnish airspace during Nato exercises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TbjkeC

Tobacco shares hit on US menthol ban fear

Shares in BAT and Imperial Brands tumble after reports suggest the US will ban menthol cigarettes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RK1DRE

Michelin action group to meet for first time

The group was set up after the French tyre firm announced plans to close its Dundee plant with the loss of 845 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z7QHXb

Pound falls as Brexit uncertainty rises

The currency sags as Prime Minister Theresa May struggles to broker a cabinet agreement on Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PVwDAS

Diageo sells Seagram's and sambuca brands

The drinks giant says the sale will allow it to have "greater focus" on its US premium brands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OEDIkD

What is fake news and how can you identify it?

Fake news is not only news that you disagree with. It can also very closely mimic real news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B0dS7b

Chelsea Pensioners' verdict on WW1 VR experience

Nothing to be Written is a VR experience about field postcards sent home by soldiers during WW1. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dz2SjA

Alibaba Singles Day sales frenzy surpasses records

The Chinese firm's shopping bonanza day saw customers spend a record $30.8bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dgnlcb

Tech boss: 'Get trust right and you will succeed'

Technology incubator CEO Ben Brabyn says if new firms can gain customers' trust, they'll succeed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z4IAux

Firms 'struggling to recruit as overseas staff stay away'

The number of EU and non-EU migrants in the UK workplace has slowed from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PrY7Pq

RBS 'paid £400 a day for envelope-stuffing'

The bank, which is 62% taxpayer-owned, says skilled staff were used occasionally as "short-term support". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QATmiK

Alibaba Singles Day sales frenzy surpasses records

China's e-commerce giant's shopping day hit a record $1bn in sales in just 85 seconds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dgnlcb

Daily Mail-owner DMGT 'looking to buy i newspaper'

The owner of the Daily Mail is reportedly looking to acquire the i paper from Johnston Press. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JTSdQU

The cost of renting in the UK in seven charts

The typical one-bed home in England costs £600 a month to rent, but this hides a big divide across the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JUuLDc

Persimmon boss retained £15m in bonus deal

Housebuilding boss Jeff Fairburn saved millions because of the method used to cut his share bonus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PPgm0o

What do tampons and WWI have in common?

Tampons, drones and more surprising innovations from World War One that changed the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RT0rf5

Meeting Kosovo's clickbait merchants

Western web-users lap up misinformation online - these are the shady "merchants" who push it on Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F9EVRw

Government-subsidised plug-in cars may never have been charged

Research for the BBC shows plug-in hybrids bought for fleets with subsidies may never have been charged. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DwFzqE

My Brexit box: The people stockpiling food

Are people right to be worried about the availability of certain foods when the UK leaves the EU? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RJXmxO

Would you ask your colleagues what they earn?

It might make you feel uncomfortable, but it could pave the way to more equal pay, say campaigners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DwFyD6

Essex 'could rival Champagne for wine production'

Climate change has made the home of the Sugar Hut ripe for growing grapes, experts claim. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RNTE6j

Cammell Laird: Unite union workers vote to strike over job fears

Some Cammell Laird workers vote to strike over fears the Merseyside shipbuilder may shed 290 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RLReF8

Man sent letter bomb to Bitcoin firm 'over password reset'

UK police believe the Swede sent the "potentially lethal" bomb after a password reset request was refused. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z0YiXr

Gracie: Pay discrimination 'embedded' in our culture

Carrie Gracie, who quit as the BBC's China editor in protest over being paid less than her male peers, says pay discrimination is embedded in our culture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dvxr9S

Ryanair plane seized by French authorities in cash row

The plane, which was en route to London Stansted, had 149 passengers on board. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JSQYkX

US man pleads guilty to game hacking charges

Gamers were prevented from playing for hours by attacks that targeted popular titles from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T0eUXY

Supermarkets win £300m cash machine case

Sainsbury's and Tesco are among those set to be refunded millions of pounds, following a court ruling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T1vjLo

Netflix chief Reed Hastings ready for Disney Plus battle

Reed Hastings says the firm does not fear the launch of Disney's new online streaming service next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JQCqCm

The gamer who spent seven years in his dressing gown

A gamer who spent years adrift in an online world has developed a board game to help isolated young people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z201f6

Chinese headmaster fired over secret coin mining at school

A stack of crypto-currency mining machines was found after teachers complained about excessive noise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JQv0ir

Sabrina makers sued by Satanic Temple over statue

Netflix and Warner Brothers face a $50m lawsuit by the group over a statue of goat deity Baphomet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dw63Zv

Chinese headmaster fired over secret coin mining at school

A stack of crypto-currency mining machines was found after teachers complained about excessive noise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JQv0ir

Byte: Vine creator to launch new video-looping app

It's been two years since Vine was binned by Twitter, but its creator says the successor is coming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JQKX8k

UK economy grew 0.6% in third quarter of 2018

UK economy grew 0.6% in third quarter of 2018, Office for National Statistics says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qCjvm3

Brexit stockpiling: No room at food warehouse in Cardiff

Food companies worried about a "no-deal" Brexit are storing away supplies at warehouses, a boss says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zDOaU7

Next settles with Scamp & Dude over copying claims

The retailer will give profits from a disputed design to fashion label Scamp & Dude to donate to charity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zFjOk3

Top banks in cyber-attack 'war game'

The Bank of England is testing the UK's ability to withstand a major cyber-attack on financial institutions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SYJdy8

Netflix chief shrugs off competition from Disney and Amazon

Reed Hastings says the firm does not fear the launch of Disney's new online streaming service next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JQCqCm

Stephen Hawking personal effects fetch £1.8m at auction

A copy of the physicist's signed PhD thesis sells for £584,750, nearly four times the guide price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RIeyDK

Alibaba Singles Day: Dollars or data?

Singles Day is the biggest online shopping day, and possibly Alibaba's biggest for data collection. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SVxHU5

How the teddy bear became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the teddy bear became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OvxR0V

Retailers shut 2,700 shops in first half of the year

PwC says high street turmoil will continue, as gap between shop closures and openings hits record level. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ozig0t

Is renting cheaper in the next street? Use our map to find out

Try our interactive map to see how monthly rents change by postcode. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FbArtD

MPs: Are vulnerable bank customers being treated fairly?

MPs want to know how vulnerable people are coping with bank branch and ATM closures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qBbOfO

Could these balls help reduce plastic pollution?

Microplastics have swamped our ecosystem. Can tech help prevent them entering our water systems? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T2xb6W

Could these balls help reduce plastic pollution?

Microplastics have swamped our ecosystem. Can tech help prevent them entering our water systems? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T2xb6W

Energy firms SSE and Npower renegotiate terms of merger

"Big Six" energy suppliers SSE and Npower say price cap means they need to renegotiate their merger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FlfPPY

Disney results get box office boost

The media company is shifting its focus to online streaming amid competition from Netflix and Amazon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PNfVnn

Paypal stops handling payments for Tommy Robinson

The Paypal account for Mr Robinson has been closed after it violated the payment firm's policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QujCeT

Paypal stops handling payments for Tommy Robinson

The Paypal account for Mr Robinson has been closed after it violated the payment firm's policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QujCeT

KPMG stops consultancy for audit clients

The "big four" accountancy firm becomes the first to say it will not offer consultancy to audit clients. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PhUkUA

YouTube to label government and public-funded clips

Videos from news sources that get government or public funds will be highlighted by the video site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QvhYJF

China's Xiaomi enters UK with phones, wristband and scooter

The world's fourth bestselling smartphone-maker aims to win consumers by maintaining tight margins. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AUXMf0

How the VBS 'bank heist' sparked a parliamentary brawl in South Africa

The collapse of a rural bank reveals the extent of corruption in South Africa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qAM8jy

Glitch leaves childminders unpaid for a week

A problem with the Tax-Free Childcare system has left some childminders waiting a week for their money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yXGso6

The Asian businesses surviving high street closures

Does the resilience of independent Asian businesses make them better equipped to survive the challenges of Brexit? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SStsZs

How do you score on this money quiz for teenagers?

Moneysavingexpert founder Martin Lewis is donating thousands of financial education textbooks to schools. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DtMCk6

Sainsbury's boss warns food 'can't be stockpiled' for no-deal Brexit

Mike Coupe says food imports "can't be stockpiled" ahead of a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AUfP5c

Bombardier cuts 5,000 jobs globally

Canadian plane and transportation manufacturer also reveals plans to sell assets worth $1.2bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OyU7qH

Facebook delays mandatory political ad ID checks

The verification system will be voluntary until it becomes harder to fool, says Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qwebRc

Dutchman, 69, brings lawsuit to lower his age 20 years

Emile Ratelband wants to officially change his birth date by 20 years to boost his Tinder prospects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PjlACc

Online property adverts 'refusing' tenants on benefits

A study says that 10% of online property adverts in England specify "no DSS" or "no benefit claimants". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Du37fR

Dyson wins ruling over vacuum cleaner tests

The UK engineering firm claimed the European testing regime unfairly favoured rivals' models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yX8ssg

Plane plummets 500ft in 18 seconds after error

Fourty-four passengers and four crew were on board during the incident on the Flybe flight in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qp4xep

China's Xinhua agency unveils AI news presenter

The state news agency Xinhua says the nameless presenter will help reduce news production costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2POjbPh

Finland: Where second-hand comes first

As concern grows about climate change and resources, is it time to re-use more of our junk? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FjLlNU

China's Xinhua agency unveils AI news presenter

The state news agency Xinhua says the nameless presenter will help reduce news production costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2POjbPh

YouTube U-turn over Red Dead Redemption 2 suffragette clips

The site says it made a mistake when it wiped videos of a women's vote campaigner being murdered. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOebVu

Dyson wins ruling over vacuum cleaner tests

The UK engineering firm claimed the European testing regime unfairly favoured rivals' models. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yX8ssg

What the US mid-terms mean for business

The business world did well from Donald Trump's first years as president. Will that continue? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yXwTWx

Thousands still watch TV in black and white

More than 7,000 people stick with monochrome viewing half a century after colour broadcasts began. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AR5FlI

Climate change: Bug covered 'bionic mushroom' generates clean energy

Mushrooms for lunch inspire scientists to try to generate electricity from a fungus covered in bacteria. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ou95OQ

Tesla names new chair to replace Elon Musk

Robyn Denholm takes over in the role from Elon Musk, who agreed to make way for an independent chairman. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OvirtP

Children are being 'datafied from birth'

Internet giants and toy-makers should be clear about the data they collect, children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ox5QX0

Sainsbury's profits rise in tough market

The supermarket chain, which is in merger talks with Asda, admits the market is "very competitive". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QtgMGI

Tesla names new chair to replace Elon Musk

Robyn Denholm takes over in the role from Elon Musk, who agreed to make way for an independent chairman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OvirtP

Duke of York: Keep 'engaging' with Saudis

Prince Andrew says his Pitch@Palace initiative should not stop supporting entrepreneurs in the Kingdom. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JNoPLY

Japan's Toshiba to withdraw from UK nuclear power project

NuGen had been developing the Moorside nuclear power station project in Cumbria, north-west England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RCqvLc

The thermal rescue drone that finds woodland wanderers

Researchers in Latvia are developing drones that can find people who are lost in the forest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JMLDM4

Thousands still watch TV in black and white

More than 7,000 people stick with monochrome viewing half a century after colour broadcasts began. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AR5FlI

The thermal rescue drone that finds woodland wanderers

Researchers in Latvia are developing drones that can find people who are lost in the forest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JMLDM4

Choppy waters for Greek shipping sector

Greece’s key shipping industry – the biggest in the world – is going to be greatly affected by the US ban on Iranian oil exports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AR5DdA

Wall Street gains after US mid-terms

The Dow and S&P 500 jumped 2.1%, while the Nasdaq climbed 2.6%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oqwn8l

Samsung shows off folding smartphone

Samsung unveils a folding handset that turns into a tablet at an event in San Francisco. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yWqACq

Samsung shows off folding smartphone

Samsung unveils a folding handset that turns into a tablet at an event in San Francisco. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yWqACq

Red Dead 2 suffragette clips deleted by YouTube

The video clips site says clips of attacks on the women's vote campaigner broke its rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OuoIWF

Michael Kors and Coty shares hit by weak European sales

Shares in the fashion firm and cosmetics company plunge after reporting weak sales in Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AQkhlk

JK Rowling sues former employee for £24,000

The Harry Potter author claims the ex-employee used her money to fund shopping sprees for luxury goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FimBFM

5G will let users ditch fixed-line home broadband, says Three

The chief executive of Three UK says UK homes could benefit from giving up their fixed-line connections. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qARZW5

5G will let users ditch fixed-line home broadband, says Three

The chief executive of Three UK says UK homes could benefit from giving up their fixed-line connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qARZW5

League of Legends firm sued over workers' sexism claims

Riot Games faces legal action over its alleged "bro culture" workplace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JOSHba

League of Legends firm sued over workers' sexism claims

Riot Games faces legal action over its alleged "bro culture" workplace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOSHba

John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield to step down

John Lewis Partnership says Sir Charlie Mayfield will depart in 2020 after 13 years in the role. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DpsT51

Boss wants to 'protect the magic' of M&S food

M&S chief executive Steve Rowe says he is "protecting the magic" of M&S food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SVZPqn

House prices 'to fall' next year if no Brexit deal

The warning comes as the UK's largest lender says prices are rising at the lowest rate for five years from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zwJkIn

Social media 'lifts' are becoming an 'illegal industry'

Illegal "taxi-style" lift services are growing in popularity and could be putting young people in danger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OuCKrk

Norfolk poultry firm had £40m debts before sale

Creditors left owed millions after Banham Poultry sale last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OtHJIs

Metop weather satellite launches into orbit

Europe sends up a front-line weather satellite containing components made over a decade ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JJnZjE

Gary Cohn says Trump tariffs are a 'tax on Americans'

Donald Trump's former chief economic advisor says the US-China trade war will hurt American consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zywqtb

Persimmon boss to leave after 'distraction' over pay

The house builder said Jeff Fairburn was leaving because the 'negative impact' on its reputation over his pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JJdpJa

Marks and Spencer sales continue to fall

The retailer reports falling clothing and food sales over the six months to the end of September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QkIUM5

Sideman: 'Has the pound gone down cos we unfollowed them on Insta?'

Radio 1 Xtra DJ Sideman wonders why shoes have become more expensive since Brexit. BBC business editor Simon Jack attempts to clear things up for him. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qyBium

How might Brexit affect my European holiday?

If Brexit talks fail, it's not clear what would replace travel agreements between the UK and EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RDDXhN