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Retailers endured a tough 2018 but technology like artificial intelligence could secure the future. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Sxk9xu

Energy price cap comes into force

Consumer groups say that loyal customers will benefit but could still save more by shopping around. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SBKhXS

Why wealthy sports stars get passionate about charity

From global superstars to lower league footballers, sportspeople are spending money and time to back causes close to their hearts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F0FtYZ

Brexit ferry firm Seaborne Freight 'will get no money upfront'

Seaborne Freight will not receive cash unless it runs a ferry service, the Department for Transport says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ApThbC

Severn Bridge shuts as drone flown from tower

A man was arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance after a 30-minute closure. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Aqvqsn

Unwanted gift returns to rise on 'Takeback Wednesday'

Royal Mail says returns of online purchases will rise by 80% on 2 January. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Qg4Ffg

Net's founding father Dr Larry Roberts dies aged 81

Dr Roberts was chief scientist in charge of designing and building the tech that became the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EVSmDX

Global markets in worst year since 2008

Investors will be glad to see the back of 2018 after major markets end with biggest falls in a decade. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AkCp5Z

Drone to watch over New Year celebration in New York

The NYPD will use camera-equipped drones to watch over New Year's Eve celebrations. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CHUA7m

Brexit: US ambassador to UK Johnson warns on trade deal

Donald Trump's offer on trade cannot happen if the PM's Brexit deal goes through, says Woody Johnson. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RukV0O

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Q8aWd2

Clinical waste firm HES confirms it has ceased operations

In its first public statement, HES confirms that all 400 UK staff are now redundant. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AkCCGD

Fishing: New EU rules could have 'grave' impact on UK industry

Fishers can no longer discard fish to avoid busting quota - but that could put boats off the water. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ApOAyD

Susanna Dinnage changes mind on Premier League chief executive role

The Premier League says its prospective new chief executive, Susanna Dinnage, has told the organisation she will not be taking up the position. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AmuO7f

Cyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Q8aWd2

No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns

Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EWL0jw

China says it is 'ready to work with US'

China's latest statement suggests trade negotiations between the two countries are progressing. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VlOjWb

Italy budget: Parliament passes budget after EU standoff

Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Q9L0Ob

2018: BBC Tech's biggest stories and what happened next

December 29, 2018

From fake porn to Facebook scandals, security alerts to Google protests - 2018 was a busy year. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GJvUQ1

HMV to honour gift cards despite going into administration

The music retailer will accept gift cards so long as stores keep trading, says KPMG. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CDK5SH

UK to spend £108m on no-deal ferries

French, Dutch and UK firms will provide capacity for 4,000 more lorries a week to cross the channel. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RkXZRD

A whole new world for free trade?

The New Year heralds the launch of two major trade deals, with Japan emerging as a key player. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2rZQlOA

Google and Facebook put ads in child porn discovery apps

Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EUSFyC

Google and Facebook put ads in child porn discovery apps

Google and Facebook's ad networks placed promotions for major brands before apps were banned. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EUSFyC

Tesla adds Larry Ellison to its board

Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EUxQTR

Tesla adds Larry Ellison to its board

Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EUxQTR

Bandersnatch: Netflix's interactive Black Mirror film puts viewers in control

Viewers can decide the characters' fates in Bandersnatch, the latest instalment of the Netflix drama. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SmlreA

Security firm hijacks high-profile Twitter accounts

Louis Theroux, Eamonn Holmes and others were targeted by researchers worried about flaws in Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RgprA8

Huawei: China accuses UK of 'pride and prejudice'

Beijing was responding to claims it might use Huawei's 5G kit to act "in a malign way". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CEijp3

Huawei: China accuses UK of 'pride and prejudice'

Beijing was responding to claims it might use Huawei's 5G kit to act "in a malign way". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CEijp3

HMV on brink of second collapse in six years

The BBC understands the music retailer is in the process of appointing administrators. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AgzNWL

Most shoppers mistrust influencers, says survey

The majority of shoppers are wary of social media influencers, a survey for the BBC indicates. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2rW71q3

North Korea defector hack: Personal data of almost 1,000 leaked

A personal computer at a resettlement centre in South Korea was found to have been infected. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EONgIK

UK stocks rise after torrid week

FTSE 100 index of UK's largest company rises 1% at start of Friday trading. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ESNEql

The councils trying to save the High Street

Local authorities are buying up failing shopping malls with the aim of reviving them, but is it too risky? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AtEDjV

The booming trade in second-hand books

Ladybird books, periodicals, textbooks and signed copies are making more money than ever for used-book sellers. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RjgPsj

Restrictive job adverts 'put women off', says top female boss

The boss of Severn Trent says limited "must have" skill lists stop many women applying for roles. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EOk04S

Outcry as Instagram tries horizontal scrolling

The video and image sharing site apologises after a test was accidentally rolled out to millions of users. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2AjVo0K

Stock markets resume downward slide

Wall Street shares drop 2% amid political and economic uncertainty and weak consumer confidence data. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QY3eaQ

Musk seeks to dismiss Thai cave defamation claim

Mr Musk's insults to Thai cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" and not to be taken seriously, say lawyers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ah2ByE

Most shoppers mistrust influencers, says survey

The majority of shoppers are wary of social media influencers, a survey for the BBC indicates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2rW71q3

BAE Systems to recruit 700 apprentices

Almost half of the additional apprentices will be based at two plants in Lancashire. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QPeCpj

Tech giants 'must be more transparent'

EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CA624O

Gatwick Airport: Majority stake sold to French firm

France's Vinci is to buy 50.01% of the UK's second-busiest airport for £2.9bn. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EOBpdu

Anak Krakatau: Indonesia flights rerouted as volcano alert level raised

The alert level of Anak Krakatau is now up to the second highest possible after several eruptions. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ESuO1Z

HES staff summoned to meetings amid job loss fears

Workers at Healthcare Environmental Services are summoned to meetings at its North Lanarkshire depot. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SnpyqS

Japan whale hunting: Commercial whaling to restart in July

One conservation group warns that the move shows "a troubling disregard for international rule". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Lxrs5u

Tech became 'darker and more muddy' in 2018

EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CA624O

Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade

Chinese state sometimes acts in a "malign way", Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is reported as saying. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2V851Zj

Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade

Chinese state sometimes acts in a "malign way", Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is reported as saying. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V851Zj

Slime - it's a slippery business

Kids love the mess and parents love the prices - but can slime keep selling? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QRJdCK

Britain's ethnic workers face £3.2bn 'pay penalty'

A research group says Britain's black and ethnic minority staff are paid less than white counterparts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EKL9pj

Plastic bag fee 'to double to 10p' and include every shop

The government wants to double the charge and extend it to all shops in England, to cut plastic use. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QTPNs4

US stock markets rally after pre-Christmas slump

The Dow Jones is up by nearly 5% and the technology-focused Nasdaq rises by nearly 6%. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GFJ8gt

Boxing Day sales: Footfall down for third year, analysts say

Analysts say footfall has dropped for the third year, although London appears to have bucked the trend. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EMk7ys

2018: The year in business - from K-pop to soybeans

December 25, 2018

How K-pop, soybeans and the Gilets Jaunes made their mark on business and finance in 2018. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Q3nqm0

Are you ready to break up with your phone?

December 25, 2018

Smartphone owners have a growing sense of unease about the amount of time spent staring at that screen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SfWNMQ

Japan's Nikkei index slides amid US uncertainty

December 25, 2018

A fall in Japan's Nikkei index comes after Wall Street suffersthe worst Christmas Eve on record. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Rf7l1r

UK now has systems to combat drones - Ben Wallace

Security minister Ben Wallace says those who use drones illegally can expect severe punishments. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GEkblO

Hot tub hack reveals washed-up security protection

Jacuzzi-maker promises a fix after claims it was "irresponsible" for failing to lock out strangers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CxT8Ew

Trump says Fed is 'the only problem' of US economy

The president's salvo came as his own treasury secretary scrambles to calm nervous investors. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QO5BN9

Apple thanked for 'removing anti-gay app'

Google and Amazon now under pressure to ban app of organisation that calls homosexuality "sinful". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BD5OZ3

Christmas traffic: 'So far, so good' for Christmas Eve getaway

Half of all motorists are expected to take to the roads, but so far there are no major problems. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CwAv3G

Bigger discounts expected as shops try to boost sales

Despite big deductions already made, shops will have to cut prices further on Boxing Day, say analysts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EKJrUX

Huawei's kit removed from emergency services 4G network

BT confirms that Huawei's gear will not be at the heart of the UK's Emergency Services Network. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ShnG2J

RBS applies for German banking licence ahead of Brexit

It will allow the bank to continue operating freely across the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Vbf3si

Australia to set up drone-identifying systems

The monitoring equipment will be installed at hotspots and restricted areas such as airports. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CwifYt

Huawei's kit removed from emergency services 4G network

BT confirms that Huawei's gear will not be at the heart of the UK's Emergency Services Network. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ShnG2J

Suffolk farm drone in near-miss with Tornado jet

A report on the incident is recommending the RAF uses a system to warn it of drone flights. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2rSPcs4

Yanxi Palace: The most Googled show on Earth

A Chinese drama is the most-searched show, despite Google being largely blocked in China. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2T9nhj8

Ministers to discuss Gatwick drone drama as suspects released

A government source said ministers are to discuss the disruption which grounded hundreds of flights. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EMPGIn

Get in debt or turn down job? Universal Credit's 'stark choice'

The way childcare is funded under Universal Credit prevents parents working and leads to debt, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BAiIXL

Crisis meeting for Livingston computer factory workers

About 300 people employed by Kaiam in Livingston will hear about the options for the business later. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PZjLFM

Mnuchin calls big US banks after huge stock market falls

After a torrid week for US stocks, Mr Mnuchin was eager to get reassurances from the big banks. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RfCVft

'Always follow your gut instinct'

Alan Barratt, CEO of Grenade, advises entrepreneurs to "always follow your gut". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GBQd1z

How one man's eureka moment earns Disney $3bn a year

Andy Mooney went from Scottish miner's son to earning billions for Disney and now running guitar firm Fender. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CuyOE6

The real reason Father Christmas wears red and white

Christmas and Santa have long had a commercial connection. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AdTvmd

US shutdown could stretch into January, Trump aide warns

A Trump aide says deadlock over federal budget spending could drag on until the next Congress. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2T8KTUL

Gatwick drones pair 'no longer suspects'

A local man and woman are released without charge, as police say they have found a damaged drone. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EGYv5Q

Spotify settles $1.6bn lawsuit over songwriters' rights

The music streaming service has settled a lawsuit brought by Wixen Music Publishing. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QHo8KZ

'Super Saturday' fails to boost retailers

Heavy discounting has not been enough to get shoppers to High Streets for last-minute Christmas gifts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2LxLehf

Does the EU need us more than we need them?

December 22, 2018

Examining the truth in the line the EU needs our customer more than we need theirs. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AdO074

Four-day week: 'Time is one of the best gifts of all'

December 22, 2018

The idea of a four day week is being backed in various quarters but what are the pros and cons? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2LxMdy6

How well does Zozosuit measure up?

December 22, 2018

Can a bodysuit help customers take accurate measurements and buy custom-fit clothes online? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2rS2qVI

The secret world of teenagers hacking Fortnite.

The BBC has discovered a ring of teenage hackers making thousands out of Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2T68kOJ

First-time buyer numbers rise: 'I was saving for a lifetime'

Home ownership rates for the young rise after 30 years, but buying remains a far-off dream for many. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EJpVZO

How social media influences fashion

It's been a tough year for fashion retailers on the High Street, but online it's been quite a different story. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EJoTNs

US stocks suffer worst week in a decade

The Dow Jones and the Nasdaq recorded the biggest falls since 2008, led by tech giants. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V277da

Ormskirk Preston line: worst rail service in UK?

A third of train services running on a line between two towns in the north west of England have been cancelled since May. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CuAbCV

How Instagram influencers would tackle the retail crisis

Top influencers on the High Street crisis and how retailers can turn things round. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Lt4g8s

Could 'Super Saturday' save Christmas?

Retailers banking on last-minute Christmas shoppers to boost December sales may end up disappointed. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AaDzkq

'It hasn't been good enough'

Managing Director of Northern Rail, David Brown tells Tom Burridge what he's doing to get the timetable back on track and more trains on the line. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BBzOo2

Northern trains: No remedy in sight for misery route

Is the Ormskirk to Preston railway line the worst in the UK? Those depending on it have had enough. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V3cyIP

PwC sued over 'Ponzi scheme' audits

The global accountancy giant was negligent over Guernsey 'Ponzi scheme' work, court papers claim. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PYpSdO

Trump vows 'very long' government shutdown over border wall

The US government will begin a partial shutdown on Friday at midnight if no budget deal is reached. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SeQB7M

Travel warning as millions begin Christmas getaway

Nearly three million extra journeys are expected to be made on roads on "frantic" Friday, the RAC says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BwsnPg

Gatwick disruption: How will police catch the drone menace?

Police have not managed to capture the drone - so how will they track down its owner? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Bz3LoS

FBI swoops on 'national threat' 'hacks for hire' sites

Three have been charged over the attack domains that officials say 'pose a significant national threat' from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CsyLsr

Spotify settles $1.6bn lawsuit over songwriters' rights

The music streaming service has settled a lawsuit brought by Wixen Music Publishing. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QHo8KZ

Business investment continues to fall

Investment falls for three quarters in a row, the first time it has done so since the 2008-09 financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GI2h1E

Gatwick airport: How countries counter the drone threat

Bazookas, nets and trained eagles are all used to tackle rogue drones around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T4Z8Kx

Firms told to prepare for no-deal Brexit

A Treasury minister issues a "call to action" to businesses to prepare for a no-deal scenario. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2S9rCCx

Ghosn: Auto tycoon re-arrested on new charges

A day ago it looked as if he could be freed on bail, but a new charge means he will remain in prison. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V3de0z

How chewing gum became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how chewing gum became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2LxRG8c

'Intimacy plus': Is that what makes podcasts so popular?

Podcasts have become fashionable, but why did it take so long and can you make a living from them? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2S82hci

'Intimacy plus': Is that what makes podcasts so popular?

Podcasts have become fashionable, but why did it take so long and can you make a living from them? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2S82hci

UK car production tumbles in November

Weak demand in the UK and export markets sees car output fall 20% in November from a year earlier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Abf9r6

Quilter boss: City's macho culture has got to change

Stigma about mental health issues in the City deters staff from talking to managers about problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PRZ7Y4

Slack 'bans users' who have visited US sanctioned countries

People who used the communication software in Cuba, Iran and North Korea report account closures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LsB2Xw

Shutdown threat adds to Wall Street woe

Stocks slump after Donald Trump refuses to back a government spending bill, raising the chances of a shutdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GzIiCd

Centrica in legal challenge to energy price cap

Centrica objects to how regulators calculate the price cap, saying the threshold is too high. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rNr8Xp

US charges 'China government hackers'

The US unveils criminal charges against hackers said to be connected to China's intelligence service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sek0yH

Amazon's Alexa user accesses stranger's chats

A man who requested access to the chats Amazon had recorded was sent audio files from a stranger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A7uskC

Marlboro-maker Altria takes stake in Yuul e-cigarette firm

Tobacco company Altria takes a £10bn stake in three-year-old e-cigarette business Yuul Labs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EzXzju

Gatwick Airport disruption: Your questions answered

Who covers the extra costs as flights are disrupted - and other practical questions answered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S6tzQi

How can a drone cause so much chaos?

What is the risk posed to aircraft by drones and what should airports do to mitigate the threat? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lso9MX

Bank cuts growth forecast amid Brexit worries

The Bank of England keeps rates on hold and warns the lack of Brexit clarity is hitting the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Gw59yn

UK retail sales in November jump more than expected

UK retail sales rose 1.4% in November from the month before, beating analysts' forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rLJhVl

Is the tradition of Christmas tipping still going strong?

Is the tradition of tipping everyone from the postal worker to the refuse collector still going strong? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GzjVEv

Universal credit: Is the government's benefit system working?

Government changes to benefits keep making the headlines, but are they proving a help or a hindrance? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EyZbKk

Crown Dependencies try to shake off EU 'tax haven' tag

Threats by the EU lead to the introduction of laws to prevent companies dodging tax in the Crown Dependencies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ra2XRd

Fortnite teen hackers 'earning thousands of pounds a week'

Thieves sell hijacked accounts with in-demand skins online after locking out original owners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PQUn52

UK High Streets 'have twice as many shops as needed'

The chairman of a new report into town centre decline says local councils need more money and power. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EH2obT

Gatwick Airport: Drone sightings cause delays

Passengers are being told to expect widespread disruption as planes are grounded and diverted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Gx0trV

Gatwick Airport: Drone sightings trigger disruption

Passengers are warned to expect more disruption after flights were grounded and diverted overnight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gx0trV

Staff at Amazon's Swansea warehouse 'treated like robots'

A former worker also claims people were routinely sacked for not meeting "unrealistic targets". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Scgc0W

Vanuatu uses drones to deliver vaccines to remote island

Vital medicines are flown to a remote Vanuatu village in what will now become a regular service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QGCUl2

Stagecoach pulls out of United States

The Perth-based transport company sells its North America division to a private equity firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SdRFJ8

Carlos Ghosn: Court rejects request to extend detention

The former chairman of Nissan is accused of under-reporting his pay package. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R9j2qn

'Fraudulent' charity runners condemned

Runners who did the Great North Run using charity places but did not raise any money have been described as "fraudulent" by the race organisers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SYfq7J

The art of the deal: Negotiators' secrets revealed

With a no-deal Brexit increasingly possible, could the UK still get an improved offer from the EU? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cq2QZB

When is a sale actually a sale?

Retailers seem to be offering permanent sales to lure in shoppers. Is that true? And is it legal? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rN02Qc

Third of rare Scotch whiskies tested found to be fake

Carbon dating tests carried out at a research centre find that 21 out of 55 bottles of rare Scotch are fakes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2By27nk

Can US entrepreneurs solve a 'crisis' in African schools?

A controversial business funded by Silicon Valley is launching high-tech schools across Africa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A627va

Strawberry fields forever? Think again...

One company has taken a novel approach to growing strawberries in Singapore. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GvZ4Cb

Fed raises rates but cuts 2019 forecast

A majority of officials now expect just two rate rises in 2019. In September, they expected three. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SWVoKY

Uber loses appeal over driver status

The Court of Appeal upholds a ruling that Uber drivers should be classed as workers, not self-employed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ECZLaV

Uber loses appeal over driver status

The Court of Appeal upholds a ruling that Uber drivers should be classed as workers, not self-employed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ECZLaV

Nasa hack exposes space agency staff's data

The US space agency says cyber-thieves may have compromised two of its computer servers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S5vZ1r

Italy budget deal struck with Europe after months-long row

The agreement follows a high-profile diplomatic row that has lasted for months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A8jqM3

Minicabs including Uber to pay London congestion charge

Private hire vehicles including Uber will no longer be exempt from the daily £11.50 rate from April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2POtAGu

Facebook's data-sharing deals exposed

An investigation reveals other tech firms were not always aware how much access they had been given. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rKxB5p

UK inflation falls to 2.3% in November

Falls in petrol prices are offset by a rise in the cost of cigarettes, latest official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rMsiCh

Santander 'too slow' to pass on inheritances

The FCA has fined Santander UK for failing to effectively process the accounts of deceased customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LobnPz

Elon Musk unveils prototype high-speed LA transport tunnel

The entrepreneur says his system will see modified electric cars travel at high speed underground. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S4k1p6

European Union diplomatic communications 'targeted by hackers'

Thousands of messages in which diplomats discuss a range of subjects have reportedly been intercepted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Cn4WcM

GSK and Pfizer to merge consumer divisions

The pharmaceuticals giants' joint venture will include brands such as painkillers Panadol and Advil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Gu8rSM

Insurer 'made money from my loyalty'

As one consumer explains how he spent well over the norm, the UK's competition watchdog vows action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PMpT4c

'Self-promoters' cheat the system at work

Office workers are rewarded for showing off in meetings rather than working hard, says study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EDuKUj

SoftBank shares down on Tokyo market debut

The firm wants to raise $23bn but shares were selling below the asking price at the start of trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rKPBfP

Barclays fined $15m for whistleblowing breach

The bank violated New York banking law after its boss attempted to identify a whistleblower. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A3n7Tm

How the Softbank IPO could change your life

The Japanese investment group hopes to use its $23.5bn share sale next week to invest in future-shaping technologies such as driverless cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EyD1b4

Wooden clothes on the recycled Christmas list?

A university in Finland has invented a process to turn waste wood into material for clothing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EDX8po

Brexit: 'Horrified' firms warn time is running out

With 100 days to go before Brexit, firms say they need "practical steps" not political infighting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LpdRgH

'Being called a mumpreneur is patronising'

A backlash is growing against the term describing female entrepreneurs with children. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rKhl4f

Millions 'will suffer without cash'

The UK risks "sleepwalking" into becoming a cashless society, a report on the future of money concludes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LteKoE

Bank of England rebuked for spending and empty desks

Government watchdog says the Bank spent £5m without following proper procedures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EvCmHq

Trump warns US Fed against making 'yet another mistake'

US President advises the central bank to 'feel the market' ahead of an expected interest rate rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PMc9Xc

Shazam reveals 2018's most-searched songs

A lot of people wanted to know the name of the song that goes: "I do it solo." (It's called Solo.) from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SV2XSp

Meng Wanzhou: China park rewards Huawei phone owners

Chinese firms are showing their support for phone giant Huawei, whose CFO is facing extradition to the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S8EsRR

Angling Direct: The company bucking the retail slump

Fishing enthusiasts helped Angling Direct to bumper takings on Black Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S99fO6

Fresh Prince star Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite over Carlton dance

Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, says the game copied his moves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PLxkc7

Remote areas stuck in data slow lanes

Many rural homes receive mobile data from only one operator, an Ofcom study finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GmKAnU

Google China: Search giant 'ends' Project Dragonfly

The company now says it has no immediate plans to launch a Chinese search engine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R8AHi4

Youtuber's glitter bomb tricks parcel thieves

A former Nasa engineer spent six months building a disguised glitter bomb to surprise thieves stealing parcels from his doorstep. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QHlbdl

BA to resume flights to Pakistan

Flights will restart more than 10 years after it halted services following a major hotel bombing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BqMqP6

Victoria Beckham fashion firm's losses deepen

The fashion label started by the former Spice Girl reports another loss and pledges to cut costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EtMnow

UK tech firm Blippar collapses into administration

One of the great hopes of the UK tech sector, Blippar, collapses following a funding dispute. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EBPHyN

Twitter warns of 'unusual activity' from China and Saudi Arabia

Twitter says "unusual" activity from China and Saudi Arabia followed a users' country code bug. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SRHVEc

UK tech firm Blippar collapses into administration

One of the great hopes of the UK tech sector, Blippar, collapses following a funding dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EBPHyN

Overdraft woes: 'We were one bill away from disaster'

A mother tells of her financial struggle as the City regulator outlines plans to simplify overdraft fees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A3d4h5

Energy plans may cut £45 a year from bills

Proposals by the regulator would lead to lower returns for investors, but save customers money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2USbAyX

The millionaire make-up mogul behind Huda Beauty

The 35-year-old quit her job in finance and went on to build one the world's biggest make-up brands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BpC1Dh

Former CBS boss Leslie Moonves denied $120m exit pay

US broadcaster refuses Les Moonves' severance deal following claims of sexual misconduct. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EubCr8

Where will your parcel end up this Christmas?

Courier firms are struggling to cope with the rise of online shopping, and tech can only help so much. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ChV8R5

Where will your parcel end up this Christmas?

Courier firms are struggling to cope with the rise of online shopping, and tech can only help so much. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ChV8R5

Jaguar Land Rover struggling to return to top gear

Britain's largest carmaker faces a difficult year amid fears that big job cuts are on the way. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Esph1y

Company audits face tougher scrutiny under new plans

Regulators want to shake up the system to avoid repeating mistakes made over Carillion's collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A6dCTd

Apple FaceTime car crash lawsuit dismissed

Appeal court dismisses case alleging Apple's responsibility in Christmas Eve crash in Texas in 2014. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A333QJ

Facebook temporarily bans Israeli PM's son over posts

Yair Netanyahu blames the "thought police" after posts against Palestinians and Muslims are removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A1wi6O

France to introduce digital tax in new year

France is to introduce its own tax on big technology firms from 1 January after EU-wide efforts stalled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lk64R6

Bloodhound supersonic car project saved

The supersonic vehicle could still race at 1,000mph after an entrepreneur bought the business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bn5mOA

Russia 'meddled in all big social media' in US election, says report

YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter were targeted in the 2016 US election, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lk1ceM

Xiaomi told to be clearer after £1 phone complaints

The UK ads watchdog received 24 complaints about smartphone "flash sales" in November. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Enw24K

YouTube Rewind backlash sparks unofficial Best of 2018 videos

After YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes the most disliked video in history, YouTubers make their own. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EA1Lkq

Kiwibot delivery robot catches fire after 'human error'

University of California has had the robots for two years, but "human error" is blamed for the fire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PIVu70

Central London in facial recognition trial

The Metropolitan Police Service is testing the technology around Soho on Monday and Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SUkD0x

Student loan change adds £12bn to deficit

A change in how student loans appear in the public finances will add pressure to cut tuition fees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EAE3Ei

Bloodhound supersonic car project saved

The supersonic vehicle could still race at 1,000mph after an entrepreneur bought the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Bn5mOA

Tony Colston-Hayter: Brighton fraud machine maker jailed

"Audacious" Tony Colston-Hayter used the device to con people out of more than £500,000, police said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zYhUMg

1MDB: Malaysia charges Goldman Sachs and two bankers

The bank and former employees are charged following an investigation of Malaysian state fund 1MDB. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BopMXt

Energy firms SSE and Npower scrap merger plan

SSE says the new energy price cap was one factor behind the decision to scrap the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ew4CuF

Asos issues profit warning on weak growth

The online fashion giant says trading in November was "significantly behind expectations". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EqoNsM

Workplace reforms 'will protect gig economy workers'

"Gig economy" workers will be better protected by a package of reforms, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GnYw0Z

Laura Ashley to close 40 UK stores amid a push into China

Laura Ashley, owned by Malayan United Industries (MUI), has already closed some 40 stores since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UQ5tLu

HS2: MPs had 'enormously wrong' cost estimate, says whistleblower

A former HS2 boss says an early cost estimate MPs had was wrong by hundreds of millions of pounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Bksqxo

FCA under fire over Lloyds compensation scheme

A group representing small firms says there is no oversight of a scheme for fraud victims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rALT8G

'If you can do something yourself, do it yourself'

Ariel Booker, co-founder of CanO Water, says many firms often spend money unnecessarily on things that won't help them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QxG9eK

Restaurant insolvencies jump as diners stay at home

The number of businesses going bust surges as diners stay at home, new figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PHmiEv

Nuisance call bosses face £500,000 fine

New rules will target directors of companies who make unsolicited calls to consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UOMXTN

Lord Sugar hires his Apprentice for 2018

Did nut milk entrepreneur Camilla Ainsworth or swimwear designer Sian Gabbidon win the £250,000 investment? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Gn8iAt

HQ Trivia's co-founder found dead at 35

New York police officers went to Colin Kroll's Manhattan flat after a request to check on him. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QViTGN

HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll dead at 35

New York police officers went to Colin Kroll's Manhattan flat after a request to check on him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QViTGN

MPs want halt to smart motorway rollout over safety concerns

The group backed campaigners who say having no hard shoulder puts motorists and recovery workers at risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EnmDu6

PewDiePie printer hackers strike again

The perpetrators are urging victims to support the YouTube star and protect their systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SSCapB

PewDiePie printer hackers strike again

The perpetrators are urging victims to support the YouTube star and protect their systems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SSCapB

Ministers deny planning no-deal Brexit holiday warnings

Downing Street dismisses reports families will be advised not to book EU travel after March 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EkZ98O

Bad weather hits Christmas shopping on the High Street

Icy temperatures and the lure of online shopping hit pre-Christmas retail sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ez3I0m

Brexit Basics: The single market explained

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

Could student loans ruling mean the system is redesigned?

The ONS is about to announce how it will treat student loans in the national accounts. Will it lead to changes in student finance? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S4NnU4

What can New Zealand teach us about Brexit?

What lessons can the we learn from the economic ructions suffered by New Zealand in 1973 when the UK joined the EEC? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CerY5l

New £50 bank note 'must recognise ethnic minorities'

Stars and politicians are campaigning for a non-white scientist to feature on the new £50 note. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ez7bfx

What's knocked US markets off course?

Financial markets had seen smooth sailing in recent years. But it looks like that's over. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Elck9V

BHS ex owner Dominic Chappell failed to give pension information

The man who bought BHS for £1 is fined for not providing documents about the collapsed chain's pension schemes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rzL6oe

Johnson & Johnson shares drop after report says firm 'knew' of asbestos

Shares drop Reuters study says firm knew asbestos "lurked" in its talcum powder since the 1970s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SQ6UYD

Were Taylor Swift fans tracked at her gig?

A stadium in LA confirms it uses facial recognition technology at pop concerts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SP2p0l

Were Taylor Swift fans tracked at her gig?

A stadium in LA confirms it uses facial recognition technology at pop concerts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SP2p0l

New Facebook bug exposed millions of photos

Photos of up to 6.8 million Facebook users, including ones they never posted, could be found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S2ugdh

New Facebook bug exposed millions of photos

Photos of up to 6.8 million Facebook users, including ones they never posted, could be found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S2ugdh

Wetherspoons fake accounts to be exposed

Twitter must reveal the identity behind two parody accounts, the high court rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PBwxKz

Brexit: No visa but Britons will pay €7 to travel to EU countries

Britons will not need a visa but will have to apply for a travel document, which lasts for three years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PCGMOA

Tumblr returns to App Store after porn ban

The social network has returned to Apple's app store after revealing plans to ban adult content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pzt3Zb

Euro falls as 'gilets jaunes' protests hit French economy

Business activity in France has contracted following the gilets jaunes protests, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zUllDO

Branson: Hard Brexit would torpedo some Virgin firms

Sir Richard Branson has spoken out against a hard Brexit, warning it would be "an absolute disaster". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UKAdxf

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo: The view from the edge of space

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo has made a successful test flight, reaching a height of 82.7km above the Earth's surface. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UMxNP1

Christmas Jumper Day: Who wins, retailers or charity?

The festive campaign has become an annual event, but who's the real winner - retailers or charity? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UEwAJv

Brexit: No-deal will near-bankrupt UK, says Branson

The Virgin founder says "quite a few" UK businesses will close if there is a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zZxMym

Half of UK homes could get faster broadband

New research suggests that people have not taken up faster services, even though they are available. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EiN7Nj

Half of UK homes could get faster broadband

New research suggests that people have not taken up faster services, even though they are available. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EiN7Nj

China buys US soybeans for first time since trade war

One of the biggest casualties of the US-China trade war has been the US soybean sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EtSfyX

How traffic lights became a million dollar idea

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

Why your pizza may never be delivered by drone

The biggest obstacle to delivery drones isn't technology, it's regulation and public acceptance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ryw2Hs

Travellers see pound close to dollar parity

Airport currency exchanges are offering rates as low as $1.05 for a pound from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rAmJXJ

Why are people spending less this Christmas?

Brexit uncertainty and rising prices in shops are influencing consumers' shopping habits in the run-up to Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ggi73g

Watchdog bans 'harmful' gender stereotypes in adverts

The Committee of Advertising Practice says adverts must not feature harmful gender stereotypes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rCsc0g

Grace Millane: New Zealand anger over Google naming murder suspect

Google named the man accused of killing UK backpacker Grace Millane in an email, which could be illegal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RXn9CS

ECB ends eurozone QE stimulus programme

The European Central Bank confirms it is ending its €2.5tn bond-buying programme this month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QPyMi2

Amazon uses dummy parcels to catch thieves

The online retailer has teamed up with police in New Jersey to fight parcel theft with dummy packages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lf3YlA

Martin Glenn: FA chief executive to leave at end of the season

Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn is to step down at the end of the 2018-19 season. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lh2I1a

Luton Airport unveils £160m expansion

The upgrade has taken three years and aims to see passenger numbers double by up to 18m by 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zWzi40

Mike Ashley: Debenhams snubbed my £40m lifeline

Sports Direct's owner Mike Ashley has written a bluntly worded letter to the boss of Debenhams. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EjLyyQ

Apple to create $1bn Texas base

The company says it expects to become Austin's biggest private employer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zXZaN8

Apple to create $1bn Texas base

The company says it expects to become Austin's biggest private employer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zXZaN8

Uber told self-drive cars unsafe days before accident

A leaked email sent to Uber bosses by a staff member arrived days before a car hit and killed a pedestrian. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Leo2Vf

Bieber fans help YouTube Rewind become 'most disliked'

Beliebers voting against YouTube Rewind seem to have helped the video rack up negative feedback. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GcOQ9B

Virgin Galactic aims to reach space

Sir Richard Branson's firm says its latest spaceship test flight will "aim to fly higher and faster". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zTP0wY

Bonmarche shares slump as losses grow

The clothing firm's shares fall nearly 40% as it warns it could slip to a full-year loss of up to £4m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UFfACL

Cruise and hotel bookings boost Tui profits for third year

Demand for upmarket hotels and "experiences" has lifted profits at the European travel group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C9UmFO

House of Fraser revival 'challenging'

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley sees "significant challenges" in turning around the department store chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GgbxcW

Michael Spavor: Second Canadian 'missing' in China

Canada says it has not heard from Michael Spavor since he said he was being questioned by officials. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Litiaw

Why are there so many pre Christmas sales?

Retailers, squeezed by rising costs and falling sales try to lure back shoppers with pre-Christmas sales from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C8fQ65

Brexit gloom to hit housing market into 2019, says RICS

Brexit uncertainty is expected to hit the property market over the next three months, surveyors say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LbRqve

Hamleys pulls slime toy amid safety fears

Tests found Frootiputti slime exceeded EU limits for boron, a chemical that can impair fertility. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C7HNe6

Bereaved mother criticises Facebook over baby ads

The woman says if companies were able to spot she had been pregnant, they should also have realised she was bereaved. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Eq7r0f

Is there really a Canada Goose boycott in China?

The luxury parka brand, which is popular in China, has seen its shares drop sharply this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zVD51v

Bereaved mother criticises Facebook over baby ads

The woman says if companies were able to spot she had been pregnant, they should also have realised she was bereaved. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Eq7r0f

China's Tencent Music jumps on US launch

Tencent Music Entertainment Group raises $1.1bn as it lists on the New York Stock Exchange. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lcd16H

Robot turns out to be man in suit

A robot has featured on Russian TV but turns out to be a man in a suit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SHaqnV

Pound rallies as May tipped to win confidence vote

Sterling rises amid speculation the prime minister will win the confidence vote. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pz1PBP

Ghana drones: Row over blood-delivery devices

A government-backed scheme for supplying medicine brings accusations of a "high-tech vanity project". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QR2wLi

When out-of-date code causes chaos

What is a digital certificate and why do they expire? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rzIVkK

Films with female stars earn more at the box office

Films like Wonderwoman and Moana where women have top billing make more money than those led by men. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rxLyDN

Word processor pioneer Evelyn Berezin dies aged 93

Evelyn Berezin put the Data Secretary on sale in 1971, creating a new industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GbUZ5H

Twitter's Jack Dorsey answers critics of Myanmar meditation retreat

Twitter's chief executive says he needs to learn more about the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EhLO1e

Twitter's Jack Dorsey answers critics of Myanmar meditation retreat

Twitter's chief executive says he needs to learn more about the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EhLO1e

Sainsbury's shares hit by Asda deal fears

Investors on alert after the retailer attempts to delay a competition probe into its deal with Asda. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BaHjSL

Google hearing sees 'idiot' trending

A question about why typing "idiot" into Google throws up pictures of President Trump sees the term trend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RUAn3s

TSB customers hit by further IT glitch

TSB's online banking system failed for over 4 hours on Wednesday, the third major IT problem in a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SLYuBz

Meng Wanzhou: Trump could intervene in case of Huawei executive

The president says he could act for the good of US trade, as Canada releases Meng Wanzhou on bail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GcHkLS

Instagram tightens eating disorder filters after BBC investigation

The photo network’s filters don’t always halt posts that can promote anorexia and bulimia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PvD7lO

Fears over sensitive US military data in commercial cloud

The BBC investigates a $10bn (£8bn) Pentagon contract to store sensitive data in a cyber-cloud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RObwhH

Dixons Carphone posts £440m loss in first half

The struggling posts a £440m loss after it writes down the value of its Carphone Warehouse brand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pxomz2

Christmas chocolate boxes: Up to half of weight is packaging

The wrapping on your Christmas chocolates could make up almost half their total weight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Erd5iu

Dixons Carphone posts £440m loss in first half

The struggling retailer blames accounting issues but says underlying sales are improving. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pxomz2

Superdry warns worse to come as profits plunge

Fashion retailer says warm weather means customers have not been buying coats and zip-up sweatshirts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QOqtTJ

Team Sky: Sky to end backing of British powerhouse in 2019

The future of Team Sky is in doubt after broadcaster Sky announces it will withdraw backing at the end of 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QtwSV2

Meng Wanzhou: Trump could intervene in case of Huawei executive

The president says he could act for the good of US trade, as Canada releases Meng Wanzhou on bail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GcHkLS

'Meghan Markle' most googled person in UK in 2018

Firm's UK search results also featured the World Cup, Bitcoin and Black Panther highly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zVVhbt

Streets with UK's slowest and fastest broadband named

But uSwitch survey says homes in a Birmingham avenue have the fastest access. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ed2DdD

Is the US heading for a recession?

Investors are worried a recession might be about to hit the US, so do they have reason to be concerned? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ed2FlL

Streets with UK's slowest and fastest broadband named

But uSwitch survey says homes in a Birmingham avenue have the fastest access. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ed2DdD

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou released on bail in Canada

A Canadian court releases Huawei telecoms executive Meng Wanzhou on bail of C$10m. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SN07yX

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou released on bail in Canada

Huawei row: Canadian court frees Chinese telecoms executive Meng Wanzhou on bail from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SN07yX

China to 'cut US car tariff to 15%'

The reported proposal would make tariffs on US cars the same as those from other countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SKCuXL

Pound sinks after no confidence report

The pound falls after a report that colleagues of Theresa May could trigger a no confidence vote. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BaVgA5

Manchester clothing firm lodges trademark claim against Bentley Motors

Brandlogic, which owns the Bentley 1962 clothing brand, claims Bentley Motors has damaged its business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lfydcg

Amazon sackings 'follow sales data leaks'

Amazon reportedly believes the staff had been abusing their access to an internal database. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UCwodq

France 'Gilets Jaunes': Spending cuts to fund Macron concessions

Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says measures to defuse protests will be paid for by spending cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C3QgPF

Amazon sackings 'follow sales data leaks'

Amazon reportedly believes the staff had been abusing their access to an internal database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UCwodq

Google chief denies political bias claims

US lawmakers accused firm of "programming" bias against conservative views into its algorithms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Edqkm4

Google chief denies political bias claims

US lawmakers accused firm of "programming" bias against conservative views into its algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Edqkm4

Brexit: More than £100K spent on Facebook and other ads for May's deal

The government bought ads on Facebook, Twitter, Google and LinkedIn before Brexit vote was cancelled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C5bBbq

Laser pointers should be thrown away, say safety experts

Parents are being warned that their children's eyesight could be at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Eov9K9

India appoints new central bank governor

Shaktikanta Das will take over at Reserve Bank of India after the shock departure of his predecessor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Uwvtvc

Broadband customers to get automatic compensation

The automatic compensation code will apply only when the fault takes longer than two days to fix. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C3Aft0

Broadband customers to get automatic compensation

The automatic compensation code will apply only when the fault takes longer than two days to fix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C3Aft0

Wages rise at fastest pace for decade

Unemployment goes up by 20,000 between August and October to a total figure of 1.38 million. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QN7ybP

Question Time and Doctor Who among 'most tweeted about' BBC shows

News programmes prove popular on Twitter in 2018 - with Doctor Who and EastEnders also sparking discussion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QGa4AL

Formula E: Why refreshed and recharged electric racing series is a must watch

Refreshed and recharged - Formula E is live on the BBC this season and there are plenty of reasons why it is a must watch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Puq9Vw

Carpetright losses widen as sales fall

Sales are still falling at the retailer which is closing stores as part of a restructuring plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SDAyA3

Love Islanders' Instagram tips on how to make money from #ad

Each paid post is making reality TV stars like Paul Knops and Jamie Jewitt hundreds of pounds - but how? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ROwCMR

Indian rupee suffers after RBI chief's shock resignation

The country's central bank chief Urjit Patel stepped down abruptly on Monday, citing "personal reasons". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QJVlop

Meng Wanzhou: Tech boss in middle of US-China dispute

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada for allegedly breaking US sanctions against Iran. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RQS3gb

The pub where your cash is worthless

As more firms around the world refuse to take cash, does this mean the end for notes and coins? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BapgMw

The pub where your cash is worthless

As more firms around the world refuse to take cash, does this mean the end for notes and coins? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BapgMw

Child advice chatbots fail to spot sexual abuse

Two leading chat apps also struggled with questions about drugs and bulimia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L7yDkT

Seven things to watch as Google's CEO appears before Congress hearing

Google chief Sundar Pichai will answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C4pDtX

Barclays customers can now 'switch off' spending

Those who cannot control their spending have a new tool to help them limit their behaviour from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Eqciyq

Seven things to watch as Google's CEO appears before Congress hearing

Google chief Sundar Pichai will answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C4pDtX

Venezuela crisis: Goodyear staff get '10 tyre' severance

Staff are given tyres as part of their severance payment, as the US firm pulls out of Venezuela. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L9Hend

France yellow vest protests: Macron promises wage rise

The French president says anger of "yellow vest" protesters is "deep and in many ways legitimate". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G7flx2

Push for alternative to leasehold system

The Law Commission wants commonhold to be used as an alternative to leasehold in England and Wales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PvuMhQ

Apple denies iPhone import ban in China

Chip-maker Qualcomm says it has won an injunction against Apple in a continuing dispute over intellectual property. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RMK83v

Apple denies iPhone import ban in China

Chip-maker Qualcomm says it has won an injunction against Apple in a continuing dispute over intellectual property. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RMK83v

Nokia's lightning-quick 5G demo: A glimpse of the future?

Could 5G connection speeds demonstrated by Nokia in Riga, Latvia, be replicated in the real world? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QpG2Sc

Huawei Honor View20 and Samsung A8s have hole-punch cameras

Two smartphones with cameras encircled by their screens are launched within hours of each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L76Lxg

Elon Musk has 'no respect' for US regulator

Tesla's co-founder says he has no respect for the regulator, which fined him over tweets about making the company private. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SyCrxU

Crossrail delay: £1.4bn bailout as autumn 2019 launch delayed

The £15bn route, Europe's biggest infrastructure project, has been delayed for a second time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SCO6f0

China's new games censors take tough stance

A panel of experts bans nine mobile games and sends another 11 back for changes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QkI9XH

Brexit anxiety sends pound to 18-month low

The pound falls to the lowest level against the dollar since June 2017 amid uncertainty over Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L65Mxb

Facebook's hidden battle against ad-blockers

The methods Facebook uses to thwart ad-blocking technology have been criticised by web developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QIlp33

Elon Musk has 'no respect' for US regulator

Tesla's co-founder says he has no respect for the regulator, which fined him over tweets about making the company private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SyCrxU

YouTube Rewind 2018 becomes site's second-most disliked video

YouTube's annual recap becomes the website's second-most disliked video of all-time with 6.8M dislikes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G9jmB0

Vijay Mallya should be extradited to India, London court rules

The business tycoon left India in March 2016 after defaulting on debts of more than $1bn (£785m). from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SyaUwG

Domino's Pizza shares fall 7% amid franchise row

Top franchisees threaten to "declare war" on the firm unless they get a bigger slice of company profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G7U2vl

Urjit Patel: India's RBI governor quits

This marks the first time a serving governor has left the job midway through his five-year term. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RTAbBH

UK economy slows as car sales fall

The economy grew by 0.4% in the three months to October, latest official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EkQMex

Vijay Mallya: India's most controversial businessman?

The Kingfisher tycoon is waiting to learn whether he will be extradited to India to face fraud charges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UseWZn

Vijay Mallya: India tycoon to learn extradition fate

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya will appear in a London court to learn if he will be extradited to India. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RHx9jE

Interserve rescue plan prompts share collapse

Shares in outsourcing company Interserve more than halve after it says it is seeking a rescue deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L8FDOa

Fortnite: Gamer charged with assault during live stream

He moves off camera and a woman's voice is heard shouting "woman basher" and "you hit me in the face". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E8T2EF

'Outdated' IT and old computers found in Welsh schools

Schools are too far behind technology such as smartphones and iPads in teaching IT, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ed7qvJ

Carlos Ghosn: Former Nissan chair charged with financial misconduct

The former Nissan chairman is accused of misreporting his salary and misusing company assets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QCjXPZ

'The wrong investors can lead to meltdown'

Choose investors carefully as "the wrong ones can lead to meltdown", says CEO Nikolay Piriankov. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zQhzLL

'I was divorced and missed having company'

How Rupert Hunt created flat-sharing website SpareRoom, and then ended up needing to use it himself after his marriage ended. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zRsS6u

November shopper footfall down as Black Friday bites

The Black Friday effect is driving more shopping online for a longer period, retail researchers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RL4F8B

Called the wrong name at work? Awkward...

What should you do when someone gets your name wrong in the professional sphere? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QqapIj

Canada Moose Cree First Nation to get drone deliveries

They will fly over parcels and necessities to a remote First Nation community in northern Ontario. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zSMYNx

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey criticised for 'tone deaf' Myanmar tweets

Jack Dorsey is accused of ignoring the persecution of the country's Muslim Rohingya minority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L77Rc6

NHS told to ditch 'absurd' fax machines

Almost 9,000 fax machines are currently used by the NHS in England - but that is set to change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QEliWu

Huawei arrest: China demands Canada free Meng Wanzhou

The foreign ministry demands Canada release CFO Meng Wanzhou, who faces fraud charges in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqKsDd

O2 'to seek millions' in damages over data outage

The mobile phone operator is understood to be demanding damages from supplier Ericsson. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QnxJX2

'Digital museum' brings millions of fossils out of the dark

A global effort to digitally record millions of fossils is set to transform the study of evolution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QLdmm8

Interserve: Major government contractor seeks second rescue deal

Interserve, which provides services in prisons, schools and hospitals, is struggling with £500m debts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RMN7sW

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey criticised for 'tone deaf' Myanmar tweets

Jack Dorsey is accused of ignoring the persecution of the country's Muslim Rohingya minority. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L77Rc6

Yellow vest protests 'economic catastrophe' for France

Paris has been particularly badly hit, with cars burned, shops looted and major tourist sites closed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RKz7zS

O2 'to seek millions' in damages over data outage

The mobile phone operator is understood to be demanding damages from supplier Ericsson. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QnxJX2

How the star of Sheryl Sandberg dimmed

December 08, 2018

Facebook is in crisis. And the firm's chief operating officer, once the golden girl, is taking the heat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SDzigs

Huawei arrest: China demands Canada free Meng Wanzhou

December 08, 2018

The foreign ministry demands Canada release CFO Meng Wanzhou, who faces fraud charges in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PqKsDd

Interserve: Major government contractor 'seeks second rescue deal'

December 08, 2018

Interserve, which provides services in prisons, schools and hospitals, is struggling with £500m debts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2REs0Zv

Wall Street ends lower after a down week

A cluster of concerns has cast markets into turmoil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rqgFAQ

Huawei: The rapid growth of a Chinese champion in five charts

China's tech giant leads the market for telecoms infrastructure, and is second only to Samsung in smartphone sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zP12HY

Huawei executive faces fraud charges over Iran, court hears

Meng Wanzhou faces fraud charges over sanctions-breaking business with Iran, a Canadian court hears. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UqV2he

Huawei executive faces fraud charges over Iran, court hears

Meng Wanzhou faces fraud charges over sanctions-breaking dealings with Iran, a Canadian court hears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UqV2he

Oil prices rise on planned Opec cuts

Opec and allies agree to cut oil production by more than one million barrels per day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zMbZd4

Teen jailed for email bomb hoaxes

George Duke-Cohan sent threats to hundreds of UK schools and triggered a US airport security scare. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BXdJSC

Ted Baker boss takes leave of absence

Ted Baker chief executive to take leave of absence after further "serious allegations" amid hugging claims from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L2Gu2X

US jobs growth slows in November

US employers add 155,000 jobs in November, fewer than expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Up04uz

Virgin Atlantic pilots plan Christmas strike

They will strike from 22 December to Christmas Day in a dispute over union recognition, the PPU says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EjktfM

O2 disruption: Operator offers compensation over outage

The mobile operator's announcement comes after a day of disruption to its data networks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BWh7Nf

What's going on with Huawei?

The Chinese telecoms giant was the focus of international scrutiny even before the arrest of a senior executive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zMbPmh

Fortnite-maker opens PC games store to challenge Steam

The games store opens with just three titles for sale but says it will expand quickly in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RGmbuV

Norwich Crystal House building to become gin distillery

A drinks firm has permission to change the use of a prominent glass-fronted Victorian building. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PksiD6

Facebook could threaten democracy, says former GCHQ boss

The social media giant must do more to protect user data, says former GCHQ boss Robert Hannigan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rluctE

UK house price rise 'slowest for six years'

Prices rise 0.3% from a year earlier, with the average home now valued at £224,578, the Halifax says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qm1ibT

Facebook could threaten democracy, says former GCHQ boss

The social media giant must do more to protect user data, says former GCHQ boss Robert Hannigan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rluctE

Trudeau: No politics behind Huawei arrest

Canada's PM gives his first response after the arrest of a Chinese executive that angered Beijing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RBGMAk

Amazon workers injured in bear spray accident

The can of bear repellent was punctured, sending fumes around the US warehouse, officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zIv2oQ

Who really influences the price of oil?

Does Opec still control the price of oil in today's global market? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PnsOjO

The worst things about working in retail at Christmas

Christmas can be the most terrible time of the year for people working in shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BVVo8h

Reality Check: Your Christmas tree's carbon footprint

What impact do Christmas trees have on the environment and should you go fake or fir? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EgiOHP

Motability charity boss to go after extra bonus revealed

Mike Betts, the head of the firm providing cars and scooters for the disabled, will step down by 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QjP2Za

Williams railways review to look at 'all options'

John Lewis deputy chair Keith Williams does not rule out future rail nationalisation in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BVKK1j

Australia data encryption laws explained

Tech firms say the controversial laws could weaken overall security for users of messenger apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rqyv6Y

How crisps became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how crisps became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E5aSZ9

The blind woman developing tech for the good of others

Chieko Asakawa, blind since the age of 14, is developing tech to help visually impaired people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AVB5WR

Surge in gas and ram-raid ATM attacks

Attempts to steal cash by breaking into ATMs rises from 400 attacks in 2014 to 723 last year, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pjjttf

Big Short investor bets against UK banks

Steve Eisman predicts that the British banking industry will fall in value as the UK leaves the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G3Y340

The blind woman developing tech for the good of others

Chieko Asakawa, blind since the age of 14, is developing tech to help visually impaired people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AVB5WR

Mexico 1971: When women's football hit the big time

With the 2019 Women's World Cup draw on Saturday, we look back at the groundbreaking unofficial 1971 event in Mexico. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Uoc7It

Fiat Chrysler 'plans new US factory'

The car company intends to open an assembly plant in Detroit to product Jeep SUVs, media reports say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PsOhrG

Huawei arrest: Justin Trudeau denies political motivation

Canada's PM gives his first response after the arrest of a Chinese executive that angered Beijing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RBGMAk

Yanny v Laurel in top 10 trending YouTube videos of 2018

Carpool karaoke, Ariana Grande, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle all feature in the top 10 list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G4v1B6

Facebook defends Mark Zuckerberg's exposed emails

The social network publishes a detailed rebuttal of some of the claims made against it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4RV8S

YouTube deletes cheating videos after BBC investigation

Thousands of videos have been taken down by YouTube as a result of a BBC investigation into essay-writing adverts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PnMKmx

Lyft prepares to list shares on stock market

The ride-hailing firm files documents with the US market regulator, but gives few details of its plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QIqxEi

Pizza Express founder Peter Boizot dies aged 89

Peter Boizot discovered pizza while working in Italy and wanted to "bring great pizza to the UK". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E7PHFE

Should we worry about Huawei?

Some countries are blocking the use of telecoms network equipment from the Chinese firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zKo4zL

Tesco trial collapse heaps pressure on SFO

The acquittal of two former Tesco directors puts the focus back on the Serious Fraud Office. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QBCDiE

Japanese cafe uses robots controlled by paralysed people

The project aims to give some disabled people more independence, interaction and paid work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rzk9wt

Google trainee puts up dummy advert by mistake

The error meant a blank yellow rectangle was active on the sites and apps for about 45 minutes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QIivvu

Tesco directors acquitted in fraud trial

Chris Bush and John Scouler had each been accused of of one charge of fraud and one of false accounting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rlPAPc

Share sell-off drags FTSE 100 to two-year low

Indexes in London and other major European markets fall 2% as fears grow over US-China trade issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rokzu3

Mortgage arrears: Flaws found in support for the vulnerable

Lenders are failing to support some vulnerable people who have fallen behind on their repayments, the FCA says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zERVcP

Huawei arrest: China urges US and Canada to clarify Meng Wanzhou detention

The US seeks to extradite chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, daughter of the telecom giant's founder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QjNtKL

Thames Water leak woes hit profits

The firm sees a big fall in half-year profits, saying extreme weather has caused a rise in leaks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SzasOP

Data problems hit O2 mobile network

The service has problems with data and 4G services, say thousands of customers via social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G0RJtZ

Data problems hit O2 mobile network

The service has problems with data and 4G services, say thousands of customers via social media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G0RJtZ

Gambling firms agree 'whistle-to-whistle' television sport advertising ban

Britain's leading gambling companies voluntarily agree to a "whistle-to-whistle" television advertising ban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SxHU83

One million children face 'Dickensian poverty'

A children's charity calculates a million children will spend Christmas without adequate food or comfort. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rmt8Wh

How 5G connectivity could keep these hi-tech cows healthy

How superfast mobile connectivity will help dairy farmers monitor the health of their cows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SwRSXs

Will Opec defy Trump's call for low oil prices?

Oil prices recently hit 12-month lows. Opec wants to raise them, President Trump wants them lowered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QAzSy4

New homes 'crumbling due to weak mortar'

Some homeowners have been asked to sign gagging orders to claim compensation or get the problem fixed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AU9t4x

Is the HS2 rail project in trouble?

With the resignation of the chairman of HS2, how is the high-speed rail project shaping up? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zIVDlE

Student rents jump as accommodation goes upmarket

National Union of Students says more expensive accommodation is causing a "real affordability problem". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BS5tD4

Huawei executive arrested in Canada

The US is seeking to extradite the firm's chief financial officer, Canadian authorities say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QvAipB

Huawei executive arrested in Canada

The US is seeking to extradite the firm's chief financial officer, Canadian authorities say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QvAipB

Game-on for UK's Team Tao in ocean XPRIZE final

A UK-based team arrives in Greece for the grand final of a contest to find innovative solutions for seafloor mapping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G0JAWu

Deliveroo wins latest court battle over rider rights

Riders hired by the gig-economy delivery firm are not entitled to collective bargaining, court rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KUQbjX

HS2 and Crossrail chairman resigns

Sir Terry Morgan steps down from both roles after reported government pressure over Crossrail delay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RCh5jc

Cuba offers 3G mobile internet access to citizens

The state is offering its citizens mobile data contracts - but many will not be able to afford them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E2xFES

Deliveroo wins latest court battle over rider rights

Riders hired by the gig-economy delivery firm are not entitled to collective bargaining, court rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KUQbjX

Facebook's seized files published by MPs

The correspondence includes internal emails sent between members of the social network's staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2St5tyX

Google's Wing delivery drones head to Europe

Google's parent company, Alphabet, will test its drone delivery service in Finland next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BROYXH

Thomas Cook: What's gone wrong at the holiday firm?

There are concerns over the travel firm's future after it issued a second profit warning and its shares wallow in the doldrums. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sx4Vbu

DWP forces carer to sell home or face jail for overpayment

George Henderson was wrongly paid a carer's allowance and may be jailed if he doesn't sell his house. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qggffq

BT blocks Huawei from parts of 5G network

It still plans to use the Chinese company's phone mast antennas and certain other products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PjYExS

BT bars Huawei's 5G kit from core of network

It still plans to use the Chinese company's phone mast antennas and certain other products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PjYExS

UK economic growth 'stalls' as service sector slides

Growth in the UK's key services sector hits its lowest level since July 2016, prompting fears of stagnation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sw2aau

Ryanair compensation claims to go to court

Some 5,000 passengers who made claims against the airline between January and September are still waiting to be paid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rlEbiH

Turner Prize 2018: iPhone artist Charlotte Prodger wins

Charlotte Prodger wins the £25,000 art award for a highly personal film shot entirely on her phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PggFNq

Takeda gets shareholder approval for £46bn Shire takeover

The move paves the way for Japan's largest overseas acquisition and would create a global drugs giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PkoxNX

China-US trade: China vows speedy action on trade commitments

The US and China have agreed to a 90-day pause to their ongoing trade war, to avoid escalation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SthHrc

VTech flags tablet flaw after BBC Watchdog probe

Firm alerts public to flaw that could have given hackers a way to spy on and chat to children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rmgGpC

Dry summer causes record subsidence claims, say insurers

More than 10,000 households made subsidence claims worth £64m, the highest level for 12 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zG0d4g

Hugging at work: Your rights

What happens if your boss wants to hug you, cuddle you, massage you, or even to kiss your neck? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pj78Fp

NatWest fraud victim refunded £20,000

Money taken from man's account while he was unconscious in hospital, after being attacked in London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zKYRFd

Boohoo 'broke advertising rules' finds BBC Watchdog programme

The investigative programme says the fast-fashion retailer broke advertising standards rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pj6is1

Chanel ends use of exotic skins in its fashion range

The French fashion house becomes the first to turn its back on exotic pelts like snake and lizard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E1ag6K

Pound drops to 2017 lows after government contempt vote

Sterling drops to April 2017 lows after MPs find the government in contempt of Parliament before rising. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E1DD9e

Wall Street shares drop as yield curve causes alarm

All three US indexes fall more than 2%, as a closely-watched financial measure caused alarm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rgdWdo

Mervyn King: Brexit deal like Nazi appeasement

Former Bank of England governor says the government's proposed Brexit deal is a betrayal of the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zI8zrR

Odeon defends £40 hi-tech cinema prices

Odeon is re-opening a famous London cinema but fans are angry at the prices it plans to charge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2StUFAy

How I bought a house without mum and dad

Young first time buyers explain how they managed to get on the property ladder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AUYKXk

Facebook bans the sale of community groups

Facebook confirms community groups should not be bought and sold, after one disbands in protest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zHmTkx

Facebook bans the sale of community groups

Facebook confirms community groups should not be bought and sold, after one disbands in protest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zHmTkx

Thomas Cook shares fall nearly 60% in eight days

Concerns over the travel firm's borrowing rose after it issued a second profit warning last week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EdDgcC

Quora says 100 million users hacked

Quora, the question-and-answer website, has suffered a breach exposing emails of customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Su8GhY

Giuliani's Twitter typo used to abuse President Trump

A link in one of the lawyer's tweets directs users to a message that attacks the president. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zIf8Lg

South Africa: Taking on a mining giant and winning

After a decade-long battle, a small South African community stopped its land being turned into a titanium mine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KPaZt7

France fuel protests: PM Philippe to halt fuel tax rise

PM Edouard Philippe will suspend the measure after weeks of violent protests, he tells MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zJIoBb

Brexit: Food prices could rise 10%, says Bank governor

The Bank of England governor tells MPs food prices could rise 5-10% if there is no Brexit deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SnbWeS

A journey underground into one of Poland's working mines

As Poland hosts COP24 in nearby Katowice, David Shukman journeys into the depths of a working mine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FVwMAH

Donald Trump v the world: US tariffs in four charts

From Spanish olives to Chinese aluminium, no corner of the world has been untouched by US trade tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rhBuhV

Trump's China car tariffs claim sows confusion

Uncertainty surrounds the details of the trade war truce struck by the US and China at the G20 summit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KPVhhn

Cannabis firm confirms investment talks with Marlboro maker

The talks about a potential investment come after Canada legalised recreational cannabis this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zAiZdd

Rail chaos: Transport Secretary could have done more to avert crisis, MPs say

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling is under fire for not doing more to avert this year's timetable meltdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QaMr3J

Funeral firms 'took advantage of grief', says Co-op boss

The head of Co-op Group, the UK's largest funeral provider, says the industry must tackle rising prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rxwxgi

Want your own home? Have wealthy parents

Youngsters with parents who have property wealth are far more likely to be home owners by 30, study says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QfPEze

Taxpayers treated unfairly by HMRC, says House of Lords report

HMRC's powers on tackling tax avoidance are undermining justice, according to a House of Lords committee. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RxwsJw

Brexit deal: How will it affect chocolate supplies?

James Ecclestone runs a small chocolate factory and says that Brexit could force his company to move to abroad. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q7u93n

Can a brand create a 'sonic identity' from light bulbs?

Sound is enjoying a renaissance in marketing circles, but do firms understand how to use it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FUTngE

Tumblr to ban all pornographic content from 17 December

From 17 December, posts with "real-life human genitals or female-presenting nipples" will be banned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qcd4oO

Tumblr to ban all pornographic content from 17 December

From 17 December, posts with "real-life human genitals or female-presenting nipples" will be banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qcd4oO

Debt despair: 'I’m just going to end it'

Steve Goddard is one of 100,000 people in England each year who attempt suicide because of money worries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KRbfrF

Mike Ashley calls for online tax to save the High Street

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley tells MPs that the "internet is killing the High Street". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QaTGZl

Mike Ashley: The saviour of the High Street?

Profile of Sports Direct founder and Newcastle United billionaire owner Mike Ashley. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RwHxKS

Global shares jump on US-China trade 'truce'

The two countries have agreed to not increase tariffs for 90 days to allow for talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EdnzCf

YouTube top earners: The seven-year-old making $22m

An American boy who reviews toys is this year's highest-earning YouTube star, according to Forbes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q6kKZM

Ted Baker shares fall after 'forced hugging' complaints

Workers at the fashion group are demanding an end to alleged inappropriate behaviour by its founder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PfZxr9

YouTube top earners: The seven-year-old making $22m

An American boy who reviews toys is this year's highest-earning YouTube star, according to Forbes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q6kKZM

Arrested Devon cyber-expert Marcus Hutchins 'had used drugs'

Marcus Hutchins, who faces charges in the US, wants evidence thrown out as he was "intoxicated". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zOePi7

Samsung Nigeria tweets update using Apple iPhone

The account was closed and many tweets deleted when the mistake was shared on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RuN30M

China's Tencent Music revives US stock market listing

The Chinese company has scaled back the scale of its share offering to $1.2bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zDMieO

PewDiePie in battle with T-Series for top YouTube spot

PewDiePie is battling Indian channel T-Series in a bid to remain the YouTuber with the most subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QeBOx2

Pokemon Go 'trespass' legal action settled in US

Home owners bothered by Pokemon Go players sued and wanted damages from the game's creator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RtsC4b

Beleaguered Crawshaws meat retailer stores sold in deal

A struggling meat retailer operating across the Midlands and north of England is sold for £1.4m from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G8E9oD

'Redundancy isn't the end of the world'

John Brailsford has been made redundant five times, but says losing a job is not the end of the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KSZa5q

The shop where it's OK to be different

Two brothers on the autistic spectrum were looking for work when one had the idea of opening a comic shop. It turned out to be an inspired choice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PcnDDa

Royal Dutch Shell ties executive pay to carbon reduction

The energy giant makes the move after pressure from investors, including the Church of England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rjW5SU

Qatar pulls out of Opec oil producers' cartel

The Gulf state says it will pull out of the oil cartel in the new year to focus on gas production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QcR9OF

Sacked man claims discrimination against his 'ethical veganism'

Jordi Casamitjana wants to have ethical veganism recognised as a philosophical belief, in a landmark legal action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FQQmOm

Meet three retailers embracing the 'experience' of shopping

After years of pessimistic predictions for the British high street, shops have been forced to look at new ways of attracting customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q8Elc2

Asia markets rise after US and China agree to trade truce

The US and China have agreed to halt new tariffs for 90 days to allow for talks to resolve a trade war. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zCgN4G

'I've been made redundant five times'

What impact is turmoil in the retail sector having on workers and their families? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q5alh3

'Excellence isn't an act, it's a habit'

'Excellence isn't an act, it's a habit' from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rtunys

Tribune Media and Nexstar in $4.1bn local TV takeover

Nexstar set to become the largest US operator of local TV stations after buying Tribune Media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E9EWUq

Ted Baker staff launch petition over boss 'hugs'