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Tory leadership: Jeremy Hunt pledges £6bn for farmers in no-deal Brexit

The Tory leadership hopeful likens it to a banks' bailout as Boris Johnson vows a public sector pay rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KO3V2Q

Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text

Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XGGA9g

Social media: Church of England unveils online guidelines

Social media has "downsides" but also helps to "share the good news of Jesus Christ", the Church says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XcO3J4

Brexit farm trial: 'I really like the work'

The Home Office is piloting a scheme recruiting non-EU workers for seasonal farm work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RKxva0

Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text

Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XGGA9g

How much do you spend on a night out?

The average spend on a night out is now £70.56, up almost a fifth on last year, a survey has found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FIPUiF

Network Rail bids for part of British Steel

The train track firm wants to take over the railways division of the insolvent UK steelmaker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZYOk44

Electric cars: New vehicles to emit noise to aid safety

The EU rule for new models follows concern cars put pedestrians at risk because they are too quiet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YmvWSj

'Rescue train' sent to passengers of cancelled Caledonian Sleeper

The overnight service to London Euston was cancelled shortly after it left Fort William. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FGE4Wx

How apps power Hong Kong's 'leaderless' protests

Huge group chats with real-time voting let demonstrators decide what steps to take next. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XEoYe7

Young, mega-rich - and demanding to pay more tax

A member of one of America's richest families tells the BBC why paying more tax is her moral duty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KNNl3c

Prom costs: How families pay for the big night

Parents, charities and schools are coming up with new ways to make prom night affordable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RNRzZk

UK seeks new no-deal Brexit freight plan

The hurried procurement process as the UK prepared to leave the EU on 29 March cost taxpayers £85m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZYQpgh

G20 summit: Trump and Xi agree to restart US-China trade talks

The US agrees a pause in hostilities with China on trade, and makes a concession over tech firm Huawei. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XgdKgp

Trump lets US firms sell tech to Huawei

The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XgdKgp

Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters

Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RIFYL5

Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZWN29M

Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion

Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FH74gF

Endgame nears for British Steel bids

Bids for the stricken company should be submitted before a Sunday deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FGtrTm

There are calls for models wearing fake pregnancy bumps in ad campaigns to be banned

There are calls for fashion firms to stop using fake bump models, after reality star Arabella Chi was used as ASOS's maternity model despite never having been pregnant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XcC6Ys

South African teens: 'How we built a plane in 10 days'

These South African teenagers built their own plane and are flying it from Cape Town to Cairo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JbVqLD

The town fighting the Ford factory closure

Workers at Ford's factory in Bridgend feel betrayed by the car manufacturer, which is closing plants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XaD3vE

'Car payments are ruining our lives'

One mum tells us how her daughter's car finance payments have led to stress and sleepless nights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XI2lW6

Jack'd gay dating app in payout over leaked nude photos

A security flaw in Jack'd left private intimate photos publicly exposed on the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XfuMeS

EU agrees deal with South American trade bloc Mercosur

The trade agreement, reached after 20 years of talks, is hailed as historic by Brazil's president. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xbv9SG

The Good Food Chain: Firm in listeria probe goes into liquidation

The Good Food Chain employs 125 people, all of whom will lose their jobs, the firm says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XbNzrn

World Trade: Is Trump undermining a key dispute court?

The US government has been blocking the appointment of judge to a key international trade court, we ask why? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X9zqe8

'Terrifying' app that can undress women taken offline

Furore brings shutdown of app that used artificial intelligence to make convincing nudes of clothed women. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YrQHMx

Brexit 'could leave UK short of energy'

EU nations could restrict gas exports to the UK during cold snaps, says a European gas industry body. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JdQLc1

Five Jony Ive designs you probably don't know

Jony Ive famously designed some of Apple's best-selling products - but he has other strings to his bow. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X4NcKo

Dragonfly: Drone helicopter to fly on Saturn's moon, Titan

Nasa will fly a $1bn drone helicopter on Saturn's moon, Titan, in the 2030s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ja6w3U

Boots confirms plans to close 200 stores

Local pharmacy stores, where there is another store near by, will be most affected by the closures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FFSE0a

Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines after power spike

Large racks of the computers constantly mining Bitcoin have led to a spike in electricity consumption. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xg1Eoh

Isle of Skye Brewing Company buys rival Black Wolf

Isle of Skye Brewing Company secures its own bottling facilities by buying Black Wolf Brewery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KPpd0b

AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RL8bko

Who is Apple's top designer Jony Ive?

Sir Jonathan Ive was responsible for the design of some of Apple's most iconic and successful products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31UFrtX

New Zealand 'fake meat' pizza was not misleading, says Hell Pizza

Hell Pizza says it covertly introduced plant-based meat on its Burger Pizza to raise awareness. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XdSlEW

DR Congo copper and cobalt miners killed in Kolwezi

The governor of Lualaba province says the fatalities are "clandestine artisanal diggers". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KJ4dYI

Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NfEj0F

Legoland-owner Merlin Entertainments gets £4.8bn offer

The family which controls the Lego company has made an offer to take over Merlin Entertainments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XDv6DA

AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RL8bko

The leasehold disputes taking an emotional toll

More than two-thirds of people who have had leasehold issues are anxious about their future, a survey finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZM0InU

The tropical islands that fell into ruin

A picture of decline mars Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where a number of island resorts lie derelict. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lk5u89

Shop violence: 'I have never seen that much blood'

Leading retailers call on government to do more to tackle violence and abuse against shop staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XBu62L

Workers join gig economy to make ends meet

The TUC says the number of people working in the gig economy has doubled in the last three years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xn4zvf

Can hit songs be worth more than gold?

Chart-topping tunes are the latest thing you can invest your money in. But how wise is that exactly? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XEN3l3

iPhone designer Ive to leave Apple

Sir Jonathan Ive to leave Apple after two decades as its chief designer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XCAd6S

iPhone designer Ive to leave Apple

Sir Jonathan Ive to leave Apple after two decades as its chief designer from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XCAd6S

Twitter will hide rule-breaking politicians' tweets

Twitter tries a new way to handle politicians who break its rules but are too newsworthy to ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RET77M

Wolfenstein: Youngblood - Nazi images shown in first for Germany

Before now, games released in Germany have not shown swastikas or referenced Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IT0IwP

How 'filthy rich' alter egos can protect your privacy

Instead of blocking ads, the anti-ad tracking system uses 100 tabs to disguise personal profiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XaHprC

Vauxhall Astra: Ellesmere Port manufacture 'depends on Brexit'

The new Astra will be built at its Ellesmere Port plant if a satisfactory deal is reached, its owners say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ITfmnH

Reddit places pro-Donald-Trump forum in quarantine

The discussion platform says it made the move after threats of violence against the police. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31YjZ7h

Russia denies role in Israeli airport GPS jamming

Aircraft have been forced to use alternative navigation systems to land at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YdW6X3

'Shocking' fake takeaway sold on Uber Eats

A BBC News team set up a fake takeaway restaurant on Uber Eats and started selling burgers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FBfXZb

'Shocking' fake takeaway sold on Uber Eats

A BBC News team set up a fake takeaway restaurant on Uber Eats and started selling burgers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FBfXZb

Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe

The car giant aims to make the cuts by the end of 2020 as it seeks to streamline its operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XciIL9

'Digital natives' become eBay millionaires

EBay says the under-30s are the fastest age group reaching £1m of sales on its marketplace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IRPacX

Japan 'very concerned' about no-deal Brexit

Taro Kono has told the BBC that Japanese companies are concerned about the "negative impact" of a no-deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ypvani

Boeing suffers new 737 Max issue that could delay return

Regulators uncover a new issue with the troubled aircraft that could delay its return to service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X3iEIP

Denver drivers followed Google's detour down a dirt road

Denver drivers rushing to the airport took a GPS detour to avoid an hour-long traffic delay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZViqpb

Facebook boss admits 'mistake' in handling of Pelosi clip

Facebook's system took too long to flag a doctored video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, its CEO says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J819lB

Facebook boss admits 'mistake' in handling of Pelosi clip

Facebook's system took too long to flag a doctored video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, its CEO says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J819lB

Hunt's tax plans could 'cost up to £65bn', says IFS

The economic think tank says the Conservative leadership candidate has made some "expensive" pledges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31XX6Ba

How to get the best price when buying a car

As car sales plunge, desperate dealers are said to be offering huge discounts, so how can drivers benefit? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YoiCNn

Boeing suffers new 737 Max issue that could delay return

Regulators uncover a new issue with the doomed aircraft that could delay its return to service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X3iEIP

Eurostar backtracks on train booze ban

Customers can take unopened alcohol to their destination, the train service has clarified. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X5UhtW

Bathstore calls in administrators putting 500 jobs at risk

The bathroom specialist will stay open while the administrator tries to find a buyer for the 135-strong chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ja4yAi

Wayfair staff to walk out over sales to detention centres

Hundreds of staff in Boston are protesting over Wayfair helping to furnish US border detention camps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xcO4Sv

Sharp fall in foreign investment in UK

The UK is facing increasing competition from countries such as Ireland, France and Germany. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YenzYN

Caledonian Sleeper Highland service launch delayed

New carriages featuring double beds were due to be introduced, but will now be diverted to Glasgow and Edinburgh instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ye4gPp

Flat-pack home? Ikea moves in on UK housing

The Swedish company's joint venture BoKlok is working with Worthing council to build affordable homes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KDgIVK

US meteorologists worried over 5G roll-out

Weather forecasters think parts of the 5G network could interfere with meteorology communications. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YelI6v

US Huawei supplier resumes some shipments

Chipmaker Micron has restarted some shipments to Huawei despite US sanctions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XaQbpu

Second US town pays up to ransomware hackers

Lake City becomes the second Florida town in two weeks to pay up after a ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xeCMgQ

Chinese viewers watch webcast tour of tiny village museum

A live stream tour of a tiny museum open only one day a week attracts nearly half a million viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQuXdn

£2bn rail upgrade proposal put forward for Midlands

The Midlands Rail Hub said it wanted to create space for 24 extra passenger trains an hour by 2033. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZKBar9

Bonmarché seeks rescue bid after 'poor' trading

The struggling fashion chain has reversed its stance on Philip Day's takeover as trading deteriorates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YehDiy

China suspends some Canadian pork imports as tensions rise

China halted imports of some Canadian pork products as tensions between the countries rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X6jZ6L

When poverty means living without soap

A father-of-five speaks of living in destitution - a reality for many behind closed doors. a charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YlHTI1

'Now everyone pays for their own drinks'

The pound's fall has made life tougher for some foreign workers, but for many firms it's been good news. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31Ty4TO

Have we all underrated the humble pencil?

Is it really the miracle product of the free market, as many economists have claimed? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KDnTwZ

San Francisco becomes first US city to ban e-cigarettes

The US city, home to market leader Juul, is the first to ban sales in-store and from online retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31SvNbj

Google city sparks fresh controversy

Plans for a digital city built "from the internet up" meet growing opposition in Toronto. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X99SOj

Facebook to identify French hate speech suspects

The deal between the French government and the tech giant is believed to be the first of its kind. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2YaMHQl

Tesco customer in pickle over labelling

Customer queries best before date on burger relish in a calendar last used more than 350 years ago. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2YcdgVf

RAF fighters escorted Jet2 flight after ‘miscommunication’

The fighter jets were scrambled after an apparent mix-up between air traffic control and the pilots. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2X7OnNK

Sandwichgate: How to stop the office thieves

How do you stop colleagues from nicking your sandwiches and milk from the office fridge? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZUvn2z

Used car batteries may power football stadium lights

Refurbished batteries are already in use at stadiums in Norway and the Netherlands. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IIoo6X

Bombardier sells aircraft programme to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries agree to buy the CRJ aircraft programme for $550m (£432m), from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KzjXh3

Etika: Body found in search for missing YouTuber

The gamer, who went missing last week, had uploaded a video describing suicidal thoughts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RxZJ81

Global phone networks attacked by hackers

Attackers had power to shut networks down but chose to snoop on users instead. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X6WZ7i

Burton-upon-Trent Kerry Food factory closure axes 900 jobs

The loss of Kerry Foods - the biggest employer in Burton-upon-Trent - is "crushing", unions said. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2YhWdBi

Icelanders tire of disrespectful Instagram influencers

Locals are frustrated at a number of cases where influencers have been disrespectful at tourist sites. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xdq4Pa

Waste giant Biffa guilty of sending nappies to China

Biffa broke the law by exporting everything from underwear to socks in containers labelled as paper. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WXirHa

Dutch emergency line hit by KPN telecoms outage

The four-hour disruption was the largest in years and the cause is still unclear. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xf7LsM

Cyber-bullying affects more girls than boys in Northern Ireland

A study indicates some children were mocked about their appearance and some were sent nude pictures. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xdYj9o

Changi Airport: Drones disrupt flights in Singapore

A rise in drone use has created growing security concerns for airports around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ycc582

Southern Water handed £126m punishment

The regulator says the firm failed to operate sewage treatments properly and misreported performance. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2X5jU3c

Dutch emergency services hit by KPN telecoms outage

The four-hour disruption was the largest in recent Dutch history, and the cause is still unclear. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2xf7LsM

Private school and Oxbridge 'take top jobs'

Top professions are still dominated by the privately educated, a social mobility report says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KyulFP

Changi Airport: Drones disrupt flights in Singapore

A rise in drone use has created growing security concerns for airports around the world. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Ycc582

Why Glastonbury has £10m stashed away

Running a music festival is challenging and not just because of the weather. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XvVXRM

'If you pay, you're fuelling global organised crime'

When malicious hackers disable a business and demand a ransom, why do many firms pay up? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X5PSMD

Bulletproof coffee: Would you add butter to your brew?

Entrepreneur Dave Asprey is the man behind the craze of adding butter and oil to your mug of coffee. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IDiWlT

Boris Johnson's tax plan would 'benefit wealthy most' - IFS

The Tory leadership candidate's plan would cost "many billions", the Institute for Fiscal Studies says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Nb50E1

Are these the foods millennials want to eat?

Younger people are looking for something a bit different and shops are trying to work out what that is. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KAOFq0

A group of US billionaires is calling for a wealth tax

A group of 18 wealthy individuals is arguing that politicians have a moral duty to tax them more. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KAQS4z

Sudan crisis: Internet restored - but only for lawyer

A lawyer, who won his case over a three-week blackout, is to return to court on behalf of other Sudanese. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X43cRL

League of Legends: Iran players say US sanctions have blocked the game

Iran gamers have reportedly received messages saying they can't play the game because of the US government. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FuCdUx

Eurostar defends alcohol limits on trains

Passengers have complained about the restrictions of one bottle of wine or four cans of beer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XqgfME

Caesars takeover by Eldorado to create casino giant

One of the best known names in the casino industry is being bought by fast-growing Eldorado Resorts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WY0ZlT

Missing YouTuber Etika's belongings found

The gamer, who has a strong following on YouTube, has now not been seen for five days. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31TFkPu

Lloyds will not reveal frozen account details

The bank has frozen 8,000 Jersey-based accounts amid a crackdown on money laundering. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IEuxkk

Employment: Happier working a four-day week?

One firm in Brighton is trialling a four day week for its workers. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XCgSmw

Presidential warnings 'easy' to spoof

Fake messages could cause widespread panic, the researchers who uncovered the flaws say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31TWGMe

EE fined £100,000 for unlawful texts

The mobile network sent 2.5 million messages to customers about its app and handset upgrades. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WZhYV1

Raspberry Pi used to steal data from Nasa lab

Lax security at a Nasa lab let a hacker lurk on the agency's network for almost a year, says report. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Fuy2b9

EE fined £100,000 for unlawful texts

The mobile network sent 2.5 million messages to customers about its app and handset upgrades. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WZhYV1

Boots rolls out paper bags after plastics row

The chain is introducing paper bags in 53 of its 2,485 stores - but not in its central pharmacy. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2xciGn8

Facebook: Nick Clegg says 'no evidence' of Russian interference in Brexit vote

Sir Nick Clegg says Facebook found no "significant attempt" by outside forces to sway the 2016 vote. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IBc5cy

Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FureKH

Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FureKH

Wind power: £100m fund aims to boost UK companies

The offshore wind industry says the money will help to 'maximise opportunities' for UK companies. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WY0jNh

Climate change: Cashing in on CO2

Scientists say carbon dioxide can be used to benefit humanity instead of overheating the planet. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Fu6iDy

'Hire people who are going to disagree with you'

Emily Foges says her firm's success is down to young employee who told her she was getting it wrong. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IDb9Eu

Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us

Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2x6jjyu

Slack: Why is this loss-making tech firm worth $20bn?

The messaging app has investors piling in on hopes it can replace email for workplace communication. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ix9sIT

Sync or swim: How TV shows like Love Island are breaking new bands

Who needs Top of the Pops when shows like Love Island and Killing Eve are putting songs in the chart? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/31R8Bdm

Patisserie Valerie scandal: Five people arrested

The chain collapsed in January and is under new management, but the probe into its finances continues. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2N6JfFl

How recyclable is your food shop?

Research suggests almost half of packaging used by major UK supermarkets can't be easily recycled. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FsVu8W

Lap dancers sign union deal with Glasgow club employers

Staff at Glasgow's Seventh Heaven venue will be now able to bargain collectively over their terms and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IwiRQK

Climate protesters storm Garzweiler coal mine in Germany

The activists break through police lines amid a weekend of protests against fossil fuel use. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/31OqTME

Businesses push government to complete HS2 railway

Business leaders have written a letter urging the next prime minister to commit to completing HS2. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Ivt5kq

X-Prize winner: Children are not a product

The winner of Elon Musk's global learning award warns that children's data should be protected. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WUrXLb

Cannabis-laced beer and dog treats excite big firms

Big firms are chasing a share of the cannabis market, but growth could be volatile, says a report. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2N49zQr

Slack: Why is this loss-making tech firm worth $20bn?

The messaging app has investors piling in on hopes it can replace email for workplace communication. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Ix9sIT

US-Iran: Airlines re-route flights after drone incident

Emirates and BA are among the airlines changing flight routes to avoid parts of Iranian airspace. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2xa4uv6

#TakeYourDogToWorkDay marked by pics of busy pups

Photos shared of dogs sitting at desks and doing more serious things on Take Your Dog to Work Day. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FmV3Nc

Mark Carney on Facebook's digital currency

The Bank of England's governor explains how Facebook's digital currency could work. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Xrj9kf

Former Barclays chief John Varley cleared of fraud charges

The Court of Appeal declined an application by the Serious Fraud Office to overturn a previous court decision. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/31JWS0i

Walmart uses AI cameras to spot thieves

The supermarket uses image recognition tech at checkouts to detect when items have not been scanned. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ItQAu4

'It's surreal': 80-year-old Ted tries virtual reality for first time

Pensioner Ted Waight gives his verdict on a sell-out immersive virtual reality exhibit which is about to begin a global tour. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IWZ5Nu

Florida town pays $600,000 virus ransom

Computers for Riviera Beach have been locked up for more than three weeks following the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2x97xn4

Walmart uses AI cameras to spot thieves

The supermarket uses image recognition tech at checkouts to detect when items have not been scanned. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ItQAu4

Bank of Scotland fined £45.5m over fraud failure

The bank is fined by regulators after failing to alert authorities to suspicions of fraud in 2007. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/31OmusL

Robot taught to 'feel' objects by sight and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KuvnCw

The 'chaos' that nearly derailed Hornby

The model maker's boss says he removed the firm's senior managers as they did not understand the business. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Rtp8je

Northern Powerhouse 'undermined' by austerity, five years on

Five years since launch, more northern children live in "poor" households, despite economic growth. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Nfszvt

'Clean electricity' will dominate power supply

Britain is set to obtain more of its power from zero-carbon sources than from fossil fuels. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XXMXC8

Carney: '150,000 firms not fully ready for no-deal Brexit'

The Bank of England Governor says firms lack the paperwork for EU trade in the event of no-deal. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FkaiGU

Businesses 'not fully ready' for no-deal, says Carney

About 150,000 firms are unprepared for a no-deal Brexit, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IxXejf

Apple warns Trump that more China tariffs will help rivals

Apple says US plans to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods would hurt its "global competitiveness". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WZdDWH

Apple warns Trump that more China tariffs will help rivals

Apple says US plans to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods would hurt its "global competitiveness". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WZdDWH

Electric and petrol cars: Views of Milton Keynes drivers

Electric cars are expensive, the batteries run out and then they have to be charged up, but why are they so popular in Milton Keynes? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XpvIfS

The plane that can fly 600 miles on batteries alone

The Israeli firm Eviation unveils a plane which can travel over 600 miles on battery power alone. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FlA1yu

Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us

Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2x6jjyu

The plane that can fly 600 miles on batteries alone

The Israeli firm Eviation unveils a plane which can travel over 600 miles on battery power alone. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FlA1yu

Climate protesters interrupt Hammond's Mansion House speech

The chancellor was addressing a City of London event at the Mansion House for the financial services industry. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Rr3VpK

Climate protesters disrupt Hammond's Mansion House speech

Climate change protesters disrupt Chancellor Philip Hammond's Mansion House speech. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZEvoHM

Carney gives Facebook currency cautious welcome

Bank of England gives Facebook currency cautious welcome as it looks to the future of money. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WUSjfQ

Monsoon seeks rent cut in 'difficult' trading

Monsoon and Accessorize hope to avoid closing any of their 258 stores as part of a restructuring plan. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WQKKXP

Messaging app Slack becomes latest blockbuster tech flotation

The messaging app firm, valued between $15-$17bn, has taken an unusual route to the stock market. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2L4pcoq

Messaging app Slack becomes latest blockbuster tech flotation

The messaging app firm, valued between $15-$17bn, has taken an unusual route to the stock market. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2L4pcoq

The breakfast cafe where customers don't have to pay

Eggs & Bread asks its customers to pay what they like - one of a number of not-for-profit food projects open around the UK. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/31H56q9

UK rates unchanged amid risk to economy

Bank of England policymakers keep interest rates on hold at 0.75%, where they have been since August. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WSziQ9

Loot boxes aren't gambling, says EA

A spokesperson for the company says the system is "quite ethical" and something gamers enjoy. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IWMSIv

British Business Bank reaches £500m lending milestone

The UK Treasury-funded British Business Bank was launched after the financial crisis to help start-ups. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IqYlRA

Watch Dogs at E3: We want players to find value in other people

The maker of Watch Dogs: Legion wants it to help players “think differently about the person next to you”. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KZPrvZ

Toy Story: How Buzz Lightyear keeps making millions

When the new Toy Story film opens on Friday, it is not just cinemas that will be hoping for a boost from sales. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WNMzEM

Dixons Carphone shares plunge on mobile phone woes

The retailer says its UK mobile business will be "significantly loss-making" this year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RmDQZc

How can a company be valued at billions, but not make any profit?

You can't have a company worth billions of dollars and not make a profit, right? Wrong, and here's why. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MVPKuh

Online porn age-checks for under-18s 'face new delay'

Changes aimed at stopping under-18s viewing explicit content were due to come into force next month. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MYgsme

Under-30s 'spend less than same age group in 2001'

Younger people are spending less - but the amount spent by over 65s has risen, a report suggests. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FmeSEB

Worth billions but making no profit?

You can't have a company worth billions of dollars and not make a profit, right? Wrong, and here's why. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZvY1GX

Hydrogen trains: Are these the eco-friendly trains of the future?

With zero emissions and water as a by-product, Tom Burridge was on board one of the test runs. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XoDFlp

All aboard Britain’s first hydrogen train

Britain is looking to become one of the next countries to start running hydrogen-powered trains. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WQS2iZ

Boohoo's recycled clothes 'will not solve fast fashion waste'

The fast fashion retailer is trying to be more sustainable, but some are sceptical. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WOTY6V

Brexit: Philip Hammond to warn war chest may disappear

The chancellor will say billions he has set aside may be "soaked up" if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XrW94o

US Fed opens door to interest rate cut after Trump criticism

The Federal Reserve says the economic outlook could force an interest rate cut - something Donald Trump wants. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2x39Zvl

Boeing crashes: Pilot 'Sully' knows of desperate fight for life

A pilot whose story became a Hollywood film knows the panic that faced crew on Boeing's doomed aircraft. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MXwa0W

Fortnite makers grilled by MPs over game safety

MPs ask whether Epic Games does enough to prevent users spending too much time or money on the game. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MWKGWB

Unseen 9/11 photos bought at house clearance sale

The images were stored on CD Roms bought at a house clearance sale. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WSSVmm

Fast fashion: Should we change how we think about clothes?

Buying "fast fashion" is harming the environment so what can we do to limit its effects? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MVdiQ9

Facebook urged to pause Libra crypto-currency project

A US lawmaker asks Facebook to wait before launching its digital currency, hours after it was announced. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WNg8Xa

Tesco premium plan hits supermarket shares

The supermarket says it is mulling a range of high-end convenience stores, sending rivals' shares lower. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Iq3nh3

Facebook 'mysteriously locks out Hungarian users'

The social network has disabled a large number of accounts in error, according to reports. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31H61qv

People happy to rent, but not buy, a flat

Experts say first-time buyers are keen to jump straight to a house, leading to cheaper apartment prices. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XqQWK8

Facebook urged to pause Libra crypto-currency project

A US lawmaker asks Facebook to wait before launching its digital currency, hours after it was announced. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WNg8Xa

China loses ground in top supercomputer list

There are slightly fewer Chinese machines, and some more US ones, in the list of top supercomputers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IonaNX

Gambling: Four ads banned from Looney Tunes app

The game - considered appealing to under 18s - gave players the chance to earn "gems" by viewing ads. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IqlXFR

How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud

In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IQxgWT

HK billionaire to pay $14m in tuition fees for Chinese students

Li Ka-Shing has pledged to pay tuition fees for a group of Chinese students through his foundation. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WRD5Zh

Secret company registers in Crown Dependencies to be made public

The UK's Crown Dependencies have set out a timetable to open up on company ownership. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XXrN79

Should we dislike the 'Like' button?

Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FheQxq

Whitbread's Premier Inns see fewer guests

The UK's largest hotel operator blames "weak trading conditions" for a fall in demand for its rooms. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Fg2QfK

US-China trade war: Officials to resume talks before G20

Mr Trump says he will have an "extended meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 next week. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IUCQYd

Rising levels of poverty in working families

Poverty among those who are working has risen, but many more people are now in work, research indicates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KZ6IWk

When is a sausage not a sausage?

Why some people aren't happy that words like 'burger' and 'sausage' are being used to describe vegan products. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FjASzX

The 'monsoon' rain hitting UK business

The heavy rain is hurting businesses that depend on good weather - is there any sign of sunnier outlook ahead? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KZ6Ipi

Boeing 737 Max: BA-owner IAG plans to buy 200 planes

Airline group IAG says it has "every confidence" in Boeing as it signs a letter of intent to buy 200 planes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WWD7nH

Girl, 12, flooded with beauty ads on Instagram

The ads were displayed to the young user despite Instagram's policies saying some should not be shown to her. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2x718IZ

The government workers striking over pay

Outsourced catering and security staff at the government's business department want the London living wage. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FhNnMi

Sir James Dyson donates £19m to his old school in Holt

The money will fund a new centre for science, technology, arts and maths "to inspire young minds". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/31C5INA

US and Russia clash over power grid 'hack attacks'

Russia has countered attempts to hack into its infrastructure, says Kremlin spokesman. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Kl0L6k

Inside Heathrow's high-tech baggage system

Heathrow's luggage system handles 180,000 items per day. Tom Burridge takes a look inside. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WLUCqu

Facebook to launch digital currency in 2020

Users will be able make payments with the currency via Facebook's apps and WhatsApp. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MUIEXc

Instagram boss Adam Mosseri: 'We can't solve bullying on our own'

The company's boss Adam Mosseri tells Radio 1 Newsbeat he wants Instagram to be "less pressurised". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2xak2ix

Ministers reject fast fashion impact advice

An 18-point plan to end the era of throwaway clothes and improve working conditions is dismissed. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IUKh1A

South Western Railway workers begin five-day strike

London commuters and racegoers at Royal Ascot are advised to check details of trains online. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WPL79N

'Money mules': Rising numbers are in middle age

Increasing numbers of people aged between 41 and 60 are being recruited by criminals to launder money. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZtPHY3

Inside Heathrow's high-tech baggage system

Heathrow's luggage system handles 180,000 items per day. Tom Burridge takes a look inside. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48667833

The factory making shoes out of plastic bottles

This Adidas factory in India makes shoes and clothes out of polyester from recycled plastic bottles. from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48661150

'I just got fed up with the sexism. It was everywhere'

How Dame Stephanie Shirley went from child refugee to computer industry and women's rights pioneer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/31DVY5i

How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud

In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IQxgWT

Heathrow reveals expansion 'masterplan'

Plans for a third runway, promising phased construction over thirty years, are open to public consultation. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WLiLbX

KFC's vegan burger: could it wean you off chicken?

The fried chicken firm is the latest fast food chain to join the vegan bandwagon, with mixed results. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XmHwiX

Data surveillance powers unlawfully wide, court told

Security services are invading people's privacy by "Hoovering up" communication data, a court hears. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IO4XIN

Sotheby's goes under the hammer for $3.7bn

The art auction house is bought by French telecoms billionaire Patrick Drahi. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/31zu2j3

Samsung TVs should be regularly virus-checked, the company says

The technology company tweeted its QLED-branded sets should be scanned once every few weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WOLbBU

Huawei smartphone sales hit amid US curbs

The founder of the Chinese telecoms giant says overseas sales of its mobile phones have sunk 40%. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Zsp7P8

Jet Airways lenders begin insolvency proceedings

The carrier is saddled with $1bn of debt and has been seeking a buyer from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RhLLXJ

Romance fraud: Woman sent conman £40k despite suspicions

She warned her mother against the online scam - and then fell for it herself, ending up in debt. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2N12OP0

Hacker conference speaker axed over abortion views

Protests and a threatened boycott lead the Black Hat hacker conference to axe its keynote speaker. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MNSdH5

Instagram to make hacked account recovery easier

The photo platform is testing a new way to get back into hacked accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WPh9CZ

PPI mis-selling claims: The deadline approaches

With a deadline for compensation claims just weeks away, people are being urged to act now. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IlZLNe

Boris Johnson's full fibre plan needs more detail says industry

Broadband providers say it will take more than money to achieve a "full fibre for all" by 2025 pledge. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Y0Ccz3

Porn trolling lawyer jailed for 14 years

A US lawyer who tricked people into paying for films he helped pirate gets a 14-year jail sentence. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WNcfkK

New Patisserie Valerie owners put butter back in cakes

Causeway Capital acquired the chain after alleged fraud left a multi million-pound hole in its accounts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WJjM45

Huawei founder says firm to cut output amid US curbs

The Chinese telecoms firm has faced increasing pressure from the US over the security of its products. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Zsp7P8

Extinction Rebellion postpone Heathrow drone protest

Extinction Rebellion threatened to shut down the airport in a protest against its planned expansion. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MShqQZ

Kier to cut 1,200 jobs as it seeks to cut costs

The troubled construction and services firm is attempting to save £55m a year by 2021. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MSpFMZ

UK to launch "groundbreaking" China share market link

UK-listed companies will be able to sell shares in Shanghai under a new share link, Treasury says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XmfN1K

Paris Airshow: Difficult decisions for Boeing lie ahead

At the Paris Airshow, Boeing faces some difficult choices following the fatal 737 Max crashes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XOeQwf

'Pilots were not to blame for 737 crash'

The boss of Ethiopian Airlines has rejected the idea his pilots were at fault in 737 Max crash. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZonP7I

Brexit uncertainty 'hitting UK business investment'

Companies should be investing in measures aimed at growth, says the British Chambers of Commerce. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XaMHTd

CEO Secrets: My clubs aren't 'pale, stale and male'

Entrepreneur Ronald Ndoro talks about his vision for private members' clubs in the 21st century. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WN6vrs

Carole Ghosn calls for President Trump to back her husband

The wife of the former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn wants pressure put on Japan over his legal battle. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wXspO5

Carole Ghosn: 'I'm a housewife, not a conniving woman'

The wife of former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn speaks out about his detention and campaign to free him. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WKqqvX

Berkshire family starts waste plastic swimsuit business

A Berkshire family has turned the oceans' waste plastic into a range of children's swimwear. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WMtjrr

Wahaca 'made waiter pay' after eat-and-run

The restaurant chain says it happens 'very rarely' and the waiter would not have his wages deducted. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WJr9IX

Tory leadership race: EU will renegotiate Brexit package, says Hunt

Mr Hunt said if there is no prospect of a deal by 31 October he would accept a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XkPMQk

'My parents wanted me to marry. I became a DJ'

Photographer Sayan Hazra captures a day in the life of one of India's few female DJs. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IkAOlq

India announces retaliatory trade tariffs against the US

The new duties come days before countries' leaders are expected to meet at a G20 summit in Japan. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IiiuJk

Illegal eel exporters exposed by Countryfile

International buyers offered high prices for eels caught on the River Severn in Gloucestershire. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Ikxoz3

Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XQ8Z9A

Tattoos at work: Are they still an issue?

Employers have become more relaxed about visible tattoos at work, but some firms still don't allow them. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Ij4kI8

Amazon executive Werner Vogels on the ethics of facial recognition

Amazon executive Werner Vogels tells the BBC's Dave Lee that the firm is can not be held responsible for how its artificial intelligence technology is used. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31yo95R

Amazon’s Alexa boss Dave Limp on privacy concerns

Amazon’s head of Alexa, Dave Limp tells the BBC why his team is researching how to make the voice assistant understand emotion. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Xf5mNt

Soaring second home ownership hitting young people

More than one-in-10 people in the UK now own second homes, buy-to-let and overseas properties. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IWekpZ

The super-tough drones and robots going where we can't

How do you build unmanned vehicles that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and terrains? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F8Xlj3

Hong Kong extradition row: Will it damage its star status?

Hong Kong is one of the world's top financial hubs, but is this status now at risk? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wUNbOA

Tech Tent: Facebook’s deepfake dilemma

Facebook was confronted this week with a fake video of its own founder Mark Zuckerberg. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WJRWtu

Huawei delays launch of folding smartphone

The Chinese tech giant says it's being "cautious" about the device, which was supposed to launch this summer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MPIBff

Huawei delays launch of folding smartphone

The Chinese tech giant says it's being "cautious" about the device, which was supposed to launch this summer. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MPIBff

Google's AR animals entertain Android users

Augmented Reality animals are appearing as an option on some Android devices as Google rolls out a new feature. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WJYVm5

Twitter removes Iranian-backed accounts

The deleted accounts sent millions of messages trying to influence opinions about Iran, says Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XKlYJZ

Metal traders banned from workday boozing

The London Metal Exchange's ban affects about 120 personnel of nine different firms who work there. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KQlXka

Public services web project cost soared to £110m

A project to move public services online is now estimated to cost £110m. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KjL53o

Selena Gomez: Instagram 'would make me depressed'

The singer says she had to delete social media from her phone as it made her feel bad about herself. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FaYExP

Keanu Reeves and Cyberpunk 2077: Gaming doesn't need legitimising

The actor talks to Radio 1 Newsbeat at E3 about his starring role in the game Cyberpunk 2077. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KNL5I9

Children use AI to try to survive Mars

New ways to harness artificial intelligence to solve humanity's greatest challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/31wcQed

The robot that understands irony and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2F5sGD6

The super-tough drones and robots going where we can't

How do you build unmanned vehicles that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and terrains? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2F8Xlj3

'Harmful' gender stereotypes in adverts banned

The UK advertising watchdog brings in new rule to stop adverts "contributing to inequality in society". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XKdYJ4

Bank Holiday change will 'cost calendar maker £200,000'

Calendar maker says it will have to replace the May pages on 400,000 calendars it has already printed. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wNImqb

'You can get your money when you need it'

Hundreds of thousands of staff could soon get their salary as they earn it instead of waiting for payday. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XIg7ow

Vodafone suffers faults across Europe

Users have been unable to use mobile and fixed-line broadband services. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wSvm2m

Deepfake videos could 'spark' violent social unrest

Software that can make convincing fake videos could spark social unrest and violence, experts warn. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MMSHNW

Vodafone suffers faults across Europe

Users have been unable to use mobile and fixed-line broadband services. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wSvm2m

Amazon sued over Alexa child recordings in US

Two complaints claim the firm lacks the required consent to build and store youngsters' voice profiles. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KSYZbY

Japan outlaws flying drones while drunk

Flying a drone while drunk is as bad as drink-driving say Japanese politicians who backed the law. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MJ2QLj

RBS report branded 'whitewash' by MPs

The financial watchdog failed to properly investigate the business restructuring unit of RBS, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ReHSTb

Riot Games told to hand over gender pay data

Californian regulators want more detail about how much men and women are paid at the games studio. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WBtVjd

PwC fined £6.5m over 'lack of competence' in audit

The Financial Reporting Council reduced the fine to £4.6m after the accountancy admitted its mistakes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F8B1WR

Telegram boss links cyber attack during HK protests to China

The messaging service suffered a massive cyber attack during violent protests in Hong Kong on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KIzTN2

Telegram boss links cyber attack during HK protests to China

The messaging service suffered a massive cyber attack during violent protests in Hong Kong on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KIzTN2

Ofcom gives 'provisional' approval to BBC iPlayer changes

The media regulator gives "provisional" approval to plans to allow shows to be available for longer. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MILVZB

Morrisons and Amazon expanding same-day deliveries

Morrisons agrees to expand fast delivery service with Amazon to five extra cities. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WAKFYa

Gulf of Oman 'tanker blast' reports prompt warning

A UK maritime group urges caution amid reports of distress calls and explosions on two vessels. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wQEjti

Morrisons and Amazon expanding same-day deliveries

Morrisons agrees to expand fast delivery service with Amazon to five extra cities. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WAKFYa

Huawei: UK warned over sending 'bad signal' to China

The Chinese ambassador to the UK said banning Huawei could damage the countries' business relations. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/31trOSq

Adani mine: Australia approves controversial coal project

The huge project in Queensland has been subject to years of environmental hold-ups and protests. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2X9WCIs

Why is building so slow and expensive?

Forward-thinking builders are looking at the ways technology can help the construction industry. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2X7Idwp

Green: Topshop empire 'didn't come close to collapse'

Sir Philip Green thanks the landlords and suppliers who backed the restructuring deal that saved Arcadia. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wT6IyA

Help to Buy: 'Most users did not need help report finds'

Most participants in the Help to Buy scheme could have got on the housing ladder without help, a report finds. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Xgem5f

Pokemon Sword and Shield: Hands-on with Dynamax power

Chris Fox tests how the new Dynamax power to make the pet monsters huge affects gameplay. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZkW5AY

Russians send Soviet car model into stratosphere

Russian scientists send a large-scale model of a Soviet-era car into the stratosphere. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KHBwui

Chernobyl selfies lead to warning from show's writer

Craig Mazin, who wrote the hit show Chernobyl, tells fans to be "respectful" when visiting the site. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wNdOF3

'#IAmHere': The people trying to make Facebook a nicer place

A huge network of volunteers is fighting hate speech on Facebook using closed groups. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WtXA2G

Ford recalls 1.2 million vehicles in US over suspension fault

The Explorer sport utility vehicle is being recalled over suspension issues which could affect steering. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WFG381

Green secures rescue deal for Topshop empire

The rescue of Sir Philip Green's retail empire will come at the cost of shops and jobs. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MJTkry

Brexit: UK firms 'not even close to ready' for no deal

Less that 10% of firms have applied to a HMRC scheme aimed at facilitating UK imports, Newsnight reveals. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WGuH3y

5G sign-ups outpace 4G's launch in South Korea

More than one million people have a 5G subscription, despite the lack of a "killer app". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X29JeV

Huawei cancels laptop launch because of US trade blacklist

The firm said it was unable to manufacture a planned laptop because the US had put it on a blacklist. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WvYR4F

Huawei cancels laptop launch because of US trade blacklist

The firm said it was unable to manufacture a planned laptop because the US had put it on a blacklist. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WvYR4F

Facebook lets deepfake Zuckerberg video stay on Instagram

The social network says it will not remove a fake video of its founder created with AI software. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KL74Qi

E3: Cloud gaming - a brief explanation of what is involved

How internet-streamed video games could benefit players and disrupt the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X3O85z

Boohoo credits floral prints for sales surge

Demand for floral prints and block colours helps the fashion chain outperform its rivals. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MFsqRu

Mark Zuckerberg deepfake: Facebook refuses to bite bait

The social network says it will not remove a fake video of its founder created with AI software. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KL74Qi

Lidl ramps up supermarket battle with 40 new stores

The discount retailer plans 40 new stores in the south east of England, creating 1,500 new jobs. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Rd94lh

Auction of Concorde nose cone to take place in Northamptonshire

The cone, currently in the USA, is expected to sell for £200,000 at auction. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KJuIfG

New Met Police recruits to get part-time work option

The Met believes it is the first force in the UK to offer part-time positions to its officers. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MRksVk

Devolver Digital: 'We think E3 is a special form of torture'

Devolver Digital hold an alternative event in the car park to showcase how they think gaming events should be run. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IBPZpa

Uber takes its flying taxi ambitions to Australia

Melbourne will become a pilot city for Uber's air taxi service, with test flights due to begin in 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Zl2wUI

Uber takes its flying taxi ambitions to Australia

Melbourne will become a pilot city for Uber's air taxi service, with test flights due to begin in 2020. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Zl2wUI

Topshop empire survival vote 'on a knife edge'

Arcadia Group's creditors will vote on Sir Philip Green's revised rescue deal on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2I8v65U

More security for zero-hours workers

Zero-hours contract workers will get greater security under a new programme called Living Hours. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/31qIoSP

'We've been caught in a leasehold trap'

The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into unfair leasehold contracts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KGXbTv

The man who helped feed the world

The crops developed by Norman Borlaug have saved millions of people from starvation. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Wuod2N

How to cope with email overload

It might be inefficient but we still use email, despite the emergence of rival systems. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ItC3gQ

Whirlpool told to recall dryers in 'unprecedented' government move

The company will have to recall hundreds of thousands of appliances amid concerns over fire safety. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KecoMf

MI5's use of personal data was 'unlawful', says watchdog

The high court hears large amounts of data belonging to "innocent citizens" was held unlawfully. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ix2QsF

E3: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order makers don’t want to ‘screw up’

The makers of Jedi: Fallen Order on the pressures of working in a galaxy far, far away. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KIXuNM

Nintendo: Legend of Zelda sequel confirmed

A follow-up to Breath of the Wild has been announced at the E3 gaming show in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WxkLV9

Boohoo: Web designer sues online fashion giant founder for £118.5m

A web developer claims he was never rewarded for designing online fashion retailer Boohoo's website. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XJpaG0

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct challenges Debenhams turnaround

Mike Ashley's sports retailer makes a last-ditch attempt to block restructuring plans. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wLeN8r

Gatwick Airport launches reusable coffee cups trial

The reusable cups can be dropped off at designated points before passengers board their planes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2I7PEv8

Investors sell Ted Baker shares after profit warning

Shares fall by more than a quarter after the firm says earnings will fall short of expectations. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IBo9Jo

Tens of thousands of images stolen in US border hack

Images of tens of thousands of travellers crossing the US border were taken, officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IuKpEY

Ocado invests £17m in 'vertical' farms

The food delivery giant wants vegetables grown on the farms to be delivered within an hour of being picked. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2I6ht73

Arcadia's biggest landlord to vote against rescue deal

The fate of Sir Philip Green's Top Shop and Burton retail empire will be put to the vote on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F09yqg

John Lewis to start building home extensions

The department store hopes to renovate and extend homes as well as furnishing them. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2K9X9nO

UK wage growth faster than expected

Wages rose at an annual pace of 3.4% in the three months to April, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WZIS2P

The Japanese estate agent selling 'haunted' houses

Akira has been selling 'haunted' houses for five years and has dealt with around 500 homes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F1SIHx

New Sizewell power station could add £6 to energy bills

Energy bills could rise by £6 a year under EDF plans to build a new nuclear power station at Sizewell. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2X3gmNS

Ocado invests £17m in 'vertical' farms

The food delivery giant wants vegetables grown on the farms to be delivered within an hour of being picked. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2I6ht73

Neil Woodford faces regulator pressure over fees

City watchdog the FCA adds to calls for suspended Woodford Equity Income Fund to waive fees. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wLrD6H

Firms say US abortion restrictions are "bad for business"

In an open letter, leaders from nearly 200 firms argue abortion restrictions are "bad for business". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F1e0oE

NDAs: MPs call for ban on 'gagging clauses' over 'cover-up' fears

Employers are using non-disclosure agreements to "cover up unlawful and criminal behaviour", MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XDBQhs

How to cope with email overload

It might be inefficient but we still use email, despite the emergence of rival systems. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ItC3gQ

'My allergies drove me to create my beauty firm'

Skin Inc founder Sabrina Tan says "insanity with a purpose" drove her to launch beauty firm. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Wtgzpo

Huawei: 'We stand naked in front of the world'

Huawei's cyber-security chief told MPs it has never been asked by China to do anything "untoward". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2F55EfM

Huawei: 'We stand naked in front of the world'

Huawei's cyber-security chief told MPs it has never been asked by China to do anything "untoward". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F55EfM

Kim Dotcom in final bid to halt extradition

The Megaupload founder hopes to stop his extradition from New Zealand to the US on copyright charges. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XKIL8o

Trump 'concerned' about $121bn defence mega-merger

The US president is worried that the creation of new $121bn defence colossus could reduce competition. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wL17dV

TalkTalk hacker Daniel Kelley sentenced to four years

He was involved in an attack where the personal data of more than 150,000 people was stolen. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZgdxGM

TalkTalk hacker Daniel Kelley sentenced to four years

He was involved in an attack where the personal data of more than 150,000 people was stolen. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZgdxGM

Tory leadership contest: Do tax plans add up?

Some of the contenders are pledging big tax cuts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KG3aIn

Three to launch 5G service in August

The firm will launch a home broadband service in London before expanding to 25 towns and cities. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2X2cj4g

Three to launch first 5G service in August

The firm will launch a home broadband service in London before expanding to 25 towns and cities. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2X2cj4g

'It didn't feel like a scam, but I lost £520'

A new campaign hopes to make people more aware of the tricks carried out by fraudsters. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F1fRtk

Greenpeace activists board Cromarty Firth oil rig

Two campaigners halted an operation to tow the rig out to sea in the Cromarty Firth. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WoL0Nu

Goggles 'give back' sight to Maisy so she can read again

GiveVision goggles use magnifiers and augmented reality to improve the vision of the wearer. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XzRYAF

Fall in car production hits UK growth

Car factory shutdowns designed to cope with disruption from Brexit meant the economy contracted in April. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WW3GIF

Thomas Cook receives offer for tour business from China's Fosun

The troubled travel firm confirms it is in talks with China's Fosun over a possible offer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wNG3TO

Firms face Grenfell legal battle in US

Grenfell survivors are taking legal action in the US against three firms they blame for the fire. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZcLKqE

E3: Xbox One successor Project Scarlett to launch in 2020

The next-generation console will have a new Halo game among its first titles. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wJLbsn

US-Mexico talks: Trump hails deal on migrants to avoid tariffs

The US president says everyone is "very excited" as Mexico agrees to do more about irregular migrants. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EYR0X4

More Glasgow and Aberdeen airport strikes set to begin

It is the second of two 12-hour walkouts by Unite members, but the operators say it will be "business as usual". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2I4M7On

Air New Zealand drops ban on staff tattoos

The shift comes amid criticism that the ban discriminated against Maori people with cultural markings. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MMttiq

UK signs post-Brexit free trade deal with South Korea

The in principle free trade agreement is the first post-Brexit deal the UK has secured in Asia. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Xyktyl

Xbox: Keanu Reeves and other highlights from Microsoft's E3 event

The John Wick star's surprise appearance and other highlights from Microsoft's video games event. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2I62b2l

I was told to be 'less young and girly' to progress

Amy Golding talks about the challenges of being a young business leader for the CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2R8u1y1

Keanu Reeves drops in on Xbox E3 event

The movie star made a surprise appearance to reveal he will be in the sci-fi title Cyberpunk 2077. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wJLbsn

Ex-Patisserie Valerie boss 'felt like emigrating'

Luke Johnson, the bakery chain's former chairman, says he also feared becoming a "pariah" in business. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Iy8cUo

Hargreaves Lansdown boss apologises for Woodford suspension

Chris Hill says he shares clients' "disappointment and frustration" following the suspension of a fund. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Wnh8kA

Stockpicking: What goes up may go down

Neil Woodford is not the only star investor to hit hard times, but many soon recover. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ETCYWX

British Steel collapse prompts government inquiry

The move by the Business Committee follows the recent liquidation of the firm, putting 5,000 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2K51AQE

May bank holiday 2020 changed for VE Day anniversary

The early May bank holiday in 2020 will move back four days in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KzP233

Vigil photos lead to WeChat lockout

How one BBC correspondent was locked out of China's top messaging app after posting photos. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2K2JMFW

Topshop: 'It's not really how I dress'

Topshop is an iconic brand, but with so much choice today, have we just fallen out of love with it? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2K3IeLF

Tech Tent: Apple takes a stand on design

On this week's podcast, we ask whether people will continue to pay a premium for Apple products. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WvOUJi

Waterstones boss takes helm at Barnes & Noble

James Daunt becomes chief at Barnes & Noble after the US chain is bought by hedge fund Elliott. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QSJe61

Sir Philip Green in final bid to save retail empire

The retail tycoon is seeking a less severe rent reduction for his Arcadia Group than previously proposed. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wDL5lS

Cyber-thieves turn to 'invisible net' to set up attacks

Hackers offering services via dark net markets are adopting secure apps to conceal their activity. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WlEOpd

Economic clouds gather over Germany

The eurozone's largest economy has its growth forecast cut sharply by the country's central bank. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QRX60q

US jobs growth in shock May slowdown

The world's largest economy added 75,000 jobs in May, well below forecasts of 185,000. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EXOErx

Amazon trials pop-up station kiosks

The move is the online giant's latest foray into physical shops. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2K6QRFo

Facebook stops apps being pre-installed on Huawei phones

The block on pre-installed apps on Huawei smartphones will also apply to Instagram and Whatsapp. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ir6HHK

Ford Bridgend: Workers 'feel betrayed', says first minister

The first minister meets unions at the engine plant, which is set to close with the loss of 1,700 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Ku91Ag

Microsoft deletes massive face recognition database

The widely used database was created by copying images of celebrities found on websites and blogs. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QSQONW

City watchdog 'missed Neil Woodford fund warning signs'

A former City Minister says the regulator was not awake to the problems at the stockpicker's fund. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2I2IkRH

Major shake-up for bank overdraft fees

The changes will make overdrafts simpler, fairer and easier to manage, the UK financial regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2I1TCWg

How fish and shrimps could be recruited as underwater spies

Animals have long been used for military purposes, but could marine creatures also act as sensors? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IkqSXK

Barack and Michelle Obama to produce podcasts for Spotify

The former US president and first lady will create a series of podcasts for the streaming service. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2K414Cz

Spirits group Loch Lomond sold to Hong Kong fund

The maker of Glen's vodka and High Commissioner whisky is bought in a deal thought to be worth about £400m. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2InGjhX

US regulator acts over plague of nuisance phone calls

Regulators approve rules to make it easier for carriers to stop millions of automated calls. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HXG9yx

How fish and shrimps could be recruited as underwater spies

Animals have long been used for military purposes, but could marine creatures also act as sensors? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IkqSXK

The decline of cash in the UK - in charts

How debit cards have replaced cash as the most popular way to pay in the UK - in graphics. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2K5KPou

Brexit: Government preparation bill tops £97m

The government has hired consultants to help it ensure supplies of food and medicines after Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WmnVea

Five reasons the car industry is struggling

Carmakers are facing a range of challenges, from slowing demand in China to stricter rules on emissions. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WyA5pv

Protester confronts Jeff Bezos on stage

The woman confronted the world's richest man about treatment of animals at an Amazon food supplier. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2I1tGdv

US regulator acts over plague of nuisance phone calls

Regulators approve rules to make it easier for carriers to stop millions of automated calls. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HXG9yx

Google Stadia launch date and games revealed

The gaming platform will launch in November with games such as Destiny 2 and Mortal Kombat 11. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2wOYZlr

Neil Woodford fund should waive fees, MP says

The Treasury Committee head says investors in the Woodford Equity Income Fund should not pay fees. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HWViQK

Passenger trust in rail firms declines

Dissatisfaction over punctuality and reliability has eroded trust in rail operators, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XDbxaY

Millions choose a cashless lifestyle

A major report charts the drop in cash use, but 1.9 million people still deal primarily in notes and coins. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IrnnyP

Model aircraft pilots angry over drone laws

The hobbyists do not want to be classified as drone pilots, pay registration fees or take tests. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XvpgR9

Wren Kitchens to create 1,200 new jobs

Wren Kitchens plans to spend £120m building a new factory at its North Lincolnshire headquarters. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KrBBSQ

Doctor Who writer axed over transgender tweets

Gareth Roberts is dropped from an anthology over the "offensive" remarks, Ebury Publishing confirms. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2K0fio2

NSA warns Microsoft Windows users of cyber-attack risk

US security officials issue a reminder that computer users should keep their systems updated. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XoEt6M

Huawei signs deal with Russian telecoms firm to develop 5G

The deal comes as the Chinese firm faces a backlash in the West over the security of its products. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WmAUg8

Aviva to cut 1,800 jobs worldwide

The insurance company says the cuts will be made over three years from its 30,000-strong workforce. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WkNe06

How Finland fights fake news

The Nordic country thinks it's found a solution to the internet disinformation problem. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HX89T2

Huawei signs deal with Russian telecoms firm to develop 5G

The deal comes as the Chinese firm faces a backlash in the West over the security of its products. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WmAUg8

How Sri Lanka's arrack coconut spirit went upmarket

Once considered a poor man's tipple, Sri Lankan spirit arrack is now a hip drink around the world. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IkLaAw

Heathrow scanners mean liquids can stay in bags

The technology is designed to cut down queues, and lose the annoyance of removing liquids from bags. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HY6sEW

Trump unimpressed with US-Mexico trade talks

Negotiations will continue, but the US president says there was "not nearly enough" progress. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2K0AY37

Fiat Chrysler withdraws bid for Renault

The announcement followed a failed attempt by Renault board members to reach a decision on the offer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Mvi9XU

Italy risks disciplinary action for violating EU debt rules

The European Commission recommends that legal action be launched against Italy over its growing debt. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EU984H

Does pornography still drive the internet?

Sex has always helped develop and accelerate technology. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F4dHcP

'We trusted Neil Woodford with our money'

People who invested money with the stockpicker's troubled fund raise concerns with how it was sold. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MvhrKe

High rents 'make young people less mobile'

Young people in private rented accommodation are now less likely to move for work, say researchers. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2K2bKl9

Amazon to deliver by drone 'with months'

The company said it would begin flying packages to customers soon - though has not yet said where. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WozAOH

Zuckerberg classmate launches attack in front of MPs

A long-term critic of Facebook appears before UK MPs to talk about the social network's origins. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MuNdXM

Ford meeting to discuss Bridgend engine plant future

There are renewed fears for the future of Ford's Bridgend plant, with unions called to a meeting. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MuRU42

Wealth manager drops Woodford after suspension

St James Place has said it will drop Neil Woodford as a manager of its £3.5bn high-income fund. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QMReoX

Sir Philip Green's rescue deal hangs in the balance

A meeting to rescue Sir Philip Green's Arcadia retail group has been adjourned without a result. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Wn3v9Q

Sports Direct makes Game Digital takeover offer

The sports retailer, which is controlled by Mike Ashley, makes a £51.9m bid for Game Digital. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HWds5a

Sports Direct makes Game Digital takeover offer

The sports retailer, which is controlled by Mike Ashley, makes a £51.9m bid for Game Digital. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HWds5a

YouTube says anti-gay slurs don't break its rules

The video-sharing site faces a row over homophobic insults, while it claims to support LGBT rights. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WpMr2R

JLR and BMW join forces on electric car tech

The two car giants are to collaborate on developing electric car technologies. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WDFwCL

'Bad bank' repays £50bn bailout loan

The body which runs the nationalised parts of Northern Rock and B&B has repaid its taxpayer loan. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wAeaP4

Tiffany hit by lower-spending tourists

High-end jeweller also says it could be hit by the tariffs war between the US and China. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XrT29B

Job loss fears in India after Trump tariff shock

Indian businesses are the latest victims of Donald Trump's efforts to reshape trading relationships. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wyJbTF

Nuclear: Energy bills used to subsidise submarines

UK bills are inflated partly because households are subsidising nuclear submarines, MPs are told. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WM0ajY

Top stockpicker Neil Woodford apologises for suspending fund

Investment guru Neil Woodford apologises after suspending withdrawals from his largest fund. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KsBg2n

Women pension age case goes to High Court

A judicial review begins into the government's handling of the increase from 60 to 65 years old. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QNrZD9

China issues US travel warning over 'shootings'

China warns tourists to the US to assess the risk of violence and robbery amid tensions over trade. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Inq6tb

Is this house really zombie-proof?

This house is so well insulated it only needs solar power to heat it, and can even hide you from zombies. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KtEVgq

A brief history of Apple's iTunes

Apple is now promoting new apps for music, TV and podcasts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XqdLdX

Does porn still drive the internet?

Sex has always helped develop and accelerate technology. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2F4dHcP

World Bank warns of weaker global growth

The bank cuts its economic outlook for 2019 as US-China trade tensions create uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WheNYa

Philip Green agrees £25m pension deal ahead of key vote

Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green strikes the deal before a crucial vote over the future of Arcadia. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/310YmCW

Russian YouTuber sued over film review

Yevgeny Bazhenov says he is being censored after a film studio sues him for copyright infringement. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WnWwNI

Apple's services disrupted for some

App store, music and radio services not working for "some users". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2QMeYcN

A brief history of Apple's iTunes

Apple is now promoting new apps for music, TV and podcasts. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XqdLdX

Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon face US anti-trust probe

A US committee will take a fresh look at the impact of the big four tech firms. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2JXRtNA

Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon face US anti-trust probe

A US committee will take a fresh look at the impact of the big four tech firms. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2JXRtNA

Welsh Government scraps M4 relief road

The Welsh Government will not build the £1.4bn M4 relief road, First Minister Mark Drakeford decides. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MtFTf7

Tinder faces Russian demand to share user data

Russian authorities tell the dating-app to comply with requests to hand over messages and photos. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EPHsxy

Oil and gas industry 'listening' to climate activist Greta Thunberg

A leading figure says the UK offshore industry "is listening" to teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XnsM04

Craigavon-based company Almac makes record turnover

Craigavon-based Almac reports a turnover of £548m and a pre-tax profit of £27m. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wGUh8V

Top Australia university data breach extends back 19 years

Australian National University (ANU) says "significant amounts" of data has been illegally accessed. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XqGcbB

US says China playing 'blame game' in trade battle

As their trade war escalates, the US and China are blaming one another for the recent impasse in talks. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EQFJbj

Mexico-US tariffs will harm both countries, warn officials

Donald Trump has said he would hike tariffs on Mexican exports if it failed to curb illegal migration. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ERh5Yl

Apple dissolves iTunes into new apps

The tech giant also unveiled new privacy measures at its developer conference in San Jose. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Z5vO9K

Why do airlines still mislay 25 million bags a year?

Lost luggage is the bane of air travel, so can better tracking technology address the issue? from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Kq3Xgi

Why do airlines still mislay 25 million bags a year?

Lost luggage is the bane of air travel, so can better tracking technology address the issue? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Kq3Xgi

Bring your own containers, says Waitrose

The supermarket is launching a trial in Oxford to find out how people might shop in the future. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WmZiTm

Top stock-picker Neil Woodford suspends flagship fund

Investment guru Neil Woodford stops investors withdrawing funds after Kent County Council sought £250m. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Km3k7k

Apple dissolves iTunes into new apps

The tech giant also unveiled new privacy measures at its developer conference in San Jose. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Z5vO9K

Jay-Z named world's first billionaire rapper

The hip-hop star and Beyonce's husband has investments in Uber, property, art and music. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WiJGQZ

Boeing warns of potential wing faults in some 737 jets

The plane-maker's warning follows the grounding of the 737 Max after the Ethiopian Airlines crash. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EPPBlQ

Kenya's new banknotes and the battle against corruption

A shake-up of the Kenyan currency has provoked controversy, including several court challenges. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WlPZDs

NHS turns to Mumsnet to fill nurse vacancies

Partnership with online parenting chatroom is part of a package of measures to recruit 40,000 more nurses. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XmxrPH

George Galloway sacked by talkRADIO over allegedly anti-Semitic tweet

The former MP has been accused of anti-Semitism after a comment about the Champion's League final. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2EPunUW

YouTuber faces jail for prank on homeless man

The "cruel" prank swapped fondant in a chocolate biscuit for toothpaste and made the homeless man sick. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WN0ZJy

Manufacturing shrinks as Brexit stockpiling halts

UK manufacturing contracted in May for the first time since July 2016, an influential survey indicates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Z4BEZ2

Dark net drug sales on the rise in England

The number of drug takers in England obtaining drugs on the dark net has more than doubled in the past five years. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XiuBeC

US demands social media details from visa applicants

Nearly all visa applicants will have to submit social media names, email address and phone numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Mo6wlN

Ineos billionaire Jim Ratcliffe in $2bn Saudi investment

The UK energy firm will build three chemicals plants, widening its access to Middle Eastern markets. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WDsiWl

Sephora to shut US stores for diversity training

The "inclusion workshops" come after singer SZA said she had been racially profiled at a Sephora store. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Z3cDx6

'Before we knew it this little website had 350,000 users'

How Houzz went from side project to global phenomenon in less than a decade. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HP5Hy2

CEO Secrets: 'I built my fashion brand selling crisps at school'

Entrepreneur Gerald Manu explains the hardships of starting a fashion brand at school. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2W6Dwyh

'Before we knew it this little website had 350,000 users'

How Houzz went from side project to global phenomenon in less than a decade. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HP5Hy2

The wealthy businessman who paid just £35.20 in tax

A BBC investigation has uncovered evidence of tax dodging by wealthy businessman Frank Timis. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IcJtoH

Sir Phillip Green's Arcadia facing crucial week

The British retail tycoon makes a final effort to stave off administration or breakup of the group. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HQthu8

BA resumes flights to Pakistan after decade-long suspension

Flights to the country were suspended after a hotel bombing in 2008. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2wxgpCX

Boeing 737 Max: Regulators seek co-operation over plane safety

Airlines fear splits between regulators over the plane's safety could further damage their industry. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Z2Q3Vy

Tamagotchi returns in wave of 1990s nostalgia toy joy

Childhood memories are powerful feelings that brands can target as 1990s goods make a comeback. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WGG9ew

Government targets 'shameful' funeral plan sale tactics

Companies that pressure people into buying funeral plans could face criminal charges in future. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WEtXLo