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Shell profits plunge on lower oil prices

Royal Dutch Shell saw its profits fall to their lowest since 2016 and short of market expectations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpgWjo

Trump tariffs 'not hitting Chinese economy'

The US president's former chief economic adviser says the trade war affects the US more than China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ke0OhU

US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MtXIcf

Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2STBh1q

VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, has been found dead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KkcPm9

No-deal Brexit plans to get £2.1bn boost

Measures to beef up border security and stockpile medicines are among the preparations being funded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K657x0

'No room' for excess meat in no-deal Brexit

Plans to buy up thousands of tonnes of unsold lamb in the event of a no-deal Brexit could be unworkable, Newsnight learns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SZUXkf

US interest rates cut for first time in a decade

The Federal Reserve cuts rates by a quarter of a percentage point in a widely expected move. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/334VTs4

Burger King beard ban scrapped in Catalonia

Inspectors decided that banning workers from having beards violated their constitutional rights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OtrHUo

Private college goes bust and will stop teaching

GSM London, a college with 3,500 students, is to stop teaching from September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KeZKKH

Ryanair boss warns as many as 1,500 jobs could be at risk

Michael O’Leary tells staff the Irish airline has too many pilots and flight attendants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GFHUiS

Former Audi boss charged in VW dieselgate scandal

Germany has charged Rupert Stadler with fraud over the VW emissions cheating scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ypfepM

Facebook funds AI mind-reading experiment

Machine-learning algorithms interpret speech from brain signals, in a study funded by the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YvgmqB

British Airways loses appeal over pilot strike

British Airways pilots had threatened a walkout over pay, after rejecting an 11.5% salary increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K6MdG5

Russia denies OneWeb's satellite internet request

OneWeb, which is based in the UK, was seeking to use a certain band of radio frequencies in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3354cUP

Consumers 'more upbeat' about finances despite Brexit

Market research firm GfK says people are feeling more upbeat, but this could change as Brexit nears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/313WDvR

Older owners 'stay put' in family homes, says Nationwide

Homeowners aged 55 to 64 have typically lived in their homes for more than 17 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SR9ZJb

Pregnant Jemma Lucy's 'irresponsible' Instagram post banned

The Advertising Standards Authority banned reality star's ad for making claims about weight loss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SYKWE4

The Lion King - how VR brought the animals to life

Director Jon Favreau explains how technology allowed the film to obtain a documentary look. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yg6Vfj

Lloyds profits hit by last-minute rush in PPI claims

Lloyds Banking Group reveals £650m has been put aside for PPI claims as the deadline approaches. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mu2dno

Ladbrokes Coral owner fined £5.9m for gambling failings

The bookmaker failed to put safeguards in place to protect vulnerable customers, says watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3190LLk

Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead

It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kg4Y8W

VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yoowlU

Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead

It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kg4Y8W

Pregnant Jemma Lucy's 'irresponsible' Instagram post banned

The Advertising Standards Authority banned reality star's ad for making claims about weight loss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SYKWE4

Apple sales rise while iPhone revenues dip

Third quarter sales rose 1% to $53.8bn, but net profit dropped 13% to $10bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ZZo39

Apple sales rise while iPhone revenues dip

Third quarter sales rose 1% to $53.8bn, but net profit dropped 13% to $10bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ZZo39

Chinese vlogger who used filter to look younger caught in live-stream glitch

Chinese vlogger caught using filter to make herself look younger upsets fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KgVVVe

Greggs to trial extended opening hours

The trial comes as the chain reports rising sales and profits, helped by its vegan sausage roll. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GB7AgP

Drones grounded after crash near playing children

Drones carrying lab samples between hospitals in Switzerland have been grounded. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YxPxxY

Google reveals fistful of flaws in Apple's iMessage app

The security researchers involved say that Apple has yet to fix all of the discovered flaws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ylMj66

Fire Emblem: Nintendo cuts voice actor over emotional abuse

Chris Niosi is being removed from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, days after the game's release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YBdj02

Engineering giant Weir Group sees profits and orders rise

The rise comes after Glasgow-based Weir Group made a big move into global mining. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SOoYTY

Mini toiletries to be removed from IHG hotels

The hotel group is replacing small bottles with bulk dispensers for environmental reasons. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpdFRa

Harland and Wolff workers continue protest through night

Harland and Wolff workers say they have a rota to ensure their protest continues around the clock. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YuTpQq

Giffgaff fined £1.4m for overcharging mobile customers

Regulator Ofcom says "unacceptable" mistakes affected 2.6 million customers of the mobile phone group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpngHC

Giffgaff fined £1.4m for overcharging mobile customers

Regulator Ofcom says "unacceptable" mistakes affected 2.6 million customers of the mobile phone group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MpngHC

How to get visitors on to your home wi-fi easily

The tech hack that means visitors to your home will never have to ask for your wi-fi login again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SPTcWA

Pound falls lower on no-deal Brexit prospect

Sterling continued to drop against the dollar and the euro amid the government's toughened stance on Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YvPJlu

Huawei sees trouble ahead despite revenue rise

The Chinese tech giant has been under global scrutiny for allegedly posing a security risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LLosWp

Huawei sees trouble ahead despite revenue rise

The Chinese tech giant has been under global scrutiny for allegedly posing a security risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLosWp

Centrica chief executive Iain Conn to step down

Energy firm Centrica also says it is selling its investments in oil and gas exploration and production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YtsmoK

Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SPh1xM

Grindr: Chinese parent company plans to list gay dating app

Grindr's Chinese owner said US authorities no longer object to a public listing of the gay dating app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OsdgQk

Grindr: Chinese parent company plans to list gay dating app

Grindr's Chinese owner said US authorities no longer object to a public listing of the dating app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OsdgQk

VG Siddhartha: Cafe Coffee Day owner goes missing near river

The founder-owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, VG Siddhartha, went missing near a river. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mp1jZe

Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SPh1xM

Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YvuiAR

'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZirkwT

Why the huge appetite for Just Eat?

A proposed £8.2bn deal from Takeaway.com could mean we order a side of nappies with our curry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K15nNJ

Dark web criminal bought 'quadrillions of Zimbabwe bank notes'

Richard Castro used part of his proceeds to buy Zimbabwe's defunct currency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YcZpSA

TikTok owner ByteDance developing smartphone

Chinese social media company ByteDance has made a deal with device-maker Smartisan to develop a smartphone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZfL5Fu

Dark web criminal bought 'quadrillions of Zimbabwe bank notes'

Richard Castro used part of his proceeds to buy Zimbabwe's defunct currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YcZpSA

TikTok owner ByteDance developing smartphone

Chinese social media company ByteDance has made a deal with device-maker Smartisan to develop a smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZfL5Fu

Pound sinks to 28-month low on Brexit fears

The currency could fall further as the government toughens its rhetoric on a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SM8JqB

Woodford flagship fund to stay locked 'until December'

The fund's continued suspension is in the "best interests of investors", the firm says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Opop4A

Scotland's largest offshore wind farm officially opened

Prince Charles visited the offices of the Beatrice Offshore wind farm to officially open the project. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLwRsS

China jails award-winning cyber-dissident Huang Qi

Huang Qi - who was the first person put on trial for internet crimes in China - is jailed again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/310yjuS

Rights group loses mass surveillance appeal in High Court

Liberty brought the challenge against the government's so-called "Snoopers' Charter" in June. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KcjzSO

Airbnb host fined £100,000 for letting council flat

A council tenant used a fake identity to rent out his central London flat to tourists on Airbnb. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oz1uEa

Airbnb host fined £100,000 for letting council flat

A council tenant used a fake identity to rent out his central London flat to tourists on Airbnb. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oz1uEa

Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland?

The Irish government has been clear that it would face significant damage if there was no agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YsozrI

Just Eat to combine with Takeaway.com in £8.2bn deal

The tie-up with Dutch rival Takeaway.com will create one of the world's largest food delivery firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YwhNVY

'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZirkwT

'I don't get paid' - Running Instagram for Love Islanders

No pay, nasty messages and hack attempts - the friends who look after social media for Love Island contestants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YoqhKv

Ryanair hit by air fare battle and Brexit uncertainty

The airline reports a sharp fall in profits as it is forced to cut fares to drive up passenger numbers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/313fp6K

Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire

Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YnzXZZ

Work on production line of Boeing 737 Max ‘not adequately funded’

Boeing is making billions from the 737 Max but an ex-engineer says production resources were lacking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LL8Jq7

US teenager wins $3m as Fortnite world champion

It is the largest prize pool in the history of e-sports, with $30m shared amongst the winners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3108oTX

Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YsUw2U

Are speed limiters the best way to reduce road deaths?

Intelligent speed assistance systems could reduce accidents and speeding fines, but do they work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JTmMrI

Vauxhall owner could move Astra production 'from UK'

The move would probably lead to the closure of the site, the FT said, threatening 1,000 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YtEUjM

US teenager wins $3m playing computer game Fortnite

It is the largest prize pool in the history of e-sports, with $30m shared amongst the winners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3108oTX

Business lobby group CBI says UK not ready for no-deal Brexit

The CBI publishes practical steps it says the UK, EU and firms can take in the run up to 31 October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YloSVa

Mum of teen British Fornite player: 'I've thrown an Xbox out'

Lisa Dallman's fifteen year old son Jaden Ashman has just won half of $2.25 million (£1,817,000) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ytTbi5

Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'

Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7tVxb

Student debt: The teachers told they had taken out the wrong kind of loan

Kelly Finlaw still owes $88k - despite being told her loan would be paid off 10 years after graduating. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ZjNFJ

No-deal Brexit now 'assumed' by government, says Gove

Michael Gove says he expects the EU will not consider striking a new withdrawal deal with the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GzTnAB

Holidays that close the generation gap

Whether people are holidaying at home or abroad, multi-generational holidays are on the rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SIg1vv

Old £1 coins: 145 million coins still not returned

Nearly two years after they stopped being legal tender, 145 million old-style £1 coins are still missing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJtjY7

Tips for making it big in the music industry

If you want to take the pop world by storm, this is the best of times and the worst of times to try. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K73Wfl

Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YZacK

Just Eat in merger talks with Dutch company Takeaway.com

Based on current market value, Just Eat and Takeaway.com would have combined worth of roughly £9bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/313x1z5

Noel Edmonds reaches compensation deal with Lloyds over scam

The TV star's former business was destroyed in a multi-million pound banking scam a decade ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y4LePs

Fnatic: 15 years at the top of esports

The founder of one of the worlds most well known esports teams speaks to Newsbeat about their 15 year journey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ybWIRV

No-deal Brexit 'threatens' UK science industry, says Wellcome Trust

Wellcome Trust chair warns Boris Johnson that Britain will lose out if it "amputates" the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MjSEr8

Direct debit fraud: 'My mother lost £14,000'

A charity warns that the elderly and vulnerable are most at risk of becoming victims of direct debit fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YpiaNQ

Trump threatens tariffs against 'foolish' Macron

The US president hints he will retaliate against a French digital tax by imposing duty on French wine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K6ZJbB

'New cars are a headache,' says retiring Bedford mechanic, 80

Alan Filby is handing the business over to his son but will still pop in to help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JR9pIe

Marcus Hutchins spared US jail sentence over malware charges

Marcus Hutchins had previously pleaded guilty to two charges of writing banking malware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YjKDo7

Sports Direct regrets House of Fraser rescue

It says that with hindsight it may have made a different decision in buying the department store. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MgOobK

US economic growth slows below Trump target

The US economy grew less than previously thought in 2018, missing the US President's target of 3%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K9xGYX

Creating jobs for India’s transgender community

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi has just launched a start-up creating jobs for India’s transgender community. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SLvpqX

Johannesburg ransomware hits electricity supply

A ransomware attack is blamed for causing electricity supply problems in South Africa's biggest city. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GwvGck

Ofcom fines Russian news service £200,000 over impartiality

The broadcasting regulator says RT breached impartiality rules in several news and current affairs programmes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Vnyfe

Three to give customers 5G at 'no extra cost'

The mobile network promises "completely unrestricted" 5G when it launches in August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yrqhh1

Australia to police tech giants' algorithms

The country wants a special office to hold firms such as Facebook and Google to account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GwnBEw

Three to give customers 5G at 'no extra cost'

The mobile network promises "completely unrestricted" 5G when it launches in August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yrqhh1

Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7tuD5

'New cars are a headache,' says retiring Bedford mechanic, 80

Alan Filby is handing the business over to his son but will still pop in to help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JR9pIe

New Hyperloop speed record set and other news

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRU1vi

Californian and carmakers agree emissions deal despite Trump rules

California and four firms reach a fuel-efficiency deal despite a White House drive to relax rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3132e5P

Fortnite World Cup: Battle royale as players compete for millions

Forty million players attempted to qualify but only 100 finalists have a shot at winning the $3m (£2.4m) top prize in New York. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GvL8pn

Confusion over Sports Direct results delay

Mystery over why Mike Ashley's Sports Direct has not published its results on Friday morning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZaaBfi

British Airways to resume Cairo flights after security review

The airline suspended flights to the Egyptian capital last week as a "security precaution". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K2QUjd

Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool

The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OhEmtz

The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware

No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K3ZaiW

How the metal detector became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the metal detector became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y7WaM8

Alphabet and Amazon rake in higher revenues

The tech giants have both reported around 20% growth in revenues as regulators scrutinise market dominance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZenwN4

Sonia Rykiel fashion label folds

The French fashion house famous for its striped sweaters has gone into liquidation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Xs5Mh

Love Islanders given social media adverts guide

The idea is to help people tell when social posts from celebrities are being paid for by brands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOE7lm

Flurry of Boris Johnson adverts tested on Facebook

Facebook's advert library shows the Conservatives have been testing a variety of subtly different messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ycsjxi

Twitter's retweet inventor says idea was 'loaded weapon'

The developer whose team came up with the idea of automating retweeting now regrets it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YjUqL8

European Central Bank opens door to interest rate cut

The euro slips after the European Central Bank asks staff to prepare options for more policy easing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K1ZjDp

Fortnite World Cup finals: How to watch it, when it's on and who is through?

The Fortnite World Cup finals kick off tomorrow with players from all over the world competing to take home various titles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SBGOcX

Facebook 'rocked to its very foundations'

Sir Nick Clegg, in a BBC interview, says the firm was deeply affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFKOIu

Facebook 'rocked to its very foundations'

Sir Nick Clegg, in a BBC interview, says the firm was deeply affected by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LFKOIu

Are your old trainers worth thousands of pounds?

As a pair of 1972 Nike trainers sells for more than £350,000, we ask what makes a collectable shoe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y47DfO

The Nasa astronauts on a mythical mission to Mars moon

Nasa is trying to understand how humans behave when confined together for a long period of time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1uAQJ

Franky Zapata: Flyboard inventor fails in cross-Channel bid

Franky Zapata was hoping to cross from northern France to southern England in just 20 minutes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OeWnZt

Nissan to cut 12,500 jobs worldwide

The Japanese car giant says it will make 10% fewer cars by the end of 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SANEPV

Do Boris Johnson's tax and spending plans add up?

Boris Johnson pledged big tax cuts and spending increases during his leadership campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GsRyW0

Sajid Javid: What should we expect from new chancellor?

Sajid Javid is a former banker and the son of a bus driver, so which way will he steer the economy? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z9a5xW

Boeing warns it may stop 737 Max production

Planemaker Boeing reports a $3bn loss because of the 737 Max crisis as it mulls halting production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z9PR7t

O2 to launch 5G network in UK in October

It will be the last of the UK's four 5G networks to launch, and the only one not to use Huawei kit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30TJ0iF

O2 to launch 5G network in UK in October

It will be the last of the UK's four 5G networks to launch, and the only one not to use Huawei kit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30TJ0iF

Samsung Galaxy Fold 'ready' for launch after screen fix

The firm delayed the release of its folding device after early reviewers reported broken screens. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YfWYK4

Samsung Galaxy Fold 'ready' for launch after screen fix

The firm delayed the release of its folding device after early reviewers reported broken screens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YfWYK4

Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes

The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JOkHgs

Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes

The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOkHgs

Nissan workers braced for job cuts

The Japanese car giant could announce more than 10,000 job losses on Thursday, reports say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YnRLE6

CEO Secrets: The boss who set up the 'black LinkedIn'

Meet the young businesswoman making it easier for young black professionals to network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M9Tx5e

Metro Bank to replace Vernon Hill as profits dive

The challenger bank will appoint a new chairman after an accounting failure shook confidence in his leadership. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M9BgFb

Hyperloop track to be built in Saudi Arabia

New moves to make hyperloop technology a reality in the Middle East. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YgVejI

Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns

Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1Mram

Facebook uses AI to map Thailand's roads

The company is making its newly created maps available for others to use and edit, via OpenStreetMap. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M913NL

Facebook to pay $5bn to settle privacy concerns

Social network must also establish an independent privacy committee that Mark Zuckerberg cannot control. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y1Mram

Will the US break up the tech giants?

The US Department of Justice has launched a probe into the dominance of major tech companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y6ngUH

Forever 21 accused of 'fat shaming'

Forever 21 has been criticised on social media for sending customers free diet bars with orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yvpyvq

Unite calls off Heathrow strikes set for late July

Strikes over pay by 4,000 staff on 26 and 27 July have been called off for a vote on a new pay offer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M4jdAm

Aston Martin: Shares dive as firm slashes sales forecasts

The luxury carmaker says it will sell fewer cars this year because of weaker demand in Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30RlX8i

Manchester City and Nissan extend sponsorship deal

Nissan will be the official auto partner to City Football Group teams in the UK, US and Australia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Mqvyx

Rare Nike trainers sell for more than £350,000

Historic 1970s running shoes smash their expected selling price at auction in New York. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ofj4N0

Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform

Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8itKw

Tokyo 2020: Meet the Olympic and Paralympic robots

With a year to go until the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, meet the robots that will be used on site at the events. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z8148s

Detective Pikachu breaks record and other video games news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the latest news in video games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oj6wUU

Love Island goes to two series a year in 2020

ITV reports falling profits and advertising revenues as it announces more series of hit Love Island. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JL99uy

Alibaba opens door to US sellers on its oldest platform

Helping US merchants access its platform will help Alibaba.com compete against the likes of Amazon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M8itKw

The horrific consequences of rubber's toxic past

The appalling treatment of Congo's rubber workers led to the world's first photographic human rights campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LCQnYi

Government accused of prolonging UK housing crisis

The government has failed to sell enough land to meet its targets for affordable and social housing, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YoqXDK

Technology giants' power to be probed in US

Firms like Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple will be scrutinised in a Department of Justice probe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32MP7Hx

Technology giants' power to be probed in US

Firms like Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple will be scrutinised in a Department of Justice probe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32MP7Hx

Will Ford's new truck persuade people to go electric

Ford has released a video showing a mock up of its all electric version of the US's best-selling vehicle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30TL7mJ

Dog learns new tricks via vibrating vest

Tai the dog is learning to respond to remote-controlled commands via a haptic vest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SwkFfU

Sizewell C: Public asked to part fund nuclear power plant

All UK electricity customers could have to pay upfront through bills to help build Sizewell C. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KbvLDB

The mushroom that AI thinks is a pretzel

Researchers have compiled a database of 7,500 images that AI has failed to identify correctly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y95H0x

Bohemian Rhapsody becomes the oldest video to get 1bn views

Queen's signature song reaches the YouTube milestone, but it's still not in the site's Top 100. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GpP1w1

Global growth forecast cut by IMF amid trade tensions

The Fund says growth "remains subdued", and trade and technology tensions need to be reduced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30VeiFR

Grand Theft Auto's Diamond Casino lets cash be turned into chips

Players can convert real money into chips and spend it on slot machines or roulette in GTAV online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32O2xmE

Oxfordshire hemp farm could lose £200,000 in crop destruction

Home Office revokes the farm's licence to grow hemp, although it is appealing against the decision. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z200mt

Lancaster University students' data stolen by cyber-thieves

The university, which alerted police, was subject to a "sophisticated and malicious" phishing attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y7eO1J

'Rape cases dropped' over police phone search demands

Campaigners say investigations have stopped after complainants refused to hand over their devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JWqVcX

Huawei cuts jobs at US unit after trade clampdown

The job losses at the Chinese firm's research arm come after Huawei was added to a US trade blacklist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Hd6Id

How Japan's trade row with South Korea could hit tech supplies

A trade row between Japan and South Korea could pose a threat to supplies of smartphones and devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LzIxij

What's the best way to stay awake in meetings?

Most of us have experienced meeting-induced drowsiness - here are six tips to beating it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z4pHCJ

Fifa packs and loot boxes 'not gambling' in UK

The gambling watchdog has told MPs that current legislation does not put them under its remit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JKJySz

Huawei: Government decision on 5G rollout delayed

The implication of the recent US ban on its companies from dealing with Huawei was not clear, the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SANgkj

Huawei: Government decision on 5G rollout delayed

The implication of the recent US ban on its companies from dealing with Huawei was not clear, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SANgkj

Russian intelligence 'targets Tor anonymous browser'

A hack of a Russian intelligence contractor exposes secret projects - including cracking Tor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M4kvv3

BA pilots vote in favour of strike action over key summer period

The British Airline Pilots' Association says 93% of its members had voted in favour of industrial action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JZxf3q

Kazakhstan's new online safety tool raises eyebrows

Kazakhstan's government security certificates could open up "secure" web traffic to inspection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yoe9gy

Brexit harming UK industrial strategy, warns top economist

Deadlock means "not as much other stuff has happened as might," says the Bank of England's Andy Haldane. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M6WeVa

Musk promises '10km Hyperloop tunnel' in 2020

The Hyperloop project aims to transport people inside high-speed pods along underground tunnels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6T6Zq

Volvo recalls 70,000 cars in the UK over fire risk

The car maker says a plastic engine part can in "very rare cases" melt and cause a fire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32HOVZT

Why 3D printing could be key to a Moon base

Construction materials, ceramics and food could all one day be printed on the lunar surface. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yh7zse

Equifax to pay up to $700m to settle data breach

The credit score agency has agreed a settlement after hackers stole 147 million people's details. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JRCm5O

Equifax to pay up to $700m to settle data breach

The credit score agency has agreed a settlement after hackers stole 147 million people's details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRCm5O

Avengers: Endgame overtakes Avatar as top box office movie of all time

The superheroes defeat the aliens as Avengers: Endgame becomes the highest-grossing film ever. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z5pVJX

Government offers 'inflation-busting' pay rises

Police and other public sector workers will get increases above the 2% inflation rate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GobUzQ

Three resists watchdog's call for 'fairer' mobile phone fees

Ofcom had called on networks to automatically cut prices for out-of-contract mobile subscribers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ymseeo

Three resists watchdog's call for 'fairer' mobile phone fees

Ofcom had called on networks to automatically cut prices for out-of-contract mobile subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ymseeo

The Silicon Valley space race

The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MaSDFw

Aid budget to be used by International Trade Department

Part of the £14bn aid budget will be spent by Liam Fox's Department for International Trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y371SF

Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs

The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ss4h09

'I kept my multimillion dollar business secret'

Young entrepreneur Marcin Kleczynski secretly ran his business Malwarebytes from his college dormitory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30PhoLL

Bianca Devins: The teenager whose murder was exploited for clicks

Images of Bianca Devins' death were widely shared online. Experts say this exposed a bigger problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YZxYIh

China's new Nasdaq-style board begins trading

The so-called Star market marks a significant step in China's ambition to open its economy and markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JS1U2G

Danger tumble dryers: 'I'm sorry' says Whirlpool executive

A full recall of remaining fire-prone dryers is launched, four years after the safety issue first emerged. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LzQOTq

Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs

The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ss4h09

Avengers: Endgame set to pass Avatar as top box office movie

The Marvel sequel's weekend take is set to push it past James Cameron's $2,789.7bn-grossing epic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y0hN1r

Philip Hammond plans to quit if Johnson becomes PM

Philip Hammond tells the BBC he plans to resign when Theresa May leaves office next week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yhue7N

Renters may get access to rogue landlord database

Prospective tenants would be able to check if their landlord has convictions, under government plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YkLV6o

NDAs: New laws to crack down on 'gagging' clauses

A ban will be placed on NDAs that stop people speaking to police, doctors or lawyers, ministers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30OhNhE

The dos and don'ts of getting a pay rise

You deserve more money but how do you go about getting it, and what should you do - or not do? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OhlI4O

Algae bio-curtains: Architects' radical solution to capture carbon

Scientists and architects in London have developed 'bio-curtains' to act as an alternative to urban trees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30F9LYf

HS2: Costs review 'ongoing' amid reported £30bn overrun

The boss of the new high-speed rail link has reportedly warned the project will exceed its £56bn budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y4luxI

Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring?

The motor industry is trying to reduce its carbon footprint in a number of innovative ways. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XOoxyY

Pound sterling: 5 holiday destinations where a weak pound still goes far

The pound may be falling, but there are still plenty of places it goes a long way. We look at five. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JGGLd6

Iran 'seizes British-flagged oil tanker'

A British-flagged oil tanker has been seized in the Gulf by Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Iran media say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30BC2yS

Cari Watterton gives her tips on how to get into the games industry

Young developer Cari Watterton, who works for a games firm located in Dundee, offers her tips for getting into the business from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVpaHt

French sci-fi team called on to predict future threats

The "red team" will be employed to imagine future military threats – and how how to prevent them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ypg5Y

Housing market: What are rent controls?

A simple look at how rent controls work and how effective they are. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30BjMW8

Tesco raises prices on 1,000 products

The retail giant says it held off raising prices for as long as it could, and insists it is still competitive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JMtoGY

Workers could get compensated for cancelled shifts

The plan is part of a package of measures aimed at improving the rights of low-paid flexible workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M07SkM

MPs and taxpayers on retrospective loan charge payments

Anger is growing among taxpayers facing large demands from HMRC over their loan charge repayments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yaefs6

YouTube: 'We don't take you down the rabbit hole'

In his first interview, YouTube's UK managing director defends the platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32DinAb

YouTube: 'We don't take you down the rabbit hole'

In his first interview, YouTube's UK managing director defends the platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DinAb

Police will 'struggle' to track criminals via 5G

European police forces are scrambling to develop tools that help them track criminals using 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XSzEa0

BritBox: ITV and BBC set out plans for new streaming service

Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Victoria will be on ITV and the BBC's streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yd87zl

London Underground to get full 4G coverage

Passengers will be able to make calls and go online anywhere on the Tube network by the mid-2020s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Ab4ro

Would this burger tempt you to eat meat?

Two BBC presenters put Impossible Foods' meat-free burger to the taste test. How does it shape up? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JSylhj

How the doughnut became a million dollar idea

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

Government borrowing sees sharp rise in June

Higher debt interest payments and rising spending on services led to the highest June borrowing since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YdjWWn

Britbox: BBC and ITV set out plans for new streaming service

Shows like Love Island, Gavin & Stacey and Broadchurch will be on the BBC and ITV's streaming service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yd87zl

Crossrail costs will continue to climb, MPs say

Commuters have been "let down by a programme that is well behind schedule", a committee of MPs says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YZLID1

NZ Rugby cancels 'fraudulent' All Blacks match tickets

The sport's governing body in New Zealand said the tickets had been re-sold on the secondary market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O2FCRa

Public sector workers 'to get £2bn pay rise'

Soldiers, teachers and police officers are reportedly getting their biggest rise in six years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32t5LM2

Luxury goods join Hong Kong retail slump as protests bite

Retailers and hotels are among the firms seeing business hit by ongoing protests in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JRL8AB

Hovering, gliding drone takes-off and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ydzrh4

Car parts from weeds: The future of green motoring?

The motor industry is trying to reduce its carbon footprint in a number of innovative ways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XOoxyY

No-fault eviction ban will hurt tenants, landlords say

A plan to ban section 21 notices - sometimes called revenge evictions - in England will backfire. say landlords. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32AZk9S

Should I offset my summer holiday flights?

As more of us worry about our carbon emissions, how can you offset your air travel? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y8ZHZH

The Worcester high street that's come back to life

From a Balkan breakfast to knitting - traders are diversifying to try to buck the trend of falling sales in the high street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XSF1pC

Boeing takes $5bn hit over grounding of 737 Max

The charge will wipe out profits, but Boeing says it hopes the aircraft will resume flying this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M0Af2a

Circle K stores ditch 'Secretary Day' condom offer

The ad urged shoppers to surprise female secretaries with a gift of a wine, chocolate and condoms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YZlwrQ

'My $19 Uber ride cost 100 times that'

Passengers reportedly paid 100 times more than they should have after Uber's payments system goes awry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JBZ0jy

'My $19 Uber ride cost 100 times that'

Passengers reportedly paid 100 times more than they should have after Uber's payments system goes awry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBZ0jy

MPs call for halt to authorities' use of facial recognition

The House of Commons' Science and Technology raises concerns about accuracy and bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z3Ls60

No-deal Brexit will cause UK recession, says fiscal watchdog

The Office for Budgetary Responsibility said the economy would shrink 2% if the UK leaves without a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30DFxoi

Asos shares slump on profits warning

The online fashion giant says sales growth has been held back by warehouse problems in the US and Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xQG366

Moon hoax? Five reasons why the landings were real

Conspiracy theories surround the Moon landings but BBC Click seeks to dispel some of the myths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y9nOaQ

The social media giant is accused of promoting videos arguing the Earth isn't round.

Many people who believe the Earth is not round first heard the idea on YouTube. But how important was the video-sharing website in helping the flat Earth movement grow? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVwhQ0

Regulator calls for £50 cut to water bills in 2020-2025

Ofwat says water firms must also invest billions more in improving services between 2020 and 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y6TYUp

Netflix shares sink 10% as subscriber take-up slows

The video streaming pioneer blamed price rises for adding fewer paid subscribers than hoped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xY1nqd

Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'

The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xUohih

Instagram hides likes count in international test 'to remove pressure'

The number of likes is a measure of how well content is doing on the social media platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xUohih

FaceApp: Chuck Schumer asks for FBI investigation

Senior Democrat Chuck Schumer says the photo app's use of personal data is "deeply troubling". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YcyipT

Netflix shares sink 10% as subscriber take-up slows

The video streaming pioneer blamed price rises for adding fewer paid subscribers than hoped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xY1nqd

Sneaker auction nets more than $850,000

The first major auction of sneakers nets $850,000, with the last and rarest pair still up for grabs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O02z7H

Can you trust FaceApp with your face?

An app that transforms photos of people's faces into younger and older versions has gone viral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCYGkT

Fast fashion: Zara promises all its clothes will be sustainable by 2025

Shoppers at the chain will also see containers in store so that they can recycle their old clothes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JDf0lC

KLM breastfeeding policy causes turbulence

Dutch airline KLM has asked mothers to cover up when breastfeeding, in response to complaints. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30CYCHu

Ferry companies warn of gridlock in no-deal Brexit

Freight companies have told Newsnight they will refuse boarding to lorries that do not have the right paperwork. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NXVB2V

'Boeing still hasn't said sorry to us'

Family members of victims of the 737 Max crashes give emotional testimony before US lawmakers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30FAyno

M&S defends Little Shop toy giveaway despite backlash

The retailer is accused of producing more plastic waste, but says the promotion is sustainable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JYCalt

Tourists facing travel money 'shock' this summer

Tourists are getting less than a euro for their pounds in some foreign exchange kiosks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M3cw1c

Top London home prices 'falling fastest' amid UK slowdown

Detached London homes fell in value by over £50,000 in a year, but many regions see house price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Gh6oPi

Google suspends ticket site Viagogo from advertising

The move follows further legal action against the ticket resale website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XRGsVy

Amazon Marketplace to be investigated by the EU

The online giant is suspected of misusing "sensitive data" from other retailers who sell on its site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JDCSpf

Google's Project Dragonfly 'terminated' in China

The firm's plan to launch a censored search engine in China had faced much criticism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sk43rI

Govia Thameslink fined £1m over Gatwick Express window death

Simon Brown died after leaning from the window of a Gatwick Express train in August 2016. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JDsePb

Elon Musk reveals brain-hacking plans

Start-up NeuraLink wants to start testing its human computer interface on humans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XOCeJe

Data of 'nearly all adults' in Bulgaria stolen

A hacker targeted the Balkan country's tax agency and reportedly offered local media access to stolen data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gg1MsO

SeaWorld hits back in whale tourism row

The US theme park defends its record after Virgin Holidays stops selling tickets to its attractions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XNhJRS

Swatch profits hit after crackdown on grey market

The watchmaker has stopped supplying some retailers it suspects of selling to unauthorised traders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XI5pT4

Education publisher Pearson to phase out print textbooks

Pearson says students will only be able to rent physical books as it makes all products "digital first". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jZBVxw

The toy-sized satellites with an eye on the world

Small, cheap satellites can help us track pollution, crop yields and congestion like never before. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XQuVWw

Females to the fore? What golf is doing to attract more women

Golf has realised it needs to make the sport more attractive to women, on and off the playing course. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XOzrji

Disability emojis: Guide dog and wheelchair user made available

The Emojis have been released by Apple to represent disabled people better. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30ypzvN

'Cordless' Dyson fan advert falls foul of watchdog

The UK Advertising Standards Authority bans a Dyson ad for implying fan is cordless. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yan9G0

Trump: Google should be probed over China treason claim

President Trump tweets he will look into allegations made by the tech billionaire Peter Thiel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lcRVMG

Virgin stops selling captive whale and dolphin experiences

The firm said it would stop selling tickets to captive whale and dolphin experiences in holiday packages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lf1v1E

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency attacked at Senate hearing

The tech giant's Libra digital currency is attacked by senators who say the company is not trusted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lDwB37

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency attacked at Senate hearing

The tech giant's Libra digital currency is attacked by senators who say the company is not trusted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lDwB37

Storm Area 51: US Air Force warns over Facebook event

More than a million people RSVP to an event calling for people to break into the Nevada base. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2li1ES5

Juventus to be called Piemonte Calcio in Fifa after PES deal

Fifa 20 will be the first game in 25 years not to feature the licence for Serie A champions Juventus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2k4D1rQ

Christine Lagarde resigns as head of IMF

The news comes hours before a vote on Ms Lagarde's nomination to become head of the European Central Bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kbohax

British Museum trustee resigns over BP sponsorship and repatriation

Writer Ahdaf Soueif says it should take "a clear ethical position" on BP sponsorship and other issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jHv0Zu

Flexible working should be default, says MP Helen Whately

An MP introduces a bill to force all employers to allow staff to work flexible hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kbY1gc

Daily Stormer founder 'should pay $14m' in damages, judge says

A magistrate recommends Andrew Anglin pay £14m to a Jewish woman over his harassment campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lv0qmm

Trump: Google should be probed over China treason claim

President Trump tweets he will look into allegations made by the tech billionaire Peter Thiel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lcRVMG

AI solves Rubik's Cube in under one second

An AI system teaches itself to solve the Rubik's Cube more quickly than any human. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2k8iUc9

Bianca Devins murder images flood Instagram

Instagram is struggling to remove graphic images of the body of a 17-year-old girl. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ldr5En

'My job application was withdrawn by someone pretending to be me'

Nicholas Fearn says someone created a Gmail account in his name, and then withdrew his job application. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lbqPFI

AG Barr's share price plummets after profit warning

Shares in AG Barr fall sharply in early trading after it warns of a "challenging year" for the firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lsDx2X

S Korea employers could face jail under harassment law

It is the first time employers must act on harassment in South Korea where bullying is widespread. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ltjy49

Wage growth at highest rate since 2008

A total of 76% of people were in employment in the UK in the same period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30AeuKA

Rail review boss Keith Williams wants 'accountability'

Keith Williams says the role of the regions should also be recognised as he tries to improve the network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NXGS7W

Ryanair to cut flights after 737 Max delays

The airline also says it could close bases and axe summer flights next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NX8J8B

Education publisher Pearson to phase out print textbooks

Pearson says students will only be able to rent physical books as it makes all products "digital first". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jZBVxw

Uber ties some executive pay to diversity goals

Uber wants to boost the number of female managers by tying some executive pay to diversity goals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32r3IYU

Three months after I was paralysed, I was back at work

When tech entrepreneur Hiroki Takeuchi was paralysed in a cycling accident, he was back in work just three months later. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lpj6UL

Will ships without sailors be the future of trade?

May saw the world's first unmanned commercial shipping operation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LVHNmO

Juul: E-cig boss says sorry to parents over child vaping

The head of Juul's comments come in a documentary about an "epidemic" of vaping among young people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lo9hpT

Boeing ditches 737 Max name on new Ryanair plane

Photos show "737 Max" has been replaced with "737-8200" on plane, fuelling speculation about a rebrand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y8RBAk

Amazon workers launch protests on Prime Day

Thousands of workers are calling for better conditions as the retail giant's annual sale starts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JxIHnS

Politics of automation: Factory workers and robots

Humans and robots working together in a factory may excite some tech geeks, but worry others who fear job losses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SiizQO

Politics of automation: Factory workers and robots

Humans and robots working together in a factory may excite some tech geeks, but worry others who fear job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SiizQO

Amazon workers launch protests on Prime day

Thousands of workers are calling for better conditions as the retail giant's annual sale starts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JxIHnS

Porn block: Margot James 'extremely sorry' for delay

"I know it sounds incompetent," Margot James says of age rules that should have started on Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NWo60L

Virgin Media probes why it blocked giant Gif site Imgur

The broadband provider had warned viewing some of Imgur's content could be a criminal offence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XLSP5e

Computer password inventor dies aged 93

Fernando Corbato also pioneered work on ways for lots of people to use the same computer simultaneously. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YTc61h

Eric Michels murder: 'Grindr thief' guilty of businessman murder

Gerald Matovu, who sold drugs to serial killer Stephen Port, gave his victim an overdose of GHB. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jRgxuh

University of Suffolk hosts all-female games jam

Organisers hope the "amazing" opportunity will help encourage more women into the gaming industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lm4IZc

Norfolk village celebrates first transatlantic flight, 100 years on

The village of Pulham made history when it welcomed an airship's heroic crew. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NQhAbZ

AI pioneer Turing is the face of the new £50 note

The note - once called the currency of corrupt elites - gets a makeover with the image of a scientist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xMO3VN

New face of the Bank of England's £50 note is revealed

The note - once called the currency of corrupt elites - gets a makeover with the image of a scientist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xMO3VN

Whistleblowers: 'We spoke out and lost our jobs'

As MPs and peers call for an overhaul of whistleblowing laws, a former teacher explains why she took action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2loplrR

Monsters and power-ups in new go-kart experience

Drivers can score points by shooting virtual monsters while racing each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XKltUo

5G health risks: What's the evidence?

Exposure from mobile networks including 5G fall well below limits set by international regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SgCxLW

Galileo sat-nav system experiences service outage

"Europe's GPS" goes offline as it grapples with a technical glitch in its ground infrastructure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jSdrGh

Scottish wind power output at record high

Research suggests turbines could power over four million homes in a "wind energy revolution". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lmZIHW

Sports Direct delays results as House of Fraser trading 'uncertain'

Mike Ashley's says "uncertain" trading at House of Fraser is part of the reason for the delay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32r4Bk6

Trade negotiators wanted to fill Brexit gap

Liam Fox wants to train new trade negotiators. Opponents say it is a last-minute scramble. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XL9WEg

China's economy grows at slowest pace since 1990s

China's economy has been slowing despite Beijing's efforts to boost spending and cut taxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jREDoK

'My son spent £3,160 in one game'

As politicians call for more regulation, you share your stories about children spending money within games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JAewN8

Lavazza boss: bringing new blood into the family firm.

CEO Secret: How family-owned coffee firm Lavazza brought in new blood in its bid to go global. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LRk9YF

Vueling 'most delayed' airline in UK

The Spanish carrier's UK departures were delayed by an average of 31 minutes last year, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NW94YZ

Two million workers could become eligible for statutory sick pay

The government says it wants to extend eligibility to the lowest paid employees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YVHZGy

Facebook 'to be fined $5bn over Cambridge Analytica scandal'

US regulators are said to have approved a penalty against Facebook over a data protection scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NSRIvW

How tough is an investment banker's life?

A week after some Deutsche Bank employees lost their jobs, how much of a raw deal have they had? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y1mjeU

Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?

The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xO0sbW

Hunt v Johnson: The business view

Businesses in a Tory heartland give their views on what they want from the next prime minister. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JEQCyP

Cricket World Cup: Illegal bookmakers still thriving

India's cricketers didn't make the World Cup final, but its bookmakers are still making millions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2laPxpE

Esports: Trying to make millions through video gaming

Top stars of Esports, or competitive video gaming, can earn millions of dollars a year doing without breaking a sweat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2jLW9dR

Cambridge Analytica: 'US regulators approve $5bn Facebook fine'

The reported fine would be the largest ever levied by the Federal Trade Commission on a tech company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NSRIvW

Renting: How landlords can refuse to let to tenants with children

Landlords can decide to rule out tenants with children when letting a home, but some say that is unfair. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32qBWvt

The pound's fall: a tale of two cities

More Americans are visiting London and splashing the cash as Brits in New York are counting the cents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NTbnMy

Heathrow strikes threaten 'summer travel chaos'

The Unite union says 4,000 staff will strike over pay, but the airport says it has plans to remain open. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S9UnjB

Twitch streamers banned for dangerous driving

Live-streaming platform Twitch has banned several people after they filmed themselves while driving. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JDpIHn

Do politicians understand social media platforms?

The rise in social media platforms means it can be a lot easier to get in touch with some MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LRghXM

Volkswagen and Ford team up on self-driving and electric cars

The two car giants will work together on developing new technologies in an attempt to reduce costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32nceZ0

The jumping space robot SpaceBok and other news

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LkJdaT

Google probes leak of smart speaker recordings

A Belgian broadcaster listened to 1,000 conversations logged by Google's smart speakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32lmEbu

Bombardier wing makers win top engineering award

The eco-friendly Bombardier wing reduces aircraft weight and is the first commercial wing of its type. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S9EIRj

Thomas Cook boss: 'Our customers' holidays are secure'

Struggling Thomas Cook, which is planning a £750m cash injection, seeks to reassure customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NO3qYJ

Automated facial recognition trials backed by home secretary

The cameras have faced criticism, but Sajid Javid says it is right police use the latest technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XDTWUx

Social media used by fraudsters to advertise benefit scam

Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat pages are plugging a scam, which can leave victims owing hundreds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G8LxOl

Families 'cheated of Boeing crash compensation'

Relatives of victims of 2018's Lion Air crash signed forms stopping them taking legal action, lawyers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xHV22n

Why search is no longer all about Google

Why less and less of your online life may involve searching with Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LU0wiR

Thomas Cook in rescue deal talks with China's Fosun

The troubled travel company is looking for a £750m from its largest shareholder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YOxip5

Rory Cellan-Jones: 'My proton beam therapy diary'

Rory Cellan-Jones kept a video diary of the proton beam therapy he received for his eye tumour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XKGzx8

Rory Cellan-Jones: 'My proton beam therapy diary'

Rory Cellan-Jones kept a video diary of the proton beam therapy he received for his eye tumour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XKGzx8

An artisan baker's recipe for success

How do you make a business rise like a bread roll in the oven? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XYIzG2

Warning over Whirlpool danger dryers being sold online

A charity is alerting consumers to the risks while urging marketplaces to do more to prevent listings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XIvIUf

Apprenticeship v university: What course to take?

Navigating career choices is difficult, but both academic and vocational routes have die-hard defenders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XWaarn

‘We have to tell investors we're not having more children’

Female entrepreneurs say they struggle to get male investors to buy into their ideas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NRpdPl

Why Hong Kong's 'dead' extradition bill is still bad for business

A row between protesters and the Hong Kong government poses a fresh threat to the city's financial star status. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XIvGM7

Worker killed by Southern train was covering for brother

Investigators say the man was distracted as he was worrying about being caught as well as being tired. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LgSDUR

York: high street shops and rise of online shopping

Big name shops have been closed in some of the UK's high streets, with an estimate of one-in-ten shops standing empty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SdqKOb

Marks & Spencer ousts fashion boss Jill McDonald

Jill McDonald will leave the company after criticism over the availability of fashion products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XFdmDx

Google's DeepMind goes undercover to battle gamers

An AI agent made by the company will play humans at Starcraft II without revealing its identity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XGvS3t

Snapchat snaps up shows from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maddie Ziegler

The actor and teenage star Maddie Ziegler are among the celebs making shows for the social platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S9mLlE

Apple Watch bug allowed iPhone eavesdropping

Apple has disabled Walkie-Talkie mode after a security flaw was found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LLwZHS

Porn pirating lawyer jailed for five years

The scam was run by a firm that hid the fact it had shared the pornographic films people then pirated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NL8U6x

Airports make 'significant' progress helping disabled

For the first time, no airports are given a "poor" rating by the industry regulator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GkHFKf

France passes tax on tech giants despite US threats

The Trump administration says the new 3% tax on sales in France will harm US online giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G8aNEp

France passes tax on tech giants despite US threats

The Trump administration says the new 3% tax on sales in France will harm US online giants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G8aNEp

Applications open for new North Sea oil and gas exploration

There are 768 blocks of sea on offer across the main North Sea producing area and West of Shetland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XAv6F8

North Korea develops software to teach ideology

The program will focus on writings by Kim Il-sung and his son Kim Jong-il. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30rKCQt

Artificial lionfish powered by ‘robotic blood’

The circulatory system fitted to the synthetic fish allows it to be powered for about 40 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G75zsp

Nintendo Switch Lite: Release date, what is it and how is it different?

Nintendo have revealed a smaller, cheaper model of its Switch console called the Lite, but how is it different? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XC5Tdr

US launches inquiry into French plan to tax tech giants

The US says it is concerned that plans for a 3% tax on tech giants will unfairly target US firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NJTHTm

Norwegian Air chief executive Bjørn Kjos steps down

Bjørn Kjos, one of the founders of the low-cost airline, stands down after 17 years in charge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JuqHej

Brazil pension reform passes first hurdle in Congress

Lawmakers back President Bolsonaro's controversial bill but further challenges to it lie ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xGeGvF

'Get danger fridges out of stores' says Which?

Plastic-backed appliances pose a fire risk and should be removed from sale, the consumer group says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JAIG1v

Pollution warning on dust from car tyres and brakes

Even going electric won't stop cars polluting city streets, report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G6Xkwt

Killed for spying: The story of the first factory

Completed in 1721, the Lombe brothers' five-storey textile mill was quickly copied around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJVLYP

Branson warns pound to plummet in no-deal Brexit

Virgin boss tells the BBC a UK no-deal departure from the EU would be ‘devastating’ for Virgin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G7lBCJ

US 'concern' over French plan to tax tech giants

The US says it is concerned French plans to impose a 3% tax on tech giants unfairly targets US firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJTHTm

Gatwick flights suspended over air traffic control issue

The airport is working to "rectify this issue as quickly as possible", it said in a statement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XXIvGK

Amazon Alexa-NHS partnership splits expert opinion

AI specialists discuss the ethics of making personal medical queries via Amazon's Alexa. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32lbrry

Federal Reserve chairman signals cut in US interest rates

The Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell warns of growing risk to the global economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jqc1g4

No-deal Brexit 'could put 40,000 jobs at risk' in NI

Industries such as agri-food and haulage are among the most vulnerable, a new report suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LOIJt9

Hackers 'could target anaesthetic devices'

The machines, used by the NHS, were recently found to have a security vulnerability. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIiyqE

Trump blocking Twitter critics unconstitutional, court rules

The president's Twitter feed is a public forum and therefore subject to First Amendment rules, a court says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jz0g61

Mobile app 'finds anti-cancer molecules in food'

DreamLab crowdsources scientific research by harnessing the processing power of phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JBQ24y

UK economy returns to growth but recession fears persist

The economy grew 0.3% from the month before, after declining 0.4% in March, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XHUfZS

Sir James Dyson buys Singapore's 'biggest penthouse flat'

Reports says Sir James paid $54m for the flat, following the move of his company's HQ to Singapore. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JBJfb4

Superdry reports £85m loss and forecasts falling sales

The founder of the struggling retailer, known for its zip-up hoodies, says he is attempting to "steady the ship". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJW9JL

Mexican finance minister quits with critical letter

Mexico's Carlos Urzúa said there were discrepancies in economic matters in letter made public on Twitter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S43gv3

Brexit ferry deal 'rushed and risky', MPs say

The government's spending watchdog says there is "little to show" following the botched deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xFZrmc

'Climategate': 10 years on, what's changed?

Hackers stole 6,000 emails and other documents from a climate research centre almost 10 years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JCn0Ss

Google Doodle dude: The artist viewed by billions who you might never have heard of

Matthew Cruikshank has a potential daily audience of more than five billion people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JpYh50

Amazon Alexa offering NHS health advice

The voice-assisted technology is going to provide health advice direct from the NHS Choices website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xKuo8J

'Why are electric cars more expensive?' And more of your questions answered

Our business and transport correspondents answer your questions on electric cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jo4WMY

How social media could ruin your business

Negative social media can be a major threat to businesses and can quickly destroy trust in a brand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xCoN4p

Goodbye to the Beetle

VW is stopping production of the Beetle, ending 80 years on the road for the iconic car. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XzmIAY

Redundancy 'is like a new lease of life'

After recent large scale job cuts, we asked the BBC audience how they coped when it happened to them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S9Eaei

Lady Gaga in exclusive Amazon deal to launch beauty range

The online retail giant will sell Haus Laboratories globally in an exclusive deal with the superstar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G1PHYg

GCHQ 100th anniversary: Secrets, spies and special dust

GCHQ is 100 years old - here are some of their previously unseen gadgets, including "secret dust". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xD3I9U

Amazon and Google deliver on TV peace deal

Prime Video comes to Chromecast and Android TV devices, while YouTube returns to Fire TV. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xza19j

Mini launches first all-electric car

The BBC takes a look inside the new vehicle, which is going to be produced at BMW's plant at Cowley. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S3LdVL

UK watchdog plans to fine Marriott £99m

The UK's data privacy regulator has said it plans to fine the US hotel group for a data breach. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XyBXtW

Pound heads for two-year low as holidays begin

Brexit uncertainty coupled with an economic slowdown has pushed sterling to April 2017 levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NG72Ms

UK watchdog plans to fine Marriott £99m

The UK's data privacy regulator has said it plans to fine the US hotel group for a data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XyBXtW

Twitter bans religious insults calling groups rats or maggots

Twitter will remove posts that use dehumanising terms to describe religious groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30yfDTd

France plans 'eco-tax' for air fares

The tax will apply to tickets for all flights from airports in France, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G6HyBQ

Macs vulnerable to 'bananas' Zoom video flaw

The vulnerability could let malicious attackers force Macs to join video conferences, says researcher. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LbDjJb

Electric Mini production in Cowley to boost UK car industry

Work on the first fully electric Mini will begin in late 2019 at BMW's Cowley plant near Oxford. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y1pq6E

Could the next euro crisis come from Italy?

The governor of the Bank of Italy warns that rising debt and weak growth are causing economic tensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S223V1

Chinese ethnic group biggest earners in the UK

Ethnic minorities earn 3.8% less than white ethnic groups, the first official figures on issue show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XAyVVR

Ocado says Andover fire cost more than £100m

The online delivery firm says its insurance will cover the cost of the warehouse fire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJOg6W

Dozens of arrests in Copenhagen for drunk scooter driving

Danish police arrest people driving scooters under the influence of alcohol or drugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XyYUx9

Government faces no-deal backlash by own business experts

Advisers asked to find a solution to the Irish border Brexit problem balk at signing terms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JvO4Tn

Facebook to be quizzed in court on EU-US data transfers

Facebook's way of sending data from the EU to the US will be challenged in the EU's top court later. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2G3FcU2

Government invests in electric car network despite sales drop

The Department for Transport wants more charge points in the UK but hybrid vehicle sales have fallen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XCy8DL

Fake voices 'help cyber-crooks steal cash'

A security firm says deepfaked audio is being used to steal millions of pounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S0gclo

Primark founder Arthur Ryan dies

The businessman founded the High Street retailer as Penny's in 1969 in his home country of Ireland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32eT5It

Pirate our games, don't buy them from key resellers, say indies

A campaign urges the public to stop buying discounted video games codes from "unauthorised" sites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YFpTYZ

Cambridge University tests robot to harvest lettuces

The robot has successfully picked thousands of iceberg lettuces in field trials, say scientists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xERNIE

ICE and FBI used facial recognition to search driver-licence databases

ICE officers used facial recognition technology to scan databases containing undocumented immigrants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30nj9PQ

Karen Millen: 'Retail isn't dead'

The designer and retail entrepreneur believes the UK's High Streets need to change to survive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30k6Q6X

'Devastated' Bedford family to close 152-year-old shop

Its owners blame competition from the internet and multi-national firms for a big drop in footfall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G1Yeu0

AI pilot 'sees' runway and lands automatically

A plane lands successfully thanks to a computer able to detect the runway visually. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30moQOi

Rwanda bids to become high-tech hub

Rwanda is bidding to become a centre for high-tech innovation and creativity in Africa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32fHPf6

Comet Racer returns to Hatfield for de Havilland anniversary

One de Havilland aeroplane is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the birth of its bigger relative. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S6cQ0j

South Korean internet addiction camp: What is life like there?

Newsround has visited South Korea to find out more about internet addiction camps, where young people can go if they have a serious problem with the amount of time that they are spending online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHm6qI

Deutsche Bank shares rise on plan to cut 18,000 jobs

The German lender wants to become "leaner and fitter" by exiting the share-trading business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xt8RRo

Facebook tip-off leads police to Grimston rave

Five people were arrested at the event, which attracted about 600 ravers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGa6rV

British Airways faces record £183m fine for data breach

The airline is contesting the penalty imposed by the ICO after hackers breached its IT systems last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XxJNc0

British Airways faces record £183m fine for data breach

The airline is contesting the penalty imposed by the ICO after hackers breached its IT systems last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XxJNc0

Turkey's Erdogan fires central bank chief Murat Cetinkaya

The president had called for lower interest rates, calling them the "mother and father of all evil". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YEttCW

'I got wiped out, but I was determined to make it back'

How entrepreneur Andy Scott was able to rebuild his business and personal fortune. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XOJvNo

CEO Secrets: 'I was astounded by the lack of childcare at work'

The CEO of a start-up in London says offering on-site childcare in the office helps productivity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YNv8WV

Summer dilemma: Is it OK to wear flip-flops to work?

Summer has finally arrived, but are there sartorial limits to what you can wear to work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NCXFNC

Are robots getting better at football?

Robocup 2019, the world cup for autonomous robots, has been taking place in Sydney. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jide93

Glastonbury stars give away clothes for charity

Kylie Minogue, Sheryl Crow and Lewis Capaldi show support for a campaign against "throwaway fashion". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XUStZe

British Airways in talks to avert pilots' strike

The airline and pilots' union will hold discussions to avoid a potentially disruptive summer walkout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLMShH

Deutsche Bank confirms plan to cut 18,000 jobs

The German lender will exit the share trading business, much of which is in London and New York. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FZOqRe

Boeing loses big order for 737 Max aircraft

Saudi Arabian carrier flyadeal halts plan to buy Boeing planes and switches to Airbus fleet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NEf7kX

Deutsche Bank could cut 'up to 20,000 jobs'

London and Wall Street could bear the brunt of cuts as the bank fights a falling share price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FXHKmN

UK plans £3m no-deal medicine transport

The deadline of 1 September set for the deal is a "tight" timeframe, experts have warned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L57Zfe

The nuclear fight for Sizewell on Suffolk's coast

The nuclear industry says new plants are essential, but protesters say the environment is under threat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YFOnl8

Amazon at 25: The story of a giant

The online giant is now the second-largest company in the world. We look at its success in charts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YzKEW7

'I'm not doing it for the likes'

What is it like to be a social media influencer in Africa? Afua Rida shows us the ropes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xw84z0

High demand for Child Benefit loans say credit unions

Thousands more families are relying on borrowing against their benefits for budgeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xr7bYG

Can robots help humans get more jobs?

Instead of taking our jobs, could robots actually help more people get into work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FVgQfp

Amazon at 25: The story of a giant

The online giant is now the second-largest company in the world. We look at its success in charts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YzKEW7

Greek debt crisis: 'I wasn't paid for two years'

With Greek voters set to go to the polls, how did two entrepreneurs battle through austerity? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FSt6Np

Jaguar's 50-year old XJ model to be electric-powered

Jaguar's XJ series is to be electric-powered - after 50 years of running on petrol or diesel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32apRuu

E.On 'error' reveals 498 customers' email addresses

The company apologised and said the incident was spotted "within minutes" of it occurring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LybqdQ

E.On 'error' reveals 498 customers' email addresses

The company apologised and said the incident was spotted "within minutes" of it occurring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LybqdQ

Stagnant productivity 'costs workers £5,000 a year'

The lack of productivity improvement since the financial crisis has meant "sluggish wage growth", statisticians say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NAewke

DJI challenges BBC on drone danger reports

DJI said it was "disappointed" with how drones were depicted, but the BBC said its programmes were fair. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XxFRYY

US labour market booms in June

The US economy created 224,000 jobs in June, many more than economists had been expecting from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xviuz9

Inheritance tax: Rules on gifts to loved ones 'should be simplified'

Fewer people should pay tax on gifts given before death, under proposals for an inheritance tax overhaul. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XtfkHg

The firm with 900 staff and no office

Is a growing trend for firms to ditch the office good or bad for workers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xt4DZX

'Up to 3,000 betting shops to close'

William Hill's decision to close 700 shops could be the tip of the iceberg, an analyst says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yx1p48

Click 1,000: How the pick-your-own-path episode was made

There are millions, perhaps trillions, of ways to watch the pioneering tech show's 1,000th programme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JaAMNb

Poke and inflate famous paintings and other tech news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LCEQaC

Viewers can choose the story in BBC tech programme

The fully interactive show took a year to create and has multiple options for viewers at each step. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xvSVP6

Jeff Bezos filed the paperwork to create the retailing giant Amazon 25 years ago.

Jeff Bezos filed the paperwork to create the e-commerce retailing giant Amazon 25 years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XU3dHC

Biased and wrong: Facial recognition tech in the dock

Artificial intelligence is only as good as the data it learns from. But what if that data is biased? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32dudRJ

Why blue jeans are going green

A growing number of denim producers are embracing environmentally-friendly production methods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XFsu8f

Boeing 737 Max: 'I lost my family in the Ethiopian plane crash'

Families of the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines crash want to know why the Boeing 737 Max was allowed to fly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JuBhRo

Government-owned bank 'forging signatures' in repossession cases

A government-owned bank is accused of forging signatures on court documents in repossession proceedings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XudLxF

Is the high street profiting from Pride?

As London gears up for its Pride march, are retailers joining, or cashing in? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ny90yu

Dementia in Africa: Virtual reality app aims to break stigma

Virtual reality app aims to improve the quality of life and care for Africans living with dementia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jde3QL

Calorie counting apps 'can exacerbate eating disorders'

The BBC found examples of app users logging harmful habits or punishing themselves for over-eating. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrOqVH

Carlisle airport relaunches passenger flights

Carlisle airport relaunches passenger flights after 25 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/325kVH7

Thames Water plans to cut 650 jobs to reduce costs

The UK's largest water company says most of the cuts are in management and support functions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XrcZkT

Britain's oldest building firm collapses

After more than 400 years, R Durtnell and Sons the oldest building firm in Britain has ceased trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nu1XH1

'Excessive' student mobile phone use linked to more sexual partners

People surveyed at US universities who used phones a lot were also more likely to have mental health issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGXYqS

What do Indians want from the latest Budget?

As the Indian government prepares its latest Budget, we ask what Indians are hoping for. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FR0W5M

Samsung sued over water-resistant phone claims

Australia's consumer watchdog alleges the company made false claims about using its phones while swimming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RQAbTw

Man arrested over Baidu boss drenching

Beijing police say a man has been detained on suspicion of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JnYSD5

Carlisle Lake District Airport relaunches passenger flights

Loganair are now operating routes to Dublin, Belfast and London Southend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xnd6Jp

William Hill plans to shut 700 betting shops

William Hill plans to close about 700 betting shops across the UK, putting 4,500 jobs at risk from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FStMCJ

'Grave concern' as sales of low emission cars fall

Total sales of plug-in and hybrid cars drop for the first time in more than two years, the industry says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XQM2q2

Job cuts planned at troubled Woodford investment firm

The firm of fund manager Neil Woodford plans cuts after investors pulled out funds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JbzCkH

Kim Kardashian-West: Misguided USA ordered to pay $2.7m in damages

The reality star says the company is "notorious" for "knocking off" designer items she wears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KYy4g4

How much pocket money should we give our kids?

Parents are being urged to let their children handle coins, even if they pay for things with cards and phones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FOnfZP

James Lovelock on the future of AI and climate change

Scientist James Lovelock speaks to the BBC's Mishal Husain ahead of his 100th birthday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KVBLmz

How robo-boat tech could help uncover ocean secrets

By launching underwater vehicles in situ the boat will allow more time to survey the ocean floor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RRBTUK

Is the 'racist trainer' controversy good for Nike?

The US sportswear giant is used to being provocative but was its flag-bearing shoe a step too far? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XrEshG

National Trust shuns fossil fuel investments

Europe's biggest conservation charity will sell its fossil fuel shares and invest in green start-ups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J8VJbq

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp hit by photo glitch

The problem has affected some users uploading images, videos and other files. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L3vrtt

Boeing gives $100m to help 737 Max crash families

The aircraft maker says the money is for the education and welfare of communities hit by the disasters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YsvUbj

Nike hit by conservative backlash over 'racist trainer'

Mitch McConnell joins condemnation of Nike for withdrawing a trainer with a controversial US flag. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LArETI

Netflix announces dedicated UK operation at Shepperton

Streaming giant to set up production base at historic London studio owned by Pinewood Group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NpT6WD

Bitcoin 'uses as much global energy as Switzerland'

A new tool estimates how much electricity Bitcoin uses during the course of a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtdB4Y

'Dr Doom' economist Nouriel Roubini in Bitcoin battle

Nouriel Roubini triggers a Twitter battle after describing Bitcoin as "overhyped" and a "cesspool". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LAnc7B

Bitcoin 'uses as much global energy as Switzerland'

A new tool estimates how much electricity Bitcoin uses during the course of a year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NtdB4Y

Baidu chief doused with water at AI event

A man poured a bottle of water on to the Baidu's chief executive during a presentation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RRfoPZ

Vodafone switches on 5G network in seven UK cities

It becomes the second in the UK to offer a 5G network from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xp4six

'Dr Doom' economist Nouriel Roubini in Bitcoin battle

Nouriel Roubini triggers a Twitter battle after describing Bitcoin as "overhyped" and a "cesspool". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LAnc7B

Serco fined £19m over tagging scandal

The outsourcing firm is fined for fraud and false accounting over its electronic tagging service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yu4GkR

How important will blockchain be to the world's economy?

It has been much hyped, but could blockchain really be as significant and disruptive as the internet? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xhrx1p

How important will blockchain be to the world's economy?

It has been much hyped, but could blockchain really be as significant and disruptive as the internet? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xhrx1p

Lee Iacocca, father of the Ford Mustang, dies aged 94

Mr Iacocca, who created the iconic Ford Mustang, is also known for saving Chrysler from bankruptcy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JongEw

Sainsbury's sees further sales slide

Chief executive Mike Coupe blames a "tough trading environment" but says Sainsbury's is making progress. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RRnnwi

TikTok's young fans 'exploited' for digital gifts

The video platform says it is sorry some have felt pressured to send their favourite influencers money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lz0JYq

TikTok stars 'exploit' young fans for gifts worth hundreds of pounds

A BBC investigation found influencers promising to share their phone numbers in exchange for gifts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nohbgv

TikTok's young fans 'exploited' for digital gifts

The video platform says it is sorry some have felt pressured to send their favourite influencers money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lz0JYq

What do children make of key financial terms?

The BBC talks to a group of primary school children and hears their explanations of financial terms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XnpgqC

Tesco faces Brexit deadline headache

The retail giant's boss says an October Brexit could cause problems as it's too close to Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JiUG7y

Could this be the UK's answer to Disneyland?

London Resort has appointed a new boss and signed a deal with Paramount to build a theme park in Kent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YsCU8b

Christine Lagarde: The 'rock star' of finance

Christine Lagarde is on track to become the first woman to run the European Central Bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/304nBTC

Germany's Ursula von der Leyen nominated to lead EU Commission

German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen is picked for the top EU post after a marathon summit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jjc7oF

Brexit stockpiling warning: UK warehouses already 'full'

Food, medicines and other goods may need to be stockpiled if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LDAxM6

Why the BBC does not want to store your data

The BBC Box is a personal data store that uses information from multiple sources to filter content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30c9vzL

Internet wobble caused by Cloudflare glitch

The security firm suffers a problem of its own that causes clients' websites to become inaccessible. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZZpi4O

Internet wobble caused by Cloudflare glitch

The security firm suffers a problem of its own that causes clients' websites to become inaccessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZZpi4O

Cyber-incident reports from UK finance sector spiked by 1,000% in 2018

A Freedom of Information request reveals a jump in the number of incidents reported to industry regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/327pO2A

Cyber-incident reports from UK finance sector spiked by 1,000% in 2018

A Freedom of Information request reveals a jump in the number of incidents reported to industry regulator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/327pO2A

Google lets destroyed Lion of Mosul roar again

An ancient statue has been recreated using crowd-sourced pictures and 3D printing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xie1Qd

Nike 'pulls Betsy Ross flag trainer after Kaepernick complaint'

Nike will not sell a trainer with an early version of the US flag adopted by American Nazis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XldB6x

Virginia bans deepfakes and deepnudes pornography

Virginia is one of the first places to outlaw fake pornography created without a subject's consent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RSSIii

Whirlpool admit up to 800,000 faulty dryers exist

A fault in Whirlpool machines was blamed for at least 750 fires over an 11-year period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KPBdOY