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The trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify with new tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zDRRtb

Tetra Pak billionaire Hans Rausing dies at 93

The driving force behind the packaging giant will also be remembered for his philanthropy, his family says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PrDS4L

London gets 10m more landline phone numbers to meet demand

Ofcom said a new (020) 4 code will be introduced as there are fewer than half a million numbers left to hand out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HwDISX

YouTube restores far-right channels after appeal

The video-sharing site said it had been wrong to cut off access to the white nationalist channels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32fpY74

Eight men facing charges over illegal streaming sites

Jetflicks and iStreamItAll claimed to offer more content than Netflix and Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZtbDXO

Investors give Shoe Zone a kicking

Shares in the High Street chain plunge more than 30% as the boss resigns and it warns on profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L7eI72

South Western Railway strike: Workers begin four-day walkout

The industrial action will see about half of South Western Railways services cancelled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LkcWi5

Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'

Criminals used previously unknown vulnerabilities to implant monitoring software, research shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HzDCtZ

Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'

Criminals used previously unknown vulnerabilities to implant monitoring software, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HzDCtZ

Has President Trump's trade war cost China three million jobs?

He said that China has lost at least three million jobs - is this true? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MH1xMd

How the umbrella became a million dollar idea

The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how the umbrella became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MMDU4W

How playing video games could you get a better job

Gaming has long been stigmatised as the preserve of the socially inadequate, but this is changing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UdXfNm

'Costs soar at hotel of mum and dad'

Offspring returning to the parental home increasingly enjoy free meals, laundry and lifts, a survey has found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MKtPp4

The hidden links between slavery and Wall Street

It is 400 years since slaves were brought to what is now the United States - and to Wall Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pugyn0

Half of parents 'want mobile phones banned in schools'

A new survey suggests that 49% of parents think the devices should be banned outright in UK schools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30K0WwL

Heathrow drone protest: Airport says plans 'criminal and counterproductive'

Climate campaigners plan to fly toy drones at Heathrow to stop flights but the airport calls it illegal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L2EAAW

Anti-groping stamp lets victims mark assailants

The Japanese device is paired with a special lamp that lets its otherwise invisible ink be seen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LchtTw

Goals Soccer puts itself up for sale amid fraud probe

The five-a-side football pitch operator continues to face the fallout from an accounting scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L4Drcn

Elon Musk and Jack Ma disagree about AI's threat

The two tech entrepreneurs debated the risks posed by artificial intelligence at an event in Shanghai. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/328ADAD

Huddersfield woman jailed for abusing children for money online

Jodie Little was living in Northern Cyprus when she committed the crimes but was prosecuted in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HtG5pC

Samsung heir faces South Korea bribery retrial

The Supreme Court also orders a retrial for Samsung's Lee Jae-yong for bribery in the same scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZnVSkP

Huawei's next phone won't have Google apps

Huawei's next flagship phone will not come with Google's popular apps including Maps and YouTube. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PjSRgY

Samsung heir faces bribery retrial

The Supreme Court also orders a retrial for Samsung's Lee Jae-yong for bribery in the same scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZnVSkP

Huawei's next phone won't have Google apps

Huawei's next flagship phone will not come with Google's popular apps including Maps and YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PjSRgY

Micro Focus shares drop 22% on profit warning

The software giant says its sales will be even worse this year than previously indicated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MJ7VCC

Climate change: Big lifestyle changes 'needed to cut emissions'

Reaching Net Zero emissions will be a huge challenge, says UK's outgoing chief environment scientist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PjyTTm

Calls for legislation to stop banks closing 'last branch in town'

MPs want the UK government to seek a commitment from banks not to leave communities without banking facilities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zt0CGC

Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites

The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LaxCsE

Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites

The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LaxCsE

'Outside your business niche it can be a minefield'

Step out of your business niche and you could be in a minefield, says entrepreneur PJ Farr. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UdqOPd

Trade war drives ‘innocent’ Asian nations towards recession

The US-China trade battle is hurting economies in Asia and fuelling anxiety about a global downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34891xa

Last chance for PPI claims as deadline arrives

Consumers have until 23:59 to make a claim, as the UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal draws to a close. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UgTXsO

Facebook tightens rules amid 2020 US election fears

Facebook has toughened up its political ad rules in a bid to halt exploitation in the US elections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZpwrQ4

US still to grant any Huawei trade licences

More than 130 requests have been made by companies to trade with the blacklisted Chinese firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MGtWSw

US still to grant any Huawei trade licences

More than 130 requests have been made by companies to trade with the blacklisted Chinese firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGtWSw

Apple 'sorry' that workers listened to Siri voice recordings

Workers were paid to check how well Siri transcribed speech - but many users didn't realise this. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NFWo6L

Apple 'sorry' that workers listened to Siri voice recordings

Workers were paid to check how well Siri transcribed speech - but many users didn't realise this. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NFWo6L

Gaming faces its #MeToo moment

Several game developers accuse colleagues and peers of assault. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HuZIxL

Exchange rates: Why is the pound getting weaker?

A simple guide to how currency is valued and what it means for your finances from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SWTpr6

Android CamScanner PDF app 'sent malware to phones'

The app, that takes scan-like photographs of documents, has been downloaded more than 100 million times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NwEZ0m

French 'cybercops' dismantle pirate computer network

A team of French police destroys a virus that infected 850,000 computers, officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30If6OI

Pound falls as Queen asked to suspend Parliament

Sterling loses ground against the dollar and euro after a move that may lead to a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/328BEsf

PPI mis-selling claims: Thursday deadline looms

Time is running out to make a claim as Thursday deadline looms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZiekeO

Spending review: The game has changed but not the rules

Like his predecessor as Chancellor, Sajid Javid is emphasising fiscal responsibility. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30H5Om3

Instagram criticised by judge over schoolgirl grooming chat logs

Dominic Nielen-Groen called himself Papa Bear on an Instagram hashtag used by paedophiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDGnhF

Q&A: Why give free iPads to 50,000 pupils?

Scotland's schools are changing and at the forefront of that change is a project which will see 50,000 pupils given their own iPad. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDp1S6

Orkney salmon farm plans eco homes to keep workers

The Scottish Sea Farms site in Eday says staff leave because they have nowhere to live. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZrLx2J

'Rosalind Franklin' Mars rover assembly completed

Engineers in Stevenage, UK, finish building a robot that will search for life on the Red Planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/345v3kr

Thomas Cook to sell majority stake to China's Fosun

The troubled travel firm says it has reached agreement with Chinese company Fosun over a takeover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PfaaQ5

Javid pledges spending review cash for schools, NHS and police

But the chancellor rules out a "blank cheque", promising to keep within existing spending rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KXIACW

Can broadband stop depopulation in the Outer Hebrides?

Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides now has superfast broadband, and there's hope it will help business and the population. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MIbs40

Crowds force early closure of first Costco store in China

Costco's first China store comes as other foreign retailers have struggled to compete in the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MDnJqx

Purdue Pharma 'offers up to $12bn' to settle opioid cases

The firm, owned by the wealthy Sackler family, is facing 2,000 claims over its painkiller OxyContin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZxpZSa

Oil giant BP to pull out of Alaska as sells business for $5bn

The energy giant agrees to sell its Alaskan business to private oil and gas operator Hilcorp. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U97xOz

Ex-Google and Uber engineer charged with theft

Anthony Levandowski is accused by the US Department of Justice of stealing car technology secrets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PijTFC

Ex-Google and Uber engineer charged with theft

Anthony Levandowski is accused by the US Department of Justice of stealing car technology secrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PijTFC

Google faces EU investigation over job-search tool

Google is under investigation by the EU, a year after being hit with a record fine from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pf2TQo

Google faces EU investigation over job-search tool

Google is under investigation by the EU, a year after being hit with a record fine from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pf2TQo

Facial recognition: School ID checks lead to GDPR fine

Sweden has fined a local authority £17,000 for using facial recognition on school students. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/342P8aP

Nato: Cyber-attack on one nation is attack on all

The military alliance says a serious hack attack would trigger a defence from all 29 members. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LeEJA6

Could farmed insects be the perfect pet-food ingredient?

Insect-based foods may be better for pets than prime steak, according to the British Veterinary Association. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/325G03n

Tobacco giants Philip Morris and Altria in $200bn merger talks

Philip Morris and Marlboro-maker Altria consider merging, more than a decade after the two firms separated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZjVkMR

iPhone faces sales ban threat due to computer chip patent battle

Apple and Google are among the companies at risk over a US chipmaker's lawsuit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30BI1UE

RBS and NatWest websites hit by problems

The banks are advising customers to use other methods to access their accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zA4rtP

Muckamore Abbey: CCTV reveals 1,500 crimes at hospital

The PSNI is examining 300,000 hours of CCTV footage in relation to lapse of care at the home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zs6WwJ

HS2’s ballooning budget was 'covered up'

A former senior HS2 official tells the BBC he was not allowed to present evidence to Department of Transport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NBVlEL

RBS and NatWest websites hit by problems

The banks are advising customers to use other methods to access their accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zA4rtP

5G: Rural areas could see bigger and taller masts

A balance has to be struck between the landscape and better connectivity, the digital secretary says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KZWa8R

BBC to launch digital voice assistant next year

It will work on smart speakers, TVs and mobiles but will Beeb be a good wake-up word? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZofRes

5G: Rural areas could see bigger and taller masts

A balance has to be struck between the landscape and better connectivity, the digital secretary says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KZWa8R

Huawei: UK to make 5G decision 'by the autumn'

Nicky Morgan told the BBC that the UK would make a decision over Huawei before the end of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lahl71

Huawei: UK to make 5G decision 'by the autumn'

Nicky Morgan told the BBC that the UK would make a decision over Huawei before the end of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lahl71

KFC to trial plant-based nuggets and wings in US

The fast-food chain's trial in Atlanta will gauge customers demand for meatless chicken. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U6HYxH

'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news

An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U6Qsot

Bank of mum and dad 'one of UK's biggest mortgage lenders'

The average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, Legal & General finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MFhO4a

The robo racing cars accelerating driverless tech

What's the point of racing autonomous supercars against each other? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L8xHx6

Why are people in the USA living shorter lives?

White people in the US without degrees are living shorter lives due to drug abuse and alcoholism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZvsHeY

Ministers and HS2 bosses knew railway over budget years ago

The public were not given the full picture about the true cost of the high speed railway, documents show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HsjWIj

Opioid firm hit with $572m fine in landmark ruling

Johnson & Johnson must pay the fine for its part in America's deadly painkiller addiction crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KYfIKM

Facial recognition specialist Megvii plans share sale

The creator of the Face++ system has filed papers to prepare for a Hong Kong flotation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZsHfMv

Facial recognition specialist Megvii plans share sale

The creator of the Face++ system has filed papers to prepare for a Hong Kong flotation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZsHfMv

Dota 2 win makes N0tail the top-awarded e-sports star

The Danish team captain has now won nearly $7m across his career. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PbxkH8

Lancashire fracking: 2.9 magnitude tremor recorded

The regulator suspends operations while recent seismic activity in Lancashire is investigated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U3GvZ3

British Airways strike: Confusion over cancellations continues

Customers are still struggling to get in touch with BA, as it works through a backlog of 40,000 calls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MBWDjJ

Melton Mowbray pork pie makers and No 10 clash over Johnson claim

The humble Melton Mowbray pork pie is at the centre of a political dispute about British exports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZsNnQT

Lord Tim Bell: Margaret Thatcher's former spin doctor dies aged 77

Lord Tim Bell, Margaret Thatcher's former spin doctor, dies aged 77 following a prolonged illness. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KW9jzI

Dota 2 win makes N0tail the top-awarded e-sports star

The Danish professional gamer has now won nearly $7m across his career. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PbxkH8

Trump says US and China to resume trade talks

The president says talks will start "very shortly" after a weekend of escalating tension with Beijing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PhLgPY

Prolific Sheerness hacker ordered to pay back £922k

Grant West was jailed for cyber attacks on companies including Sainsbury's and Uber. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P7FBfc

The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem

Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30v6wTx

World of Warcraft Classic: Hit game goes back to basics

The hit video game is now offering players a "classic" version - with some modern enhancements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U8ydiK

Inside the selfie factory for influencers

A pop-up shop in west London lets people fill their social media pages with colourful selfies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NvGTyd

Asian stocks drop as US-China trade war escalates

The threat of new tariffs and hikes to existing duties by the US and China rattled investors in Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MBdQcQ

'The bank sent my safe house address to my abusive ex'

Banks are trying to get better at helping victims of economic abuse, where a partner controls access to accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KY0lCh

The Mini at 60: Fans share their pictures of the little car

As the classic vehicle reaches 60, enthusiasts share their stories and pictures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZnNYXT

Retirement home for elderly pets

In Tokyo, a growing number of pet homes have opened to give elderly and sick pets the love and attention their human carers no longer can. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33NP8vc

Trump's regrets on China trade war 'misunderstood'

The president meant he regretted not raising tariffs on Chinese goods higher, a spokeswoman says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zhjzfo

British Airways strike: Passengers angry at airline 'silence'

Customers say they are unable to get in touch with BA, as the airline says it is fielding 40,000 calls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZhtOQ2

Why are retro sweets tasting success?

Retro sweets are making a comeback but what's behind their growing popularity? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NwM3d9

Boris Johnson warns Trump US must compromise to get UK trade deal

Boris Johnson will meet US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France on Sunday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U0DU1Q

Migrant workers 'exploited' in Japan

International brands accused of 'exploiting' workers in Japan from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33ZmvLy

Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions

Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33TSiO6

Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions

Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33TSiO6

Instagram influencers: Have we stopped believing?

Instagrammer Tiffany Mitchell has been forced to deny faking a road crash for likes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31Zm2az

British Airways strike causes five days of flight cancellations

British Airways says there may be "knock-on effects on other days" after pilots announced walk-outs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L6sIgk

US-China trade war: Trump announces new retaliatory tariff hikes

The president hits back at Beijing's plans by hiking tariffs on Chinese imports by another 5%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31Y14Zz

High Street: Five ways UK shopping has changed

Many retailers have announced store closures and job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L5Dgwc

The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem

Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30v6wTx

Does a Pride event need Kylie or Ariana Grande?

LGBT Pride events have become big business, but does that distract from their original purpose? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NqNtWU

Nintendo Switch: Exchange deal is fake news

Rumours online that gamers could swap their Switch for an updated version turns out to be untrue from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L2m8aF

Trump responds with fury over Fed chief's speech

The US president asks if the Federal Reserve head is a bigger enemy than China's premier Xi Jinping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MA8Mp4

BA pilots announce September strike dates

British Airways pilots to strike on 9, 10 and 27 September in dispute over pay, union Balpa says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KSOF3v

China escalates US trade row with new tariffs

China plans to tax planes and oil in an escalation of tensions between the two superpowers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KRQSvS

David Koch: Billionaire Republican donor dies aged 79

The 11th richest man in the world and his brother Charles had a huge influence on the conservative movement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PbIb42

Costa Coffee franchise workers 'not treated like humans'

An investigation is launched after staff from multiple stores complain of poor working conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33SqARU

Tesla and Walmart address solar panel fire issues

The supermarket chain had issued a lawsuit against Tesla over a series of solar panel fires. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zh0NU0

Eddie Stobart chief to leave as shares suspended

The transport firm, known for its green lorries, revealed a £2m discrepancy in its accounts last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HAaAur

Hasbro to buy Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One for $4bn

The US toy maker will expand its entertainment portfolio with other preschool brands including PJ Masks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zjMhfD

Facial recognition technology aims to cut passport queue times

The UK Home Office is considering a system which would let you walk through immigration without showing your passport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31UhaDy

How Australia is shaking up the truffle market

Australia maybe a newcomer in growing black truffles but is now the world's fourth-largest producer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZjhNcc

The future of food: Why farming is moving indoors

Vertical farming is fast-expanding but the costs are high and the food range is limited - for now. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KNTfA4

Facial recognition technology aims to cut passport queue times

The UK Home Office is considering a system which would let you walk through immigration without showing your passport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31UhaDy

How bingo became a million dollar idea

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

Ryanair rated 'greedy and arrogant' by customers

Ryanair has been rated worst for customer service out of 100 big British brands, according to Which?. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZaHYT1

Universal credit 'forces tenants into rent arrears'

Universal credit is causing tenants to fall behind with rent, warns the Residential Landlords Association. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NpuADz

Can Fed chief dig himself out of a (Jackson) Hole?

Jerome Powell, Donald Trump's least favourite banker, is the star turn at the annual event in Wyoming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30ppfzX

Brexit: Northern Ireland farmers warn of no deal risks

Some food producers say a no-deal Brexit could put them out of business within three days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZlQdqy

Bionic seagull takes flight in Beijing

A robot bird is one of the innovations on show at the World Robot Conference in Beijing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KPUgYk

Royal Mail to ballot 100,000 workers on strike action

Management are not abiding by an agreement on pensions and pay, says a union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZmDcBh

Android ditches desserts as Q becomes 10

The next version of the Android operating system (OS) will not be named after a dessert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L5aFqE

Spotify sued over 'billions of Eminem streams'

Eight Mile Style is seeking £30m from the music streaming service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQiIZD

Microsoft halts listening in to Xbox gamers

The firm said it would no longer listen in to players using the console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Qir0j

Fake news 'reinforced by false memories'

Research during Ireland's abortion referendum highlights risks for social networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQfgy9

GCSEs: StudyTube revision videos got me through exams

How a community of online students on YouTube helped people studying for their exams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L19FUH

Cathay Pacific staff speak of climate of fear over protests

Employees tell the BBC they try not to talk politics at work in case colleagues are pro-Beijing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zfi5AX

Apple Card can be damaged by wallets and jeans

Apple advises owners of its new credit card to keep it away from leather and denim. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30opKdz

Lancashire fracking: 1.6 magnitude tremor halts work

Cuadrilla said micro seismicity had been recorded near Blackpool at 20:46 BST on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZfO3J7

Banks condemn Hong Kong violence in newspaper adverts

Businesses are coming under increased political pressure after months of protests in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KMlS0w

Ryanair passengers face disruption as strike starts

UK pilots at the airline begin a two-day walkout in a row over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZkXOpB

Qantas to run test flights on world's longest route

The airline will track the health impacts of the 19-hour journeys from Sydney to New York and London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HjnD37

UK and South Korea to sign "continuity" trade agreement

The agreement seeks to maintain existing trade arrangements between the countries post-Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Q7VWQ

Robot battles wrongly banned for 'animal cruelty'

YouTube restores some videos of robots fighting after wrongly removing hundreds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nk516V

Don't sacrifice us for trade deal, say UK farmers

A US trade deal could put British farmers out of business, says the head of the National Farmers Union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KNU5gg

Supermarket considers rationing small business buyers

The move will prevent firms from using supermarkets as wholesalers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HiGk74

HS2: How much work has already been done?

With a review announced into the HS2 high speed rail link - how much work has already been done? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NmrLTS

HS2 route: How much will the rail scheme cost?

Part one of the high-speed railway between London, the Midlands and North of England is due to open in 2026. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z8pym6

Three ways Trump wants to kickstart the US economy

Amid concerns of an economic recession, the White House is considering several emergency measures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TPPAoh

Government to review tax plan for fuel imports

The plan to remove tariffs on fuel imports after Brexit could make some UK refineries 'uneconomical'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zmk9XM

England Cricketer stumped by Fortnite conundrum

England bowler Jofra Archer calls for help on Twitter ahead of Ashes third Test against Australia - so he can play Fortnite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TSlBvL

Tesla sued by Walmart over solar panel fires

The supermarket chain alleges that Tesla was negligent in the way the solar panels were installed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MuvvCV

The Cold War spy technology which we all use

Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PfREaC

Google and Mozilla move to stop Kazakhstan 'snooping'

The browsers will prevent government-issued certificates from decrypting net traffic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KNfbeA

Amazon in row over plastic packaging

The delivery company has angered customers by introducing plastic envelopes for some parcels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zbL6Pf

Australia using drones to spot crocodiles near swimmers

Little Ripper Group has provided AI technology that detects crocodiles in aerial footage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P7PTvR

EU migration to UK 'underestimated' by ONS

The Office for National Statistics says it may have also overstated migration from non-EU countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MqO9vz

Biostar 2: Suprema plays down fingerprint leak reports

Suprema says a probe found the scope of a fingerprint data leak was "significantly" less than reported. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KM29OE

Tesla sued by Walmart over solar panel fires

The supermarket chain alleges that Tesla was negligent in the way the solar panels were installed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MuvvCV

Ryanair wins court bid to block Irish strike

Dublin High Court approves a bid to stop Irish pilots walking out, as a hearing on a UK-wide strike continues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z7RMgR

HS2: Review to examine costs and benefits of rail project

It will look at the costs and benefits, with a “go or no-go" decision by the end of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KMpEGY

Ready to upgrade? What to do about your old phone

Unwanted devices can contain elements that the world is running out of - so how can you help? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L4oLJ8

Government's budget surplus shrinks in July

The £1.2bn surplus was much lower than the £2.7bn analysts had been expecting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MAWZXV

Barclays tops list of banks with most IT shutdowns

British banks experienced more than 10 outages a month in the past year, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NkP00z

Racist abuse: footballers should boycott social media, says Phil Neville

England women's manager Phil Neville said footballers should "boycott" social media to send a "powerful message" that abuse is not acceptable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HgDHma

Millions of old gadgets 'stockpiled in drawers'

Public urged to "recycle their tech" as rare, valuable materials in millions of old devices languish in UK homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NlEZjF

'If you say you're ethical, you have to back it up'

CEO Secret: "If you call yourself an ethical company, you'll have to back up every claim you make." from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZfOAyH

The Cold War spy technology which we all use

Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PfREaC

'I bought a house thanks to my bullet journal'

Millions of people have shared #bulletjournal or #bujo hashtags on Instagram, so how do they work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8OWn4

#BulletJournal: Seven million beautiful ways to save money

#BulletJournal: The new trend that is helping people to save money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hfeuse

The people policing the internet's most horrific content

Website content moderators have to see some very disturbing material. How do they cope? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HeaSqD

'I bought a house thanks to my bullet journal'

Millions of people have shared #bulletjournal or #bujo hashtags on Instagram, so how do they work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P8OWn4

Government automatically enrols firms in case of no-deal Brexit

Business groups urged the government to act after many firms failed to get a customs number. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NkP2pd

UK bosses earn 117 times average worker despite pay cut

The average salary of the bosses of the UK's largest companies has fallen 13% in the last financial year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z2V2Kl

Barclays tops list of banks with most IT shutdowns

British banks experienced more than 10 outages a month in the past year, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NkP00z

Trump considers new tax cut to boost US economy

The US president confirms that a temporary payroll cut tax could be introduced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TY72Hn

Fracking: UK shale reserves may be smaller than previously estimated

Previous research suggested 50 years of shale gas under the UK, but a new study says it could be less than 10. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TR3CWz

Google sign language AI turns hand gestures into speech

The tech giant is sharing its hand-tracking software to allow others to develop translation apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zcCfwC

PewDiePie and Marzia Bisognin marry at Kew Gardens

The couple have been together for eight years and wed at the famous London attraction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30qMkSU

Reddit plans short video-streaming trial

The streams will be moderated by humans and only a handful will be available, said the social news site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TNJ8xQ

Scottish castle goes up for sale for over £8m in East Lothian

Seton Castle was built with stone from a palace said to be Mary Queen of Scots' favourite retreat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P1XFY1

'World's oldest webcam' to be switched off

Set up in 1994, the weather-watching webcam in San Francisco will be shut off at the end of August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1wQmS

TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton took cryptocurrency for stolen data

Elliott Gunton supplied mobile numbers for others to use in criminal activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31MRvfR

Twitter 'adopts' a Berkshire grandad following viral video

82-year-old Keith melted millions of hearts when a video of him painting his granddaughter's nails went viral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZgQ2Nk

The International 2019: What does it take to become a gaming millionaire?

Gaming is a near billion-dollar industry, but what kind of pressures do young e-sports stars face? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZbCfHL

Lightning strike 'partly to blame' for power cut

Regulator Ofgem publishes National Grid report into outage that hit homes and transport in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z9GnIo

Lightning strike 'partly to blame' for power cut

Regulator Ofgem publishes National Grid report into outage that hit homes and transport in England and Wales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z9GnIo

Student loan overpayments of £28m going unclaimed

Graduates have paid millions in repayments after their loans have been cleared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HeXthX

No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits'

A no-deal Brexit could be a greater challenge than BSE and foot-and-mouth, a researcher suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P5Vseh

The people policing the internet's most horrific content

Website content moderators have to see some very disturbing material. How do they cope? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HeaSqD

'The bomb actually landed in the room I had been in'

Laila Pence fled war in Egypt to go on and become a multimillionaire US businesswoman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZdKRBR

Chicken Connoisseur YouTuber criticises knife crime warning

Elijah Quashie tells the BBC knife crime warnings on takeaway boxes from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P3pKhO

Why investors are making a loss to keep their money safe

Some pension fund investors are paying to hold government bonds due to fears over the global economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zbgAoO

Why US firms are desperate to retain ageing workers

Elderly people are forecast to be the fastest growing sector of the US labour force. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KJlrnq

Juul: Vaping attracts fresh funding despite new lawsuits

Investors pump another $325m into e-cigarette market leader Juul as health concerns increase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KG92AN

'My Instagram got hacked and I lost my business'

Micro businesses say Instagram hackers are costing them money by compromising their accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30j7tht

Cerebras reveals world's 'largest computer chip' for AI tasks

The chip, which is larger than an iPad, is designed for complex artificial intelligence systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P4rzew

Corporate leaders scrap shareholder-first ideology

Companies need a fresh direction because capitalism is "fraying", says a powerful US business group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KH9ley

School lunch standards warning under no-deal Brexit

Councils' no-deal Brexit plans warn of more expensive school meals and lower nutritional standards. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zc5JLf

Greene King pub giant snapped up by Hong Kong firm CKA

The Suffolk-based pub chain and brewer is the latest to be bought in a wave of consolidation in the sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z8GsAf

Costa Coffee: Employees call £200 deductions for training 'unfair'

Thirteen Costa Coffee employees criticise a franchise manager's handling of multiple stores in Essex. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TMAP5n

Texas government organisations hit by ransomware attack

Hackers target 23 organisations in what local officials say was a co-ordinated attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z4eWVV

US delays Huawei trade ban for another 90 days

The reprieve allows US companies to do business with Huawei for a further 90 days from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30ld476

US delays Huawei trade ban for another 90 days

The reprieve allows US companies to do business with Huawei for a further 90 days from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30ld476

BBC News tries out Three's 5G for the home

The service has launched today in London, but BBC reporter Chris Fox had problems with the signal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NhoHrW

King's Cross investor seeks facial recognition answers

The BT Pension Scheme, which funded the area's redevelopment, asks about use of facial recognition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30jcGpy

BBC News tries out Three's 5G for the home

The service launches in London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NhoHrW

Minecraft graphics to be more 'realistic'

However, the update will only be available to those with expensive Nvidia RTX graphics cards from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9VOOu

How online extremists are shaping the minds of white teens

How can parents intervene when boys seem drawn into extremist internet culture - and should they? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33KZImD

Call Of Duty World League Championship: eUnited crowned winners

The finals of the e-sports championship took place in Los Angeles this weekend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpW9x4

E-Scooters: Should they be legal on public roads?

Some riders are calling for regulation rather than an outright ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z81xqo

Trump plays down fears of US recession

The US president and his economic adviser Larry Kudlow both say they do not see a recession in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31OPbFu

The floating farm for cows

Cows are living on a floating farm in the middle of Europe's busiest port of Rotterdam, as part of an experiment to produce food more sustainably, and closer to people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30aazV7

Chancellor: I won't shift stamp duty to sellers

Sajid Javid says he has no plans to make house sellers, rather than buyers pay stamp duty tax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z86a3P

Lidl lines up suppliers to cover no-deal costs

The supermarket has held workshops with UK suppliers in a bid to get them up to speed on tariffs from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TM8zjE

'How I lost £25,000 when my cryptocurrency was stolen'

Investing in digital currencies is fraught with danger, not just because the prices are so volatile. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N3907L

New board to oversee completion of Ferguson ferries

The new board will try to secure the cheapest delivery of two CalMac ferries at the now nationalised shipyard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MlVJaX

Argentina's economy minister resigns as peso sheds value

Nicolas Dujovne quits as the currency plummets following the president's astounding poll defeat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P23WmQ

Didcot power station: Last cooling towers demolished

The last three cooling towers at the Didcot A plant have been brought down in a controlled explosion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zas9qS

Lime and soda? No thanks, say non-drinkers

Diageo's investment in alcohol-free spirit maker Seedlip shows how big firms want to reach non-drinkers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZjcWIc

Can big investors save the world?

Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z81tHe

Labour promises to tackle 'retail apocalypse'

The party wants to give councils powers to fill empty shops to avert the creation of "ghost streets". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nb6pc4

Sajid Javid will 'simplify' the tax system in first Budget

The chancellor says he is a "low tax guy" and he wants to see "simpler" taxes when he delivers his Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z8oCNL

The Fortnite coach who helped create teenage millionaires

Hugh Gilmour failed to qualify for the Fortnite World Cup, so has turned to coaching instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33GOK1o

Hong Kong protests: 'We don't want to leave but may have no choice'

Months of political unrest in Hong Kong is prompting firms to question its appeal as a business hub. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PfVKQ3

'Fake' Amazon ambassadors baited on Twitter

Amazon says its warehouse ambassadors are authentic, but critics accuse them of being "paid to lie". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z5csVP

'Fake' Amazon ambassadors baited on Twitter

Amazon says its warehouse ambassadors are authentic, but critics accuse them of being "paid to lie". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z5csVP

Ferguson shipyard nationalised by Scottish government

Ownership of the Port Glasgow yard has transferred to the Scottish government in a bid to secure its future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H9OZIN

Harland and Wolff: 'Positive talks' over shipyard future

Administrators for the Belfast shipyard say they are hopeful of a credible offer for the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33DkHrC

Meadowhall shoppers scanned in facial recognition trial

The owner of Sheffield's Meadowhall centre says data was "immediately deleted" after the trial. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31LhTXQ

Google Play app store accused of anti-gay bias

Social app Hornet says Google moderators in Malaysia targeted its app several times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MmKQW4

Huawei allegations: Uganda denies spying on Bobi Wine

Chinese telecoms firm Huawei and the Ugandan government deny hacking into Bobi Wine's WhatsApp chat group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KAwtve

Home Office role in 'Woke' Muslim social network revealed

The network on Facebook and Instagram helps combat online radicalisation, says Home Office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P0e4wl

Cathay Pacific boss Rupert Hogg resigns

Mr Hogg, who warned staff they faced being fired for taking part in Hong Kong protests, has resigned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TDqj0q

Robotic Buddhist priest joins temple and other news

BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the week’s best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H8Wpfy

Turkish army pension fund to buy British Steel

Turkey's military pension fund reaches a tentative deal to take over the insolvent steelmaker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N81aJY

Ted Baker dumps Debenhams for Next on children's clothing

The brand will start selling its line of children's clothes through Next stores next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N9uMXs

Share trading in London delayed by technical issue

Trading in the biggest shares has been delayed as the exchange investigates a technical problem. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KQz3MC

Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples

Police warn of delays to investigations and court cases after the attack led to a backlog of 20,000 samples. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31KMSDo

Jimmy Kimmel show fined $395,000 over alert joke

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! mocked an emergency presidential alert issued to warn of major threats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQUZaF

Huawei gets caught up in China territory controversy

Huawei, at the epicentre of the US-China trade war, is under fire over its representation of Taiwan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z7WMwM

'How I lost £25,000 when my cryptocurrency was stolen'

Investing in digital currencies is fraught with danger, not just because the prices are so volatile. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N3907L

Six things that affect your chance of a pay rise

Being a skilled negotiator may help, but other factors play a much bigger part. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33LXOCu

The farmers who worry about our phone batteries

Lithium is being mined in Chile to make batteries, but at what cost to the local environment? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33stiNE

What has gone wrong with rail franchising?

Calls to improve the system are growing, amid anger over rising fares and poor punctuality. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33C9Ga8

Brexit: 'I don't want to struggle with the mortgage'

A third of people the UK have reined in spending due to Brexit uncertainty, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YRXVxq

The plight of a US dairy farm

The Voelker family's dairy farm has been around since 1942 - it's shutting down due to economic pressures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31R93I7

General Electric: US giant hits back over $38bn fraud claim

Shares in General Electric tumble as it rejects allegations that it hid huge losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/307Rxyw

Data regulator probes King's Cross facial recognition tech

The UK's data protection watchdog probes how facial recognition is being used at King's Cross. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31KwsLd

Data regulator probes King's Cross facial recognition tech

The UK's data protection watchdog probes how facial recognition is being used at King's Cross. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31KwsLd

Capital One accused 'breached 30 other organisations'

US prosecutors claim other companies were hit by a software developer accused of stealing Capital One customer data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33DTvZF

YouTube: LGBT video-makers sue claiming discrimination

YouTube denies it discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N6iWgW

YouTube: LGBT video-makers sue claiming discrimination

YouTube denies it discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6iWgW

Asda cites 'Brexit uncertainty' as sales fall

First-half sales fell 0.3% but were boosted in the second half by the later timing of Easter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31CBQQk

Capital One accused 'breached 30 other organisations'

US prosecutors claim other companies were hit by a software developer accused of stealing Capital One customer data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33DTvZF

Cuadrilla resumes fracking in Lancashire

Cuadrilla's site in Lancashire has been the focus of repeated protests by those opposed to fracking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OTGbgp

Hong Kong protests: Brand 'witch hunt' takes over Chinese internet

Versace and Swarovski are among the firms caught up in a wave of Chinese cyber-nationalism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z64V98

Metro top and RBS bottom in banks' customer ratings

Metro Bank retains top spot among customers, despite its difficulties as a business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Na6nkJ

Department store sales rise for this time this year

The ONS sales department stores reversed six months of decline by showing a 1.6% rise in July from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TB67wb

Olympics power firm Aggreko challenged to cut carbon

The Glasgow-based company, which also powers Glastonbury, is increasing its use of solar technology and storage batteries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OTpEcl

How reliable is AI at telling us about ourselves?

An art project is looking at how machines might perceive the world compared to humans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H83xsy

Markets recover after recession fears sparked sell-off

Stock exchanges in Europe open higher following a turbulent day of trading on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N6XxUv

'Fall in love with the problem not the solution'

"Love the problem", advises Sean Petterson whose firm makes monitors to curb workplace injuries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H6MyXy

UK must accept US food standards in trade deal, says farm chief

Fears over practices like chlorine-washing chicken are unfounded, says the head of America's farm lobby. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30fa9g0

Germany steels itself to face recession threat

Europe's largest economy has seen one quarter of contraction and further shrinkage is feared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H7BmtB

Do we need to worry about banana blight?

A fungal banana disease that experts describe as a serious threat to production has reached Colombia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z89jR0

Tweeting from your fridge: The smart tech getting smarter

You don't need a phone or computer to get online as devices around the home get "smarter". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KKiq5n

Social-media use 'disrupting teen sleep and exercise'

Checking sites multiple times a day means less time is spent on healthy activities, a UK study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OVGnMf

London mayor quizzes King's Cross developer on facial recognition

Sadiq Khan asks the King's Cross Central development whether its use of facial recognition is legal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KP0hTZ

Share markets panic as recession fears grow

Wall Street slides amid trade war fears, as president Trump calls the central bank's head "clueless". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZZjVTw

Brexit: No chance of US trade deal if Irish accord hit - Pelosi

Congress will block a UK trade deal if Brexit harms the Good Friday Agreement, key US Democrat says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mi50ke

Argentina's Macri unveils economic 'relief' measures after poll shock

The Argentine leader tries to shore up support after a poll defeat triggered economic turmoil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z5KdSS

Meet the top flight footballers' tailor

Mo Adass is a master tailor whose clients include footballers from Liverpool FC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YLFt9D

Could the 50p in your pocket really make you a fortune?

British coins celebrate everything from the Olympics to Sherlock Holmes - and many end up on eBay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YLfM96

Are the markets signalling that a recession is due?

Financial markets have taken fright after the appearance of a trusted signal of an upcoming recession. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TB3URw

WeWork posts $690m loss as it plots share sale

It plans to list its shares next month, but it has not yet indicated where the listing will take place. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z3ACft

Hong Kong protests: Flights resume amid new security measures

Hong Kong's airport, one of the world's busiest, has been the main site of protests for days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MgpJos

Asda staff in Leeds protest over new working contract

Hundreds of Asda workers are marching in Leeds city centre against the details in a new staff contract. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z2EKQU

Biostar security software 'leaked a million fingerprints'

Biometric security software Biostar 2 was found to have exposed sensitive user data online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MYatMF

Turkish army pension fund set to buy British Steel

Ataer is to be named the preferred bidder for the Scunthorpe works by the Official Receiver. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YOYcB4

Facebook workers listened to Messenger conversations

People were paid to transcribe voice recordings - but Facebook says the work has now stopped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KwMlih

Heathrow says next week's strikes postponed

The airport says walkouts on 23 and 24 August are postponed while union members consider a pay offer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zb7tTK

Drugs firm to pay £8m after competition probe

Aspen is to pay £8m to the NHS after a probe into a life-saving treatment for thousands of patients. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33u4Dbv

German economy slips back into negative growth

A decline in exports dampened growth, causing the economy to shrink 0.1%, according to official data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H4ynSX

FirstGroup consortium to run West Coast rail route

FirstGroup and Trenitalia will take over the running of the London to Glasgow route in December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H5cAdK

'My dad thought he was a criminal - he wasn't'

More than 200 MPs have called for a suspension and independent review of a controversial tax policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P4a6Tw

Philadelphia and VW ads banned for gender stereotyping

Ads for cheese and an electric car fall foul of new rules banning the showing of gender stereotypes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yVKBst

New 50% off 16-17 railcard on sale next week

The Department for Transport says the 16-17 Saver card will cost £30 and will be valid from 2 September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OSAXla

Libra: Could Facebook’s new currency be stopped in its tracks?

How Facebook’s Libra could be stopped in its tracks from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H2BY3O

Brexit: Hammond demands 'genuine' negotiations with EU

Leaving the EU without a deal would "break up the UK", former chancellor warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YN2qJq

Media giants Viacom and CBS to merge in latest mega-deal

The deal between CBS and Viacom comes amid big changes in the entertainment landscape. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YWwuBX

Norwegian cuts routes over 737 Max grounding

The airline says the routes between Ireland and the US are no longer "commercially viable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33yN61O

Facial recognition in King's Cross prompts call for new laws

The use of the tech at King's Cross in London has raised privacy concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KCovk0

Online shopping anti-fraud scheme delayed

The new verification system was supposed to introduce a new layer of security from mid-September. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GZ1uXJ

Online shopping anti-fraud scheme delayed

The new verification system was supposed to introduce a new layer of security from mid-September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GZ1uXJ

Trump delays some items on China tariff list

Apple shares soar as the US delays imposing tariffs on mobile phones and other items from China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YVcPCk

Why Cathay Pacific changed its tune on Hong Kong protests

The flagship airline finds itself in a storm over continuing anti-government protests in the territory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/300zb2v

Writers use AI to clone voices for audiobooks

A Chinese e-reader will feature two novels read by AI-avatars of their authors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33uLMNz

Facebook letter fails to satisfy DCMS chair Damian Collins

The social network is accused of providing a "disingenuous" response to MPs' latest questions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3hxKG

Minecraft ditches Super Duper graphics plan

It's just blocks from now on says Minecraft developer Mojang as it ends development on the update. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZY5jnB

Celtic FC join Call of Duty World League e-sports championship

It's the first time a British club has seriously invested in e-sports outside of football title Fifa. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mg5gQL

Amazon quizzed over 'Choice' ratings

US politicians want to know how Amazon picks the products that get the coveted Choice label. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31ClxTO

New Paddington Bear 50p coins enter circulation

They won't buy a decent jar of marmalade, but new 50p coins featuring the famous bear have entered circulation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KutTXC

Amazon quizzed over 'Choice' ratings

US politicians want to know how Amazon picks the products that get the coveted Choice label. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31ClxTO

UK wage growth picks up to 11-year high

Earnings growth continues to accelerate but the unemployment rate edges up, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZXSZUg

Swarovski apologises to China for describing Hong Kong as country

The jewellery firm is the latest company to be hit by controversy over the description of Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OPrNWD

School uniform: Can it be bought more cheaply?

Parents recalled spending more than £200 per child on uniform when surveyed by the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YX80Z3

Hands-free phone ban for drivers 'should be considered'

A committee of MPs says there is a "misleading impression" the devices are completely safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kw68P9

Zumba: How a missing tape launched a global craze

Colombian dancer Beto Perez first came up with the idea behind Zumba when he was 16. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31ujEIA

Libra: Could Facebook’s new currency be stopped in its tracks?

How Facebook’s Libra could be stopped in its tracks from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H2BY3O

UK 'first in line' for US trade deal, says John Bolton

The US would consider negotiating deals on "sector-by-sector" basis, says a senor Trump aide. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YGIV5i

KPMG ousts head of financial services unit

The consultancy firm said "conduct issues" had been raised concerning Tim Howarth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MZ6Mq6

Argentine peso and markets plunge after shock vote

Some of the country's most traded stocks have lost one third of their value in just two hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31yZFbE

Kyle 'Bugha' Giersdorf: Fortnite world champion 'swatted' mid-game

Teenager Kyle 'Bugha' Giersdorf was in the middle of a game when he was interrupted by armed police. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MXhMnB

Hotel Chocolat 'in mourning' after van found burnt out

The firm's founder says he will visit the van, which was destroyed by thieves, for "emotional closure". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z0usfX

Argentine leader Mauricio Macri trounced in primary vote

The primaries are a good indicator of who may win the presidential elections later this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YXlzb4

King's Cross developer defends use of facial recognition

The tech is one of "a number of detection and tracking methods" used at the London site, the firm said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YIXplr

Former Goals Soccer Centres executives under investigation

East Kilbride-based firm Goals says its two founders are part of a probe into historic financial irregularities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YIeBHt

US Navy to ditch touch screen ship controls

Familiar wheels and throttle controls will replace "overly complex" touch screens, says US Navy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YXaozb

Electronic tongue puts fiery foods to the test

Human taste buds tire very quickly, but the machine can maintain accuracy regardless of the heat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZUizcB

Twitch CEO apologises for pornography on Ninja's channel

Streaming platform Twitch's boss apologises after pornography is hosted on Ninja's former channel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KtCxFR

Burford says its shares have been 'illegally' manipulated

Burford, which saw its shares halve last week, says traders sought to deliberately depress the price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HfmOsf

Tech firms face fines for harmful videos from regulator Ofcom

The UK plans to give new powers to the media regulator in order to comply with EU law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OSHYmb

South Korea to take Japan off trusted export list

The tit-for-tat move deepens the rift between the nations, inflamed by a row over wartime compensation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2McYrzi

Tech firms face fines for harmful videos from regulator Ofcom

The UK plans to give new powers to the media regulator in order to comply with EU law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OSHYmb

Cathay threatens to fire staff over 'illegal' HK protests

The airline has already sacked two employees for conduct tied to demonstrations in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yQH26O

The town battling the High Street blues

Stockton-on-Tees has made great efforts to regenerate its town centre, but with mixed results. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OMI7ar

Student side-hustles to help pay for university

Young entrepreneurs move beyond bar work to earn enough to enjoy university life, but a few turn to "adult" jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OSvevP

Tesla motors make classic Ferraris go faster

Electric cars have to be as cool as petrol ones to really take off, and these engineers think they can be from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YGAuHv

In fighting deep fakes, mice may be great listeners

A Las Vegas cyber-security conference hears the latest, unusual techniques to fight "deep fake" videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H39JC1

Versace apologises after T-shirt draws China ire

The luxury label is the latest firm to face backlash for not adhering to China's territorial claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yROuPh

Gambling companies see huge rise in complaints

Complaints about UK betting companies have increased almost 5,000% in the past five years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yWetVq

High Streets hit as shop vacancy rate worst since 2015

Empty shops rise in July, while visitor numbers continue to fall, the latest industry figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N5Ik6v

UK power cut: Andrea Leadsom launches government investigation

A committee will look at whether National Grid's procedures are fit for purpose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MVo6fm

SSE in talks with Ovo over sale of UK energy business

If a deal is reached, Ovo would become the UK's second largest energy firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YWABK0

MoD drone crashed into tree near Aberporth, report reveals

Details emerge of one of five military drone crashes in mid Wales - this one near a school. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KqiwzW

Japan's newest flying car takes to the air and other news

BBC Click's Dan Simmons looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MZ7EuR

Why gaming is coming to this school's curriculum

Newsbeat has been to visit the first school in the UK to introduce gaming into its curriculum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KI05FQ

RBS 'set to appoint Rose as next boss'

Royal Bank of Scotland is poised to name Alison Rose as its first female chief executive, reports say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KAKVSU

Public ownership an option for Ferguson shipyard

The Scottish government says it is considering nationalising the beleaguered Ferguson shipyard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MPxhhk

Gadgets can be hacked to produce 'dangerous' sounds, says researcher

August 10, 2019

Smart speakers and other devices can be turned into cyber-weapons suggests research. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H1QeJY

Why smartphones are no longer driving the search for 'blue gold'

August 10, 2019

Despite mine closures, human rights abuses and price crashes, cobalt may still have an electrifying future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H1xsm3

Real pay cut for millions since 2010, TUC study suggests

Lower and middle-income jobs saw pay falls in the last decade, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YWE92Y

Are you able to switch off when on holiday?

Many feel pressured to check work emails when on annual leave, but it may be counter-productive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P4Za8b

Amazon Alexa devices made by Chinese teens 'working through night' - reports

Chinese students are being paid low wages and pressured into illegal work hours, activists say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KvNDJa

Amazon Alexa devices made by Chinese teens 'working through night' - reports

Chinese students are being paid low wages and pressured into illegal work hours, activists say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KvNDJa

Strike backed by Ryanair pilots based in Ireland

Industrial action was voted for by 94% of union members ,who say they are in frustrated about pay talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YUrwSb

Facebook faces legal fight over facial recognition

A US court decision means Facebook could face a big damages claim over its use of facial recognition data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YTjVTJ

Huawei announces its new Harmony operating system

It will power smart gadgets but will not immediately replace Android in Huawei's phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GZ2Od3

Hong Kong protesters turn to Uber and Pokemon

Demonstrators make use of high-tech services to keep their struggle alive and evade being tracked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MbgOVa

Women in labour given virtual reality to ease pain of childbirth

Virtual reality headsets, aimed at reducing the pain of women in labour, are being trialled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KAiGUu

Locals ‘kicked out of their homes for holiday lets'

Valencia is one of the cities in Europe fighting back against holiday rental websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31rcq85

UK economic growth falls in second quarter

The UK economy's output fell by 0.2% between April and June, its worst performance since 2012 from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OJQrYH

Goldman bosses charged in Malaysia bond scandal

Malaysia charges 17 current and former Goldman Sachs executives over the 1MDB corruption scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MTePo7

Premier League clubs 'should pay living wage' to staff

A charity says staff members such as cleaners are not paid enough by England's top football clubs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31plydB

Brexit panic not justified, says ex-Trump adviser Stephen Vaughn

A former US trade representative tells the BBC the UK has "enormous leverage" in any deal with Washington. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31piLB2

Lorry stuck on notoriously steep Tower Hill

The area was blocked off while the lorry was moved. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OGqhpx

Black Hat: GDPR privacy law exploited to reveal personal data

One in four firms holding a test subject's data released it to her partner without her permission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kyujep

Black Hat: GDPR privacy law exploited to reveal personal data

One in four firms holding a test subject's data released it to her partner without her permission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kyujep

UK to stay in Interrail scheme after U-turn

UK train companies will stay part of the Interrail scheme, reversing Wednesday's decision. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33k4Vlk

Brexit and Labour drive out super-rich non-doms

The drop in the number of super-rich UK non-domiciled taxpayers has dented tax revenues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KoJ44Q

Instagram removes ad company after 'data grab'

Instagram tells a US marketing company to stop building profiles of its users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kzayn5

Nationwide customers to be refunded £6m in overdraft charges

The refunds, for a text alert failure, come as it also faces anger over a separate technical error. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZK7nzo

Should we worry about a currency war?

Donald Trump's administration has accused China of "currency manipulation", sparking fears of a currency war. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MOBIsI

TikTok videos spread climate change awareness

The play-on-words hashtag #Globalwarning has been viewed more than 24 million times by users of the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YP4ksf

Ex-soldiers call on MOD to return pensions

The group were persuaded to transfer dormant pensions into another scheme by unregulated salesmen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YR2JhC

Three Ireland wrongly bills customers for data roaming fees

Subscribers complain of being charged large sums and in some cases of having their service cut off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YLdfex

Three Ireland wrongly bills customers for data roaming fees

Subscribers complain of being charged large sums and in some cases of having their service cut off. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YLdfex

Essex chicken factory 2 Sisters ends production

Food group 2 Sisters says 100 jobs have been relocated to Norfolk and Suffolk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KCl4tX

Gay dating apps still leaking location data

Some of the most popular gay apps, including Grindr and Recon, expose their users' locations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yKXTbd

No-deal Brexit: 'Big unanswered questions' for UK music

Touring will be "chaos" and copyright is "up in the air" after a no-deal Brexit, warn music bosses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ys8qr3

Royal Mint: No new 1p coins made for first time in decades

The Treasury said there were already enough in circulation so no new ones were needed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33k6ob8

Corporate raider speaks out on targeting UK firms

Shares in Burford fell 66% on Wednesday after Carson Block's Muddy Waters attacked its accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tf869p

NHS to set up national artificial intelligence lab

Ministers pledge £250m for AI, saying it has enormous power to improve England's health service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZPUvrD

South Wales Police to use facial recognition app on phones

About 50 officers will use the app to track down suspects as part of a three-month trial. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M8KeTR

China exports rise despite simmering US trade row

The surprise rise in exports in July comes as Beijing braces for a fresh round of US tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KypBNY

Microsoft workers 'listen' to some translated Skype calls

Workers occasionally listen to calls that have been translated to check the quality of translations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TcSenx

New cars can be broken into in 10 seconds

What Car? magazine's experts prove latest car models with keyless entry systems can easily be hijacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yv8wOF

New cars can be broken into in 10 seconds

What Car? magazine's experts prove latest car models with keyless entry systems can easily be hijacked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yv8wOF

UK house prices and sales 'losing momentum'

Surveyors say the market is "pretty much flatlining" - although parts of the UK are still seeing prices rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KocZtX

Zara uncovered: Inside the brand that changed fashion

How is the Spanish clothing giant able to buck the trend of many of its struggling High Street competitors? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31sYZor

Galaxy Note 10: Hands on with Samsung's two new smartphones

The new handsets can blur video backgrounds and decipher messy handwriting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31nuHDp

Ryanair pilots vote for strike action

Ryanair pilots vote to strike in row over pay and conditions with union announcing plans for two 48-hour walkouts from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GRYHj2

Can tech create a more planet friendly burger?

Plant-based alternatives and lab-grown meat are aiming to remove the need for animal husbandry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZDKnSs

Microsoft workers 'listen' to some translated Skype calls

Workers occasionally listen to calls that have been translated to check the quality of translations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TcSenx

US shares tumble as Trump renews Federal Reserve attack

Fears about global growth spark Wall Street slide as the president hits out at the central bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yLpkS6

UK pushed out of Interrail scheme after dispute

The move is not related to Brexit, but means UK rail journeys will no longer be covered by Interrail passes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KuWbQE

Fresh food traders brace for Brexit

At one of the UK's biggest wholesale market the potential for delays at ports are the biggest concern. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TbR4c5

Facebook briefly removes Area 51 event 'by accident'

A page encouraging people to "storm" the US Air Force base has now been reinstated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yq1Scm

Anti-Polish hate crimes to be tackled by AI

The technology will be used to monitor aggressive social media content, its creators say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yyyb9m

Traditional TV viewing holds off streaming, Ofcom reveals

The majority of UK viewers still watch programmes on their TV set - but streaming is catching up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YK8hhT

British Airways passengers facing delays after IT failures

Holidaymakers at some UK airports are facing long queues and issues with the online check-in system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/339zqKy

Bid to run Southeastern rail route scrapped

Go-Ahead has been an extension to April 2020 to keep running the service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KCDeMa

British Airways passengers facing delays after IT failures

Holidaymakers at some UK airports are facing long queues and issues with the online check-in system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/339zqKy

Energy prices to fall for millions as Ofgem lowers cap

A new price cap could see households on default energy tariffs typically pay £75 less from October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tf6JHx

Japan's FamilyMart convenience chain apologises for rats in store

FamilyMart shut a store and said it was sorry if the "unsanitary" footage had made customers feel "uneasy". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T974eM

Food industry seeks no-deal competition waiver

Firms urge the government to relax rules to allow them to work together to supply food after Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YvABFm

No-deal Brexit: How might it affect the EU?

The BBC's Adam Fleming explains what a no-deal Brexit might mean for the 27 EU countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M420I4

'Treat your customers as all-knowing'

Treat your customers as "all knowing", says beauty and fashion firm boss Michael Broukhim. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yFucbs

Who's picking up the bill for your t-shirt?

Globalisation has led to the rise of fast fashion, but at what cost to the workers in developing nations? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YM7wAX

If one drone isn't enough, try a drone swarm

Co-operating flying drones could survey crops very quickly, but at what cost? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KGDh9N

Disney disappoints despite a string of movie hits

Shares in the company behind the blockbuster Avengers: Endgame fall as profits miss forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GRZErq

Walmart faces backlash over gun sales after shootings

The retailer must use its corporate power to help limit weapons sales, campaigners say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GR0hkZ

Brexit: 'Low take-up of no-deal fund concerning'

Just 741 firms have applied for a grant to help prepare for a no-deal Brexit, BBC Newsnight learns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yJewE1

8chan founder: I regret my creation

The founder of 8chan, Fredrick Brennan, says he regrets creating the website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M3fF24

Where will 8chan users go now?

The site's owner says a million people are now "looking for a home" after 8chan was driven offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ORIn8u

Amazon Alexa: Luxembourg watchdog in discussions about recordings

Luxembourg's privacy regulator says it is in discussions with Amazon about the audio clips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kli4TQ

Hyundai releases car with solar panel roof

The solar power system is available on the hybrid versions of the Korean car maker's Sonata vehicle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M3qP6N

Hyundai releases car with solar panel roof

The solar power system is available on the hybrid versions of the Korean car maker's Sonata vehicle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M3qP6N

Katharine Hamnett: Fashion tax is 'stupid'

Designer Katharine Hamnett says legislation is needed to force fashion brands to stop fast fashion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kv6rbK

McDonald's paper straws 'fully recyclable' makers say

The manufacturer of the straws says the UK's recycling infrastructure needs more investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YKeMS1

Barneys New York store chain files for bankruptcy

The US luxury department store chain also puts itself up for sale after being hit by a steep rent rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KghOVX

Tencent set to buy 10% stake in Universal Music

UMG's parent company Vivendi is in talks with the Chinese tech group over the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YHeqHO

Capita seeks to reverse 'reputational damage' after death of claimant

Assessor Capita is seeking to overturn a ruling and £10,000 damages award after a claimant died. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OK6ntS

Boohoo makes offer to buy Karen Millen and Coast

The online fashion firm makes an offer to buy the online business of the two High Street brands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M2E085

Facebook urged to shut groups seeking fake Amazon reviews

Which? claimed to have uncovered several active groups that recruited people to write fake testimonies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31lGdPO

Yuan fall: Why is China's currency getting weaker?

A drop in the value the yuan poses far-reaching consequences for markets and the US-China trade war. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YsVIYU

US officially labels China a 'currency manipulator'

Washington accuses Beijing of devaluing the yuan, a statement likely to intensify trade tensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KfF6v4

Facebook: UK privacy chief joins warning about cryptocurrency

The Information Commissioner's Office joins chorus of criticism over Facebook's digital currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZwL2oU

Facebook: UK privacy chief joins warning about cryptocurrency

The Information Commissioner's Office joins chorus of criticism over Facebook's digital currency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZwL2oU

Why young Indians are live streaming on social media

Hoping to be social media stars, young Indians are joining a live streaming app called Bigo Live. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YqMXP5

Juul trials 'lockable' C1 e-cigarette for UK vapers

An e-cigarette that can be locked so only its owner can use it has been launched by Juul. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KfO2k1

HTC smartphones pulled from sale in UK during patent row

The Taiwanese handset-maker has been in a long-running dispute with a German company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KvZSpr

HTC smartphones pulled from sale in UK during patent row

The Taiwanese handset-maker has been in a long-running dispute with a German company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KvZSpr

Sports Direct wins race to buy Jack Wills

Mike Ashley has added another struggling retailer to his empire; deal includes 110 shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M1bbcf

Why young Indians are live streaming on social media

Hoping to be social media stars, young Indians are joining a live streaming app called Bigo Live. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YqMXP5

Union calls off Tuesday's strike at Heathrow Airport

The UK's busiest airport and union representatives have agreed to suspend industrial action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TbTLKH

Tesco to cut 4,500 jobs across 153 Metro stores

The supermarket giant says the move will allow it to serve shoppers better and be more sustainable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZwI97z

UK coastguard plans drone rescue trial in south-west England

Officials seek bids to provide unmanned aircraft that could help rescue lives and track pollution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MyARfQ

Texas Walmart shooting: What is extreme message board 8chan?

A website has been linked to terrorist attacks in New Zealand and Texas. But what exactly is it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YDom52

OneWeb says Russia did not block its plans

The satellite internet firm challenges reports that officials denied it use of radio frequencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31sGwsb

China's yuan drops through seven-per-dollar level

Beijing had been expected to stop the yuan hitting the psychologically important level. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YJcEKf

McDonald's paper straws cannot be recycled

The firm says because of the thickness of the materials, the straws should be put into general waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZGJSY5

Heathrow in last-ditch talks to avert Tuesday's strike

Flights were cancelled by some airlines even after Monday's strike was suspended to allow time for talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3394UR2

Harland and Wolff: Administrators expected on Monday

Attempts to find a buyer for the Norwegian-owned Belfast shipyard have failed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZA78H8

8chan far-right forum set to be pushed offline

The hate-filled site used by mass shooting suspects may be rendered inaccessible, if only temporarily. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yCO7I3

Japan car sales slump in South Korea as trade row escalates

South Koreans have been boycotting Japanese goods as a bitter trade row between the countries builds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OP0w6S

Farm theft claims at 'seven-year high'

British farmers faced losses worth £50m in 2018 as criminals targeted tractors and animals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OEDgby

Hong Kong hit by transport chaos ahead of city-wide strike

Hundreds of flights are cancelled and train services disrupted ahead of a city-wide strike. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YCOgdj

How designing your own clothes could become easier

A system which allows designers to make one-off patterns has been developed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YHLak5

'I get so much recognition from YouTube'

In India farmers are taking to social media to share innovative farming practices and techniques. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GJrfeu

HSBC chief executive out in top level reshuffle

Bank says it needs a change in leadership to tackle a "challenging global environment". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ypvneh

Letting fees ban: Renters confused after change in law

Laws around one-off letting fees charged by landlords and letting agents in England changed in June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T2TAkW

Heathrow in last-minute talks to avert strikes

Many passengers still do not know whether their flight has been cancelled or not. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KlPXCC

Video games studios 'do not need to be in big cities'

Companies and academics say Wales has everything required to succeed in the video games industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OxyU5J

Flyboarding Frenchman crosses Channel

Flyboarding Frenchman Franky Zapata makes first successful Channel crossing on his jet-powered craft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YJxTLU

E-sports club Cardiff Saints looks for female members

Women and girls make up 42% of competitive gamers in the UK, a figure one club wants to change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yFdg4I

Ninja makes Mixer debut after 'shock' move from Twitch

The biggest name on Fortnite left the streaming site, and 14m followers, to join Microsoft's rival platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/336p9Pk

I gave my DNA away. Can I get it back?

August 03, 2019

Why are people selling the very core of their identity to private firms? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31fq4v6

China tariffs devastating, says soybean farmer

August 03, 2019

The trade war between the US and China has escalated, and US farmer John Boyd Jr says he is feeling the pain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OF2qGQ

Broadband chiefs fire back at PM's full-fibre internet pledge

Leaders say a 2025 full-fibre deadline can only be met if four problems are resolved in 12 months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/334GlVm

Orkney 5G trials could soon be reality

The Orkney Islands could benefit from new rules opening up 5G spectrum to local businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YIjK1m

Broadband chiefs fire back at PM's full-fibre internet pledge

Leaders say a 2025 full-fibre deadline can only be met if four problems are resolved in 12 months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/334GlVm

Weak pound boosting UK tourism industry

Visitors from China, India and the US surge as sterling falls against most major currencies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31fmi4G

The 'microworkers' making your digital life possible

Who are the world's "microworkers" who make everybody's digital lives possible? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yxhUlA

Heathrow pre-emptively cancels flights as support staff strike looms

The London airport has been in negotiations with the Unite union over staff pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YGPnIN

Google to let rival search firms bid to be Android's default in EEA

Android users in most of Europe will have a choice of default search providers based on highest bids. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yxz4y3

Google to let rival search firms bid to be Android's default in EEA

Android users in most of Europe will have a choice of default search providers based on highest bids. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yxz4y3

Tech Tent: Robot rules for any Tom, Dick or Harry

This week Jane Wakefield looks at rules for robots, and renewed pressure on Facebook from British MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LXbpRv

Pentagon-Amazon or Microsoft Jedi deal held up

The Department of Defense had been expected to award the contract to Amazon or Microsoft this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZxYicY

Pentagon-Amazon or Microsoft Jedi deal held up

The Department of Defense had been expected to award the contract to Amazon or Microsoft this month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZxYicY

Apple and Google stop workers playing back voice recordings

The tech giants say they will temporarily stop using humans to monitor smart speaker recordings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LVirGH

Apple and Google stop workers playing back voice recordings

The tech giants say they will temporarily stop using humans to monitor smart speaker recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LVirGH

Stock markets drop on new Trump China tariffs

Europe's main indexes fell more than 2% after the US President announced taxes on $300bn of Chinese goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KlxF4m

Carers bullied by government, MPs say

Carers mistakenly paid too much benefit must repay the cash and some face court action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kj5ovt

BA pilots' pay deal is fair, says hopeful boss

Talks to avert a summer airline strike will resume after BA lost a bid to avert industrial action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YEuREL

Mark Carney warns of instant shock from no-deal Brexit

The Bank of England governor says prices will rise if the UK leaves the EU without an agreement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31esQR5

Yogscast: Mark Turpin advances 'caused woman breakdowns'

The chief executive of the successful gaming video organisation resigned after allegations against him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YjwUCX

Device hunts mosquitoes in your room and other news

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

Would you take time out to watch someone eat on YouTube?

American 'Meokbang' YouTuber Blove became a millionaire by having people watch her eat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YAI6KC

Goals Soccer Centres admits to accounts errors since 2010

Its shares are set to be kicked off the stock exchange after it uncovers "improper behaviour". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GHz7Nz

Exchange rates: Why is the pound getting weaker?

A simple guide to how currency is valued and what it means for your finances from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SWTpr6

Japan strikes South Korea off trusted export list as rift deepens

South Korea is fiercely opposed to the move, which Japan says is due to national security concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MzcXAY

US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YBjugC

Would you take time out to watch someone eat on YouTube?

American 'Meokbang' YouTuber Blove became a millionaire by having people watch her eat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YAI6KC

How sliced bread became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how sliced bread became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T01GKZ

Facebook bans 'Saudi Arabia-linked propaganda accounts'

The company makes a rare statement that alleges fake accounts were linked to government authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31dOvJt

Post-Brexit plans unveiled for 10 free ports

Boris Johnson believes that the zones could create jobs in "left-behind areas" across the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zlc0zD

Nature's language is being hijacked by technology

A new study across three generations shows words from nature are now used more commonly for technology from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GU9rxt

Trump imposes more tariffs on Chinese goods

The US president announces fresh tariffs of 10% on another $300bn of Chinese products from 1 September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KaYcm1

US Congress passes two-year budget deal

The US Senate follows the House of Representatives in approving big rises in federal spending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yvvvsb

University pensions deficit could be £23bn

The figures will stoke debate about the Universities Superannuation Scheme's financial position. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ZAe4N

Amazon Ring: Police tie-up criticised by anti-surveillance campaigners

Privacy campaigners want to halt US police having easy access to recordings made by the gadgets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GIfIfg

Boris Johnson must listen to business, says BMW boss

The German carmaker, which builds the Mini in the UK, says a no-deal Brexit is a "lose-lose" situation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kgu4o9

AI system 'should be recognised as inventor'

Two patent filings seek to set a precedent by naming an AI as their inventor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K8dI2e

BBC iPlayer gets Ofcom green light to make shows available for a year

Ofcom gives permission for the BBC to keep programmes up for one year, instead of just 30 days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/336Ysdd

Bank of England cuts UK growth forecast

The Bank, which has held interest rates steady, also warned on the impact of a no deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LWQ8az

Facebook's evidence to MPs under scrutiny

Facebook evidence appears to contradict what it told MPs about when it had known about Cambridge Analytica. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LTVAuO

AI-based app detects killer kidney condition

Staff who have used the technology for acute kidney injury describe it as a "potential lifesaver". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OG3LgS

Hotel Chocolat asks Twitter to help find missing van

The Chocmobile was stolen from Hotel Chocolat's headquarters in Royston, Hertfordshire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OtRRX4

Lego movie falls flat for Merlin Entertainment

The theme park operator blamed a lack of momentum from the film sequel for 'disappointing' sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GG69NW

Waitrose extends 'bring your own containers' anti-plastic scheme