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Infrastrata, a UK-based energy company, steps in to buy the shipyard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2muh7PL

Japan's last pagers beep for the final time

At their peak, pagers were used by more than 10m people in Japan - but just 1,500 subscribers remained. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2o32UKd

Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans

A two-year trial found an improvement in symptoms for military veterans with PTSD. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ndXKLd

'Sadfishing' social media warning from school heads

Schools report growing worries about young people being tricked by emotional appeals online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mrhue1

Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nfoZFe

Brexit: Government to reveal detailed plan for EU negotiations

It includes the legal text of an updated Brexit deal, including suggested "customs clearance zones" in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2o0Q8vs

Brexit roadshow: 'My head's about to explode'

Government officials are meeting UK businesses at road shows to tackle their questions on Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oJdCFT

A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mVppjP

Albemarle and Bond: Defunct pawnbroker sells its loans to rival

The deal means worried Albemarle & Bond customers can collect their pawned goods at branches of H&T. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2n21M9D

Full-fibre broadband: What is it and how does it work?

Boris Johnson says everyone in the UK should have fast full-fibre broadband, but what is it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oIC36B

WeWork officially pulls plan for stock market listing

The troubled office rental firm drops its stock market listing less than a week after its boss resigned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oAaZGk

'My Thomas Cook job made me envy of everybody'

Marina Bridges worked for the travel firm for 38 years and retired several years ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mXFh5G

Brits' internet use peaks at 21:00 on Wednesdays, ONS says

The Office for National Statistics has begun to analyse internet data use for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nPq6LL

Tory conference: National Living Wage to rise to £10.50, says chancellor

The chancellor also promises to lower the age threshold for those who qualify from 25 to 21. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2n63K8N

TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton: Cryptocurrency auctioned by police

Elliott Gunton demanded payment in cryptocurrency, in a bid to hide his criminal activity from police. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nOJ4SS

Pru staff offered spa prizes in pension sale incentives

Insurance giant fined £24m after incentives risked leading staff to give customers incomplete details. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oC4VgD

Southampton internet broadband speeds to be boosted

Virgin Media will deliver internet download speeds 20 times the national average to 100,000 Southampton homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nRHdwq

Wonga's legacy of nearly 400,000 mis-sold loans

Former customers of the collapsed payday lender have until midnight to make compensation claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mTxHcf

Volkswagen: Germany's first mass lawsuit begins

Germany's first mass legal action begins as 450,000 owners of diesel cars take on the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mkhFrw

Everton FC sponsor SportPesa suspends gambling operations in Kenya

The football club's sponsor, SportPesa, halts operations in the east Africa nation after new gaming taxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nN1Euu

Asics apologises for porn playing for hours above Auckland store

The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ouwyIB

Drones used to track down fugitive in China

Police used drones to track down a man who evaded detection for almost two decades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nJLnXa

Asics blames hackers for porn on shop screens

The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ouwyIB

OK hand sign added to list of hate symbols

An anti-hate group says the finger-and-thumb sign is being used as an "expression of white supremacy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2n9oPig

Thomas Cook refunds to take up to two months

Direct debit customers will be refunded within 14 days but others will have to wait up to 60 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mgp8I4

Tory conference: Government confirms £25bn for road upgrades

Infrastructure plans to be set out at the Tory conference as opposition MPs meet to discuss Brexit moves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nGaY3p

Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil

The Saudi prince says oil prices could be "unimaginably high" unless the world acts to deter Iran. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oonuoh

Forever 21 files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The troubled US fashion retailer said will exit most international operations in Asia and Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nMTVNa

Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mJMia9

Zantac: CVS latest to suspend heartburn drug over cancer fears

CVS pharmacies become the latest to withdraw Zantac, a drug being investigated for cancer links. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mBPODr

Spending on nights out in UK 'hits three-year high'

The average Briton is spending £70.69 on a night out, up 25% since last year, a survey finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2m8h7Vr

Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nu2KeC

Elon Musk gives update on Starpship rocket plans

The US entrepreneur says prototype flights of his Moon-Mars rocket system will begin in months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mEz7aq

Boris Johnson denies wrongdoing over Arcuri link

The PM says there was "no interest to declare" regarding links with US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mL2qYL

Thomas Cook boss 'sorry' over collapse but defends pay and bonus

Peter Fankhauser denies 'fat cat' label and says banks played a role in the travel firm's downfall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nGuTyQ

Travel agent Hayley King accused of holiday booking scam

Dozens of customers say they paid Hayley King for holidays that never materialised. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2m25orB

Tycoon Jim McColl ready to resume Ferguson shipyard involvement

Jim McColl is ready to retain involvement in the Port Glasgow yard weeks after handing it to administrators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mhme61

Bank of England: Who will be the next governor?

September 28, 2019

The runners and riders tipped to replace Mark Carney as governor of the UK's central bank? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mKyJHl

We are Stoke-on-Trent: 'Debt was a circle I could not get out of'

September 28, 2019

Stoke-on-Trent has the highest rate of insolvency in England and Wales - how can this be tackled? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mu5KXY

Spoofing emails: The trickery costing businesses billions

Company executives are being targeted by spoof emails requesting them to send vast sums of money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lJ6VT6

Thomas Cook: How the collapse affected me

A week after the collapse of Thomas Cook, the BBC looks at the stories of those involved from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nkTxFq

'I built my software empire from a Stoke council house'

Entrepreneur Stephen Parker describes his quest to build a software empire from Stoke. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m8ftDk

US 'considers de-listing' Chinese companies

US stocks fell after reports that the White House is looking at new ways to limit US investment in China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2meruau

Biffa fined £350k for contaminated China paper shipment

Paper bales for recycling being shipped abroad contained nappies and condoms, inspectors found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lKTlie

World’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat and other news

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

Can AR goggles make swimming more fun?

BBC Click's Chris Fox tries augmented reality goggles that help swimmers track their exercise from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nbRp2w

Thomas Cook: "I put my uniform on and started to cry"

Former Thomas Cook workers share their worries following the firm's collapse at a meeting in Manchester. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ndgVVf

Thomas Cook staff begin legal action over job losses

More than 100 ex-staff say the collapsed firm did not follow proper redundancy procedures, the BBC learns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2neDEjq

Facebook to create VR world called Horizon

Inhabitants of the virtual space will be able to play games, chat and shape the world, says Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lAw8z4

US uses Google Translate to vet refugees

Documents show that US immigration services use free online translation tools to vet social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nNXfrf

Bank of England 'could cut rates due to Brexit uncertainty'

A policymaker says the Bank may need to cut rates even if a no-deal Brexit is avoided. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2n4jhpo

Thomas Cook: 40% of holidaymakers back in the UK

The Civil Aviation Authority says it has now flown a total of 61,000 Thomas Cook customers back to the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lZ4MTD

Saudi Arabia to open up to foreign tourists with new visas

The push to attract foreign visitors is part of the kingdom's efforts to cut its reliance on oil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lxCPlB

How podcasts went from unlistenable to unmissable

Podcasting has come of age, with today's increasingly slick productions attracting big advertising money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lxw82Y

How podcasts went from unlistenable to unmissable

Podcasting has come of age, with today's increasingly slick productions attracting big advertising money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lxw82Y

Google: 21 Facts you probably didn't know about the search engine

To celebrate its 21st birthday, we've got 21 facts about the tech giant that you might not know - unless you've already googled them yourself, of course! from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m7snRT

Boeing 'misjudged 737 Max pilot reactions'

Crews in two fatal crashes did not react as Boeing assumed they would, say US transport chiefs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2m6Igbp

Japan Airlines seat map helps avoid screaming babies

Japan Airlines' new online booking feature shows where very young children will be sitting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lmZctJ

NatWest's online glitch reveals wrong accounts

Customers of the online business banking service have seen other firms' balances and transactions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lpI1b9

Plans for 550 Trump golf homes at Menie approved

The proposals for Donald Trump's resort in Aberdeenshire also include shops and food outlets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lXGgSK

Google makes deepfakes to fight deepfakes

Its facial forensics database will help researchers create tools to fight the misuse of such technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2noiKyv

Imperial Brands' shares dive amid US vaping crackdown

Britain's Imperial Brands says the recent US crackdown on flavoured e-cigarettes will hurt sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mTdMK5

Thomas Cook: Shapps not aware he recycled Grayling speech

Grant Shapps' Thomas Cook speech resembles predecessor's statement after Monarch Airlines' collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lNuVop

Match.com and US regulators clash over fake accounts

US regulators claim users are being exploited by dating giant Match.com. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lo6VrE

'You feel shame' - the reality of romance scams

Romance scams rose by 64% in the first half of the year, figures show, as fraudsters target victims directly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mS0HAJ

Amazon announces Alexa-integrated glasses and ring

The Echo Frames and the Echo Loop were unexpected wearable tech launched by the firm on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lYU3Iy

Pornography 'one click away' from young children

Youngsters under 10 report being "grossed out" and confused by what they have seen, says BBFC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lhzpmJ

The celebrity is the device's first celebrity voice

Amazon announced Samuel L Jackson as their first celebrity partner for their digital assistant device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lkkaJS

Thomas Cook executive apologises over bailout video

A Thomas Cook boss has apologised after a video emerged of staff cheering him and other executives from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mMVrOM

British Airways owner IAG says strikes cost £121m

IAG says the action in a dispute over pay and conditions has cost it at least €137m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mMnGNy

US and Japan agree initial trade deal focusing on agriculture

Over 90% of US food and agricultural products sold to Japan will benefit from the new trade deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lGeQAQ

China's economic slowdown: How bad is it?

The world's second-largest economy is growing at its slowest pace since the early 1990s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lPyVo3

Peloton: 'It's borderline addiction'

The company's believers say its tech-enhanced stationary bike has matched exercise to the age of social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nlvB4H

Less debt, better prospects: Why students work

Getting work experience can be one of the most valuable aspects of being at college. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2n27W9e

How Hong Kong protesters avoid police surveillance

Protesters in Hong Kong use low and high-tech ways to avoid being monitored by the authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ncSoPV

Peloton: 'It's borderline addiction'

The company's believers say its tech-enhanced stationary bike has matched exercise to the age of social media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nlvB4H

Amazon Alexa gets Samuel L Jackson and other celebrity voices

The firm has also addressed privacy concerns about its smart assistant technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mCHmmR

IMF names Kristalina Georgieva as new head

Ms Georgieva, a former top World Bank official, becomes the first IMF boss from an emerging economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lJ3yvm

Amazon Alexa gets Samuel L Jackson and other celebrity voices

The firm has also addressed privacy concerns about its smart assistant technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mCHmmR

Facebook will not fact-check politicians

Facebook does not want to be the "referee" in elections, says Sir Nick Clegg. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2l8aHFs

Boston Dynamics Atlas robot twists and somersaults

Boston Dynamics demos techniques that let its Atlas robot blend its movements together more fluidly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mFLtPe

Juul boss Kevin Burns steps down amid vaping concerns

The e-cigarette firm will pull all US advertising as chief executive Kevin Burns steps down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2l5WxEP

Thomas Cook collapse: German company files for bankruptcy

After the UK parent company's collapse, the German subsidiary tries to save its national brands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2n7QKz3

TikTok censors references to Tiananmen and Tibet

Content regarded as politically sensitive is censored by the video-sharing app claims The Guardian. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2n4WR7b

Boston Dynamics robot dog Spot goes on sale

The robot could be useful in construction, the oil and gas industry and for public safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mGl7w9

Danske Bank: Ex-chief caught up in fraud probe found dead

Aivar Rehe ran Danske Bank's Estonia arm, at the centre of a €200bn money laundering investigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2naDDNP

Milton Keynes shopping centre celebrates 40 years

It was opened by Margaret Thatcher, used in a pop video and has featured many long-gone names. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mE92YI

Instagram ads banned for 'misleading' Kardashian link

The Instagram ads misled customers and suggested celebrities had used the treatments, the ASA found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2luZu1Q

Thomas Cook holidaymakers and crew 'can leave' Cuba, says CAA

The Civil Aviation Authority says flights have been arranged to get Thomas Cook holidaymakers back. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mvUjio

Hinkley Point C nuclear plant to run £2.9bn over budget.

Power company EDF says "challenging conditions" mean the final bill could now be up to £22.5bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kYf4CL

Wrightbus: ‘Administration now inevitable,’ says Paisley

Administrators have a week to find a buyer for the company, best known for building the 'Boris Bus'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lgiJMC

Sainsbury's to close 60 Argos stores as profit set to dip

The High Street closures are part of a plan to open more concessions in Sainsbury's supermarkets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2l1m02b

Thomas Cook collapse: Your questions answered

We have done our best to answer some of your key questions following the collapse of Thomas Cook. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kSpp35

WeWork's Adam Neumann quits as chief executive

The boss of the trendy office rental firm says stepping aside is "in the best interests of the firm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kR2g0X

WeWork's Adam Neumann quits as chief executive

The boss of the trendy office rental firm says stepping aside is "in the best interests of the firm". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kR2g0X

Notorious GandCrab hacker group 'returns from retirement’

The gang is thought to be behind ransomware attacks that have caused havoc in Texas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mWIfqJ

Facebook buys 'mind-reading wristband' firm CTRL-Labs

The device, in development, can pick up electrical signals from the brain, then decode and transmit them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2msXib4

Thomas Cook worker: 'I've been thrown under a bus'

Staff say they have been stranded abroad and fear not being paid their wages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kPiMyv

'Everyone has been kicked out of their rooms'

Hotels are asking Thomas Cook customers for extra money to cover the rest of their holidays. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kOZ1XU

Manchester United annual revenues hit record high of £627m

The football club says despite the strong results it remains 'focused on winning trophies'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2llxDkC

Snopes: How do you survive 25 years debunking fake news?

Snopes has been investigating folklore, urban legends and fake news for a quarter of a century. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mGy89h

Thomas Cook collapse: German airline Condor seeks financial help

Germany's government considers offering Condor financial aid so it can keep running. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kKTCRC

Microsoft issues emergency patch for Explorer browser

The patch has been released immediately to combat growing abuse of the Internet Explorer flaw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2llEtXb

Volkswagen top executives charged over diesel emissions scandal

Three current and former bosses are accused of market manipulation by not informing investors earlier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2llnYdE

Fortnite: Why you might not be playing real people anymore

For the first time, computer-controlled characters are going to be added to the battle royale game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mKJCbD

Kik Messenger app to shut down

Millions of people will be cut off as the app's creator shuts down to help it fight legal action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mPa5Fa

Uber gets two-month extension to London licence

The firm's temporary licence to operate was due to expire on Wednesday, but it now has a two-month extension. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kOZQQC

Uber gets two-month extension to London licence

The firm's temporary licence to operate was due to expire on Wednesday, but it now has a two-month extension. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kOZQQC

Introduce frequent flyer levy to fight emissions, government told

The Committee on Climate Change says the extra tax would help curb the growing demand for air travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mHHHod

Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case

A privacy regulator had sought to force firm to delist links across the world and not just Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2leL31C

Google wins landmark right to be forgotten case

The case followed a dispute with a French privacy regulator who wanted links to be delisted across the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2leL31C

How to charge your phone abroad with no plug adaptor

If you have forgotten to bring a travel adaptor, there still might be a way to charge your phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lerwP1

Thomas Cook customers in shock over flight prices

People trying to find replacement flights told the BBC that in some cases prices have tripled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2l23l6r

The young brothers who signed up Andy Murray

How the UK's leading tennis star is helping Tom and Phil Beahon grow their sportswear brand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qnhp9n

Pea power: Can the humble crop save the planet?

There has been a scramble to produce protein from peas, but can it really help solve environmental problems? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2l93Awn

Thomas Cook bosses face scrutiny over collapse

The government says the official probe into Thomas Cook's failure must look at bosses' actions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mH9vcz

Boeing to pay bereaved 737 families $144,500 each

The financial assistance fund Boeing set up after the crashes has started accepting claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kWX388

Thomas Cook: 'A passenger told me we had gone bust'

Thomas Cook employees such as Ella Waine, pictured in her uniform, react to the company's collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2myg4Ol

Google launches Play Pass apps subscription package

It will charge $4.99 a month for access to more than 350 apps, posing a challenge to Apple Arcade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kBFN82

Danielle Cohn: Are teen influencers being exploited?

Danielle Cohn posts provocative images and videos. She says she is 15, but her father claims she is younger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mzXGor

Danielle Cohn: Are teen influencers being exploited?

Danielle Cohn posts provocative images and videos but her father insists she is only 13 years old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mzXGor

Security gadgets 'making people more vulnerable' from hackers

Hacking experts show a family how easily they can be spied on by technology bought for their safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kwdCHy

Thomas Cook collapse: Customers 'left in the dark' over bills and flights

Customers tell of fears of being stranded abroad with unpaid hotel bills following the collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mxCuiT

Google seeks permission for staff to listen to Assistant recordings

The company acknowledges it had not been clear enough that humans might listen to users' recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2m3gzjt

Thomas Cook passengers face a long journey home

More than 150,000 Thomas Cook holidaymakers face an uncertain journey home after the travel firm collapsed in the early hours of Monday morning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kwyuyx

Thomas Cook customers react to holiday firm collapse

Passengers at airports in England share their stories after the collapse of travel firm Thomas Cook. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30ckXz5

Thomas Cook customers to fly home after firm collapses

The tour firm's failure means more than 150,000 British tourists will need to be flown home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2m26of0

YouTube U-turn after protests over verified status

The video-sharing site apologised after proposing a change that drew criticism from prominent YouTubers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kXWrPi

Thomas Cook: Your questions answered

The travel company has collapsed, affecting hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers. So what happens next? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34TOpcF

Thomas Cook: What went wrong at the holiday firm?

The travel giant failed to raise money to secure its future after three profit warnings in a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sx4Vbu

India-US trade : Is Trump right about India's high tariffs?

The US president has described India as the "king" of tariffs. He says it's "unacceptable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AJzl37

Thomas Cook collapse: Customers react to cancelled holidays

Customers at Manchester Airport react to cancelled holidays as tour operator Thomas Cook collapses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V8TtFv

Thomas Cook collapses: Chief executive apologises

Peter Fankhauser says he's "distressed" that despite huge efforts, they have not been able to secure a deal to save the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V8S161

Thomas Cook: 'Planes are already being impounded'

Travel expert Simon Calder describes the situation facing travellers and employees of the collapsed holiday firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VbBa2A

Thomas Cook: The much-loved travel brand with humble roots

The travel operator, which has collapsed after 178 years, began with a train trip from Leicester. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ma88vP

Thomas Cook collapses as rescue talks fail

The tour operator's failure puts 22,000 jobs at risk worldwide, including 9,000 in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V6WtlK

Thomas Cook's future hanging in the balance

The Civil Aviation Authority has aircraft on standby in case Thomas Cook falls into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/354W083

Thomas Cook crisis: 'People will not be stranded'

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says that people will be taken care of if Thomas Cook collapses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30DS6jk

Thomas Cook set for last-ditch rescue talks

September 21, 2019

The tour operator will hold a crisis meeting with key players on Sunday morning in a final bid to avoid insolvency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qm16tj

Give Thomas Cook 'real financial support', ministers urged

September 21, 2019

Sources suggest ministers are reluctant to step in to stop the firm going into adminisitration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QoyMXj

What3words: 'Life-saving app' divides opinion

First responders have been singing the praises of what3words but some have reservations about the tech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30AM56L

Huge rise in catalytic converter thefts

The Met Police says catalytic converter thefts almost doubled due to precious metal prices rising. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M5mJsx

Sirius Minerals: The people who spent thousands on a Yorkshire mine

Sirius Minerals has 85,000 small investors, but the company's troubles mean many are stuck in a hole. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/353jlHx

Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps

The move comes as part of a review launched in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NnyDkN

Walmart ceases e-cigarette sales

The move comes amid mounting calls to ban the products, which have been linked to a deadly outbreak of lung illness. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IiaCY9

Brazil dam disaster firms to face criminal charges

Police say mining giant Vale and German auditor Tüv Süd used falsified documents to certify the dam. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NqV48o

YouTube stars rattled by verification changes

YouTube will remove the "verified" status from many video-makers' channels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30xnxf3

Hackers get chance to target US satellite

The US Air Force will allow selected hackers try and take over an orbiting satellite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ObVn6J

Climate change: Offshore wind expands at record low price

The UK announces projects to power seven million homes with wind power - and no need for subsidy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31EGE87

Microsoft president: Don't move fast and break things

Microsoft's president urges other tech firms to accept responsibility for the effects of their work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30iW8SZ

India delivers surprise corporate tax cuts to boost economy

The surprise move is part of efforts to revive investment and spur growth in Asia's third largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34ZdmDd

RBS names Alison Rose as its new chief executive

The banking veteran will become the first woman to lead one of the UK's big four banks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30cIEHh

New leather factory in Paisley to create 100 jobs

Scottish Leather Group's new facility, opening in 2020, will produce high-end car seat upholstery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QfKV0C

Climate change: Firms make green energy vows as call for action grow

Amazon and Google are among global firms setting out new green energy plans as climate pressure rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M2gR3k

Conservative Party targets over-45s with Facebook Brexit ads

Political parties’ Facebook ad campaigns are gearing up ahead of any election, BBC News research reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31BF1Iv

The work experience you can do in your pyjamas

Big companies are offering internships via the internet, but are they a valuable experience? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/355Mdii

Airbnb plans to list shares next year

The home rental site's floatation is expected to be one of the highest profile market debuts of 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V4Gwwg

Tech entrepreneurs call for more government regulation

Tech insiders say we cannot trust companies like Google and Facebook to regulate themselves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFzrPR

Robotic fish to scare invasive species and other news

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IbyM6s

The work experience you can do in your pyjamas

Big companies are offering internships via the internet, but are they a valuable experience? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/355Mdii

Why the Booker shortlist is taxing some readers

Publishers say VAT charged on e-books and audiobooks unfairly pushes up prices for the partially sighted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NlRYCV

Why is the Fed pumping money into the banking system?

The US central bank has pumped more than $200bn into the financial markets this week. Should we worry? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AAL3Nq

Thomas Cook told extra funds needed to seal rescue

The troubled travel firm must find £200m in extra contingency funds before banks will agree a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QghjAj

Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises climate-change action

The chief executive says Amazon will buy thousands of electric vehicles and become carbon neutral by 2040. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32R9tyr

Airbnb plans to list shares next year

The home rental site's floatation is expected to be one of the highest profile market debuts of 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V4Gwwg

Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises climate-change action

The chief executive says Amazon will buy thousands of electric vehicles and become carbon neutral by 2040. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32R9tyr

How fish could help make biodegradable bioplastics

MarinaTex is an alternative to the single-use plastics such as those used in sandwich packets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QdUME3

Huawei's Mate 30 phones lack Google services

The phones will offer Facebook's apps via Huawei's own store but are not pre-loaded with Google's. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IaJiuI

Dirty crates and vans used to deliver food by Asda

BBC investigation finds dirty crates and vans used by Asda to deliver food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30v6mur

Ryanair boss O'Leary's £99m pay sparks investor revolt

Michael O'Leary's contract provoked a protest vote at the Irish airline's annual meeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O9rxjf

Bank of England forecasts low interest rates for longer

Policymakers said the UK would avoid falling into recession this year from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Axc58I

Huawei: Microsoft president seeks resolution to tech ban

The US company's president warns of a "digital iron curtain down the Pacific Ocean". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LF8mMo

Austria blocks EU-Mercosur trade deal with South America

MPs in Vienna deal a blow to a landmark agreement which cannot pass without all EU states backing it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oa54Cx

Watchdog threatens to refer JD Sports takeover

A takeover of Footasylum may raise prices and hit choice, says the Competition and Markets Authority. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V2Xjjn

Fukushima nuclear disaster: Tepco executives found not guilty

It was the only criminal case to arise out of the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nnv1z8

China to tap pork reserves as swine fever hits industry

The move comes as China, the world's biggest pork producer, struggles to contain a swine fever outbreak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IfEzId

Booking.com still duping customers, says watchdog

The consumer watchdog claims the website is still using 'pressure-selling' tactics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LEoHkF

Why 'hypebeasts' have fallen for Asian streetwear

Asian street fashion is growing in popularity around the world, helped by fashion bloggers and social media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Pc0cw

Booking.com still duping customers, says watchdog

The consumer watchdog claims the website is still using 'pressure-selling' tactics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEoHkF

The cheat hackers ‘ruining’ gaming for others

The use of cheats is a major problem in video games and it’s becoming increasingly lucrative as esports take off. We meet a teenage hacker’s making thousands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/306HEW1

Consumers' credit card spending 'overtakes cash'

Debit cards were most used, but falling cash use pushed notes and coins to third place, say retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AFJYnX

Burger King ditches free toys and will 'melt' old ones

The fast food chain says it will no longer give away plastic toys with children's meals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QezTJ2

Instagram clamps down on diet and cosmetic surgery posts

Some posts will now be hidden from under 18s while "miraculous" remedy posts will be banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Sl02d

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for second time

The Federal Reserve has cut rates by 0.25% for the second time since the financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30frYA1

Trump strips California of power to set auto emission standards

The US president says the move will cut car prices but it is likely to spark a legal battle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O3IBXY

India e-cigarettes: Ban announced to prevent youth 'epidemic'

The government says vaping poses a health risk to the young, rather than an alternative to smoking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ArsM58

Bridgend site to produce Land Rover-inspired Ineos 4x4

The company will get public money to help bring up to 500 jobs to the town. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NmOQqa

British Airways pilots call off next week's strike

Pilots' union Balpa calls on the airline to "negotiate seriously" with a view to ending the dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LD2R11

Albemarle and Bond helpline 'improved'

Amid heavy criticism, the company says that it remains solvent and customers' pawned items are safe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34QRoSZ

The debate over facial recognition technology

Some MPs have called for UK police and companies to stop using live facial recognition for public surveillance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M06a1e

What is the UK's inflation rate?

A guide to what inflation is and why it matters for household finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N5TkAN

New Twitter algorithms aim to stamp out trolling

US researchers develop a tool that can detect abuse with "90% accuracy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34RKgWx

House price growth slowest for seven years, says ONS

The latest figures show the biggest drop in prices in the last year was in the North East of England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31tRiic

Inflation surprise as computer game prices drop

The cost of living dropped to 1.7% in August as games and clothing from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31w6SKf

Lloyd's 'devastated' at sexual misconduct report

Boss John Neal admits there are "issues we've got to tackle" at the 331-year-old insurance market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LXmu2O

Live facial recognition surveillance 'must stop'

Campaigners say the technology is inaccurate, intrusive and infringes on an individual's right to privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IcE8OL

Cobham: National security fears threaten defence takeover

The government is looking into Advent's £4bn takeover bid for British defence firm Cobham. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZZe2Jt

Lord of the Rings returns to New Zealand with Amazon TV show

The TV series produced by the US e-commerce giant has been tipped to be the most expensive ever made. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NnHEKu

Facebook to block altering of headlines in adverts

Social media firm is to tighten rules after 'misrepresentation' row over Conservative party advert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O5XpW4

Facebook to use police video to recognise shooters

The technology giant will provide body cameras to Metropolitan Police officers on firearms training. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/307f6eX

'Racist' AI art warns against bad training data

An AI art exhibition is facing criticism for using racist and sexist tags to classify its users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32IVQ4c

Sam Walker: Prisoner posted YouTube videos of life behind bars

A union calls for more action to stop phones entering jails after a prisoner posts on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ApdPkd

Gatwick Airport commits to facial recognition tech at boarding

The London airport will regularly scan passengers' faces at departure gates from 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31F6Lfv

Gatwick Airport commits to facial recognition tech at boarding

The London airport will regularly scan passengers' faces at departure gates from 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31F6Lfv

Pokemon: 'Ash Ketchum failing for 22 years taught me being a loser is OK'

The world's most popular Pokemon trainer, Ash Ketchum, achieves the goal he set for himself in 1997. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30jwwQH

Amazon Echo screen flicker angers owners

One owner, in Hampshire, says his device started to flicker 16 months after he had bought it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LCPgqy

Smart meters: What is going on?

Smart meters were supposed to make our lives easier. and cheaper, but their introduction has been controversial. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31uF9cL

HTC bets on former Orange executive to boost sales

Taiwan's mobile phone company moves away from its founders to appoint a former Orange executive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32QMofw

Amazon launches HD music streaming

The company is the first of the "big three" streaming services to offer CD-quality audio. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30qK64Q

Hong Kong tries and fails to hire PR firms to rebuild image

Amid ongoing protests the government contacted eight PR firms, but all of them turned down the job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AqIWvM

UK's full-fibre broadband coverage rises to 8%, says Ofcom

Ofcom's report highlights how much work must be done to provide full fibre access to all by 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34TBXcW

UK's full-fibre broadband coverage rises to 8%, says Ofcom

Ofcom's report highlights how much work must be done to provide full fibre access to all by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34TBXcW

Estate agents urged to tell buyers about air pollution

The industry trade body says providing this information should now be standard practice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LxUbJ6

Electric car owners to 'choose' engine sounds

Proposals by a US road safety body could see electric vehicle owners choose the noise their car makes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LWXFnv

Ineos set to choose Bridgend Ford site to build new 4x4

There is speculation Ineos Automotive has chosen Ford's Bridgend site for its new car factory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LAy2tI

Apple Irish tax case appeal heard by EU court

The Republic of Ireland argues it should not have to recover €13bn of unpaid taxes from Apple. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34RpUfQ

Elon Musk says 'pedo guy' tweet was not accusation

The Tesla CEO's lawyers say the term means "creepy old man" in South Africa where Mr Musk grew up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32S0ugF

Sirius plans for North York Moors mine suffer blow

The company has to put on hold plans to issue a £403bn bond to finance the development. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I8ttoi

Smart meter rollout delayed for four years

Suppliers now have until 2024 to fit them into homes, but it may mean higher costs for the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30lii22

Rebellion's Sniper Elite VR game previewed

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak plays a demo of the latest version of the World War II sniping simulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O73wJy

WeWork 'may delay stock market listing'

The US company's flotation had been one of the most hotly-anticipated financial events of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/304kyhR

Helium shortage: 'Prices just keep going up and up'

Why is there a shortage of the precious gas and how is it affecting firms? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32PqERc

HS2: Ancient woodland clearance halted while review held

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says while a project review is under way, work should be stopped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31tU2Mf

Police officers raise concerns about 'biased' AI tools

Law enforcers fear they will be told to unfairly target some groups because of past prejudices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34QF2tW

Energy suppliers get more time to install smart meters

Suppliers now have until 2024 to fit them into homes, but it may mean higher costs for the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30lii22

BBC to switch off red button text in 2020

Viewers will no longer be able to read headlines, football scores, weather and more on TV sets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31sL0zb

Body scanners to screen London commuters for weapons

Passengers are scanned as they walk through Stratford station, in the "battle against knife crime". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LTovwJ

BBC ready for TV's 'second wave of disruption'

BBC boss Lord Hall will say in a speech the arrival of new streaming services will change the game again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ao0GrE

Climate change: Germany's conservatives mull doubling air travel tax

Only domestic flights will be affected, say the Christian Democrats, who govern in a coalition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32MWhux

Caledonian Sleeper staff set strike date

Members of the RMT union are taking industrial action over concerns about staffing levels and training. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31mwedj

Muslim website defends Home Office funding

The SuperSisters platform, for young Muslim women, says it has retained full control over its output. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31pQD12

Rise in teenage money mules prompts warnings

Cases of 14 to 18-years-olds who have allowed their bank accounts to be used grows by 73% in two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31rs2cb

Data on almost every Ecuadorean citizen leaked

The massive database of personal information was found on an unsecured cloud computer, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30nc5CH

Online trolls: Why they abuse celebs and how to combat it

Stars are targeted in the hope they will respond and spread the abusive message further, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I98Zf0

Rutland: England's only county without a McDonald's

The burger chain wants to open in Rutland but people fear it will "kill" Oakham and bring in "riff-raff". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I8McQA

How bacteria could make fashion more eco-friendly

A new process to dye clothes using bacteria could bring environmental benefits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30jFbTr

The former soldier who aims to build a $50bn firm

Shachar Bialick says his special forces background drives his success in business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31C2Uzq

App that cancels subscriptions launches in UK

The virtual card automatically protects people from being charged at the end of a free trial period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30p65cl

App that cancels subscriptions launches in UK

The virtual card automatically protects people from being charged at the end of a free trial period. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30p65cl

Aldi plans to open a new supermarket each week

The discount retailer is taking on its larger rivals as it continues to expand even as profits fall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/300mgBV

What can restaurants do to help customers with allergies?

Some allergy sufferers say they are "terrified" when dining out and have asked eateries to do more to make them safe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AkiHH9

Frankfurt Motor Show: Love, hate and electric cars

The BBC's Theo Leggett reports from a cavernous display of delights at the Frankfurt Motor Show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I3ki8v

Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy in the US

The drug maker, accused of fuelling the opioid crisis, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZYiU2d

Casey Viner: Teenage US gamer jailed over deadly 911 hoax

Casey Viner, 19, ordered the prank call after an argument while playing Call of Duty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZUAcfR

Oil prices soar after attacks on Saudi facilities

Brent crude surged 19% as nervous traders speculated about the impact on global supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LypYK8

Illegal work practices 'far too common' says think tank study

Many workers report not receiving paid holidays or wage slips, says the Resolution Foundation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LvIVwY

General Motors faces strike by almost 50,000 staff

The strike would be the first at America's biggest carmaker since 2007. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3044RqZ

Saudi oil attacks: What does this mean for fuel prices?

The BBC's Katie Prescott assesses whether drone strikes on Saudi oil facilities could affect consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Aqr2Jn

Thomas Cook 'racing to finalise rescue deal'

The troubled travel firm is understood to be in last minute negotiations with bondholders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31uYqLi

Saudi oil attacks: US blames Iran for drone strikes on two sites

Tehran rejects the accusations on the drone attacks, which the Saudis say have halved oil production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QlwnMS

Why thousands are flocking to corgi cafes

Corgi cafes are all the rage, with these dog-themed businesses popping up across Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZZJtUN

SmileDirect Club: The $8bn braces firm boosted by selfies

SmileDirectClub sells braces aimed at improving the appearance of teeth directly to consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34L1LYm

Saudi Arabia oil production reduced by drone strikes

The kingdom's output is reportedly reduced by five million barrels a day - nearly half its output. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31t4O5K

Facebook removes altered Conservative advertisement

The Tories "misused" the platform when they changed the headline on a BBC News story, the company says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31xesEt

Conservative Party Facebook advert altered BBC headline

The party says it is reviewing its Facebook advertising after criticism of the way a BBC story was used. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LO1H1n

Saudi Arabia oil facilities ablaze after drone strikes

The fires are under control, state media say, as Yemen's Houthi group says it deployed the drones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LOAdbX

Online bullying: What you can do about trolling

What can you do if you're being cyber-bullied? Hannah Adams, from Jesy Nelson's new doc, tells us. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30i1fxH

Saudi Arabia oil facilities ablaze after drone strikes

The fires are now under control at Abqaiq and Khurais, state media say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LOAdbX

Instagram fact-check: Can a new flagging tool stop fake news?

Users can now flag false Instagram content to fact-checkers but experts believe there is more to do to fight disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZWqgSY

Historic towns to benefit from £95m boost named

The government lists 69 English towns and cities that will benefit from regeneration money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31mUNXp

Has the US flotation bubble burst?

As the market awaits a WeWork listing, what has happened to the other firms which have debuted? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZQmURx

‘No one asks new dads how they’re feeling at work’

Companies are doing more to support working dads but may overlook postnatal mental illness in men. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31jidNq

How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

Virtual reality is being used to help people with dementia revisit their past. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Ca3jw

New Scottish headquarters in Glasgow for whisky firm Chivas Brothers

It is part of a £500m investment by Chivas Brothers, which is also extending its Dumbarton bottling plant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZYTiCb

Russian activist saves data from police with drone

An activist in Siberia flew his hard disks to a friend by drone when police came knocking at his door. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2URUilI

WeWork unveils reforms to bolster float plans

The office space firm changes its structure after investor fears put its stock market debut in doubt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qb2sXQ

Customers in the dark over pawnbroker closures

Albemarle & Bond and Herbert and Brown stores have closed their doors, but a helpline is unanswered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZZy33i

Google to remind staff they can complain about work

Workers at the search giant are being reminded about their rights to complain and protest about conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ai8s6u

Pound climbs to highest level since July

Sterling rises as traders believe the risk of a no-deal Brexit is receding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32DlirY

Instagram apologises after censoring London fishmonger

A video of the shop display, showing dead fish, was flagged as containing offensive material. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32GfUnS

Colour-changing ink allows objects to swap designs

BBC Click's Nick Kwek looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I2sTZ5

PewDiePie cancels $50,000 donation to anti-hate group: 'I messed up'

The YouTuber says he chose to donate to the Anti Defamation League because he was advised to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DG8HD

Climate change: Robot submarine measures shrinking Arctic glaciers

Scottish scientists find that glaciers west of Svalbard are retreating by up to 300m a year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Jo5S8

Why your smart meter may not be so smart after all

Nearly a third of all energy companies fitting smart meters are still installing old technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34GEVkN

Variant 31: 'Pushing the boundaries' of immersive theatre

The "live horror" theatre experience where you fight zombies under ground in central London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30iGl1C

SSE-Ovo deal creates new UK energy giant

The transfer of 3.5 million SSE customers will make Ovo the UK's second largest energy firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31mfFOw

Whirlpool tumble dryer recall uncovers 65,000 dangerous machines

Despite the full recall, hundreds of thousands of fire-prone machines may remain in UK homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q7Lh9E

Google Maps shows sunken car where missing man’s body was found

William Moldt went missing in mysterious circumstances 22 years ago after a night out in Florida. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ENeM5

Google to pay €1bn to end French tax probe

The settlement ends a four-year investigation into Google's tax affairs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q9Cyne

Duchess of Sussex launches clothing line for women's charity

The Duchess of Sussex launches her new clothing line in support of a charity helping women find work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZY3fPv

YouTube advertises big brands alongside fake cancer cure videos

The video site's algorithm promotes medical misinformation in a number of languages, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30el1Ki

Google to pay €1bn to end French tax probe

The settlement ends a four-year investigation into Google's tax affairs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q9Cyne

Sir Philip Green's Topshop reports £500m loss

The results for 2018 lay bare the extent of the problems at the businessman's fashion empire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ICcWh

Huawei chief offers to share 5G know-how for a fee

Ren Zhengfei offers to share its 5G know-how with a Western firm in return for a one-off fee. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZSmXwS

Huawei chief offers to share 5G know-how for a fee

Ren Zhengfei offers to share its 5G know-how with a Western firm in return for a one-off fee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZSmXwS

The singer protesting against Spotify... on Spotify

The latest song by Canadian singer Esthero includes a spoken-word protest at Spotify's royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LqFSpH

Google's smart-city plans 'tech for tech's sake'

A panel of experts criticises Google's ambitious plans for a smart city in Toronto. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32EFKZv

Phone subscription firm Veoo fined £600,000

It misled an inquiry and enabled consumer harm, said watchdog Phone-paid Services Authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LPjF3s

Facebook's Libra should be blocked in Europe, France says

The social media giant faces growing opposition to its planned cryptocurrency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34JjJe6

Arrests in 10 countries over money-transfer scams

Raids carried out over months targeted groups suspected of spoofing email accounts to steal cash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AeaZhO

Eurozone gets fresh help to bolster flagging growth

The European Central Bank cuts key interest rate and re-starts quantitative easing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34y945E

Facebook's Libra should be blocked in Europe, France says

The social media giant faces growing opposition to its planned cryptocurrency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34JjJe6

Can a sacred drink boost an island's fortunes?

The Pacific nation of Vanuatu is hoping kava will boost exports and bring in much needed cash. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJx3X4

Four-day work week unrealistic, says Labour-commissioned report

A Labour-commissioned report says people should work fewer hours, but capping their hours will not work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nebfpt

UK tobacco giant BAT to cut 2,300 jobs

The firm wants to shed management layers as it focuses on e-cigarettes and other new products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34APjdH

Royal Navy Type 31 frigate order goes to Babcock

Boris Johnson says the £1.25bn order for five Type 31e frigates will safeguard 2,500 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJck5C

Kia Ora: Air New Zealand faces boycott over trademark bid

A bid to trademark the title of its in-flight magazine "Kia Ora" has sparked backlash from Maori groups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34F66wk

Project Oberon: UK eyes cluster of military radar satellites

Defence chiefs want a batch of small spacecraft able to see the Earth's surface in all weathers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NafwKC

Virtual reality recreates Owain Glyndwr's Sycharth home

Born in 1359, Owain Glyndwr was the last native Welsh person to hold the title Prince of Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AbwsIj

'Proud' Hertfordshire PC sent arrest footage to sisters

The officer is found guilty of gross misconduct for sharing body-worn camera footage on WhatsApp. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I1Emsb

John Lewis in no-deal Brexit warning as it falls to a loss

The partnership is hit by "difficult" trading and says a no-deal Brexit would have a "significant" impact from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O0JnVx

Yusaku Maezawa to sell Zozo stake to Yahoo Japan in $3.7bn deal

The firm's founder and potential space tourist Yusaku Maezawa will also step down as chief executive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHSiZg

Trump delays tariff hikes on Chinese goods ahead of talks

The US president described the move as a "good will" gesture and comes ahead of fresh talks with China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZU5fJA

Purdue Pharma 'reaches tentative agreement' to settle opioid cases

The manufacturer of painkiller OxyContin stands accused of helping fuel a deadly US crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJww7n

Ban children from gambling in games, MPs say

In-game spending should be regulated by gambling laws and loot boxes banned for children, they say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31aUSgV

'Women hit hardest by High Street job losses'

Jobs in shops have disappeared, while new roles in warehouses have mostly gone to men, a study has found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Dn2l8

What happens if you fall asleep in a self-driving car?

If you fall asleep in a self-driving car, it will try to wake you - then stop, which could be in the fast lane. Thatcham Research wants regulation to prevent this danger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q1JqDe

T Boone Pickens, legendary US oilman, dies at 91

Mr Pickens was known for his activism on behalf of shareholders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34wj7Iq

Mike Ashley: I want to be one of the big fish

The Sports Direct boss has defended the firm's strategy, saying he has faith in High Street retail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZTg9PL

Trump plans ban on sale of flavoured e-cigarettes

The president says his administration will implement strong rules to protect "innocent children". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30aArzc

McDonald's to transform its drive-throughs with AI

The fast-food giant hopes to make ordering hassles a thing of the past. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/307gPfE

China scraps some US tariffs ahead of trade talks

Cancer drugs and animal feed are among the 16 US imports that will no longer be hit by higher taxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UMWVW1

Sony shocks gamers with Playstation revelation

It turns out people have been using the wrong terminology for years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q3OGGt

Apple's iPhone 11 Pro 'triggering' fear of holes

People with "trypophobia" are complaining about Apple's latest handsets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AkhEr3

iPhone 11: Will Apple's latest phones capture India's growing market?

The iPhone 11 is likely to help Apple consolidate in one of the world's only growing smartphone markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AbBG6V

London Stock Exchange gets £32bn Hong Kong bid

The surprise move from the owner of Hong Kong's main share market threatens the LSE's own bid plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31gG6oM

Sport Direct's Mike Ashley faces shareholder unrest at annual meeting

Boss Mike Ashley faces a shareholder revolt at the annual meeting after 'strange missteps'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31gxKNW

California passes landmark gig economy rights bill

The law would mean the likes of Uber and Lyft would have to offer holiday and sick pay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UNq03u

California passes landmark gig economy right bill

The law would mean the likes of Uber and Lyft would have to offer holiday and sick pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UNq03u

What happens if you fall asleep in a self-driving car?

If you fall asleep in a self-driving car, it will try to wake you - then stop, wherever you happen to be. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q1JqDe

Peloton: Fitness start-up seeks to raise $1.3bn in market debut

The loss-making firm which offers at-home workouts is eyeing a market valuation of up to $8.2bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I02U4R

Bailiffs 'used more to chase unpaid parking fines'

Cases have risen by 21% in two years, analysis suggests, but councils say the use of bailiffs is justified. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLMYUz

Deliveroo TV advert banned for being misleading

The ad implied the food delivery firm could deliver anywhere in the UK at anytime. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/305tOOI

Retailers shut 2,870 stores in first half of 2019

Closures hit record level as retailers restructure their businesses and more shopping moves online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q06ulD

British Airways warns of continuing disruption after strikes

It will take "some time" for flights to return to normal after strike action, the airline says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/308cQzp

The long history of solar power

The falling cost of solar power is helping it to disrupt the global energy market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZQNEBs

The bizarre fabrics that fashion is betting on

Amid a growing backlash against fast fashion, firms are looking at new fabrics from mushrooms and pineapples. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32wyGxZ

iPhone 11 Pro: Hands-on with Apple's new devices

The BBC's Dave Lee tries out a slow-motion selfie on the iPhone 11. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HYY5ss

Victoria's Secret boss 'embarrassed' by Jeffrey Epstein ties

The remarks were the latest effort by L Brands boss Les Wexner to distance himself from the scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N83gKL

Apple unveils iPhone 11 and 'always-on' Watch

Apple is hosting a launch event for new handsets and other products at its California headquarters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31cBlwC

Apple unveils iPhone 11 and 'always-on' Watch

Apple is hosting a launch event for new handsets and other products at its California headquarters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31cBlwC

WeWork stock market debut in doubt

One of the most hotly-anticipated financial events of the year is said to face growing scepticism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NVit1w

Marie Claire to stop producing UK print magazine after November

The fashion and beauty monthly will be digital-only after 31 years as a print publication. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N85z0k

PSA boss compares no-deal Brexit to train crash

The company that owns Vauxhall says it will halt UK investment while the Brexit outcome remains uncertain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34CzAuT

Sainsbury's reinstalls tills in till-free store

An experiment in shopping via app reveals consumers are not quite ready for till-free grocery buying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/309d5Kh

Musicians call for facial recognition ban at gigs

Musicians add their voice to calls for Ticketmaster to roll back plans to use the tech at concerts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HVwrMH

Moscow rap becomes most-disliked Russian YouTube video

A rap song in praise of Moscow becomes the most-disliked Russian video on YouTube before its removal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZOWDCT

Sex lives of app users 'shared with Facebook'

Some period-tracking apps are sharing intimate details with Facebook, says Privacy International. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N71nOs

Taylor Swift 'tried to sue' Microsoft over racist chatbot Tay

The singer's legal team claimed the holocaust-denying AI's name implied a link with the singer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ULowqH

Violent retail crime leading to PTSD for shop staff, report says

Around 115 retail staff are attacked every day in the UK, a study by City, University of London, says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LpfiNJ

Wage growth stays strong as unemployment falls

The estimated employment rate of 76.1% is still the highest since comparative records began. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ln63xC

'Price of UK-made cars may rise' in no-deal Brexit

BMW's finance chief warns WTO tariffs mean prices of UK-made models could rise if no deal is reached. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/307vur0

Jack Ma: Alibaba begins new era as founder departs

The charismatic Chinese businessman led Alibaba to become one of the world's biggest internet firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZRRIkL

Jack Ma: Alibaba to face new future as leader departs

The charismatic Chinese businessman led Alibaba to become one of the world's biggest internet firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZRRIkL

British Airways: Can strike-hit airline rebuild its reputation?

This week's pilots' strike at British Airways is not the first incident to tarnish the airline's image. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31jV3qt

The teacher getting child workers back to school

Rani Bhati is a teacher getting children who have left school back into mainstream education. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HXM72l

Former PM's Brexit negotiator joins Goldman Sachs

Olly Robbins, who helped negotiate the EU withdrawal agreement, will join the bank after a sabbatical. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lp95By

Brexit: BMW could cut shifts at Mini plant in event of no-deal

Finance chief Nicolas Peter says output at the Oxford plant is likely to fall, affecting jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/319U8bV

Google: 50 US states and territories launch competition probe

Fifty states and territories will investigate Google's dominance of the online advertising market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31bOJRu

Juul 'ignored law' in US e-cigarette adverts

US regulators have sent a warning to the e-cigarette company, as health officials probe deaths. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PZD0Eu

Apple responds to iPhone factory criticism

Apple denies claims that staff experience poor working conditions in the Foxconn factory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HW7alw

What does Disney's Pinewood deal mean for Marvel, Bond and British film?

What does the new megabucks deal mean for Marvel, Bond and British film? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZRN4Ds

YouTuber Nikita Dragun faces backlash over hairstyle

YouTuber Nikita Dragun is accused of cultural appropriation over a 'box braids' hairstyle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZNlRBB

Apple responds to iPhone factory criticism

Apple denies claims that staff experience poor working conditions in the Foxconn factory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HW7alw

Nissan boss to step down amid pay scandal

Hiroto Saikawa faced fresh leadership scrutiny after saying he was overpaid as part of a bonus scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZPMtlF

eBay investigates topless-woman icon swap error

A small picture of a topless woman briefly appeared on eBay UK messages sent via the Outlook app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34BLghw

Russia complains about Facebook and Google election ads

Letting the adverts circulate led to election "interference", Russia's communications regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZPJUjx

Porsche set to lead the charge at Frankfurt show

Porsche is set to lead the charge at the Frankfurt Motor Show with its new electric sports car. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZZTLPU

UK growth rebound eases recession fears

The economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 0.3% in July, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HTA8Tc

Big Issue sellers to accept contactless payments

An scheme allowing sellers of the magazine to take contactless payments is rolled out across the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PXFWBK

Almost one-fifth of Britons 'do not use internet'

Survey says almost everyone under 50 is online but after that, use declines by about 2% per year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PYd2kI

Hong Kong tourism falls 40% as protests continue

The number of visitors to the city tumbled last month as anti-government protests gripped the city. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/317EPR3

Northern Ireland economy 'enters or is entering' recession

An economic survey finds a slowdown was seen across manufacturing, construction, services and retail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZWlMry

Thousands complain about solar panels

People who took out large loans say the thousands of pounds in savings they were promised have not materialised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PYoyge

Lloyds facing up to £1.8bn in fresh PPI costs

The banking giant suspends its share buyback programme after being hit by a late rush of PPI claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZLK9gg

Restaurants urged to serve us less food

UK restaurants waste a million tonnes of food a year, 75% of which could be eaten says charity Wrap. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N3Xny6

The man who gambled his firm on a £50,000 sword

How a giant order from the Middle East transformed Grant Macdonald's silversmith business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q0d4Zw

The secrets of controlling your internet profile

Banksy reckoned we would all be anonymous for 15 minutes, but is this even possible? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PPZGaq

Belfast International 'is UK's worst airport'

London Luton and Manchester T3 also did badly in the survey by consumer magazine Which?. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/317I2Qm

TUC calls for ban on 'class discrimination' at work

The body says wealthier graduates are far more likely to start on higher salaries than working-class peers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZHdDuY

Amber Rudd quits Cabinet blaming Brexit inaction

Up to 90% of government effort is on no-deal, with no evidence of any formal negotiations to get an EU deal, she says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HTMkDr

China exports fall in August as US trade war bites

The latest China trade data points to further signs of strain in the world's second largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LvymJ2

MIT Media Lab head Joichi Ito resigns over Epstein donations

Joichi Ito's move comes after claims that MIT tried to conceal gifts from the disgraced financier. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LsbcDa

Drones warning over breeding seals in Pembrokeshire

Experts say the animals become agitated and go into the water, which could lead to them not returning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ll37S6

Fake news: BBC and tech firms join forces to fight disinformation

The new measures will include an early warning system for use during elections, the BBC says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UDlKn6

Apps, AI, & sweeper keepers - big data hits the football big time

How big data arrived in football's big time and why it is changing the sport forever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZV3c2P

The London schoolgirl running her own e-commerce business

Cara has been running her own business for a year and has even paid for her parents to go on holiday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34rkhoN

Why people pay for the perfect Instagram wedding

Is the influence from social media apps like Instagram putting too much pressure on the big day? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HNYYnB

Trump probed over airport spending in Scotland

US Congress is investigating state dealings with Prestwick Airport, near the president's golf resort. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3146UIP

British Airways strike due to start at midnight

British Airways pilots are to begin a two-day strike, with passengers told not to go to airports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HRsZmA

The London schoolgirl running her own e-commerce business

September 07, 2019

Cara has been running her own business for a year and has even paid for her parents to go on holiday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34rkhoN

What to do if you overspent on your summer holiday

September 07, 2019

Household finances have taken a summer hit, but experts have some advice about getting back on track. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UE2O81

Brexit: Firms have 'no idea what's going on'

Almost half of UK firms have done no risk assessment on Brexit, finds the British Chambers of Commerce. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N0JOzn

'I was shocked at £4,400 bill from bust energy firm'

A customer of Extra Energy was sent a huge bill nine months after the firm went into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34tMFGD

BA strike: Why are pilots walking out?

Pilots are due to strike on Monday and Tuesday, but why and what will the impact be? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJvloL

Unsolicited nudes detected and deleted by AI

Software that can detect unwanted penis pictures sent on Twitter is being developed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/311EkIa

Gender identity clinic leaks patient list

A London gender clinic appears to leaks details of more than 900 people on one of its mailing lists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZB2E73

Ucas criticised for promoting 'inappropriate' private loans to students

Consumer campaigner Martin Lewis says the advert could influence "young and impressionable" students. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZU7HPv

Facebook to face fresh anti-trust investigation

US state officials will investigate whether Facebook "stifled competition and put users at risk". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/310yI0Q

Facebook to face fresh anti-trust investigation

State officials will investigate whether Facebook has "stifled competition and put users at risk". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/310yI0Q

US jobs growth weaker than expected

The figure was less than expected and adds fuel to forecasts of an economic slowdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HRr1m1

American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging plane

The suspect says he was upset over stalled union contract negotiations and trying to get overtime. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UHWn3X

China to curb facial recognition and apps in schools

It comes after a number of schools adopted technology to monitor class behaviour and attendance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UxxMhY

Facebook puts $10m into effort to spot deep fake videos

The cash will help create detection systems that can spot the increasingly convincing fakes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PQ5Cjq

Lego droid orchestra performs Star Wars 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/319XnAh

Philip Green's Topshop empire plunges to loss

The business blames a dramatically changed retail landscape and competition from rivals for the loss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZzqeRD

'Caution' dominates UK housing market

Property prices are barely moving as buyers and sellers exercise caution, the UK's biggest lender says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A0fn3K

TripAdvisor defends itself in fake reviews row

The site has come under fire from consumer group Which? over "hugely suspicious" reviews. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZOVpDD

Make supermarket booze more expensive, says think tank

Alcohol should be more expensive in supermarkets compared with pubs, says think tank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30XctsJ

The secrets of controlling your internet profile

Banksy reckoned we would all be anonymous for 15 minutes, but is this even possible? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PPZGaq

Will Brexit hit Britain's fresh vegetable supplies?

While Dutch firms are ready for Brexit, some say that food exports to the UK will be delayed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LsHrlP

Air France crash: Manslaughter charges dropped over 2009 disaster

French judges say there are not enough grounds to prosecute Air France and Airbus over the 2009 crash. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LkV8nT

Google's 'secret web tracking pages' explained

The search giant's advertising methods are once again under scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PLEGkY

BA strike set to go ahead after airline rejects talks

The airline rejects a last-ditch proposal which the pilots' union said could avert strike action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MW0LLA

Amazon sends Margaret Atwood's The Testaments out early by mistake

Some lucky readers received Margaret Atwood's follow-up to The Handmaid's Tale a week early. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MYlNJd

Viagogo sidesteps legal action with website fixes

The secondary ticketing site has improved its communication with customers, the competition watchdog said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LnOcp2

Facebook confirms millions of phone numbers exposed

More than 200 million phone numbers from Facebook members have been exposed in an online database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UzNqJU

Yahoo email fault hits BT, Sky and TalkTalk customers

Users in the UK and across the world are unable to send or receive emails via Yahoo's platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34tAvxp

Yahoo email fault hits BT, Sky and TalkTalk customers

Users in the UK and across the world are unable to send or receive emails via Yahoo's platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34tAvxp

Tesla Autopilot design 'led to' crash

The design of Tesla's Autopilot system and "driver inattention" led to a crash in January 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NScryq

Glenshimmeroch wind farm project approved on appeal

The Scottish government rules the 10-turbine scheme in Galloway should be allowed to proceed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UwIhC5

Jio Fiber: Free TVs with India's latest broadband service

Jio Fiber is expected to spark a price war and disrupt the internet and streaming industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UyUciP

Trolls cause shutdown of official Jeremy Renner app

The actor closes down the app after members were harassed and abused by trolls who hijacked it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NXshaW

Industry bill for PPI claims could hit £53bn

The new estimate for the cost of claims comes as shares in CYBG plunge as it warns of a higher bill. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LnQ02F

Europe will not accept US verdict on 737 Max safety

Europe's aviation safety watchdog will run its own tests on the plane before letting flights resume. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZNVQy4

William Hill boss leaves as 700 bookies closed

Philip Bowcock's departure after three years comes as the bookmaker shifts to growth online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LnJpoV

Samsung Galaxy Fold to be launched on 6 September

Samsung has been rushing to launch its first folding smartphone before rivals like China's Huawei. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MWncjL

Nissan boss says he was overpaid but denies wrongdoing

The Japanese carmaker has been grappling with the Carlos Ghosn scandal and falling profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zPkyDR

Raspberry Pi computer looks down on Earth

UK satellite company SSTL is taking pictures of the planet with the small educational computer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HMFWOo

Samsung Galaxy Fold to be launched on 6 September

Samsung has been rushing to launch its first folding smartphone before rivals like China's Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MWncjL

No-deal bill a 'chink of light for business'

However, the CBI says businesses still must keep stockpiling for a potential no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Usa076

Why phones that secretly listen to us are a myth

A mobile security firm carries out a research investigation to test the popular conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZOpbZt

'I swapped Chelsea FC for the City': From goalie to Goldman Sachs

Goalkeeper quits top flight women's football at the age of 25 to start a new career in finance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PNA7qg

What do you do when a colleague dies?

How should firms plan for the death of a worker, when the topic is often taboo? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ll0Oi1

Brexit: Ireland will 'try' to impose checks away from border in no-deal

The Irish deputy PM says Ireland would have to protect its place within the single market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UrY3OI

Met Police gave images for King's Cross facial recognition test

Police force had previously denied involvement in facial recognition scans at King’s Cross. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34mRh1k

Amazon Fire TVs to be sold by Currys PC World in UK

The tech giant will sell its TVs on its website and at Currys PC World shops on the UK high street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zVi4nb

Ryanair pilots vote for further strikes

The Balpa pilots' union says Ryanair has refused to come to the negotiating table. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lk2ich

Amazon TVs to be sold by Currys PC World in UK

The tech giant will sell its TVs on its website and at Currys PC World shops on the UK high street. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zVi4nb

No-deal recession less severe now, says central bank boss

Preparations made since the central bank's last estimate has softened its worst-case scenario. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZLzAc8

Driving simulator highlights dangers of hands-free calls

A BBC presenter found his ability to recognise hazards was reduced whilst talking on hands-free. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zxl0G9

Is this really the end of austerity?

Is the end in sight for austerity, or is the government just electioneering? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zRLR0m

Mental-health information 'sold to advertisers'

Websites offering mental-health tests are selling data to online advertisers, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PJiat7

YouTube fined $170m in US over children's privacy violation

A record fine of $170m was agreed after the site was accused of breaking children's privacy laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HKL7OJ

Chancellor Sajid Javid declares end of austerity

The government has unveiled the biggest spending increase in 15 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PJVSHz

Cathay Pacific chair retires amid HK protests row

John Slosar's departure comes just weeks after the airline's chief executive was forced to quit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/315b6s5

Brexit: Slouching Jacob Rees-Mogg lampooned in memes

The Conservative MP's relaxed posture in Parliament unleashed a flood of creativity from web users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MSLwCX

'Deepfake' app causes fraud and privacy fears in China

A program that allows phone users to insert their own faces into video footage causes alarm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZvyxOl

Dairylea pulls food splat ad amid complaints

Parents of children with dairy allergies described the ad as "dangerous" and "insensitive". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LqCj1G

UK 'at risk of slipping into recession'

The dominant UK services sector grew only slightly in August, an influential survey shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZA3Do4

You've got to get close to your customers

Winnie Awa says to boost her sales, she had to understand her customers' haircare problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LmMC6O

Judgement due on South Wales Police facial recognition use

A Cardiff man, whose image was captured while shopping, challenges South Wales Police in the courts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zZdqoB

RBS faces up to £900m in new PPI charges

The bank says it saw a surge in last-minute claims ahead of the August deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HJ1lbe

Huawei accuses US of cyber-attacks and threats to staff

The Chinese tech giant, at the heart of a US-China power struggle, gave no evidence for its allegations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UtEg1b

How feasible are the government spending plans?

Is the government heralding the end of austerity, or just an unsustainable pre-election giveaway? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32pBOeZ

How do people learn to cook a poisonous plant safely?

Cassava is very dangerous if not prepared properly, so how did people develop and share that knowledge? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HGxUXq

Social care and prisons 'need money most'

Vote-winning measures are likely to be prioritised in spending plans, says the Institute for Government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PGc24D

Lego working with shops to avoid Brexit disruption

Boss Niels Christiansen says the toymaker will ensure UK retailers have the stock they need for Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LsaFRE

Back to school for £1m Fortnite gamer

Jaden Ashman is focussing on his GCSEs despite winning second place in the Fortnite World Cup. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LkJGJf

Walmart changes gun policies after shootings

The retailer will stop sales of certain types of ammunition in response to recent attacks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NNUfGo

Ariana Grande says Forever 21 'stole' name in lawsuit

The singer is asking for $10m in damages from the US retailer, accusing it of trademark infringement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zPRk7P

Teletext Holidays exposed customer calls

The firm will not say whether that included credit card numbers but it has informed the data commissioner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30UIx02

Palestinian Harvard student barred from US is allowed in

Ismail Ajjawi is admitted after he was controversially blocked based on social media posts, he said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Thcvq

Facebook hints at hiding 'likes'

Hidden code in the Android app reveals the potential for the feature, which has not been activated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NLoZYs

King's Cross facial-recognition plans revealed by letter

The developer intended to identify known offenders and "high-risk missing persons". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Tnjjp

Hong Kong protesters using Bluetooth Bridgefy app

They want to communicate with each other while avoiding snooping from the Chinese authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LBx8fx

HS2 railway to be delayed by up to five years

It will be between 2028 to 2031 before the first trains run on the London to Birmingham route. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ur2bP9

Russian blogger Sinitsa jailed for 'incitement' tweet

A Moscow court sentenced financial manager Vladislav Sinitsa to five years in a labour camp. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30RgNcM

M&S expected to be kicked out of FTSE 100

The struggling retailer is likely to be demoted from the index of the UK's top listed firms on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HHJqBP

More Frankie & Benny's restaurants under threat

Chiquito branches may also face closure by owners the Restaurant Group as leases come up for renewal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UmqopI

Pound falls further as political showdown looms

Sterling drops below $1.20 and €1.10 as the House of Commons prepares for a new bid to delay Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HETmfm

How tracking menstrual cycles helps women in sport

Understanding women's bodies better is helping to improve their sporting performance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lj9ndc

How playing video games could get you a better job

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

Spending Review: What's it all about?

What is the government's Spending Review and why has it been four years since the last one? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZHgcJf

Why John Lewis shoppers could see more card payment checks

Banks increasingly require shoppers to provide an extra form of verification when they buy online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lp1ilL

What cars and underwear say about India's slowdown

India's economic slowdown is affecting a number of industries, including some very surprising ones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LeruRg

How tracking menstrual cycles helps women in sport

Understanding women's bodies better is helping to improve their sporting performance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lj9ndc

'Women starting their careers find it very, very daunting'

Only a third of scientists are women but Nobel Laureate Elizabeth Blackburn wants young women to persist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zt3cf2

King's Cross: 'Facial recognition last used in 2018'

The London site's developer says only two on-site cameras, in one location, used facial recognition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZINHv0

Night in the Woods video game creator Alec Holowka dies

Police are investigating the death of Alec Holowka, co-creator of the Night in the Woods video game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30UI0eS

Pound sinks after general election speculation

Reports of a possible snap general election and a push for a Brexit extension weigh on sterling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HFr3NN

Ku Klux Klan donation account suspended by PayPal

A site used by the white supremacist group had sought cash to fund rallies and mail campaigns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zznfc4

Minecraft players to be helped by AI assistant

The smart assistant can help players dig and build in the massively popular block-based video game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PBdR2W

Tata: Hundreds of steel jobs could go at Newport plant

The factory, which makes electrical steel for the power industry, has been for sale for 16 months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32pL6Yj

UK factory output 'falls at fastest pace for seven years'

Worries over Brexit and the global economic slowdown hit manufacturers last month, a survey finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZG3vOR

Ashley backs challenge to Debenhams rescue deal

A landlord, funded by Mike Ashley, is challenging the retailer's turnaround plan in the High Court. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lmRYWm

Mars mission readies tiny chopper for Red Planet flight

The next US space agency robot to explore the Red Planet will carry a small helicopter with it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZvPDGR

Norwich drone flies too close to city's castle

The pilot posted video of a flight over a city centre to a 30,000-strong social media group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zG4lAw

China social media censorship: how does it work?

In China, posting banned words on social media can get you in trouble with the authorities. Chinese writer Karoline Kan explains how people try to get around the censors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zHWXol

Mat Dan: 'I became an accidental celebrity 6,000 miles from home'

When Daniel Tyler went backpacking, little did he know he'd end up a star in Malaysia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZG7VW3

No-deal Brexit 'could hit house prices'

House prices could drop by 6.2% next year if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, KPMG says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lRa82L

Trainee pilot lands plane safely after instructor passes out

Air traffic operators helped coach the Australian man to land on the runway during his flying lesson. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2kk2YU7

Jetpack: British inventor flies letter to Isle of Wight

Richard Browning revives a 1934 dream by delivering a letter to the Isle of Wight in a jet suit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zK4UcU

Argentina imposes currency controls to support economy

Firms will have to seek central bank permission to buy foreign currency and make bank transfers abroad. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32mjW4U

The former monk who runs a $100m meditation firm

After a decade as a Buddhist monk, Andy Puddicombe set up Headspace with one of his clients. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Um6GdA

How Gothic cathedrals can inspire modern architecture

Floors with arched designs can be thinner and lighter than conventional slabs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34l0hUO

French air traffic control 'outage' hits UK flights