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China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks

By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JFWWqB
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Asda: Workers rejecting new contract face the sack

The supermarket's workers have until Saturday night to agree new contracts or face dismissal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r1XEIc
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Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare

MPs criticise the maker's use of non-disclosure agreements and its response to tumble dryer fires. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PHiGpX
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On the inside of a hacking catastrophe

A massive data breach can cause chaos within a company and put IT staff under extreme stress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q5DtbZ
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How instant noodles became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how instant noodles became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3252ql5
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Facial recognition technology code of conduct call

The technology has the potential for "widespread invasiveness", the information commissioner said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C3oW2U
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'I was a victim of the WhatsApp hack'

Faustin Rukundo had no idea that a strange call over WhatsApp had infected his phone with spyware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Wv1SDK
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General election 2019: Have the Conservatives 'slashed taxes for the richest'?

Jeremy Corbyn says the Conservatives have slashed taxes for the richest. Is that true? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NrlOmZ
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McDonald's apologises for 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' promotion

The firm says the Halloween ads were not meant to be an "insensitive reference to any historical event". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oCQZDu
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Goals Soccer Centres bought by rival Soccerworld

The five-a-side football firm says its assets are being taken over immediately, protecting 750 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N2NLCv
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Google given green light for Toronto smart city

It is on a smaller scale than it had wanted and must treat any data it collects as a "public asset". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nud93e
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'OK Boomer' has earned me $25,000, says student

American youngsters are selling merchandise that gives a collective shoulder-shrug to their elders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JCUrFc
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Salmonella scare sparks hummus recall

Hummus stocked by retailers such as Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury's has been affected by the recall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31ZJuE9
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Facebook challenged over political ad policy

A California man is running for office in attempt to highlight flaws in Facebook's policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N07ZwJ
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Facebook content moderation firm Cognizant quits

It says the nature of the work was not in line with its vision for the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PyOLA3
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Entire drone fleet grounded by US government agency

The 800 drones used to monitor endangered species and federal land are being investigated for security risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PBHGyG
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Cash-desert communities in call for ATMs

A "request an ATM" service faces overwhelming demand, receiving more than 100 applications. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N4G4Mm
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Bombardier 'on brink of sale' to Spirt AeroSystems

The aerospace firm's Belfast operation was put up for sale in May as part of a reorganisation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36gWbxX
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Vauxhall fears after car giants Fiat and PSA announce merger

Fiat Chrysler and Vauxhall's owner, France's PSA, announce merger plans for a £40bn car giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2owAdpp
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Lloyds profits nearly wiped out by £1.8bn PPI hit

The bank reports quarterly profits of £50m following the latest bill from the PPI mis-selling scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pjv190
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Qantas grounds Boeing 737 plane due to 'cracking'

The airline is inspecting its 737 NG fleet after similar discoveries by regulators in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/327DUQo
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Jho Low: US to recover $700m from 1MDB financier

High-end real estate and a luxury hotel will be seized as part of the deal struck with financier Jho Low. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34hBv6U
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Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'

Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33bRJi5
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Car industry gloom as UK production falls further

Output fell in September capping a 15-month period of decline, an industry body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34dZTGC
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How protests pushed Hong Kong to the recession brink

Growth figures due out Thursday are expected to show Hong Kong's economy has fallen into recession. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C0YfvK
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My Money: 'I only paid 70p towards my dinner'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Eliza Hunt shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MYvdDr
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Federal Reserve cuts rates again amid trade and growth fears

The US central bank cuts interest rates for the third time in four months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JPpYUT
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DeepMind AI achieves Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2

Artificial intelligence firm says its AI agents have achieved Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36jP9s8
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#TeamTrees: YouTube stars boost tree-planting campaign to over $8m

The campaign, supported by YouTubers such as Jeffree Star, has raised more than $8m in five days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N0b93N
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Smart meters will get to Star Trek phase, says minister

The technology will be a "friend" of consumers, a minister says, but he admits problems with the rollout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2owcVAb
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Microsoft's GitHub blocks Catalan protest app

Spanish authorities accuse the Tsunami Democràtic group of being a 'criminal organisation'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36hz6er
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US economic growth slowest this year

The slowdown was not as bad as feared, with consumer spending helping to offset a fall in business investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/331aQuO
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Amazon's push for Prime sign-up 'misleading', says ASA

The way payment options were presented was confusing and needs to change, the advertising watchdog rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NsQJPX
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Smart meters will get to Star Trek phase, says minister

The technology will be a "friend" of consumers, a minister says, but he admits problems with the rollout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2owcVAb
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Saudi Aramco flotation 'coming soon'

Stock market flotation of one of the world's most profitable firms 'soon' says energy minister. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2q3EaT7
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Facebook agrees to pay Cambridge Analytica fine to UK

The social network has dropped an appeal against a £500,000 penalty from UK's privacy watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PxUru6
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Facebook agrees to pay Cambridge Analytica fine to UK

The social network has dropped an appeal against a £500,000 penalty from UK's privacy watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PxUru6
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Warm weather kept shoppers away from Next

The bellwether for the High Street said sales improved in October as the temperatures dropped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MXV8uX
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Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'

You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jyj6ep
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WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36m5KvB
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WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36m5KvB
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Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'

You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jyj6ep
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Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'

Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qTk9Pn
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Are cigarettes responsible for modern marketing methods?

Technology massively boosted cigarette production, but it took new techniques to sell them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NAIEsz
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For these women, it's Halloween all year round

For many of us Halloween is a one day event, but for these women Halloween is their job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qQIKnW
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Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oqiBeZ
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Brexit deal means ‘£70bn hit a year to UK by 2029'

The UK economy will be 3.5% smaller than if it had stayed in the EU, claims a new study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pv2Kqo
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Gatwick trial cuts plane boarding time by 10%

The airport operator is experimenting with new sequences to get passengers on planes quicker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Puk0fz
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Fertility treatment: 'Putting on brave face at work was exhausting'

BBC 5 live listeners explain how fertility treatment affected them in their jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qVZb2r
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Currys PC World customers scammed via eBay

Criminals siphoned money from unwitting eBay customers who paid using PayPal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ooGJOW
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Currys PC World customers scammed via eBay

Criminals siphoned money from unwitting eBay customers who paid using PayPal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ooGJOW
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Artificial intelligence: Machines given power to kill?

One former Google software engineer warns of the dangers of using AI in the military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BUM2Ji
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Boeing accused of 'pattern of concealment' over 737 Max approval

US lawmakers tell the planemaker they fear it put profit over safety when getting the 737 Max approved. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/368x5RA
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Netflix angers film-makers with 'insulting' speed-up function

Director Judd Apatow calls the move "ridiculous and insulting" and actor Aaron Paul also speaks out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BPQMj5
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Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury hit by US-China tariffs

Bloomsbury faced a overnight price rise of 15% in the cost of books shipped from China to America. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BVZjB2
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Call of Duty faces Russian backlash over 'Highway of Death'

Latest game from Activision Blizzard criticised by users for its portrayal of Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NiJxWm
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Gender pay gap progress 'dismally slow' says charity

Closing the gender pay gap will take 60 years at current rate, says the Fawcett Society. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ppwyox
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Typical home £800 pricier than a year ago, says the Nationwide

The annual rise in UK house prices has been at less than 1% for each of the last 11 months, the lenders says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PooGUl
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Plastic hangers are our little dirty secret, says designer

Fashion designer Roland Mouret hopes a new recyclable hanger will reduce wastage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NoaPuq
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Hangers are 'fashion industry's plastic straw', says designer

Roland Mouret has created a recyclable clothes hanger in a bid to end the use of plastic ones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WoytuM
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'Davos in the desert' woos back heavyweights

The Saudi event includes some figures who stayed away in 2018 over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pm2Iqj
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Indian grandpa cooks his way to YouTube glory

The 60-year-old rose to social media fame because of his unusual cooking videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31V5Si2
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Brexit 50p coins to be 'recycled' after PM accepts extension

The Treasury scraps new 50p pieces designed to commemorate Brexit on 31 October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PsQjLQ
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Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning

Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JwOtG1
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Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32SWc8Y
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Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oqiBeZ
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Christmas markets hit by Brexit costs

Organisers have brought goods to the UK early to avoid any difficulties with the UK's exit from the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32VDk9w
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A sweet idea that created a $40m business

How Tara Bosch set up and grew low-sugar sweets company Smart Sweets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31NTUGR
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'Make or break' moment for 5G

European Space Agency warns some airwaves will compromise work on climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BRSCQM
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Blowing whistle on dirty money 'wrecked my life'

Two people flagged up suspicious activity at a major Dubai gold refiner - and lost their jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31Ol3ti
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Georgia hit by massive cyber-attack

More than 2,000 websites, as well as the national TV station, have been targeted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MTK6qD
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Cara Delevingne 'space selfie not meant for space'

A device that crashed in the US was from a Samsung publicity campaign offering to send selfies into space. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31USwSK
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Online claims plan for mis-sold QuickQuid loans

The company's administrators, Grant Thornton, will run the system and promise it will be "quick and easy". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PpEtSQ
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iPhone 5 users risk losing internet access

Apple says users will be left without access to email or the internet unless they update software this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqoweU
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Luxury goods firm LVMH eyes Tiffany takeover

Bernard Arnault's LVMH confirms it has held "preliminary discussions" about buying the US jeweller. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32SwtgN
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Christmas meal treats 'under threat'

Pigs in blankets might be scarce this Christmas because of labour shortages, says the meat industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NoG3Sq
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MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes

Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pTiGs2
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Molly Russell: Instagram extends self-harm ban to drawings

The father of a teenager who killed herself after viewing graphic images says the app needs to act. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pireIU
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HSBC warns of 'challenging' outlook as profit falls

Europe's largest bank said performance was "not acceptable" in some parts of its business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31QpweY
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EY: Gold, drug money and a major auditor's 'cover-up'

Accounting firm EY did not report suspect gold sales linked to drug smuggling, an investigation finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36fJ1Bl
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Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PyQk15
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Why do gay apps struggle to stop catfish?

Gay dating app Hornet says it will use algorithms to tackle fake profiles and fraudsters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36kkXNE
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MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes

Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pTiGs2
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Virgin Galactic: Branson's space firm set for stock market launch

Shares in the space tourism company are due to start trading in New York on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/344trX8
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Depop: Can pre-loved clothes make fast fashion sustainable?

How young people are combating the environmental costs of fast fashion with bedroom-based business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JCZUw7
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Molly Russell: Did her death change social media?

Ian Russell meets other parents bereaved by suicide; he wants tech firms to protect children more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JpSLz5
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Brexit negotiators removed 'adequate' from worker rights plan

Worker rights: UK negotiators remove “adequate” from employment and environmental standards enforcement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jr1eSn
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Brexit: 'Fears confirmed' over rights at work, says Labour

But the government says reports that employee rights could be downgraded are "way exaggerated". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pQoLp9
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Why some some job interviews are downright weird

Why many firms are terrible at teaching their staff how to interview job candidates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jrfbjr
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Telegraph owners to put newspapers up for sale

Billionaire owners the Barclay twins are reviewing their key assets after slump in papers' profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MOQ2RW
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Pentagon chooses Microsoft over Amazon for $10bn 'Jedi' contract

Microsoft is awarded the lucrative "Jedi" deal following a heavily-scrutinised bidding process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32NYtlV
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How a social network could save democracy from deadlock

An online tool developed in Taiwan could help defuse political rows across the globe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WginmU
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'I gave up a six-figure salary to join Extinction Rebellion'

Former banker Andrew Medhurst used to fly around the world, but now handles the movement's finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Wdv2qZ
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Wheels of fortune? A new age for electric motors

Better electric motors will lead to cars that can go further, faster and even sideways. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N9qkGt
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Gamer buys Fallout 76 add-on domain to criticise Bethesda

A frustrated gamer buys the domain to a Fallout 76 website to criticise developers Bethesda. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36fBliq
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Jaguar Land Rover gets China sales boost

The UK carmaker sees sales in China up by almost a quarter, helping it report a profit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32OfHPU
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Liverpool win legal battle over New Balance kit deal

A High Court judge rules the kit supplier's marketing offer was "less favourable" than a Nike deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Wf52M0
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Facebook's counter-terrorist training

The Metropolitan Police is teaming up with the tech giant to stop the spread of terrorist videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pcNSSX
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Error found in UK public finances, official statistics body admits

The Office for National Statistics says the deficit in the year to date could about £1-1.5bn smaller. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Z5K2q
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Boeing 737 Max Lion Air crash 'caused by series of failures'

Investigators found faults by Boeing, Lion Air and the pilots led to the crash, which killed 189 people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/340jwSj
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Mobile giants unveil plan to end rural 'not-spots'

The proposed deal with the government aims to get 4G coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/346LFHH
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Mobile giants unveil plan to end rural 'not-spots'

The proposed deal with the government aims to get 4G coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/346LFHH
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Amazon profits hit by rising shipping costs

Shares in the e-commerce company drop after the firm's profits fall to $2.1bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p1IgLr
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Using 'stalkerware' to spy on a colleague's phone

BBC's cyber-security reporter Joe Tidy opens his phone to software commonly used by abusive partners to spy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PiIaK4
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TikTok hits back over China influence claims

The popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app faces increasing scrutiny over claims of state censorship. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pTTn8V
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TikTok hits back over China influence claims

The popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app faces increasing scrutiny over claims of state censorship. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pTTn8V
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Powerlist 2020: WorldRemit CEO Ishmail Ahmed tops list

From Somaliland to picking strawberries and becoming a fintech CEO, Ismail Ahmed tops the Powerlist 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N8JkFf
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Stalkerware: The software that spies on your partner

Experts warn of a rise in a type of software commonly used by abusive partners to spy on phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pfl78f
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Transgender people treated ‘inhumanely’ online

A study identified one-and-a-half-million abusive comments posted over a three-and-a-half year period. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pPd0zf
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Why Terminator: Dark Fate is sending a shudder through AI labs

There are genuine risks associated with AI - but the Terminator scenario isn't one of them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9shTj
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India's facial recognition plan and other tech news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BEajDa
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare arrives amid China controversy

The latest Call Of Duty game arrives following calls to boycott Activision Blizzard's titles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/362vkp5
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Wheels of fortune? A new age for electric motors

Better electric motors will lead to cars that can go further, faster and even sideways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9qkGt
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Tensions highlight the importance of global trade

High profile trade rows simply underline the value and importance to us all of global trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qFiH36
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How the whistle became a million dollar idea

The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how the whistle became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Wd9Uko
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'More than 3,000 bus routes cut in last decade'

Local authority funding for buses has fallen by more than 40% in ten years, says one charity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N9psBH
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Amazon profits hit by rising shipping costs

Shares in the e-commerce company drop after the firm's profits fall to $2.1bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p1IgLr
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QuickQuid, UK's biggest payday lender, to close

Thousands of QuickQuid customers had unresolved complaints about unaffordable payday loans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BEViRt
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Supercuts calls in administrators risking 1200 jobs

Regis UK, the owner of the Supercuts hairdressing chain, has called in administrators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MHvfQ3
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Barclays u-turn on cash access in post offices

Barclays reverses its decision to prevent customers withdrawing money from the Post Office network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31JUci2
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Twitter shares plunge as ad bugs see profit fall

Problems with advertising products have led to lower-than-forecast profit for the micro-blogging site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BHksPE
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UK aids corrupt wealth, says Transparency International

UK firms provide services that help launder criminal and suspicious wealth, says a corruption watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WhTIi8
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Banks pull Samsung S10 apps over security flaw

Users have found a glitch that lets anyone unlock the device via its fingerprint authentication system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W8f69t
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Twitter profit falls short due to ad bugs

Problems with advertising products have led to lower-than-forecast profit for the micro-blogging site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BHksPE
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RBS slumps to loss after £900m hit from PPI

The state-backed lender's third-quarter loss came amid a challenging period for its investment bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qBsXJv
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Carlos Ghosn lawyers ask court to drop charges against him

The former Nissan boss, arrested last year, faces financial misconduct charges in Japan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oXbbAd
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Tesla shares surge after unexpected profit

The electric carmaker says its plans in China and for its next model are ahead of schedule. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9RhN3
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High Street woes mount as '85,000 jobs lost'

The British Retail Consortium calls for political action as it estimates the scale of job cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p6YvXi
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Mario Draghi: His legacy after eight tumultuous years at the ECB

The European Central Bank president has been cast as a hero and villain during his eight years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33P9aVs
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When to fire the boss: A tale of three sackings

They say it's lonely at the top, but as WeWork's ex-leader recently learned, it's also precarious. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oevZmn
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Tesla shares surge after unexpected profit

The electric carmaker says its plans in China and for its next model are ahead of schedule. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P9RhN3
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WeWork warns of job cuts after Softbank rescue

The firm's new executive chairman says it must 'right-size' the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31InihA
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Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled over Libra currency plan

Mark Zuckerberg tries to reassure lawmakers about the safety of its new digital currency, Libra. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33X9p0Q
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Metro Bank posts loss during 'challenging' time

The £3.6m loss follows an accounting scandal and billions of pounds of customer withdrawals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W8qJwV
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Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled over Libra currency plan

Mark Zuckerberg tries to reassure lawmakers about the safety of its new digital currency, Libra. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33X9p0Q
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BBC News launches 'dark web' Tor mirror

In a bid to thwart censorship attempts, the BBC News website is now available via Tor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/361OmvB
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WWE 2K20: Fans slam game over glitches and bugs

Wrestling fans have slammed the new WWE 2K20 video game over visual glitches and game-breaking bugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p9d38R
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Energy supplier Toto ceases trading

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Thomas Cook: Former boss denies responsibility for collapse

Manny Fontenla-Novoa denies contributing to the tour firm's demise by racking up huge debts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pc3m4f
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Google claims 'quantum supremacy' for computer

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Instagram bans 'cosmetic surgery' filters

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Fresh doubts about British Steel as bid hopes fade

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Anglesey nuclear power plant set for planning boost

The £13bn plans are on hold after a deal could not be reached over the price paid for energy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W9bVym
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Lion Air families told of fatal Boeing 737 crash causes

Indonesian investigators blame design and mechanical failures for Boeing 737 disaster last October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BCeT4M
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High Street: How many UK shops have closed?

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Shaquille O'Neal backs NBA executive over China dispute

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'Sex work paid my student bills. Now I regret it'

A growing number of students sell intimate pictures online or more to pay for university life, a survey says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BC8bM5
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Slow progress for fracking as opposition grows

The government forecast up to 20 wells would be fracked by mid-2020, but only three have been so far. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31GcLn8
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WeWork 'accepts takeover by Softbank'

The investment giant reportedly takes control of the firm, buying $1bn of shares from co-founder Adam Neumann. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32CGXAN
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'Sensitive US Army data 'exposed by online leak'

Hotel room numbers, phone numbers and names were left exposed on an unencrypted server, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Qa5qx
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WeWork 'accepts takeover by Softbank'

The investment giant reportedly takes control of the firm, buying $1bn of shares from co-founder Adam Neumann. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32CGXAN
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Cloudflare embroiled in child abuse row

Campaigners accuse the company of making it harder to restrict abusive images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P759r8
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New Wrightbus owner to recruit within weeks

Bamford Bus Company, owned by industrialist Jo Bamford, formally acquires the Ballymena firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W2mvHn
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Plans for £26m tech institute at Bletchley Park

The institute at the codebreaking site would be home to 1,000 students, plans reveal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N11gBz
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How liquid air could help keep the lights on

The UK will build the first ever liquid air energy storage plant, based on an idea from a backyard inventor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pJcfHE
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Dragons' Den star's firm on brink of insolvency

Gripit, founded by young entrepreneur Jordan Daykin, is in "a precarious position", its board says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p2etSw
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Sharm el-Sheikh: UK to resume flights after safety ban

Four years after the bombing of a Russian plane, the UK says airport security at the resort is safe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33QTwZG
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Airbnb probed by UK tax authorities

The home rental site has warned a tax inquiry by HM Revenue & Customs could lead to litigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32HTnru
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TikTok used by Islamic State to spread propaganda videos

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Infosys: India software giant probes whistleblower claims

Shares of Asia's second-most valuable IT firm plunge amid allegations against its top leadership. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P7Teth
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Brexit deal: NI firms must declare goods heading to rest of the UK

Comments from the Brexit secretary go back on previous assurances that NI-GB trade would be unfettered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31BmgEn
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Skincare firm Sunday Riley avoids fine for staff's fake reviews

Staff at Sunday Riley were found to have posted fake positive reviews on the website of retailer Sephora. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32EqZGG
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UK government borrowing up by a fifth over past six months

The latest figures come as the chancellor is preparing to announce spending rises in next month's Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W1CRjk
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Airbnb probed by UK tax authorities

The home rental site has warned a tax inquiry by HM Revenue & Customs could lead to litigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32HTnru
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Green number plates planned for electric cars

The plan means it will be easier to offer incentives such as cheaper parking for zero-emission cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MxAmSO
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Xiaomi: The Chinese brand dominating India's smartphone market

Tech giant Xiaomi has muscled its way to the top of India's smartphone market in just a few short years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N4SJ0f
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Xiaomi: The Chinese brand dominating India's smartphone market

Tech giant Xiaomi has muscled its way to the top of India's smartphone market in just a few short years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N4SJ0f
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China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US

The country now has the world's highest number of start-up companies worth more than $1bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jamw6Q
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China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US

The country now has the world's highest number of start-up companies worth more than $1bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jamw6Q
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The race to build a flying electric taxi

More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jc95mV
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The map store boss who took the long route

Vivien Godfrey waited until she was 56 before taking the helm at her family's firm Stanfords. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W018Gy
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Thomas Cook used its auditors to justify £5m bonus

The bonus, paid to former boss Manny Fontenla-Novoa, followed a heavily-criticised merger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BxgKIa
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Green number plates planned for electric cars

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'I wish the bank had asked about my spending'

Banks are being urged to step in to protect those with mental health issues, but there are privacy concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2My9iCY
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Exxon accused of misleading investors on climate change

New York State and the oil giant will now face each other in court in New York over the claim. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MzpzHB
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Facebook reveals preparations for UK election

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Facebook reveals preparations for UK election

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American Airlines London flight diverted after 'chemical spillage'

Medics examined crew and passengers after a cleaning solution spill, American Airlines said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Bx99Ju
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Amazon Echo and Google Home owners spied on by apps

Researchers build voice apps for smart speakers that can listen in on owners without them knowing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MAUK5i
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Asda's contract changes are 'just not fair'

The supermarket chain says it will fire staff who do not sign up to new terms and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2My3w41
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Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account revealed

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Drugs firms reach $260m opioid settlement

Four drugs companies avoid a trial over their role in the US opioid crisis by striking a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BwbtR2
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Phone case created out of artificial skin

Researchers have designed a case that looks and feels like human skin, and can activate controls via touch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jb68CS
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League of Legends admits censoring error

The popular online multi-player game is facing backlash from users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JceeeK
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Are electric cars as 'green' as you think?

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Waitrose and John Lewis to stop putting plastic toys in Christmas crackers

The company also plans to ban plastic glitter from its own-brand Christmas range by December 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Tpq9C
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Brexit deal acceptable, says top banker Sir Ian Cheshire

Sir Ian Cheshire, chairman of Barclays' UK operations, says business leaders want to see certainty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35SY03V
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Elton John app lets concert audiences mix his music

A device which lets the audience choose which instruments they hear at a concert has been created. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Lq9Ia
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My security software was a scam that cost me £4,000

Doug Varey was offered security software which turned out to be a frightening and costly scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33LTMsJ
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'I lost £4,000 in a call centre scam'

Indian police have shut two call centres and arrest seven people suspected of involvement in the scam. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35QdTIi
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'I lost £4,000 in a call centre scam'

Indian police have shut two call centres and arrest seven people suspected of involvement in the scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35QdTIi
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Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group

Russian hackers used access to a rival group in Iran to hide attacks, say intelligence agencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MvBxC8
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My security software was a scam that cost me £4,000

Doug Varey was offered security software which turned out to be a frightening and costly scam. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33LTMsJ
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Top fund manager forced to resign after BBC investigation

Mark Denning, who managed billions of dollars of investors' money, broke investment rules, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pyWkvM
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Pound slips in early trading after delay on Brexit vote

Most big banks in London have called in extra staff to react to a potentially volatile trading session. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2o4925h
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Brexit date downplayed in government advertising shift

The government changes the wording on its Get Ready for Brexit website after Saturday's vote. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oOx8kZ
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Ghost nets: Tackling a silent killer of the seas

Ghost nets kill huge numbers of marine animals every year, but new tech might help prevent that. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ppNr7z
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'I've had to close my business over Brexit uncertainty'

Rob Tanner is one of a number of small business owners who say the political statement is damaging. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35NxAAo
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Syrians in Brazil: 'I am not a millionaire, but I will be'

Two Syrian refugee chefs hope their food businesses will make them millionaires in Brazil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33FzOzU
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Meet the student who has created African emojis

Emoji obsessed? Meet O’Plerou Grebet, who has made over 350 emojis with African cultural references. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ILOTf
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Are US billionaires really going to pay more tax?

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What's it like working with someone you're married to?

Some couples who work together say it makes both partnerships stronger, but it's not always easy to navigate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P35KtS
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Libor rigging inquiry shut down by Serious Fraud Office

The Serious Fraud Office unexpectedly closes an investigation into interest rate fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pDfArH
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The spectacular fall of money manager Neil Woodford

Sacked from his flagship fund, and shutting the business - the story of Neil Woodford and his sudden fall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VSrvOu
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Are young Brits falling out of love with the cuppa?

Demand for builder's tea is falling, while coffee and herbal teas are becoming popular. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VZX4pJ
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Carney: Brexit deal 'positive' for UK economy

Governor of the Bank of England says deal takes away the threat of a 'disorderly' Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P6tw8F
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Boeing staff messaged about 737 Max issue in 2016

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Bonmarché appoints administrators

The chain's 318 shops will remain open while a buyer is sought for the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J5QpoS
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The UK universities benefitting from opioid money

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Asbestos discovery triggers Johnson & Johnson baby powder recall in US

The firm recalls one batch after regulators find trace amounts of asbestos in a bottle bought online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MRU5vh
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Barclays board 'approved' controversial Qatar deal

Barclays' board approved an agreement at the heart of fraud charges against former executives, a court hears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pva8HC
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US Airbus row: European goods hit by new US tariffs

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'WhatsApp tax' plan dropped in Lebanon

The government announced, then scrapped, a tax on app-based calls amid angry protests over the economy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sQLgH
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Sainsbury's to stop selling fireworks

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Robot learns to deliver packages, plus other tech news

BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VSo7TP
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League of Legends: Boss says it's ‘not for casual players’

Newsbeat sits down with the boss of Riot Games as they celebrate 10 years of League of Legends. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VRx6ER
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China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations

The world's second largest economy is battling a trade war with the US and slowing domestic demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IY8jcW
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Ghost nets: Tackling a silent killer of the seas

Ghost nets kill huge numbers of marine animals every year, but new tech might help prevent that. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ppNr7z
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Savile Row tailors caught up as US tariffs come in

Men's wool suits are among the products facing new tariffs at a crucial time for UK trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MoPORb
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Banning out-of-hours email 'could harm employee wellbeing'

Stopping staff accessing email outside the office could leave some feeling stressed, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nZ4U6y
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IMF: What is it and why does it matter?

The annual meeting of the IMF gets under way in Washington this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qgcAls
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Can a new apple take over the world?

Apple growers in Washington state reckon their new variety, the Cosmic Crisp, will be a global hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qkN8LP
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Banning out-of-hours email 'could harm employee wellbeing'

Stopping staff accessing email outside the office could leave some feeling stressed, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nZ4U6y
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NBA facing 'substantial' losses over China dispute

The US basketball league pays the price for comments backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35SBmIW
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Facebook chief rules out banning political adverts

Mark Zuckerberg says he does not think it is right for a company to censor politicians or the news. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IZjYIK
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Facebook chief rules out banning political adverts

Mark Zuckerberg says he does not think it is right for a company to censor politicians or the news. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IZjYIK
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Google Pixel 4 Face Unlock works if eyes are shut

Google confirms its new security system may unlock a person's device even if their eyes are shut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mmz4K8
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BA passengers: Cabin fumes affected our health

Passengers on a British Airways flight to Valencia which filled with smoke mid-air have told the BBC they are still experiencing breathing difficulties two months on. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35GS4e7
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Google and BBC scrap VR projects

Virtual reality may still be a few years from realising its potential, says one expert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33AXANB
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Kevin McCloud property firms face liquidation

People lent thousands of pounds to a company which was founded by the Grand Designs presenter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nXGsm2
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Exchange rates: Why has the value of the pound jumped?

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

The gadget aims to help young Catholics pray for world peace and contemplate the gospel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OUbgz2
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Pound jumps as Johnson says Brexit deal reached

The value of sterling rises after Boris Johnson says a "great new deal" has been agreed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MS0uqB
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Any fingerprint unlocks Galaxy S10, Samsung warns

The company promises a software fix after a British couple discover any fingerprint can unlock the flagship device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35G4Sl0
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Three investigating loss of phone services

Three says it is experiencing "technical difficulties with voice, text and data". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MLMP4h
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Tesla gets the go-ahead to build cars in China

The electric carmaker started building its new Gigafactory 3 in Shangahi at the start of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VMCyJ0
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Three investigating loss of phone services

Three says it is experiencing "technical difficulties with voice, text and data". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MLMP4h
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Christian Dior apologises to China over map error

The French luxury brand is criticised for using a map of China that excluded Taiwan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35HdNCI
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India's on a digital sprint that is leaving millions behind

Millions have no access to the internet despite it being one of the fastest-growing markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31hkI20
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O2 launches 5G network in five UK cities and Slough

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My Money: 'BOOM, suddenly £14.99 less rich!'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Olivia Davies shares what she's spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32inyFg
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BA passengers: cabin fumes gave us breathing problems

A British Airways flight to Valencia in August was evacuated after the aircraft filled with smoke. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35CPbuO
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Netflix warns of 'headwind' as new rivals appear

The firm's subscriber growth is slowing, and Disney and Apple are due to launch their own streaming services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31piGg9
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Asda contract protesters deliver petition to Leeds HQ

Hundreds of protesters deliver a petition in an Asda shopping trolley to the store's headquarters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VLnxHm
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GM reaches 'tentative' deal with striking UAW workers

Workers have been on strike for nearly five weeks as they demand better pay and working conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2poDG9O
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Dark web child abuse: Hundreds arrested across 38 countries

The site, run from South Korea, had hundreds of thousands of videos containing child abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33C20DI
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Government drops controversial 'porn blocker' plan

A plan to force porn sites to verify users' ages will be shelved, says Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oL9zcs
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Government drops controversial 'porn blocker' plan

A plan to force porn sites to verify users' ages will be shelved, says Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oL9zcs
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'Sextortion botnet spreads 30,000 emails an hour’

A huge network of hijacked computers is sending out notes threatening to publish compromising images, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MOJFfQ
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Global investors taking risks for higher returns, says IMF

In its latest economic assessments, the IMF says risks to global financial stability remain high. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32vkRR3
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John Lewis stops selling drones due to misuse fears

The retailer says the Gatwick Airport drone shutdown and falling sales had prompted its decision. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oMQy9I
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Northern Rail could be renationalised

The government is considering whether the management of the train service should be taken into public hands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oQcXmz
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Twitter tweaks rules after calls to ban Trump

Twitter clarifies how the viral spread of world leaders' tweets could be limited in future from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BhWwlu
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Jessops plans to draft in administrators

The High Street camera chain, which is owned by Dragons Den star Peter Jones, lost £13m last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MLpPSR
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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
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Unmanned ship to go on 400-year-old journey across the Atlantic

UK-based team to chart unprecedented waters with fully autonomous sea journey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MLfI0l
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Ed Sheeran's label boss Ben Cook steps down over 'offensive' Run DMC costume

Ben Cook steps down as president of Atlantic Records after dressing up as a member of Run DMC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MhMrvg
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Germany will not bar Huawei from its 5G networks

The ruling is welcomed by the Chinese company, which warned against "politicising security". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nUUchq
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Primavera festival goes paperless with switch to mobile-only tickets

The Spanish festival hopes to combat touts by adopting a mobile-only ticket policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qitvEa
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Asos profits plunge in 'disappointing' year

The online fashion retailer blames "challenging" growth and warehouse problems for its weak performance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Bhh84
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Why scientists are ‘listening’ to the Matterhorn

Sparked by an unexpected rockfall, researchers placed sensors on the mountain to monitor the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35CH0OZ
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Luton airport expansion 'reckless and irresponsible'

A second consultation into expansion at Luton Airport opens today and includes plans for a second terminal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VKv89a
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My way to stop boardroom infighting

CEO Gordon Wilson says his way to stop execs infighting is for people to open up about themselves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MgxGJ3
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Criminals 'could exploit' no-deal Brexit gaps

With two weeks to go, the National Audit Office warns governments and firms are not fully prepared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BhxTWi
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And 'Lo!' - How the internet was born

Interface Message Processors built the Arpanet, which led to the internet of today. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33DQUON
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'Send nudes' Boohoo ad banned after complaint

The advert for clothes in skin tones was not socially responsible, the UK advertising watchdog rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35C0xPM
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Neil Woodford closes crisis-hit investment empire

The UK's best-known stockpicker shuts remaining operations after crash of his multi-billion-pound funds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35yz5T7
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Brexit: Pound and shares jump on optimism over talks

Sterling hits its highest in five months on reports the two sides are inching towards a draft deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nMD511
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Primark warns shoppers not to buy online

The High Street chain says that it does not have a commercial relationship with Amazon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IQFCP4
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Pixel 4 seeks to reclaim low-light photography crown for Google

Google adds an astrophotography mode to its new phone, allowing it to take pictures of the Milky Way. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MiCdef
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Google chief: I'd warn house guests about my smart speakers

Rick Osterloh suggests house guests have the right to know smart speakers are in use before entering. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qgwlti
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Royal Mail union votes in favour of strike action

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'Deletefacebook' trends after Zuckerberg backlash

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Microsoft to use AI to filter game chat

Text messages will be the first to be filtered but the tech will also be applied to voice chat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33CrUYd
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IMF warns world growth slowest since financial crisis

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YouTube regrets: Anecdotal claims of damaged users

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Fortnite Chapter 2: First glimpse of new season after map wiped out by asteroid

Season 11 or Chapter 2 is now live with a new map and updated gameplay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33twRSQ
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Harley-Davidson puts the brakes on electric bike

The company halts production of the LiveWire after finding a glitch in its charging system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OORyVf
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Thomas Cook ex-boss defends £500,000 bonus payment

Peter Fankhauser says he was not solely at fault for the firm's collapse but will reconsider the reward. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oHRL20
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UK jobs market 'shows signs of slowing'

Earnings continue to outstrip inflation, but the unemployment rate shows a slight rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IR3Fxr
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Death threats for cryptocurrency 'scam' whistleblower

Jen McAdam, from Glasgow, was threatened after speaking out about the OneCoin cryptocurrency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pp6kHy
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Electronic devices 'need to use recycled plastic'

Consumers need to demand electronic devices that use recycled plastic, campaigners say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35BCmkw
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Eritrea - where ATMs are unknown and Sim cards are like gold dust

A BBC team gets rare access to Eritrea, often described as one of the most repressive states in Africa. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IQH5oO
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Neil Woodford's flagship fund to be wound up

Withdrawals from the Woodford Equity Income Fund have been frozen since early June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OJO2M5
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Car financing crackdown 'to save drivers £165m'

The UK's financial regulator plans to ban the way some car dealers earn commission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MFmJQs
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Esther Duflo: 'Nobel Prize will be a megaphone'

The joint winner of the economics prize tells the BBC her work is not rocket science. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qeYLnv
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The hungry 26-year-old who set up a £100m food firm

When Timo Boldt realised he wanted to get meal kits delivered, he decided to set up his own firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MGjbNw
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Staff back at work in former Thomas Cook shops

Former Thomas Cook staff go back to work in their travel shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32dSzdC
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Shooting drones out of the sky with Phasers

Cheap drones can defeat modern air defences, as shown by the attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33uPK7X
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Central heating boilers 'put climate change goals at risk'

The UK will not meet its climate change targets without a revolution in home heating, a think tank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35BujnO
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Sports Direct calls for probe into Nike and Adidas dominance

The Mike Ashley-owned retailer says the "must-have" brands hold too much market power. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VH8i29
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US treasury chief Mnuchin in China tariff warning

Tariffs on $156bn of goods will be imposed if a trade deal is not agreed by December, Steve Mnuchin warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35xPBmf
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Government dodges 'full fibre for all by 2025' pledge

Gigabit broadband is promised but the government neither says it must be full-fibre nor sets a deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oJU0BM
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Government dodges 'full fibre for all by 2025' pledge

Gigabit broadband is promised but the government neither says it must be full-fibre nor sets a deadline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oJU0BM
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Food writer Jack Monroe 'loses £5,000 in phone-number hijack'

Jack Monroe's bank and PayPal accounts were used after her mobile phone number was hijacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oGA9nc
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China's Study the Great Nation app 'enables spying via back door'

Study the Great Nation could be used to monitor phone-users' activity, a security firm warns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VEwkuK
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Nobel economics prize awarded for work on global poverty

Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer win this year's Nobel prize for economics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MDpnG9
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Vodafone error sees customers hit by thousands in charges

Glitch sees customers abroad hit with thousands of pounds of charges and unable to use their phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VGrwF2
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Vodafone error sees customers hit by thousands in charges

Customers abroad have been hit with thousands of pounds of charges and been unable to use their phones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VGrwF2
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How tech changed the way DreamWorks animates

Improved computer processing has allowed artists to add a great level of detail to their films. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IOBbV4
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Budget date revealed by chancellor Sajid Javid

Chancellor Sajid Javid says it will be the UK's first Budget after leaving the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/316Iais
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Fortnite: Map blown up and replaced with black hole

Fortnite's Twitter page is running a livestream of a black hole to mark the end of season 10. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2INmz8p
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Robotic inspectors developed to fix wind farms

Scientists develop fully autonomous robots that could end the need for workers to scale dangerously-tall wind turbines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VFTqRM
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Facebook's digital currency dealt another blow

Leaders of the G7 group of the world's biggest economies issue warning about digital coins like Libra. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pfxlgK
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Labour's nationalisation price tag would start at £196bn, CBI says

The CBI employers' group claims Labour's plans would cost the combined health and education budgets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mc7Dmp
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What Brexit means for half-term holiday plans

Costs, paperwork, and the healthcare safety net may all be affected. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VFsDoH
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Facebook's digital currency dealt another blow

Leaders of the G7 group of the world's biggest economies issue warning about digital coins like Libra. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pfxlgK
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Hunter Biden to step down from China board amid Trump attacks

The move by the son of former US Vice-President Joe Biden follows attacks by President Donald Trump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2otASbr
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Can Rugby Union’s top tier be broken?

Too much money is focused on the big nations in rugby union, an ex-England international says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IMFqjR
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General Motors strike: 'We've got to fight for what's right'

Four weeks into the car giant's strike, workers are losing money but say they will continue to protest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MCgKLX
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Blizzard bosses reduce gamer's ban and release prize money

A player who staged an anti-government protest on a live broadcast will now receive his prize money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2piraIY
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Pizza Express: We're still making dough

The popular High Street chain is fighting back against its challenges amid a wave of online support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OHzIDx
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US postpones next tariff hike after China trade talks

The US had been due to raise import duties on roughly $250bn worth of Chinese goods next week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2q6GecX
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Barclays made ‘dodgy’ deal with Qatar, court hears

Two Barclays executives dishonestly hid a payment to Qatari investors, prosecutors allege. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32kNFv6
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Mastercard, eBay and Stripe pull out of Facebook's Libra

Mastercard, eBay and Stripe announce they are no longer supporting Facebook's effort to launch a currency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IHQqPy
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Mastercard, eBay and Stripe pull out of Facebook's Libra

Mastercard, eBay and Stripe announce they are no longer supporting Facebook's effort to launch a currency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IHQqPy
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Boeing 737 Max report criticises US approval process

A panel has sharply criticised the FAA and Boeing over certification of the company's 737 Max. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M8cLYQ
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UK awards no-deal medicine transport contracts

The government has awarded medicine supply contracts worth £86.6m to four ferry firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35uKYcK
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Teenagers arrested over hacks to Met Police website

The 18 and 19-year-old are accused of posting messages and sending out fake tweets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33r0DrD
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Cyber-criminals are threat to society, warns forensics boss

The UK must "ready itself" for further attacks, warns boss of forensics firm hit earlier this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/328BbGZ
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Brexit: Sterling surges on renewed hopes of a deal

The pound hits a three-month high, and UK-focussed shares soar, on optimism of a Brexit breakthrough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3151E7c
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FlyLolo: Hundreds of holidays hit by cancelled flights from Glasgow

The operator said it was unable to provide the aircraft for flights to Tenerife and Lanzarote. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OGsgsr
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Half of all debit card payments now contactless

Industry figures reveal the 50% mark has been reached for the first time as the way we pay changes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/319r6rY
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Renault ousts chief executive Thierry Bolloré in 'coup'

Thierry Bolloré is abruptly dismissed by the French carmaker after only nine months in the role. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IF4Rno
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Sex workers' clients exposed by Dutch hack attack

The names of people who visited sex workers as well as of the workers themselves have been stolen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VzCVqm
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Facebook pays £28.5m in tax as revenues hit a record £1.65bn

Tech firms have been criticised for the amount of tax they pay, but Facebook says it pays what is legally owed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2II2399
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Deal reached 'in principle' for Wrightbus sale

Bidder Jo Bamford says agreement has been reached "for the Wrightbus factory and land". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VF2zKs
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Few convinced by Apple's case for Hong Kong app removal

Apple's removal of an app used to track Hong Kong police leads to claims it was bowing to Beijing pressure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B3TQaY
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Google pulls Hong Kong protestor game from store

Another company faces a boycott for banning an esports player who supported the protestors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M48fu8
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Google pulls Hong Kong protestor game from store

Another company faces a boycott for banning an esports player who supported the protestors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M48fu8
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Can the world's largest HMV store work in a digital age?

Will HMV Vault in Birmingham become the "Nirvana for music and film fans" the firm hopes for? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vvwd4J
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Trump optimistic about US-China trade talks

Markets have edged higher amid renewed optimism over the talks, despite diplomatic tensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/327DKZQ
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Why Starbucks? The brands being attacked in Hong Kong

For Hong Kong businesses, voicing support for China or the police can make them a target. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31584mz
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Few convinced by Apple's case for Hong Kong app removal

Apple's removal of an app used to track Hong Kong police leads to claims it was bowing to Beijing pressure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B3TQaY
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How the speed camera became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the speed camera became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35lXYRG
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Holy tech! Churches try new ways to connect

Churches are increasingly using social media and specialist software to help their congregations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IG2ReA
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Aerospace industry seeks Brexit reassurance

Aerospace firms say it is "vital" the UK and EU have regulatory alignment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/322UW2Q
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YouTube deletes more 'pick-up artist' videos

The platform said further content and channels had been deleted due to "violative sexual content". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M2571S
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US sanctions Guptas for South African 'corruption'

The US Treasury Department said the Gupta family participated in a "significant corruption network" in South Africa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B3Rg4I
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How selling citizenship is now big business

A growing number of countries will now sell foreigners one of their passports - for a price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AUjC1z
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Dyson has scrapped its electric car project

The British firm, which has already built the first cars, says the project is not commercially viable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ny9NDd
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Dyson has scrapped its electric car project

The British firm, which has already built the first cars, says the project is not commercially viable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ny9NDd
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What does the new £20 note look like?

The BBC's Simon Gompertz explains what the new £20 banknote looks like. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mvg4YP
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Love Island: How reality TV makes fashion faster than ever

Social media is a powerful tool used by fast fashion companies, but with big names alongside them are they unstoppable? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/314RS4W
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How reality TV is changing social media

Social media is a powerful tool used by fast fashion companies, but with big names alongside them are they unstoppable? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VvBMjr
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Love Island: How Amber Gill and Molly-Mae changed fashion

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Blizzard gamers complain they cannot boycott firm over China

Players say they are not able to delete their accounts to show solidarity for a punished gamer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6vkg1
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No-deal Brexit 'to jeopardise' Nissan Europe arm

The Japanese carmaker is concerned about the impact of export duties in the event of no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/316Adtw
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Stalker 'found Japanese singer through reflection in her eyes'

A Japanese man accused of assaulting a singer says he located her through the reflection in her eyes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M0Lo2B
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Wrightbus: Jeff Wright unable to reach deal to sell Ballymena firm

Jeff Wright says the failure of Bamford's Ryse Hydrogen to complete purchase "deeply regrettable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M4qYWx
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Germany shooting: 2,200 people watched on Twitch

Twitch says a gunman's video was watched by more than 2,200 people before it was removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VsIvKY
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New design for Britain's most-forged banknote

The Bank of England says the new £20 note featuring artist JMW Turner will enter circulation in February. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OzwjH5
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UK economy shows surprise contraction in August

The economy contracted by 0.1% in August, but is still expected to avoid a recession. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33jsp9c
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Apple drops Hong Kong police-tracking app used by protesters

The company says the app has been used to target and ambush police and to threaten public safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AX8j8H
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Apple drops Hong Kong police-tracking app used by protesters

The company says the app has been used to target and ambush police and to threaten public safety. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AX8j8H
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US-China trade talks to resume amid diplomatic tension

Without progress at the talks, the US will increase tariffs on $250bn worth of Chinese goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mu5pOc
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Google offers tool for cities to measure emissions

Data from Google Maps could help cities plan to lower emissions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nBoyp0
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Full fibre - Hull shows the way

Hull has become the first city in the UK where everyone can get full fibre broadband. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35v9B98
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Oxfam alleges abuse in UK supermarket supply chains

A "relentless" drive for profits is fuelling poverty, abuse, and discrimination, the charity said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Ydsbi
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Liverpool is home to the 'chattiest mobile phone users'

An Ofcom survey suggests that people from Liverpool spend the longest time on mobile phone calls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vr9Qxl
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Full fibre - Hull shows the way

Hull has become the first city in the UK where everyone can get full fibre broadband. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35v9B98
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Top Barclays executives 'hid £280m payment', court hears

Two Barclays executives dishonestly hid a payment to Qatari investors, prosecutors allege. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35mOIg4
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'My gaming addiction stops me from having relationships'

James Wisniewski accepts gaming addiction has a negative impact on his life - but he can't stop. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2paTdcX
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Russian trolls' chief target was 'black US voters' in 2016

A Senate intelligence report says no other group was more targeted in the 2016 election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LZchEc
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Passport facial recognition checks fail to work with dark skin

The UK government admits it knew its facial mapping tech struggled to work with some skin tones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OASlsW
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Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy in row over 'leaked stories'

Rebekah - the wife of Leicester City's Jamie Vardy - denies she has leaked stories to a tabloid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mnvyhw
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Who are the family buying Thomas Cook shops?

The Sunderland firm that began in the back of a childrenswear store is buying 555 Thomas Cook shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32cZZ0o
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Tech giants face higher tax bills under shake-up

The OECD has proposed more powers for governments to tax big companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICvsBv
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Links of London: Jobs at risk as firm goes into administration

The luxury jewellery firm has 28 standalone stores and seven concessions in the UK and Ireland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/321AP54
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Call of Duty breaks records as publisher faces Hong Kong backlash

The game's developer has become embroiled in controversy over the political crisis in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IChm3f
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Cookie monster eats data from Sesame Street store

Malicious software has been stealing credit card details from thousands of online stores, say researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LXQooL
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Nobel chemistry prize: Lithium-ion battery scientists honoured

Three scientists have been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of lithium-ion batteries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VpcSSy
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Call of Duty breaks records despite Hong Kong backlash

The game's developer has become embroiled in controversy over the political crisis in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IChm3f
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Goldman Sachs reviews role in Chinese tech firm Megvii

Goldman Sachs is advising Megvii, but the US has put the Chinese AI firm on a human rights blacklist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/320KTeD
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Thomas Cook's 555 stores to be bought by rival

All Thomas Cook stores to be bought by rival Hays Travel in a move that could save up to 2,500 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mukgbv
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Ladbrokes owner sees profits boost despite gambling crackdown

GVC, which also owns Coral, confirms 900-shop closure plan despite profits growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MjP0LW
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Goldman Sachs reviews role in Chinese tech firm Megvii

The bank is advising Megvii, but the US has put the Chinese AI firm on a human rights blacklist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/320KTeD
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Inverclyde eviction threat facing retail giant Amazon

The world's most valuable public company has been told to leave its Gourock warehouse in a row over rent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LXGyTJ
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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay man $8bn over breast growth

A US jury found Johnson & Johnson failed to warn that an anti-psychotic drug could men to grow breasts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nyQE4c
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Fast-food chain CEO: 'don't treat business as war'

Doing business isn't like waging a war, says fast-food chain boss John Vincent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LWJjEY
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How interchangeable parts revolutionised the way things are made

One man's desire to create the perfect gun profoundly changed manufacturing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IAveef
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How 3D technology is capturing the world

From computer games to railway tracks, capturing 3D images in exquisite detail is now big business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p0lkvs
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No-deal Brexit data - should firms worry?

In a no-deal Brexit, the UK will need to prove to the EU that its data protection is up to scratch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/314pSys
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No-deal Brexit data - should firms worry?

In a no-deal Brexit, the UK will need to prove to the EU that its data protection is up to scratch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/314pSys
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IMF boss Kristalina Georgieva warns of 'painful' Brexit

Brexit will add to world economic woes, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MnzsXD
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PlayStation 5 to launch by Christmas 2020

The long-awaited new generation Sony games console will be released at the end of next year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IzSKIp
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Logan Paul: Japan was my biggest fight

YouTuber Logan Paul says he 'hit himself in the face a year and a half ago' when he filmed a dead body in a Japanese forest from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35k2hNd
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Triumph Furniture of Merthyr Tydfil folds with 252 job losses

The family-run business, established in 1946, supplied more than 600 furniture resellers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VvKnCY
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Fraudsters 'target Thomas Cook refund site'

The Civil Aviation Authority says it has taken "urgent action" over suspicious online activity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31VYFyY
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Could blacklisting China's AI champions backfire?

The US move to restrict trade with Chinese AI firms could encourage them to be more independent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31Z7Uyr
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‘How my son went from gamer to compulsive gambler’

As the NHS opens a clinic for young gaming and gambling addicts, the father of one tells his story. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30WTihA
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Could blacklisting China's AI champions backfire?

The US move to restrict trade with Chinese AI firms could encourage them to be more independent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31Z7Uyr
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Fortnite-maker settles lawsuit against cheat-seller

Epic Games had sought damages from the seller, who is 14. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ieW3i
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Hearthstone gamer banned for Hong Kong protest

The ban means pro-gamer Blitzchung will not be allowed to play Hearthstone for 12 months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33dTAT2
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Barclays blow to Post Office banking

The decision not to let its customers withdraw money from Post Office counters is described as "shocking". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vmr92k
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Adobe shuts down Photoshop in Venezuela

Users in the country have until the end of the month to save any work they have in their Adobe accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LUvF56
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UK productivity suffers worst drop in five years

Both services and manufacturing saw a fall in the second quarter of the year, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AUV3kR
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Chinese TV scraps plans to show NBA exhibition games

The row over a tweet from Houston Rockets boss Daryl Morley supporting Hong Kong protesters intensifies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31URN4U
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Femtech: Right time, wrong term?

The 'femtech' label for women's health tech is flourishing but not everybody is a fan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VkTK8c
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Lorry import tariffs to be cut in no-deal Brexit

The move comes after the Road Haulage Association pushed the government to axe the tariff altogether. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Votjyo
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US blacklists Chinese surveillance and AI firms

The US Commerce Department says the 28 Chinese groups are "implicated in human rights violations". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mq1h1u
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Hong Kong drops £32bn bid for London Stock Exchange

The London Stock Exchange Group had rejected the bid, which it said fell short of a fair valuation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AOA43k
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Julia Gillard: Abuse of women online 'disproportionate'

Ex-Australian PM Julia Gillard welcomes work done in Wales during a visit to her country of birth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30PAcdm
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Forecasts of post-Brexit economic gloom 'were accurate'

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says forecasts of post-Brexit economic gloom 'were accurate'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33lNXlV
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Turning the John Wick movies into a video game

The game, John Wick Hex, translates the film's fast paced combat into a top-down strategy game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vm3Zcx
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Femtech: Right time, wrong term?

The 'femtech' label for women's health tech is flourishing but not everybody is a fan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VkTK8c
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How 3D technology is capturing the world

From computer games to railway tracks, capturing 3D images in exquisite detail is now big business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p0lkvs
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IFS: No-deal Brexit would push UK debt to 50-year high

Government borrowing would reach its highest level in over half a century, the think tank warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33fo5rN
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Thomas Cook passenger: 'I'm stuck in Tunisia'

One customer who fell outside the two-week window to be repatriated says she can't afford a new flight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p3p0Ne
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Can UK bookseller James Daunt revive Barnes & Noble?

Waterstones boss James Daunt has taken charge of America's biggest bookseller, the ailing Barnes & Noble. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pVXCkD
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The boss who rescued 300 Syrian refugees

Entrepreneur Jim Estill spent CA$1.5m of his own money to bring Syrian refugees to Canada. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OrhNRw
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Apple approves Hong Kong protest location app

The firm had said the app, which shows protesters where the police are, "enabled illegal activity". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MoGvzz
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Copycat coders create 'vulnerable' apps

Developers who copy code rather than write it themselves leave apps open to attack, a study warns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/359JdBz
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Drax: Block on power station development over-ruled

The Planning Inspectorate had ruled against new gas-fired turbines on climate change concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oTKaNz
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AI could become 'an enemy of the human race' warns expert

Dr Stuart Russell warns that AI could become "too competent" at fulfilling badly-framed goals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IvkUnN
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Is this the in-flight meal tray of the future?

Each year, an estimated 5.7 million tonnes of cabin waste is generated on passenger flights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Px69m
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House price growth at six-year low, says the Halifax

The Halifax says growth will remain subdued for as long as economic uncertainty in the UK continues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/337VuEx
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Daryl Morey backtracks after Hong Kong tweet causes Chinese backlash

The general manager of the Houston Rockets had expressed support for Hong Kong protesters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MkxXcL
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YouTube terminates Addy A-Game and Street Attraction channels

Hundreds of online videos are removed for breaking rules on nudity and sexual conduct after a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ol01F0
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Thomas Cook refund form launched online

It will take 60 days for customers of the collapsed firm to get their money back. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OrLwtQ
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How death threats spread in pro- and anti-Brexit Facebook groups

A BBC investigation found multiple violent comments and images, many aimed at individual MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31TjWcL
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Ex-Barclays executives face fraud trial over Qatar rescue

The Old Bailey trial of three top bankers over a 2008 Qatar fundraising is set to start on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VnDjrN
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Unilever promises to halve new plastic use

The manufacturer of brands such as Dove and Domestos says it will recycle more plastic than it sells. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31QPjo5
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'I’m being jailed – but the court was misled'

Two former traders were convicted despite multiple misleading statements by prosecutors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IryKaA
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‘I’m being jailed for four emails from 12 years ago’

A former trader says the US government submitted misleading evidence to court. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Op4H7m
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Thomas Cook: Remaining 4,800 passengers set for return

Flights bringing back the remaining 4,800 holidaymakers are due to take off on Sunday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31Svgpk
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Pagers, faxes and cheques: Things that might seem obsolete, but aren't

As Japan's pagers beep for the final time, we look at other outdated tech that's still clinging on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pKEHJj
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What to do if you hate your boss

Almost one in 10 people don't get on with their bosses, but how should they handle it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AJsPcQ
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Transhumanism: How far would you go for a body upgrade?

Meet the "transhumanists" who are pushing the boundaries of technology to implant chips and more into their bodies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31PFt6b
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Facebook encryption: Should governments be given keys to access our messages?

Facebook has been asked to roll back plans to bring end-to-end encryption to its platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oU9Jy9
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Libra: PayPal first to drop out of Facebook cryptocurrency

Libra has been strongly opposed by regulators around the world over privacy and financial concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/357ZjLH
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Libra: PayPal first to drop out of Facebook cryptocurrency

Libra has been strongly opposed by regulators around the world over privacy and financial concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/357ZjLH
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'My home's freehold isn't worth the paper it's written on'

Denise Sullivan says restrictive covenants mean her freehold home is effectively a leasehold. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oody9o
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Harrogate: What happened when the shops left town

Harrogate is one of the UK towns most hit by retail closures, but the locals are rising to the challenge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ok6bzO
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China and Taiwan clash over Wikipedia edits

Taiwanese editors suspect the Chinese government is behind edits made to the online encyclopedia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MiiJoL
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Iranian hackers targeted US 2020 campaign, says Microsoft

Reports suggest the hackers tried to break into President Donald Trump's re-election campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OkPd4j
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India shelves crackdown on single-use plastic

India has shelved a planned crackdown on single-use plastic due to business worries over disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OmWzEk
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US unemployment rate falls to 50-year low of 3.5%

The figures come amid fears that recent weak economic data points to the US heading for recession. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/357SCJC
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Touchscreen typing speeds close in on keyboard rates

The typing speeds most people hit on a phone are getting close to how fast they can use a keyboard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OqFPvQ
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Car sales: September figures deepen industry gloom

Hopes of a big sales increase in September are dashed, but growth in electric vehicles continues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vd1uco
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Personal trainer's photo stolen to promote diet pills

Personal trainer says the companies behind fake social media accounts feel untouchable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AERAXC
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Met police admits it did not log face matches at King's Cross

Police force says it lacks records of the outcome of a facial recognition tie-up with private firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Md7Fcp
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Fifa 20 error exposes players' details

EA Sports says some gamers' personal data was mistakenly exposed to other Fifa fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YfV6I
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How the highlighter pen became a million dollar idea.

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the highlighter pen became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/330TApb
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Japanese car sales sink in South Korea amid trade rift

Toyota says sales in South Korea have been hit by simmering tensions between Seoul and Tokyo. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nhPaez
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Consumers 'overpay by £1.2bn a year on car and home insurance'

Failings in the home and car insurance markets mean consumers are losing out, the City regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLGA0W
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BP names new boss as Bob Dudley steps down

The oil giant says insider Bernard Looney will take over as chief executive on 5 February. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AFEYzF
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Paralysed man moves in mind-reading exoskeleton

A man who had not walked for two years was able to move all his limbs thanks to new technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2In63M3
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Herculaneum scroll: Shining a light on 2,000-year-old secrets

Scientists in Oxfordshire are trying to decipher scrolls buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LK7Lcv
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Smart glove treats osteoarthritis and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IoFp5E
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Falling felines: Keeping cats in high-rise flats safe

If you're a cat owner in a high-rise apartment in Singapore, how do you keep your cat safe? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OhEPu7
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The incinerator and the ski slope tackling waste

Billed the world’s cleanest waste-to-energy plant, Denmark's Copenhill project had a troubled start. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LMPxax
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My Money: Lucy's guilt over spending £1.50 on tuna

As part of a new BBC blog series, Lucy Holligan shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nY6NAl
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John Lewis demands discounts from landlords

The retailer tells property firms it will withhold 20% of a quarterly service charge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ZMWzr
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Why a row over jets could raise the cost of whisky

A long-running fight between the US and the EU over planes risks hurting other industries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MaAuX5
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Hong Kong protests: Rich chase golden visas as unrest simmers

Migration firms report a spike in interest from Hong Kong in schemes that offer passports for investments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MaArdR
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Warburtons 'on the verge of compostable packaging'

Chairman of bakery tells 5 Live the firm is close to replacing unrecyclable wax paper. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OiZZYY
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Norfolk and Suffolk greenhouse plan 'will provide 10% of UK tomatoes'

The facilities in Norfolk and Suffolk will produce an estimated 50 million tonnes a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJ1D4f
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Bennetts: Buyer found for 'world's oldest' department store

Bennetts, which has been in Derby for 285 years, is to be bought by a local businessman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHAMFA
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Google faces winged-monkey privacy protest

The search giant has repeatedly confused a British data protection expert with a dead Wizard of Oz actor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IjBvLe
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Ineos job losses feared as Seal Sands plant faces closure

The company said it was carrying out a consultation following "decades of under investment". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pzIysz
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Poland mortgages: Homeowners win fight over Swiss Franc loans

Half a million indebted Polish homeowners have won a fight to be freed from Swiss franc mortgages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2o0MzWO
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Facebook can be ordered to remove posts worldwide

EU countries can order websites to take down illegal posts worldwide, following a landmark ruling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oLQpTw
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Uber launches job app for gig economy workers

Starting in Chicago, Uber Works will allow casual workers to compare pay rates and sign up for shifts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oPRwS1
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Facebook can be ordered to remove posts worldwide

EU countries can order websites to take down illegal posts worldwide, following a landmark ruling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oLQpTw
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Uber launches job app for gig economy workers

Uber Works will be only available in Chicago as the firm tests new ground outside ride-hailing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oPRwS1
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Apple bans Hong Kong protest location app

The smartphone app provides information about the location of police and where tear gas was being used. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pESJMD
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UK economy facing 'heightened risk of recession'

Closely-watched surveys suggest the UK economy has contracted in the past two quarters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2o6gTz9
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Women lose case over pension age changes

Campaigners challenging government's changes to state pension age for women lose case in High Court from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nf50qk
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Ted Baker shares plunge 30% as sales slide

The retailer, which issued a profits alert in June, posts a heavy loss and warns of difficult conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2o73QNM
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Asia stocks drop as slowdown fears rattle investors

Stock markets in Asia joined a global sell-off on renewed worries about trade and the world economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oJdAxD
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What can Silicon Valley learn from tinned food?

What's the best way to encourage innovation? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nDpAki
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'The letter said I would have to wait five years for my pension'

Krissy Abbott had to depend on food banks and handouts, when she was expecting to live on her state pension - but her retirement age had changed from 60 to 65. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nO2GHb
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Ruling expected in women's pension age case

Judges will rule on whether the government's handling of the rise from 60 to 65 years old was discriminatory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nXEv95
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Thomas Cook staff forced to turn to family for cash

Crew and shop workers are borrowing from friends and family to pay bills after the firm's collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2n3z6Nn
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Is the package holiday industry really over?

Holidays including food, flights and hotels remain popular despite Ryanair's boss saying they're "over". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oBfcK4
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The fashion that lets you feel music

Clothing fitted with haptic sensors enable Hermon and Heroda, who are deaf, to feel dance music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nWUnZu
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Thomas Cook employees protest at Parliament

Former employees of Thomas Cook hand in a petition to the government demanding answers about the company's collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nJ6N7m
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FTSE suffers biggest drop since early 2016

The blue-chip index sees its biggest fall in over three-and-a-half years amid a global sell-off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pq53jJ
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TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton: Parents acted out of 'misguided loyalty'

Elliott Gunton's parents were given suspended jail sentences for helping the teenager move his funds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ozDp38
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Royal Shakespeare Company ends BP partnership after student protest

The theatre company says it "cannot ignore" the "strength of feeling" against its sponsorship deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mRGT0v
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US set to impose $7.5bn of EU tariffs in Airbus row

The World Trade Organization has issued its latest ruling in the 15 year dispute over Airbus subsidies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ozPkOp
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Zavvi: Champions League final giveaway ad breached rules

Multiple people were told they had won a pair of tickets to the Champions League final in Madrid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nF8AKD
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Google 'tracking iPhone users' case goes ahead

Legal action taken on behalf of four million iPhone users can go ahead, the Court of Appeal rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mTJSFJ
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Why are so few women inventors named on patents?

Women inventors account for just under 13% of patent applications globally, according to a study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nrZErX
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Female high flyers start #MeToo-style pay campaign

A group of 100 of the UK's most successful businesswomen want to end the gender pay gap. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nOPMbA
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US hospitals turn away patients as ransomware strikes

Three hospitals in Alabama were forced to close their doors to all but the most critical new patients. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nKuCeR
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Aberdeen Standard Investments chairman Martin Gilbert steps down

Martin Gilbert says he will leave after nearly four decades with the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2mQtdmt
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Burger King milkshake tweet 'encouraged' anti-social conduct

The fast food firm's post is banned by the advertising watchdog for encouraging anti-social behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p57vvK
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Drones used to 'weigh' whales

Drones can be used to work out the body mass of the largest animals on the planet, helping in their conservation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p4K45K
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The new high-tech way to recycle old clothes

A Swedish recycling mill has developed a new way to reprocess old clothes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2opCPFn
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Metro Bank chairman Vernon Hill to step down

His departure follows a failed plan to raise £250m, sending the lender's shares to a record low. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ot4oNK
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Tesco boss Dave Lewis in shock departure

The supermarket chain said it had accepted the chief executive's resignation with 'regret'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p9pnpi
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Burger King milkshake tweet 'encouraged' anti-social conduct

The fast food firm's post is banned by the advertising watchdog for encouraging anti-social behaviour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p57vvK
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WTO cuts outlook for global trade growth to 1.2%

The World Trade Organization warns the slowdown could hit living standards and jobs around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nANxIR
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UBS economist reinstated after China 'pig' comments

Paul Donovan sparked outcry after saying a swine fever outbreak only mattered to "Chinese pigs". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ocOA1O
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Leaked Zuckerberg audio: 'You go to the mat and you fight'

Leaked recordings appear to reveal Mark Zuckerberg's views on a potential break-up of Facebook. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p3Uh2t
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Leaked Zuckerberg audio: 'You go to the mat and you fight'

Leaked recordings appear to reveal Mark Zuckerberg's views on a potential break-up of Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p3Uh2t
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Email signature ruling 'cost seller £25,000'

A High Court judge rules an auto-signature at the end of an email makes it legally binding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mGRBae
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GoPro Hero Black 8 targets vloggers with add-on modules

The new camera supports bolt-on modules, but might struggle to convince existing users to upgrade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nhKmWD
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