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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DxYYWo

Facebook bows to Singapore's 'fake news' law with post 'correction'

It is the first time the social media giant has added a correction to a post under the new law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q9QYrs

Rail fares to rise by 2.7% in January

The rise is below the benchmark inflation rate, but still means big increases for many commuters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37Ow7Lb

Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qPvyAi

Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views

Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XYX4r0

Black Friday 'could break buying record'

Barclaycard says high levels of transactions suggests that appetite for the sales is not abating. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y0VIME

Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims

Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OR97md

Rise of comic book piracy 'a real problem'

Comic book creators search for ways to combat the rise of illegal digital sharing of their work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XVLTPW

NatWest IT glitch causes problems on busy Friday

One man tells of difficulty paying for a prescription, while Black Friday shoppers are also hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rEytvq

Spying tools website taken down after UK raids

International police have arrested 14 people who may have sold or used the cyber-spying tools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OWt0YX

Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide

The German carmaker said the move was necessary to invest in the changeover to electric cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ORCTam

Daily Mail owner buys i newspaper for £50m

DMGT buys the newspaper from JPI Media, which took over Johnston Press last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34ATohG

What happens inside a fridge recycling plant

What happens to your old fridge when it's time to replace it, the BBC's Dougal Shaw reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OSWGGr

Amazon hit by Black Friday walkouts and protests in Europe

The online giant suffers a Black Friday strike in Germany, while protesters target its French sites. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L282Ha

Deadline for UK drone registration approaches

Drone owners in the UK must register them by the end of Friday or face a £1,000 fine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37S48uj

Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods

The badges - which featured a cartoon character known as Miss Period - led to complaints. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ox877y

General election 2019: BBC complains to Tories over Facebook advert

BBC lawyers ask the Tories to stop running a Facebook advert using edited footage of its reporters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33vkRjv

HSBC and Santander customers set for refund

The competition watchdog says the banks failed to warn customers who became unintentionally overdrawn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OTtbEy

Npower plan 'threatens thousands of UK jobs'

Reports suggest up to 4,500 UK jobs could be cut as the energy firm seeks to reform its business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OWxOgW

Deadline for UK drone registration approaches

Drone owners in the UK must register them by the end of Friday or face a £1,000 fine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37S48uj

Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building

The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R7dbBD

Jet suit man flies off Royal Navy ship and other news

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

Amazon: What does 'peak season' mean for employees?

The technology company is resisting calls for its staff to join unions, but do they need to? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DszFVz

How to make phone batteries that last longer

A breakthrough in battery technology would be an engineering triumph and spur to other technologies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34wHtkP

Black Friday: I feel guilty about how much I return

The return of unwanted goods bought in Black Friday sales is costing retailers billions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OSypQX

Can old fridges be recycled to make new ones?

What happens to your old fridge when it's time to replace it, the BBC's Dougal Shaw reports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OSWGGr

Loan sharks cash in on Black Friday spending spree

Illegal money lenders are targeting people around Black Friday, campaigners warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37Lc7sM

How sticking plasters became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how sticking plasters became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33nETwk

Twitter: 'My boyfriend died but I still like to read his tweets'

Adam Parker says it's "good news" that Twitter is going to create a way to memorialise accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34v2FaW

Apple removes designer Ive from leadership page

The former design head is deleted from Apple's web page, ending speculation about his departure date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33v4Xpj

Netflix 'reactivated' users without permission

Some former Netflix customers are being charged subscription fees, months after closing their accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37IJ4Gr

Blocked TikToker: I don't believe app's explanation for device ban

The maker of a video about China's abuse of the Uighurs rejects TikTok's explanation for blocking her. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L1481d

General election 2019: How do spending plans compare?

The three biggest UK parties have published their manifestos, how do their spending plans compare? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R0xkJA

TSB branch closure locations revealed

Some 370 positions will be hit by the closures as TSB aims to revive itself following an IT crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rv9efg

Chess champion Garry Kasparov condemns Apple's Crimea map change

Ukrainian politicians and bloggers are also outraged after the firm shows it as a Russian territory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KYqf8k

City Football Group: Manchester City's parent company buys majority stake in India's Mumbai City FC

Manchester City's parent company - City Football Group - agrees deal to acquire majority stake in Indian side Mumbai City FC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y4BWjn

Bifab among NnG wind farm contract beneficiaries

Beleaguered Bifab yard among Scottish companies named to help build huge wind farm off Fife coast. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OS1KLi

General election 2019: Tory and Labour spending plans 'not credible' - IFS

The influential group said both main parties were not being honest ahead of the general election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34uT0kD

UK house price growth low for a year, says Nationwide

Annual growth in prices has been below 1% for the past 12 months, the Nationwide says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35CIyaU

Will the US's Hong Kong rights law derail trade talks?

A US law supporting Hong Kong protesters could complicate US-China talks aimed at striking a trade deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rBjVwU

Pegasus: India may cite WhatsApp breach to store data locally

India is reportedly citing a major WhatsApp breach to make a further case for data localisation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oro2Vb

Feroza Aziz: I'm not scared of TikTok

TikTok has apologised to Feroza Aziz who was blocked after criticising China's treatment of Uighurs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OSEKLX

General election 2019: Why we all see politics differently on social media

Why our digital life means political campaigners target us in ways we might not realise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L1PTZO

Peacocks set to rescue Bonmarché from collapse

Thirty Bonmarché stores will close and "staff will potentially be made redundant". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L2QFWF

Digital screens 'are crippling my business'

About 1,000 UK businesses have signed advertising deals which could leave them in debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ou4EXz

Japan beer exports to South Korea hit zero amid trade spat

Japanese beer exports to South Korea flat-line as a trade row between the countries simmers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DmOg4C

TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who criticised China's treatment of Muslims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37KINCX

TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37KINCX

My Money: 'I have been in the debt trap ever since'

As part of a new BBC blog series, reader Caroline Thurston shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XTMMIB

What Trump wants from global trade

President Trump believes the US is being unfairly treated by other countries when it comes to trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OWFNLc

Netflix 'reactivated' users without permission

Some former Netflix customers are being charged subscription fees, months after closing their accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37IJ4Gr

Sourdough or sourfaux? Artisan bread label row erupts

Proposed rules could undercut bakers who make genuine sourdough bread, say campaigners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34rlcoI

Go master quits because AI "cannot be defeated"

Lee Se-dol retires from the game of Go after conceding that computers "cannot be defeated". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34suzV3

Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands

Apple Maps now shows Crimea - annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - as part of Russia, when viewed there. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OO561U

Survey finds more North Sea firms looking to diversify

A survey suggests more oil and gas operators are looking at decommissioning and renewables activities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37D7LE6

How a cake company pioneered the office computer

How the Lyons catering company pioneered LEO, the first electronic office system from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35G09PA

Black Friday: US couple charge shoppers to queue

A US couple are trying to make money out of sitting in Black Friday queues for shoppers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37J2mva

Victoria Beckham fashion label makes another loss

The label has not made a profit in 11 years, despite being sold all around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XPA7q4

Cyber Monday and Black Friday: Tips to get the best deals

How to be a savvy shopper - and not come a cropper - in the Black Friday sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R7uQGq

Russian cows get VR headsets 'to reduce anxiety'

The herd was shown "a unique summer field simulation program" in a bid to boost milk yields. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KXiH5S

Couple falls victim to Airbnb scam in Belfast

Simone and Alice Cardillo arrived at their accommodation to find it was empty and for sale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OU5094

Breast cancer: Patient creates app to help with treatment

Karen Bonham struggled to find the information she needed ahead of radiotherapy - so she created an app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OTybJo

The YouTuber with 26 billion views

Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sn005f

General Election 2019: The Facebook influencers you've never heard of

Far from newspaper offices and TV studios, committed volunteer activists have created an alternative Facebook media universe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33htVbG

Huawei: Trouble overseas but boom time in China

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OKG5o7

Manchester City investment from US breaks global sports valuation

The investment by US private equity firm Silver Lake values Man City at a record $4.8bn for a sports group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QVYiSC

Jay-Z sues Australian retailer over unlawful brand use

The small online retailer draws on Jay-Z's name and lyrics in its "hip-hop inspired" children books. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XQA0dX

Ola: Ride-sharing firm to launch in London within "weeks"

The Indian firm's push into London comes after rival Uber lost its licence to operate in the city. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XPvLiR

CEO Secrets: 'My success is all down to maths'

Timothy Armoo of Fanbytes explains how his success is grounded in a love of maths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qEzZxN

How much! Why are service station snacks so expensive?

A bottle of water costs four times more on the motorway than in a supermarket, mystery shoppers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OLHCue

Doorstep scams 'linked to modern slavery'

Trading Standards issues a warning as one man says he was beaten, threatened and forced into work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34kueDQ

Beauty-industry bullying 'heartbreaking'

An independent body is needed to investigate claims of bullying in the beauty industry, a trade organisation says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37CVy2e

CEO Secrets: 'My success is all down to maths'

Timothy Armoo of Fanbytes explains how his success is grounded in a love of maths. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qEzZxN

The YouTuber with 26 billion views

Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sn005f

Brexit: 'Only an ambitious trade deal can protect car jobs'

The UK motor industry's trade body says car production could be slashed by a third without a trade deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OLhyiS

Iran letter raises prospect of 'white list' internet clampdown

Citizens fear Iran will soon limit access to a so-called "white list" of approved foreign services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37CqtM6

Netflix takes over its first cinema by leasing New York's historic Paris

The streaming giant is leasing the recently-closed historic Paris Theater in New York. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OOV80b

Teen's TikTok video about China's Muslim camps goes viral

Video clips masquerading as being about beauty tips actually criticise China's treatment of Muslims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OJRioY

Audi to cut 9.500 jobs to fund electric car push

The German carmaker wants to make more money available for electric cars and digital working. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37HcMLI

Zuckerberg’s tech challenge pale and male, say critics

The founder of Facebook has been criticised for the lack of diversity of his guests in a series of tech chats. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35yRrCv

Zuckerberg’s tech challenge pale and male, say critics

The founder of Facebook has been criticised for the lack of diversity of his guests in a series of tech chats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35yRrCv

Europol disrupts Islamic State propaganda machine

The action led to the taking down of thousands of Islamic State accounts on messaging app Telegram. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35wp089

Netflix takes over its first cinema by leasing New York's historic Paris

The streaming giant is leasing the recently-closed historic Paris Theater in New York. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OOV80b

Call to probe Boston police tests of 'dog' robots

A civil liberties group wants to know if the robots will ever be armed and what roles they may take on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rne3qN

Christmas dinner 'could cost more this year'

Shortages in the turkey market and poor Brussels sprout harvests will mean higher prices, say analysts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rvQNXv

Amazon shoe 'strikingly similar' to Allbirds model

The shoe firm writes an open letter to Amazon, offering to help it make its shoe "more sustainable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QSHqvZ

Westpac bank chief quits amid money laundering scandal

Australia's Westpac is accused of 23 million law breaches, including possible child exploitation links. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2siGbMf

Mini-bond marketing to regular savers banned by watchdog

The advertising of mini-bonds to regular savers is to be banned by the City regulator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XMQqUE

UK's banknote printer De La Rue fears for its future

UK-based banknote printer De La Rue says there is doubt over its future as a going concern. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OLWngp

Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut

The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pRKBJd

Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QPRKon

How China is building a world-beating phone network

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OKG5o7

Black Friday sales offer few real discounts says Which?

The consumer group says it found just one in 20 offers were cheaper than at other times of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pOZ4FB

Uber: Three views on the loss of its London licence

The BBC spoke to three London-based customers and drivers about their experiences with the firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33q83eo

Tesco pulls honey off shelves amid purity concerns

The supermarket chain has 'temporarily withdrawn' pots of its own-brand honey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QP1CPd

General election 2019: What is Labour offering to Waspi women?

Reality Check looks at the compensation being offered by Labour to women born in the 1950s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OjAbLK

Viagogo buys rival ticketing website StubHub in $4bn deal

The secondary ticketing firm says the deal will create more choice for customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33oCBx6

Elon Musk reveals why Cybertruck window smashed

Tesla's chief executive was left embarrassed after a mishap during the vehicle's launch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XJOlsC

Elon Musk reveals why Cybertruck window smashed

Tesla's chief executive was left embarrassed after a mishap during the vehicle's launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XJOlsC

UK Government in Wales account tweets out porn

The official Twitter account of the UK Government in Wales retweeted a pornographic video clip. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OGSh9n

Girl Scouts join protest over sale of .org domain

Charities and non-profits fear a new owner will raise prices and censor their websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pSKhKe

Viagogo buys rival ticketing website StubHub in $4bn deal

The secondary ticketing firm says the deal will create more choice for customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33oCBx6

Rats trip up Estonia's e-economy

Rats and high winds cut the cables that connect Estonia's electronic public services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLPdZC

Baby Yoda Gifs reinstated after takedown confusion

Star Wars fans were baffled about the animated images being removed from use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35yNjTa

TSB to close 82 branches next year to save costs

The Spanish-owned bank will close 15% of its branches as it aims to make £100m of cost savings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33iFfnG

General election 2019: What are rent controls?

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

Uber loses licence to operate in London

The firm says it will appeal against the decision and can continue to operate during that process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QMfvxt

Uber loses licence to operate in London

The firm now has 21 days to appeal and can continue to operate during that period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QMfvxt

5G: Could it reduce our ability to forecast hurricanes?

Some meteorologists are worried that frequencies used by 5G could interfere with weather data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OjBGta

Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'

Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rqcjwM

Louis Vuitton buys jeweller Tiffany for $16bn

LVMH, the world's biggest luxury goods company, buys Tiffany for more than $16bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oh3aQb

Frozen 2 rakes in $127m at its US box office debut

Expectations were high for the sequel of Frozen, which became a global phenomenon after its 2013 release. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qHycIa

Web inventor attacks Tories over misinformation

Sir Tim Berners-Lee tells the BBC the renaming of a Conservative Twitter account was "unbelievable". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QPwbEq

Web inventor attacks Tories over misinformation

Sir Tim Berners-Lee tells the BBC the renaming of a Conservative Twitter account was "unbelievable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QPwbEq

Artificial eyes: How robots will see in the future

Laser scanning technology, Lidar, is getting cheaper and could be how machines see in the future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XBKRbz

Do you know when you're being manipulated?

When it comes to Black Friday shopping deals, do you know when you're being manipulated? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37vDPKd

Congo student: ‘I skip meals to buy online data’

People in DR Congo spend 26% of the average income to get online - a luxury too far for many. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KNDf0A

National Grid and SSE move offshore over Labour plans

National Grid and SSE have opened offshore holding companies citing fears about nationalisation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2scVZA8

Cryptoqueen: How this woman scammed the world

How did Ruja Ignatova make $4bn selling her fake cryptocurrency to the world - and where did she go? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33hvTZs

Cybertruck: Tesla truck gets 150,00 orders after launch hiccup

Elon Musk boasts of high demand despite the truck's windows shattering during its launch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rkh4bl

Cybertruck: Tesla truck gets 150,00 orders after launch hiccup

Elon Musk boasts of high demand despite the truck's windows shattering during its launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rkh4bl

Why is Instagram deleting the accounts of hundreds of porn stars?

Adult performers say it has unfairly removed their accounts, despite no explicit images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35uPo2o

Cryptoqueen: How this woman scammed the world, then vanished

How did Ruja Ignatova make $4bn selling her fake cryptocurrency to the world - and where did she go? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33hvTZs

"I launched my business while living on the streets"

From sleeping in a phone box to founding a six-figure business, it's been an eventful two years for Gavin Eastham. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KOQPki

Farm troubles raise risk for Trump in trade talks

The US-China trade war has taken its toll on farmers and bankruptcies are on the rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KLg4DR

Google tackles the black box problem with Explainable AI

AI chief explains how he is solving the infamous black box problem with "cool fancy maths". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Od2mMc

'Oldest pasty maker' to close Cornwall factory

Warrens said the decision could lead to "significant job losses". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37yn3K6

Sasha Baron Cohen: Facebook would have let Hitler buy anti-Semitic ads

Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen criticises the social media giant's stance on freedom of expression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OdF6Oe

Google enlists voices from Down's syndrome community

Google is asking for help from the Down's syndrome community to improve its software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QKbF8j

Gaming and PTSD: 'I'm more relaxed and happy online'

Jennie Manley says she is "far more relaxed and happy" when she is online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35C15o7

Motorola Razr: Hands-on with the folding phone

BBC Click's Chris Fox tries the new folding Motorola Razr to see if it lives up to expectations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ob5nNe

'Freehold charges cost us our dream home'

A family says rentcharges on their home meant their move fell through and cost them thousands in fees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qCMOIL

General election 2019: Labour plans extra property tax on foreign buyers

The Labour Party says it will put a 20 per cent levy on foreign firms and trusts buying UK properties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35oV0Lq

Huawei says latest US ban based on 'innuendo'

US telecommunications regulators have declared Huawei and ZTE national security threats. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37w3dPZ

World's most valuable whisky collection revealed

Guinness World Records confirms that a Vietnamese businessman's collection is worth nearly £10.8m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35mWciv

Google offers $1.5m 'prize' for spotting Pixel phone bugs

The top prize will be offered to researchers who compromise a security chip in Pixel phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34lR4Lz

Travel firm boss aims to keep it in the family

The owner of Hays Travel, which bought Thomas Cook's stores, says he will not sell the enlarged business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rgvZDo

John McDonnell: IFS have 'got it wrong this time'

The shadow chancellor was challenged after dismissing IFS comments about Labour's tax plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D3qxqh

TSB customers hit by accounts glitch

The bank says that some payments into customers' accounts have been delayed overnight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O8LCpA

General election 2019: Tories plan stamp duty hike on non-UK residents

The party says the money raised would go towards tackling rough sleeping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DbNmrz

Russia bans sale of gadgets without Russian-made software

Supporters say the law on new sales promotes Russian technology but there are concerns about surveillance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O6OeUW

Elon Musk's new Tesla Cybertruck smashed during demo

During a demo for the new Tesla 'Cybertruck', Elon Musk had an embarrassing moment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QF1CRO

Chaayos cafe: Indian cafe's facial recognition use sparks anger

Experts are worried about private companies using the technology in the absence of privacy laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XCD5yn

Artificial eyes: How robots will see in the future

Laser scanning technology, Lidar, is getting cheaper and could be how machines see in the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XBKRbz

Victoria's Secret cancels fashion show amid ratings drop

Television audiences for the show have slumped and the brand said its marketing needs to "evolve". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2s4S1cF

Dubai Air Show: The challenges for us all in flying green

Sustainable, renewable and green: environmental goals the aviation industry is now grappling with. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/349Xux5

General Election 2019: Remain groups 'rush' to buy Twitter ads before ban

Several groups have placed last-minute ads on Twitter before the platform bans political promotions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QQxvHl

Solar energy breakthrough and other news

BBC Click's Kitty Knowles looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KK6Pnv

'Speak up': Lloyd's takes harassment crackdown to pubs

The insurance market is running a campaign urging staff to report sexual harassment - but will it work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pKoDry

'I used to pull sickies every few months because of stress'

Almost half of Britons would fake a sick day, but very often it is due to mental health issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/339C6a3

OneCoin lawyer found guilty in 'crypto-scam'

A US jury has found that Mark Scott illegally routed approximately $400m (£310m) out of the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ob5JDi

How the trampoline became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the trampoline became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KKi13x

General Election 2019: Could Labour build 100,000 council houses a year?

Is Labour's plan for 100,000 council houses and 50,000 housing association homes a year feasible? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KFTcpi

WeWork axes 2,400 staff globally

The move follows the dramatic collapse of the company's listing plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XCmvhL

Apple 'loses money on phone repairs'

Apple says it loses money when it repairs devices such as iPhones and Macbooks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37AEhqy

Apple 'loses money on phone repairs'

Apple says it loses money when it repairs devices such as iPhones and Macbooks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37AEhqy

General election 2019: How do government finances work?

Political parties are promising to spend lots of money, but how will they fund their plans? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rbhgts

Thomas Cook's new owner creates 1,500 new jobs

Around half of the new roles will be for apprentices, Hays Travel says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pDvuCV

Rouen hospital turns to pen and paper after cyber-attack

The University Hospital Centre in Rouen says it will not pay the ransom and has taken steps to contain the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O81etl

Facebook ads: Who is spending money to get you to vote?

Different groups on Facebook are spending money to encourage young people to register to vote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34aeYJA

New warning on global economic slowdown

The OECD predicts growth of just 3% as a lack of direction on climate policy threatens investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XzE562

E-sports: How gaming helped Liam McCarron live the dream

A skin condition forced Liam McCarron to miss a school year, but now he's "on top of the world". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/341OWZ3

Government borrowing in October highest since 2014

Borrowing climbed to £11.2bn last month, some 25% more than the same time last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rXjNYv

Huawei: US grants more exemptions to Chinese phone ban

The ban meant that Huawei's latest smartphones launched without many of the typical apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/348C1om

BA passengers face delays after 'technical issues'

The airline is booking passengers into hotels after some were stuck for up to 22 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KGapz7

BA passengers face delays after 'technical issues'

The airline is booking passengers into hotels after some were stuck for up to 22 hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KGapz7

Johnson & Johnson loses vaginal mesh class action

In one of Australia's biggest class actions, a court ruled the firm failed to warn women of the risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pDaxrT

General election 2019: Labour to pledge windfall tax on oil companies

The move is part of Jeremy Corbyn's plan to "transform" the UK into a low carbon, green economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37lJRNg

The people with voices that tech needs to recognise

Project Understood aims to improve voice recognition software for users with Down's syndrome. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OwHjmJ

Entrepreneurs speak up for Prince Andrew's Pitch@Palace initiative

A palace source says the prince is integral to the event and will continue to be involved. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QCK3ll

How to buy an Instagram following

The growing marketplace for buying fake followers on the social media site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QyEg04

The garlic farmers who love President Trump

American garlic farmers say demand is rising after the US president put tariffs on Chinese imports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QE1ZfA

UK workers 'fake sickies to avoid going to work'

A BBC survey about morals in the UK finds 40% of adults would call in sick if they needed a break. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O6Dtly

England boss Gareth Southgate reveals high-tech tips

Gareth Southgate says analysis of data has changed how his team trains - including for penalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r79roL

Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe, the land where cash barons thrive

The authorities are battling to cap inflation as the Zimbabwean dollar is reintroduced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XyJhqT

Iran's internet blackout approaches four-day mark

Almost all internet connectivity in the country has been switched off since Saturday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/346WCZU

General election 2019: Boris Johnson pledges cut to National Insurance

The PM says he will raise the threshold so people do not have to pay until they earn £12,000 a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KFZrtg

Molly Russell: Coroner demands social media firms turn over account data

Social media firms must provide data from the accounts of a teenager who killed herself, a coroner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ooRDB

Climate change: China coal surge threatens Paris targets

China is adding coal power equivalent to the EU's entire generating capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35tZ4u7

Vegan sues Burger King for cooking Impossible Whopper on meat grill

An Impossible Foods spokeswoman says vegans should ask for the burger to be cooked in a microwave. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r8W7jH

House of Fraser: 'House of Horror' for reversing fur ban, says charity

The change in policy at the department store is believed to have taken place since Mike Ashley's Sport Direct bought it from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D17NaP

Softbank launches $499-a-month vacuum cleaner in US

The Japanese conglomerate behind WeWork and Uber launches an automated vacuum cleaner in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qzr37i

UK gambling machines loaded with AI 'cool off' system

Software designed to curtail excessive play has come to all gambling machines in betting shops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37m9Cgh

UK gambling machines loaded with AI 'cool off' system

Software designed to curtail excessive play has come to all gambling machines in betting shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37m9Cgh

Prince Andrew: BT refuses to work with firm where the duke is patron

The telecoms firm says it could resume the connection if the Duke of York ended his role as patron. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rcP21C

Why do billions of people still not have glasses?

It's thought 2.5 billion people could benefit from technology first developed in the 1200s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QyNLMJ

Music streaming market 'needs more choice'

Music fans deserve more options and choices from streaming services, says a new report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QBGPOP

Aston Martin launches first car made in St Athan factory

The luxury car brand hopes the new DBX SUV will deliver a sales boost after a disappointing year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KD2W3Y

Westpac bank 'breached anti-money laundering laws'

Australia's second largest bank is accused of 23 million breaches of anti-money laundering laws. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QC296P

How China plans to lead the computer chip industry

China wants to end its dependence on imported computer chips, but experts says it will struggle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37jsX1G

Mozilla CEO: 'Don't hide things from your workers'

Mozilla boss Mitchell Baker says "don't hide things - even the scary, risky things" from your staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3432ELh

Amazon gets closer to getting Alexa everywhere

Alexa chief discusses plans to make the virtual assistant more useful when used outside the home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OqgyQY

Freelancers should be paid higher minimum wage, says think tank

A higher rate would insulate workers from some of the risk they face, according to think tank Demos from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37fn45P

Amazon and eBay criticised for 'unsafe toys'

A Which? investigation found toys listed on both sites which appeared to have been declared unsafe by the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rdhcJx

Dubai Air Show: Emirates boss says he took too long to accept climate crisis

Emirates' president Sir Tim Clark says climate change activists helped airlines focus on the need to act. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/344Tdea

Is shopping at Primark really a way to be greener?

The High Street chain says shopping in-store harms the environment less than buying online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CZf5fm

Juul faces mounting state lawsuits in US

The vaping firm is accused of targeting youth and misrepresenting the safety of its products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35bqynU

American Airlines admits 'soap spill' did not divert flight

The airline initially made the claim after a flight was diverted because two crew members fell unconscious. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37ueMHo

Arron Banks' Twitter account hacked

The founder of Leave.EU's account is suspended after he said hackers had stolen personal data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mH2eI

Manchester City post record £535.2m revenue in 2018-19 annual report

Manchester City brought in a record £535.2m last season, the club's 2018-19 annual report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CZJ4Uq

Snapchat says it will fact-check political ads

The policy distinguishes the platform from other tech giants such as Twitter and Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qrfC6Y

'Rude' robot able to distract gamers

Gamers make fewer rational decisions when faced with insults - even from robots, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33XKoCW

TSB lacked common sense before IT meltdown, says report

Some customers were left without online banking access for several weeks after the problems last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/342SjyO

General election 2019: Workers under Labour 'will take back control'

John McDonnell also says there would be a cap on chief executives' pay in the public sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CTMYho

Can Valve tempt gamers to try virtual reality?

The game studio is preparing a prequel to its iconic Half-Life title that will be set entirely in VR. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xx8NNd

US state department official quits amid 'inflated CV' claims

But Mina Chang denies US media claims that she faked a university degree and a Time magazine cover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37cf1Xg

Jamie Oliver to expand restaurants abroad after UK collapse

The celebrity chef's group says franchisees plan to open 21 restaurants by the end of 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ZxrHq

TSB meltdown caused by testing failures, says report

Some customers were left without online banking access for several weeks after the problems last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/342SjyO

Boeing gets 737 Max vote of confidence

Airlines have expressed interest in buying the troubled aircraft once it is cleared to fly again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rVKiO1

General election 2019: How much tax do British people pay?

There are important choices to be made, no matter who wins the election on 12 December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O72nDF

New WhatsApp breach: India cyber cell advises update

In a statement, WhatsApp said that it had no reason to believe that users phones were affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NYF8tk

Scientists create slippery toilet coating that stops poo sticking

Scientists say ultra-slippery toilet coating could save a huge amount of water across the planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O1raqx

EasyJet relaunches package holiday business

The airline is seeking to move into the gap in the industry left by the demise of Thomas Cook. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35h36FX

Why Google Stadia is a 'leap forward' for gaming, according to its boss

The tech giant's boss Phil Harrison believes its new service Stadia is a "leap forward" for gaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XrcT9D

Should workers be allowed to nap at work?

The US government has issued a directive banning sleeping at work. But sleep experts say they should reconsider. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QwIwNQ

How China plans to lead the computer chip industry

China wants to end its dependence on imported computer chips, but experts says it will struggle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37jsX1G

'Why economists get things wrong'

Economists seek to explain our world but they often get things wrong, argue two Nobel prize winners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NZE0pm

'I spend 250 days a year away from home'

Federico González runs the Radisson Hotel Group, and refuses to name his favourite place to stay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XmaL2W

Did a 'soap spill' really divert a flight?

Evidence seen by the BBC casts doubt on American Airlines' reason for two crew members falling unconscious. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kzh4ex

Chick-fil-A tweaks giving policies after protests

The firm has drawn fire for its owner's stance on same-sex marriage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2puc4QR

Tata Steel to cut 3,000 jobs in 'severe' market

Tata Steel says 3,000 jobs will go in its European business, which includes the UK and Netherlands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NXHs3v

Instagam 'stalker' app Ghosty drops off Google Play Store

The app's removal followed claims by Instagram that it violated the photo-sharing platform's rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/340rdIy

Prince Andrew: KPMG not renewing sponsorship of royal's scheme

The controversy over the duke's ties to Jeffrey Epstein is understood to have been a factor in the move. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35fp7VD

Thousands flock to Wikipedia founder's 'Facebook rival'

Jimmy Wales says his new social network, WT:Social, now has more than 160,000 members. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2On6Hvo

De-clutter guru Marie Kondo opens online store

After preaching against household clutter, the best-selling author is launching a store selling homeware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CQPXau

De-clutter guru Marie Kondo opens online store

After preaching against clutter, Marie Kondo is launching a store selling household goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CQPXau

Business rates: 'We might as well hand back the keys'

One trader says that after a seven-fold increase in rates, he "might as well hand back the keys". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xmni6C

Kylie Cosmetics: Kylie Jenner sells company for $600m

The reality TV star said she is building the brand into and "international beauty powerhouse" from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CWhOWN

Disney+ fans without answers after thousands hacked

Hours after its new streaming service was launched, customer details were sold on the dark web for under £10 from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XndwRJ

Ford unveils all-electric car - the Mustang

The new vehicle has a 370-mile range, no door handles and storage under the front bonnet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KunpaL

Loan shark fear as short-term lender faces scrutiny

Shares in H&T Pawnbrokers are hit after it reveals the City watchdog is reviewing historic lending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KAusPw

Ford unveils all-electric car - the Mustang

The new vehicle has a 370-mile range, no door handles and storage under the front bonnet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KunpaL

Airbus wins $16bn deal from Emirates for 50 aircraft

Airline Emirates announces the first big order of the Dubai Air Show as it continues its expansion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KyhpxP

Yahoo Japan and Line set to merge

The deal would combine Japan's largest messaging service with its largest search engine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CV0th0

Yahoo Japan and Line set to merge

The deal would combine Japan's largest messaging service with its largest search engine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CV0th0

Are our financial lives controlled by biased algorithms?

Amid probes into Apple's "sexist" credit card, questions are being asked of IT-based financial decisions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QtFeus

Should we be worried by ever more CCTV cameras?

The global surveillance market continues to grow at a fast pace, led by Chinese technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r0wXn9

Dubai Air Show: The man putting a jolt into electric air racing

An Airbus-backed competition to race electric aircraft hopes to revolutionise engine technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37dA9MJ

Should we be worried by ever more CCTV cameras?

The global surveillance market continues to grow at a fast pace, led by Chinese technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r0wXn9

Are our financial lives controlled by biased algorithms?

Amid probes into Apple's "sexist" credit card, questions are being asked of IT-based financial decisions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QtFeus

General election 2109: Leaders woo business with tax and apprenticeship vows

Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Jo Swinson are all set to make speeches to the UK's business leaders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Tv8pl

Xbox's boss: Years before game streaming is mainstream

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak talks to Xbox's Phil Spencer about the future of gaming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XjbBO0

Xbox's boss: Years before game streaming is mainstream

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak talks to Xbox's Phil Spencer about the future of gaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XjbBO0

Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing

The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QrFQRi

Saudi Aramco flotation values oil giant at $1.7tn

The Saudi Arabian state oil firm says 1.5% of its shares will be put up for sale. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D2hzcV

Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing

The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QrFQRi

The growing importance of the night-time economy

The UK's night-time economy is now said to be the UK's fifth-biggest industry with annual revenues of £66bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OkjMpe

Huge inflatable breast outside Facebook HQ

Medical tattoo artists takes on Facebook over nipple block and she is joined by cancer patients to protest from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qZHTkN

Uber's paradox: Gig work app traps and frees its drivers

Ride pick-up app's algorithm offers drivers freedom while trapping them at the same time, experts say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KryJVk

Uber's paradox: Gig work app traps and frees its drivers

Ride pick-up app's algorithm offers drivers freedom while trapping them at the same time, experts say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KryJVk

Christmas adverts - do they really work?

Big budget ads are already gracing our screens but do they actually benefit the big brands behind them? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/376ghvf

Hong Kong: 'I was tear gassed getting my lunch'

The increasing unrest in Hong Kong is affecting businesses in one of the world's biggest commercial hubs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Twt0z

Cladding puts flat owners' lives on hold

People in UK tower blocks are unable to re-mortgage or sell their homes because of cladding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34Ytp3A

Dubai Air Show: Aerospace industry meets for deals and displays

About 1,300 exhibitors are expected at the biggest aerospace and defence event of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NRdChd

Golden Joystick awards: Resident Evil 2 awarded 'ultimate game' title

Fortnite and streamer Ewok also win, while Yu Suzuki is given the lifetime achievement award. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NU3dS5

BT Sport retains exclusive Champions League rights in £1.2bn deal from 2021-24

BT Sport wins the exclusive rights to show the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League from 2021-24 in a £1.2bn deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XhAOIq

Will fibre broadband be obsolete by 2030 - and what about 5G?

Labour promises to give every home in the UK full-fibre internet if it wins the general election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OjuDjj

General election 2019: What are nationalisation and privatisation?

The two topics are a big discussion point in the general election, but how do they work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OdEpn2

Huawei launches foldable Mate X in China

A small batch of Huawei's folding Mate X phone have sold quickly to consumers in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xgee37

Apple removes vaping apps from app store

The ban will hit 181 apps but anyone already using a vaping program will be able to continue using it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q7pliO

Lloyds shareholders fail in legal action over HBOS

Lloyds TSB shareholders claim they were "mugged" when Lloyds took over the lender. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XiUgET

Canada refuses visas to over a dozen African AI researchers

Visa hassles made another AI conference move to Ethiopia, rather than deal with Canadian officials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NPQ9wT

Hong Kong in first recession for a decade amid protests

Months of anti-government protests have taken their toll on the territory's economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/355iepS

Banks disagree on how to pay for fraud refunds

Without a new deal, victims of money transfer fraud could be left without protection from January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ofu2iw

The £7,500 dress that does not exist

Fashion collections that only exist in digital form are being sold, as the fashion industry learns from computer games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rLoSTO

Election 2019: What big tech isn't telling us about ads

Exploring the gaps in the political advertising databases provided by the tech giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XesEk4

Alibaba backs Hong Kong's 'bright' future with huge listing

The $13bn listing would be the world's largest this year and comes amid growing unrest in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32MKqfD

Zut alors! The Americans who are farming edible snails

Two snail farms in the US are now allowing top restaurants to switch from canned to fresh supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XcMjRo

HS2: Five other giant projects facing big delays

The rail scheme faces huge cost overruns, but it's not the only big project behind schedule and over budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qTfSvk

Party plans would ‘boost minimum pay for millions’

The plans would double or treble the number whose wages are set by government, a think tank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CHSWSj

Life-like Russian androids and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/379S3jt

General election 2019: Tories pledge help for 'left behind' towns

A reduction in business rates for small firms is among a raft of measures pledged by the Conservatives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33JD65H

'Boeing was at my father's funeral and I was not'

The Ethiopian Airlines crash site has been covered over but few victim families were able to attend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NN3Bl9

Jet suit inventor breaks speed record off Brighton beach

Richard Browning says he wants to show how the technology had improved since his previous record. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/355OBEV

Social-media influencers: Incomes soar amid growing popularity

A post worth just £104 in 2014 is now banking £1,276 a report suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32IkJgh

'Cryptoqueen' brother admits role in OneCoin fraud

Konstantin Ignatov, brother of Dr Ruja Ignatova, pleads guilty to crypto-currency fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Qyevu

'Cryptoqueen' brother admits role in OneCoin fraud

Konstantin Ignatov, brother of Dr Ruja Ignatova, pleads guilty to crypto-currency fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Qyevu

Social-media influencers: Incomes soar amid growing popularity

A post worth just £104 in 2014 is now banking £1,276 a report suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32IkJgh

Nike to stop direct sales through Amazon

The sportswear firm ends its link with the e-commerce giant to focus on selling directly to consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qi2dZn

Mercedes-Benz to cut jobs amid tougher emissions rules

Reports suggest more than 1,000 jobs will be shed as the carmaker invests more in electric cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KlQDsG

Germany avoids recession but growth remains weak

The country narrowly avoids recession as it struggles with trade conflicts around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OaC10i

Could 'invisible barcodes' revolutionise recycling?

A pilot is in progress to see if invisible barcodes on packaging can improve recycling rates. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CExXjq

Hong Kong protests hit sales at Burberry

The fashion house reports a sharp fall in sales in Hong Kong where business remains under pressure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34ZHI7R

Leeds' thieves caught after posing on Instagram with cars

One thief was with a stolen £60,000 Audi A6 on a site called Mr Dingers - slang for stolen vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34R4jnc

Electric car future may depend on deep sea mining

Demand is soaring for the metal cobalt, an essential ingredient in batteries and abundant on the seabed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CDUywv

UK's first full-size 'driverless' bus tested in Glasgow

The UK's first full-size 'driverless' bus is tested in Glasgow. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qQKspg

General election 2019: Why social media is full of political Twitter screenshots

Tweets reach a limited audience, but screenshots on other platforms spread them further. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Y9AJm

Google set to offer banking current accounts

The tech giant plans to partner with banks and credit unions in the US to offer current accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35362WK

Election 2019: Young voters react to Facebook political ads from parties

Here's what they thought of paid-for adverts from the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QdB361

Facebook removes 11.6 million child abuse posts

The latest figures for harmful content on Facebook highlight the enormity of the challenge to remove it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QirfYf

‘Women should be able to see male colleague’s pay’ - charity

Transparency law would help address unequal pay between men and women, says the Fawcett Society charity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QhtyuX

My Money: 'I used the same nappy for my nine children'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Katie Holden shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34TTikW

Is surge pricing a fair way to manage demand?

Ride-hailing app Uber is far from the first company to change prices according to customer numbers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NIN0Px

Pay rise plans: Is minimum wage enough to live on?

Election promises of a rising minimum wage leave some bosses wondering how to fund staff pay rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CDAiLA

Google is latest tech giant to reveal banking plan

Tech companies are increasingly wading into finance, raising regulatory questions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35362WK

General election 2019: Labour pledges to close gender pay gap by 2030

Labour vows to close the gap between the average hourly pay for men and women but Tories are critical. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Rytqs

Facebook removes 11.6 million child abuse posts

The latest figures for harmful content on Facebook highlight the enormity of the challenge to remove it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QirfYf

Apple unveils 16in MacBook Pro - with updated keyboard

Keyboards on previous MacBook Pros had divided opinion - the new model's keyboard has been redesigned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X9QnBW

Royal Mail wins bid to halt Christmas postal strikes

The firm wins a High Court action to block planned postal strikes in the run-up to Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/375I138

Toy sales slump as shops chase Christmas cheer

Parents have cut back on impulse buys and face the threat of shortages of festive favourites, analysts say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34ZubNS

Apple Store worker 'texts himself customer's intimate photo'

After a phone screen repair, the woman was shocked to find an "extremely personal" photo had been sent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33M0fUX

Project Nightingale: Google probed over US patient data deal

Regulator says it will examine the details of Google's deal with a major healthcare firm in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rAXDes

Kids' social media app ad banned on health grounds

The advertisement for PopJam is banned for encouraging children to gain followers and likes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q8BPGL

Trump speaks to 'his people' on Wall Street

Donald Trump gets a warm welcome from the New York financial community. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QhreE6

Project Nightingale: Google probed over US patient data deal

Regulator says it will examine the details of Google's deal with a major healthcare firm in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rAXDes

Inflation falls to three year low as energy prices fall

Official data shows UK consumer prices rose 1.5% as a new price cap kept a lid on energy prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36ZSzAt

City watchdog slams own staff's 'shameful' toilet habits

The Financial Conduct Authority is "appalled" at the insanity conduct of its own workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Khfy06

Wetherspoon boss attacks 'up the spout' City rules

Tim Martin says 'Noddy-in-Toyland' corporate governance codes are holding back companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34RnlK2

Hong Kong shares sink as violent protests continue

The losses came as the Asian financial hub faced another day of clashes between protestors and police. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qNTeEC

Tesla to build first European factory in Berlin

Elon Musk says "outstanding" German engineering is part of the reason he picked the new factory site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rx6wFR

Tesla to build first European factory in Berlin

Elon Musk says "outstanding" German engineering is part of the reason he picked the new factory site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rx6wFR

Adobe readies for the age of smart glasses and deepfakes

Richard Taylor looks at what is new at the LA Adobe MAX Creative Conference for BBC Click. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q6TxdL

Xinjiang cotton sparks concern over 'forced labour' claims

Rights groups claim Xinjiang products made using forced labour may be sold to Western brands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OaqbTG

Is China gaining an edge in artificial intelligence?

The US-China over artificial intelligence is heating up, but some warn the US could be over-reacting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NBrYCc

How do you update an iconic electric guitar?

How do you update an iconic product like the Fender Stratocaster electric guitar? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJn5Ha

'Little sign of change' for number of women in top roles

More women are needed in senior roles, although board membership is making progress, a review finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NZX9WI

McDonald's UK staff join global day of protests over pay

It comes as staff in the US, France, Brazil and Chile also stage protests over "poverty pay". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34S6LcZ

HS2 should happen despite rising cost, says review

A draft copy of a review into the project says it might cost even more than its current price of £88bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O2u7WM

Fracking: Have the Conservatives left open the back door?

The Conservatives are accused of harbouring ambitions to revive fracking after the general election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32EAtkb

Slow websites to be labelled by Chrome browser

Users could get warnings about web pages that are poorly designed and take time to show up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33G0wcd

Project Nightingale: Google accesses trove of US patient data

The tech giant has struck a deal with huge US health firm Ascension, giving it access to the records. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O5cnd9

'I woke up to thousands of messages from Malaysia'

Why a Malaysian exam question thrust the spotlight on London-based paraglider Laura Melissa Williams. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rxn68x

FT sees first woman editor in its 135-year history

The pink-coloured financial paper names Roula Khalaf to replace long-serving editor Lionel Barber. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pce3JB

General election 2019: 'Cyber-attack' on Labour Party digital platforms

The party says the "large-scale" DDoS attack failed, but it had affected some campaign activities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34U6cPX

Stop right now: Mel B advert pulled by Tesco after singer complains

Supermarket says it had permission to use a Mel B image but pulled an ad because she was unhappy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rBkGGa

Brexit 'puts brakes on UK launch of e-scooters'

Voi Technology says the UK could be left behind by not changing regulations to allow electric scooters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CxTWZ9

UK wage growth slows as unemployment falls

Average earnings increased by 3.6% over the three months from July to September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q85FFR

Branson South African launch marred by Twitter row

Sir Richard Branson's tweet to launch a new venture is criticised for showing "so many white people". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NEtRy3

Boots' parent firm Walgreens 'gets record buyout offer'

Private equity group KKR is reported to have made the bid for the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q7RvEH

The fake video where Johnson and Corbyn appear to endorse each other

A 'deepfake' video has been made where the PM and Labour leader endorse one another in the election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32CNz1v

Brexit 'puts brakes on UK launch of e-scooters'

Voi Technology says the UK could be left behind by not changing regulations to allow electric scooters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CxTWZ9

Instagram is trialling removing likes on some US posts

The social media platform is removing visible 'likes' for some users, after trials in seven countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36UeYzk

PMC Bank: Indian customers protest after fraud investigation launched

Nearly a million Indians are left without full access to their bank accounts as police investigate alleged fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p7AaRe

Formula 1 launches a plan to become carbon neutral by 2030

Formula 1 launches a plan to become carbon neutral by 2030 and will "begin carbon-reduction projects immediately". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X4PuKT

The 'indestructible' robots who can do backflips

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology released a video of nine four-legged robots hopping around the campus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q82qhH

Swine flu devastates China's pigs

China's pigs are being devastated by African swine flu which has now spread throughout the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32EiDxV

The US-China fight over AI: 'We're over-reacting'

The US-China over artificial intelligence is heating up, but some warn the US could be over-reacting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NBrYCc

Conned out of my life savings, then 'failed' by police

Cynthia Tuck says fraudsters took her life savings and that no-one has faced justice for what happened. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Efs9n

The reigning queen of American reality TV

How Lisa Vanderpump juggles being a TV star with running a multimillion dollar business empire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34LusDR

Apple throws Instagram 'stalker' app off store

Like Patrol had offered users a way to see which posts their "friends liked" and whom they followed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32E3vjS

UK reaches 10% full-fibre milestone

The technology lets people browse the web at connection speeds of hundreds of megabits per second. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Uid8b

Hong Kong protester's shooting by policeman livestreamed on Facebook

A Hong Kong news outlet livestreamed the moment a policeman shot a protester during a demonstration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K9zUZq

Alibaba sees strong sales as Singles' Day closes in on record

The world's biggest online shopping day is set to beat the previous record set in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q3CUiW

Instagram influencer behind 'bullying' anonymous account

Clemmie Hooper apologises for using a different social-media platform to criticise fellow influencers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X4Rfrq

Play store apps to be scanned for malware

Apps that try to trick people into handing over cash or which lock up phones could be caught by the scanners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X4MlLh

Uber CEO calls Jamal Khashoggi murder 'serious mistake'

Dara Khosrowshahi compared the journalist's killing to his company's failings with self-driving cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NZMKKP

London-Glasgow passengers choose rail over air

In the 12 months to July 2019, a record 29% of customers travelled with Virgin Trains rather than by plane. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ny422I

UK growth slowest in almost a decade, says ONS

The economy grew by 0.3% in the three months to the end of September, allowing the UK to avoid recession. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NWeuQu

Climate change: Airlines accused of 'putting profit before planet'

A British Airways insider says the industry deliberately fills planes with extra fuel to save costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qIYR6R

Alibaba sees strong sales as Singles' Day kicks off

The world's biggest online shopping day delivered sales of around $14bn in the first hour of trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2q3CUiW

General election 2019: What jobs do UK workers actually do?

Who are the "hard-working" and "ordinary" people that politicians love to appeal to? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K7RMnu

Bye box: How streaming could kill the games console

Streaming games services will offer an alternative to the traditional console, but will they kill off? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PYED3I

'Real living wage' rises in pre-Christmas pay bump

Employers signed up to the voluntary scheme will increase the UK hourly rate to £9.30. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36UObmj

'I am verbally abused at on a daily basis'

Threats and violent attacks towards shop workers are rising in the UK, according to a new survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33AMkkI

Payment firm Klarna messed up my credit score, says student

Debt charities concerned about the rising popularity of interest-free shopping online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Cdg3t

British Steel agrees £70m rescue with Chinese firm

The deal with Jingye Group could potentially safeguard 4,000 jobs in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NZJsHj

Apple's 'sexist' credit card investigated by US regulator

Goldman Sachs bank, which operates Apple Card, discriminates between men and women, it is claimed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36KOyjv

Apple's 'sexist' credit card investigated by US regulator

Goldman Sachs bank, which operates Apple Card, discriminates between men and women, it is claimed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36KOyjv

Clintons in survival talks over shop closures and rent cuts

The greetings card chain, which employs 2,500 staff, wants shop closures and rent reductions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O0OUts

KSI v Logan Paul 2: KSI wins on split decision in Youtubers' contest

British Youtuber KSI beats Logan Paul on a split decision at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qIZkWH

Saudi Aramco unveils next stage of blockbuster flotation

Saudi Arabia oil giant says 0.5% of shares will be offered to retail savers - but there are risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NzhdjS

General election 2019: Row breaks out over Labour spending plans

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell calls a Tory report on Labour's spending proposals "fake news". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NB2yF3

Housing ladder: 'We live apart to save more money to buy a home'

Getting on the housing ladder is challenging, but what options are there for first-time buyers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Boow1

Want to run faster? Improve your algorithm

Why better information about your gait could help runners hit a new personal best. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q3B9wN

UK's credit rating could be downgraded, says Moody's

Ratings agency Moody's says Brexit is causing "paralysis in policy-making" in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rvuvWd

Urchinbot could help ocean clean-up and other tech news

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

What do you need to do to become a YouTube star?

Two Sunday League footballers and rising internet stars find out from YouTube royalty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PZjpmf

App-based shopping grows in Angola

App-based shopping is growing in Angola's capital Luanda, say the bosses of delivery firm Tupuca. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rsjEw4

How the satnav became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the satnav became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ynK2J

The Chinese suicides prevented by AI from afar

An Amsterdam-based researcher has created an initiative to spot suicidal Chinese social media users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WWEorr

Berlin Wall VR: ‘I was looking into my grandma’s eyes’

Thirty years after fall of the Berlin Wall, a new experience recreates what life was like. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33wpyug

EU should drop oil, gas and coal funding, say ministers

EU finance ministers call upon the European Investment Bank (EIB) to cut fossil fuel funding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q1puyC

Trump says no full 'rollback' of China tariffs

China has pushed the US to remove the tariffs on its goods as part of a trade deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33sjSS4

Thomas Cook airport slots bought by EasyJet and Jet2

Slots at Gatwick, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Stansted are bought as the travel firm is dismantled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32qhnhD

Brain implants used to fight drug addiction in US

Four addicts will have brains "hacked" to control their addictions in the first trial of its kind in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NvREQw

The devil wears Pradidas, or perhaps Adada

Prada and Adidas are going on a "collaborative journey" with "an authentic fusion of fashion and sport". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nu3wmf

Disney+ streaming service UK launch date confirmed

The UK gets the streaming service at the same time as other key European territories, Disney says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33E0PV3

Social media urged to suspend political advertising

Lawmakers hear of "dire consequences" if online political advertising is not properly regulated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JZ1Q1N

Valentine's Day text glitch causes mass confusion

Almost 200,000 text messages originally sent in February arrived on Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36F7Gzn

Crossrail Delay: Line will not open until 2021 as costs increase

The route, which could cost £650m more than the current total of £17.6, had been due to open in 2018. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WTOFER

How the satnav became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the satnav became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ynK2J

General election 2019: What are the challenges for the UK's economy?

Brexit dominates the headlines - but the UK economy faces many other important challenges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CnmoNB

US election 2020: Michael Bloomberg mulls presidential bid

New York's ex-mayor is concerned current Democratic hopefuls cannot beat Donald Trump in 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qxUeN0

University of Hertfordshire data breach reported to watchdog

The names and addresses were sent out with an email promoting an art lecture. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33rIRoD

Why are India's Twitter users moving to Mastodon?

It comes amid criticism of what some say is Twitter's "highly inconsistent" stand on hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34KZxY7

Death Stranding: A game you might hate and love

The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus stars in the latest release from game designer Hideo Kojima. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36GKYa9

Japan 'glasses ban' for women at work sparks backlash

Reports of firms restricting women from wearing glasses at work have reignited dress code debates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p0b8Uf

Royal Mail seeks injunction to stop postal strike

The ballot is "unlawful" and must not be allowed to hit general election and Christmas post, Royal Mail says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33zEOXq

General Election 2019: Labour promises year of maternity pay

The party also wants to create a new body with powers to fine firms that do not report gender pay gaps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kg7WLJ

What does the US want from China? What is its endgame?

The US-China rivalry is about more than trade - it spans economics, defence, culture and technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WUjk4J

Bye box: How streaming could kill the games console

Streaming games services will offer an alternative to the traditional console, but will they kill off? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PYED3I

The shareholders fighting to make oil firms greener

"Shareholder activists" are increasingly pushing energy firms to do more to address climate change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cmf0C0

Degree-educated savers 'at risk of fraud'

Fraudsters aim for larger pension pots, and target victims by offering "free pension reviews". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34DYDwB

Care sector 'leaks' £1.5bn every year

Hundreds of millions of pounds paid in care home fees are not being used for frontline costs, a study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32l6bTy

Potential US China trade deal would remove tariffs

China has pushed the US to remove the tariffs on its goods as part of a trade deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36BsyHA

Bill Gates criticises Elizabeth Warren's plan for tax on super-rich

Elizabeth Warren has offered to meet the Microsoft co-founder to explain plans she mooted last week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34HK3V8

TikTok: Should we trust the Chinese social-media video app?

US lawmakers are worried about TikTok's Chinese ownership, despite its data-protection assurances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32jsVDq

Netflix to disappear on older Samsung smart TVs

Samsung said Netflix would no longer be supported on 2010 and 2011 TV models. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33lKe89

Cyprus strips 'golden' passports from 26 investors

Criminals are suspected of using cash-for-passports schemes in Cyprus and some other EU states. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cl6HGr

China's new video game rules for children

The latest move to curb video game addiction also includes spending limits on gaming accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WMEFNH

TikTok: Should we trust the Chinese social-media video app?

US lawmakers are worried about TikTok's Chinese ownership, despite its data-protection assurances. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32jsVDq

Netflix to disappear on older Samsung smart TVs

Samsung said Netflix would no longer be supported on 2010 and 2011 TV models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33lKe89

Bank split on rates as it warns Brexit deal would hit growth

Interest rates are held steady, but two Bank policymakers vote for an immediate cut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PUDIRP

Wetherspoon's lambasted for Brexit beermat campaign

Shareholder lobby group Pirc says pro-Leave beermats broke company law and investors should respond. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qrQKvE

Boston Dynamics boss learned by knocking down toddler

Marc Raibert tells BBC News he pushed his daughter over just to work out how people balance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JZdD0f

West Coast Rail prices could rise, warns watchdog

The UK's competition regulator says franchise winner FirstGroup is the sole operator on several routes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pGaWKe

General election 2019: Labour to promise billions for public services

John McDonnell is to pledge a shift of power and investment to the north - but Chancellor Sajid Javid calls spending proposals a "fantasy". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nn5xk4

Lufthansa scraps 1,300 flights in 48-hour strike

About 180,000 passengers face travel disruption after the airline failed to halt the two-day action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33rxQn3

BritBox: UK broadcasters enter the streaming wars as new service launches

British broadcasters enter the streaming wars, offering shows from Downton Abbey to Love Island. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34yEYOw

Sainsbury's profits sink on store closure costs

A reorganisation of the supermarket's stores has all but wiped out half-year profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WY6H92

Alphabet investigates handling of harassment claims

It follows lawsuits filed over the way Google executives allegedly handled sexual misconduct claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33oROPx

KSI v Logan Paul 2: The YouTube boxing rematch worth millions of pounds

The YouTubers' boxing rematch is expected to draw an audience of millions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Fl5HE

'Landlords treat us students like we're dumb kids'

Students are being unfairly targeted with deposit deductions at the end of their tenancies, the NUS says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Gwirl

Ex-Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia

US prosecutors allege that Saudi agents sought personal information about known Saudi critics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CkPJZ2

Traders call for more family friendly hours

Trader associations call on exchanges to cut hours in part to encourage more diversity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WOrQm1

Ex-Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia

US prosecutors allege that Saudi agents sought personal information about known Saudi critics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CkPJZ2

Government 'set to break its spending rules'

The gap between spending and tax receipts is set to be much higher than expected, a think tank warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JUw723

Trend Micro rogue employee exposes customer data

Security company Trend Micro says a rogue employee stole and sold customer data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34C8piK

Trend Micro rogue employee exposes customer data

Security company Trend Micro says a rogue employee stole and sold customer data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34C8piK

'I do my engineering in high heels'

The Royal Academy of Engineering wants to demolish stereotypes and attract more women to the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JQpVIj

'I do my engineering in high heels not a hard hat'

The Royal Academy of Engineering wants to demolish stereotypes and attract more women to the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JQpVIj

Web Summit: Branded £720 jumpers sell out at 'geek Glastonbury'

The annual gathering of technology leaders and entrepreneurs has been hit by a row over expensive jumpers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ci7Z5h

Facebook reveals privacy flaw in Groups

Facebook discovers a new privacy flaw that lets some app developers access restricted data in Groups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oTOVXV

Virgin Media switches phone customers from BT to Vodafone

About three million mobile customers will switch to Vodafone in a blow for BT. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PP0hYd

Virgin Media switches phone customers from BT to Vodafone

About three million mobile customers will switch to Vodafone in a blow for BT. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PP0hYd

Brittany Kaiser calls for Facebook political ad ban at Web Summit

Ex-Cambridge Analytica worker turned whistleblower Brittany Kaiser makes new claims about its work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JUOzaG

Chinese group 'is favourite to buy British Steel'

Jingye is reportedly planning to make an offer to buy the steelmaker out of insolvency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32gR5yk

Softbank tumbles into loss amid WeWork woes

The Japanese investment giant's boss admits he exercised poor judgement over the shared office firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NjawCl

Smart toothbrush aims to improve technique and other tech

Lucy Hedges looks at some of the latest gadgets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CegGgV

Dua Lipa: 'Social media a breeding ground for hate'

The pop star tells BBC Breakfast why we should all "be nicer to one another" online from now on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33nY0XR

Uber in fatal crash had safety flaws say US investigators

US safety investigators found Uber's self-driving test car wasn't programmed to react to jaywakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CiAxve

M&S profits drop after weak demand for its clothes

The struggling High Street retailer saw profits fall 17% following a sharp drop in clothing sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CffVnG

Uber in fatal crash had safety flaws say US investigators

US safety investigators found Uber's self-driving test car wasn't programmed to react to jaywakers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CiAxve

I followed my father's advice and became a billionaire

Serial entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia shares his father's advice which he says has helped him to find success in business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32k5EkD

Dua Lipa: 'Sometimes I look for things I don't want to see'

The singer, 24, addresses the anxiety that can come from reading faceless comments on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nl0Szm

Could the world cope if GPS stopped working?

Despite widespread reliance on the system, there is no universal plan to deal with GPS disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34xSpyd

Could the world cope if GPS stopped working?

Despite widespread reliance on the system, there is no universal plan to deal with GPS disruption. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34xSpyd

Being a good guy boss left me £1.2m in debt

Retired plumber Murray Menzies is one of scores of small traders facing financial ruin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rcWFEZ

Boeing whistleblower raises doubts over 787 oxygen system

Former quality manager says Boeing was driven by cost and schedules above safety, which it denies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PMm1UF

Brazil dam owner Vale failed to report danger signs - regulator

The Feijão dam in Minas Gerais state collapsed in January killing at least 250 people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NHoptb

Mothercare collapses into administration

The baby goods firm, which has 79 retail stores in the UK, has appointed administrators from PwC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33kBCPa

South Western Railway workers to hold 27 days of strikes

The stoppage will affect South Western Railway services in December and on New Year's Day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32p2zA4

Xiaomi smartphone has 108 megapixel camera

The Chinese handset-maker is the first to produce phones with such high-resolution image sensors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33kcAj8

Boeing boss gives up bonus following plane crashes

Firm's chairman says Dennis Muilenburg 'has done everything right' in the wake of two airline disasters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PPeEvq

Can my landlord lock my thermostat in a box?

If a tenant wants the hot water on, but the thermostat has been locked away, what can they do? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PNL7Cz

Millennial men demand better parental leave

Millennial men help drive change in the workplace with companies extending maternity leave to dads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rayd7e

Facebook changes product branding to FACEBOOK

Instagram and WhatsApp are among products that will carry the new branding in the next few weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JNLpVZ

Facebook changes product branding to FACEBOOK

Instagram and WhatsApp are among products that will carry the new branding in the next few weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JNLpVZ

Fortnite pro Jarvis banned for using cheat software

Pro-player Jarvis Khattri was banned for using aiming software in demo videos uploaded to YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JRVyRJ

Mothercare looks to protect its UK pension schemes

The firm is examining a plan to stop retirement cash being placed in the UK Pension Protection Fund. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2pHlCIn

The woman who watches over Instagram suicide networks

Intervening to help suicidal young women is not a role Ingebjørg Blindheim would have chosen for herself. Why is she so compelled to help? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NdZWfT

Starter homes pledged by government in 2014, but none built, says watchdog

Government plans to build 200,000 affordable homes have come to nothing, the National Audit Office says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oMbcGV

Behind the wheel of a hydrogen-powered car

Hydrogen cars are green, quick to refuel and have range, so why are battery cars way ahead of them? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WITgtf

UK drone pilots have 25 days to register their craft

Owners must pass a quiz but will get access to a scheme that seeks to match lost drones with owners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34u64GD

US comedian Jim Meskimen's deepfake video

Jim Meskimen has used his impressionist skills to create a deepfake video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pIgCTJ

Behind the wheel of a hydrogen-powered car

Hydrogen cars are green, quick to refuel and have range, so why are battery cars way ahead of them? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WITgtf

Work romance: 'I was sacked for falling in love'

Gary Lyon lost his senior management job for dating a junior colleague, but now they are married. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oLrbFc

What has gone wrong at Mothercare?

Parents have fond feelings for the retailer but it has failed to adapt to their needs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36xoGr9

General elections: How political parties could target you online

Election campaigns are another branch of the marketing industry - which could be more efficient than traditional adverts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34tXyHF

Cuadrilla says it hopes to overturn fracking suspension

The energy company says it hopes to "address concerns" about fracking after a government moratorium. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NApcMo

OneCoin lawyer on trial for role in 'crypto-scam'

Mark Scott is alleged to have illegally routed approximately $400m (£310m) out of the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32jc3MR

OneCoin lawyer on trial for role in 'crypto-scam'

Mark Scott is alleged to have illegally routed approximately $400m (£310m) out of the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32jc3MR

'Why I plan on suing Asda over new employment contract'

GMB union says it is advising its members on whether to go to tribunal over their dismissals from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WMxEfF

Gambling firms' shares hit by call to cut stakes

A group of MPs says new legislation is needed to cut stake and deposit limits in online gambling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NDs3UP

Microsoft four-day work week 'boosts productivity'

The technology giant closed its offices in Japan on Fridays during the month of August 2019 from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33faOzN

US and Taiwan hold first joint cyber-war exercise

It comes after Taiwan said it suffered millions of cyber-attacks from mainland China each month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NdRYTT

Under Armour faces US accounting probes

Sportswear firm faces probes by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32hu8Lo

Microsoft four-day work week 'boosts productivity'

The technology giant closed its offices in Japan on Fridays during the month of August 2019 from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33faOzN

TikTok and Apple decline to testify over China

The US senator who invited them to a Congress hearing asks whether they have "something to hide". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PHyB7o

General election 2019: Gower Tory candidate apologises for Facebook post

Francesca O'Brien apologises for saying people on the programme Benefits Street "need putting down". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33gfQfe

Hummus recall extended over salmonella scare

Dips stocked by retailers such as Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's have been affected by the recall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nb17g2

Mothercare UK set to call in administrators

The baby goods retailer says its 79 UK stores are unable to trade profitably. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C8IC5H

General Election 2019: Public spending 'to rocket' in next parliament

Government spending will climb to 1970s levels, whichever party wins the election, research claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ne8hAr

New police drones deployed to find missing people

The drones use advanced cameras and neural computer networks to spot missing and vulnerable people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WCMup7

The dangerous life of food delivery drivers

When it comes to deliveries - drivers risk intimidation and serious injury to bring us our food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/337Xld9

No-one understood our idea, but now it's worth over $1bn

Howie Liu's firm AirTable wants to make spreadsheets so simple anyone can use them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33eMduK

Death Stranding: Hideo Kojima explains his new game

We speak to Hideo Kojima for a world exclusive documentary on the maverick game designer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ptTvwm

No-one understood our idea, but now it's worth over $1bn

Howie Liu's firm AirTable wants to make spreadsheets so simple anyone can use them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33eMduK

Dollar Shave Club owner to stop porn site adverts

Unilever has made the pledge after its men's grooming brand advertised on controversial site Pornhub. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PI6CEF

McDonald's: CEO Steve Easterbrook fired after dating employee

Steve Easterbrook had a consensual relationship with another member of staff, violating company rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WEyPO9

HS2 review criticised by deputy chair of panel

Lord Berkeley had 'no opportunity to influence' a forthcoming report into high-speed rail project. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NAfTMr

Airbnb bans 'party houses' after five die in Halloween shooting

"We must do better," rental company CEO says after mass shooting at unauthorised California party. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JI8A4j

Olivia Newton-John's Grease outfit fetches $405,700 at auction

She wore the black leather jacket and skin-tight trousers as Sandy for the 1978 film's finale. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33fHIjK

Saudi Aramco IPO: World's most profitable company to go public

Stock market flotation of the Saudi oil giant Aramco could be the world's biggest initial public offering. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N9bMbe

Benefits freeze to end in 2020, government confirms

The first rise in four years is the latest spending pledge made by ministers ahead of the general election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JLPytF

Why is CoD Modern Warfare 2019 controversial?

Missions that mirror real-life events may leave some players feeling uncomfortable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36s6E9M

Where can you go if you need money in a hurry?

What are the alternatives for short-term borrowing after the demise of the big payday lenders? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36r5SK5

Ethiopia violence: Facebook to blame, says runner Gebrselassie

The running legend says hate speech on the social network was behind the deaths of 78 people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WCMk0T

General Election 2019: Facebook takes down 'political' advertising

The ads highlighted spending of £25m in certain towns - and all those places have marginal constituencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6IxWh

Bloodhound car ramps up its speed to 461mph

The arrow-shaped, jet-powered racer is now the third fastest British car of all time - unofficially. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NxyAAd

Electric cars: Best and worst places to charge your car

London and Scotland are the best places to find charging points, while Yorkshire is the worst. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34hoVVg

Night Mode: Which phone camera comes out on top?

The latest phones from Apple, Huawei and Google are put to the test at night in London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PGGb23

Electric cars: Best and worst places to charge your car

London and Scotland are the best places to find charging points, while Yorkshire is the worst. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34hoVVg

UK fracking halted after government pulls support

Drilling for shale gas will cease in the UK but the government stops short of an outright ban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PEJ6Z7

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 - Business https://ift.tt/2q5DtbZ

Kuwait moves on Instagram slave traders after BBC investigation

Authorities summon the owners of several social media accounts used to sell domestic workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Cfr0W1

TikTok owner scrutinised over Musical.ly deal

US regulators are investigating whether the acquisition has any implications for national security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N7FjlG

Manchester clothing firm wins Bentley Motors trademark battle

Bentley Motors can no longer use the name Bentley on its clothing in the UK, a court rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/338TfBj

Thomas Cook brand sold to Club Med owner Fosun for £11m

Former investor Fosun Tourism is acquiring the 178-year old name as well as two hotel brands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N73d0v

Fitbit snapped up by Google in $2.1bn deal

The fitness device maker says Google is an ideal partner as it looks to diversify. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NtSxrT