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Why mature dating apps are coming of age

An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36dW9q9

'I still have confidence in package holidays'

New research suggests most people still want to book package holidays despite what happened after the collapse of Thomas Cook. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rIc40I

Trump sets date for signing US-China 'deal'

The US president says he will sign a limited agreement with China on 15 January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QxthCB

Global markets end 2019 with healthy gains

Major share indexes end the year sharply higher despite a year of global financial uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35cqowf

Carlos Ghosn lawyer stunned as Nissan ex-boss flees Japan for Lebanon

It is unclear how the ex-Nissan boss, who was awaiting trial, managed to flee to Lebanon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35d32GX

Consumers' five biggest complaints revealed by Citizens Advice

Problems with used cars top the list as a charity urges people to keep records of poor service or goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35enK96

Facebook removes misleading HIV drug ads

It follows pressure from LGBTQ groups and health organisations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qf6r3M

Apple accused of crackdown on jailbreaking

The tech giant has filed a copyright infringement claim against software company Corellium. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/358hVdz

Sonos in bricked speaker 'recycling' row

Customers who recycle old speakers qualify for a 30% discount on new products but there is a catch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ulQ7S

Telecom giant MTN accused of paying bribes to Taliban, al-Qaeda

South African mobile company MTN responds to allegations it paid bribes to al-Qaeda and the Taliban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2smZdBD

'We can give a lot of the power back to the fans'

How two friends created an online storytelling platform with more than 80 million global users. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39qsBHx

Huawei: 'Survival will be our priority' in 2020

The firm admits life will be "difficult" after the Trump administration banned the firm in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SBkm5L

Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories

Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/359u169

National living wage to rise by 6.2% in April

The government says it will boost pay by more than four times the rate of inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SIsGR5

What were the top business stories of 2019?

It was a year of unrest and upheaval, with protests in Hong Kong, and US-China trade tensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2F9pN3T

Local shops urge action to save cash machines

The Link network should raise the fee it pays cash machine operators, say convenience store owners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MErOZW

Nissan's ex-head Carlos Ghosn in surprise Lebanon arrival

It is unclear how Carlos Ghosn left Japan where he was on bail pending trial on corruption charges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37ot8bq

Scotland 'open for business' in pioneering driverless vehicles

A masterplan to put Scotland "at the forefront of driverless vehicle technology" has been revealed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGcZG9

Freeview blames weather for TV problems

Thousands of people are reporting issues receiving digital TV channels via Freeview from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZBBR7d

Chinese start-up Mobike loses more than 200,000 bikes

The bikes are designed to be locked and unlocked by members of the public via an app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tiW45D

Actress Sharon Stone blocked from dating app Bumble

Bumble told her it had received several reports that her profile was fake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35aqHYp

Germanwings strike forces 180 flight cancellations

Cabin crew at Lufthansa's low-cost carrier are staging a three-day walkout in a long-running dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZGrZJx

New Year Honours: Publication of addresses a 'complete disaster'

Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith calls the breach "concerning" for police officers affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/354eQen

Pope Francis: It's good to talk, but not on mobiles

The pope cited Jesus, Mary and Joseph as an example of a family with good communication skills. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37j7WDx

Hunting the missing millions from collapsed cryptocurrency

On the trail of almost half a billion dollars lost when the Wex exchange collapsed in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QtHsIO

Tesla delivers its first 'Made in China' cars

The move by the electric car maker comes as the US-China trade war forces firms to rethink supply chains. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2F5cWQa

Student loans: Online accounts to undergo overhaul in 2020

The government says a new online service will offer graduates more up-to-date balance information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGQDV5

Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel

Hydrogen-powered drones have several advantages to lithium ion-powered ones, says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qyv76b

Student loans: Online accounts to undergo overhaul in 2020

The government says a new online service will offer graduates more up-to-date balance information. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MGQDV5

Schools in Wales: New tax 'should fund school curriculum changes'

A leading economist proposes a new levy to make up for "pretty dire" funding for schools. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QroMJE

Tesla delivers its first 'Made in China' cars

The move comes as the US-China trade war US companies to shift production out of China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2F5cWQa

Bank of England chief Mark Carney issues climate change warning

The world will face irreversible heating unless firms shift priorities, Mark Carney tells the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2F6wAeF

Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel

Hydrogen-powered drones have several advantages to lithium ion-powered ones, says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qyv76b

Ten brands that disappeared from the High Street over the last decade

Toys R Us, Borders, Maplin and BHS are some big names that have disappeared over the last decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZC6nhl

New Year Honours: 1,000 addresses published in error

The government admits accidentally uploading a list of addresses including that of Sir Elton John. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MDl6Do

UK railways need ‘radical overhaul’, campaigners say

A pressure group says ending "nightmare rail journeys" can happen - but only with major reforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39fXRsS

New Year Honours: Former Ofcom head Sharon White becomes dame

Sharon White is recognised on the honours list for her public service at the telecoms regulator Ofcom. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MPcASb

New Year Honours: Former Ofcom head Sharon White becomes dame

Sharon White is recognised on the honours list for her public service at the telecoms regulator Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MPcASb

App reveals weak password woes

Many computer passwords can be decoded by hackers in a few seconds. So what can we do to improve them? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PZ3aVU

Treasury 'to rewrite rules to favour the North'

The plan could hand fresh cash to Labour's former heartlands, which backed the Tories in election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/361IJNT

Amazon probed over plan to buy Deliveroo stake

The competition watchdog is worried the deal could increase the cost of getting food delivered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zr7BMi

Apple 'hacker' spared jail over iCloud blackmail

A 22-year-old Londoner admits trying to blackmail Apple by threatening to wipe iCloud accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SvwEfH

YouTube admits error over Bitcoin video purge

The video-sharing platform says a crackdown on crypto-currency videos and channels was a mistake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ETC4tb

Sriracha hot sauce recall over 'exploding' bottle fears

The popular sauce has been recalled in Australia and New Zealand over fears it may splatter when opened. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q12oba

Bruce Lee's daughter sues fast food chain over image use

Shannon Lee alleges popular restaurant Real Kungfu has used her father's image without permission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MwpKD7

App helps parents of premature babies stay in touch

An app has been developed to help parents stay in touch with their premature baby when they can't be in hospital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZoI5HJ

Boxing Day sales: Footfall slumps as bad weather hits UK

Online deals and the weather may have contributed to a fall in the number of people heading to the sales, experts say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/361Ux2G

How smart tech could transform disabled people's lives

An app which helps people tell businesses about their individual needs is among technology being developed in Scotland. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EUPpBf

Business review of 2019: Boeing, Huawei and Brexit

2019 saw Boeing suffer a blow to its reputation after the second crash of a Boeing 737 Max airliner. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rmQQW0

How the US-China trade war has changed the world

The bitter US-China trade battle has led to fundamental shifts in the global trading environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SlW6V4

My Money: 'I'm exactly £1,000 lighter'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Angela Jansen shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QmK62K

The island struggling to secure its future

After being hit by a hurricane, Puerto Rico is seeking ways to counter years of economic decline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2t5XzE8

Christmas shopping online or in person - who wins?

Online shopping is on the rise, with more and more people choosing the sofa to buy goods, but which is better? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35YR8Bo

Iran internet 'disrupted' ahead of protests

The authorities reportedly order services to be cut off ahead of fresh planned demonstrations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpEyDt

Monzo boss warned: 'Worst decision of your life'

Tom Blomfield, who founded mobile bank Monzo, describes his personal journey starting a business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/373z0Xp

Brecon Carreg back under Welsh ownership after 36 years

Former commercial manager buys back mineral water business from a Belgian company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ESgSnj

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick steps down from board

Ride-hailing firm's co-founder steps down from its board saying he wants to focus on other pursuits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/398kEGR

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick steps down from board

Ride-hailing firm's co-founder steps down from its board saying he wants to focus on other pursuits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/398kEGR

How do toy shops pick the right Christmas toys?

Buyers at Hamleys in London decide in March what kids are going to want for Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Xo2CA

Russia 'successfully tests' its unplugged internet

Runet will be a net service specific to Russia, cutting citizens off from the wider internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34ULLSq

Christmas: Beware 'lethal' button batteries in toys

If accidentally swallowed, the tiny batteries can burn and choke young children, doctors warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qrv8sH

Salmon producer steps up war on food fraud

A Scottish salmon farmer moves to tackle the sale of fake products ahead of a planned US expansion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2t26EOj

Why didn't the Bank of England appoint a woman?

Andrew Bailey will be the 121st governor in the Bank's history, but every one of them has been a man. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SkBcFR

Heard it before? The rise of the anniversary album

Mariah Carey is just one of a host of artists cashing in on the mania for anniversary re-releases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36VSBZw

'Fashion industry's pollution made me cry'

Yael Aflalo on the trip to China that sparked the growth of her California-based Reformation chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qb8tR5

China is getting smarter - but at what cost?

How closely tied is tech in cities to government monitoring? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39h9sYO

Lloyd's of London whistleblowing hotline was down for 16 months

Regulators will monitor Lloyd's of London after a whistleblowing hotline was down for 16 months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zk0zsO

Hong Kong and China mainland gamers clash on GTA V

Hong Kong players are dressing up as protesters and wreaking havoc across the game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39atG6y

Google and Apple remove alleged UAE spy app ToTok

ToTok says it is a temporary technical issue and it will be back in the near future with more features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34OYk1G

Will 2020 break the curse of the folding phone?

Motorola delays the release of its updated Razr handset, originally due to ship in the US on 26 December. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34T36LE

Boeing boss Dennis Muilenburg to step down

The firm said a change in leadership was necessary to restore confidence after the 737 Max crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2scFdBm

Vimto: Profit warning follows Middle East soft drinks tax

The soft drinks levy was introduced in Saudi Arabia and the UAE where Vimto sales are worth £7m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EKfwe2

Tesco Christmas card factory in China denies 'forced labour'

A girl found a handwritten message, claiming to be from Chinese prisoners, in a Christmas card. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZgXUQq

Fund manager defends backing blacklisted Chinese surveillance firm

Fidelity International owns a stake in Hikvision, which is accused of contributing to human rights abuses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35R75cV

Twitter removes thousands of Saudi 'state-backed' accounts

The network says the almost 6,000 "state-backed" accounts attempted to manipulate the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sPt5WU

China to cut import tariffs on pork and tech parts

The world's second-largest economy will cut import duties on hundreds of goods from 1 January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q5jzqA

Fund manager defends backing blacklisted Chinese surveillance firm

Fidelity International owns a stake in Hikvision, which is accused of contributing to human rights abuses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35R75cV

Emanuel Ungaro: French fashion designer Emanuel dies aged 86

Clothes from the designer's fashion house have been seen on everyone from Jackie Kennedy to Katy Perry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36XAuCq

The Rise of Skywalker: Another hit for Star Wars despite falling sales

The opening weekend box office for The Rise of Skywalker fell short of previous films in the trilogy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3918fEF

Thomas Cook staff say 'benefits system has failed them'

Thomas Cook staff say the benefits system has failed them, leaving them desperate and distressed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36Xr2iv

Deutsche Bank whistleblower hits back at regulator

Anna Waterhouse has hit back after a damaging finding against her by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/392snq1

Tech trends 2020: New spacecraft and bendy screens

From new spacecraft to bendy screens, what to watch for in tech in 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SceGPg

Cobham takeover: Boris Johnson defends £4bn sale to US equity firm

Critics say there are still national security questions over the sale of Cobham to a US equity firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35LJSZB

The robots trying to spread Christmas cheer

Karaoke and coffee are among the bots' offerings at Bloomingdale's in New York. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36X6ypT

Take a look behind the 'small doors to imaginary spaces' within bookshelves

Artists share the inspiration behind the crafty creation of miniature scenery on their bookcases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Yy8mH

Tesco halts production at Chinese factory over alleged 'forced' labour

It comes after a girl reportedly found a message from Chinese prisoners in a box of Tesco Christmas cards. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Lbvly

Whirlpool: MPs call on washing machine firm to offer swift refunds

The company is recalling half a million washing machines but some MPs are calling on it to do more. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36QSEWu

His Dark Materials: How we animated Iorek Byrnison

Click talks to Russell Dodgson, senior visual effects supervisor for the BBC programme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35HKP5f

Sacla', Waitrose and Aldi pesto products recalled over peanut fears

The affected products include the brand Sacla' as well as supermarkets Waitrose and Aldi. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q5jgw6

Cobham takeover: Boris Johnson defends £4bn sale to US equity firm

Critics say there are still national security questions over the sale of Cobham to a US equity firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35LJSZB

UK approves £4bn US takeover of defence company Cobham

The founding family of aerospace firm Cobham says the announcement was "cynically timed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SaB7o5

Is Barbie's makeover working?

Barbie has been given a makeover to be more diverse and empowered - but will that give her a place under the Christmas tree? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34Ifoq3

Star Citizen: Is this £200m game becoming too ambitious?

In development since 2012 Star Citizen wants to build an entire universe for game players. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rYy1sL

UK approves £4bn takeover of defence company Cobham

The government has cleared Advent's £4bn takeover bid for British defence firm Cobham. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SaB7o5

Dumfries and Galloway wind farm deal worth £104m agreed

The agreement involves two projects in southern Scotland where construction has yet to begin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sMr5ip

What does the Bank of England governor actually do?

It's the top job at an institution that can affect the finances of people across the UK, but what does it involve? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36WEFOY

Uber promises changes to avoid Germany ban

The ride-sharing app could be banned in Germany if it does not make changes to its processes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Kp43o

Facebook to stop using phone numbers to recommend 'friends'

The social network has been criticised for putting two-step authentication details to other uses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34JcAJc

Three million homes have access to full-fibre broadband

But "a long way to go" to make it available across UK, says one analyst. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PImWFd

HSBC customers hit by two IT glitches within hours

The bank joked "the elves had just got out in our server rooms and run amok" before a second fault. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/391Up5c

Facial recognition fails on race, suggests government study

The US government report looked at nearly 200 facial recognition algorithms from a range of companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34HpuHC

France Télécom suicides: Three former bosses jailed

Three ex-bosses are jailed over "institutional moral harassment" that saw staff deaths in the 2000s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34CQ6JX

Andrew Bailey's 'slow and steady' rise to power

Andrew Bailey, the new Bank of England governor, was an early favourite for the job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EAJFMZ

Bank of England: What does the governor do?

Andrew Bailey has been appointed as the governor of the Bank of England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rg9WNC

VW hit with record fine in Australia over emissions scandal

The fine is to settle lawsuits over the German car giant's global emissions scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35HQmsD

Heathrow third runway 'delayed for 12 months'

The airport claims a decision by the aviation regulator to limit its spending will delay progress. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q2Z51R

'I want my chemotherapy to help others touched by cancer'

BBC Click reporter LJ Rich, who is undergoing 10 sessions of treatment, shares her experiences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sPIC99

How the scramble for sand is destroying the Mekong

The Mekong river is being damaged by sand extraction, adding to calls for limits on sand usage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sFoDdl

Tech trends 2020: New spacecraft and bendy screens

From new spacecraft to bendy screens, what to watch for in tech in 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SceGPg

Bank of England: Andrew Bailey tipped as new governor

Andrew Bailey, the Financial Conduct Authority boss, is the favourite to take over from Mark Carney. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38W8scl

Google goes offline after fibre cables cut

The tech giant's services were among those temporarily unavailable in eastern Europe on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34EFhal

Rail law proposal amounts to 'draconian' strike ban

A requirement to provide minimum services during strikes will reduce disruption, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38UuTic

Robert Downey Jr launches YouTube doc featuring AI baby

The original series sets out to explain and demystify artificial intelligence technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EAabpM

Jet2 cyber-attack: IT worker with grudge jailed

Scott Burns wanted revenge for Jet2's treatment of him after an incident in Benidorm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6hx8H

Digital isolation: The vulnerable people left behind

Many essential services are moving online, leaving the most vulnerable people unable to access them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34zKVug

Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold

Rates could be cut if global growth falters or Brexit uncertainty persists, the Bank indicates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z1oU6C

Retail sales fall sharply in November

Shoppers continued to keep a tight grip on spending amid uncertainty about Brexit and the election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S2YZtM

Blind Harry Potter fan reads again thanks to smart camera

A girl who went blind is able to read again after being given a camera that reads for her. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r322qE

Boeing 'is not a trustworthy company anymore'

Zipporah Kuria, whose father died on board a 737 Max, met with the European aviation safety regulator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z2sayu

Airbnb is not an estate agent, EU court rules

Airbnb will not need an estate agent licence to operate as it is an "information society service". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2typBsq

Airbnb is not an estate agent, EU court rules

Airbnb will not need an estate agent licence to operate as it is an "information society service". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2typBsq

Bank of England admits press feed was hijacked

Hedge funds had early access to market-sensitive press conferences before they were broadcast publicly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34ylSYr

African swine fever: Fears rise as virus spreads to Indonesia

An outbreak of the deadly virus that has decimated pig herds in China has been detected in Indonesia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34zzN0G

5G: Is it worth getting a new phone?

Rory Cellan-Jones puts 5G to the test in various spots in London - is it worth getting a 5G phone? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M6Yds0

Why India shuts down the internet more than any other democracy

India shut down the internet 93 times this year, and a blackout in Kashmir is the world's longest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/392ibxU

Japan's workplaces rethink 'drinking with the boss'

In Japan, fears of harassment claims mean some bosses are hesitant to organise after-work drinks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EuLuuU

UK 'should tackle dominance of online giants'

Competition authority says the UK should have tougher rules for firms such as Google and Facebook. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sAtn3X

YouTube's top earners: Eight-year-old Ryan tops list with $26m

Ryan's World is ranked number one for the second year in a row. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M5Duoe

Social media awash with scorn for 'sloping toilet'

The toilet, being uncomfortable to sit on at length, is an attempt to improve office productivity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PwdCEf

People with epilepsy targeted in Twitter attack

Trolls posted strobing Gifs and videos on Twitter with the Epilepsy Foundation's handle and hashtag. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M2cS7J

Bet365: UK's best-paid boss hits £320m jackpot

The co-founder of the Bet365 website receives another huge pay award as online gambling booms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z1gzzN

Washing machine recall: Whirlpool's online model checker still down

Half a million Hotpoint and Indesit appliances need to be fixed or replaced, but the recall website is down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35CzkvS

Auditors 'should not just be regular accountants'

The latest review of auditors suggests a new professional body for those reviewing company accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PVBGiS

Fiat Chrysler and PSA confirm merger deal

Unions at PSA's Vauxhall operation have previously raised concerns about the merger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35ApcDR

Dame Vera Lynn wins gin trademark battle

Halewood International fails to register the trademark "Vera Lynn" as cockney rhyming slang for its gin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35vsoRe

Instagram e-cigarette posts banned by ad watchdog

British American Tobacco and three other vaping companies have posts promoting e-cigarettes banned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PUwE65

Every McDonald's in Peru shuts to mourn dead workers

The fast food giant shut every restaurant in the country after two staff were electrocuted at work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35tU2xU

How bots are stealing artwork from artists on Twitter

Artists tell the BBC how their artwork has been stolen from Twitter and is being sold elsewhere. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35zL81O

Russian network used BuzzFeed's Community site to spread false news stories

Social media accounts connected to the leaking of US-UK trade documents, have also spread fake news stories, a BBC investigation has discovered. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36FV9us

How Cuba’s digital revolutionaries are fighting for change

A year after Cuba’s government allowed 3G on the island, we follow three activists using the internet to drive rapid change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sGBBHC

World Drone Racing Championship Final

The World Drone Racing Championship Final has taken place in China, and some pretty impressive skills were on display. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34yKZdV

Instagram e-cigarette posts banned by ad watchdog

British American Tobacco and three other vaping companies have posts promoting e-cigarettes banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PUwE65

'Mortgage prisoners' sue over 'unfair' rates

Homeowners, including former customers of Northern Rock and Bradford & Bingley, claim they have been overcharged. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EpxItw

'We swapped the Christmas do for a conference'

For Craig Unsworth, there are alternatives to the traditional, boozy festive party. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38MWFgk

How much do the British spend on a night out?

Sarah, 30, says she could have paid for a holiday with the money she blew on one expensive night out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PZsRof

How charity apps may be making us more generous

There are more ways than ever to give to charity - so are these innovations spurring our generosity? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36HQtnW

How much should bosses be paid?

Do stock options encourage good performance or are they just another way to boost executive pay? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z04bQH

CEO Secrets: 'We help banish bad muzak!'

Brian D'Souza, the boss of a company called Open Ear, says he is helping to improve in store music. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34zNjkK

The US steps up the hunt for crucial rare earths

The US is stepping up the hunt for crucial rare earth metals, to lessen its dependence on China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M0ENoz

Twitch avoids Russia ban over pirated Premier League games

Russia's state media reports that the matter was resolved after Twitch removed pirated recordings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35wo97L

Builder Persimmon lacks minimum house standards, report finds

Review also says the housebuilder's corporate culture needs to change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PPJL8I

Berkshire estate agents fined for forming fee-fixing cartel

Three Berkshire estate agents will pay fines of £605,000 between them after the CMA investigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sCBEEo

The Book People goes into administration

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed as the administrator while the troubled firm looks for a buyer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EpLlcf

Samsung chairman Lee Sang-hoon jailed for union sabotage

Lee Sang-hoon is sentenced to 18 months in prison for undermining legitimate union activities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YYv07u

Ofcom proposes locked-handset ban

Several mobile phone providers offer handsets that cannot easily be transferred to a new network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34qaTAh

Whirlpool washing machine danger revealed as recall launched

Half a million Hotpoint and Indesit machines are recalled, as Whirlpool faces another fire safety saga. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YWJQeL

Boeing suppliers' shares fall on production pause

The planemaker's parts-makers have been hurt by the decision to pause production of the 737 Max. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pv7bBu

Whirlpool boss apologises for recalling machines at Christmas

Jeff Noel says it is unfortunate timing, but after problems with some machines, customer safety comes first. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36GVe18

Glitter stink bomb 2.0 to deter 'porch pirates'

Individuals and companies are fighting back against those who steal packages from outside homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35wQYB4

Pound erases election gains amid no-deal Brexit concern

The pound is back down to where it was before the UK general election as Brexit concerns resurface. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M14fdG

Wetherspoon hit by 'temporary' pigs in blankets shortage

Wetherspoon is informing customers about the issue via posters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PrmuuJ

Sackler family 'transferred $10bn out of Purdue'

The family took far more money out of the OxyContin-producer after it admitted misleading marketing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YXpjag

UK unemployment falls to lowest level since 1975

Employment rises to all-time high, while wage growth slows less sharply than in three months to September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ps1lke

Top tech firms sued over DR Congo cobalt mining deaths

A lawsuit accuses Apple, Google, Tesla, Microsoft and others of using cobalt mined by child labour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rRFpG7

What's the best colour lighting for sleep?

Contrary to popular belief, the blue light from screens might not be that bad, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Er4L0m

The gender gap is on course to close.... in 99 years

Global gender inequality will take a century to eradicate and the UK's ranking has fallen six places. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PMZFkc

How charity apps may be making us more generous

There are more ways than ever to give to charity - so are these innovations spurring our generosity? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36HQtnW

How an economist helped thousands get a new kidney

Kidney exchange has helped thousands get a new kidney, and led to the Nobel Prize for Alvin Roth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36I92Zm

Boeing to temporarily halt 737 Max production in January

Manufacturer says it will stop production of troubled jet involved in two deadly crashes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M1PuXY

Top tech firms sued over DR Congo cobalt mining deaths

A lawsuit accuses Apple, Google, Tesla, Microsoft and others of using cobalt mined by child labour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rRFpG7

Shares surge as political and trade tensions ease

Investors have welcomed the election result as well as progress in resolving the US-China trade dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EmsUoP

BA strike threat removed after pilot pay deal

The airline and its pilots have struck a deal in a dispute that led to a mass walkout in September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PoN2Nb

Twitch sued for £2.1bn over Premier League by Russian firm

The Amazon-owned streaming giant is facing claims it illegally broadcast matches. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38JYnz1

Twitch sued for £2.1bn over Premier League by Russian firm

The Amazon-owned streaming giant is facing claims it illegally broadcast matches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38JYnz1

Instagram trains AI to detect offensive captions

The AI will tell users to reconsider their words before publishing, if they are deemed offensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M1te0d

Workers secure fresh victory over Post Office

A judge's ruling over the IT system comes after the Post Office offered a £58m deal for workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36GPyEu

Apple shareholders set to vote on human-rights policies

A US regulator ruled a freedom-of-expression motion filed by campaigners should be put to shareholders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RT950h

Apple shareholders set to vote on human-rights policies

A US regulator ruled a freedom-of-expression motion filed by campaigners should be put to shareholders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RT950h

Pre-Christmas shopping discounts 'could hit 50%'

Discounting by retailers in the run-up to Christmas is predicted to reach record heights in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RYAuOu

Google scraps Chrome 79 update over critical data bug

Developers are complaining that their apps are being rendered unusable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Et0g57

Police swoop on suspected darknet fake banknote buyers

Homes are raided across seven countries as police target buyers of notes sold via the darknet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqeZnJ

Pro-Indian 'fake websites targeted decision makers in Europe'

Fake sites and groups lobbying for India influenced decision makers in Europe, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PudTHT

Northern rail delays: Cancellations as new timetable begins

The rail operator had said 50 new trains would be introduced, but is reporting a shortage of drivers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34sFi0S

Two ex-Serco bosses charged with fraud over alleged tagging scandal

Nicholas Woods and Simon Marshall are charged over an alleged scandal involving tagging criminals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M1jrHH

More House of Fraser stores to close, warns Mike Ashley

Sports Direct says it will be closing 'unprofitable' House of Fraser stores in the next 12 months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PpuhJt

Water firms forced to cut bills by £50 by 2025

Water bills will come down after 1 April 2020 after the regulator set out new pricing rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sv4bf8

Hallmark apologizes for pulling same-sex ads

The company withdrew the adverts under pressure from conservatives, then reversed its decision. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38KaQTc

PewDiePie to take break from YouTube as 'feeling very tired'

The Swedish star, 29, has been involved in accusations of racism and anti-Semitism in recent years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CmyNX

Christmas lights from online sellers 'can be fire risk'

Which? says six out of 13 sets of Christmas lights it bought from online marketplaces were unsafe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34p2kWH

What does business want from Boris?

Many firms will welcome an end to the Brexit stalemate but firms want action elsewhere too. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36F8Slr

How a university dropout built a toy empire

Nick Mowbray went from sleeping on the factory floor to leading a multi-million dollar toy firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36A9hWj

Iran 'foils second cyber-attack in a week'

The hack targeted government computer systems, the country's telecommunications minister says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PFW7Qw

Climate change: Longest talks end with compromise deal

Exhausted delegates reach agreement on the key question of ambition with tricky issues postponed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sqtKOu

Faulty valve leaves thousands without water in Bedfordshire

About five thousand homes are still without water but Anglian Water hopes supplies will be restored. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35o6n6G

British Steel takeover 'making progress'

China's Jingye denies a newspaper report suggesting its bid to rescue the firm could collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34q7BwW

Mesut Ozil: Arsenal-Manchester City game removed from schedules by China state TV

China's state broadcaster CCTV has removed Sunday's Arsenal-Manchester City game from its schedule after comments made by Gunners midfielder Mesut Ozil, state media has reported. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YPl2oW

Jailed Post Office worker: I wanted to kill myself

The BBC speaks to people who were sent to prison after being accused of theft by the Post Office. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tk8E4R

Last days of Long Clawson village butcher's shop

It has been run by three generations of the same family and originally delivered meat by horse and cart. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EhtcwY

Post Office IT fiasco: 'Decade of hell' for accused

Those accused of false accounting and theft by the Post Office tell how their lives were devastated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YN2Yfi

Dare to Dream: The organisation getting women into aviation

Captain Phatsima founded Dare to Dream, an organisation trying to get women into aviation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RUQiBt

The prize app designed to help deaf children in school

The winning app is being developed by Amazon Web Services and will be released for use in schools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36BS5Qd

Boy, 5, given prosthetic arm that lets him hug brother

Five-year-old Jacob Scrimshaw was born eight weeks early with most of his left arm missing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38BjJ1A

General election 2019: Viral videos about the NHS dominate the digital campaign

Videos about the NHS received the highest views and shares on social media platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38B7UbJ

Switching broadband provider 'could save £120'

More than three-quarters of consumers who haggled were offered a better deal, according to Which? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LVWTb9

Switching broadband provider 'could save £120'

More than three-quarters of consumers who haggled were offered a better deal, according to Which? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LVWTb9

Check your train time - new timetables begin

New rail timetables come in on Sunday, with more and speedier services promised on some routes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tgYcuW

Quadriga: Lawyers for users of bankrupt crypto firm seek exhumation of founder

Lawyers for Quadriga users say there are "questionable circumstances" behind Gerald Cotten's death. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YLGQSn

Quadriga: Lawyers for users of bankrupt crypto firm seek exhumation of founder

Lawyers for Quadriga users say there are "questionable circumstances" behind Gerald Cotten's death. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YLGQSn

What the Conservatives' win means for your money

Promises have been made and plans put in place that will have an effect on your finances after the election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LSAyvk

The Game Awards 2019: All the winners and big reveals

Sekiro takes home game of the year as Xbox confirm new console for 2020 and big titles get a new trailers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34jcMPk

Tariffs on hold in early US-China trade deal

The so-called phase one deal will see billions of dollars in tariffs removed or delayed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35gQizS

Viagogo's takeover of StubHub faces competition probe

The regulator is considering whether the takeover will lead to "a substantial lessening of competition". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LQKN36

Timetable set for Woodford fund repayments

Stricken investors in Neil Woodford's former flagship fund will receive their first payments on 20 January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38wtbU1

General Election 2019: How computers wrote BBC election result stories

The BBC carried out its biggest test of machine-generated journalism to cover the general election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EkqR4h

The content creation market in Kenya

The internet is driving Kenya's entertainment industry and content creators are making money online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RTTgpQ

Modelling breakthrough for soft robots 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/2qNPdAx

Businesses urge Johnson to secure trade deals

Bosses have called on the prime minister to secure the future terms of trade with the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RMU6EZ

Qantas picks Airbus over Boeing for longest flights

The move marks a fresh blow to rival Boeing as it deals with the fallout from its grounded 737 Max jets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RPbt7Z

Where the money is really made at Amazon

Amazon's cloud computing business has been a big hit, but faces some big challenges as its boss explains. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YGqZEG

How the snow globe became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the snow globe became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ed77zJ

Trump 'signs off' on deal to pause US-China trade war

The two sides have reportedly reached a deal days before another round of tariffs was due to start. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Eapu8f

Pound soars on exit poll forecast of Tory majority

Sterling surges 2.2% to its highest level since last June after figures suggest an 86-seat majority. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34m5qe4

Emotion-detecting tech must be restricted by law - AI Now

A US-based AI institute says that the science behind the technology rests on "shaky foundations". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tdoxdh

Apology over railcards issued with missing photos

National Rail has apologised for a glitch which meant some railcards were issued without photographs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RMyGbg

Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall restaurant closes

The restaurant had trained more than 200 apprentices since it opened in Newquay, in 2006. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YH10wO

Trump says US and China 'very close' to trade deal

US stocks rally on the president's tweet, which comes days before another planned round of tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34gle1R

Man killed by Lexus car being remotely started

Michael Kosanovich was standing between two cars when one was accidentally started with a remote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35fejaz

Minecraft diamond challenge leaves AI creators stumped

Humans usually take minutes to learn how to find diamonds in the game, but AI agents struggled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rE07ct

Santa hacker speaks to girl via smart camera

Video shows a hacker talking to a young girl in her bedroom via her family's Ring camera. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YFa3P7

Inaccurate bills are energy customers' biggest complaint, charity says

Three in five say bills are the source of problems, as Citizens Advice rates the best and worst firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLcGcK

Championship 'bubble waiting to burst' with clubs posting record losses in Premier League 'gamble'

BBC Radio 5 Live's Investigations Unit explores the financial picture of the Championship - with one former chairman saying "thank God we're out". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ru3TFr

Superdry founder 'pleased with progress' despite loss

The fashion chain's founder Julian Dunkerton says it will take time to revive the High Street brand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RJfFGp

The NHS robots performing major surgery

It all seems futuristic but 2019 has seen a boom in the use of cutting edge robotic technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35c6PVy

Full university scholarships offered to video gamers in Pennsylvania

The new game on US university campuses is behind computer screens as esports gets major investment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YBYuYW

Trump tariff deadline looms: 'It's very scary'

US customers could pay billions more for shoes each year if new tariffs on China take effect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJbkPW

'My boss lets us book hangover days'

One firm lets employees work from the comfort of their own sofa, even after they've been out drinking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38ubHHM

'I order takeaways six nights a week'

Ben Roberts spends up to £1,600 a month ordering in, more than three times the national average for a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LLpCPU

Chemists demand clarity on cannabis-related goods

Non-medicinal CBD is now on sale in High Street shops across the country, including chemists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E9PrFi

How millennials are changing the perfume business

Perfumers describe how they're adapting to calls for sustainable contents and gender-neutral smells. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qNbuhU

BBC iPlayer stops working on some Samsung TVs

Eleven models are not expected to get a fix until after the Christmas holiday season. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35aw4Yw

Boeing: Regulator admits 'mistake' over aircraft crashes

The Federal Aviation Administration predicted accidents but took no action until a second crash. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36rzBBW

Brexit: Free trade deals 'won't offset leaving EU'

New trade deals won't compensate for the economic damage of leaving the EU, Newsnight analysis finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RJBDJo

Supercuts strikes rescue deal saving 1,000 jobs

The owner of the Supercuts and Regis hairdressing chains has been saved from administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36qNeRE

France strike: PM Édouard Philippe outlines 'fairer' pension plan

Prime Minister Édouard Philippe outlines controversial plans he says will create a fairer system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sj6dPi

YouTube bans 'malicious insults and veiled threats'

Videos containing insults based on race and sexual orientation will be removed, YouTube says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qHZWfP

Nintendo Switch goes on sale in China with just one first-party game

Super Smash Bros is the only first-party Nintendo title approved for sale in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sku29K

Nintendo Switch goes on sale in China with just one first-party game

Super Smash Bros is the only first-party Nintendo title approved for sale in the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sku29K

Internet provider faces big GDPR fine for lax call centre checks

Internet company is accused of only asking for a name and date of birth before sharing personal data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P8GZMy

Internet provider faces big GDPR fine for lax call centre checks

Internet company is accused of only asking for a name and date of birth before sharing personal data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8GZMy

UK pub sector expands for first time in 10 years

Official figures show there were 320 more pubs in Britain this March than a year earlier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38uGRi4

Tata's Orb steel plant in Newport has two potential buyers

Tata previously said it was shutting the steelworks, putting up to 380 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RCDFuZ

Post Office settles IT ‘fraud’ case for £58m

The Post Office has settled a long-running dispute with sub-postmasters over its Horizon IT system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RE4PkW

Amazon told to answer Deliveroo deal concerns in five days

The competition watchdog is worried the tie-up could increase delivery prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34gShTy

Stagecoach founders Brian Souter and Ann Gloag stepping down

Sir Brian Souter will step down as chairman while Dame Ann Gloag will also step back from the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E3ug7A

Most googled questions of 2019 revealed

Do you know how to eat a pineapple, who Caitlyn Jenner is or what is Area 51 is? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34aZsMS

The secrets of 'food porn' viral videos

Is the fashion for filming calorie-saturated food videos encouraging unhealthy eating? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/342HZGb

Aramco shares jump in world's biggest ever market debut

The Saudi oil giant's share sale comes after months of uncertainty over the initial public offering. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E7g2Tb

'World's first' fully-electric commercial flight takes off

A fully electric seaplane flight has been hailed by operators as the start of a third "aviation era". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35bcGdS

'World's first' fully-electric commercial flight takes off

A fully electric seaplane flight has been hailed by operators as the start of a third "aviation era". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35bcGdS

Most-viewed mansions of 2019 revealed

Castles and mirrored ceilings attracted clicks among window shoppers on a property website. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EhPQWh

'I won't sleep for over 24 hours on election night'

Many currency traders will be working through the night on 12 December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ryJOO3

Can governments ever run out of money?

In the UK and US, political parties are promising spending splurges. Is more borrowing sensible? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LJ6zFP

Members of child abuse WhatsApp group arrested in 11 countries

The global investigation, led by Spain's National Police, tracked down 33 members of the group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36oxtee

WTO chief: 'Months' needed to fix disputes body

The world trade body has ground to a halt because the US has blocked the appointment of new judges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35atz8n

Maurice Saatchi quits advertising firm he co-founded

M&C Saatchi shares have collapsed this year from a high of about £4 each to 103 pence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sczMSI

Exxon wins New York climate change fight

A judge rules the firm did not mislead investors about climate change risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/345C5UL

Man beats AI drone in first race of its kind

The team behind the fasted automated drone walked away with $1m. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YERdr9

McDonald’s latest fast food chain to join vegan craze

The fast food chain will launch its first vegan meal option in the UK as more people cut down on meat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YxpGrK

USMCA: Agreement reached on Nafta trade deal replacement

Democrats in Congress agree to approve the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P7GkLl

General election 2019: Ads are 'indecent, dishonest and untruthful'

Campaigners say fact checks of political ads must become legally required after a "fake news" election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PwLaRu

George Laurer, co-inventor of the barcode, dies at 94

The US engineer helped to perfect the technology to read barcodes, which revolutionised retail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pz3TMf

Influencer jailed for plot to steal website at gunpoint

Rossi Lorathio Adams II is sentenced to 14 years in prison. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qDQUQZ

Online prescribing 'must get safer'

A UK coroner warns there could be more deaths unless regulation is tightened. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4DuQW

George Laurer, co-inventor of the barcode, dies at 94

The US engineer helped to perfect the technology to read barcodes, which revolutionised retail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pz3TMf

UK economic growth slowest in nearly seven years

GDP rises by 0.7% last month year-on-year, the weakest since March 2012, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E9gFeR

Wetherspoon 'to create 10,000 jobs over four years'

The chain says it will invest £200m in new pubs and hotels, as well as enlarging existing ones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PyOzPJ

Thomas Cook customers get apology for refund delay

The body repaying cash owed after the firm's collapse says it is "working tirelessly" on payments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qDeNYV

Ted Baker bosses resign as firm issues profit warning

The chief executive and executive chairman at the High Street fashion retailer are to step down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RBjuNV

SoftBank selling its stake in dog-walking app - reports

The move would mark another disappointment in a bad year for the Japanese investment giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3ucei

'Hackable' karaoke and walkie talkie toys found by Which?

Strangers could connect to the toys via Bluetooth in certain cases, the consumer body claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/346deQS

SoftBank selling its stake in dog-walking app - reports

The move would mark another disappointment in a bad year for the Japanese investment giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P3ucei

'Hackable' karaoke and walkie talkie toys found by Which?

Strangers could connect to the toys via Bluetooth in certain cases, the consumer body claims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/346deQS

The secrets of 'food porn' viral videos

Is the fashion for filming calorie-saturated food videos encouraging unhealthy eating? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/342HZGb

British power plant promises to go carbon negative

Drax, which generates 5% of UK power, says it will capture more carbon than it produces by 2030. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36kIZY0

'I slept in a cupboard for three months'

Entrepreneur Mathias Mikkelsen was so desperate to get into a 'hacker house' he slept in a closet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qCyOii

E-scooter company Unicorn goes bust after spending big on Facebook ads

The Texas-based company reportedly sold just 350 of its $699 commuter scooters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PrSQEp

E-scooter company Unicorn goes bust after spending big on Facebook ads

The Texas-based company reportedly sold just 350 of its $699 commuter scooters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PrSQEp

LinkedIn loneliness video by Canterbury man goes viral

Mark Gaisford made a video about having no close friends and it went viral on social media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33ZKoBC

BioShock returns for more gene-enhanced gaming

A fourth release in the critically acclaimed series is announced, after many feared it to be dead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PuiPuR

Paul Volcker: Former US Federal Reserve chief dies aged 92

The former head of the US Federal Reserve was known for fighting inflation in the 1980s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LxU1kH

Thomas Cook refunds 40,000 customers by deadline

The figure is two-thirds the number the regulator hoped to refund at the end of a 60-day deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YyEtlL

'It's inexcusable we don't know who we can hire'

The Conservatives' immigration plans lack clarity, says the head of a UK business group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Prc6SC

Privacy campaigner sought over child abuse charges

Privacy International founder Simon Davies has been wanted by police in Australia since 2016. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E11eFD

Rise of SUVs 'makes mockery' of electric car push

Exhaust emissions from new cars have been increasing for the past three years, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38kI2ke

Sausage roll enthusiast LadBaby takes aim at second Christmas number one

The YouTube star, who landed last year's Christmas number one, is back - sausage rolls and all. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RvPkvk

Investors withdraw £100m from UK property funds

Many have been shaken by the suspension of withdrawals from a leading property fund last week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/344J5Be

Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot crashes into police car

The driver put his Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot in order to check on his dog in the back seat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s6695F

Rise of SUVs 'makes mockery' of electric car push

Exhaust emissions from new cars have been increasing for the past three years, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38kI2ke

Billionaire John Caudwell goes head-to-head with Labour's John McDonnell

John Caudwell goes head-to-head with the shadow chancellor after he stated that nobody needs or deserves to be a billionaire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DXnq3F

'If HS2 doesn't come to Crewe, what then?'

The demise of Crewe's railway industry has hit people hard. What are their hopes for the future? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38iFymd

Woman shocked over details on 'revenge porn' site

Becky's discovery led thousands of other women to find their information had been posted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P0WXsc

Should children watch toy unboxing videos?

Millions of kids are watching toy unboxing videos in the run-up to Christmas. Should parents be concerned? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RBfyN5

'I slept in a Silicon Valley cupboard for months'

Entrepreneur Mathias Mikkelsen was so desperate to get into a 'hacker house' he slept in a closet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qCyOii

Tesco considers sale of Thai and Malaysian stores

The move comes as Britain's biggest retailer focuses on its domestic business in the wake of an accounting scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LBXwX9

General election 2019: Labour vows Budget 'to end austerity' in first 100 days

John McDonnell will also set out plans for "democratic control" of nationalised water and energy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LAHcpU

Scottish private sector output expands, says RBS survey

A regular RBS survey suggests there are "some positive signs" for firms, after output grows in November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PprXRv

Polluting firms 'will be hit by climate policies'

Which business sectors will be winners and losers when, and if, climate change policies take affect? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PoRj28

How to have a more sustainable Christmas

From renting your tree, to sponsoring a turkey, a growing number of people are having a greener Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DQfuB8

General Election 2019: Has your local Facebook group been hijacked by politics?

Up and down the UK, moderators are grappling with an upsurge in political debate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DZzDVq

China exports fall again as US trade war continues

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

General Election 2019: Johnson insists no NI-GB goods checks post-Brexit

The PM says a leaked Treasury document that says there will be customs checks is "wrong". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DY8Ska

Avanti starts running West Coast Main Line after Virgin franchise ends

The last Virgin train left Euston on Saturday evening, ending Britain's longest-running rail franchise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36bFa7k

Seychelles: The island nation with a novel way to tackle climate change

The Seychelles has swapped 5% of its national debt for a cash injection to fight climate change and save its ocean. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PBp54n

HMV faces the music in Christmas crunch test

Canadian Doug Putman rescued the UK music chain, but will the festive season make or break it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33ZQBxt

Trade disputes settlement system facing crisis

The World Trade Organization faces a crisis in its system for resolving disputes between members. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34YWa0k

Virgin Trains: Final service departs as UK's longest-running rail franchise ends

The last Virgin train left London at 21:42, marking the end of Britain's longest-running rail franchise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YtUGZr

Pensioner in £193,000 inheritance battle after sort code error

A 74-year-old had his share of an inheritance withheld after providing the wrong sort code number. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RFV1qX

General election 2019: What to look out for on the economy

BBC Business Editor Faisal Islam looks at the economic issues at stake in the election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sW1YK3

Sweden's Ericsson to pay over $1bn to settle US corruption probe

The telecoms giant has agreed to pay to resolve bribery allegations, the US justice department says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Ylqnp

General election 2019: Reddit says UK-US trade talks document leak 'linked to Russia'

The papers had their first wide burst of attention when unveiled in the election campaign by Labour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YnXaZD

'How smart home tech helps me live independently'

Specially designed tech is allowing Adam, who has Down's syndrome, to live without in-home carers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3505sZV

NHS e-health systems 'risk patient safety'

The use 21 separate electronic record systems in NHS hospitals across England 'could lead to errors'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DVWvoS

Sweden's Ericsson to pay over $1bn to settle US corruption probe

The telecoms giant has agreed to pay to resolve bribery allegations, the US justice department says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34Ylqnp

Elon Musk wins 'pedo guy' defamation case

The Tesla founder did not defame a UK diver who helped in a Thai cave rescue, a US jury finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DVMesJ

Elon Musk wins 'pedo guy' defamation case

The Tesla founder did not defame a UK diver who helped in a Thai cave rescue, a US jury finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DVMesJ

Bug busters: The tech behind new vaccines

A revolution in the way vaccines are developed is raising hopes of faster protection from deadly infections. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rV1Rhf

Thomas Cook: 'They told me the money was safe'

Many angry Thomas Cook customers are still awaiting refunds for the holidays that never happened. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34Yz4qO

Labour pledges to electrify UK bus fleet

It wants to electrify UK buses by 2030, but the Tories say Labour would "scrap vital new roads". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34XCHgL

US jobs growth jumps in November

The economy added a higher-than-expected 266,000 jobs, helped by the return of striking GM workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Wl2Vg

Eddie Stobart rescue vote passes 'overwhelmingly'

Shareholders pass survival plan for the company famed for its distinctive green and red lorries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OWiBxO

Saudi Aramco's eight decades of history

Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco traces its history back to the 1930s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38fs22L

Lloyd's of London staff told to behave at Christmas parties

The centuries-old specialist insurance market has faced a raft of complaints about bullying and sexism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33ODIpW

Kashmir users kicked off WhatsApp

A four-month internet blackout in the region means accounts are classed as inactive and shut down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PpEGE2

First fine for Chinese firm over unlicensed game

The company, which has not been named by authorities, has been fined 700,000 yuan (£75,800). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DVbLSA

Uber had 6,000 US sexual assault reports in two years

The figures come as the ride-hailing company is under intense pressure globally over safety issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qplIom

Preston-to-Scotland rail fares to be capped

The UK's competition regulator strikes a deal with the new operators of the West Coast Rail franchise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34WpQLJ

Garuda airline boss to lose job over smuggled motorbike

The boss of Indonesia's national airline is accused of not declaring the importation of a Harley Davidson. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RoYERK

Macron pension reform: France braces for second day of strikes

Transport and services will once again be affected after 800,000 marched in protests on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38984Xv

Macron pension reform: Why are French workers on strike?

Hospital staff, police and transport employees join France's biggest strike in decades - but what for? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36bBra1

Uber had 6,000 US sexual assault reports in two years

The figures come as the ride-hailing company is under intense pressure globally over safety issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qplIom

Electric eel lights up Christmas tree and other news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak look at some of the best technology stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DTPhRW

Rory Cellan-Jones: Reporting the news with Parkinson's

The BBC's technology correspondent shares how he manages Parkinson's in the workplace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ORfkQ9

Bug busters: The tech behind new vaccines

A revolution in the way vaccines are developed is raising hopes of faster protection from deadly infections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rV1Rhf

Cambodia's bicycle firms face bumps in the road

The Asian nation has built up a bike building industry, but human rights concerns could put the brakes on growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YfU3Tg

How the egg box became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the egg box became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yq9CrB

Saudi Aramco raises $25.6bn in world's biggest share sale

The oil giant's listing is the biggest ever, surpassing that of China's Alibaba in 2014. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38exEdU

Drones monitor south coast of England for migrant boats

The Home Office is deploying remotely-piloted aircraft to search the English Channel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pkmds7

Daddy Yankee, Stormzy and Billie Eilish are YouTube's most-watched of 2019

Stormzy's Vossi Bop topped the charts in the UK, but Latin Pop ruled around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38dRFRQ

Chinese residents worry about rise of facial recognition

A study by a Beijing-based body indicates many are worried about their biometric data being hacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34XSUlW

Thomas Cook customers face further refund delays

The aviation regulator will not be able to refund a third of package holiday claims by its own deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RolRmZ

DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman switches to Google

The man behind controversial Streams app is to join Google to develop AI solutions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OTZlAS

US charges Russian nationals over Evil Corp hacking attacks

The group allegedly stole "billions" worldwide and conducted work for a Russian intelligence agency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qo2RKl

Plum: Users of money app complain of long delays for withdrawals

Users say they have had to wait days to get their money out and have struggled to get information. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RpOdNF

HackerOne pays out $20,000 after 'sloppy' breach

A HackerOne community member is being paid $20,000 for finding a vulnerability in its own website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RpVux8

UK household debts see big increase

Debts including credit card debt and personal loans have risen 11% to £119bn in two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33SweSX

Apple iPhone 11 Pro 'can override location settings'

The phone maker denies any privacy flaw despite evidence locations are tracked even if set otherwise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pevzpn

Eddie Stobart faces crunch rescue vote

One of the troubled firm's largest shareholders wants to lend it £55m through costly, high-interest bonds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/366u1oo

British Steel's French site advertised for sale

China's Jingye has agreed to buy the whole company, but is reportedly furious about developments in France. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PiFJoT

Lotus Evija: The £2.2m electric hypercar

The Lotus Evija goes into production next year and Click gets a look at what drivers can expect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PeuZYX

Lotus Evija: The £2.2m electric hypercar

The Lotus Evija goes into production next year and Click gets a look at what drivers can expect. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PeuZYX

Peloton exercise bike ad mocked as being 'sexist' and 'dystopian'

A Christmas ad for the exercise bike firm has been mocked on social media as being "out of touch". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DGRKPL

Mars rover aims to grab a piece of history

British engineers test technologies that will be needed to bring samples of Martian rock to Earth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s0InaT

Macron pension reform: France braces for severe disruption amid strike

Transport and schools are expected to be severely affected amid warnings of mass demonstrations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33KSxd2

Huawei launches a new legal challenge against US ban

The Chinese company filed the case after it was labelled as a security threat by Washington. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33RJHub

Huawei launches a new legal challenge against US ban

The Chinese company filed the case after it was labelled as a security threat by Washington. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33RJHub

Cave diver tells court Elon Musk tweets 'humiliated' him

Vernon Unsworth tells a court that he felt "ashamed" after the Tesla founder dubbed him "pedo guy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/362C7hz

'I would sell a kidney for the Baby Yoda toy'

Star Wars fans really want toys of the Child, but it will not be out until next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33JsrqU

Coral dredging: 'It's going to cause irreversible damage'

Cayman Islands campaigners are fighting to stop coral reefs being dredged for bigger cruise liners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35VtJjS

HSBC to bring in single overdraft rate of 40%

The move will as much as quadruple the rate it charges some customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r5FPsf

Clintons strikes deal to avoid pre-Christmas collapse

The company will be sold back to its existing owners, saving 2,500 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/385BAxo

BolaWrap: LA police to use 'Batman-style' device to snare suspects

Police say the gadget can restrain people without force, amid scrutiny of law enforcement tactics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qopiPG

Instagram demands date of birth from new members

The photo-sharing network says it wants to protect young people by asking for their date of birth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36d5uOD

UK's biggest commercial property fund suspended

M&G blamed "Brexit-related political uncertainty" and difficulties in the retail sector for the freeze. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3637fO0

Huawei employee wrongfully jailed for 251 days

China's telecom giant has come under fire for its treatment of ex-employee Li Hongyuan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rgYAsu

Pound surges to two-year high against the euro

The pound is the highest against the dollar in seven months and the highest against the euro since May 2017. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PaAOGJ

Who is Sundar Pichai and what does Alphabet do?

The chief executive of Google is now in charge of its parent company Alphabet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DMscAU

Who is Sundar Pichai and what does Alphabet do?

The chief executive of Google is now in charge of its parent company Alphabet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DMscAU

Facebook's Zuckerberg rare interview inside home

The Facebook CEO, alongside his wife Priscilla, also stressed the company should not be broken up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Lq48r

Johnson backs tech tax despite Trump's threats

The prime minister set out his plan just hours after the US warned France of import tariffs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36bnF7l

Another Deliveroo TV ad banned for being misleading

The TV advert received the third highest number of complaints this year, the regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LkyEmV

'People of colour seem to be superglued to the floor'

Trevor Phillips says UK's biggest firms are failing to improve ethnic diversity in leadership roles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2re2W3B

Johnson backs tech tax despite Trump retaliation risk

The prime minister set out his plan just hours after the US warned France of import tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36bnF7l

Elon Musk testifies in California 'pedo guy' court case

The Tesla founder says his tweet about a British cave diver was responding to "an unprovoked attack". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ON21Ar

Peloton exercise bike ad mocked as being 'sexist' and 'dystopian'

A Christmas ad for the exercise bike firm has been mocked on social media as being "out of touch". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DGRKPL

How robust is the world's financial plumbing?

The Swift system has securely transferred data for decades, but faces growing geopolitical pressure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pbuezz

How China-US rivalry is dividing the internet

Will the rivalry between China and the US accelerate the division of the internet into two halves? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P8uqj8

Another Deliveroo TV ad banned for being misleading

The TV advert received the third highest number of complaints this year, the regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LkyEmV

Conservatives pledge £4.2bn for trains, buses and trams

The party promises new spending on trains, buses and trams outside London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35X8COj

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin to step down from parent firm

Larry Page and Sergey Brin announce they are stepping down from their positions at Alphabet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sFEMiV

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin to step down from parent firm

Larry Page and Sergey Brin announce they are stepping down from their positions at Alphabet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sFEMiV

Trump says China trade deal could take another year.

Markets slump as the US president sets off another bout of trade worries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2r1td5p

Iceland puts well-being ahead of GDP in budget

The Nordic nation's PM says modern governments need to value green energy and family welfare more. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35YgEX9

TikTok changes virtual gifts policy after BBC probe

The social network will not let under-18s purchase, send, or receive digital items on its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ZMnYa

Black Friday brings UK retailers 'welcome' boost

Sales volumes over the weekend in the UK rose by more than 7% from last year, Barclaycard says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35ZdIcR

TikTok suppressed disabled users' videos

Disability campaigners say it was "bizarre" to limit video views to reduce bullying on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33PEKSJ

Spotify reveals the decade's most-streamed songs, from Ariana Grande to Drake

Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Drake and Ariana Grande are among the most popular artists of the moment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YbCsvL

League of Legends firm to pay £8m to settle gender discrimination case

The publisher of the popular video game says it'll pay £8m to settle a broad gender discrimination case. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37Y71cS

Facebook chatbot offers to answer tricky questions

Employees get a chatbot to help them answer relatives' questions over the holidays. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qfGDdr

Sky to build huge new Elstree film studio

The media giant says 2,000 jobs will be created near the existing production site north of London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ybuxyw

Elon Musk 'pedo guy' defamation trial to begin

The Tesla boss is due to appear in court accused of defaming a British man during a 2018 cave rescue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qdQuAs

TSB fails to meet gender balance target

The bank aimed for women to hold half of its senior jobs by 2020 but have had to push that to 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rLvhhU

Elon Musk 'pedo guy' defamation trial to begin

The Tesla boss is due to appear in court accused of defaming a British man during a 2018 cave rescue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qdQuAs

TikTok sent US user data to China, lawsuit claims

The class action accuses TikTok of "surreptitiously" transferring data of American users to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DG73rY

TikTok sent US user data to China, lawsuit claims

The class action accuses TikTok of "surreptitiously" transferring data of American users to China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DG73rY

FaceApp may pose 'counterintelligence threat' says FBI

It comes amid rising US concern over security risks posed by products made by foreign technology firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34L194z

FaceApp may pose 'counterintelligence threat' says FBI

It comes amid rising US concern over security risks posed by products made by foreign technology firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34L194z

How China-US rivalry is dividing the internet

Will the rivalry between China and the US accelerate the division of the internet into two halves? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8uqj8

Raiding factories, freeing children

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi has been freeing children from slavery for more than 30 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34IsuVj

Could you make money from renting your clothes?

A fashion industry executive is hoping to make clothing rental a popular trend in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2swvV2X

'We try to make good food emotionally addictive'

John Vincent, co-founder of healthy fast food chain Leon, explains the ethos behind the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34EUdG5

US mulls retaliation to French tech tax

The list of items that could be hit with tariffs includes cheese, sparkling wine, make-up and handbags. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37XdTXX

Apple Pay speeds up payments on the Tube

The adjustment for iPhone and Apple Watch users is intended to shorten queues at station barriers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33HzK24

AI cameras to catch texting Australian drivers

The system, which can spot a driver holding a phone, was activated in New South Wales on 1 December. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LfJvOH

Volkswagen: UK motorists begin mass claim over emissions scandal

About 100,000 UK car buyers start compensation claim over the Volkswagen emissions scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ODNQNP

Trump restores tariffs on steel from Brazil and Argentina

The US President says the countries' weak currencies and cheap exports are harming US farmers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P07Xos

Facebook to let users upload all photos to Google

It's part of the company's drive to let people move their data to other services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qgp50W

Amazon's AI musical keyboard 'sounds terrible'

The device automatically elaborates on tunes played by keyboardists, using a variety of musical styles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33JHRLz

Android 'spoofing' bug helps targets bank accounts

Banking apps were hit by cyber-thieves who spoofed login pages to steal account details. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rHKrES

Amazon's AI musical keyboard 'sounds terrible'

The device automatically elaborates on tunes played by keyboardists, using a variety of musical styles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33JHRLz

Disabled workers face a 12.2% pay gap

The Office for National Statistics says London has the highest gap, with Scotland the narrowest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DFKaok

Android 'spoofing' bug helps targets bank accounts

Banking apps were hit by cyber-thieves who spoofed login pages to steal account details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rHKrES

Amazon pulls Auschwitz-themed Christmas ornaments

Poland's Auschwitz Memorial called on the retailer to halt sales of the "disturbing" merchandise from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33HASTw

General election 2019: Facebook bans Tory ad over BBC footage

The social media giant says the Tory video infringed the BBC's intellectual property rights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yb8Crh

Meng Wanzhou: Oil paintings and books for detained Huawei executive

Meng Wanzou is fighting extradition to the US on charges of violating sanctions against Iran. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rJxyKj

Ted Baker probes £25m stock overstatement

The fashion retailer appoints a major law firm and independent accountants to carry out a review. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LdOJL7

South Western Railway strike: 27-day walk out begins

It follows a row over guards on South Western Railway services, which run from London Waterloo. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RbsQ2O

Amazon pulls Auschwitz-themed Christmas ornaments

Poland's Auschwitz Memorial called on the retailer to halt sales of the "disturbing" merchandise from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33HASTw

Meng Wanzhou: Oil paintings and books for detained Huawei executive

Meng Wanzhou's experience contrasts with two Canadians detained in China shortly after her arrest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2rJxyKj

Cyber Monday expected to rake in 'record US sales'

Retailers are poised for bumper Cyber Monday sales in the US after a record-breaking Black Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L9CbEk

General election 2019: Lib Dems won't support Labour nationalisation plans

Jo Swinson says Labour's plans to take utilities back into public ownership are "not the way forward". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qdR1m4

'I match clothes with my pug'

We look at the trend for matching the clothes you wear with your children, dog, cat or even horse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P0QLPP

'Exploited' workers propping up the building sector

The construction industry is trying to crack down on the use of underpaid labour, but it's a huge task. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ODkj6O

Brexit: Could the UK and EU sort a trade deal in months?

Even if the withdrawal agreement is approved, the future UK-EU trade relationship still requires much work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P0imAB

Labour pledges to cut rail fares by a third

The party vows to slash rail fares and make travel free for young people under the age of 16. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DCFJL2

General election 2019: Labour plans central train ticket bookings

The party is proposing a "one-stop shop" for fares with no booking fees if it wins the election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OA2MfO

China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37S8v8y

Mark Carney appointed UN envoy for climate action

The Bank of England governor will be mobilising private finance to take action on climate change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LbDtyS