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Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter tackle coronavirus fake news

Platforms are increasing efforts to block false information as the outbreak spreads and fear grows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RK6QM9

'Obscene' 18-month delay for DWP complaints

The government department responsible for child maintenance faces criticism for long delays. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RJFwOb

WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones

The messaging app will become obsolete on older operating systems from 1 Feb. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37MbcIm

MEPs vote for universal charging cable for mobiles

The decision will anger Apple which has argued against such a decision. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36QlW7n

Coronavirus: UK pharmacies see sanitiser sales spike

As the public buy hand cleansers and wipes, the experts say soap and warm water are best from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36NITrA

Airbus to pay SFO €1bn in corruption settlement

The payment is part of a €3.6bn deal involving authorities in the UK, France and the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GJ47MB

Final few hours until self-assessment tax deadline

Many thousands of people are leaving their tax return until the deadline of the end of Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36LNOtd

Eurozone economy barely growing at all

An official estimate puts growth in the region at 0.1% in the three months to the end of December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vGJQoZ

Huduma Namba: Kenya court halts biometric ID over data fears

Judges says data protection laws need to be enacted to safeguard a wealth of sensitive information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2terfzu

British Steel: France in threat to veto sale

France's finance minister has threatened to block the firm's takeover by China's Jingye, reports say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RHhi74

'I tested my new name at the coffee shop'

For young trans people, giving their new names to the barista can be the start of self-acceptance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Uacb0Z

Russia's use of facial recognition challenged in court

Moscow is rapidly expanding its use of live facial recognition technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UjAvO9

Tesla boss Elon Musk releases electronic dance track

Mr Musk posted a teaser picture of himself in a studio shortly before sharing the track, which he wrote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31dfh5Q

Brexit: What does it mean for my business?

BBC East business correspondent Richard Bond has been answering some of your big Brexit questions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GDaotj

Amazon: Christmas sales soar as other retailers struggle

Sales were up 20% over the festive season in sharp contrast to weakness at other retailers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ubwifk

Bank of England: City watchdog looks into pound's jump

The increase has raised questions over whether the decision to keep interest rates unchanged was leaked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31bxkcx

Aston Martin to raise £500m in emergency funding

Racing Point F1 team co-owner Lawrence Stroll will take a stake in the luxury carmaker under the plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uKl7iV

Wilbur Ross says Coronavirus could boost US jobs

US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross says firms may bring production back to the US in response to the virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uMeFYH

Vaping crackdown costs Juul investor more than $8bn

Marlboro-maker Altria says its stake in Juul is now worth less than a third of what it paid for it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OfysXg

Censorship claims emerge as TikTok gets political in India

A TikTok influencer says his videos on Hindu-Muslim unity have triggered censorship on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31axGQK

Making beautiful colours without toxic chemicals

Dyeing clothes uses a lot of water and chemicals, but new tech is drawing on nature for colours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RHL2kv

What ancient Rome may teach on post-Brexit tourism

As more Britons holiday at home and European visitor numbers fall, could we learn from ancient Rome? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38TXV0f

Brexit: 'You have to be optimistic as a fisherman'

Fishing is set to play a key role in post-Brexit trade negotiations between the UK and EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RHzkq0

HS2: Government review 'advises against cancelling' project

The review, seen by the BBC, advises against cancelling the high speed rail scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36J70aM

Manufacturers urge clarity on post-Brexit trade

As Britain prepares to leave EU, businesses say the future trading relationship remains unclear. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RHFFSa

Amazon: Christmas sales soar as other retailers struggle

The firm earned $87bn in sales in the last three months of 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ubwifk

Huawei: US 'to work with' UK over Chinese firm

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the countries can "resolve" differences over the Chinese firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SeNspR

Sonos apologises for revealing customer email addresses

It was writing to people who were unhappy about a decision to stop updates to the firm's older speakers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RGhu6Q

Sonos apologises for revealing customer email addresses

It was writing to people who were unhappy about a decision to stop updates to the firm's older speakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RGhu6Q

Artificial intelligence-created medicine to be used on humans for first time

A British start-up has developed a new drug much more quickly than traditional methods by using AI. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RJ8Zbb

Nintendo Switch overtakes 1990s SNES console in sales

The Switch is now Nintendo's third best-selling console after overtaking the SNES of the '90s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37GXp5E

Facebook settles facial recognition dispute

The tech giant makes a $550m settlement to users over storing biometric data without user consent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aXI16X

Greta Thunberg to trademark 'Fridays for Future'

The climate change activist said people had tried to sell products and make money in the movement's name. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/317z4nc

UK interest rates kept on hold at 0.75%

In Mark Carney's final meeting as Bank of England governor, policymakers vote 7-2 to keep rates unchanged. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aSEbMs

PG Tips could be sold by Unilever as cuppa goes out of fashion

Consumer goods giant Unilever says traditional tea sales are slowing as consumers change their habits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vz6ZJO

Star Wars: The life of a props trainee on set

As spending on UK film and TV production hits a record high, a props trainee describes her work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GCrp6O

Weapon-spotting tech tested by Las Vegas casino

Sensors can be placed discretely in a building's entrance or turnstile creating an invisible fence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S2988d

Facebook: Privacy scandals take toll on profits

The firm recorded its first annual decline in profits in at least five years in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aNqjmN

Most children sleep with mobile phone beside bed

The devices are "dominating" the lives of young people, says research. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GylhN9

Coronavirus: Technology giants join China shutdown

Google, Microsoft, and Amazon among the global companies taking action as the deadly virus spreads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uHehe0

Coronavirus: Technology giants join China shutdown

Google, Microsoft, and Amazon among the global companies taking action as the deadly virus spreads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uHehe0

Transgender flag and women in tuxedos among new emojis

The list of symbols to be released later this year offers more options to represent gender. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aRu8qZ

Customers 'overpaid for electricity for years'

The National Audit Office says electricity network firms have been allowed to make excess profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/317NCD7

Northern: Three things that went wrong at the rail firm

Why has the network been re-nationalised, and will this fix its problems? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36FvkdA

Tumble in UK car output 'a grave concern', says trade body

A 14% fall in output last year underlines the urgency of an EU trade deal, says the industry's trade body. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/313PJYV

'I was sacked and silenced for being trans'

Leading charity Stonewall lists this year's 'top 100’ LGBT employers in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vt56OE

Wonga borrowers 'to get 4.3% of compensation claims'

Claimants against the payday lender have been told they will receive little in compensation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38R0OiE

HS2: Chancellor Sajid Javid 'backs project' ahead of crucial meeting

It is understood the chancellor will tell Boris Johnson he supports the London to Birmingham rail link. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Gy8ytR

BBC suspends Red Button text switch-off

The service's closure is suspended a day before it was due to have started being phased out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U8aIYW

Boeing reports its first loss in two decades

The bill for the 737 Max crisis helped push it to a $636m loss for 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36EBcUu

Troubled rail firm Northern brought under government control

The government is to take control of Northern rail after two years of major delays and cancellations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O3eGhN

BT to charge people £50 for keeping old wi-fi routers

People will be asked to send their wi-fi router and TV box back at their end of the contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37BT9od

Transport: Translink buys its first hydrogen-fuelled buses

Water is the only exhaust emission from the vehicles built by Ballymena-based firm Wrightbus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CPc1d

BT to charge people £50 for keeping old wi-fi routers

People will be asked to send their wi-fi router and TV box back at their end of the contract. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37BT9od

StubHub told to clean up ticket sales

The Competition and Markets Authority has told ticket resale firm StubHub to make website changes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O9mM8r

5G: EU issues guidance on 'high-risk' suppliers

Member states have been given until the end of April to draw up security measures for 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O4IquA

Microsoft issues second 'final' Windows 7 update

The end of support for the ageing operating system turns out to be not quite the end. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O91S9u

UK house price growth at 14-month high, says the Nationwide

Prices rose by 1.9% compared with a year ago, but the Nationwide expects property values to be flat in 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tYnIFX

Avengers: Endgame - How we made the visual effects

Framestore's Stuart Penn explains the challenges of making Avengers: Endgame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UbFWi5

Ovo Energy to pay £8.9m for overcharging customers

More than half a million of the firm's customers received energy bills that were inaccurate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aLp9YZ

Hong Kong stock market takes a tumble on reopen

Coronavirus fears see the Hang Seng Index drop 3% after re-opening following the Chinese New Year break from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tPiBbe

How worried should we be about 'Big Brother' technology?

Why do we fear government surveillance, but voluntarily use technology which monitors our lives? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GvRDrF

How worried should we be about 'Big Brother' technology?

Why do we fear government surveillance, but voluntarily use technology which monitors our lives? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GvRDrF

Coronavirus: Starbucks closes 2,000 Chinese branches

The coffee giant is shutting half of its stores in the country and warns of the outbreak's financial impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aN1Wp7

Diabetes patients hit by glucose monitor shortage

Healthcare firm Abbott has been forced to apologise for failing to provide enough of the devices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u1voqO

Will the Bank of England cut interest rates?

Some think the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee will seek a cut on Thursday to help lift the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38LXgxZ

Apple 'closely monitoring' coronavirus

The outbreak has clouded the firm's forecast for the upcoming quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37zshVD

Zap! How microwaves and electricity are killing weeds

Electricity and microwaves are being used to kill weeds as alternatives are sought to chemicals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30XDRaG

CEO Secrets: Wipro boss on taking the 'risky path' at work

Abidali Neemuchwala, boss of the global Indian IT firm Wipro, shares his CEO Secrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/313XJJu

Apple 'closely monitoring' coronavirus

The outbreak has clouded the firm's forecast for the upcoming quarter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37zshVD

How will the Huawei 5G deal affect me?

The UK has decided to let Huawei continue to be used in its 5G networks but with restrictions, despite pressure from the US to block the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RyV1br

How microwaves and electricity are killing weeds

Electricity and microwaves are being used to kill weeds as alternatives are sought to chemicals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30XDRaG

Huawei set for limited role in UK 5G networks

The US failed to convince the Prime Minister to ban the Chinese firm from any involvement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/312URw5

Huawei set for limited role in UK 5G networks

UK to ban "high-risk vendors" from sensitive parts of 5G networks, but Chinese firm Huawei set to have limited role from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/312URw5

RBS: Developer who bought jet and yacht loses case against bank

Oliver Morley, who alleged a controversial division of the bank ruined his firm, has lost his case. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GtIiR9

Keeping your phone safe from prying eyes

A hack which stops people going through your phone when you want to show them something. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RByWcB

Huawei: Is it a security threat and what is its role in UK 5G?

Is Chinese tech giant Huawei really a security risk, and what is its role in the UK's 5G network? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aR42Eo

The silenced YouTube stars of Indian-administered Kashmir

Kashmiri Kalkharabs, a popular Kashmiri YouTube channel, has been forced into silence since August. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O7unoe

Banks asked to explain 40% overdraft rates

The City watchdog says most banks have set "very similar prices" under the new rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U61f4n

Airbus reaches deal to settle corruption probe

Reports say the aircraft maker could end up paying fines of more than £2.5bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GqkjT3

Coronavirus: Facebook staff told to avoid China travel

The social media giant has become the first big American company to tell its employees not to travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aNZS02

Examining the effects of Brexit on a Worthing pharmaceutical firm

Once the UK leaves the EU, new drugs will have to be tested here and in Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36wgSF0

£500m fund to restore Beeching rail cuts goes ahead amid criticism

The transport secretary is to unveil first two railway lines to receive funding to restore rural services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36xUGdi

Twitter and Facebook accounts for 15 NFL teams hacked

The American football teams were targeted by a group that said the accounts had lax security. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36CwKpz

Watchdog queries impact of £46m 'Get Ready for Brexit' campaign

The £46m publicity blitz did not leave people "significantly better prepared", says the NAO. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tVcFxd

Huawei 5G verdict is a decision with few good options

The government is due to decide on Tuesday whether to ban Huawei from the UK's 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U0fiZ9

Huawei 5G verdict is a decision with few good options

The government is due to decide on Tuesday whether to ban Huawei from the UK's 5G networks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U0fiZ9

Insurer Aviva apologises to mistaken Michaels

Several thousand customers receive an apology from Aviva after they were all wrongly called Michael. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2t2DYFn

Northern Rail: Your tales of 'atrocious' service

Commuters and business owners in one village express their frustration about rail disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30YE0e3

Sainsbury's pledges £1bn to cut emissions to zero by 2040

The retailer says it can hit "net zero" by 2040 with action on food waste, packaging and water use. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O4f1kq

The man teaching 300 million people a new language

Luis von Ahn is the founder and boss of Duolingo, the world's most popular language learning app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GqF6Wp

Meadowhall facial recognition scheme troubles watchdog

Regulator calls for inspections after details of police tie-up with Meadowhall scheme emerge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aNqQVL

Twitter and Facebook accounts for 15 NFL teams hacked

The American football teams were targeted by a group that said the accounts had lax security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CwKpz

Don Cameron: The Scot shaping the history of hot air balloons

Don Сameron built western Europe's first modern hot air balloon and is now the market leader in special-shaped creations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37ys0Cu

Government plans new laws for smart gadgets sold in UK

It is developing laws that would require manufacturers to make online devices more secure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GoNupo

BBC red button protest ahead of switch-off

A petition organised by a charity for blind people asks for the BBC to roll back their decision. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RuDpxx

UK to decide on Huawei 5G ban

The government is expected to make a decision about the Chinese technology giant on Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37GKIbj

UK to decide on Huawei 5G ban

The government is expected to make a decision about the Chinese technology giant on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37GKIbj

Davos 2020: How do we get more female leaders?

We asked a number of top Davos attendees how to boost the number of women in leadership roles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RsryzY

Amigo: Sub-prime lender puts itself up for sale

The sub-prime loans company has faced scrutiny from the regulator and complaints from customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O3Uo7J

Anger over Presidents Club clothing range

The charity that closed down after a groping scandal has had its name revived to sell dresses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38LwVQS

Shares and oil tumble on coronavirus fears

Worries over the virus' spread hit financial markets, with London's FTSE 100 down more than 2%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TZ52Av

Dos Santos: Whistleblower named a Football Leaks author

Man behind football revelations named a Luanda Leaks whistleblower about Africa's richest woman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uwrtCp

What can you use instead of Google and Facebook?

More and more companies are promising privacy online and an alternative to the big internet firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aDl8pu

Firms urged to crack down on office football chat

A management body says sports chat excludes women and is a 'gateway' to more laddish behaviour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TV2nrD

Coronavirus: Companies tell workers 'stay at home'

The moves come after the Chinese government extended the Lunar New Year holiday by three days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38DXTK3

Air India: Can the national carrier finally find a buyer?

The Indian government has said it will sell its entire stake in the loss-making national airline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36vZWOS

Almost 10,000 retail jobs lost this year

Tough competition on the UK High Street means there are more job losses to come, say insolvency specialists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aN9pEz

Fibre-laying tools aid rural broadband rollout

Openreach turns to machinery to speed up the rollout of fibre in rural areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O2asa0

Deepfake technology: Can you spot what's real?

Do you think you can tell what is real and fake? BBC presenter Radzi Chinyanganya tries out the latest techniques. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O274vN

Would Greta Thunberg generation play with these toys?

Toymakers are far from ditching cheap plastic figures, but is the industry moving to more sustainable products? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36qfbZv

Brexit day 50p coin unveiled by Chancellor Sajid Javid

It comes after the original batch of coins had to be melted down when the Brexit deadline was extended. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tRSvnF

Para-swimmer Grace Harvey speaks about walking in a robotic suit

Para-swimmer Grace Harvey reveals the mixed emotions she had after walking for the first time in a robotic suit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30StTaE

British Steel: Rival bidder on standby if Jingye sale fails

Turkish giant Cengiz is "ready to bid" if UK government rescue talks with Jingye fall through. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36w4J2G

Brexit: Zero tariff, zero quota aim for trade talks, says Barclay

The prime minister will set out trade talk details in a speech next month, says the Brexit secretary. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RqsXXU

HS2: Cabinet minister has 'gut feeling' rail project will be cleared

Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay tells the BBC he believes the high-speed rail project will go ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RPK44f

Boeing 777X: World’s largest twin-engine jet completes first flight

The 777X test flight comes after Boeing's 737 Max plane was grounded following two fatal crashes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vf9CQH

Memorial benches: 'A quiet reminder of people gone, but not forgotten'

Dedicated benches can be a place of solace, but may only be temporary and costs can be prohibitive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Gm4WL5

The rapid rise of 'Buy now, pay later'

Deals allowing customers to spread payments interest-free are increasing but charities warn of building debts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37quNO8

Coronavirus: Could it damage the global economy?

Inevitably, it will have economic consequences. But how severe and how far will they spread? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RNE8sM

UK's best High Street is Welsh valleys town Treorchy

Treorchy has been praised for a thriving community - bursting with independent businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GlY4O1

Harry and Meghan: Hagan Homes apologises over housing ads

Hagan Homes says its homes "fit for part-time royalty" campaign was intended to be "light-hearted". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RKMEbQ

Brexit: US 'wants to reach trade deal with UK this year'

The US's treasury secretary says he is "optimistic" a deal can be reached with the UK this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rr95UI

Overwatch and Call of Duty leagues move exclusively to YouTube

Activision Blizzard esports leagues are moving from Twitch to YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TUVWok

Fraud victims 'failed' as criminals 'operate with impunity' - report

A review into the handling of fraud cases finds forces have "not kept pace" with the rise in cases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tRMZkZ

Home sellers risk losing money over quick sales

Trading Standards warns homeowners to be careful when using quick-sale estate agents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38DSG4K

Facebook and YouTube moderators sign PTSD disclosure

Content moderators review hundreds of disturbing images each day for social media sites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36sFQF4

Watch Dogs Legion: Click goes inside the post-Brexit game

In a world first, Marc Cieslak interviews the creator of Watch Dogs: Legion inside his own game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vj6enX

Amazon owed £3m tax rebate amid Rugeley floor space row

The online giant wins its case against a local authority in a row about the size of its warehouse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RqwfdQ

Met Police to deploy facial recognition cameras

Police say the short-term deployments will check watchlists of suspects wanted for serious crimes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rq84MC

'Porn block' companies seek £3m in damages

Four companies are seeking a judicial review of the decision to scrap age verification plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vjHOea

Wetherspoons: Pub chain tells parents to stick to two drinks

The pub chain says it wants to deter "unruly behaviour" in pubs by children left unsupervised. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RngSTn

Facebook's Sir Nick criticised over WhatsApp security

Sir Nick Clegg did not acknowledge WhatsApp security flaws in a BBC interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36o6HSw

UK firms see boost as uncertainty eases, survey says

UK manufacturing and services saw their best month for more than a year in January, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RROzLY

British Steel: Jingye deal could mean 500 job cuts, unions say

About 10% of the workforce could be axed if the firm is bought by China's Jingye, three unions say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aHbl1k

Rolls-Royce plans mini nuclear reactors by 2029

The firm says it plans to build up to 15 of the mini reactors, which can be delivered by a lorry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Gk1kt7

Just Eat merger probe 'shocking and unwarranted'

A key investor reacts angrily to news of a competition inquiry into the planned £5.9bn deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sUi7Qz

Could feathers inspire plane wing design 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/2RIElgN

Sonos CEO says speakers will work 'as long as possible'

The company said it was sorry for the confusion caused by plans to stop sending updates to legacy speakers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NV2yiL

China's travel industry counts cost of coronavirus

Airlines and hotels are having to pay out refunds to tourists affected by the deadly outbreak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38yBXQh

Tinder to add panic button and anti-catfishing tech

The move comes after criticism over the lack of safety issues offered by dating apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30OZBW3

Tinder to add panic button and anti-catfishing tech

The move comes after criticism over the lack of safety issues offered by dating apps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30OZBW3

John Stumpf: Ex-Wells Fargo boss pays $17.5m to settle charges

John Stumpf has also been banned from working for US national banks after a fake accounts scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Gfkr7E

Tesco to ditch plastic-wrap for multipack tins

Supermarket giant says the change will remove 350 million tonnes of plastic from the environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30ODf75

Sonos boss says speakers will work "as long as possible"

The speaker company said it was sorry for the confusion over software updates for older speakers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NV2yiL

What can you use instead of Google and Facebook?

More and more companies are promising privacy online and an alternative to the big internet firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDl8pu

HS2 risks not priced in at the start, say auditors

No-one took full account of how complex the project was going to be, says the spending watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30QdLWU

Tesco chief executive on getting rid of multi-wrap plastic use

Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis on the plan to ditch the plastic wrap on tinned food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36rRro5

Co-op faces equal pay claims from shop workers

More than 400 claimants have launched an equal pay action against the supermarket chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37th1KI

Bosses set out immigration priorities after Brexit

Industry groups band together to call for flexibility for skilled workers to enter the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TP8D3U

'I have to live on $1,175 a year'

Brazil's army of fruit workers speak of struggling with low pay and dangerous working conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36j69gX

George Soros: Trump is 'a conman and a narcissist'

The billionaire launches an attack on US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Xinping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tJzO5y

Davos 2020: Can Formula 1 really go 'carbon neutral' by 2030?

Can Formula 1 motor racing really go 'carbon neutral' by 2030? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36m6vDw

Swiss hospital drones to take off again

Two crashes prompted an investigation into safety standards, which is now complete. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30KQBkY

Apple says losing Lightning port will create waste

Some members of the European Parliament want all phone-makers to adopt a universal port. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38F19VD

Killer plague game tops charts amid coronavirus

Strategy game Plague Inc has become the bestselling app in China, eight years after its release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sMYfP4

Isabel dos Santos: Banker found dead in Lisbon

Nuno Ribeiro da Cunha managed the account of oil firm Sonangol, once chaired by Africa's richest woman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RkiTjb

Twitter demands AI company stops 'collecting faces'

Clearview's database is used by more than 600 world law-enforcement agencies to identify suspects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TTLldh

Morrisons supermarket axes 3,000 managers in huge shake-up

The supermarket says it will create 4,000 hourly-paid roles as part of a major restructuring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rk2PxE

Davos secret ranking: I'd love to see where I am

Reports suggest the conference categorises its most elite delegates numerically from one to seven. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36l3xPN

Amazon battles Microsoft over military cloud

It wants to pause a contract awarded by the Pentagon to Microsoft until a court rules on its appeal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RJFDIo

Asos boosted by record Black Friday trade

The online fashion retailer says it sold one black dress every second on the big trading day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37oQbTG

Coronavirus: Taobao warns firms not to profit from outbreak

Online giant Taobao tells sellers of protective gear not to take advantage of the outbreak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RLZdDR

US sees post-Brexit UK trade deal by end of 2020

The US treasury secretary says the deal is a priority and tells Greta Thunberg to study economics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38tspWI

Jeff Bezos hack: UN experts demand probe of Saudi crown prince

The UN experts' call comes amid reports Mohammed bin Salman's phone was used to hack the Amazon boss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NKjaK3

Tesla overtakes Volkswagen as value hits $100bn

Tesla sold more than 367,000 cars last year, just a fraction of its competitors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30KWnCX

Deepfakes: A threat to democracy or just a bit of fun?

Deepfakes, or computer-generated images of people, can be dangerous for democracy, warn experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sT2GIm

Deepfake videos: Can you really believe what you see?

With deepfake technology, it is getting easier to turn yourself into somebody else on screen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30JNnhH

Two weeks of leave for UK parents who lose a child

The law, which will come into force in April, will be the most generous in the world, ministers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NO4Sb5

Deepfakes: A threat to democracy or just a bit of fun?

Deepfakes, or computer-generated images of people, can be dangerous for democracy, warn experts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sT2GIm

Davos Diaries: Day 3

Davos Diaries: Day 3. What's happening on Thurs 23 Jan at Davos 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TQUqDx

'I had to get tickets... it was a huge sum: £397!'

As part of a BBC blog series, Sunneva María Svövudóttir from Iceland shares what she spent this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TKgFeB

Mental health at work: 'My boss let me go over my condition'

A worker and a chief executive tell their stories about mental health in the workplace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RGYsM3

FBI 'persuaded Apple to halt iCloud encryption'

Apple was reportedly working on the encryption feature two years ago but the FBI objected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GgdLq2

Boris Johnson urged to let Greggs workers keep bonus

The PM rejects claims by Jeremy Corbyn the government is not helping low paid workers on universal credit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NPT4p7

Sonos to end updates for old speakers

The announcement affects four models sold between 2006 and 2015. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37dotcB

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 500 jobs at its Halewood plant

The company says a change in shift patterns will "affects around 10% of Halewood's workforce". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30GJpq2

UK vows tech tax will go ahead despite US pressure

The US has warned it could respond by taxing UK car companies if the UK goes ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GefPyG

South Western Railway warned it could be placed in public hands

The government reveals South Western Railway's franchise is "not sustainable in the long term". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tFYHza

Davos: The plastic bags trying to save the planet

Daphna Nissenbaum discusses how her compostable plastic bags are made and how they could help save the planet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36imvqa

What's happening today at the World Economic Forum

What's happening today at the World Economic Forum from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uiOd91

New 'transformational' code to protect children's privacy online

Future generations will be "astonished" to think we did not protect kids, the information commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37gDRVF

Vodafone quits Facebook's Libra currency

Facebook's digital currency is dealt another blow as Vodafone becomes latest firm to withdraw. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38qAKdS

Jeff Bezos hack: Saudi Arabia calls claim ‘absurd’

The Saudi crown prince's WhatsApp account has reportedly been linked to the data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tHUmeJ

Ted Baker investigation finds £58m phantom stock

Accountants found that the retailer has overvalued its stock by an amount that is double previous estimates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RHmCGf

Sainsbury's chief executive Mike Coupe to retire

Boss of the supermarket group will be replaced by the former chief of Boots UK Simon Roberts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aCz96T

Jeff Bezos hack: Saudi Arabia calls claim ‘absurd’

The Saudi crown prince's WhatsApp account has reportedly been linked to the data breach. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tHUmeJ

Meng Wanzhou 'irreplaceable' to company, says Huawei executive

The Huawei CFO is fighting extradition to the US from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3atR67j

Meng Wanzhou 'irreplaceable' to company, says Huawei executive

The Huawei CFO is fighting extradition to the US from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3atR67j

GM's Cruise unveils its first driverless vehicle

The launch comes six months after Cruise delayed its self-driving vehicle service in San Francisco. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GcJc4A

GM's Cruise unveils its first driverless vehicle

The launch comes six months after Cruise delayed its self-driving vehicle service in San Francisco. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GcJc4A

Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'

Amber Coster's physical symptoms baffled doctors - until a psychiatrist examined her way of working. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uiU7a2

Sirius: 'You feel sorry for people who've invested a lot'

Mining giant Anglo American will buy Sirius, but for only a quarter of what it was worth months ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ulH9s2

What happens when we're too old to be 'useful'?

Can we afford to pay pensions, given the huge demographic challenge of our ageing population? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TKQbcU

Christmas magic vanishes for the UK toy industry

Toy sales fall by 6% for the second year in a row with politics blamed for the slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36boSuF

Boeing now expects 737 Max to be grounded to mid-2020

The plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two fatal crashes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJqZ2w

Davos: 'Forget about net zero, we need real zero' - Greta Thunberg

The 17-year-old activist tells world leaders that 'fiddling around with numbers' will not be enough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3auEmxo

Glenn Greenwald: Brazil accuses journalist of cyber-crimes

Brazilian authorities are seeking to charge Glenn Greenwald over alleged cyber-crimes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NJBNgX

People still want plastic bottles, says Coca-Cola

The drinks giant says it will not ditch plastic outright but will try to recycle more. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uostZ2

Sainsbury's to cut hundreds of management jobs

The supermarket giant plans to reduce staff numbers as it integrates further with Argos. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38tmLnO

Davos: Trump decries climate 'prophets of doom' with Thunberg in audience

The US president attacks activists at the World Economic Forum, with Greta Thunberg in the audience. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2unImPq

DDoS: Man who sold website defences pleads guilty to attacks

The US resident co-founded a service to help firms protect themselves from web attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37evBFL

France agrees to delay new tax on tech giants

A digital sales tax, that provoked a threat of tariffs from the US, has been postponed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36erng3

Network Rail probe over Northern and TransPennine routes

The rail regulator says Network Rail's performance was not good enough in the north and central England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rhk8Qh

Supersize TVs help Dixons buck High Street gloom

The retailer reports a rise in sales over the key Christmas trading period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Euwod

Davos 2020: Being a teen activist is all consuming

Still only 19, environmental activist Melati Wisjen launched her first campaign at the age of 12. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Euvk9

Disney+ to launch a week earlier than planned in the UK

The US media giant also confirmed the service will cost more than its earlier DisneyLife platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36cf83p

Rise in full-time female workers boosts employment

The number of women work has grown rose by 0.5% in November, the highest rise for a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30D9Qgj

Facebook to create 1,000 jobs in London

The new posts will take the tech giant's total number of employees in Britain to more than 4,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TJOUD0

Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive's extradition hearings begin

Meng Wanzhou is fighting an extradition request from the US following her arrest in Canada in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/369tXE0

Facebook to create 1,000 jobs in London

The new posts will take the tech giant's total number of employees in Britain to more than 4,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TJOUD0

New China virus: Drug makers soar on contagion fears

As the virus spreads, shares in face mask manufacturers also rose by the maximum 10% permitted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GbD6kR

Uber sells its India food delivery business to Zomato

The deal is likely to give Zomato an edge over its rival Swiggy in a fast-growing market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RgljiR

Davos summit: Protesters hike up to Davos

Several hundred protesters are making a three-day hike up to Davos, to coincide with President Trump's arrival at the World Economic Forum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R9ZLUO

Workplace bullying: 'Fear is the biggest factor'

A quarter of employees think their firm turns a blind eye to workplace harassment, says a report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G9VOJu

'I lost £90,000 in the House of Fraser sale'

The retailer went through a controversial insolvency process increasingly used to rescue firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NM9Jto

How Dan Aykroyd went from battling spirits to selling them

Hollywood actor Dan Aykroyd is also the boss of a popular vodka company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36b9zCl

Robot tanks: On patrol but not allowed to shoot

Sophisticated unmanned mini-tanks patrol alongside soldiers, but humans still decide when to shoot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30D3kpC

Yorkshire polyhalite mine: Investors may lose money

Anglo American has offered to buy the project for £405m, which is 5.5p a share. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NIUdi8

‘I turned down 50,000 francs to rent my shop during Davos’

Shop owner Catherine Kull Bineschedler says the annual corporate "invasion" is tough for locals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30EOXkF

Meng Wanzhou case: Huawei executive's extradition hearings begin

Meng Wanzhou is fighting an extradition request from the US following her arrest in Canada in 2018. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/369tXE0

US drops assault charges against Sir Philip Green

The UK retail tycoon had denied four counts of misdemeanour assault against a fitness instructor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rb4Lsf

Vietnamese firm Viettel's 5G claim raises eyebrows outside

The military-controlled firm's claim to have joined the 5G network equipment-making elite is questioned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sG0T9h

Vietnamese firm Viettel's 5G claim raises eyebrows outside

The military-controlled firm's claim to have joined the 5G network equipment-making elite is questioned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sG0T9h

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to face extradition hearing

Meng Wanzhou is fighting an extradition request from the US following her arrest in Canada in 2018. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RajSSL

Google boss Sundar Pichai calls for AI regulation

Mr Pichai argued for a "sensible approach" after Europe said it was considering a facial recognition ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30HVsmP

Regus sales staff data exposed after undercover job review

Job performance data about more than 900 IWG employees is accidentally published online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30DF5aV

Dad builds Nintendo video game controller for disabled girl

A video of Rory Steel's nine-year-old daughter Ava using the device has had more than 800,000 views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tzuVfp

'Going to Davos is probably reputational suicide'

A founder of the Occupy Wall Street movement says Davos is a chance for activists and elites to forge links. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3auuJ1u

Department store Beales collapses into administration

The collapse of the company, founded in 1881, puts more than 1,000 jobs at risk from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R84Ywv

Fever Tree loses its fizz as shares dive after 'subdued' Christmas

Shares in the drinks company fall 20% after it says Christmas trading was "subdued". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3au25NY

Europe-wide traffic survey to recruit 'citizen scientists'

Unique vehicle-counting sensors will be placed in 1,500 homes across Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ry1rqd

Amazon warehouse one of Europe's 'most high-tech buildings'

Robots and people work alongside each other in the internet-giant's latest warehouse in Leicestershire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uaFN3i

Shopping centre owner Intu seeks emergency cash

Intu, owner of the Trafford Centre and Lakeside, asks investors for money to shore up finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R8v0je

Influencers 'being offered thousands for sex'

One influencer said social media had become "a catalogue" for men to select their next conquest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NBYWCb

Facebook blames 'technical issue' for offensive Xi Jinping translation

President Xi Jinping's name is badly mistranslated into English during his state visit to Myanmar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ru7mMV

More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring

The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NH0B9w

HS2: Rail link costs could rise to £106bn, says review

There is "considerable risk" the price of the high-speed line could rise by another 20%, a report finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2txU3mN

More precious than gold: Why the metal palladium is soaring

The price of the precious metal palladium has hit a record high of $2,500 an ounce as demand rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NH0B9w

Stagecoach takes rail franchise row to High Court

Stagecoach and its partners say the government acted unlawfully in barring them from bidding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sGxYlF

Davos 2020: An overview of the WEF summit in numbers

BBC News looks at some of the numbers around the 50th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uf9Uqi

SpaceX completes emergency crew escape manoeuvre

The US company demonstrates how it would rescue astronauts during a failing rocket launch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36bred4

Isabel dos Santos: Africa's richest woman 'ripped off Angola'

Leaked documents reveal how Isabel dos Santos made her fortune through exploitation and corruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G14LVA

Comme Des Garçons in row over models' cornrow wigs

The Japanese fashion brand is accused of cultural appropriation at Paris Fashion Week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3alDVoV

Davos 2020: What is the World Economic Forum and is it elitist?

The rich and powerful will gather in Davos this week, but claims of elitism still dog the event. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30xGwYu

What has Donald Trump actually achieved on trade?

The self-styled 'Tariff Man' uses tariffs for negotiation but how successful has he been? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/377b6uB

Disney culls 'Fox' from 20th Century Fox in rebrand

The company wants to distance its film studio from Rupert Murdoch's news company, US media report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NEltye

Brexit: Price rises warning after chancellor vows EU rules divergence

Food prices could rise after Sajid Javid said there will be no alignment with EU rules after Brexit, businesses say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v1Oz4a

Courier fraud: Victim 'cried for days'

Police warn £7m was stolen from elderly and vulnerable people in 2019 in so-called courier fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TDirOj

AO Air's face mask uses fans for cleaner breathing

The fans de-pollute and cool the air meaning the mask does not need a tight seal against the face. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36bB3Ic

Brexit: 'No alignment' with EU on regulation, Javid tells business

Sajid Javid warns businesses UK and EU regulations will differ after Brexit, saying firms must "adjust". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/375Y0xA

Malvern's touchscreen tech secrets now on your radar

Hopes that a new science centre at one of Britain's most secret sites will inspire next generation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30yeLyM

Sainsbury's named cheapest supermarket of 2019 by Which?

The study by Which? compared the price of 53 products but did not include discounters Aldi and Lidl. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TySAqU

Whirlpool: Owners rush to register fire-risk washing machines

Thousands more owners of dangerous washing machines demand a resolution from maker Whirlpool. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sCX70w

Travelex boss breaks silence 17 days after cyber attack

The travel money firm's boss has spoken publicly for the first time since a huge ransomware attack. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30xaT0Z

Girlsdoporn offline after losing legal battle

The site owners were ordered to pay $12.8m in damages to 22 women who appeared in videos it published. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ro7Iot

Spotify's personalised playlist for pets and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3atbaXE

Entrepreneurs: From coal to coffee in ex-mining town

Having failed all his exams, Scott James started a coffee roastery in his "forgotten" community. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FYHy6w

Facial recognition: EU considers ban of up to five years

The European Commission wants time to work out how to prevent the technology being abused. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/375qRSD

This is what a million pound coin looks like

An extremely rare Edward VIII sovereign has been sold for £1m, the most expensive UK coin ever sold. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35XtB2Z

Retail sales fall sharply in December

The High Street suffers a fifth consecutive month without growth as Christmas sales fail to perk up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uSSzUl

Flybe confirms it will get a tax and duty holiday

But the struggling airline says the debt with tax authorities is far lower than reported. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TwWEYQ

Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man in $13bn ruling boost

India's Supreme Court rejects telecom operator's plea for relief on government levies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u59LFS

Carlos Ghosn's lawyers hit back at Nissan fraud claims

The fugitive businessman's defence team say Nissan's investigation is biased and designed to smear him. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RtcSQ3

Facebook blocks the Spinner's 'brainwashing' tech

Social network orders the Spinner to stop targeting its users with "disguised" ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38dtaDm

Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man in $13bn ruling boost

India's Supreme Court rejects telecom operator's plea for relief on government levies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u59LFS

China's economic growth hits three-decade low

The world's second largest economy has seen weak domestic demand amid a trade war with the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tq9flU

Costs double for stalled Liverpool and Birmingham hospitals, report finds

Two hospitals started by collapsed engineering giant Carillion look set to open in 2022, years late. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rl7Chg

Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors

Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30rOYIN

Why is kosher food soaring in popularity?

Sales of kosher accredited food is booming around the world, with more and more firms getting in on act. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30o1JUE

Does your company nurture neurodiverse talent?

Universal Music UK have changed their work culture to be more inclusive to neurodiverse people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sy0R3p

How the dog biscuit became a million dollar idea

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

Wireless taxi charging to be trialled at Nottingham station

The six-month trial will see 10 electric taxis in Nottingham given hardware to charge while waiting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3arHOca

Giant jet engines aim to make our flying greener

How much more efficiency can be wrung out of the jet engine - technology which is over 70 years old? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uWL4Ml

Flybe: Viable business or destined to fail?

The airline has been through several restructurings - can this latest rescue save the company? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NzC85R

Collector pays UK-record £1m for rare coin

Only six Edward VIII sovereigns were made but it is not just its rarity that fascinates historians. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TCJp8K

The challenges of developing 5G networks in Africa

There are considerable challenges to developing reliable 5G networks across Africa. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38dzL0r

Flybe boss says government loan is not a bailout

However the airline is "in conversation" with the government over a loan, Mark Anderson has confirmed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sA3lye

Microsoft makes 'carbon negative' pledge

The tech giant pledges to remove all the carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38e6dQy

Microsoft makes 'carbon negative' pledge

The tech giant pledges to remove all the carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38e6dQy

Flybe: Ryanair's Michael O'Leary threatens legal action over rescue

Michael O'Leary writes to the chancellor criticising the government's rescue of the regional airline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u26lUm

Flybe to switch Newquay-Heathrow flights to Gatwick

The change could anger firms in the South West, who value the international routes Heathrow provides. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QX6f9u

Hays Travel: 'We're different to Thomas Cook'

The company has taken over all 550 Thomas Cook stores after the package holiday firm collapsed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RmM6bX

'Barnacle' car windscreen clamp sparks student fury

Students shared tips on how to remove the barnacle device on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2stpsGn

UK pub numbers rise for the first time in a decade

More venues opened in 2019 as more customers opted for food instead of just drinking alcohol. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NsVmKs

Smart contact lens: 'It feels seriously sci-fi'

Mojo Vision has revealed its new lens which puts augmented reality in front of your eyes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nxug4R

Petersfield Bookshop inundated after 'tumbleweed' tweet

Author Neil Gaiman and thousands of other people were moved by the shop's plight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38bnv0G

Turkey's Wikipedia ban ends after almost three years

A top court rules the country's censorship of Wikipedia violated freedom of expression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38c55g4

Asda: Supermarket to trial refill stations

The supermarket will launch a shop where shoppers can fill up their own containers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RjM5pa

Squishies squash sales at The Works

A super-soft foam toy had been a sales phenomenon for the discount retailer, but is now being shunned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35ZHMVs

Climate protesters block Shell's Aberdeen headquarters

Extinction Rebellion protesters arrived at the base in Altens at about 06:30 and plan to remain there all day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FSx9cl

Welsh language music app Apton in call for public money

Sain Records' Apton app says it is "difficult" to compete with major corporations like Spotify. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aiJLaT

US lawmakers concerned by accuracy of facial recognition

Lawmakers heard testimony on the risks of facial recognition programs which are largely unregulated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NwfSdd

Empty business rates relief 'costs £1bn'

Experts say the system pits local authorities - which want stable income - against businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RjT7u1

NHS tells betting firms to stop 'vicious gambling cycle'

Free bets other incentives should be banned to make gambling safer, a letter to companies says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FT8Jzt

Twitter apologises for letting ads target neo-Nazis and bigots

Social network apologises for allowing the use of discriminatory ad keywords it had meant to ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QXiVNS

Estate agents report 'uplift' in housing market

Expectations of future sales have "risen sharply" according to property professionals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Vbs6a

Twitter apologises for letting ads target neo-Nazis and bigots

Social network apologises for allowing the use of discriminatory ad keywords it had meant to ban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QXiVNS

CEO Secrets: Vegan ice cream entrepreneur shares her advice

Cecily Mills explains how moving back to her parents' house provided her business breakthrough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QSXXiN

US and China sign 'phase one' deal

Mr Trump has hailed the deal as a "momentous step", but the majority of tariffs will remain in place. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NrXkus

US-China trade deal: Winners and losers

Most tariffs will remain in place. So who benefits from the US-China deal? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35PfM6Q

New advice issued to prevent workplace harassment

The equality watchdog's guidance includes warnings on pub banter and social media posts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QUWYyB

German economy sees weakest growth since 2013

Exports grew more slowly, and investment in equipment and machinery weakened, official data shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uMAyqJ

Thousands of porn stars' intimate details 'exposed online'

Cyber-security researchers at vpnMentor say they found an open folder on an adult site's web server. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RjaXgN

Unicef UK gives all staff equal parental leave

The UN agency says the UK ranks lowest of the world’s richest countries in terms of childcare policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tbKWbo

Cookies crumbling as Google phases them out

A study suggests that cookie consent forms are flouting the EU's tough data laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tX4IY1

Greggs picks Just Eat for home deliveries

The High Street food giant chooses its delivery partner as the market for takeaways continues to grow. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30xELux

UK inflation slows to three-year low

The slower rate of price increases comes as the Bank of England considers whether to cut interest rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sqZm73

HS2 could threaten irreplaceable natural habitats, report warns

Wildlife group says rare species could be wiped out by rail link and calls for a "greener" approach. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FNJhva

Amazon in India: Jeff Bezos announces $1bn Indian investment

The billionaire's visit to India is expected to be marred by protests by small business owners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/360088V

Flybe: Rival airline calls rescue 'misuse of public funds'

Willie Walsh, chief executive of the owner of British Airways, attacks the government-backed rescue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36U5JP3

Pre-teen girls 'tricked into sex acts on webcams'

Tens of thousands of 11- to 13-year-olds are being tricked into performing sex acts, data suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36V85NQ

The Indian small-town shop owner who became a TikTok star

Sumit Jain from India has discovered TikTok fame thanks to his singing and dancing skills. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38aPKg2

737 Max crisis: Boeing sees lowest orders in decades

The 737 Max has been grounded for 10 months after two crashes that killed 346 people in total. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/375ySqV

Trump launches fresh attack on Apple over privacy

The firm rejects claims that it is shielding criminals by refusing to co-operate with investigators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aaK87b

Trump launches fresh attack on Apple over privacy

The firm rejects claims that it is shielding criminals by refusing to co-operate with investigators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aaK87b

TSB to invest £120m in IT digital banking in Edinburgh

A new Edinburgh centre aims to develop new services, creating 100 technology jobs from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36TfjSh

Google's announced timeline for new privacy policy

The firm unveiled a timeline for new privacy rules that will limit third-party access to user data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aeCqZU

Do your colleagues know how much you earn?

One in five people are banned from telling people they work with about their salary, a union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QTeljl

Is it OK to call in sick with a common cold?

Should you just crack on with it when you have a cold, or hide under the duvet for everybody's sake? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30kjtQK

How the sewing machine accidentally liberated women

A device that changed women's lives was originally intended to make one man rich. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uPpzgo

Plug-in and sail: Meet the electric ferry pioneers

Battery powered ferries are becoming bigger and are sailing further, but they are still expensive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36RDa4W

Climate change to drive 'massive' investment shift

One of the world's biggest investors says the change will happen 'sooner than most anticipate'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2thqHJf

New police equipment to search mobile devices

Technology which can override encryption on some devices is to be rolled out across Scotland next week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FOUStZ

Flybe reaches rescue deal with shareholders

The airline’s investors will put more money in while the government will review air passenger tax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uR48vz

Windows 10: NSA reveals major flaw in Microsoft's code

A patch is likely to be announced later although Microsoft insists no hacker has exploited it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ajptho

Flybe: 'I would be devastated if it went under'

Flybe customers remain in the dark over the future of the regional airline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NpZqel

Grindr and Twitter face 'out of control' complaint

The two firms, and four other ad-tech companies, are accused of sharing user data unlawfully. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tiKJTx

BHS: Dominic Chappell ordered to pay £9.5m into pension schemes

Dominic Chappell bought the store chain from Sir Philip Green for £1 before it closed down in 2016. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Sm2Ld

US urges Apple to unlock air base shooter's phones

The tech firm denies the US attorney's accusation that it is not helping the investigators enough. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uHYCLq

Santander latest bank to set 40% overdraft rate

The move comes as the bank cuts the interest rate it pays on its flagship current account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36URwS3

Pontins Pakefield: Company accused of 'pushing out families'

Families say they are disappointed Pontins has made a second holiday park "adults only". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35S8MGi

YouTube signs three top gamers away from rival Twitch

The market for live-stream gamers intensifies as companies compete to sign exclusive deals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36RN46L

Why people use bots to buy limited edition trainers

The resale market of rare trainers has exploded with the use of computer bots, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36RwrYD

Gambling on credit cards to be banned

The ban, which starts on 14 April, comes after reviews of the industry by the commission and the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QQ0hXQ

Using Huawei in UK 5G network 'madness', warns US

US officials hand over new evidence claiming that Huawei's 5G technology is a security risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nmj4bp

CAA: Microsoft boss calls India's new citizenship law 'sad'

Satya Nadella's comments come amid ongoing, sometimes violent, protests against the controversial rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TmXG9Q

CAA: Microsoft boss calls India's new citizenship law 'sad'

Satya Nadella's comments come amid ongoing, sometimes violent, protests against the controversial rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TmXG9Q

Plug-in and sail: Meet the electric ferry pioneers

Battery powered ferries are becoming bigger and are sailing further, but they are still expensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36RDa4W

Using Huawei in UK 5G network 'would be madness', US claims

US officials handed over new evidence suggesting that Huawei's 5G technology is a security risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nmj4bp

Deloitte Football Money League: Barcelona top as Man Utd 'at risk' in Premier League

Barcelona are generating more money than any club in Europe but why might Manchester United's revenue fall? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30fuLpw

The billionaire retailer whose shops had no stock

Luiza Trajano, owner of Brazilian shop chain Magazine Luiza, is one of the country's richest people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NiyH3o

Flybe in talks to delay air passenger duty bill

A deferment is one option the airline is discussing with the government to secure a rescue deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NojYUz

US to reverse China 'currency manipulator' label

The move comes as the two countries are expected to sign a preliminary trade agreement this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RhiOvv

Travelex: Travel money services still down after cyber-attack

The firm has been offline for two weeks and it has not said when all services will be restored. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30hpvSd

Facebook: Star Wars' Mark Hamill deletes account over political ads

Mark Hamill accuses the social network of putting profits before truthfulness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FN8tly

Keurboom boss banned from being a director for six years

Keurboom Communications was fined £400,000 in 2017 for making nearly 100 million automated calls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2slaHpb

YouTubers face £4,600 bill over copyright claims

Two YouTubers have been charged $6,000 (£4,600) over the use of four clips in their videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TiktDp

Why Flybe matters: 'Valuable connectivity'

Many see it as a vital service, because it reaches the places that other airlines fail to touch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35R7QBS

Microsoft ends Windows 7 support: What should you do?

The 10-year-old operating system will stop receiving updates from Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FLVXmd

How to save the UK's crisis-hit High Streets

There are 50,000 fewer shops on UK High Streets than a decade ago, and the decline is continuing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a6rFso

Debt threat stalks households in January

An advice line says it receives a call every four minutes and warns about buy now, pay later schemes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rbteg7

India's first trans queen: 'Show yourself loud and proud'

Nitasha Biswas won India's first transgender beauty pageant and now campaigns for transgender rights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2shv0ns

Weak November weighs on UK growth

Official statistics show the economy grew by just 0.1% in the three months to November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a0S233

Former Boeing chief Dennis Muilenburg leaves with $62m

The company fired Mr Muilenburg last month following two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max plane. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35MwsMh

Beales boss: 'Councils really don't care'

The boss of struggling department store chain Beales says councils are failing to support the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/387rMSR

Flybe tight-lipped over collapse threat

The low-cost airline declines to discuss media reports that it is facing administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nmjajc

Yusaku Maezawa: Japanese billionaire seeks 'life partner' for Moon voyage

Yusaku Maezawa appeals for a "life partner" to join him on Space X's maiden Moon voyage in 2023. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36LDthK

Northern England's disused mills 'at risk'

A quarter of northern England's 2,000 disused mills are at risk, says Historic England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35HMKG4

Parents 'under greater pressure to work at night'

Almost half of parents say that technology has blurred the boundaries between work and home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R7uiS9

Third Bank executive hints at rate cut possibility

The rate is used to guide banks when setting borrowing costs from mortgages to business loans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30ewBXv

Department store Beales warns of collapse risk

Beales said 22 stores and 1,000 jobs were at risk if it cannot find a buyer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QK5UXy

'I've paid £250,000 for a ticket into space'

Space tourism is set to take off in 2020 as firms offering tickets get ready for the final countdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NfZPA2

Researchers: Are we on the cusp of an ‘AI winter’?

AI researchers admit that the hype around AI may be cooling off once again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/381U00X

'Split ticket' rail fares to go mainstream say experts

Buying individual tickets for portions of the same journey can be cheaper, but has previously remained a "niche". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QKfWbq

CES 2020: The biggest surprises from big tech at the show

Sony, Samsung and LG all had secrets to unveil at the technology expo in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tf4xls

Stansted Airport £35m investment if expansion bid approved

The airport is seeking planning permission to increase its passenger cap to 43 million per year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FClGxl

Samira Ahmed: How to know if you're getting equal pay

The presenter won a pay dispute with the BBC. But what is equal pay, and how can it be claimed? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37NUg3E

E-scooter firm Lime pulls out of 12 cities

The Californian firm is also sacking 100 staff, saying it is trying to move towards profitability. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nfc6Vw

Robert Burns 'worth more than £200m to Scottish economy'

University of Glasgow researchers say Burns' brand could be used to drive economic growth in Scotland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36ES7XS

Australia fires: Vineyard owner's grief and determination

An Australian vineyard's destruction in bushfires led to anger, tears and new "faith in humanity". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/309hYol

Just Eat battle ends with Takeaway.com as victor

The combination with Takeaway.com will create one of the world's largest food delivery firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36CV4rY

Crossrail 'not fully operational until mid-2022'

Europe's largest transport scheme was originally supposed to be finished by December 2018. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a1C8Wb

US jobs growth slows in December

The economy added 145,000 jobs last month. slightly lower than expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtgaSj

Future of Nissan in doubt, says Carlos Ghosn

The struggling Japanese car giant's results record and share price moves do not bode well, says Carlos Ghosn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Htxo6

Veganuary: Do this year's dishes rival the Greggs vegan sausage roll?

From pea protein pepperoni to watermelon steak, food outlets are vying to be the new stars of Veganuary. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FENCAW

Mark Zuckerberg decides to ditch new year personal challenge

Instead of a personal challenge for 2020, the Facebook boss will reflect on the upcoming decade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TaZJNP

CES 2020: TV lets you shine a torch into its shadows

A special 8K TV at the CES tech show allows scenes to be re-lit as they play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TaBMWV

Superdry warns on profits as sales slide

The fashion chain's Christmas sales fell sharply in the face of "unprecedented" discounting by rivals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37R2Xu8

Boeing 737 Max messages raise safety questions

In one message an employee said the plane was "designed by clowns who are supervised by monkeys". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2t7r0pZ

CES 2020: Nreal's mixed reality glasses win over CES sceptics

Start-up's glasses mix together real-world views and computer graphics and should launch soon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35KDNfq

County lines: Call to review 'criminal abuse' of pay-as-you-go phones

The government is urged to consider restrictions on pay-as-you-go phones to prevent drug dealers using them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Ii6w9

CES 2020: Segway’s prototype wheelchair crashes at tech show

The electric scooter-maker's mishap is the latest in a list of historic malfunctions at the show from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a5kWPw

Why we've never fallen in love with virtual reality

It was thought VR would be as common as televisions, but despite improvements it is yet to take off. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FCBPCW

Energy customers hit with backdated bills

Householders are getting billed extra for energy they used years ago, despite a ban on the practice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FzADR1

Which retailers were the Christmas winners and losers?

Some retailers had a cracking Christmas, while for some, 2019 was a bit of a turkey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uvgmcN

US wine sellers compare tariffs to Prohibition

The US plan to impose a 100% tax on European wines will be as bad for business as Prohibition, the industry says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QEPzU8

Why we've never fallen in love with virtual reality

It was thought VR would be as common as televisions, but despite improvements it is yet to take off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FCBPCW

My Money: 'I made it through the day without spending a dollar'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Chelsea Thomas shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QEjFY5

UK ban on US chlorinated chicken 'to continue after Brexit'

The environment secretary tells the BBC chicken and hormone-fed beef bans will continue post-Brexit from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2t1XUs2

Newton Aycliffe Hitachi rail plant to axe 250 jobs

The company says the workforce will be "resized to a team of skilled, core full-time employees". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ta8M1A

Airbus 'sees potential to expand' after Brexit

The company had warned it could move wing-building out of the UK in the event of no deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tEo5VD

Amazon Ring workers fired for accessing user video

Four employees watched video footage from customers, exceeding "what was necessary", the company says from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37LAUfq

Google's auction picks 'winners' for Android search

After a record EU fine, Google's controversial auction finds alternative search engines for users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36EcN2i

Transport for Wales: KeolisAmey fined £2.3m for poor performance

Economy minister Ken Skates says the penalty notices are "vital" to improve services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FxUEqX

Northern rail can continue only 'for months', transport secretary says

A decision is due on the future of the troubled rail firm, which could be stripped of its franchise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uxTGc6

Liberty Steel: More than 350 jobs to go in Yorkshire and Wales

Liberty Steel announces redundancies at its South Yorkshire and South Wales speciality steel plants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QEk5gI

LCF investors see compensation hopes dashed

Many who lost money when London Capital and Finance collapsed "will not be eligible for compensation". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37R4f8t

Banks told to stop short-changing loyal savers

Millions of savers who leave money in the same account for years should get a better deal, the regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/306MoaJ

M&S sales squeezed as men shun skinny trousers

The retailer says it ordered too many tight-fitting men's clothes ahead of the busy festive period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36GLX9C

British Airways owner's boss Willie Walsh to step down

The chief executive of British Airways owner International Airlines Group is set to retire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QCp6Xq

CES 2020: Sex tech makes a splash at tech show

The tech expo opens up to sex tech start-ups after an upset last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Rso0v

Tesco's Christmas sales fall in 'challenging' market

The supermarket's sales in the months around the festive period fell 0.2% compared with last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2scHtZC

John Lewis warns it may not pay staff bonus

The retail group says festive sales fell at John Lewis, but rose at Waitrose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Aa5JT

CES 2020: Cyrcle Phone is round and has two headphone jacks

After five years in development, the makers of a circular phone say it is nearly ready for launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35wxID2

Twitter to test 'block all replies' function

The move comes as social media firms come under pressure to tackle harassment on their sites. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tMaUSr

Netflix rival will limit show times to 10 minutes

Quibi also announced its pricing and a star-studded line-up at the CES tech expo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35BAiaW

Netflix rival will limit show times to 10 minutes

Quibi also announced its pricing and a star-studded line-up at the CES tech expo. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35BAiaW

Danger washing machine repair dates to be revealed

Owners of the fire-prone Hotpoint and Indesit machines fear a much longer wait to hot wash their clothes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ur9cq0

'Worst year for retail in 25 years' says trade body

Total sales fell last year for the first time since 1995, says the British Retail Consortium. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/302F9AI

As the ice melts, Greenland considers its future

As the US prepares to open a consulate in Greenland, there are concerns over American influence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35vYfjS

Bosses are wary of the return of the corporate raider

Corporate raiders may now style themselves as "shareholder activists" but firms are no less worried. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FtdqzV

'Girl boss' advert banned for gender stereotyping

A ban on adverts featuring "harmful gender stereotypes" came into force last June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QYxb7A

TikTok fixes 'serious' security flaws

A security firm identified issues that could have allowed hackers to upload fake news videos to the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T5rjfs

Travelex customer: My money is in limbo

The criminals behind the hack told the BBC they are demanding $6m (£4.6m) from the currency trader. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35xa4WX

Ukrainian passenger plane crashes in Iran

The Ukraine International Airlines aircraft had more than 170 people on board, reports say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39OTNQz

Sainsbury's sales slip over the Christmas period

The supermarket revealed that like-for-like sales were down 0.7% in the final 15 weeks of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T5mLWu

Deliveroo to create 70 tech jobs at Edinburgh HQ this year

The engineering and design roles will more than treble the online food delivery company's capital workforce. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sVYJm9

Food 'made from air' could compete with soya

Finnish scientists say the food could be grown with near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36zbPEu

CES 2020: ShoeBlast's hi-tech cure for stinky trainers

A South Korean start-up has created a gadget designed to stop well-worn trainers smelling bad. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37ID2Vm

CES 2020: Zany cars of the future shown off in Vegas

A wide range of futuristic vehicles, including flying machines, has parked up at the CES tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N4pYlq

Carlos Ghosn: Nissan inquiry a 'gross perversion'

Mr Ghosn is set to speak to media on Wednesday in Lebanon after his surprise escape from Japan ahead of his trial. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36A0EeP

What Google and Facebook owe to a 19th-Century machine

Often called the "new oil", data is immensely valuable - but only if processed in the right way. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6Bo82

CES 2020: Manta5's electric bike rides on water

After nearly a decade's research, a hydrofoil water bike has gone into mass production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T2RJ1C

CES 2020: Neon's artificial humans 'don't live up to hype'

There was huge interest in the virtual avatars created by Samsung-backed start-up Neon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36A9dWO

Iran attack: Crude oil prices jump after Iraq missile attacks

Iran said the attacks were in retaliation for the death of the country's top commander Qasem Soleimani. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T8VORA

CES 2020: Ivanka Trump unfazed by critics at tech show

Ms Trump's invitation to CES had been controversial - but her appearance proved not so. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qx0GhI

Love Island star Molly Mae's Insta post banned

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against the ITV reality star. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36xm1gB

I'm being charged £42,000 to extend my lease

Leaseholders await a report on Thursday from the Law Commission, which is considering reform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Fun2dK

Travelex customers 'thousands of pounds out of pocket'

The criminals behind the hack told the BBC they are demanding $6m (£4.6m) from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35xa4WX

Quarter of minimum wage workers underpaid, says study

Firms which fail to pay the minimum wage should face tougher penalties, the Resolution Foundation says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T4dpu2

Why is my train often late?

The challenge can be summarised in two simple words: punctuality and overcrowding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Fv8MBe

What Google and Facebook owe to a 19th-Century machine

Often called the "new oil", data is immensely valuable - but only if processed in the right way. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N6Bo82

A chatbot pulled me out of a 'really dark place'

There are many mental health apps on the market, but how much help are they? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sJ0y60

CEO Secrets: The boss who likes to hotdesk with his workers

CEO Secrets meets the boss who likes to hotdesk with his workforce. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39PWO32

Indian firms are seeking to benefit from Brexit

Indian firms are seeking Brexit benefits as EU countries lobby them to move to their countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qxefhp

Travelex being held to ransom by hackers

The foreign exchange firm has been forced to turn off all computers and switch to pen and paper. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N5v80p

Cost of living 'outstripped house prices in 2010s'

Property values were down by 1% after taking inflation into account, the Nationwide Building Society says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Fp3VS6

Aston Martin warns on profits but Rolls-Royce sales surge

The carmaker says profits are set to nearly halve, but luxury rival Rolls-Royce sees record sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QUCVPD

Bitcoin: Should cryptocurrency owners make a will?

Billions of pounds worth of cryptocurrency is lost when owners die without leaving details of how to access it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35rJ2jW

Facebook to ban 'deepfakes'

The company says it will remove videos that are generated by artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T1GpTa

BP agrees £474m North Sea assets sell-off to Premier Oil

Premier Oil will take over the Andrew platform and BP's controlling stake in five surrounding fields. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tDhSsU

Japan issues arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn's wife

Carole Ghosn is suspected of making a false statement to investigators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N4aFcj

Drivers 'starting to feel effects of oil price rises'

Rising tensions between the US and Iran are affecting prices at the pumps, the RAC says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FtDScE

CES 2020: Taste test for Impossible Food's fake pork sausage

It lacks the fatty taste of some bangers but may still be good enough to tempt meat eaters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ul0HNa

Morrisons sales fall over Christmas period

The UK's fourth largest supermarket says trading remains "challenging" amid consumer uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qvt6c4

Ikea to pay family $46m after child killed by falling drawers

The furniture giant reached the settlement after a two-year-old was crushed by falling drawers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36wqWyu

CES 2020: Intel shows off foldable computer of the future

A flexible all-screen computer that doubles as a monitor is intended to inspire PC-makers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37G5Vl6

CES 2020: Sony announces electric car concept

The electronics giant unveiled the "Vision S" vehicle in an unexpected announcement at the tech show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37DJmgX

CES 2020: Pork made from plants launched by Impossible Foods

A company that makes synthetic meat has shown off its latest products in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39Pq2PR

SpaceX sends 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit

The California company's latest mission makes it the world's largest commercial satellite operator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QscuSz

CES 2020: Samsung shows off Ballie bot that follows you

The bot, named Ballie, has a built-in camera that can capture and store "special moments". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FtaXFn

CES 2020: Sony announces electric car concept

The electronics giant unveiled the "Vision S" vehicle in a surprise announcement at the tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37DJmgX

CES 2020: Pork made from plants launched by Impossible Foods

A company that makes synthetic meat has shown off its latest products in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Pq2PR

CES 2020: LG OLED TV rolls up into the ceiling

The South Korean tech giant unveils a concept screen that rolls up out of the way when not in use. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FmNF4a

A chatbot pulled me out of a 'really dark place'

There are many mental health apps on the market, but how much help are they? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sJ0y60

First Budget since election set for March

Chancellor Sajid Javid sets 11 March as the date for his first Budget - the first since the general election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uhVHJ8

The entrepreneur stopping food waste

Mette Lykke is the boss of food waste app Too Good To Go, which is now used by 18 million people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QrD1iQ

Crossrail could be delayed until autumn 2021

The project was originally supposed to be finished in December 2018 but has suffered several setbacks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39GTdEu

Apple's iPhone XR has O2 network problem

O2 customers with the iPhone XR say they rarely have signal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36u8gQ3

Ricky Gervais slams Apple over Chinese factories

Technology giants were heavily criticised at the 77th annual Golden Globes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FBRHWB

Japan presses for Ghosn's extradition from Lebanon

The ex-Nissan boss reportedly escaped by train before being smuggled to Turkey in a flight case. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uo2LnK

Soleimani: US federal site hacked with pro-Iranian message

Visitors to the site were met with a photoshopped image of a bloodied Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N0xIF7

'GPS glitch' grounds GoPro Karma drones

Owners are complaining about the issue on GoPro forums and on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36wcx5w

Funeral costs rise again 'to more than £4,400'

Rising burial fees mean funeral costs went up by more than 9% in a year in some regions, SunLife says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sUEjKj

Burger King: New plant-based burger 'not for vegans'

Vegans and vegetarians may find the fast food chain's new meat-free burger an acquired taste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35wzHqN

CES 2020: Samsung slims down 8K TV's frame to a sliver

Samsung unveils a TV with a super-thin border and also shows off a spinning model for Instagrammers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QO8PgR

CES 2020: Wonder Painter lets players star in its video games

A Chinese app uses artificial intelligence technologies to place its users into scribbled worlds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SVAoHG

New car registrations fall to seven-year low

It is the third consecutive year of decline, driven by weak confidence and confusion over new rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39C4ead

Wheel.me robot wheels move furniture via voice commands

A start-up wants to let consumers rearrange their homes without having to do any of the hard work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FpPXiN

CES 2020: The Russian car with no driver at the wheel

The BBC is offered a ride in a driverless car - without a human safety driver at the wheel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fk2ULf

CES 2020: Restaurant cat robot meows at dining customers

BellaBot, which waits on tables, is one among a number of wacky robots at the CES tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sGb1iz

FTSE chief executive 'earn average salary within three days'

The average wage of a FTSE 100 boss equated to more than £900 an hour., research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35mw2fb

Port Talbot: Tata Steel bosses 'can't keep funding losses'

Chairman of the Tata Sons group says its Port Talbot plant must become "self-sustaining". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SV4Ku4

Georges Duboeuf: 'Pope of Beaujolais' wine dies aged 86

Georges Duboeuf was one of the great wine merchants of the 20th Century. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37AmQp9

'Serious cyber-attack' on Austria's foreign ministry

Foreign ministry officials believe another country may be responsible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35veBJL

CES chief defends invite for Ivanka Trump

Tech expo organiser says the US President's daughter has done "great work" on jobs-related issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZRxftT

HS2 costs out of control, says review's deputy chair

Lord Berkeley says MPs were "misled" about the line's costs, which he says will be more than £108bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SUq034

CES chief defends invite for Ivanka Trump

Tech expo organiser says the US President's daughter has done "great work" on jobs-related issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZRxftT

Will house prices rise or fall this year?

Experts predict a short-lived burst of pent-up activity in the housing market - but not price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39GLXZs

CES 2020: Preview of tomorrow's tech on show in Las Vegas

The products set to cause the biggest stir at this year's giant tech expo in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35mVEbY

'Outdated' IT leaves NHS staff with 15 different computer logins

Hospitals say problems can waste hundreds of hours of staff time every day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rSkClL

Number of people who have never had a job 'rising' - the Resolution Foundation

It's due to the "death" of Saturday jobs and complex choices facing young people, a think tank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QkUOIo

CES 2020: Preview of tomorrow's tech on show in Las Vegas

The products set to cause the biggest stir at this year's giant tech expo in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35mVEbY

Mirriad's AI slips ads into empty spaces in online videos

A UK company is to show off its next-generation product placement software at the CES tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Fhg4bL

CES 2020: How AI fitness apps now rival personal trainers

Could machine learning and voice recognition replace a personal trainer? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37AwHeF

GirlsDoPorn: Young women win legal battle over video con

Some models were driven to the verge of suicide after the porn website reneged on privacy promises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZOJUOs

GirlsDoPorn: Young women win legal battle over video con

Some models were driven to the verge of suicide after the porn website reneged on privacy promises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZOJUOs

Google denies Xiaomi access over security bug

A Google Home Hub user found images from a stranger's home being streamed to his device. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QjnPUM

Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks hit by payments error

Customers of the banks express their anger after wages and other payments fail to enter their accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MQ21OH

Google denies Xiaomi access over security bug

A Google Home Hub user found images from a stranger's home being streamed to his device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QjnPUM

House price growth over 1% for first time in a year, Nationwide says

Slow price growth should help first-time buyers but saving for a deposit can take years, Nationwide says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SOIguE

Tackling the Earth's orbiting space junk

How the Japanese firm Astroscale is set to start cleaning up the Earth's orbiting space debris. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rLjMqS

Oil prices jump after top Iranian general killed by US

Analysts warn the move could escalate tensions in the region and affect global oil production. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MPJMsH

H2Go Power seeks to power drones with a 'happy gas'

The hydrogen-powered drone which could revolutionise the travel industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35hdKMj

US announces countrywide ban on flavoured e-cigs

The ban applies to mint and fruit flavours offered in cartridge-based form. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QE8a1s

H2Go Power seeks to power drones with a 'happy gas'

The hydrogen-powered drone which could revolutionise the travel industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35hdKMj

Next lifts profit forecast after Christmas sales boost

The High Street chain says it enjoyed better-than-expected sales growth over the key trading period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36j49pG

Fatal Tesla crash sparks federal investigation

Two people died after a Tesla reportedly passed through a red light and collided with their car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37CxqMx

Energy firms to pay £10.5m over August power cut

The power cut left more than a million people without electricity and severely affected rail services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sHCZua