Latest World News

A review into gender balance at senior levels of FTSE firms singles out 63 companies for criticism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VuAase

Could deepfakes be used to train office workers?

A consultancy that makes business training videos is advertising for a "deepfake expert". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3acMuBv

Coronavirus: 'Self-isolating will cost me £600'

Alex is back from a trip to Tenerife and is trying to help cut the risk of spreading coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PygMqq

UK top shares in worst week since financial crisis

UK's FTSE 100 share index hit by biggest one-week fall since 2008 financial crisis amid coronavirus fears from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2voBhzb

Why should I care if share prices fall?

Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for City types, they can affect our lives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VziT19

AI ethics plan agreed by Catholic Church and tech giants

The Church signed up to the future of AI - an ethical one - along with Microsoft and IBM. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32xNWfp

Coronavirus: Amazon removes overpriced goods and fake cures

The retail giant is removing fake cures and tackling unreasonable price hikes amid public concern. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VvmzkH

The inside story of the Barclays trial

Three former Barclays executives were charged with fraud over fundraising activity in 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wbmmbC

Coronavirus: Plague Inc. game banned in China

Plague Inc. puts users in control of a disease which they must develop into a global pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VrjvG9

Former Barclays executives cleared of fraud charges

Roger Jenkins, Tom Kalaris, and Richard Boath are found not guilty on all charges in under six hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39bxpQA

Downfall: BP refinery worker sacked over Hitler parody wins job back

It is unreasonable to suggest he was comparing BP managers to Nazis, an Australian ruling finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VATsMy

Leasehold property buyers 'misled by developers'

Many homeowners find themselves in "serious traps" after being mis-sold properties, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3adevsI

Robot taught empathy through pain, and other tech news

BBC Click’s Soila Apparicio looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3clwsYf

Coronavirus: Livestreaming karaoke and reality TV in virus-hit China

Reality shows in China have found creative ways to keep going while people are urged to stay home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32CIUhM

British Airways owner IAG warns of coronavirus hit

IAG says it is not possible to say exactly how much the effects of the virus will hit 2020 profits from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a9B1CT

Parents in Japan and Hong Kong struggle as schools shut

Hong Kong and Japan have shut schools as the coronavirus spread worsens leaving parents stuck at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VvqRIO

Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis

Asian stock markets continue falling, as the coronavirus spreads across the globe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vmNnsz

Road schemes may face Heathrow-style court action

Environmentalists could try to block new road plans if they fail to take climate targets into account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vpDx9f

Gambling industry 'needs tougher regulation'

The government is being urged to do more to tackle problem gambling by beefing up oversight of the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T5IWvn

New 'east-west divide' splitting north start-up economy

New research shows more start-up business are thriving on the west of the Pennines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a8tGn9

The boss who put everyone on 70K

A tech boss introduced a $70,000 minimum salary for all his staff - by cutting his own wages. Five years, on he has no regrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/384Yh3z

'After the coral ban, I lost everything'

Thousands of Indonesian coral farms had to close after an export ban, but a policy U-turn offers hope. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aeiHIZ

West Midlands to get access to ultrafast home broadband

The West Midlands gigabit switch-on is the largest in the UK, says Virgin Media, but comes at a price. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3anhCyD

Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean

Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/389xJy2

Coronavirus: Sick pay rules apply, says JD Wetherspoon pub chain

Under statutory sick pay rules, an employee is not paid for the first three days of absence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pvz7EE

Google asked to justify Toronto 'digital-city' plan

Sister company Sidewalk Labs must explain why it has chosen digital solutions over non-digital ones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3adVNBt

Global stock markets suffer sixth day of losses

Many indexes have now fallen 10% from their most recent peak as coronavirus jitters continue.. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32BvkuP

Ely Junction railway upgrade cost rises more than 20 times

The work was originally due to cost £25m, but the BBC understands it has risen to £500m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PsJVDw

YouTube 'not a public forum' with guaranteed free speech

First Amendment rights do not force YouTube to host or promote videos, a court rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I15vLk

Drax power station to cease burning coal in March 2021

The power company says the closure of its coal units will cost 230 jobs at the North Yorkshire site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wKPDtU

Coronavirus: Dettol demand spikes as markets fall again

The owner of the disinfectant brand says sales have risen, but supplies are facing disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PviFo2

Clearview AI: Face-collecting company database hacked

Many law-enforcement agencies in the US use Clearview AI's facial-recognition technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32xB4pw

Climate campaigners win Heathrow expansion case

Campaigners win Court of Appeal ruling over controversial plans for third runway at Heathrow on environment grounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T6RmCN

Legal victories over 'No DSS' letting agents

Two single mothers win out-of-court settlements against letting agents refusing benefit claimants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T1VcNh

William Hill gambling site Mr Green to pay £3m penalty

Mr Green failed to freeze the account of a customer who won £50,000 and gambled it away. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a62DsD

Nando’s employees call for changes to cleaning pay policy

Staff claim they often miss out on overtime amid allegations of poor cleaning practices at some branches. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/381powu

China turns to online car sales as coronavirus spreads

As consumers stay at home over coronavirus fears, carmakers are making it easier to buy online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ccVA35

Government to unveil post-Brexit trade talks goals

Formal negotiations with EU - which has already published its strategy - are due to start on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/381Mcw1

Coronavirus: Microsoft warns of hit to computer sales

Microsoft is the latest tech firm to warn of disruption as suppliers are hit by coronavirus shutdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tm4ouL

Coronavirus prompts buyers to look closer to home

Manufacturers have seen a spike in inquiries as the coronavirus disrupts supply lines from China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cbR9FP

Tim Cooke says Apple's first Indian store to open 2021

The iPhone maker lags behind competitors in the world's second largest mobile phone market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VqMzxi

Tim Cooke says Apple's first Indian store to open 2021

The iPhone maker lags behind competitors in the world's second largest mobile phone market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VqMzxi

'Go big' to tackle regional inequalities, report urges

Levelling up disadvantaged parts of the UK will require long-term thinking and investment, a new report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HWfdi0

Court may upset Heathrow third runway plans

A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uDNjo4

Buy now, pay later 'growing fast' amid debt fears

A report says services such as Klarna are booming among online shoppers despite concerns for young consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/381v75n

How a serious accident led to business success

After a terrible skiing crash, Susanne Najafi embarked on her path as a serial entrepreneur. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37W3Px7

Redcar council IT hack confirmed as ransomware attack

Redcar council's IT systems have been down for 19 days but "significant progress" is being made. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2viN6qC

Walmart 'in discussions' to sell stake in Asda

It comes after UK regulators blocked Walmart's plan to sell Asda to Sainsbury's last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wPtWsQ

Tesla Autopilot crash driver 'was playing video game'

An Apple employee died after his semi-autonomous Tesla hit a concrete barrier. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a3vkX9

Lloyds and Direct Line to cut hundreds of jobs

Banking giant Lloyds says 780 jobs will go this year, while Direct Line is cutting 800 positions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cbNHuX

Chevron staff sent home as coronavirus precaution

About 300 Chevron staff at one of its London offices have been asked to work from home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/390D241

Coronavirus: Global shares fall for fifth day in a row

Share markets have faced days of turmoil as concern about coronavirus mounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TgEZCL

Frankie & Benny's owner speeds up closures

The Restaurant Group, which also owns Chiquito, says 90 restaurants are set to close by end of 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SZuUv0

Childcare costs: Parents of children under two pay 5% more

A report finds part-time nursery care costs more than £130 per week in England, Scotland and Wales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c70XAQ

Weir Group to focus on mining after oil losses

Rising demand for battery metals prompts a shift in the Glasgow-based firm's focus following annual losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32A8Rys

Coronavirus: Drinks giant warns of profit hit as bars close

Diageo says disruption in Asian markets will hit its profits this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wLQ8nz

Virgin Galactic sees demand for space travel surge

Sir Richard Branson's space travel venture sees strong demand despite recording growing losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PrR5I6

Budget 2020: Chancellor must raise taxes in first Budget, says IFS

A think tank says Rishi Sunak risks breaking Treasury rules on borrowing if he is to boost public spending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c3dbKV

Coronavirus: Chinese workers offered free transport

Planes, trains and buses are being put on to help Chinese workers quickly return to factories. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c915zT

'We cancelled our holiday because of coronavirus'

Peter and Jill Baker have been left out of pocket over their decision to cancel a holiday in Italy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3804nlI

How did companies sell 'unmentionable' sanitary towels?

How do you build a market for a product society considers unmentionable? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w1NYA3

Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?

3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HSqYpS

Disney boss Bob Iger steps down as chief executive

The businessman is considered the most powerful man in Hollywood. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SYawuf

Etika mural becomes Pokemon Go spot in tribute to YouTuber

A New York City mural to deceased YouTuber Etika becomes a point of interest in video game Pokemon Go. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3901xyu

Fume events: The toxic gases that may be harming aircrew and passengers

Toxic fumes overcame a pilot landing at Heathrow in January. There's evidence that such events are not rare. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PnNISE

Tesco bakeries overhaul puts 1,800 jobs at risk

The supermarket chain says it will need fewer members of staff as it makes changes to its larger stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38XIncl

UK would be 'insane' to let in chlorinated chicken, farmers say

Farmers say allowing food imports that would be illegal to produce in the UK would be "morally bankrupt". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32sGvG1

Pets 'go hungry' after smart feeder goes offline

The device, designed to schedule pets' food and control portions, appears to have been offline for seven days from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VkCPF1

Coronavirus: Will I get paid if I self-isolate?

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says Britons returning from locked-down Italian towns must self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wLOZwp

City watchdog admits revealing customers' details

Details of people who made complaints against the Financial Conduct Authority were inadvertently published. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HQn6Wi

Manchester United's revenue falls by nearly 12%

Champions League absence largely responsible for club bringing in less money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37ZOeMW

Met Police chief defends facial recognition from 'ill-informed' critics

London's police chief says privacy risks are much smaller than "a knife through the chest". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tfl9I1

Young drivers 'let down over insurance app faults'

Carrot uses phone data to measure braking and acceleration - but some say it often fails to work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c4oulZ

Itsu boss: 'We see processed and fried food as the enemy'

Itsu boss Julian Metcalfe says food chain wants to expand ahead of a possible stock market flotation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HUYBXO

Coronavirus: Gulf states suspend more flights

Gulf states are imposing flight restrictions to try to slow the spread of the virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wNQHgV

Japan shares slump as Asia reacts to global sell-off

Tokyo shares drop sharply while Asian stock markets trade cautiously following big falls in US and UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HOTkRN

Great Australian Bight: Equinor abandons controversial oil drilling plans

Environmentalists say it is a "huge win" for safeguarding the seas of the Great Australian Bight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39Ze1GA

What happens when the internet vanishes?

During a troublesome protest or tricky election, some countries just cut the online cord. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/380bN8l

Housing: The Yimbys who want to shake up suburbia

BBC News meets a pressure group called London Yimby which thinks it has a solution to the housing crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37XQ68Y

Young drivers 'let down over insurance app faults'

Carrot uses phone data to measure braking and acceleration - but some say it often fails to work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c4oulZ

'I'm the boss and part time, don't call me slacker'

About a million people in senior-level jobs work part time, according to official figures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32stTif

The boss putting an end to empty homes

Katharine Hibbert is the founder of UK property guardianship company Dot Dot Dot. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VfBGhS

Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?

3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HSqYpS

New watchdog will have power to ban rogue builders

The body will award compensation to people stuck in 'shoddy' new-builds, the government has promised. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PhYABh

Coronavirus: Your rights as a traveller

The coronavirus has already become a nightmare for travellers and the tourism industry alike. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vYpHL2

UK's 5G network well within safety limits, Ofcom tests find

Ofcom testing of the UK's 5G network finds radiation is at a "small fraction" of safe levels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37TlzJu

Huawei Mate XS: Hands-on with the folding phone

BBC Click's Chris Fox tries out the folding Huawei Mate XS for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HSPhUx

Tesco to sell plasters in racially diverse skin tones

The supermarket chain says it wants to give a better reflection of ethnic diversity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/396z9KQ

Google warns Huawei owners against 'sideloading' its apps

The Android owner says circumventing the Huawei ban is a major security risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2STk6P5

Estate agent giants Countrywide and LSL in merger talks

Countrywide and LSL confirm reports that they are in talks about a possible tie-up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c4GrRu

Gold price at seven-year high on coronavirus fears

Investors are flocking to the precious metal and jettisoning shares as the virus continues to spread. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37TxmaX

James Packer's Crown Resorts casino firm faces probe

Crown Resorts is facing an inquiry into alleged links to organised crime and money laundering. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SSyxTr

YouTuber ‘became better human’ after race row

The 24-year-old was fired from a film inspired by Black Lives Matter in 2018 after a video resurfaced of him using racial language. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T7YD3P

Wales considers online GCSE exams

The new head of Wales' exam watchdog believes "significantly more" tests could be sat online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a2MILH

Virus credit crunch hits millions of Chinese firms

Prolonged shutdowns for businesses in China are bringing many firms to the brink of survival. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TaswAI

'Women cocoa farmers paid as little as 23p a day'

Campaigning group, Fairtrade, is calling on the government to back a new global equality initiative. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PgKTCE

Public redundancy bill hits seven-year high

Taxpayers are facing a £346m bill after a spate of high-profile business failures on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c123y7

Can computer translators ever beat speaking a foreign tongue?

Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tech, but others are not so sure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37Qt7Nn

Sun's owner reports £68m loss as paper sales fall

News Group Newspapers still paying out millions over phone-hacking scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38SUF5H

Housing shortage: Scale of UK's housing gap revealed

Renters speak of struggling to get on the property ladder, amid a shortage of over one million homes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HNLnft

How lake gases are powering homes in Rwanda

Methane is being extracted from Lake Kivu in Rwanda to generate electricity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T7nHrL

How lake gases are powering homes in Rwanda

Methane is being extracted from Lake Kivu in Rwanda to generate electricity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T7nHrL

'Mad' Mike Hughes dies after crash-landing homemade rocket

"Mad" Mike Hughes, 64, wanted to launch himself into space to prove that the Earth was flat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VdBccb

Stormont: Bidding war is under way for budget funding

Ministers and their officials are staking a claim for what they need to stave off several crises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38VisSA

Brexit: Emmanuel Macron 'not sure' of UK-EU trade deal by end of year

February 22, 2020

The French president's doubts come as the UK government is set to publish its demands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37QVgn6

Email address charges branded 'daylight robbery'

February 22, 2020

Ofcom is asking why broadband firms charge people to keep old email addresses after switching providers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PfwIOn

Michael O'Leary: Ryanair boss criticised for Muslim profiling comments

February 22, 2020

The Ryanair boss says Muslim men should be profiled at airports because "that is where the threat is". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37NzS2f

Study finds quarter of climate change tweets from bots

Researchers at Brown University found bots were far more likely to post tweets denying climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VnB7Tt

Email address charges branded 'daylight robbery'

Ofcom is asking why broadband firms charge people to keep old email addresses after switching providers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PfwIOn

Waitrose named best supermarket by Which?

Waitrose has been rated the best UK in-store supermarket again in Which?'s annual supermarket satisfaction survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32hQfDh

EU budget: Talks end amid stand-off between 'frugal' and other nations

French President Emmanuel Macron said the deadlock showed "we don't need Britain to show disunity". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ewDj6

Wells Fargo reaches $3bn fake accounts settlement

Pressure to hit sales goals led Wells Fargo staff to create fake accounts and collect extra fees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39WuIlQ

Harry and Meghan to end use of 'SussexRoyal' brand

An application to trademark the Sussex Royal brand has also been removed, a spokesperson for the couple says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PcCOPF

US business levels fall sharply amid coronavirus

Activity fell last month for the first time since 2013, according to a closely watched survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HPud0V

Google sued by New Mexico over claims it spies on US students

Pupils in New Mexico allegedly have had their online data tracked, says the state's attorney general. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32h9fld

Sir Philip Green 'has no intention' to watch Greed film

Steve Coogan plays "a larger-than-life" businessman in the movie. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37LNMSv

Scientists discover powerful antibiotic using AI

Researchers claim it could be used to kill some of the world's deadliest bacteria. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38N9mHL

Nintendo: Animal Crossing fans upset by cloud restrictions

Nintendo confirms its new Animal Crossing game will not let players save progress to the cloud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37JAZjr

Why are investors betting against shopping centres?

Landlords are sharing the pain felt on the High Street, and it has shown up in their share prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37Q5fsW

First class stamps to rise 6p to 76p

The Royal Mail is increasing the cost of postage again, with first-class stamps rising 6p to 76p from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T6fBPY

Storm Dennis: 'My business was flooded twice in two days'

Business owners describe how they have been left counting the cost of the floods caused by Storm Dennis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wAx6k5

Coronavirus: Car sales in China fall 92% in February

Car dealerships remain closed and buyers stay away as the coronavirus outbreak takes its toll on sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PbWp2k

Robots gain lessons in hot dogs and other tech news

BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SXzyso

Can computer translators ever beat speaking a foreign tongue?

Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tech, but others are not so sure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37Qt7Nn

Coronavirus outbreak to cost airlines almost $30bn

Airline industry body IATA predicts global air travel demand will fall for the first time since 2009. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2umrd9u

JP Morgan economists warn of 'catastrophic' climate change

Researchers say delaying climate change action risks "potentially catastrophic outcomes". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37OecD8

Turning billions of £20 notes into compost

Around two billion paper £20 notes will be replaced with polymer notes in the next few months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38LfjoD

UK says Russia's GRU behind massive Georgia cyber-attack

The UK Foreign Office said October's attack was designed to undermine Georgia's sovereignty. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V679D1

Barclays scraps 'Big Brother' staff tracking system

The bank's software to monitor the amount of time staff spent at their desks was condemned as "creepy". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PdsN4K

Victoria's Secret stake sale values firm at $1.1bn

The lingerie firm has previously been criticised for not being inclusive of all body types. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32dsQTl

Euro 2020 tickets: Uefa apologises to fans over cancellations

Uefa apologises for an error over Euro 2020 tickets that has left fans hundreds of pounds out of pocket through flight and hotel expenses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SKedUz

ISS World: Hack leaves half a million employees without computers

ISS World, a major facilities provider, has been hit by an apparent ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PaLZQv

Samsung explains mystery alert sent overnight

The company says it sent the strange "1" alert to Samsung devices by mistake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T4xAX4

Retail sales bounce back in January after weak end to 2019

Post-Christmas sales helped retailers see their best growth since March, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SIwNfB

Instagram influencers pranking the internet:

An Instagram influencer has faked a holiday to Bali to show followers not to believe everything they see on social media. But how does it compare to these other epic social media pranks? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38NCT3W

'My job went abroad because of globalisation'

New trade deals have re-opened the debate on how to rescue people's careers if their jobs go abroad. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39QK8rM

Facebook boss faces 'blow-dried armpit' jibes

Mark Zuckerberg faced jibes on social media over a claim that he has staff blow-dry his armpits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vRuzkU

MGM hack exposes personal data of 10.6 million guests

Celebrities including Justin Bieber were among those whose data was stolen, one report said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38HNvRL

Lloyds pays £2.5bn to deal with final PPI claims

The bill weighed on the bank's profits, but is close to drawing a line under the mis-selling saga. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wxuUd8

US retailer Forever 21 bought back from bankruptcy

Three new buyers want to help the fashion chain retain its US stores and expand overseas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38MJrja

MGM hack exposes personal data of 10.6 million guests

Celebrities including Justin Bieber were among those whose data was stolen, one report said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38HNvRL

Larry Tesler: Computer scientist behind cut, copy and paste dies aged 74

Larry Tesler was responsible for many of the innovations that made personal computing accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38GLJ3y

Qantas warns coronavirus impact of as much as $99m

The warning comes as concerns grow over the impact of the outbreak on airlines and the global economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wrMAXq

Facebook boss faces 'blow-dried armpit' jibes

Mark Zuckerberg faced jibes on social media over a claim that he has staff blow-dry his armpits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vRuzkU

Brexit complicates EU Budget plans

Leaders are meeting this week to discuss Budget plans in challenging discussions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/327xqm6

My Money: 'My husband and I have 90 minutes together each week'

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

Sinn Fein surge puts Irish economy in the spotlight

As the Irish parliament convenes to try to choose its new leader, concerns about inequality linger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37JSznk

Should your email say if you're he, she or they?

Firms are encouraging staff to make sharing which personal pronouns they use an everyday practice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39JzbIx

No-fault evictions: 'Our lives are falling apart'

Becky Palmer and her family were given two months to leave a home they had rented for 12 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37HTUeH

New polymer £20 featuring painter Turner enters circulation

A new polymer £20 banknote featuring artist JMW Turner starts to appear in ATMs on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39MH14k

Axminster Carpets collapses into administration

The 265-year-old business had been trying to secure a rescue deal for weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/327RdSp

EU plans new rules for AI but experts seek more detail

Campaigners had hoped details of a crackdown on facial recognition would be published. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vLhp9d

BT account scammers jailed for £358k fraud

The group infiltrated more than 2,000 BT customer accounts and used the details to buy luxury goods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HCzjh9

Laura Ashley agrees loan deal in fight for survival

The clothing and furnishing retailer secures money to meet its immediate funding needs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SVmfZq

Guernsey Victorian shop manager quits over adding barcodes

When asked to modernise and have barcodes on stock of sweets Elizabeth Lihou said "I couldn't do it". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vOodCR

WH Smith in spat with Telegraph over pricing

The UK retailer has removed the Daily Telegraph newspaper from 120 shops in railway stations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ww92yL

Are economically inactive people the answer to staff shortages?

Priti Patel says staff shortages can be dealt with by training the 8.5 million people who are economically inactive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38HACHA

HS2: Stephenson given new rail link role

The PM has promised to "restore discipline" to the multi-billion-pound rail project. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39LKYpR

UK house prices rising fastest in Yorkshire and Humber

House prices climbed 3.9% in Yorkshire and Humber last year, but just 1.2% in the South East. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SGLn7k

UK inflation at six-month high as petrol prices rise

The Consumer Prices Index rose to 1.8%, but remains below the Bank of England's 2% target. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P7TAPH

'Vegans need their own shelf in the office fridge'

The Vegan Society has issued guidelines to "help employers accommodate the needs of vegans". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P7s7O3

Facebook expresses 'deep concern' after Singapore orders page block

Facebook said it was "legally compelled" to block access to a page under new "fake news" laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P6hkUh

Uber closes LA office and outsources to Manila

The ride-hailing firm will close its downtown LA customer support office to focus on larger centres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P2GpQ4

Facebook expresses 'deep concern' after Singapore orders page block

Facebook said it was "legally compelled" to block access to a page under new "fake news" laws. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P6hkUh

Kellogg's changes palm oil policy after sisters' petition

Asha and Jia Kirkpatrick, aged 12 and 10, hope the move will help orangutans to survive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V1Kdor

Uber closes LA office and outsources to Manila

The ride-hailing firm will close its downtown LA customer support office to focus on larger centres. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P2GpQ4

Hollywood studio plans to build film complex in Reading

US company Blackhall Studios wants to build a movie-making complex at Thames Valley Science Park. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37zJsFS

737 Max: Debris found in planes' fuel tanks

The discovery raises fresh concerns about potential safety issues for the US plane-making giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38HwHu6

Ring doorbell makes two-factor verification mandatory

Amazon's video doorbell system has faced criticism for not having more robust security for users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/327eW4X

Immigration: No visas for low-skilled workers, government says

The post-Brexit immigration plan says employers must stop relying on "cheap labour". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SCFQ1G

UK's cash system 'will collapse without new laws'

British bank notes and coins could disappear much earlier than expected, campaigners warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38HT02X

Climate change: Fertiliser could be used to power ocean-going ships

Ammonia, the key ingredient of fertiliser, can be burned in ships’ engines in place of polluting diesel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37AP4jj

Why your new work colleague could be a robot

Better sight, better hands and more intelligence are allowing robots to take on more and more jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38Dikae

EU puts Cayman Islands on tax haven blacklist

It is the first UK overseas territory to be named and shamed by the EU for not cracking down on tax abuse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38AQKKO

Venezuela crisis: US blacklists Russian oil firm for helping Maduro

The move freezes any US-held assets of Rosneft Trading SA, accused of supporting Venezuela's leader. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32aD9Yq

Final Beales department stores set to close

The closure of the last 11 Beales stores will put hundreds of jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bQar3t

Coronavirus forces JLR to ship parts in suitcases

The UK's largest carmaker has said it could run out of some parts in two weeks over supply chain issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39LCijn

Government backs 'greener' Cheshire and Aberdeenshire hydrogen plants

Pilkington glassmakers and Unilever will trial using hydrogen as they try to cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/323wvTJ

North Carolina Facebook page labelled fake news

The North Carolina Breaking News page accumulated more than 50,000 followers in less than a month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2STIEX8

Tesla's Elon Musk swipes at Porsche-buying Bill Gates

The Microsoft founder said in an interview that he liked Tesla but had chosen a Porsche as his first electric car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bJCp0N

Soros calls for Zuckerberg and Sandberg to leave Facebook

In a letter to the Financial Times, the billionaire argues they should be removed from their roles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SD70W7

Dutch court backs $50bn Yukos claim against Russia

An appeals court annuls a previous Dutch ruling favouring Russia, in a fight with shareholders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38FaLQm

'Cautious' spending hurt Asda in Christmas period

The supermarket said festive shoppers cut back on gifts for adults and extended family. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39OeHP7

Wages back above pre-economic crisis levels

Average wages - when adjusted for inflation - exceed pre-crisis levels for the first time since 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/325YxOm

UK Budget date kept at 11 March

Chancellor Rishi Sunak promises to "crack on" with delivering the government's election promises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37Fx3jI

Wrightbus parent company gave church £1.35m despite crisis

The donation was made while the County Antrim bus builder was in deep financial trouble. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37ByTCf

'I reinvented the hair tie from my uni halls'

Sophie Trelles-Tvede is the boss of Invisibobble, which is now sold in more than 70 countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37zFFIK

HSBC sees annual profit slump by 33%

The earnings have been posted on the same day as interim chief Noel Quinn unveils a new shake-up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P3G4MX

Coronavirus triggers boom in private jet inquiries

Private jet firms have seen a huge rise in people hoping to hire planes but they can't meet demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37DkHse

Hundreds of staff injured at Amazon UK warehouses, GMB claims

There were 622 serious injuries or near misses in three years, figures compiled by the GMB union claim. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/323hFfO

Why your new work colleague could be a robot

Better sight, better hands and more intelligence are allowing robots to take on more and more jobs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Dikae

No putting meat on expenses, says property firm

Developers Igloo Regeneration has gone vegetarian to cut its environmental impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38xpEUS

Regular savers tempted with cash prizes

Nationwide is offering a prize draw to lure savers, but would it be better to choose higher rates? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OYwHy8

Jeff Bezos: World's richest man pledges $10bn to fight climate change

The Amazon boss and world's richest man gives 8% of his fortune to fight the planet's "biggest threat". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wpY51I

Jeff Bezos: World's richest man pledges $10bn to fight climate change

The Amazon boss and world's richest man gives 8% of his fortune to fight the planet's "biggest threat". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wpY51I

Folding phone screens bubble and scratch, tests find

Reviewers find more durability issues in new handsets from Samsung and Motorola. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vJvgwA

Police force denies creating 'child hacker' poster

The poster said the authorities should be told about children who had tools used by cyber-security experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37CYVoC

Moneybarn fined £3m for treating borrowers badly

Provident Financial's car finance firm is fined for not being fair with customers in debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39D8MfF

Brexit: France warns UK of bitter trade negotiations

The UK and EU will "rip each other apart" as they vie for advantage, France's foreign minister says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31XLsqm

HQ Trivia: Quiz app ends with drunken broadcast after 'running out of money'

A buyout collapsed, leading to the app closing and a presenter paying for final game's $5 prize. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OY5MCs

German firms Bayer and BASF fight $265m US fine over weedkiller

Bayer and BASF are told to pay huge damages to a Missouri peach-grower. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UXeSTX

Israeli soldiers duped by Hamas 'fake women' phone ruse

Hamas militants hacked dozens of smartphones by posing as female admirers, Israel's military says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UXYkeE

Shoe Zone: Retailer warns 100 shops could close

Its chief executive told the BBC that it would close shops if business rates do not change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SCwvad

Don't blame foreign workers, says Piketty

Best-selling economist Thomas Piketty is back with a new book. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bMs2Jg

HQ Trivia: Quiz app ends with drunken broadcast after 'running out of money'

A buyout collapsed, leading to the app closing and a presenter paying for final game's $5 prize. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OY5MCs

Can we fix our way out of the growing e-waste problem?

Levels of electrical and electronic waste are expected to more than double by 2050, according to the UN. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SysAuN

Laura Ashley appeals for funding as sales fall 10%

The British retailer warns it will "consider all appropriate options" if it cannot raise the extra money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38zhqLP

Amazon: Suspect child car seats found for sale on its store again

Trading standards officers are probing the products, which Amazon has now removed from sale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uQKGze

Amazon: Suspect child car seats found for sale on its store again

Trading standards officers are probing the products, which Amazon has now removed from sale. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uQKGze

GM scraps historic Holden car brand in Australia

The move comes as the US car giant retreats from more markets as it focuses on more profitable countries from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u9DG08

Japan's economy shrinks at fastest rate since 2014

The world's third largest economy was hit by a sales tax rise, a destructive typhoon and weak global demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SRQHDI

The doctors and lawyers giving advice on TikTok

The BBC meets the medics and lawyers across America who are using the app to help educate the public. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HwhSi6

Coronavirus: Bicester Village 'having a tough time'

Spending by visitors from China in the UK stood at £714m in September 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u4Vw4n

Can we fix our way out of the growing e-waste problem?

Levels of electrical and electronic waste are expected to more than double by 2050, according to the UN. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SysAuN

Crossing Divides: The 'youngsters' gaining respect at work

A demand for social media skills is bringing younger people into the workplace, but this can create friction. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/320fUzV

Pregnant actresses: 'We're not treated like people'

The way some actresses are treated is straight out of "the dark ages", says the Equality Commission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37uQSKC

Heathrow Airport apologises for IT failure disruption

The airport says "manual contingency processes" are in place to help travellers on their way. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2u1QDc7

Tesla: German court halts work on new 'Gigafactory'

Environmentalists win a temporary injunction against forest clearance for a new "Gigafactory". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/321zmfC

Tesla: German court halts work on new 'Gigafactory'

Environmentalists win a temporary injunction against forest clearance for a new "Gigafactory". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/321zmfC

North York Moors National Park potash mine 'at risk'

Plans to build the world's biggest potash mine are at risk because of a significant funding gap. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SzYY0l

Grant Shapps: Government 'not involved' in China-HS2 talks

The transport secretary's remarks follow reports that China offered to build the line in five years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37v3mBR

Budget may be delayed, says Transport Secretary Grant Shapps

Grant Shapps says the new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, needs "a few days to decide on the date". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HudXCA

Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook boss urges tighter regulation

Mark Zuckerberg says social media firms should not decide what counts as legitimate free speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39DRvD3

Flood defences in England get 1% of infrastructure spending

Nearly £5bn is due to be spent on flood defences in England up until 2026, government figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39Cp8oD

What will bank branches look like in the future?

UK banks are increasingly looking to overhaul their networks in the face of evolving customer behaviour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bEBKxy

Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook boss urges tighter regulation

February 15, 2020

Mark Zuckerberg says social media firms should not decide what counts as legitimate free speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39DRvD3

Why the world needs 'Instagrans'

February 15, 2020

A new generation of influencers are making their mark on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39zrxAD

Washington increases tariffs on aircraft after EU subsidy row

February 15, 2020

Most other tariffs on EU exports to the US, including salmon and blended Scotch whisky, are being retained. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38vnxRz

HS2: UK in talks with China over construction of high-speed line

China's state railway company says it could build the line in just five years, according to reports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2USdvWA

The fake 'kitchen hacks' with billions of views

Kitchen hacks and baking videos are hugely popular on YouTube - but do all the tips actually work? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HqAb8o

New Twitter filter blocks unsolicited nude pictures

The developers said they were in talks to expand the filter to other social media platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wiVQx7

German economy barely grows at end of 2019

According to new official figures, the German economy stagnated in the final three months of last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SG51PE

Redcar cyber-attack: council using pen and paper

More than 135,000 UK residents left without online public services after hackers take out computers from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vtYOhY

Pound boost for late winter holidaymakers

Sterling is close to its highest level against the euro since the immediate aftermath of the EU referendum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uN4gw9

Fortnite boss says game loot boxes 'cause harm'

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says the industry is putting profits over players. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31RZNEC

Facebook removes 'foreign interference' operations from Iran and Russia

The Russian operation focused on Ukraine and the Iranian network posted about the US 2020 presidential election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37rAk6j

RBS boss Alison Rose: 'We're a very different bank today'

RBS chief executive Alison Rose discusses how the bank has changed since the 2008 financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38rN8uF

Facebook boss 'happy to pay more tax in Europe'

Mark Zuckerberg says he understands the "frustration about how tech companies are taxed in Europe". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HoLY78

Huawei: US issues new charges of racketeering and theft

US prosecutors have added racketeering and theft to a list of charges against the embattled telecoms company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38ofeH2

Electric skateboard victim 'did not know risks', wife says

Annabel Visser said her husband Bradley had not known the laws around using electric skateboards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38s5WtM

Consumer contract changes 'could save customers money'

Internet, pay-TV and phone customers will now be offered the best deals when their contracts end. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OU1PPo

Consumer contract changes 'could save customers money'

Internet, pay-TV and phone customers will now be offered the best deals when their contracts end. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OU1PPo

RBS changes its name as profits jump

New chief executive Alison Rose calls the results the "start of a new era" for the bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uIfZMs

Facebook boss 'happy to pay more tax in Europe'

Mark Zuckerberg says he understands the "frustration about how tech companies are taxed in Europe". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HoLY78

Taylor Swift's record label plans to shares sale

French media giant Vivendi has announced plans to float Universal Music Group on the stock market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SJAJvl

Poundland sells 40,000 engagement rings ahead of Valentine's Day

The retailer says its £1 engagement rings are a hit, as it taps growing demand for Valentine's Day goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37oGeF5

Would you trust a vet to diagnose your pet by video?

New video services allow pet owners to get expert advice 24/7, but they still have limitations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UP2dlW

Trade shows hit hard by coronavirus outbreak

The world's largest mobile phone trade show joins a growing list of cancellations around the globe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ssswgm

Dating website 'scammed me out of hundreds of pounds'

Sacha Cowlam says a dating website charged her £270 without her knowledge or permission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37rFizP

Savage x Fenty: Why sex still sells in women's fashion

As brands come under fire for overly sexualised advertising, how lucrative is it to sell sex appeal in fashion? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bD9NWI

Coronavirus: Will someone develop a vaccine?

Global pharmaceutical companies may not see enough profitability from developing a Covid-19 vaccine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39wfKDa

Google ordered to reveal author of Australian dentist's bad review

The Australian court ruling forces the US firm to hand over details about the anonymous poster. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37nl3Du

Google ordered to reveal author of Australian dentist's bad review

The Australian court ruling forces the US firm to hand over details about the anonymous poster. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37nl3Du

Amazon wins injunction in US 'Jedi' contract fight

A US judge hits pause on the US government contract after a challenge from Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uHoHdS

Amazon wins injunction in US government contract fight

A US judge hits pause on the "Jedi" contract after a challenge from Amazon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uHoHdS

WHO says fake coronavirus claims causing 'infodemic'

A representative from the World Health Organization wants tech firms to fight fake news on coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UL6d77

WHO says fake coronavirus claims causing 'infodemic'

A representative from the World Health Organization wants tech firms to fight fake news on coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UL6d77

Huawei faces new charges of racketeering and trade secret theft

US prosecutors have added racketeering and theft to a list of charges against the embattled telecoms company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38ofeH2

MWC phone show cancellation a 'nightmare' for firms

One business owner says Mobile World Congress was "much more than a trade show". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SH5TDx

JCB cuts production because of coronavirus

The heavy machinery manufacturer says the virus will cause a shortage of parts from China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39tt1wf

China's phone industry urged to 'get back to work'

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun urges action as analysts predict a 10% fall in global shipments in the wake of Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HjroVZ

Who is the new chancellor Rishi Sunak?

Following the shock resignation of Sajid Javid, who is new chancellor Rishi Sunak? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38kA7D0

Ford boss urges re-think on electric hybrid car ban

Ford Europe boss Stuart Rowley says a possible ban from 2032 should be reconsidered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SGN6s7

Wearable to spot Alzheimer's being developed

Five million healthy volunteers will be used to map signs of the disease years before symptoms develop. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37sqfFT

China's phone industry urged to 'get back to work'

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun urges action as analysts predict a 10% fall in global shipments in the wake of Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HjroVZ

Cabinet reshuffle: Sajid Javid resigns as chancellor

Rishi Sunak takes over as chancellor four weeks before the Budget as PM carries out a reshuffle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tXNgDa

'New year bounce' for UK housing market

The number of people looking to buy a home increased, as did the amount of homes put up for sale, RICS says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38o9wVR

Facebook Dating delayed after row with regulator

Facebook planned to launch its European dating app ahead of Valentine's Day - before a row erupted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SlFVGS

Facebook Dating delayed after row with regulator

Facebook planned to launch its European dating app ahead of Valentine's Day - before a row erupted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SlFVGS

British Gas owner Centrica hit by energy price cap

Centrica shares sink 15% after the firm blames the cap on energy bills and falling gas prices for a £1bn loss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39BQBHj

Barclays: Regulators probe chief executive over Epstein links

The financial watchdog is investigating Jes Staley's links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bxa3Xi

CBD oil products ‘could be off the shelves in a year’

Unapproved goods containing the cannabis extract will be pulled, says the Food Standards Agency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OQLuuD

Nestle axes low sugar chocolate due to weak sales

Milky Wowsomes were the processed food giant's first products using a new 'hollow' sugar technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wdkzCY

'Help us or you'll kill the High Street'

The stark warning comes from jewellers F Hinds, one of 50 retailers urging the government to act. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UOTErk

'My court record only emerged when I got a job'

The number of people in their 20s with county court judgements against them has risen sharply in the last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HffzQy

Android co-creator's phone company Essential to close

Andy Rubin's Essential says it will cease operations after finding "no clear path forward". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bzyWSn

MWC 2020: Smartphone showcase cancelled over coronavirus fears

The world's largest mobile industry showcase will not go ahead, organisers confirm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UJVgTe

Transgender users accuse TikTok of censorship

The short-form video platform has been unable to explain why some content has been taken down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SDQ9RZ

Food giant to stop advertising ice cream to children

Unilever, which owns brands such as Twister and Cornetto, says it is responding to rising obesity rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38lTwnf

Coronavirus: More big names pull out of MWC conference

Nokia, BT, and Vodafone are the latest to withdraw, citing concerns about the new coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UJVgTe

BA plugs flight gap abandoned by Flybe

The airline says it can make its new Newquay-to-Heathrow service work without a subsidy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vsumo6

BP boss plans to 'reinvent' oil giant for green era

The oil giant's new chief executive Bernard Looney said BP must be "cleaner". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31N5dRe

HS2: Why do big government projects cost so much?

HS2 is far from alone when it comes to government projects that have gone over budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31SdZxp

Cyber-crime profits reached $3.5bn in 2019, says FBI

People fall victim to email scams, ransomware and tech support fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SR0g67

Petrol and diesel car sales ban could start in 12 years, says Shapps

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps tells the BBC a sales ban could be brought forward again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tQvjWZ

Coronavirus: Singapore bank evacuated after worker falls ill

Some 300 people working on the same floor as the infected patient have been sent home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2voLFXh

The clever glass box that reshaped the world

Wardian cases safely took plants across the world, revolutionising agriculture, politics and trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SgOOkV

Nissan seeks $90m damages from former boss Carlos Ghosn

The move comes after Mr Ghosn fled Japan where he faces charges of financial misconduct. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sj6XOV

US telecoms giants get $26bn takeover green light

A judge ruled that the merger of T-Mobile US and Sprint would not mean higher prices for customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38lRjrF

US telecoms giants get $26bn takeover green light

A judge ruled that the merger of T-Mobile US and Sprint would not mean higher prices for customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38lRjrF

Swiss machines 'used to spy on governments for decades'

Secret control of a Swiss device enabled the US and Germany to collect classified information, reports say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLMZKJ

Samsung Z Flip: What's the point of the foldable phone?

Vloggers and selfie addicts may like the new form-factor, but does it do enough to justify its price? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31MXliT

Google starts appeal against £2bn shopping fine

The case of Google versus the European Commission will be heard in Luxembourg over three days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UFxtE1

Automatic compensation for energy switch errors

Victims of switching mistakes will be paid £30 automatically under the new scheme which starts in May. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OObU09

'You are groomed to work to a retirement date'

An insurer calls for a more flexible approach to the state pension after running "mid-life MOTs" for staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Hc3V94

Google starts appeal against £2bn shopping fine

The case of Google versus the European Commission will be heard in Luxembourg over three days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UFxtE1

Blockchain: The revolution that hasn't quite happened

Blockchain was hyped as a secure and cheap way to store or retrieve data, but it is yet to take off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SeEIAY

Ofcom set to be given power to police social media in UK

Tech firms will need to ensure that illegal content is quickly removed from their platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HfDbED

Tech giants face probe into deals going back a decade

Regulators will look at whether Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook and Microsoft stifled competition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UI4EXx

Tech giants face probe into deals going back a decade

Regulators will look at whether Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook and Microsoft stifled competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UI4EXx

Samsung Galaxy S20 and Z Flip launch under shadow of coronavirus

Flagship 5G handset has 100x zoom camera and records 8K video while 4G foldable has clamshell design. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UKg2C4

UK trade will thrive despite border checks, says chancellor

Chancellor Sajid Javid says the UK will have a "better future" despite the end of frictionless trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38le1QG

Samsung Galaxy S20 and Z Flip launch under shadow of coronavirus

Flagship 5G handset has 100x zoom camera and records 8K video while 4G foldable has clamshell design. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UKg2C4

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra zoom put to the test

BBC Click's Lara Lewington goes hands-on with Samsung's latest smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38k4r0G

Coronavirus: Another cruise ship rejected from ports

The Westerdam, carrying more than 1,450 passengers, has been stopped from docking in Thailand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OJhUaq

Challenger bank N26 to shut all UK accounts

Customers are being told to transfer money out of the app-based bank by 15 April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31MIYuB

Coronavirus: Intel and Vivo pull out of MWC tech show

There are also reports that the organisers of Mobile World Congress are considering whether to cancel the event. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bsboP6

Coronavirus: Intel and Vivo pull out of MWC tech show

There are also reports that the organisers of Mobile World Congress are considering whether to cancel the event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bsboP6

HS2: Boris Johnson makes 'controversial and difficult decision' to go ahead

Boris Johnson says he will appoint a full-time minister to oversee the project and "restore discipline". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HgeqYZ

'HS2 has completely wrecked our lives'

A Yorkshire couple are being forced to leave their home on the HS2 route which is due to be demolished. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w5Yq9v

'She was beautiful, funny - and she scammed me'

One man tells of how he was tricked in a romance scam as banks warn £8m was lost by victims in six months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ut8jOi

UK economy saw no growth at the end of 2019

Growth in the services and construction sectors was offset by a "poor showing" from manufacturing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39u6LSZ

JD Sports slams Footasylum deal ruling

The UK competition watchdog says a takeover could hit shoppers, but JD Sports says the view is "flawed". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vqjmaN

Ocean Infinity: Exploration company goes for robot boats at scale

Uncrewed Surface vessels are the future on water, just as are driverless cars are on land. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UDh6I1

West Africa's first drone corridor has opened in Njala

West Africa's first drone corridor, in Njala, could transform Sierra Leone's healthcare. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vq4edv

Nissan to shut Japan factory due to shortage of Chinese parts

The Japanese car maker shuts a factory for two days due to a shortage of parts from virus-hit China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SBJt6G

China launches coronavirus 'close contact detector' app

The announcement highlights the high level of Chinese government surveillance of its citizens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HgDUoQ

Blockchain: The revolution that hasn't quite happened

Blockchain was hyped as a secure and cheap way to store or retrieve data, but it is yet to take off. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SeEIAY

Coronavirus: 'I walk around my block of flats to stay sane'

Working from home during the coronavirus outbreak has its ups and downs for millions stuck indoors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SfGoKD

'Post Office false theft claim left me bankrupt'

Lee Castleton was left broke after the Post Office spent £320,000 pursuing him over false losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38g9T4J

'I remember the roaches walking across the floor'

When Rob Bernshteyn and his family escaped the Soviet Union, they initially found the US was worse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OH1xes

Government to pledge £5bn for bus services and cycling routes

Boris Johnson says the money will improve bus services - but Labour calls the plan "unambitious". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39kjdo0

HS2: Government to give high-speed rail line the go-ahead

Boris Johnson will announce the entire line will be built but the northern phase will be reviewed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SwyMCx

Harry's razors: $1.4bn takeover falls through

Edgewell Personal Care, which owns Wilkinson Sword, says it will not longer pursue the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HdLy3E

Equifax: US charges four Chinese military officers over huge hack

Nearly 150m Americans had personal data compromised in the hack of credit rating giant Equifax. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37eErT1

Man who helped the Queen send her first email dies

Computer scientist Peter Kirstein guided the Queen into the internet era - in 1976. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SxMTY9

Equifax: US charges four Chinese military 'hackers'

They are suspects in the hacking of credit score giant Equifax, which hit more than 147m Americans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37eErT1

Work 'under way' into Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge feasibility

Number 10 says "a range of government officials" are looking at the idea of a linking bridge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H9QSEX

Pitch@Palace removes Prince Andrew's name from site

The Dragons' Den-style scheme for entrepreneurs has further distanced itself from its Royal founder. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39nTGuc

Pitch@Palace removes Prince Andrew's name from site

The Dragons' Den-style scheme for entrepreneurs has further distanced itself from its Royal founder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39nTGuc

Ride-sharing war looms as Ola enters London market

The Indian firm is seeking to dethrone rival Uber - but is the market profitable in the long term? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tOhxUW

Storm Ciara: What are my rights if my job or home is affected?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of wind and flood damage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tPOoc0

Bill Gates 'not buying our hydrogen yacht'

The firm behind a concept hydrogen-powered luxury yacht says reports of Mr Gates' order are incorrect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OH54cQ

Bill Gates 'not buying our hydrogen yacht'

The firm behind a concept hydrogen-powered luxury yacht says reports of Mr Gates' order are incorrect. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OH54cQ

Samsung surprises with Galaxy Flip Z Oscars reveal

The tech giant showed off its latest venture ahead of announcing the phone on 11 February. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HbfD3S

Robot blocks leap, roll and climb to work together

Researchers at MIT have developed robots that can self-assemble to form various structures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OFIuRW

'I remember the roaches walking across the floor'

When Rob Bernshteyn and his family escaped the Soviet Union, they initially found the US was worse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OH1xes

‘I was raped at 14, and the video ended up on a porn site’

When Rose Kalemba was raped, it took her months to persuade a porn website to remove the video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bo0GsV

What could Brexit mean for fishing?

Fishing looks like being the first big argument of the UK's trade negotiations with the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/389DE6Z

Scottish salmon producers warn of 'huge' Brexit burden

The industry says the UK government has told it to prepare for trade barriers with the European Union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OGPUEB

Coronavirus: Much of 'the world's factory' still shut

Major Apple supplier Foxconn and global car makers among the big manufacturers that have not reopened. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SvhNAl

NDAs 'should not silence sexual harassment claims'

Arbitration service Acas says agreements should not be routinely used as part of new guidance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tOeHzi

HS2: Six reasons why the rail route is so expensive

The controversial high-speed rail project could potentially cost as much as £106bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bolpN7

A new rural bank branch opening! What's going on?

Is Hawes, in the Yorkshire Dales, a template for the future of bank branches and community services? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37fXVqe

Coronavirus: Amazon pulls out of major tech show

The company is the latest firm to withdraw from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UE9iG4

Coronavirus: Amazon pulls out of major tech show

The company is the latest firm to withdraw from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UE9iG4

West Midlands Trains: Under-fire rail firm must invest £20m extra on services

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says people must be able to rely on West Midlands Trains. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OCJbLS

Huawei: UK 5G concerns 'a witch-hunt' says Chinese ambassador

Its UK ambassador criticises Tory politicians opposed to the firm's role in the UK's mobile network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UCeTww

Huawei: UK 5G concerns 'a witch-hunt' says Chinese ambassador

Its UK ambassador criticises Tory politicians opposed to the firm's role in the UK's mobile network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UCeTww

'You're a good dog': Robo-pup helps people with dementia

The robot is used as part of a live animal therapy treatment to help encourage emotional attachment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31FDBO8

Huawei: Senior Tories want Huawei 'ruled out' of 5G plans

They say there are alternatives to the Chinese firm and want Tory MPs to raise their concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37aFIKN

Stopping Venice choking on its own pollution

We know Venice is drowning as global sea levels rise, but it is also choking on its own pollution. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tEpmfH

Brexit divorce: Five key things the UK must navigate

Break-ups are rarely easy and Britain has challenges ahead in forging new trade relationships. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39g63Za

'Deposit-free renting left me more than £500 out of pocket'

Some renters are choosing the option without understanding the costs involved, housing groups warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3780f2r

Storm Ciara: Flights cancelled as UK braces for gales

Air, rail and ferry passengers face disruption as weather warnings come into place across the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SqEDZW

Immigration: Salary threshold set to be lowered

The government plans to lower the minimum salary for migrants from £30,000 to £25,600, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OGqy9H

Facebook's Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked

The social media giant restores its account after a Dubai-based hacking group temporarily took over. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3blkH3c

Has Airbnb grown a conscience?

Airbnb is the latest US company to pledge it will serve society. Has the corporate world grown a conscience? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SsuZWU

Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?

Securing a UK-EU trade deal will be top a priority over the months ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XfjbIP

Portl's 'holoportation booth' lets users beam-in live and life-sized

The projection display is able to show pre-recorded video or live images broadcast from another location. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/374u9oo

Huawei: Senior Tories want Huawei 'ruled out' of 5G plans

They say there are alternatives to the Chinese firm and want Tory MPs to raise their concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37aFIKN

Facebook's Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked

The social media giant restores its account after a Dubai-based hacking group temporarily took over. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3blkH3c

Women hold third of board roles at FTSE 100 firms

Boards of big companies have achieved the target almost a year early, say ministers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H1oiWt

Beales to close more than half of its stores

Efforts to sell all 23 stores together have failed, administrators KPMG said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/378YORB

Apple fined for slowing down old iPhones

Apple agrees to pay a £21m fine in France for not making it clear that it slowed down old iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S8uPVJ

Call of Duty London event will be like an 'exciting, rowdy football match'

Esports host Lottie Van-Praag on why having a home team could change how fans experience live shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3983uIO

Coronavirus: Your travel rights explained

As the virus spreads to more countries popular with tourists, what are your rights if you cancel? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S6zPtJ

Coronavirus: iPhone manufacturer Foxconn to make masks

The world's biggest electronics maker aims to produce two million surgical masks a month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31wxOdD

US job creation larger than expected

The economy added 225,000 jobs last month, with hiring at construction firms helping to drive the gains. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tyYFsK

Lumiere’s Train gets 4K treatment and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bhLrle

Online anger after coronavirus whistleblower dies

Dr Li's death has sparked unprecedented levels of grief and mistrust on Chinese social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S4V8vJ

Ex-Thomas Cook staff adapting to railway life with GWR

About 30 staff from the holiday company that collapsed last year are now employed by rail firm GWR. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39bB1BV

Credit Suisse chief Tidjane Thiam quits after spying scandal

The resignation comes after two former bank employees were placed under surveillance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S6GtAe

Energy bills set to fall for millions of households

The energy regulator cuts the price cap by £17, a move that will affect about 15 million households. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w0joH3

Coronavirus: iPhone manufacturer Foxconn to make masks

The world's biggest electronics maker aims to produce two million surgical masks a month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31wxOdD

Ed Sheeran's label boss set for stock market windfall

Billionaire Len Blavatnik's Warner Music Group has announced plans to sell shares in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S6W5na

Millions unclaimed in rail compensation watchdog claims

A rail watchdog claims millions of pounds are being left unclaimed by people hit by train delays. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tzS80X

Meet the cannabis chef leading a culinary revolution

Andrea Drummer used to be an anti-drugs campaigner but now she's now one of America's leading cannabis chefs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/376QoKu

How the rubber duck became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the rubber duck became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bieaXb

Poorer households may get help on energy bills

The burden of paying for clean energy technology could be shifted to the tax payer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2utRvGP

Divisive weight loss wager firm targets UK dieters

American-style weight loss 'betting' websites are using social media to reach British dieters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GXPFRd

Pretty Little Thing advert 'doesn't objectify women'

An advert banned for over-sexualising women is just 'tapping into fashion trends'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3brWmsO

The 63-year-old apprentice learning a new trade

Former fisherman Gerry Thompson tells the Today programme about his apprenticeship. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OyE5zU

The women who make argan oil want better pay

Argan is the latest culinary and cosmetic must-have, but the women workers want more of the money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UEwofN

Self-driving delivery van ditches 'human controls'

Robotics firm Nuro has been given a first of its kind exemption to test the vehicle on US roads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/376KAR7

Rise of Skywalker: How we brought Carrie Fisher back

Visual effects supervisor, Roger Guyett, on the challenges of digitally recreating the actress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S8z5EF

Uber sees path to profit despite $1.1bn loss

Spending to expand its Uber Eats food delivery business impacted the firm's bottom line. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bkpXnF

Uber sees path to profit despite $1.1bn loss

Spending to expand its Uber Eats food delivery business impacted the firm's bottom line. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkpXnF

Boeing: US regulator says 'no timescale' for 737 return

The Boeing plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two separate crashes killed 346 people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ugOnhz

Fiat warns of coronavirus risk to Europe car plant

The car maker says supply chain problems in China could close a European factory within four weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GYYrOC

Russian disinformation 'ongoing problem' says FBI chief

Christopher Wray tells US lawmakers China is also engaged in disinformation campaigns on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31ynLV7

Coronavirus: Shanghai's deserted streets and metro

Amid China's coronavirus, the BBC's Robin Brant shows how Shanghai's streets are now largely empty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/384HgY5

Would you follow this man on Instagram?

BP's Bernard Looney is the latest chief executive to join the platform but do bosses know what it's for? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31t3wsa

'A turtle inspired us to tackle plastic pollution'

A couple who met while travelling say seeing the "scary" impact of rubbish spurred them into action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/383ufxV

Xbox says Nintendo and Sony no longer main rivals

Xbox chief Phil Spencer says he now considers Amazon and Google to be bigger competition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bjmUMu

Climate change: Clean tech 'won't solve warming in time'

Breakthrough technologies cannot be relied on to help the UK meet its climate targets, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UoMY30

Climate change: Clean tech 'won't solve warming in time'

Breakthrough technologies cannot be relied on to help the UK meet its climate targets, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UoMY30

Everything you need to know about Fifa eClub World Cup

The Fifa eClub World Cup starts on Friday in Italy will see 24 teams from all over the world battling it out to be crowned the winner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/384XOiu

Airbnb blocks under-25s booking 'party houses' in Canada

The firm will not allow young Canadians to book whole houses following a fatal shooting last week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31vwU0N

Tesla warns that coronavirus will hit China deliveries

The firm's share price slumped 17% after an executive said deliveries of the Model 3 would be delayed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uoDZUH

Buses: Government unveils £50m plan to create first all-electric bus town

Local authorities can bid for the money to pay for a new fleet of up to 200 electric buses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/398amWD

China halves tariffs on more than 1,700 US goods

Markets react positively as China takes its first step to ease tensions over the trade war with the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v5dSlY

Tesla warns that coronavirus will hit China deliveries

The firm's share price slumped 17% after an executive said deliveries of the Model 3 would be delayed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uoDZUH

Water and sewerage bills set to fall by about £17 a year

Regulator Ofwat had told water firms to invest more in improving services between 2020 and 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GWDXWV

Buses: Government unveils £50m plan to create first all-electric bus town

Local authorities can bid for the money to pay for a new fleet of up to 200 electric buses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/398amWD

Coronavirus: The economic cost is rising in China and beyond

How is the coronavirus outbreak affecting China's economy and trade? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36YZ6tZ

My Money: A wedding, a pay rise and some healthy eating

As part of a new BBC blog series, Somi from Nigeria shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S5j42l

NSPCC urges Facebook to stop encryption plans

The social media giant is facing a backlash over plans to encrypt messages across its platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37XGImJ

The Irishman: How we made the actors decades younger

How actors Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci were digitally de-aged. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vUEpCP

Windows 10 search bar bug frustrates users

Users are calling on Microsoft to rectify the issue, which makes it harder to find files on PCs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/372CYPo

Apple patent explores crease-free folding phone

The technology giant's new patent sets out to eliminate the biggest issues with foldable devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tvR2mW

Ad-targeting should be made transparent, data ethics body says

Online political ads should be more tightly regulated, a data ethics body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36Z98LK

Ad-targeting should be made transparent, data ethics body says

Online political ads should be more tightly regulated, a data ethics body says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Z98LK

Coronavirus: LG pulls out of Mobile World Congress

The tech firm has cancelled its appearance at Mobile World Congress due to the virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37WyLOC

Coronavirus: LG pulls out of Mobile World Congress

The tech firm has cancelled its appearance at Mobile World Congress due to the virus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37WyLOC

Green light for UK commercial telecoms Moon mission

The Lunar Pathfinder spacecraft will sell communications services to other missions at the Moon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/380tllP

Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific asks staff to take unpaid leave

The Hong Kong-based airline wants staff to take three weeks leave to help cope with Coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39kLlrt

India tells Chinese guests to stay away from car show

Chinese firms will showcase their fleets of electric cars but staff will not attend the Delhi auto show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39bECQa

Gambling in football: Bookmakers considering ban on shirt and pitchside advertising

Bookmakers "consider" a voluntary ban on football shirt sponsorship and pitchside advertising, a parliamentary committee hears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36ZdtyH

Demand for Disney+ exceeds expectations

The service is Disney's answer to competition from Netflix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31BkaWJ

Could a hand washing robot help save lives?

Pepe, the robot offers hygiene advice from the World Health Organisation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38bMu44

Rockstar Games founder Dan Houser leaves studio

Dan Houser founded the studio behind Grand Theft Auto with his brother in 1998. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ba8f6p

Rockstar Games founder Dan Houser leaves studio

Dan Houser founded the studio behind Grand Theft Auto with his brother in 1998. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ba8f6p

Mobile operators clash on 'notspots' costs

A key meeting will be held on Wednesday to hammer out the details of sharing rural networks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31pg2ZL

Keeping rats out of kitchens and bedbugs out of hotels

Mouse traps and poison are being replaced by internet connected traps and thermal imaging. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36QvxuB

CEO Secrets: Can you be the boss if you're in chronic pain?

Shazia Ginai, who suffers from chronic pain, found that it was no barrier to being the CEO of a market research firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31pCCBm

Mobile operators clash on 'notspots' costs

A key meeting will be held on Wednesday to hammer out the details of sharing rural networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31pg2ZL

Ryanair rapped over low emissions claims

The UK's advertising watchdog says Europe's biggest airline misled consumers about its carbon footprint. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37YZqKx

Pretty Little Thing: 'Overly sexualised' advert banned

The "irresponsible" advert invited viewers to view women as sex objects, the regulator rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37YaWpz

'My African name stopped me getting job opportunities'

About a third of FTSE 100 have no ethnic minority representation on their boards, a report shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Us0LpE

Dozens arrested in 'courier fraud' crackdown

One couple lost almost £1m after being persuaded to hand over all their savings and pensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tuK3L7

How the McDonald's model revolutionised business

By successfully selling franchises, Ray Kroc turned a tiny hamburger restaurant into a global giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31rlaMN

Tesla: Is the car firm really worth $170bn?

The carmaker's market value has grown by about a third in less than a month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GWPdCx

Netflix accused of 'superhighway robbery' in Parliament

The video streaming service is taking UK taxpayers "for a ride" over tax, Dame Margaret Hodge says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UmRVt6

Google sorry for private-video-sharing bug

The tech giant said some people exporting their Google Photos ended up with other people's videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OqDfFC

Author Stephen King quits Facebook

He cites fake news and privacy concerns as the reasons he is abandoning the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OqZr26

How will the petrol and diesel car ban work?

A ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars will be brought forward by eight years to 2032, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2q8iIsZ

'State actors' may have accessed Twitter contacts

A flaw in a feature that allows users to upload contact details could have revealed phone numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RVORCp

Ikea announces first big UK store closure

The Swedish furniture giant's Coventry branch will close this summer, putting 352 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SfEYia

High-paid banker 'suspended over alleged food theft'

Paras Shah, said to be earning £1m a year, is reportedly accused of taking sandwiches from Citigroup's canteen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v1imdi

Petrol and diesel car sales ban brought forward to 2035

The government plans to bring changes forward by five years to help the UK reach climate targets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/396tEf2

Sims 4: 20 years of The Sims - a timeline

From The Sims to The Sims 4 - check out our timeline on the history of The Sims! from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Tayr1

Sims: 20th anniversary - from The Sims to The Sims 4 - a brief history

The Sims is celebrating its 20th anniversary today! But how did it become one of the world's best-selling games? We've been finding out... from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oph6aI

App glitch blamed for Iowa caucus results delay

Democratic officials stress the unprecedented holdup is a "reporting issue" and not a "hack". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b5v1fI

Diversity in gaming: Industry promises to improve

Women are significantly under-represented in gaming, leaving some people with "no-one to look up to". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RVleBd

The many meanings of the pinched fingers emoji

The latest wave of emoji have arrived, and one particular 'Italian' icon is raising questions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36PGNr7

New petrol and diesel vehicles sales ban in UK from 2035

Government plans to bring changes forward by five years to help the UK reach climate targets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/396tEf2

Coronavirus and oil: Why crude has been hit hard

The world's biggest oil producers are under pressure to cut output as crude prices slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b7Y0PT

AirAsia tycoon Tony Fernandes steps aside as CEO

The move by the boss of Asia's biggest budget airline comes as the company faces a bribery probe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36Unxc4

Coronavirus: 'We may have no clothes left to sell'

We talk to UK firms affected by the disruption caused by the deadly virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31nuqRY

The medieval knight who went into space

Multimillionaire computer games veteran Richard Garriott is also a pioneer of space tourism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/392wNfG

Half of UK 10-year-olds own a smartphone

A report by Ofcom also found that 3-8 year olds are watching YouTube for eight hours a week on average. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Olx5q8

YouTube shines but Google ads continue to slow

Google-owner Alphabet shares details of YouTube's ad business for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36WxMN7

UK aviation industry vows net zero carbon by 2050

Cleaner engines, new fuels and planting trees will all help, according to an industry group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uY4O26

Bubble tea: A sweet treat that went global

The BBC's Sarah Toms looks at why bubble tea is proving so popular in Singapore and around the world from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/387u6cA

YouTube shines but Google ads continue to slow

Google-owner Alphabet shares details of YouTube's ad business for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36WxMN7

Travelex: Bank currency services still offline after hack

Lloyd and RBS are among many banks unable to offer online currency services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OmWgJ5

BlackBerry breaks up with phone-maker TCL

Chinese phone-maker TCL will no longer produce BlackBerry-branded smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39a4JY5

Coronavirus: Uber blocks drivers who picked up coronavirus man

Two Uber drivers transported a passenger infected with coronavirus around Mexico City. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vEqxwe

Pound falls on fears of 'bare bones' EU trade deal

Sterling drops as Boris Johnson and Europe set out tough negotiating stances on post-Brexit trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/394gZJk

What is a 'Canada-style' trade deal?

Could the Canada-EU trade deal be a model for the UK's relationship with the EU after Brexit? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DvVNkA

Nintendo Switch leaker admits child sex abuse

A Californian man admits hacking into Nintendo servers and possessing child abuse images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uZjuy5

Debt: 'It consumes every thought, every moment'

As one man tells of his struggles with debt, the regulator issues a warning to credit card firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36UYVjA

Coronavirus:10 days of hospital building in 60 seconds

Aerial footage shows the construction of Huoshenshan hospital, built to treat coronavirus patients. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UoWXW9

Brexit: Boris Johnson sets out vision of UK-EU trade deal

The PM says there is "no need" for Britain to follow Brussels-made rules to secure the new pact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OlYV5s

Nearly one million miss tax return deadline

Anyone with a genuine excuse for missing Friday night's cut-off can talk to HMRC to avoid fines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Op2U1h

Budget carrier Air Asia denies allegations of bribery

Malaysia's AirAsia denies allegations it received bribes to buy Airbus planes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oq8CQG

Coronavirus: Chinese stocks plunge as markets reopen

The sharp fall comes despite the central bank pumping billions of dollars into the financial system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b5qSIQ

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 - Business https://ift.tt/2RHL2kv

'Nine million' workers claimed sickies in 2019

Bad office culture and heavy workloads are to blame for fake sick days, a survey suggests from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36WQF2F

'My overdraft cost will nearly double - why am I being punished?'

Big banks have recently announced much higher interest rates for overdrafts, leaving savers confused. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31ljlAQ

NFL: How tablets are speeding up American football

Insiders say the tempo of games has become faster and there is more emphasis on player skill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36W6G92

Coronavirus: China to pump $170bn into economy amid growth fears

The money will be deployed on Monday as financial markets reopen after an extended break. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36Sdm7M

Brexit: We won't take your rules, PM to tell Brussels

Boris Johnson is to say he would accept border checks if the EU does not agree to a free-trade deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31gmgel

Pompeo offers Belarus oil in rare visit

He is the first US secretary of state to visit the country for a quarter of a century. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GMRArw

Inside the hidden 'power tunnels' of London

Deep underneath the streets of the capital is a hidden network, powering the network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ubiBCq

'I wasn't allowed to buy my burrito with cash'

The US pioneered credit cards and online payments, but convincing people to go cashless is proving harder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OlTfZl

Atari announces video game hotel and other tech news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uWt4lm

Eating disorder used to sell diets on Instagram