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Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars

The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JtoX4f

Coronavirus: Zoom under increased scrutiny as popularity soars

The New York attorney general has written to the videoconferencing company about its security measures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JtoX4f

Coronavirus: A fifth of smaller UK firms 'will run out of cash'

Despite government help, almost 20% of UK firms are unlikely to get the money they need to survive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jw9HmU

Coronavirus: Racist 'zoombombing' at virtual synagogue

Hackers hijacking Zoom meetings to shout abuse is on the rise as more people talk virtually. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bDEsCz

National living wage rises by 6.2%

The increase has been welcomed by unions and takes the hourly pay for people aged 25 and over to £8.72. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dJGOBL

Sainsbury’s uses ‘loophole’ to keep Argos open

Supermarket chain accused of exploiting law to flog its Argos homewares during coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Uw0q4E

Apple buys weather app Dark Sky

The iPhone maker will shut down the Android and Wear OS versions of the app in July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/347fn0o

Banks bow to pressure and axe dividend payments

The Bank of England welcomed the decision by the UK's biggest banks and encouraged them to scrap bonuses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39zgLKj

Coronavirus: Stock markets suffer worst quarter since 1987

The Dow Jones and FTSE 100 have fallen more than 20% since the start of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39wrB3M

Coronavirus: 3D-printer owners rally to create NHS face masks

More than 1,000 people volunteer to help make face shields for front-line workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dFW4zH

Coronavirus: 5G ‘certainly delayed’ in Europe and UK

UK and European 5G network rollouts will certainly be delayed during the pandemic, Huawei says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bIP4QL

Houseparty: How safe is Epic Games' video chat app?

Security experts back owner's assertion that chat app is not hacking other products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UvkAf2

Coronavirus: New job starters 'petrified' over wage help scheme

Workers who started new jobs in March are not eligible for the government's wage grant scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QZmQJj

Coronavirus: 5G ‘certainly delayed’ in Europe and UK

UK and European 5G network rollouts will certainly be delayed during the pandemic, Huawei says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bIP4QL

Coronavirus: Debenhams seeks urgent deal with landlords

The department store is heading for another major restructuring which could involve more store closures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WYpByE

Coronavirus: UK considers virus-tracing app to ease lockdown

Study describes how app would alert citizens if someone they came into contact with tests positive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3awYcrx

Coronavirus: 'I don't want a flight voucher, where's my refund?'

The airlines' trade body wants to give vouchers for cancelled flights but passengers are unhappy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WWZPdP

Coronavirus: World leaders' posts deleted over fake news

Social networks usually leave world leaders’ posts alone - but the pandemic is changing that. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xE7Bi6

Coronavirus: UK mortgage market goes into lockdown

Lenders are cutting back on loans, unless borrowers have a huge deposit or plenty of equity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JuGSYd

Coronavirus: Contagion cast share Covid-19 advice

Kate Winslet, Matt Damon, Jennifer Ehle and Laurence Fishburne post public service announcements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dK8xSD

Coronavirus: Millions will be left in poverty, World Bank warns

"Significant economic pain seems unavoidable in all countries”, the World Bank warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3axMD37

Coronavirus: Supermarket sales in March 'busier than Christmas'

Grocery sales this month beat all previous records as shoppers stocked up, a survey says, from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X2wZcl

Coronavirus: British Airways suspends all Gatwick flights

The airline says it is facing a challenging environment in "unprecedented circumstances". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bPfsZl

Houseparty offers $1m reward for proof of sabotage

The company says claims it exposed users data were part of a commercial smear campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QXGdCJ

Coronavirus: American Airlines to seek $12bn in state aid

The US carrier says it will ask for government help to survive during the coronavirus downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3avQjCB

'The phone slipped into the bath': Conference call tales

How to avoid some of the pitfalls of teleconferencing and how it is changing the way we meet and do business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xx5TPR

Coronavirus: Airport handlers at risk of collapse

Aviation services companies are calling on the government for urgent assistance due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39rbFzL

'My $60m weight-loss app cured my personal pain'

Victoria Repa has created an app to help people lose weight, an issue she struggled with growing up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Upk3LM

Coronavirus: Millions of garden plants set to be binned

The Horticultural Trades Association says many producers could go bust because of the coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rd8sh1

Coronavirus: Amazon workers threaten strikes over virus protection

Some US workers at Amazon and Instacart are threatening to strike over inadequate coronavirus protections. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UO6Pad

Coronavirus: Why are planes still flying?

A number of global airlines are still running passenger flights amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WVwe4K

Coronavirus: Tech firm Bloom Energy fixes broken US ventilators

The 170 repaired machines had been in storage since the H5N1 bird flu outbreak of the mid-2000s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UP8f4e

Coronavirus: Start-ups use Zoom app to lay off staff

Two California-based start-ups confirm they have used the conference-call app to lay off staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bNhOb9

Coronavirus: Carluccio's collapses putting 2,000 jobs at risk

The future of some 2,000 of the restaurant's employees hang in the balance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39shUDs

BrightHouse: Rent-to-own giant collapses as coronavirus shuts shops

Customers must keep paying for items they are renting despite administrators being appointed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bFWUKV

Coronavirus: Uber and Deliveroo offer NHS free trips and food

Despite the offers unions say the firms are "still failing" to support their own workers during the crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UJEvG4

Coronavirus: UK broadband data caps removed during pandemic

Coronavirus pandemic prompts removal of UK broadband data caps on fixed-line connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39wTiJA

Coronavirus: Easter egg crackdown over essential status 'wrong'

Officials trying to stop convenience stores selling Easter eggs are told they have misread the rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QRSlFe

Coronavirus: Oil price collapses to lowest level for 18 years

The price of crude sinks to $23 a barrel as demand plummets due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UuwZA1

Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid

Thousands of the devices, which deliver oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator, could be made. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WTS74q

Regional connectivity at risk, says airline boss

The head of Loganair, the UK's biggest regional airline, says he will ask the government for help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UsJ2xS

Coronavirus: NHS Nightingale work for Virgin and EasyJet staff

Virgin Atlantic and EasyJet appeal to staff to step in and help at the NHS Nightingale hospital. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2URpEJY

Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government

A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WQvePe

Coronavirus: Fake news crackdown by UK government

A rapid response unit is working with social media firms to take down misleading or harmful content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WQvePe

Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target

Engineering firms say the UK may not have all the ventilators it needs when virus infections peak. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39qE3BS

Manufacturers cast doubt on ventilator target

Engineering firms say the UK may not have all the ventilators it needs when virus infections peak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39qE3BS

Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home

More than 100 YouTubers appear in a video message encouraging people to stay at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JpX4Kh

Coronavirus: UK ‘wasting time’ on NHS protective gear orders

Textile firms say they could have begun making gowns and masks for front-line workers ten days ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QS09XJ

Coronavirus: Airlines ‘entering danger zone’

A group of 38 MPs calls on the chancellor to support airlines during the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QTk5tb

Coronavirus: Six things that are booming in sales

Amid the virus, some retailers are seeing trade collapse, but others are overwhelmed by demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xwoI5H

Dairy farmers 'could go under' despite milk demand rise

Main UK milk processor Freshways says its price cut was forced by a drop in pub and coffee shop trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bwEfkA

Coronavirus: Calls for better workplace social distancing guidance

Hundreds of people raise concerns about workers being too close together at more than 150 companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yiObQx

Coronavirus: NHS turns to big tech to tackle Covid-19 hot spots

Amazon, Google, Palantir, Microsoft and Faculty AI will help decision-makers better understand the crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xvUm34

Coronavirus: OneWeb blames pandemic for collapse

OneWeb, the high-profile London-based satellite start-up, files for bankruptcy protection in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Tqeek

The uncertain future for China's electric car makers

China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JuLGgl

‘My dream home hangs in the balance’

Government advice to "postpone a move if at all possible" amid the coronavirus outbreak has left many plans in flux. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JnEgLM

Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bxtq1O

Coronavirus lockdown: Clubbers go online for music

With the coronavirus lockdown bringing normal nightlife to an end, some enterprising DJs are going online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bxtq1O

A 3D-printed ventilator designed for Spain's coronavirus patients

A team took a week to design an emergency-use ventilator out of 3D-printed parts from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dtfhnU

The cello playing robot and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best tech stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wL5CIK

Coronavirus: What are ventilators and why are they important?

The lives of some Covid-19 patients may depend upon medical ventilators - here are the basics of how they work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33P8n7Y

Food wholesalers offer online orders to sell stock

After trade from business stops, food and drink wholesalers are launching online home deliveries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JlWpcA

Coronavirus: Tesla donates hundreds of ventilators to New York

New York has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the US and a shortage of ventilators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UlOEKe

Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic to seek bailout in coming days

The airline is to ask the government for cash to keep going after coronavirus leads to travel slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UrlRUJ

Coronavirus: 2,000 jobs at risk as Carluccio's faces collapse

The food chain is in talks with administrators after previously warning of coronavirus impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WPIWld

John Menzies axes 17,500 jobs amid travel slump

The aviation services firm says it is cutting costs to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on its business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xwTziA

Food wholesalers offer online orders to sell stock

After trade from business stops, food and drink wholesalers are launching online home deliveries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JlWpcA

Drop in consumer confidence sends US stocks lower again

A closely watched survey finds US consumer confidence at the lowest level in three years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39u8veF

Coronavirus: Key workers allowed to carry over holiday

"Use it or lose it" annual leave rules scrapped for essential workers needed to combat coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33W87UT

Coronavirus: Online child abuse warning during lockdown

Europol is warning that online child abusers are preparing to take advantage of more unsupervised kids online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QNVAO7

Rent-to-own giant Brighthouse close to collapse

Some 2,400 staff will lose their jobs as the company is expected to fall into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JghMfD

Coronavirus: Vodafone offers 30 days free mobile data

Vodafone is offering half a million pay monthly mobile customers 30 days of free unlimited data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39o3CmY

Coronavirus: Zoom is in everyone's living room - how safe is it?

It may have got everyone chatting but some are talking about whether it is actually safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UprKlg

Coronavirus: Minister defends wait for self-employed bailout

Some people who fall outside the terms of the rescue grants say their hopes have been dashed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UnKOQG

Coronavirus: Peak District drone police criticised for 'lockdown shaming'

Derbyshire Police is accused of "nanny policing" after sharing aerial shots of Peak District walkers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bt2KPt

Coronavirus: Mike Ashley 'deeply apologetic' for blunders

The Sports Direct owner says it was a mistake to lobby government to keep his shops open. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39r5LhL

Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral

Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jkb4oU

Designer brand Ralph Lauren to make masks and gowns

Luxury fashion brands are shifting manufacturing to make vital medical wear for the coronavirus effort. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jf5Hav

Asia shares up on multi-trillion dollar stimulus hopes

Investors are betting that measures by the US and G20 will ease the economic impact of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R47fZl

Coronavirus: Supermarkets to get government list of vulnerable people

Chains can access a government database with the names of millions who are most at risk of coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JksqBP

The uncertain future for China's electric car makers

China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JuLGgl

‘I’m devastated there’s no support for me’

Some self-employed workers will fall through the net, while others say they need the help sooner. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dB1VX0

Coronavirus: NHS uses tech giants to plan crisis response

Amazon and Microsoft are among those helping with a dashboard to model where ventilators should go. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bl9Ohc

Coronavirus: NHS uses tech giants to plan crisis response

Amazon and Microsoft are among those helping with a dashboard to model where ventilators should go. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bl9Ohc

Coronavirus: UK government unveils aid for self-employed

The self-employed will be paid up to £2,500 a month to help them cope with the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UlT0Rs

Coronavirus: What help will self-employed get from government?

What is being done for the five million self-employed people in the UK facing a sudden loss of income? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3apaaU2

Coronavirus: 'We are not working in safe conditions'

Many workers say they are being made to continue doing non-essential work, despite government advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UBR4Df

Coronavirus: Weekly house buying interest slumps 40%

Property listing websites say buyers are pausing decisions as the government cautions against moving. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dsJ2FD

Coronavirus: The sports turning to gaming during lockdown

From boxing to Formula 1, sports are reinventing the way they are played during coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ulp87Z

Huawei P40 Pro: Hands-on with the new flagship

Huawei reveals its new smartphones - but they lack Google's apps and services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jhpy8W

Huawei P40 flagship phones launch amid Covid-19 crisis

Experts say demand outside of China is likely to be weak because of the virus pandemic and absent apps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39mHrOi

Huawei P40 flagship phones launch amid Covid-19 crisis

Experts say demand outside of China is likely to be weak because of the virus pandemic and absent apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39mHrOi

US unemployment claims hit record amid coronavirus lockdown

The number of people in the US seeking jobless benefits jumped to nearly 3.3 million last week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dyT2Nl

Coronavirus: UK’s WhatsApp bot working after false start

The service, provided by the government, failed to respond to some users when launched on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33LcC4u

Postmasters' convictions sent to Court of Appeal

Dozens were accused of taking money after the Post Office introduced a new computer system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dtLFa0

Coronavirus: Government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson

The engineering firm developed a new type of ventilator in response to calls on behalf of the NHS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39iuzIZ

Remote working: Seven tips for successful video meetings

Workplace consultant Guenaelle Watson gives seven tips for better video meetings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3boYnFo

Coronavirus: US Senate passes $2tn disaster aid bill

The largest government economic stimulus in US history is approved, despite a last-minute row. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33IJkn2

Asian 'poster child' sends coronavirus economic impact signal

Singapore's sharp slowdown suggests a major contraction for a world economy battling coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39iOt6K

Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak to unveil financial aid for self-employed

The chancellor's coronavirus support package comes after the PM pledges to do "whatever we can". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ui2Mny

Why orange juice prices are soaring on global markets

Demand is rising for orange juice during virus outbreak while supply is hit by transport restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39j6di8

Banks under fire for coronavirus loan tactics

MPs have criticised banks for asking business owners to put their own property up to secure loans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39eZ8Pz

Coronavirus: What’s behind the great toilet roll grab?

Supermarkets and ethical toilet roll firms have seen soaring demand as customers stockpile due to Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wrobSp

Marini Naturals: The haircare business that reaches 12 countries

Michelle Ntalami couldn't buy the products she wanted for her hair, so she set up a company to sell them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xjtMu7

Coronavirus: Government orders 10,000 ventilators from Dyson

The engineering firm developed a new type of ventilator in response to calls on behalf of the NHS. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39iuzIZ

Coronavirus: London City Airport to shut due to outbreak

All commercial and private flights will be temporarily suspended from Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WI7GvH

The companies that need workers

Out of work? These companies need workers right now. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UAgRvN

Coronavirus: Tracking app aims for one million downloads

But experts warn people to be careful about other apps that claim to do the same. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vOvHpX

New online communities help those facing isolation

How social media is bringing neighbours together to help others in the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ajXaio

Lockdown boost for radio as streaming stalls

More people are turning to radio, while web users explore gardening and politics, figures suggest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33M9ENp

Coronavirus: Millions yet to receive UK government's Covid-19 text

Vodafone has yet to deliver all the text messages urging the public to stay indoors when possible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UzSQot

Coronavirus: Drivers to get six-month emergency MOT extension

The exemption comes into force on 30 March which means vehicles due an MOT before then must take it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vNQdal

Coronavirus: Construction firms split as shutdown calls grow

Confusion deepens as some firms decide to stay open, citing government guidelines for essential work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ajS7yi

Coronavirus: Halfords has ‘essential role to play’

The retailer will keep some shops and garages open after being named an essential provider of services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xrVCUI

Facebook group calls soar 1,000% during Italy's lockdown

The social media platform has seen usage rocket in countries hardest hit by coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39iGzKz

Cho Ju-bin: South Korea chatroom sex abuse suspect named after outcry

At least 10,000 people used the chatrooms, with some paying up to $1,200 (£1,000) for access. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bq0hp7

Coronavirus: Walsall couple live stream wedding on Facebook

Kirsten and Richard Groom's dream wedding was thrown into doubt by the coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dsZJAE

Coronavirus: Joe Wicks keeps children fit with online PE classes

The fitness guru is running free online classes every weekday for children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ejRmz

Will the coronavirus change the way we watch films?

The US and China, the world's most lucrative movie markets, are rethinking how they launch new films. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WLihGj

Nike turns to digital sales during virus shutdown

Sportswear giant Nike paints an upbeat picture for sales and sees a huge rise in personal training apps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QJ8xIU

Asia markets up on US stimulus hopes

Stocks rally around the world as America readies near-$2tn economic package as volatility continues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JbOGOa

Facebook video calls soar 1000% during Italy's lockdown

The social media platform has seen usage rocket in countries hardest hit by coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39iGzKz

'Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet'

With millions of people working from home, media watchdog Ofcom has some tips to boost internet speed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xiCjxf

Could synthetic fish be a better catch of the day?

Start-ups are growing fish "meat" in labs and say it will be competitive with fish from the sea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3doOJEn

'Avoid using the microwave to get faster internet'

With millions of people working from home, media watchdog Ofcom has some tips to boost internet speed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xiCjxf

Global stock markets surge after weeks of losses

The Dow rose more than 11% for its best day since 1933, while the FTSE 100 closed 9% higher. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xpPGvr

Coronavirus: No extra help for airlines, chancellor says

Rishi Sunak says bailing out airlines would be a "last resort" as the sector braces for a $252bn loss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WItBTt

Coronavirus: Dyson develops ventilators for NHS

Vacuum-maker aims to engineer and make a new type of ventilator, but others are focusing on existing designs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J9Z355

Coronavirus: Dyson develops ventilators for NHS

Vacuum-maker aims to engineer and make a new type of ventilator, but others are focusing on existing designs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J9Z355

Coronavirus: Supermarkets limit shoppers as rules tighten

Shops have brought in a host of measures following the introduction of strict new government curbs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Ksm7K

Coronavirus: Self-employed bailout ‘problematic’

Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to a precise date for help, saying there are issues about the fairness. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3brmBif

Coronavirus: Minecraft offers free lessons to children

The 12 digital lessons will be available to download until the end of June. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39moIT6

Coronavirus: Under surveillance and confined at home in Taiwan

Milo was woken by officers after his phone ran out of power overnight, meaning he could not be tracked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QJkVZl

Coronavirus: Bank branches close as virus affects access

Customers should only call phone lines for the most urgent need, to allow vulnerable people to get through. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xlrR8a

Coronavirus: Construction workers fear for their safety

Pressure is growing on government to act to protect construction workers against the coronavirus risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UfUegZ

Wetherspoon boss suggests staff get a job at Tesco

Tim Martin says workers can take up jobs with supermarkets following the coronavirus shutdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xgVtDH

Burger King boss: We’re not going to pay our rent

Hundreds of High Street businesses are set to withhold their quarterly rent payments, due on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UdBy1l

Robo-chef cooks noodles in Tokyo and other tech news

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

US tech giants team up to tackle coronavirus

Online retail giant Amazon and Microsoft's Bill Gates are working together to track the outbreak's spread. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dpagwJ

Coronavirus: Private clinic defends charging £375 for test

The clinic in London says it has "paused" its service following reports it sold several thousand tests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J8Gr5s

Coronavirus: ‘How is £94 a week going to pay anyone’s bills?’

Freelance gig economy workers say they cannot survive on the support offered by the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33Gd97J

'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'

When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U8uVxs

Coronavirus: Carmakers answer pleas to make medical supplies

The auto industry is pledging to help tackle a shortage of ventilators and masks as virus spreads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UvnRKd

Coronavirus: All non-essential shops to close immediately

Only shops selling essential goods such as food and medicine are now allowed to open. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QEnI6c

Coronavirus: How to apply for government business support

What help is available for companies dealing with the pandemic, and how can businesses claim it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UBLWiK

Firefly's school apps struggle with 'unprecedented demand'

Firefly's apps suffer performance issues after coronavirus causes schools to close. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xkJdls

Coronavirus: Facebook cuts video quality to ease net strain

Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ have also lowered their bitrates. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33FJETz

Laura Ashley to shut half its shops as seeks buyer

The furniture and fashion chain says the coronavirus "had an immediate and significant impact on trading". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bmO8RA

Coronavirus: Firms fear missing out on support measures

Businesses warn the new emergency loans will leave a lot of firms out in the cold. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39dyqXR

UK coronavirus app 'must respect privacy rights'

Health chiefs are asked to be more open about plans for an app to tackle the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dn6JyX

Commuters to get refund on rail season tickets

The government is refunding the cost of season tickets for workers staying at home over virus fears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ae5Wye

OneWeb increases mega-constellation to 74 satellites

The London-based start-up expands its network with a Soyuz launch from Baikonur in Kazakhstan from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bmFzqh

Global economy will suffer for 'years to come' says OECD

OECD boss Angel Gurría says the economic shock is already bigger than the financial crisis from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QDKL13

Stocks fall as nations take coronavirus action

Shares in Asia slide on Monday as more drastic action is taken by governments to stop virus spreading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wtYIrn

Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses

Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill viruses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qta0Da

Coronavirus: Frozen birthday party held on Zoom video chat app

Thirty children took part in the virtual celebration for a self-isolated four-year-old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dkiXs5

Coronavirus: McDonald's to close all UK restaurants

The fast food chains says the move is in the best interests of its customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39amQg1

Primark UK stores 'expected to close doors'

The retailer's parent company has already temporarily shut Primark shops elsewhere due to Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WBN0FB

Leon: Fast food chain turns its restaurants into shops

The forced closure of restaurants means people will be buying more food from supermarkets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U8bO6K

Coronavirus outbreak: 'People would rather give their mum some loo roll'

Retailers who normally expect a sales boost around Mother's Day are feeling the impact of Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UtcRgh

Step-by-step guide: How to video call your family

This guide will show you how to make and receive video calls on a variety of devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J5g4xl

Coronavirus: 'Relief' for businesses after government vows to pay wages

Business leaders welcome the government's vow to subsidise wages, as pubs and restaurants are ordered to close. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dkCBUH

Coronavirus: The school of Mum and Dad

There are plenty of online resources to help children keep learning while schools are closed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vIJZZm

Coronavirus: Smartphone sales collapse amid pandemic

Sales of new phones tumble, in the biggest fall since the invention of the smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bdDNr9

Wages cover for businesses hit by virus outlined

Government to pay 80% of wages for employees not working, up to £2,500 a month, Chancellor Rishi Sunak says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WvFADP

New York orders all non-essential businesses to shut doors

The state's governor calls it the "most drastic action we can take". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33wLDK3

Coronavirus: Elon Musk 'child immunity' tweet will stay online

The Tesla and SpaceX founder falsely claimed that children were "essentially immune" to the virus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J3d9W2

Butlin's could lay off 10,000 jobs without aid

The holiday park owner's announcement comes as Asda, Lidl and Aldi say they will take on thousands of staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xcsXD8

Coronavirus: Jaguar Land Rover to suspend production

The firm said it was responding to "rapidly-changing circumstances" amid the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U6z3Os

Coronavirus: BT has 'plenty of capacity' despite Netflix quality cuts

Amid concerns about capacity, Netflix slashes its network use – but BT says there is no problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/396Ced2

Wetherspoon's boss says shutdown would be 'over the top'

Tim Martin says a "sensible balance" is for pubs to open but with social distancing measures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33wU5sJ

Coronavirus: Ways to stay social online while in self-isolation

Workouts, cooking lessons and pub quizzes - how people are using the internet to socialise in self-isolation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3deT1OC

NASA delays work on Moon rocket during virus pandemic

Fears raised the next Moon mission will be delayed as the US space agency shuts down two facilities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Uh7QaI

Coronavirus: Chancellor prepares wage package rescue plan

Rishi Sunak is expected to launch a fresh package of measures to try to protect millions of UK jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3banZFF

Japan cherry blossom season wilted by the coronavirus pandemic

The traditional cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, season is hugely economically and culturally important. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UkI853

Coronavirus: ‘If you can’t work, what do you do?’

Self-employed workers say they urgently need help to survive the financial impacts of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WsXhEb

Coronavirus: Robots use light beams to zap hospital viruses

Demand has surged for robots equipped with powerful ultraviolet lights that can kill viruses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qta0Da

'We're stuck in Peru and the government won't help'

Around 400 UK tourists are stranded after Peru shut its borders to contain the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33wsPKH

Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days

The video-streaming giant wants to ease strain on internet service providers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vEF8IE

Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days

The video-streaming giant wants to ease strain on internet service providers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vEF8IE

Coronavirus: Calls for free broadband resisted by internet providers

The move would help families during the coronavirus crisis, but providers say it could disrupt service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a5TqAR

Coronavirus: UK urged to pay for workers' wages

The Chancellor's offer of government backed emergency loans was not enough to stop firms shedding jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dcwtOv

Coronavirus: Easyjet asks staff to take unpaid leave

The airline wants pilots and cabin crew to accept sweeping changes to their terms and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U5bzcx

Pound steadies as Fed moves to ease global dollar demand

A surging dollar saw the pound fall to a 30-year low on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J0nIcA

Coronavirus: UK interest rates slashed again in emergency move

The Bank bumps up its measures to support the UK in its efforts to support the UK economy from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3baHHRL

Coronavirus: Twitter bans 'unsafe' advice about the outbreak

Restriction covers misinformation about the virus and promotion of unverified treatments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J4NoEB

Coronavirus: Energy bill help for vulnerable amid outbreak

Prepayment meter customers may get credit through the post or funds automatically added to their meter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WscUMe

Next boss: 'People do not buy a new outfit to stay at home'

The retailer says both online and store sales will suffer "significant losses" as a result of coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33tyRMh

How coronavirus is killing off global air travel

Qantas becomes the latest airline to scrap international flights as demand dries up during pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33yds4K

Thomas Cook: Taxpayers face £156m bill for company's collapse

The company's collapse last year left 9,000 staff out of work and 150,000 holidaymakers stranded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J028Vj

ECB launches emergency £706bn coronavirus package

European Central Bank Christine Lagarde says there are "no limits to our commitment to the euro". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WqOQJG

Coronavirus: 'Time is running out,' say UK businesses

Firms are confused about how to access the government support promised to combat the impact of coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b59XFi

Facebook content moderators paid to work from home

The company will also increase the use of AI to moderate and remove inappropriate content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xRu3Vl

'It was never my plan to be the boss of a huge company'

Why Swiss drugs giant Novartis was prepared to take a chance on a young American. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d6YiYv

Facebook content moderators paid to work from home

The company will also increase the use of AI to moderate and remove inappropriate content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xRu3Vl

Apple's new iPad has built-in laser depth-scanner

The new tablet features a Lidar scanner, which Apple says will aid augmented reality apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TYZDZU

Coronavirus: New York Stock Exchange closes trading floor

Trading is to become fully electronic from 23 March after two people tested positive for the coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3db5F1a

Coronavirus: Vodafone UK sees 30% rise in data use

The company says its busy period now extends all the way from lunchtime to the evening. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dkD7lU

Coronavirus: Vodafone UK sees 30% rise in data use

The company says its busy period now extends all the way from lunchtime to the evening. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dkD7lU

Coronavirus: Call to lift benefits to help renters

Leading charity demands higher benefit rates and non-repayable advance payments to help renters in hardship. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Wpba6r

'Sunday service' possible every day on railways

Rail timetable reductions could take effect in days as train firms deal coronavirus effects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d6nG0q

Coronavirus: BMW and Toyota suspend UK car production

Car giants wind down European production as coronavirus spreads and 'lockdown' measures accelerate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b9J8zZ

Coronavirus: Elon Musk's US Tesla factory suspends production

The factory begins a three-week lockdown in line with other non-essential businesses in the Bay Area. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d9mnhk

Facial recognition: Artists trying to fool cameras

A group of protesters are angry about the use of facial recognition cameras by police in London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TWGqb6

Bank of England boss: Don't fire people because of pandemic

There is help for firms thinking of cutting jobs because of the coronavirus crisis, says Andrew Bailey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UlAqHQ

Coronavirus: Amazon blocks non-essential items from warehouses

The retail giant wants to prioritise stocking of important household and medical supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wjJSn7

Coronavirus: Amazon blocks non-essential items from warehouses

The retail giant wants to prioritise stocking of important household and medical supplies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wjJSn7

Sainsbury's takes steps to help elderly shoppers

The supermarket chain takes measures to help the elderly after stockpilers strip supermarket shelves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38ZOs7s

Coronavirus: Facebook to give staff $1,000 bonuses

The social media giant is handing out payments to employees and offering grants to small businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w53lIl

Coronavirus: Facebook to give staff $1,000 bonuses

The social media giant is handing out payments to employees and offering grants to small businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w53lIl

Virus could shake up world's most expensive cities

The rankings of the most expensive cities to live in could see a big shift after coronavirus impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xHOLqs

Coronavirus: Asia stocks steady on stimulus plans

Market turmoil cools after US and UK unveil packages to ease the economic impact of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x6Tm5a

Coronavirus: How to stay in virtual touch with older relatives

Older people who may not already have video-calling devices are being told to avoid leaving home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a0S0rj

New York: The city that never sleeps on lockdown

The streets of America's largest city, New York, are empty as business grinds to a halt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33sJK12

Coronavirus: Social giants police web with AI as staff sent home

Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter are relying on AI to remove content as fewer people are able to work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33nmXna

Coronavirus: How easy it for the UK to make more ventilators?

Experts question whether it is possible to make thousands more respirators in the UK in the short-term. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Yzy1l

Coronavirus: India replaces ringing tone with health info

A recorded message about coronavirus has started playing instead of the caller's ring tone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b3GETu

Trump angers Beijing with 'Chinese virus' tweet

The US president used the term despite warnings to avoid stigmatising one region or group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Wm9fQ2

Coronavirus: How easy it for the UK to make more ventilators?

Experts question whether it is possible to make thousands more respirators in the UK in the short-term. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38Yzy1l

Coronavirus: 'We have gone from £140,000 a year to nothing'

Small businesses across the country face bankruptcy as coronavirus fears put the brakes on the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U6V26w

Coronavirus: No insurance cover for most virus-hit businesses

Most would not have been entitled to compensation, even if the government had ordered them to close. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Uc1wBo

Coronavirus: Five ways to work well from home

The coronavirus outbreak means many will be working from home for the first time. Here's how to get it right. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QmsG7c

UK mobile networks face problems

There are increasing reports of issues with voice calls as more people work from home from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xFOjcg

Laura Ashley blames coronavirus as it heads for administration

The retailer is set to appoint administrators after the outbreak had an immediate impact on trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wcD22I

UK mobile networks face problems

There are increasing reports of issues with voice calls as more people work from home from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xFOjcg

Carphone Warehouse to close all standalone stores at cost of 2,900 jobs

The move, which is not related to the coronavirus outbreak, will lead to 531 shops being shut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WiaMGz

Coronavirus: Carluccio's warns of 'large-scale closures'

Hospitality industry bosses warn that new government restrictions could put firms out of business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b1BV4H

Carphone Warehouse to close all standalone stores

The move, which is not related to the coronavirus outbreak, will result in 2,900 redundancies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WiaMGz

Amazon on hiring spree as coronavirus spurs demand

The online retail giant is taking on 100,000 workers in the US to deal with a surge in online orders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4lHtn

Amazon on hiring spree as coronavirus spurs demand

The online retail giant is taking on 100,000 workers in the US to deal with a surge in online orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d4lHtn

US airlines used up spare cash buying back shares

US airlines ask for $50bn in aid but figures reveal they spent most of their cash buying back shares. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38XNwAt

Coronavirus: Stocks rocked by record volatility

The Dow has seen its five biggest ever one-day points falls in the last month on coronavirus fears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QnNyem

Reducing brain damage in sport without losing the thrills

Sports like NFL and rugby are taking head injuries much more seriously and employing technology to help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b1TlOJ

Coronavirus: What are your rights if working from home?

Self-isolation and home working are rising, but what are the pay and conditions rights of those urged to do it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wLOZwp

Coronavirus: Landlords urged to go easy on tenants over rent

Stretched tenants should be given leeway to pay at a later date, a landlords' association says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w1jOxb

Guest house owner: 'We're £12,000 down because of COVID-19'

The guest house owner whose takings have been halved because of coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TUBBPx

The Boss: Male investors didn't get my billion-dollar idea

How fashion boss Katrina Lake was able to succeed despite having to battle sexism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33ltoH8

Climate change: The rich are to blame, international study finds

The Leeds University study looked at 86 countries and came to broadly the same conclusions about the rich. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33m4uaF

Coronavirus: Plan to ramp up ventilator production 'unrealistic'

A medical devices firm doubts that engineering companies can quickly switch to making ventilators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38U2Td6

Coronavirus: Plan to ramp up ventilator production 'unrealistic'

A medical devices firm doubts that engineering companies can quickly switch to making ventilators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38U2Td6

Coronavirus: 3D printers save hospital with valves

A hospital in Italy is using 3D-printed valves on its ventilators, following a shortage of parts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b1kcdP

Coronavirus: Vauxhall factories to shut down over pandemic

Its parent company said staff at Ellesmere Port and Luton will be paid during the temporary closure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38Yf3lg

Apple hit with record €1.1bn fine in France

France's competition watchdog says Apple engaged in anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wWMg3p

Apple hit with record €1.1bn fine in France

France's competition watchdog says Apple engaged in anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wWMg3p

Google's coronavirus site launches amid Trump confusion

Google's coronavirus partnership with the US government falls short of Donald Trump's description from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33ly7Zy

Coronavirus: Broadband firms say no issue with extra demand

Staying at home is unlikely to cause any problems with the nation's broadband network, ISPs say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2x3kNg9

Coronavirus: Flexibility needed over train firms, says Shapps

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says train operators have seen a "big drop off" in passenger numbers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UeQLOu

Coronavirus: Iceland store to open early for older shoppers

The move comes as supermarkets continue to limit the sales of certain products to avoid them selling out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ISbLoZ

Are female urinals the answer to queues at the loos?

Clever designs are trying to tackle queues for female loos, but will the innovations catch on? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TNOKdf

Does being 'TikTok famous' actually make you money?

Social media app TikTok has created a host of young stars in the UK, but can they make money from the medium? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IB00TQ

Coronavirus: Job interviews go online as candidates stuck at home

Recruiters say it's also easier to reach candidates as they work out of the office during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38O95mY

Coronavirus: Airlines slash more flights

The owner of BA cuts 75% of flights while EasyJet says it may have to ground most of its planes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d49epC

Alibaba's Ma donates coronavirus test kits to US

In his first tweet the billionaire said 500,000 testing kits and one million masks were going to the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vu54Xm

Coronavirus: Asia stocks fall after global central bank action

Investors are concerned that authorities now have little ammunition to fight the outbreak's impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d3zlNC

Coronavirus: Louis Vuitton owner to start making hand sanitiser

Luxury goods firm LVMH will make disinfectant gels in France as demand soars during virus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aZjrlk

Coronavirus: PM urges industry to help make NHS ventilators

Boris Johnson is to ask engineering firms to shift production lines to build the life-saving equipment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38RQEOb

Minecraft ‘loophole’ library of banned journalism

How the popular video game Minecraft is being used as a way for journalism to beat global censors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38QHAZQ

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

The company's 65-year-old co-founder will spend more time on philanthropic activities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WfrZjZ

Coronavirus: US slashes rates and launches huge stimulus programme

The move to combat the impact of coronavirus is part of co-ordinated action with Europe, Japan and Canada. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33lguZP

Coronavirus: 'Switch from building cars to ventilators'

The health secretary pleas with manufacturers like carmakers to help plug an NHS ventilator shortage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38RQEOb

Train companies seek bailout as coronavirus hits passenger numbers

Train operators are in talks with government to slash services as passenger numbers fall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2INq6mD

Coronavirus: 'Future of UK aviation' at risk, say airlines

Airlines said the industry may not survive the coronavirus pandemic without financial support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qg02oe

Mark Carney: What legacy will he leave the Bank of England?

The first non-British governor to lead the Bank in its 325-year history steps down this weekend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TPS9bj

Coronavirus: Supermarkets ask shoppers to be 'considerate' and stop panic buying

Some UK retailers have started rationing products such as pasta and hand gels to stop them selling out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39XJIAI

Coronavirus: Cafe and bar jobs 'gone by May' if laws do not change - trade body

UK Hospitality says well-known cafe, dining and pub chains could fold because of the coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vp4GcC

Coronavirus: Eight charts on how it has shaken economies

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world so far. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32LO6zX

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board

The company's 65-year-old co-founder will spend more time on philanthropic activities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WfrZjZ

Apple's WWDC annual showcase cancelled in favour of online event

The Worldwide Developers Conference is often where new hardware and software is announced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39JO0eJ

Facebook closes African fake accounts targeting US voters

Twitter has also taken action on accounts which it says were aimed at "sowing discord". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wVJrPO

BA boss tells staff jobs will go because of coronavirus

Airline's boss Alex Cruz tells staff planes will be grounded and jobs will go in response to pandemic from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TLzYDS

Coronavirus: Europe ramps up support for ailing firms

Governments and authorities promise more efforts to stave off the economic impact of the virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aRA7v3

Coronavirus: Insurers limiting travel protection

A growing number of new policies will not cover trip cancellation or disruption resulting from the virus from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xDFBvn

Pentagon to reconsider Jedi $10bn cloud contract

Amazon argues the decision to award the contract to Microsoft was politically motivated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39NWilJ

Coronavirus: Morrisons to pay small suppliers immediately

The move aims to help small suppliers deal with coronavirus uncertainty, the supermarket chain says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IFGPZc

Apple's China stores reopen after a month

The iPhone maker reopens dozens of stores across China after nearly a month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39PPBj0

Pentagon to reconsider Jedi $10bn cloud contract

Amazon argues the decision to award the contract to Microsoft was politically motivated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39NWilJ

Coronavirus: Asian stocks extend global markets rout

Friday's slump follows the biggest one-day declines in the US and UK since Black Monday in 1987. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TKNPKq

Coronavirus 'could cost millions of tourism jobs'

The World Travel and Tourism Council says that up to 50 million jobs are at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TMw7Xe

Coronavirus: How hackers are preying on fears of Covid-19

How to spot five of the biggest email phishing scams based around Covid-19 concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aOnRLS

Game-playing robot admits mistakes, plus other news

BBC Click’s Kitty Knowles looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w0M8iY

Are female urinals the answer to queues at the loos?

Clever designs are trying to tackle queues for female loos, but will the innovations catch on? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TNOKdf

Coronavirus: Tourism in Thailand hit by Covid-19

Thailand's tourism industry, once considered very robust, is now struggling because of coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xtUVuc

Coronavirus: How to safely clean your smartphone

Here's how to effectively clean your device using household soap and water. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q9q50q

How to sign a digital document

Signing a digital document can be cumbersome if you have to print it to sign it and then rescan it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WfabW2

Coronavirus: How can AI help fight the pandemic?

How can big data and AI help in the fight against the pandemic? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wOPE00

'Big tech must tackle explosion of child sex abuse'

An inquiry says apps should screen images before they are published, among other steps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39KINU5

Is this the digital future for Bank of England banknotes?

The Bank of England is considering the introduction of electronic banknotes for use by consumers and firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U42vnb

Eurozone bank tries to ease coronavirus crisis

The European Central Bank is offering cheap loans to commercial banks, but markets are unimpressed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cQgd5r

Coal power developers 'risk wasting billions'

It is cheaper to build new renewable sources of energy generation than coal plants, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WeolGW

Is this the digital future for Bank of England banknotes?

The Bank of England is considering the introduction of electronic banknotes for use by consumers and firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U42vnb

Airlines suffer 'body blow' from Trump's travel ban

Some weaker carriers could go bust, analysts say, with losses in the sector expected to grow. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38MClul

Budget virus plan 'substantial' but 'limited'

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says Chancellor Rishi Sunak should "come back with more if necessary". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QbrRy9

Government outlines measures to improve smart motorway safety

Thirty-eight people have been killed on Highway England's smart motorways in the last five years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38M5OV4

Coronavirus: Amazon offers unlimited sick days to halt spread

Only those workers who test positive for the Covid-19 virus will be entitled to any sick pay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33gI4r5

Coronavirus: Amazon offers unlimited sick days to halt spread

Only those workers who test positive for the Covid-19 virus will be entitled to any sick pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33gI4r5

Shopping centre giant Intu warns it could go bust

The owner of the Trafford Centre and Lakeside shopping centres reports a loss of £2bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cMu0dr

'No apology' for borrowing, says chancellor

Rishi Sunak says low interest rates make the £30bn Budget package "the right economic thing to do". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39JOUIj

Gambling firm Betway hit with record £11.6m penalty

The Gambling Commission says the firm failed to protect customers and make proper money-laundering checks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38LsFjA

Coronavirus: China airline passenger numbers fall 84.5%

The economic hit from the outbreak lockdown forces the Chinese government to support its airline sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q9afTv

Coronavirus: Asian stocks fall as US imposes EU travel ban

The announcement by Donald Trump comes after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TWtVuV

'TikTok famous' - but making money?

Social media app TikTok has created a host of young stars in the UK, but can they make money from the medium? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IB00TQ

Young teetotallers help 'nolo' beer sales to rocket

No or low alcohol will drive the 2020 market, the craft beer trade body says, as it claims 23% of 18-24 year-olds are teetotal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U4eBg6

CEO Secrets: 'My lasting, enduring lesson from a Turkish bazaar'

Hakan Bulgurlu leads Arçelik, a multi-billion dollar white goods company, but he puts his success in life down to lessons he learned selling gold in a Turkish bazaar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W77kie

Coronavirus prompts LV to pull out of travel cover

LV says will pause sale of travel insurance but existing customers will still be covered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q5Q34W

Budget 2020: Mixed reaction on environmental issues

The Budget has simultaneously pleased and infuriated environmentalists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33aPKeH

Budget 2020: VAT on e-books and newspapers scrapped

The chancellor's decision to ditch the 20% tax is welcomed by publishers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W5kUma

Budget 2020: What it means for you

The Budget focused on coronavirus, but here is what it means for your financial health. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IEGINm

Budget 2020: Drinks tax frozen as distilleries get boost

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has offered tax relief for small pubs and support for Scotch whisky firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TZX6xl

Budget 2020: Rates scrapped for shops and cafes

Tens of thousands of leisure and hospitality businesses will not pay business rates this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39JhIQW

Budget 2020: Chancellor unleashes £30bn spree to boost economy

The spending comes as the government's tax and spending watchdog warns growth will be weak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vLUsDn

Summary of Budget 2020: Key points at-a-glance

Rishi Sunak is delivering his first Budget in the House of Commons. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IPOEM5

Budget 2020: Chancellor unveils £30bn coronavirus package

Coronavirus likely to bring a "temporary disruption" to the UK economy the chancellor says, as he delivers his Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cQZCi4

The spectacular failures and successes of massive dams

It can be fiendishly complex to measure the social and environmental effects of large-scale dams. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cLJJcB

Coronavirus: What the interest rate cut means for you

The sudden cut in the Bank rate will immediately reduce the mortgage bill of some homeowners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cSuzCC

Climate change: New rules could spell end of 'throwaway culture'

Regulations hope to tackle products that are are bought, used briefly, then binned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aL9urQ

UK interest rates cut in emergency move

The Bank of England cuts rates to 0.25% to try to shore up the economy amid the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q3bFim

Cathay Pacific expects 'substantial loss' this year

Hong Kong's national carrier is the latest airline to warn of economic impact from the coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U8ITOP

Google tells staff to work home due to coronavirus

Parent company Alphabet is the latest tech firm to make such a move as the outbreak spreads in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TEBxTQ

Google tells staff to work home due to coronavirus

Parent company Alphabet is the latest tech firm to make such a move as the outbreak spreads in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TEBxTQ

Cornavirus: Coachella music festival postponed

This year's event in April was set to be headlined by Rage Against The Machine and Frank Ocean. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39HKlhB

Microsoft takes down global zombie bot network

The network operated on the computer power of unsuspecting victims and caused numerous cyber-crimes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TDOQUA

Life and struggle after YouTube fame

Dax was one of YouTube's first stars, but 13 years later, few people remember his name. Can a vlogging legend seize glory again? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vcfP0j

Budget 2020: Chancellor to unveil plans amid coronavirus pressures

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will present the government's first fiscal plans since it won the election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/336IC2R

Budget 2020: Five ways Rishi Sunak could tackle coronavirus

It's been dubbed the "coronavirus Budget", but what can Rishi Sunak do to ease the impact? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TFGTOQ

'That was the worst day of my business life'

How coffee company Equator managed to survive and grow after a major threat to its business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vTUMzK

Tricks and tools for better working from home

If coronavirus means you have to work from home, then there is some tech you should consider. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3357cRz

Spotify playlist complaint sparked by killer clown advert

Watchdog upholds complaint that ad for It should not have been played alongside children's music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TUu9CL

Budget 2020: Chancellor will promise 'record' infrastructure spend

Rishi Sunak will say funding for the likes of railways and roads will be the biggest in generations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wNYN8V

Sextortion hackers use 'friend's naked girlfriend' lure

A new scam claims to have hacked a friend - and be spreading their intimate photos as punishment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TVVS66

Flybe plane seized by Isle of Man government due to 'outstanding debts'

The Manx government says it will not release the plane until the former airline's debts are settled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39FMXfJ

Tata: Up to 500 jobs losses now expected at UK sites

It is fewer than the 1,000 post closures that had been expected to hit its Welsh workforce. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cP3u2T

Unilever to shut Warrington washing powder factory

Unilever says consumers are switching to liquid and capsule detergents instead of washing powder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39DsTus

Coronavirus: Airlines cancel thousands of flights

Ryanair, BA and Norwegian are among carriers cancelling services as demand collapses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cSalcb

Dyson straighteners' cost will make your hair curl

The product uses flexible plates to protect hair but manufacturing has been affected by coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IA7oyT

Work starts on 'UK's first electric petrol station' in Essex

The forecourt in Essex will use solar power and aims to open by the summer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38GqMEZ

Dyson hair straighteners aim to tackle heat damage

The product uses flexible plates to protect hair but manufacturing has been affected by coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IA7oyT

Coronavirus: What are your travel rights?

With new cases diagnosed around the world every day, how could the outbreak affect travel plans? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vYpHL2

Coronavirus: RBS to allow customers to defer mortgage payments

The bank will allow affected borrowers to defer mortgage and loan repayments for up to three months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VZ3w2n

Freezer sales heat up amid coronavirus stockpiling

Sales of fridges and freezers rise sharply at AO.com and John Lewis as consumers stock up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cHUZqB

Climate change: UK 'can't go climate neutral before 2050'

The UK cannot reach net zero before 2050 unless people stop flying and eating red meat, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W19KP8

Coronavirus: Italy to suspend mortgage payments amid outbreak

The country's deputy economy minister tells an Italian radio station that mortgage payments will be halted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TBoQt9

Huawei: PM faces Commons rebellion by Tory MPs over 5G contract

Senior Tory MPs could back a move to exclude the Chinese firm totally from the mobile network by 2023. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vS6zPa

Call of Duty: Warzone to challenge battle royale rivals

The new game will be free and work across consoles to be accessible to more players. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q3m7Xb

Coronavirus: NHS targets fake news spreading online

Health service officials are working with major social media firms to try to combat misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VYgYn2

Asian markets still on edge over oil price war

Investors remain nervous after the single biggest share market drop since the financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TKXoI4

Coronavirus: Qantas cuts almost quarter of flights

Airlines preparing themselves for further pain by cutting more flights as virus spreads across globe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q3qgKR

Tricks and tools for better working from home

If coronavirus means you have to work from home, then there is some tech you should consider. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3357cRz

Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic admits flying near-empty planes

The carrier has seen a fall in bookings due to the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TQ45sB

Budget 2020: Young people call for housing help

Housing tops the list of young people's Budget concerns, but they may well be disappointed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q2h5u6

Boeing 737 Max: 'Nothing will ever be the same'

The father of a British woman killed when a Boeing 737 Max plane crashed speaks to the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TSklcv

Amazon's Just Walk Out till-free tech offered to rivals

Shoppers will scan their payment card on entry and then be automatically charged as they leave. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TA8Kjl

Coronavirus: 'If I become ill I'll have to work'

Gig economy workers are concerned they won't be eligible for sick pay if they have to stay at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39F6lte

Mobile firms sign up to £1bn rural coverage plan

The new deal aims to get rid of rural "not-spots", where there is no service at all. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xnmqWp

Cambridge Analytica: Australia takes Facebook to court over privacy

Australia's watchdog says Facebook failed to protect the personal information of 300,000 people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v6yOJv

Bacon saved after pedometer-eating pig's poo starts farm fire

Firefighters said they "saved the bacon" after a battery in the pedometer ignited in a pigpen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cFcmbt

Mobile firms sign up to £1bn rural coverage plan

The new deal aims to get rid of rural "not-spots", where there is no service at all. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xnmqWp

Coronavirus: Public urged not to stockpile

A government minister says there is "no need" for stockpiling, as worried shoppers clear shelves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39Ag4kN

Twitter labels edited Biden video 'manipulated tweet'

The misleading video, viewed almost six million times, was retweeted twice by President Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38B0pjM

Tesco sells its Asian stores in £8bn deal

The UK's largest retailer agrees to sell the 2,000 stores it operates in Thailand and Malaysia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/331JdCR

Yes Bank: Founder Rana Kapoor held over alleged money laundering

His arrest comes days after the country's central bank seized control of the troubled lender. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39LPHsh

The tech boss who lost more than a billion

Technology pioneer Andrew Rickman lost a fortune in the 2000 dotcom bust, but rebuilt his career. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VWZJm0

'My search for the boy in a child abuse video'

Lucy Proctor was horrified when she was WhatsApped a sex abuse video. And she wanted to find out if the boy was safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vExaPP

Parents of premature babies to get paid leave, chancellor to announce

It follows a five-year campaign by mum Catriona Ogilvy whose petition was signed by thousands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aEfgvm

The tax that hits struggling High Streets hardest

How business rates aren't keeping up with the changes on British High Streets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TxGtda

Asian stock markets tumble after oil prices crash

Volatility remains in stock markets as coronavirus cases rise and oil giants start a supply war. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TA7yN9

Oil plunges in Asia as producers start price war

Failure of oil cartel Opec and ally Russia to agree to supply cuts has seen prices crash more than 20%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PZayAc

British Steel: Takeover set to be completed

The Chinese Jingye Group has said that the £50m takeover is due to be completed on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tymz1J

Gender pay reporting a 'blunted instrument' as gaps widen

Many financial companies that have reported so far are still posting gender pay gaps of 30% or more. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aAH3g7

DWP says it is 'shocked' by its own disability tribunal record

It has lost more disability discrimination tribunals since 2016 than any other employer, Panorama finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cGv7Lr

Coronavirus: 'We use an egg timer to remind staff to wash hands'

One firm insists its staff wash their hands every 30 minutes, but how are others preparing for coronavirus? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38zODX1

Strictly to stately: Chancellor Rishi Sunak can learn from late replacements

Named as chancellor four weeks ago, Mr Sunak has a Budget to deliver. Which late subs have been good or bad? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TStWQw

The tech boss who lost more than a billion

Technology pioneer Andrew Rickman lost a fortune in the 2000 dotcom bust, but rebuilt his career. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VWZJm0

Electric cars are coming: but where will you recharge?

Charging points are springing up everywhere, but will there be enough and will the electricity grid be able to cope? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38ttMEG

Coronavirus: Tesco rations essential shopping items

Supermarket begins rationing essential food and household items in face of coronavirus panic buying. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TxcUZd

Budget 2020: Should we expect a coronavirus Budget?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under pressure to announce measures to tackle the virus in his Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TA3Kvb

Big banks brace for the coronavirus

Financial institutions launch contingency plans to keep markets humming as coronavirus spreads in UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PULs5q

Floods: Budget will double spending on defences, says Treasury

The £5.2 billion over five years will mean 2,000 new flood defences in England, the Treasury says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38AfhPg

The app keeping Friday night dinners alive

Millennials have been called 'the loneliest generation' - but one app is trying to tackle that problem for young Jews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cIkyrh

UK will leave EU aviation safety regulator at end of 2020

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the UK will leave the European Aviation Safety Agency in December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2v7lMvu

Cupcakes, creams and cocktails: Have we reached 'peak pod'?

Everything from cakes to face cream is available in single-use pods. Have we reached peak pod? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TLA1hO

Rogue estate agent 'left me in limbo'

The government needs to "get on" with improving standards of estate agents, house sellers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cAhhu5

Storm payouts average out at £32,000 per household

The bill to clean up after storms Dennis and Ciara will be more than £360m, insurers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cBmFNC

Oil plunges 10% after Opec deal collapses

Russia declined to join a plan to reduce oil output. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aA0VQp

Fifa streamer Kurt0411 banned from all EA Games for 'abuse'

EA Games says Kurt Fenech posted abusive messages about its employees - a claim he denies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PTWOqo

Nintendo PlayStation: Ultra-rare prototype sells for £230,000

The only known example of a once-mythical prototype becomes the most expensive gaming item ever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Y4pcX

Virgin Media breach 'linked customers to porn'

Researchers say a breached Virgin Media database contained more details than the company suggested. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Uijg6

Nissan: Sunderland plant spends £52m to build new Qashqai

The Qashqai is the firm's most successful model and 3.5m have been made in Sunderland since 2006. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VQtqFu

Virgin Media breach 'linked customers to porn'

Researchers say a breached Virgin Media database contained more details than the company suggested. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Uijg6

Twitch suspends gamer Carl Reimer after shooting gun

Carl Reimer fired his handgun live on stream while fooling around during a live recording. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wxSUg7

Supermarket rejects minister's food supplies claim

Health Secretary Matt Hancock's claim the government is working with retailers left one executive "baffled". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32UdVhf

Sonos U-turn over 'bricking' its smart speakers

Sonos will no longer make people permanently deactivate devices to get an upgrade discount. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39presm

Coronavirus: Panic returns to shares markets

London's FTSE 100 falls more than 2% following steep declines on Asian markets earlier on Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cL7L7I

Coronavirus: Starbucks bans reusable cups to help tackle spread

Customers with personal cups will still get a 25p discount - but drinks will be served in paper cups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TtfPm0

Cashmere and climate change threaten nomadic life

Mongolia, the world's second-largest cashmere producer, is hit by overgrazing and rising temperatures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38oFhwQ

Click News: Warehouse robots work together in trial

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

One billion Android devices at risk of hacking

Watchdog Which? wants Google to be more transparent about security updates for old phones from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PRW19H

University of Hertfordshire avoids inquiry over emailed student data

Names and addresses of about 2,000 students were sent out with an email promoting an art lecture. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wwpxuE

Yes Bank customers queue for cash after India's central bank takes control

India's central bank imposes a limit on withdrawals after it seizes control of the troubled lender. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uZcO3l

Flybe's collapse could be 'first of many' airlines

The airline industry is under huge financial pressure as passenger numbers drop during coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TIoTC5

Coronavirus: Don't use vodka to sanitise hands

Tito's vodka tells customers on social media not to use its spirits to sanitise for coronavirus from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uYHu4L

My Money: 'Poor in money but rich in friends'

As part of a BBC blog series, Joy Sterling from Gloucestershire shares what she spent her money on for a week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32SQUeB

Electric cars are coming: but where will you recharge?

Charging points are springing up everywhere, but will there be enough and will the electricity grid be able to cope? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38ttMEG

Budget 2020: Your essential guide to Rishi Sunak's debut

When is the Budget, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39t31S4

Coronavirus: Are people panic buying?

As the virus continues to spread, are consumers hoarding certain products, and is it necessary? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VNt4zi

Is it okay to tell a dirty joke at work?

Almost a third of British men say yes, however only 16% of their female counterparts agree from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Y8Og6

Virgin Media data breach affects 900,000 people

The firm said "insufficient protection" meant customers' details were made accessible for 10 months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38mJXU1

Virgin Media data breach affects 900,000 people

The firm said "insufficient protection" meant customers' details were made accessible for 10 months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38mJXU1

Facebook removes 'deceptive' Trump census ads

The ads made it appear users were taking part in the official 2020 US census, not a general survey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ayr8i6

Government delays Budget infrastructure plan

The chancellor will refocus the National Infrastructure Strategy in line with "net zero" climate ambitions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wyAonI

Flybe: Future of many routes at risk after collapse

Scotland's Loganair will pick up 16 out of Flybe's services but other routes remain in doubt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x8MGn7

Coronavirus: Retailers warned not to 'exploit' consumers' fears

The competition watchdog is monitoring price rises amid reported shortages of hand gels and face masks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VOQEM6

Coronavirus: Opec meets to discuss impact on oil prices

Oil exporters' group Opec meets to discuss its response to how the coronavirus is hitting crude prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3awdLze

TCL reveals extending smartphone concept and tri-fold tablet

Chinese phone-maker TCL shows off several concept smartphones it is developing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PPikwK

Thousands lose broadband after workers break cable

Virgin Media and Sky say a "fibre-cable break" is causing problems for broadband users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VTanKN

Coronavirus: Ted conference to go virtual or be postponed

The annual gathering of technology leaders, in Vancouver, is latest victim of coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wryZPX

Row erupts as Amigo Loans founder quits

James Benamor accuses the company of "committing slow-motion suicide", but it hits back as shares dip. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VLFcAQ

Climate change: Workers and poor 'need protection' from policies

Report demands a clean industrial revolution - but without harming workers or the poor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38oHcBN

John Lewis cuts staff bonuses to lowest in almost 70 years

Bonuses will fall to 2% as the retailer reports a bruising 23% fall in profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39paPnX

Why Flybe matters: 'Valuable connectivity'

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

Coronavirus: IMF provides $50bn to fight outbreak

The move comes after world governments and central banks have taken action to ease the outbreak's impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TyKEo0

#RIPTwitter trends as firm tests vanishing tweets

Users took to Twitter to complain the micro-blogging site was just following the competition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39vtuyw

Flybe collapse: Your rights explained

Many passengers face losing money as the airline collapses, and staff face the prospect of redundancy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TC7NG1

Could the coronavirus kill off global motor shows?

The Geneva Motor Show's cancellation has forced some car makers to change the way they launch new models. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Rd5Sh

Nuclear industry says UK climate goal at risk

The industry fears the government will ditch a plan to pay for new plants, making its carbon goal impossible. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uSN8oQ

Cashmere and climate change threaten nomadic life

Mongolia, the world's second-largest cashmere producer, is hit by overgrazing and rising temperatures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38oFhwQ

'I had the glimmer of hope that things would work out'

How Manny Medina's tech firm went from near bankruptcy to $1.1bn success story. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38k3QLD

Boots halts Advantage Card payments after cyber-attack

Attackers using stolen passwords from have tried to access Boots accounts, the company says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uU6E4v

Businesses could still lose out on coronavirus insurance claims

Despite a government U-turn, many policies will only cover claims if coronavirus is found on-site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vuMtdP

Lego: Toy retailer bets on shops despite toy market downturn

Danish toy firm Lego says it plans to open about another 150 stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3avyPGa

Scam call centre owner in custody after BBC investigation

BBC Panorama broadcast footage from inside a scam call centre - now its owner is in police custody. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3apjPtd

Sirius Minerals: Yorkshire investor loses £24k of pension

Nigel Howard put his entire pension pot into the mining development when share prices were much higher. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cysZp1

Sony's PS2: World's best-selling console turns 20

It's the 20th anniversary of the PlayStation 2, and it's had a huge impact on fans like Victoria. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TkLben

Flybe: Coronavirus raises new doubts over the airline's future

The struggling airline has seen a collapse in bookings and has still not secured a £100 loan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VV4HQv

China demands US response over CIA hacking claims

Cyber-security firm Qihoo alleged that the CIA hacked airlines, petrol firms and government agencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TGPKyq

Coronavirus: Three days more sick pay for self-isolating workers

Workers will get statutory sick pay from the first day off work, Boris Johnson tells the Commons. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39lbXcc

Tesla downgraded Model 3 chip in China thanks to coronavirus

The electric car firm said it had installed an older processor in new vehicles due to supply problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39mH47h

Cathay Pacific fined £500,000 over customer data protection failure

The UK's Information Commissioner says the airline failed to protect customers' personal details. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TpMmJH

Tesla downgraded Model 3 chip in China thanks to coronavirus

The electric car firm said it had installed an older processor in new vehicles due to supply problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39mH47h

London Book Fair cancelled over coronavirus fears

Organisers say they have decided not to go ahead due to the virus's "escalation" in Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TCEWS8

Cathay Pacific airline fined £500,000 over customer data protection failure

The UK's Information Commissioner says the airline failed to protect customers' personal details. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TpMmJH

Luton filmmaker warns over over TikTok and Facebook extremism rules

Rizwan Wadan says social media algorithms stop him promoting films designed to deter extremism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vB6xuU

Coronavirus: Chinese app WeChat censored virus content since 1 Jan

The report also found that WeChat censored more keywords as the outbreak grew. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VKfs8a

Intu: Shopping centre owner abandons emergency fund raising

Intu, owner of the Trafford Centre and Lakeside, wanted to raise up to £1.5bn to help secure its future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32OQHZL

Sirius Minerals wins £405m rescue deal

The UK's first major deep mine in 40 years is set to go ahead after investors back Anglo American's takeover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uNLNzA

Coronavirus: Drug shortage fears as India limits exports

It comes as the outbreak has kept many Chinese pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers shut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x8HwHW

Greener petrol at UK pumps to target emissions

The government is consulting on making lower carbon E10 the new standard grade of fuel for vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wnTvkD

Amazon's Ring logs every doorbell press and app action

A BBC data request reveals what data is being stored by the Amazon-owned business about its users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38iBPUM

Eight charts on how coronavirus has hit the economy

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world so far. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32LO6zX

Coronavirus: Union group TUC asks for sick pay for all workers

People on low pay, zero-hours contracts and the self-employed are among those who may not qualify. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IdBYya

Criminals on CCTV: Scammers caught red-handed

The man who hacked into a criminal call centre to expose scammers at work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38gdcI2

US Federal Reserve slashes rates amid coronavirus impact

America's central bank cuts interest rates by 50 basis points over concerns about the economic impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TAqrhr

HS2: Chris Packham launches legal challenge to rail link

Action by the broadcaster and naturalist comes after the high-speed rail link was approved last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32JpEz9

Coronavirus: China's tech fights back

Robots, drones and artificial intelligence are being used by China to fight the disease. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38l7e94

Chinese nationals charged with iTunes money laundering

The two Chinese nationals are allegedly linked to members of North Korean hacking group Lazarus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wYXnIS

British Steel takeover deal agreed for Scunthorpe and Teesside plants

Chinese firm Jingye Group says the £50m takeover of the business will be completed next week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3arueoq

Australian Associated Press: News agency to close after 85 years

Owners said the 85-year-old company - Australia's only national newswire - was "unsustainable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38jXdZI

Domestic abuse: Lie-detector tests planned for offenders

Tests will be used to find out whether serious offenders should be returned to jail, under a new law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TwRoCN

Coronavirus: Mark Carney warns of 'large' short-term economic shock

But the Bank of England governor says the virus's impact on growth will "ultimately be temporary". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wtNumb

Sirius: Crunch vote looms for Yorkshire mine facing takeover

Investors in Sirius Minerals will vote on Anglo American's takeover of a project that will create 1,000 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IbCsou

Coronavirus: Up to fifth of UK workers 'off sick at same time'

Schools may close and police may need to focus on serious crimes if virus takes hold, government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39jEEpT

Bafta Games Awards: Death Stranding and Control lead nominations

Both games received 11 nominations - more than any other game in Bafta's history. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32VU0yB

Bloodhound car: A month to save land speed record project

The UK-led bid to break the world land speed record is under threat again - it needs to find £8m. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VCLhzp

St Oswald's hospice patients get 'magical' robot assistance

The remote-control robot is helping children at a Newcastle hospice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TxQgyP

Greggs had 'exceptional' 2019 after vegan launch

Sales rise at sandwich chain by 13.5%, but 2020 figures could be hit by storms and coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TfS0Om

Coronavirus: Twitter tells staff to work from home

The firm has made it mandatory for staff in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea to work from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38hBQIv

Coronavirus: Twitter tells staff to work from home

The firm has made it mandatory for staff in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea to work from home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38hBQIv

Apple settles iPhone slowdown case for $500m

Apple agrees a payout over allegations it deliberately slowed down older iPhones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38btwKg

Smart camera and baby monitor warning given by UK's cyber-defender

Your internet-connected baby monitor or security camera could be being watched, officials warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39iNG6w

Half-Life: Alyx - Hands on with Valve's virtual reality game-changer

After a long wait, the highly-anticipated sequel is about to launch - and could be VR's killer app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TgoJTt

Why hasn’t AI changed the world yet?

Self-driving cars, robot surgeons: artificial intelligence promises a lot, but what has it delivered? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tg7OjU

Why hasn’t AI changed the world yet?

Self-driving cars, robot surgeons: artificial intelligence promises a lot, but what has it delivered? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tg7OjU

The friends helping people divorce without lawyers

Kate Daly and Pip Wilson are the founders of solicitor-free divorce service Amicable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vmv0nM

Apple settles iPhone slowdown case for $500m

Apple agrees a payout over allegations it deliberately slowed down older iPhones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38btwKg

E-bike cyclist cleared of killing Hackney pedestrian

Thomas Hanlon had denied causing the death of Sakine Cihan while riding a modified e-bike in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32GtFnM

Coronavirus: BA and Ryanair cancel flights as bookings drop

BA said it would cancel 226 flights, while Ryanair is scaling back trips to Italy by 25%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32K63yL

Onshore wind 'to make comeback in UK'

The cheapest form of new power in the UK - onshore wind - is to make a comeback. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38fvwB9

Tesco sends security warning to 600,000 Clubcard holders

The supermarket warns that some accounts may have been compromised, but no data has been stolen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38i5qxm

Rail station wi-fi provider exposed traveller data

The unprotected database included phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth and reasons for travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39hiV1R

Tesco sends security warning to 600,000 Clubcard holders

The supermarket warns that some accounts may have been compromised, but no data has been stolen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38i5qxm

Jack Welch: Legendary GE boss dies at 84

The charismatic former executive transformed GE into America's most valuable company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ToH6o4

Coronavirus: Sharp to use TV factory to make surgical masks

The Japanese electronics giant repurposes its high-end clean rooms for coronavirus supplies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IdQi9I

Rail station wi-fi provider exposed traveller data

The unprotected database included phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth and reasons for travel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39hiV1R

Climate change: Greenpeace stops Barclays from opening branches

The group stops the bank from opening branches in a nationwide protest against the funding of fossil fuels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Jtisw

Winners and losers from overdraft overhaul

Some borrowers will see costs roughly double but others will have bigger savings, analysis shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wgSvyx

M&S: Retailer extends trial of food refill scheme

Shoppers can fill their own containers in two stores, as the firm tries to cut down on plastic waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ibi3zR

UK sets out opening position for trade talks with US

The document says the NHS is off the table - and claims potential benefits for all parts of the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38gSjN8

Joe Lycett: Comedian changes his name to Hugo Boss

Lycett is taking a stand against the fashion firm over its treatment of similarly-named companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cjIVvv

Computer inside the heart aims to aid treatment

A new tiny computer injected into the body could help millions of people suffering from heart failure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ddpgI

Uighurs in 'forced labour for tech firms'

A report says China has moved minority Muslims into factory jobs, where their freedom is restricted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wiEQqR

Callum Manning: Online surge of support for bullied book lover

Callum Manning, 13, was bullied in a group chat for posting reviews of books he loved on Instagram. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cmty5m

The kids making up to $1m a year on YouTube

Child influencers on the platform test their power at New York's annual Toy Fair. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PFk2Rb

Shares slide as coronavirus raises recession fears

Stock markets around the world have just seen their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38clOj1

Brexit: UK vows to seek 'hard bargain' in US trade talks

Negotiating aims being set out on same day discussions with the EU formally kick off in Brussels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39gkQn4

Young ethnic minority workers more likely to be in unstable jobs - study

Research suggests the group is 4% less likely to have a permanent job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VwxvhU

The kids making up to $1m a year on YouTube

Child influencers on the platform test their power at New York's annual Toy Fair. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PFk2Rb