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Coronavirus: Ryanair may cut up to 3,000 jobs

The airline says it may shed staff as it restructures to cope with the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Sq5FBr

Are ‘anti-virus’ cars in China just a gimmick?

Car brands are looking to tap into the country’s heightened health concerns to help kick-start flagging sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y770q9

Are ‘anti-virus’ cars in China just a gimmick?

Car brands are looking to tap into the country’s heightened health concerns to help kick-start flagging sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y770q9

Coronavirus lockdown: Boots offers safe space for domestic abuse victims

People living with abuse will be able to use the pharmacy's consultation rooms to contact helplines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aWKM7f

Coronavirus: How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cXyT2s

Coronavirus: 'I'm being penalised because I took maternity leave'

Self-employed women say they are missing out on government support as they've recently taken leave. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xmPkGo

Debt warning over car finance payment holidays

Families say they have been trying for six weeks to secure a lockdown car finance payment holiday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bUgdjY

Coronavirus: People are having less sex in lockdown, says Durex boss

Increased anxiety and no chance of socialising mean there is less demand for condoms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35hC4j3

Drone-to-door prescriptions trial takes flight in Ireland

A trial with the Irish health authority uses drones to bring prescriptions straight to the door. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sp3e2d

Coronavirus: NHS dashboard to predict protective gear shortages

Tech firms will help the NHS spot where kit is running scarce, but privacy campaigners are concerned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yRQ7zz

BA may not reopen at Gatwick once pandemic passes

The airline has told pilots that it cannot rule out keeping the operation closed indefinitely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bQ7Q93

Banks 'can do more' to compensate fraud victims

Victims' vulnerability may be missed by banks' tick-box procedures when a fraud is reported, a review finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VOjc7W

Web sleuths spot British Museum gaffe online

The museum mistook a Turkish copyright notice for the name of a postcard-printing company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yf8IQO

Coronavirus: Fewer loans approved as firms rush to get lifeline

Fewer coronavirus loans were agreed in the week to Tuesday, leaving half of businesses still waiting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yf11do

Coronavirus: AstraZeneca teams up with Oxford University on vaccine

AstraZeneca will make and distribute Oxford University's Covid-19 vaccine if it proves effective. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35hzeug

Coronavirus: Eurozone economy shrinks at record rate

Single currency nations see a sharp fall in GDP during the first quarter of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YhOZ2U

Shell cuts dividend for first time since WW2

Royal Dutch Shell slashes its quarterly dividend by two-thirds amid the global oil price shock. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WgedMi

Coronavirus: Sykes Holiday Cottages faces refunds anger

Customers of the rental agency, Sykes Holiday Cottages, are unhappy that virus-hit holidays are not refunded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WamTnz

Extreme E teams will have one woman and one man driving

Extreme E teams will field one female and one male driver during races when the new climate aware racing series begins in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KI0Dfo

Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zIPOaN

YouTube stars including Saffron Barker unite for lockdown livestream fundraiser

Jack Maynard, Lady Leshurr and Big Narstie are among the names raising cash for the NHS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ycVskT

Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?

Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f37YnQ

Coronavirus: Watchdog threatens legal action on holiday refunds

Firms refusing to give refunds for cancelled holidays and weddings are now under investigation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zE2iQN

Coronavirus: Sainsbury’s boss says queues set to stay in place

The supermarket says socially-distanced queues are likely to remain 'for the foreseeable future'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KHU38G

US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites

The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f5fkqU

US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites

The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f5fkqU

Coronavirus: Stock markets boosted by remdesivir drug hopes

Investors are betting that an experimental anti-viral drug could help countries emerge from lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SBeWab

Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament

Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aORrAr

Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'

"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Wc9YBC

Coronavirus: 'My cafe's going bust before it's even opened'

A car factory worker turned cafe owner explains how coronavirus is affecting his business dream. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VM1FNO

Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?

Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f37YnQ

Facebook and Twitter allow scammers 'free rein'

Consumer watchdog Which? finds credit-card information and Netflix account details for sale on both. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YiOHsH

Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company said forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries had clouded its forecast. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W8reI0

Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'

How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xkftpr

Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company said forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries had clouded its forecast. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W8reI0

'No prospect' of UK government selling RBS stake soon

The bank's chairman tells shareholders that UK ministers and the bank have other priorities at the moment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KJ1U5V

Wetherspoons plans to open pubs in June

The pub chain's boss Tim Martin will take a 50% pay cut and the firm is considering taking out a loan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aP1YM6

Spotify hits 130 million subscribers amid Covid-19

The streaming giant says it is weathering the crisis - but some analysts are unconvinced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bUNUCg

Coronavirus: NHS workers get free video games

To say thank you to NHS staff the gaming industry is providing 85,000 games to download for free. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eXWsdv

Whirlpool: New warning over fire-prone Hotpoint washing machines

Another 55,000 machines in UK homes should stop being used and need repairing or replacing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KJWesl

Coronavirus: KFC to reopen another 80 restaurants

The fried chicken chain has already opened the doors to 20 of its outlets which are doing delivery only. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KLHCsq

AI cannot be recognised as an inventor, US rules

The US Patent and Trademark Office rules only "natural persons" can legally be inventors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Yh20JS

Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas

Films that debut on video on demand will be eligible for next year's awards, the Academy rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WaOsgq

Coronavirus: US economy sinks 4.8% amid pandemic shutdowns

The contraction in the world's largest economy is the most severe since the financial crisis of 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zGVfXK

Coronavirus: Warning a billion and a half workers may see livelihoods destroyed

The International Labour Organisation's updated analysis emphasises its severe impact on people in informal work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bOGCQb

Coronavirus: Boeing to cut 15,000 jobs in Covid-19 'body blow'

The plane-maker, already struggling after grounding the 737 Max, plans to axe 10% of its staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SyVKKb

Coronavirus: Odeon-owner bans Universal films in Trolls home movie row

The success of Trolls World Tour means films will simultaneously be released in cinemas and at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aQJ1bQ

Barclays warns pandemic could cost it £2.1bn

It comes as the bank has reported a 40% slump in first quarter profits due to coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bQjHUA

Next expects 40% sales drop amid coronavirus crisis

The fashion retailer said it expects dramatically lower sales this year amid lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bZ38WV

Coronavirus: A new way of dating during lockdown

Omar Mehtab looks at how online dating is being reinvented in these times of social isolation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xivOLb

Gallery robot helps people experience art from home

The telepresence robot is helping people who would not be able to visit to experience the gallery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sj2886

The Fed's four radical moves to save the economy

With business activity nearly frozen, America's central bank has taken extraordinary steps to keep money flowing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KEPBaT

How Waterstones is selling books during the coronavirus lockdown

Waterstones CEO: How I keep selling books while my bookshops are shut down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bLC25b

Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YadZsT

Coronavirus hits profits at corporate America

A raft of profit figures reveal differing fortunes for Google, Ford, chocolate giant Mondelez, and Starbucks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YfhuhN

Coronavirus-themed game banned in China

The game has been blocked on Steam's store in the country but is still available in other territories. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aN5whT

Coronavirus-themed game banned in China

The game has been blocked on Steam's store in the country but is still available in other territories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aN5whT

Coronavirus: British Airways to cut up to 12,000 jobs

The UK flag carrier says a collapse in business because of coronavirus means a major restructuring is needed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xfC7iA

Former school inspector rates own home schooling 'atrocious'

Andrew Jeffrey writes a mock Ofsted report describing teachers in dressing gowns and pupils playing Fortnite. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f0rdyk

Coronavirus 'will hasten the decline of cash'

As people turn to digital payments during the lockdown, there are fears over the long-term future of cash. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yNgnLB

Disney sparks backlash with #MayThe4th tweet

The company suggested it owned the rights to any tweet containing the hashtag. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y8yd6i

Disney sparks backlash with #MayThe4th tweet

The company suggested it owned the rights to any tweet containing the hashtag. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y8yd6i

McDonald’s trials branch behind closed doors

McDonald’s is testing reopening a UK branch this week, but it’s behind closed doors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aDXg3K

Coronavirus: Plant growers warn they are on brink of insolvency

One-third of UK plant firms say they fear going bust by the end of the year, says an industry survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KDbsiQ

'Shop-worker roulette': Key workers and coronavirus

The Resolution Foundation says women and young people are most likely to bear the brunt of Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ScRzmS

Sony's delayed Last of Us 2 set for June release after story leaks

After major story spoilers leaked online, the hotly anticipated but long-delayed game is due for release. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VGC6xw

Coronavirus: Property sales worth £82bn 'on hold'

Some 373,000 property sales are on hold in the UK owing to the coronavirus lockdown, analysis suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eY4O4D

BP profits dive 66% as coronavirus hits oil demand

The oil giant's income falls as global demand for oil slumps due to the pandemic,. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cNyeR4

Coronavirus: 'Thousands' of North Sea oil and gas jobs under threat

The UK's oil and gas industry says many firms will struggle to survive through the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yQAQik

HSBC profits halved by coronavirus pandemic impact

The bank raised its expectations for bad loans to $3bn due to the impact of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zzyqVL

Luckin Coffee: Scandal-hit chain raided by regulators in China

The company's shares have slumped this month since it revealed $310m in fabricated transactions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VFW4bU

Coronavirus: DJI Mavic Air 2 jettisons drone safety feature in Europe

Mavic Air 2 lacks promised facility to spot nearby aircraft in models sold outside North America. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ydd8aD

Coronavirus: One big weekly shop back in fashion, says Tesco

Supermarket boss Dave Lewis says shopping trips are less frequent but basket sizes have doubled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xi2DIi

Coronavirus: 'I returned my suits and spent £100 on loungewear’

Demand for casual clothing is soaring during the lockdown, but is the UK at risk of dressing down too much? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W2QKhD

'He said it was the stupidest idea he had ever seen'

How Abigail Forsyth set up and grew the popular reusable cup business, KeepCup. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y9a4fY

'Coronavirus IV therapy' clinics face prosecution over adverts

Clinics claiming intravenous vitamin drips could help avoid the virus face fines or imprisonment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35gHM4z

'Coronavirus IV therapy' clinics face prosecution over adverts

Clinics claiming intravenous vitamin drips could help avoid the virus face fines or imprisonment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35gHM4z

Coronavirus: Gambling firms to stop advertising during lockdown

The move comes amid criticism that the industry is exploiting people who are stuck at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cPyeA4

Virgin Media goes offline for thousands

The broadband outage began just after 17:00, coinciding with the government's daily coronavirus press briefing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Scb7I9

NHS rejects Apple-Google coronavirus app plan

The UK's contact-tracing app is set to use a "centralised" system that worries privacy experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VEaJ7g

Small firms to get 100%-taxpayer-backed loans

Chancellor Rishi Sunak wants the new scheme to unblock a backlog of applications. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aIacFy

Coronavirus: Greggs to begin reopening its shops amid lockdown

The bakery chain plans to reopen a limited number of outlets next month in a "controlled trial". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KzDxHU

Coronavirus: UK film piracy surges during lockdown

In the UK, US, Italy and elsewhere, film piracy online shot up after lockdown measures came into effect. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YaQOOY

Coronavirus: Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'

The company introduced measures earlier this month to stop the spread of misinformation from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VHr0IG

Coronavirus: Virus deaths error blamed on computer system

One health board "decided not to use" the same system as the rest of the NHS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aN2D0J

Coronavirus: Israeli court bans lawless contact tracing

Israel's Supreme Court forces the government to legislate if it wants to keep tracking its citizens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ztOVmc

Coronavirus: Timpson warns some High Street names won't survive

The repair company will reopen some of its outlets this week with strict safety measures in place. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W5U3Vc

Coronavirus: Airlines urge chancellor to extend job support scheme

The coronavirus job retention scheme must be extended beyond June, says Airlines UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VGvtLK

Microsoft Teams fixes funny Gifs cyber-attack flaw

Security researchers found a way to infiltrate accounts by making people look at Gif images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y3fBd5

Coronavirus: Should maternity and paternity leave be extended?

A petition calling for maternity leave to be extended due to coronavirus has attracted many signatures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/356jiuK

Coronavirus: Online resources for home-learning

Kate Russell looks at some education related websites that could be useful during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YauftF

Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS

With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y3INLO

Coronavirus: Internet child abuse images 'not being deleted'

Campaigners say 90% fewer suspicious web addresses have been deleted during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S9F2ka

Coronavirus: Airbus boss warns company is 'bleeding cash'

In a letter to workers Guillaume Faury reportedly said the firm's existence was now threatened. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yInCEy

Coronavirus: Businesses urged to challenge insurers 'trying it on'

Small businesses like pubs and restaurants face issues with insurers not paying out over Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WeA9rt

Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact

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

Coronavirus: 'If I can't work, I can't feed my family'

How the Covid-19 crisis has left many migrant workers stranded and without money for their families. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eOAVUe

Coronavirus: Furloughed workers urged to become fruit pickers

Environment Secretary George Eustice urges staff on furlough to ease a growing crisis on farms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KCT9dK

Coronavirus: Australians download COVIDSafe contact tracing app

The Australian government app notifies users if they have had contact with a user who has Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xZPiof

Coronavirus: High Street shops preparing ways to reopen

The British Retail Consortium has issued post-lockdown guidance for non-essential retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xRk56R

Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic still in talks over bailout

Sir Richard Branson has appealed to the government for help as airlines have been hit by the lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eUlnye

Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cFekYy

Coronavirus: Five firms seeing sales boom in the lockdown

Amid all the threats posed by Covid-19 pandemic, some firms are finding ways to forge ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S7B23G

Coronavirus: Lockdown should ease to help economy, says Philip Hammond

The former chancellor warns that the economy "won't survive" waiting for a vaccine to be developed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2znA50u

Coronavirus: What is the sound of music during a pandemic?

How lockdown has opened up new ways to play music, as long as the technology works. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S3I35m

Esa marks 50 years of Earth Day and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eO7AJz

Insurers estimate virus payouts to UK firms to be £1.2bn

Early estimate from insurance group says £900m will go to businesses with specialist policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yKtTQ8

Coronavirus: Transport usage will change after lockdown

Public transport usage won't recover to pre-Covid19 levels once the lockdown ends, a survey suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3511Gk2

Coronavirus: Air France-KLM secures billions in government aid

Like many other airlines, the Franco-Dutch group has been badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KtRCql

With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?

Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ky7wja

Messenger Rooms: Facebook's new video calls let 50 people drop in

The social media giant said it worked with cryptographers to devise ways of excluding unwanted guests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S73keu

Coronavirus: Drones to deliver NHS supplies to Isle of Wight

A delivery drone trial between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been brought forward. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S50Dud

Apple and Google accelerate coronavirus contact tracing apps plan

Tech giants add privacy protections to the contact-tracing scheme they are offering to public authorities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S4vdE8

Apple and Google accelerate coronavirus contact tracing apps plan

Tech giants add privacy protections to the contact-tracing scheme they are offering to public authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S4vdE8

Dyson Covid-19 ventilators are 'no longer required'

Firm's founder says demand is less than envisioned but the government says tests are ongoing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S0Deda

Dyson Covid-19 ventilators are 'no longer required'

Firm's founder says demand is less than envisioned but the government says tests are ongoing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S0Deda

Debenhams threatens to keep Welsh stores shut

The department store chain says it will pull out of Wales unless it gets a business rates holiday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VTQi5k

Coronavirus: People-tracking wristbands tested to enforce lockdown

Several nations are testing people-tracking wristbands to make sure citizens stay at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bvwXhn

PPI deadline prompted millions of new cases, says regulator

Nine out of 10 insurance compensation claims made in the run up to last year's deadline were upheld. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eMQbku

Fortnite's Travis Scott virtual concert watched by millions

Travis Scott's 10-minute show wowed players and press - and saw millions take part online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eLfzHq

UK retail sales fall a record 5.1% as lockdown hits

Shopping declines at the steepest rate since the Office for National Statistics started collecting data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bBeW17

Treasury considers 100% guarantee on small firm loans

Companies say they are still struggling to get credit to tide them through the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S45hs8

Victoria's Secret shifts image with new faces for Asia

The lingerie retailer unveils two high-profile brand ambassadors as it attempts to turn around its fortunes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34ZRdoM

Recovery expert: 'Some businesses will never reopen'

Adapting quickly, reassuring customers and flexible workforces will be key, says disaster recovery expert. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yAV7bQ

Coronavirus: Congress passes $484bn economic relief bill

The bill puts more money towards a small business aid fund, overwhelmed hospitals and testing expansion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zojV77

Coronavirus: 'Our wedding has been cancelled but we still have to pay for it'

Venues are forcing couples to pay large cancellation fees over weddings postponed due to the lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VyDrGQ

Will there be social distancing on trains, after the pandemic?

Plans are already being made on how an uptick in passenger numbers on the railways can be managed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VXf6JP

My Money: 'The alcohol bill has increased, but he's earned it!'

As part of a BBC blog series, Claire Millington in the UK talks us through one week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cJBAEU

The retail expert who took a job on the shop floor

When Bryan Roberts lost his job as a retail analyst, he took his first ever job working in a shop. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xVeVX9

Developing world economies hit hard by coronavirus

The Covid-19 pandemic is badly damaging developing countries' economies in a number of ways. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xJ11HQ

Shops get rent break as told to pay what they can

The government is banning landlords from using aggressive debt recovery measures on shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XYFDcf

Toddler's cochlear implants turned on despite lockdown

Eighteen-month-old Margarida could not attend a clinic in person because of Covid-19 restrictions from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XZLMoD

Amazon's £250,000 for bookshops fund stuns trade

The online retail giant has long been accused of killing off bricks-and-mortar book sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cGlMm3

Coronavirus: US unemployment claims hit 26.4 million

Data shows a further 4.4 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the past week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S4h4a6

Coronavirus: 'Murder threats' to telecoms engineers over 5G

Key workers tell Newsbeat about the abuse they've received while keeping the UK's communications networks up and running. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eGcMzg

Coronavirus: Israel halts police phone tracking over privacy concerns

An Israeli parliamentary committee suspends the tracking of phones to enforce quarantine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VOVsj6

Coronavirus: Twitter bans incitement to attack 5G towers

The social network will delete posts inciting people to damage telecoms infrastructure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VsRj5c

Spotify allows fans to pay musicians directly

Artists can also donate the money to charity, or give it to their road crew while tours are on hold. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/355E8dS

Coronavirus: Leaving middle seat empty is idiotic, says Ryanair

Boss Michael O'Leary says planes will not fly if forced to adopt 'ineffective' social distancing measures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VLGVVe

Coronavirus business loans double, but only half approved

Bank have approved £2.8bn of loans for small firms, compared with £1.1bn approved last week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yyxdh0

Coronavirus: B&Q reopens stores closed amid lockdown

Some firms, including Aston Martin and Taylor Wimpey, are starting to reopen after the lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kreuqf

UK borrowing to see 'colossal increase'

The deficit will hit levels not seen in peacetime, says the head of the Institute for Fiscal Studies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XUJPcZ

Zoom meetings targeted by abuse footage sharers

A lecturer who spoke at one meeting says his computer was "overtaken" by "incredibly distressing" footage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VKYbde

'Fake' meat on the menu as China reopens restaurants

Starbucks, Beyond Meat and KFC hope to tap into a rising demand for healthier lifestyles in China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VWpnWG

Apple iPhone at risk of hacking through email app

Researchers claim the sophistication of the hack makes it nearly undetectable to victims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRfzUL

'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app

Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kv1b88

'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app

Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kv1b88

Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites

Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3asDzvt

NHS staff being 'ripped off for petrol'

Essential workers are being overcharged by more than a fiver a tank, the AA says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KnHi37

Lenders kick-start mortgage deals

Lenders are offering more generous terms to borrowers after weeks of restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RWwTiL

Coronavirus: How a plus-size fashion retailer is adapting

Ojoma Idegwu, founder of plus-size fashion label Dear Curves, explains how she is adapting to coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RWCPsg

Coronavirus: YouTube bans 'medically unsubstantiated' content

The Google-owned platform's chief executive says the company is determined to "stamp out" misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zpPCgB

Coronavirus: NHS contact-tracing app is tested at RAF base

Air force personnel have been testing a prototype app in a simulated shopping exercise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwxWxE

Coronavirus: Health leaders' credentials dumped online

According to the group that discovered the list, they are being shared by right-wing extremists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KnRGaO

Coronavirus: Post Office to deliver cash to the vulnerable

Travel money services are redirected to help shielded people in one of a variety of new schemes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cHeD5d

Coronavirus: Ads for vitamin drips banned by regulator

The Advertising Standards Authority fast-tracked its probe because of growing health anxieties over the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34XLrE4

Fortnite reluctantly comes to Google Play store

Publisher Epic Games claims it felt forced to release its most popular franchise on Google Play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XWZLeE

Coronavirus: Animal clothing to close threatening up to 500 jobs

Owner H Young Holdings is blaming an "extremely challenging" market exacerbated by coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KrpqnK

Coronavirus: Lululemon 'sorry' after bat T-shirt sparks outrage in China

The athleisure firm sacks employee for promoting a T-shirt design seen as racist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wVDClQ

Boohoo sees sales of smart tops rise amid lockdown

The online fashion retailer says customers want to look good when videoconferencing with colleagues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34SQNAK

Coronavirus: Facebook launches UK Covid-19 symptom survey

The social-media giant will ask users about their health in an effort to track the spread of Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xObe5F

Camera tech catches motorists using their mobile

The system is capable of working in the day or night and in all weather conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bonmc9

Cheaper clothes and fuel sees UK inflation fall to 1.5% in March

The price of clothes normally rises in March as New Year discounting comes to an end. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kr5QYZ

Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani

The social media giant becomes a shareholder in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3526xS4

Coronavirus: Missouri sues Chinese government over virus handling

Missouri is suing China for economic losses it has suffered which could open the doors to more lawsuits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VvBIlH

Facebook's $5.7bn bet on India's richest man Mukesh Ambani

The social media giant becomes a shareholder in cut-price Indian mobile internet company Reliance Jio. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3526xS4

Netflix sign-ups jump during coronavirus lockdowns

The streaming service behind Tiger King added 16 million subscribers in the first months of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eFzBmy

Can you make money on TikTok?

Millions of people are logging on to TikTok, but are the biggest influencers making any money? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RQqcPt

Coronavirus: Pub sector faces 'bloodbath' over rents

An industry expert has called for government intervention "as a matter of urgency". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3arAUCc

Mumsnet launches subscription plea in 'squeaky-bum time'

Parent platforms are having to adapt to survive as ad revenue declines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eEBika

Mumsnet launches subscription plea in 'squeaky-bum time'

Parent platforms are having to adapt to survive as ad revenue declines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eEBika

Coronavirus: Insurer to give £25 refunds as cars and vans sit idle

Pressure mounts on other motor insurers to offer refunds as people stay at home during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3czZqmf

Nintendo owners urged to secure accounts

Switch owners report an apparent surge in attempts to buy expensive items through Nintendo accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cC3NNL

DForce hacker returns $25m in 'stolen' crypto-currencies

The money was returned to the DForce crypto-currency platform after an alleged hack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vt7mQJ

Coronavirus: Demand from renters slumps amid lockdown

Rental demand is 42% down since the start of March, research by property portal Zoopla suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34QUTsU

Covid-19: Robots help care home residents stay in touch

Technology is helping elderly people maintain connections with loved ones during the coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xLsKYf

Oil price turmoil set to continue

Coronavirus downturn has put major pressure on oil prices with demand slumping and storage running out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3asXmLk

Coronavirus: Primark goes from £650m sales a month to nothing

Primark's owner "has been squarely in the path of this pandemic," its chief executive says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3arjOEy

Donald Trump's immigration ban could hit tech sector

A temporary ban on US immigration could affect its technology sector and the foreign talent it needs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cAPZDb

Coronavirus: Airports 'at risk' of closure as flights drop 90%

Most remaining services are for freight, supplies and repatriation of people from overseas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RTPZX8

UK employment rate at record high before lockdown

Unemployment stayed roughly the same and pay continued to outstrip inflation, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VpKoKg

Starlink space display 'set to continue all week'

The 60 Starlink satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX firm appear in a line crossing the night sky. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KjXbHJ

Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration

Australia's second-largest carrier cut almost all flights last month amid virus travel bans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bqYAbg

Facebook bans events that violate social distancing orders

Facebook said it was only removing events that violated government orders over virus containment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bBGvHT

Coronavirus: UK forces hundreds of scam Covid-19 shops offline

The National Cyber Security Centre says it took down almost 500 fake stores over the past month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zczXAR

The stealthy little drones that fly like insects

Making wings that flap is very difficult, but it has real advantages as some are finding out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KhZuek

Coronavirus: Restaurant bosses call for rent holiday

More than two million jobs are at risk in the hospitality sector, the High Street eateries say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vpj4eV

Coronavirus: UK forces hundreds of scam Covid-19 shops offline

The National Cyber Security Centre says it took down almost 500 fake stores over the past month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zczXAR

The stealthy little drones that fly like insects

Making wings that flap is very difficult, but it has real advantages as some are finding out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KhZuek

'Coronavirus is the biggest low in my career'

How designer Roksanda Ilincic is adapting her business during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wRttGZ

Coronavirus: Ofcom rules on Eamonn Holmes and David Icke comments

The media regulator "issues guidance" to ITV and finds London Live in breach of broadcasting standards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cvP6f5

Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube

The social network accelerated the launch of Facebook Gaming due to the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xKH82P

Coronavirus: Why are there doubts over contact-tracing apps?

Experts raise concerns about Bluetooth technology and the risks of "mission creep". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kgkouq

Coronavirus: Amazon using thermal cameras to detect Covid-19

The retail giant is using the technology in its warehouses around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34NLeU8

Facebook reveals Gaming app to rival Twitch and YouTube

The social network accelerated the launch of Facebook Gaming due to the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xKH82P

Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic will fold without aid, warns Branson

Sir Richard Branson says he is not asking for a handout, but a commercial loan to save the airline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RSfdFk

Coronavirus: Sales jump at Premier Foods as customers stock up

Premier Foods says sales of instant mash potato, pasta sauces and home baking kits have jumped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eEfwNt

The domestic workers left stranded by coronavirus

Some domestic workers have been left jobless and stranded since lockdown measures were introduced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34MPIdI

Coronavirus: Government unveils £1.3bn scheme to help start-ups

The new package will fund smaller loss-making firms focusing on research and development. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3boBd1Y

Climate change: 'Bath sponge' breakthrough could boost cleaner cars

A new aluminium-based material could make hydrogen-powered cars more practical and less expensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yrD7Ra

US oil prices drop to 21-year low as demand dries up

Coronavirus downturn has put major pressure on oil prices with demand slumping and storage running out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VKUmVt

Disney stops paying 100,000 workers during downturn

Entertainment giant Disney will stop paying nearly half its workforce as it battles virus shutdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3alv0Tn

Coronavirus: Millions to claim as government job site goes live

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will cover 80% of workers' monthly wages up to £2,500. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VA0GyM

Coronavirus: Government unveils £1.3bn scheme to help start-ups

The new package will fund smaller loss-making firms focusing on research and development. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3boBd1Y

Coronavirus: 'There is help out there if you ask for it'

Charities are giving vital financial help to families who never expected to be on the breadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VjCzpm

500 firms to stop pension top-ups over coronavirus

A leading pension consultancy estimates that hundreds of companies will put off paying. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VmbZMr

The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test

Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eyZx3x

Coronavirus: Asda cancels orders with suppliers

Some suppliers are reportedly angry that the supermarket chain's clothing range is still on sale. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34PejOM

Coronavirus lockdown: Laptops offered for online school lessons at home

Pupils studying at home will have online lessons and disadvantaged teenagers can borrow computers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cx2AHg

Coronavirus: UK's first 'TikTok house' opens during outbreak

Some of the UK's biggest social media stars are living in a house together during the lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3evSSXD

Coronavirus: UK's first 'TikTok house' opens during outbreak

Some of the UK's biggest social media stars are living in a house together during the lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3evSSXD

Coronavirus: Will Covid-19 speed up the use of robots to replace human workers?

Robot workers can help us keep social distance but once machines take over it will be hard to go back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cxu4wL

Green’s retail empire could close over 100 stores

The owner of Topshop and Miss Selfridge is serving notice on landlords to walk away from more than 100 stores from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VAWMpG

Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19

How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3buRPWd

Coronavirus: Electricity use up during day as nation works from home

We are having longer lie-ins, but using up to 30% more energy in the middle of the day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XLkimk

Coronavirus: Who is still flying?

Nearly all passengers on flights in and out of the UK are heading home, says the aviation industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z4NIBC

Victim of fake vasectomy conman tells of her shock

Coleen Greenwood became pregnant after her fraudster fiancé lied about having a vasectomy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ct0zMt

Ex-EY whistleblower wins $10.8m in damages

Former auditor at accountancy giant EY wins damages after he reported suspicious activities at Dubai gold refiner from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cpabYy

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

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

Bank of England boss: Loans need to be sorted out

Andrew Bailey questioned whether the coronavirus business interruption loan scheme is too complex. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VeX0nm

Debenhams strikes deals to rescue most stores

The store chain says it has agreed terms on 120 branches, but at least seven will not reopen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XKzH6C

Coronavirus: JLR uses its 3D printers to make visors

The car giant plans to ramp up production to 5,000 visors a day as the UK struggles to source PPE. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KflINW

Coronavirus: German and Australian tracing apps 'ready in weeks'

Italy, Germany and Australia all announce progress on their tracing apps for the population. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eqL6OK

'Deadline' looms for jobs protected by furlough

The CBI says workers could start receiving redundancy notices unless state-pay is extended by Saturday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KdSlMg

Google blocking 18m coronavirus scam emails every day

Google sees a huge spike in phishing attacks as criminals exploit people's fears over Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VOWKdZ

Coronavirus: Owner directors 'come out of this with nothing'

People who run small limited companies say they are unfairly missing out on government support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ewqZP0

Foxtons: Estate agent cuts pay for high earners

The London-focused estate agent has also furloughed 750 staff because of the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bgxjIL

Coronavirus: Freeze on pawn, payday and car loan payments

The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking delays for people struggling amid the Covid-19 lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VzMNRo

Coronavirus: TikTok donates £5m to Royal College of Nursing fund

The video clip app, popular among NHS staff, is donating to a hardship fund for nurses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3erVeGY

Robotic insects printed 'in minutes' and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RJvcp2

EU helps protect weak firms from foreign takeovers

Brussels beefs up powers for countries to block foreign takeovers of firms hit by the virus downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vvr4Kk

China GDP: Bleak outlook for economic recovery post-virus

China's gloomy economic numbers are a grim warning to the rest of the world still in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34PDvVG

China's virus-hit economy shrinks for first time in decades

Its economy shrank 6.8% in the first three months of 2020 as it battled the virus and lockdowns from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yp1ApT

The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test

Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eyZx3x

NHS boss: 'I’ve hardly any gowns, can I call Burberry?'

The NHS Trust director warns that he only has enough protective gowns for another 24 hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bgzIDb

Seafarers in limbo as coronavirus hits shipping

The shipping industry is already feeling the impact of Covid-19 as the world heads for recession. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RJT386

Coronavirus: America's $349bn fund for small firms runs out

Small businesses are scrambling for relief from the lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yhYlAS

Coronavirus: Treasury backs loans to bigger businesses

Companies with a turnover of more than £500m will now be eligible for government support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XFhCqs

Coronavirus: MPs to quiz ministers via video conferencing

It will mean that MPs can take part in Commons business via video link. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3epMOzY

Selena Gomez sues fashion game for 'using face'

The chart-topping singer says the makers of a smartphone game used her likeness without permission. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bdFPId

Coronavirus: Weekly jobless claims hit 5.2 million

More than 20 million Americans have filed for unemployment in the last four weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34GP5Cg

Coronavirus: Facebook alerts users exposed to misinformation

An independent report brands the platform 'an epicentre of coronavirus misinformation'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RI8fmd

Coronavirus: Areas reliant on aviation industry 'to suffer worst'

The economy around Gatwick airport will be hit hardest by coronavirus, a study finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3elaSnD

TikTok bans under-16s from private messaging

The hugely popular app is stopping under-16s from sending or receiving direct messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vbs0EL

Coronavirus: Ventilator built by Airbus and F1 approved

About 1,500 of the adapted devices will be made each week by the start of May, developers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K8ujSF

Coronavirus: NHS contact tracing app to target 80% of smartphone users

A vast majority of smartphone owners must install the app, if it is to end the coronavirus epidemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3abkmi0

Coronavirus: EasyJet losses could hit £380m after jets grounded

The airline will take big charges on fuel it has already bought, among other "disruption costs". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a9lvGR

Coronavirus: World economy 'may face double recession'

A think tank warns of two impending downturns as world economies face financial impact of pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34DgFjM

Coronavirus: Amazon shuts French warehouses after court ruling

The online commerce giant said its French distribution centres would close until at least 20 April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bcNTsU

Coronavirus: Asian economies won't grow this year, says IMF

The pandemic means the region will see zero growth for the first time in 60 years, the IMF says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XIJ8TV

Coronavirus: Major UK takeaway chains start to reopen

Burger King, KFC and Pret A Manger announce limited openings after shutting at the lockdown's start. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3chqzKs

‘Coronavirus has robbed me of my dream job’

Young people in the UK were set to enter a hot job market. Coronavirus changed all that. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VybHAF

Coronavirus: March retail sales 'plummet'

Retail sales 'decline at the worst rate on record' as lockdown measures introduced, says trade body. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bdSdrS

Coronavirus: The businesses crowdfunding to survive

UK companies are turning to their local communities to help them survive the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bhEZu8

CEO Secrets: How do you sell your snacks when no-one's going to the shops?

Livia's CEO outlines her strategy for selling 'healthy' snacks during the coronavirus lockdown from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XIo3ZN

Coronavirus: Technology in intensive care brings families together

Smart devices are being used in intensive care units to connect people when visitors are banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KjRBFr

Apple announces new iPhone SE to target mid-range market

Apple's new low-priced phone is a successor to the original SE, which was discontinued in 2018. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XJX14t

Coronavirus: Oasis and Warehouse fall into administration

Deloitte said the coronavirus has had a "devastating effect on the entire retail industry". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cit8Mv

Eastern Europeans to be flown in to pick fruit and veg

A charter plane bringing Romanians to harvest British crops will arrive in the UK on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cd0tse

BT delays removal of Huawei from EE's core network by two years

BT says plans to remove the Chinese-made equipment from the sensitive core network have been delayed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bgrECk

BT delays removal of Huawei from EE's core network by two years

BT says plans to remove the Chinese-made equipment from the sensitive core network have been delayed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bgrECk

Coronavirus: G20 delays poor nations' debt payments

The aim is to help them deal with the pandemic, but campaigners say more assistance is needed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K4DPpJ

HS2 construction gets green light despite lockdown

The government has given the high-speed rail project formal approval to start construction. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XyAJT7

Imogen Heap uses AI to help make creative music

The singer-songwriter explains why she is using artificial intelligence to help her produce music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3elV5Vu

Coronavirus: Insurance firms ordered to pay out or explain

The Financial Conduct Authority says insurers must pay out to firms "as soon as possible". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34Enm5h

Coronavirus: Amazon ordered to deliver only essential items in France

It comes amid allegations that the company is failing to protect its staff from the coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VrpGs1

Coronavirus: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos adds $24bn to fortune

The online retail giant has benefited from surging internet shopping during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VaX5sf

Burger King 'plant-based' Whopper tweets banned

Ads suggested the burger, which is cooked alongside meat, is suitable for vegans, the watchdog says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VwGA8z

Accenture: ‘Every business will be a health business’

Consulting giant Accenture says firms will need to invest in new health measures after the virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RExZ2z

Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season

The gaming industry has experienced delays because of restrictions on developers working from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XBe34z

“My firm is viable – but I can’t get a loan”

Businesses say coronavirus loans are being approved too slowly to help firms hit by lockdown measures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RGEkuC

Coronavirus: ‘My business could go bust if insurers don’t pay’

Insurer Hiscox has refused to pay out on claims relating to coronavirus, some small businesses have said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34ANyhb

Burger King ads for 'plant-based' Whopper banned

Ads suggested the burger, which is cooked alongside meat, is suitable for vegans, the watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VwGA8z

Computer games: More than a lockdown distraction

People are turning to computer games while confined at home during due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V4gDhK

US airlines to receive $25bn rescue package

Aid was expected but the companies had baulked at some of the terms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VyuOuq

Coronavirus: Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour

Firm offers tool that tracks how many people are walking, driving and using public transport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vmtef2

Coronavirus: Microsoft offers protection to healthcare staff

It is making its AccountGuard tool available for free to those helping battle Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XzYSbV

Coronavirus: Apple tracks changes in travel behaviour

Firm offers tool that tracks how many people are walking, driving and using public transport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vmtef2

Oasis and Warehouse 'to fall into administration'

The women's fashion retailers are expected to appoint Deloitte as administrators imminently. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cfvDiA

Coronavirus: UK firms at risk of making 'permanent' job cuts

The government must clarify if it intends to extend the coronavirus wage scheme, warns the CBI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2REBHcJ

Coronavirus: 'World faces worst recession since Great Depression'

The IMF says the coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into a "crisis like no other". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V98NDq

Coronavirus: 20 suspected phone mast attacks over Easter

Industry body says conspiracy theories linking 5G to the pandemic are baseless and risking lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VobEYe

Loot box warnings to be added to video games

Ratings will now feature detailed information about the nature of in-game purchases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RAZOsM

Coronavirus: NHS staff use app to request crucial PPE

The Frontline.Live app allows NHS workers to request gowns, masks and other equipment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XGtaKd

Coronavirus: UK growth could drop by record 35% by June

Once restrictions are lifted, growth is expected to recover quickly with no lasting damage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34AAEj7

Coronavirus: Mortgage holders rush to defer repayments

One in nine homeowners take a mortgage holiday as they struggle financially amid the coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xshujm

Coronavirus: NHS trusts request basic items via Amazon Wish Lists

Hand creams and thermometers have been asked for - but some hospital staff have raised concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cf5xMx

Coronavirus: Ofcom assesses Eamonn Holmes 5G comments after complaints

The This Morning host cast doubt on media outlets who debunk the myth that 5G causes coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K5qNs6

Coronavirus: Amazon plans hiring spree as orders surge

Amazon is taking on 75,000 more workers to handle online orders after improving safety conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b7J0kH

Softbank fund warns of $16.7bn loss due to virus

The world's biggest technology fund group expects its first loss in 15 years, blaming the coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34xdIS1

Coronavirus: Amazon plans hiring spree as orders surge

Amazon is taking on 75,000 more workers to handle online orders after improving safety conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b7J0kH

Softbank fund warns of $16.7bn loss due to virus

The world's biggest technology fund group expects its first loss in 15 years, blaming the coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34xdIS1

MPs summon China-owned firm execs over security concerns

MPs to summon British based, Chinese-owned firm executives over plans to transfer sensitive technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3endNfE

Gyms face legal action over rent

The gym industry is calling on the government to prevent landlords from evicting businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K435g4

Should we teach children about quantum computing?

For parents with the money, companies are offering courses in cutting-edge technology, but are they worth it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VlXzdI

MPs summon China-owned firm execs over security concerns

MPs to summon British based, Chinese-owned firm executives over plans to transfer sensitive technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3endNfE

Why computer games are more than a lockdown distraction

People are turning to computer games while confined at home during due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V4gDhK

Quibi reaches 1.7m downloads in the first week

The short-form streaming service said launching during the coronavirus outbreak has not hurt it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V4da2I

Coronavirus: Theatres need bailout to survive, warns writer James Graham

Playwright James Graham warns "there will be no money left" if venues stay shut for several months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XuoWFi

Deadly olive tree disease across Europe 'could costs billions'

A deadly pathogen affecting Europe's olive trees could cost over 20 billion euros. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K32wmw

Coronavirus: Eamonn Holmes under fire over 5G comments

The This Morning host cast doubt on media outlets who debunk the myth that 5G causes coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eicgHA

Tottenham Hotspur reverse furlough decision for non-playing staff

Tottenham reverse their decision to use the government's furlough scheme for some non-playing staff during the coronavirus crisis following criticism from supporters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3efJ0RH

Animal Crossing removed from sale in China amid Hong Kong protests

The game was pulled by Chinese websites after Hong Kong players posted anti-government content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ceP5vO

Coronavirus: Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator to be tested in Colombia

The design by a man in California will undergo a fast-tracked process in the Latin American country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wz9fBy

Coronavirus: What's happening to the beer left in pubs?

Millions of pints of ale and lager could be lost if pub closures last into the summer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JXV2kD

Coronavirus: Could gaming be good for you during lockdown?

How much time should people spend playing games online - and could it offer some benefits during social isolation? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ehgXBd

Coronavirus: Mobile data helps Norway track cases

A mobile operator is using anonymised phone location data to help track the virus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aZRhr1

World Bank warns South Asia's economic growth to slump

The World Bank has slashed its growth predictions for the South Asia region due to the coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VpiCMz

Coronavirus: Food delivery driver paying back doctors who saved him

Having survived cancer, one delivery rider in China is helping keep medical staff fed during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cctuEj

Coronavirus: Ask-a-friend cash access scheme extended

Bank customers who cannot leave home will be able to ask a trusted friend to withdraw cash on their behalf. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V563Hn

Coronavirus: 'I lost my job, now we're on the bare minimum'

Many workers did not qualify for emergency government support and find themselves struggling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b2dKUo

Record deal to cut oil output ends price war

Oil producing nations agree a deal that will see output reduced by nearly 10 million barrels a day. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y7IDIj

Coronavirus: UK confirms plan for its own contact tracing app

App will send yellow and red alerts to those who have come into contact with a suspected carrier. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2K0XLdo

Loans scheme must work faster, government admits

Of the 300,000 applications thought to have been made, the business secretary says 4,200 were approved. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34sPYya

Coronavirus: Churches live-stream to reach worshipers

With mass gatherings banned, some churches are providing online services to reach people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vk4LHy

Bill Gates: Few countries will get 'A-grade' for coronavirus response

The Microsoft billionaire says we find ourselves in uncharted territory with the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ru0NLl

Coronavirus: US relies on 'pure capitalism' to plug gaps

Companies want to help supply medical equipment but a decentralised response can be "chaotic". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yTZoqW

Coronavirus: I play computer games for hours each day

From junk food makers to online gaming and porn sites, the coronoavirus crisis has given some firms a boost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xdhSCn

Coronavirus: 12 ways our life tasks big and small have changed

From registering a birth to visits from the bailiff - here are 12 questions you may still be asking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VnbCQb

Final Fantasy 7 Remake: 'This is not just for the players of the original'

The original 1997 game sold more than 12 million copies and a 2020 remake has just been released. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xpbjao

Coronavirus: 'My parents' campervan has become my office'

A marketing manager explains why she turned a campervan into her office during coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ww2S23

Air industry bodies call for UK government support

Air industry bodies want the government to extend support schemes to stave off job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XsNq1t

Oil: Trump promises "help" for Mexico to seal cuts

Mexico says the US will reduce its output to clinch a deal for global cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b30S0i

Coronavirus: Apple and Google team up to contact trace Covid-19

The two companies plan to add contact tracing to their operating systems so no extra apps are needed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34tkWGk

Coronavirus: The people fighting fakes from their sofas

Bad information is spreading online. But a band of volunteers up and down the country are trying to stamp it out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e818wN

Royal Mail is 'putting profits before safety' say staff

Postal workers say they are not being given adequate protection from coronavirus risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2y6Kkpi

Coronavirus: Amazon builds its own testing lab for staff

The retail giant intends to start testing a "small number" of frontline employees for Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aY4qk9

Coronavirus: Amazon builds its own testing lab for staff

The retail giant intends to start testing a "small number" of frontline employees for Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aY4qk9

Coronavirus: Google data suggests park visits rose on weekend

Warm weather saw an increase in park visits last weekend, but overall activity was lower than usual. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2y5Vpa6

Coronavirus: Teachers in Singapore stop using Zoom after 'lewd' incidents

A secondary school home-based geography lesson in Singapore was hijacked by two men. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34piyAA

Robots stand-in for graduating students and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wyzvw4

Could streaming app Quibi change how we watch films?

Talking Movies' Tom Brook looks at the mobile-first streaming platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3caz623

Coronavirus tests and masks sold by fraudsters online

A BBC investigation has found online scams selling fake protective equipment and coronavirus tests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34o4uqW

Coronavirus: Western economies slow to react to crisis, says leading economist

A top economist says western economies can learn from Asia as they face a severe economic downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aZ5d4w

US shares see their biggest weekly gain in 46 years

Investors were in bullish mood despite record US job losses and continued coronavirus shutdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wtFsKx

Clothing makers in Asia give stark coronavirus warning

Millions of jobs in Asia’s vital garment industry are at risk due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JTRxf7

Coronavirus: Astronauts arrive at ISS after long quarantine

Two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut docked at the space station after their rocket took off from Kazakhstan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RqDhyx

Coronavirus: Can we 3D-print our way out of the PPE shortage?

The 3D printer community is creating kit for healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aXd4j7

Should we teach children about quantum computing?

For parents with the money, companies are offering courses in cutting-edge technology, but are they worth it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VlXzdI

Coronavirus: Easter egg sales surge despite lockdown

Despite discounting in supermarkets, Easter egg sales are soaring online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XpKgM0

Coronavirus: Shoppers stockpile alcohol amid lockdown

With pubs and bars closed to contain the spread of Covid-19, drinkers are turning elsewhere. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JVJNtb

Will we ever take cruise holidays again?

The cruise line industry faces a long journey back from the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yLTtEh

EU agrees €500bn coronavirus rescue package

EU finance ministers reached the deal after marathon talks in Brussels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K5wNRX

Keeping the iconic Brompton bike company on the road

Keeping the Brompton folding bike company in shape through the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xZcUZQ

Coronavirus: Worst economic crisis since 1930s depression, IMF says

Global economic growth will turn "sharply negative" this year due to the pandemic, the IMF warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XtUZ8t

Record 14% fall in UK economy forecast - BBC survey

The shutdown of large swathes of the UK economy will mean a huge hit to GDP over the next quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bX2E30

Coronavirus: Banks’ top brass forgo bonuses

Part of their remuneration, which is worth millions of pounds, will in some cases go to charity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aVgse5

Coronavirus: Google Duplex AI arrives in UK to ask about opening hours

The Duplex AI assistant is using the answers to update business information on Google Search and Google Maps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b7KLP7

Coronavirus: US weekly jobless claims hit 6.6 million

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits hits 6.6 million in one week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e1iwmO

Coronavirus: Flour mills working 'round the clock' to meet demand

The industry is struggling to keep up with demand as shoppers turn to baking amid the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39WpFSd

Coronavirus: Airbnb restricts UK bookings to coronavirus keyworkers

NHS staff and other key workers can still book accommodation through a programme called Frontline Stays. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rj2KKr

Coronavirus: Ofcom 'assesses' David Icke TV interview

The UK's media regulator is looking into London Live's interview with the conspiracy theorist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c8mfx1

Coronavirus: Airbnb restricts UK bookings to coronavirus keyworkers

NHS staff and other key workers can still book accommodation through a programme called Frontline Stays. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rj2KKr

Oil prices rise as major producers prepare to meet

Crude prices gain on hopes that Saudi Arabia and Russia can end row over production cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39RhHKd

Coronavirus: Government agrees emergency funding deal with Bank

The government is set to borrow billions of pounds from its emergency Bank of England overdraft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RlVDAO

Virus could push half a billion people into poverty

UN research warns the coronavirus pandemic could put a further 8% of world's population in poverty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V8SmGc

Disney Plus racks up 50m subscribers in five months

Disney's new video streaming service almost doubles its subscription base during coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UT5XCq

Disney Plus racks up 50m subscribers in five months

Disney's new video streaming service almost doubles its subscription base during coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UT5XCq

Coronavirus: Renters ‘more at risk from economic downturn’

Think tank says they are more likely to be in affected industries, and spend more income on housing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aVVQCC

Coronavirus: Call for apps to get fake Covid-19 news button

Campaign for Countering Digital Hate says social networks are "missing a trick" combating the issue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RmX0iB

Facebook and Samsung donate thousands of devices to NHS

Samsung will donate 2,000 smartphones, while Facebook is offering its video-calling screen Portal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RppVmh

Coronavirus: Thousands apply for fruit and veg grower jobs

Coronavirus-related travel restrictions have left a labour shortage as the picking season starts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UTAWOZ

Coronavirus: ‘We won’t get a refund on our £17,000 chalet’

Holidaymakers say they are struggling to get refunds on cancelled holidays due to the lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vb6DCc

Coronavirus: Call for apps to get fake Covid-19 news button

Campaign for Countering Digital Hate says social networks are "missing a trick" combating the issue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RmX0iB

Facebook and Samsung donate thousands of devices to NHS

Samsung will donate 2,000 smartphones, while Facebook is offering its video-calling screen Portal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RppVmh

McDonald's sales dip just 3.4% as US stores stay open

McDonald's has closed stores in the UK due to the coronavirus, but most US outlets remain open. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a00AGd

Coronavirus: Chancellor announces aid for charities

Rishi Sunak unveils a £750m package to keep charities afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c35IdM

Tesla cuts staff pay as coronavirus halts production

Non-essential workers will be placed on furlough without pay and executives will take a 30% pay cut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XnWkgP

Tesla cuts staff pay as coronavirus halts production

Non-essential workers will be placed on furlough without pay and executives will take a 30% pay cut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XnWkgP

Coronavirus: 'Drop in global trade to be worse than 2008 crisis'

The World Trade Organization (WTO) predicts a contraction of between 13% and 32% this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VbGq6x

Coronavirus: Covid-19 detecting apps run into privacy issues

Researchers at two leading universities take different approaches to creating cough-analysing tools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XjJHTT

Wills 'being signed on car bonnets' amid lockdown

Solicitors see a "massive rise" in demand but the need for two witnesses creates practical difficulties. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RneXxz

Coronavirus: Insurance companies pause dividend payments

Insurers have followed regulatory advice to scrap dividends during the coronavirus crisis from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XhqceG

Coronavirus: Tesco tells people to visit stores to get food

The supermarket says there is 'simply not enough capacity' to supply everyone with online shopping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RnaWcx

Facebook releases couples-only messaging app

The new service claims to be a "private space" for couples but has the same data privacy policy as Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e2mcoo

Investors warned not to rush into travel and leisure stocks

Cinema chain Cineworld's share price rocketed almost 50% while cruise ship operator Carnival rose 22%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XkGNyb

Job Retention Scheme may cost three times initial estimate

The UK's Job Retention Scheme may cost £30-40bn over three months, according new analysis from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34iK2I9

Coronavirus: Twitter boss pledges $1bn for relief effort

Jack Dorsey said he would give 28% of his wealth towards efforts to "disarm" the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rl4S4j

Coronavirus: What’s life like when you're on furlough?

With growing numbers of people being furloughed, how is this affecting them and their employers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XhItbT

Coronavirus: 'The money isn’t coming in quick enough' to pay wages

The boss of DW Fitness First, Martin Long, says he's worried about paying his monthly wage bill from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JOQsFm

Lufthansa makes 'permanent' cuts as travel plunges

The German airline will close its Germanwings service and de-commission more than 40 aircraft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RlRe0J

Drones in Africa: How they could become lifesavers

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame says drones will become important for his nation, but can they really deliver? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JKqeDX

Coronavirus: Twitter boss pledges $1bn for relief effort

Jack Dorsey said he would give 28% of his wealth towards efforts to "disarm" the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rl4S4j

Coronavirus: Holland & Barrett keep stores open despite staff pleas

Staff have set up a petition, pleading with management to close stores over safety concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34itZKl

Coronavirus: 4 out of 5 people's jobs affected by outbreak

The global economic impact of coronavirus could leave nearly 200 million people jobless, a UN agency says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rh59W4

WeWork sues SoftBank after withdrawal of $3bn deal

The office sharing firm is taking its biggest investor to court in an escalation of a row between the firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e0P6VX

Coronavirus: Six industries still crying out for help

With the UK economy in crisis, many sectors are still demanding further help from the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x8MiW4

Investors seize on positive news for share markets

Travel and tourism shares rise as the FTSE 100 joins the global stock market rally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34kAwUF

Zoom banned by Taiwan's government over China security fears

Order follows revelations that some Zoom traffic was "mistakenly" routed through China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VbwBWa

Coronavirus: YouTube tightens rules after David Icke 5G interview

Videos will now be deleted if they falsely link coronavirus to 5G mobile networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wlM5hX

How to be sociable without leaving your home

BBC Click's Chris Fox looks at how you can use technology to keep a social life while stuck at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34jXJ9J

Coronavirus: Cineworld directors waive salaries as virus impact hits

The world's second largest cinema chain is in talks with lenders and film studios about the virus impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dXYfyy

Pixel 4: Google addresses Face Unlock problem five months later

A security concern with the Pixel 4 Face Unlock feature is patched, five months after launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2whNJ46

Coronavirus: Property sales down 70% since lockdown, says Zoopla

Homes are still being listed for sale as people adopt a wait-and-see policy over coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2US4mgx

Coronavirus: 'Reading about virus online makes me anxious'

Parents are urged to consider their children's mental health as they are kept indoors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xXFV8o

Coronavirus: US car insurers refund drivers stuck at home

Major US insurer Allstate is paying out $600m in refunds to drivers in quarantine and through discounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VarMwa

Short-form streaming app Quibi launches to rival Netflix

BBC's technology reporter tests if Quibi's platform with 10-minute or shorter videos could get viewers hooked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wgy8BQ

Quibi 10-minute or shorter video app launches in US

BBC's technology reporter tests if Quibi's platform with 10-minute or shorter videos could get viewers hooked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wgy8BQ

Calls for debt relief for world's poorest nations

More than 100 global organisations want debt payments to be waived for developing countries this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RidRmH

'We all have resilience... You've got to make it grow'

Professional explorer Mike Horn reflects upon his daredevil career so far. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JFxmkS

Drones in Africa: How they could become lifesavers

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame says drones will become important for his nation, but can they really deliver? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JKqeDX

Coronavirus: Why is the petrol price nearing £1 a litre?

An oil price war and Covid-19 travel restrictions are cutting fuel costs but it is not good news for everyone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39OAmpG

Coronavirus: 'I was asked for £430 a month for my shut nursery'

Many nurseries are closed, but some are still asking parents to continue to pay a monthly fee from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bRZrS4

Coronavirus: Offline sex workers forced to start again online

Increased competition and privacy risks are some of the challenges facing workers making the switch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39KSbWN

Coronavirus: Don't bail out airlines, say climate campaigners

Climate change: Use crisis to turn aviation green, say campaigners from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ULpViD

Waitrose staff told to make up time off for virus

The firm expects staff to recover time they take off for sick family members. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2whI3XS

Coronavirus: Exercise bike firm Peloton stops live classes

The bike firm has paused live classes just days after an employee tested positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JVB22p

Coronavirus: Call for single EU tracking app with data protection

EU data watchdog calls for a single, privacy-centred virus app, instead of dozens of national ones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wmTihU

Elderly Israelis beat isolation with tech lessons

Tech innovators are giving older Israelis online lessons to overcome Covid-19 isolation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aNKgJL

Airbnb hosts defy lockdown laws with 'Covid-19 retreats'

The government criticises "dangerous and irresponsible" listings of coronavirus isolation retreats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dVirRP

Coronavirus: You can't just stop paying rent, tenants told

Landlords say the government should make it clear that rent must be paid unless a landlord agrees to a pause. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JIHNnY

UK drivers win first round in VW 'dieselgate' case

The High Court rules that the German firm installed 'defeat devices' in vehicles to cheat emissions tests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V9L4BW

Executives agree pay cuts as thousand more staff suspended

More executives agree pay cuts, as firms continue to suspend thousands of staff and slash wages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rf1S9D

Coronavirus: Debenhams to file for administration

The department store chain, which employs 20,000 people, says the move will allow it to keep trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dYoQvr

Coronavirus: Russia uses facial recognition to tackle Covid-19

As Russian cities go into lockdown to try to contain coronavirus, Moscow uses the latest technology to keep track of residents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JGhUVC

Coronavirus: New car registrations may drop more than 40%

March is usually one of the strongest months of the year for the car industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XcfPZO

Oil slides as Saudi Arabia-Russia talks delayed

The two major crude producers had been scheduled to hold talks on Monday but meeting has been delayed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39PJDOh

The iShield: Apple to design and make medical gear

Tech giant Apple is designing and making more than 1m face shields a week to ship to medical workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ReDiWy

The iShield: Apple to design and make medical gear

Tech giant Apple is designing and making more than 1m face shields a week to ship to medical workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ReDiWy

Coronavirus: Video games add 'stay at home' Covid-19 adverts

Candy Crush Saga, Dirt Rally 2.0 and Sniper Elite 4 are among titles that show a government campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bURg7S

Young and low-paid to be among worst hit in lockdown says study

A "remarkable concentration" of workers under 25, women and the worst paid will be hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wVTqoX

Madam CJ Walker: 'An inspiration to us all'

How an African-American orphan and single mother founded a business empire - 114 years ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39KIZSa

NMC Health lender applies to court for administration

The FTSE 100 firm has been under scrutiny for alleged unauthorised financial activities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2x6WkHf

Coronavirus: 'I missed out on furlough payments by a day'

Thousands of people who started new jobs are not eligible for the government's 80% wage grant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34m8rwB

Coronavirus: Cath Kidston set to call in administrators

The retailer is expected to appoint advisers as the coronavirus heaps more pressure on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V1G6ay

Coronavirus: ExCel U-turns on charging NHS for hospital site

The owner of the centre will now cover costs for the NHS Nightingale Hospital. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UJ127f

Coronavirus: Tech firms summoned over 'crackpot' 5G conspiracies

Government will tell social media firms to take down posts more quickly after attacks on masts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34bU4dR

Coronavirus: Tech firms summoned over 'crackpot' 5G conspiracies

Government will tell social media firms to take down posts more quickly after attacks on masts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34bU4dR

Pixar pioneers behind Toy Story animation win "Nobel Prize" of computing

The men who made films like Toy Story and Finding Nemo possible spoke to the BBC about winning the Turing Award. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JDQdNx

Mast fire probe amid 5G coronavirus claims

There have been fires at masts in Birmingham, Liverpool and Melling in Merseyside. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JA4pae

Coronavirus: Ferries need financial help to survive pandemic, says trade association

Services providing supplies of food, medical equipment and other imported goods could be at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bRLp38

BA cabin crew contract virus on long-haul flights

Pilots and cabin crew say the airline was slow to take action to protect them from the coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wPrKlz

My Money: 'People have started leaving their houses again'

As part of a BBC blog series, Jen Smith talks us through one week as pandemic restrictions ease in Shenzhen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JI701D

Coronavirus threatens the next generation of smartphones

The latest smartphones might be delayed due to disrupted supply chains and shoppers staying at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wWgDqM

Small businesses worry coronavirus loans ‘too risky’

Owners of small businesses tell the BBC they still have concerns about the government’s loan scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bIxUm6

Coronavirus: Skinningrove British Steel production paused

Sites at Lackenby and Darlington are not affected and no job losses are planned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bNrmCL

What does it mean to declare insolvency?

What does it mean when firms declare themselves insolvent? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UGnfTk

Coronavirus: New Look delays supplier payments 'indefinitely'

The clothing retailer cancels new orders and tells firms they can pick up their stock. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UCsvr8

Coronavirus: UK among economies risking record slump

Record falls in manufacturing and services activity point to recession, says a closely watched survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UFOAoI

Coronavirus: 'Not smart' memo shows Amazon's union stance

The firm's lawyer says his comments were personal, spoken out of emotional frustration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bZQfeP

Coronavirus: Garden centres switch to virtual personal shopping

Plants are being sold via livestreams, emails and social media as lockdown forces traders to close. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bSt9q3

Coronavirus: Debenhams set to appoint administrators

The department store chain says it is 'making contingency plans' amid the Covid-19 outbreak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yuahzn

Zoom 'unsuitable' for government secrets, researchers say

The meeting app used by Cabinet has odd encryption and sends data through China, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X51Qop

Coronavirus: US loses 701,000 jobs amid virus lockdown

Data shows a sharp drop in employment with expectations of worse to come. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ywCZQh

Coronavirus: Sainsbury’s to ease shopping item restrictions

The supermarket has been limiting how many popular items customers can have because of stockpiling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V4lRcm

Coronavirus: What does it mean if I've been furloughed by work?

Millions unable to do their job due to coronavirus will have their wages paid by a new scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UE9lBa

Coronavirus and money: What if I can't pay my bills?

Social distancing is leading people to worry about money. Here's some advice on paying your bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UCrVcK

Coronavirus: Google reveals travel habits during the pandemic

It will regularly provide updates as to what types of places people are going to during the outbreak. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bJU07V

The robot car enforcing lockdown and other news

BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3480UkT

Robot brings Hastings gallery art into people's homes

The Hastings Contemporary is offering virtual tours during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UDrhvF

China's Luckin Coffee slumps on 'fake' data news

The company said its chief operating officer and other employees had fabricated financial information. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39CUg7k

Coronavirus conman barges in on 83-year-old woman

Trading standards officers say old-fashioned doorstep crime is rising as virus concern is exploited. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XbxTTA

Government bails out bus firms to keep routes open

A £167m fund will cover the losses of bus companies to keep essential services running for key workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bNqMF0

Coronavirus: Four ways the economy has been affected

The impact of the virus on the UK economy has been analysed by the UK's official number crunchers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34cl3Gj

Coronavirus threatens the next generation of smartphones

The latest smartphones might be delayed due to disrupted supply chains and shoppers staying at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wWgDqM

Coronavirus: Emergency business loan scheme revamped after criticism

Firms have made more than 130,000 loan enquires, but fewer than 1,000 had been approved. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39CiWge

Bafta Games Awards: Outer Worlds wins Best Game

Outer Wilds and Disco Elysium both win three golden masks at this year's Bafta Games Awards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aPHUtC

Coronavirus: Nissan extends Sunderland plant production pause

The Sunderland factory employs 7,000 people and produces the Qashqai, Juke and electric LEAF models. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39D0Iec

UK using 1.2 billion tonnes of material a year

The figure is the equivalent of 18.5 tonnes of material per person and that has increased. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UDh96j

Google uses AI to enhance video call audio

The new system realistically fills short gaps in conversations where drops previously occurred. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JACbw6

Zoom boss apologises for security issues and promises fixes

The firm will freeze all new feature development to concentrate on fixing security and privacy issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ayeFeS

Coronavirus: US jobless claims hit 6.6 million as virus spreads

More than 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week as the coronavirus spreads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wbHqiG

Amazon wins trademark battle over Davidoff perfume

European Court judges that Amazon is not responsible for a Marketplace seller's trademark infringement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wbFKFU

Don't send rainbow pictures to Nightingale hospital, NHS says

Despite a social media shout-out for rainbow artwork, the NHS has asked people to share their pictures online only from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDrnZU

Coronavirus: Boots staff feel 'unsafe' as shoppers still browse makeup

Employees fear risk of coronavirus when staffing aisles selling non-essential items. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dXMet4

Coronavirus: Pets at Home seeing ‘exceptional demand’

'Vital role' of animals for households during the coronavirus pandemic lifts retailer's profit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JwiyVP

Casino operator Caesars hit with record £13m penalty

The punishment follows "extremely serious" social responsibility and money laundering failures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w82GG3

Coronavirus: Loan and credit card payments set to be frozen

The Financial Conduct Authority wants banks to help borrowers in difficulty because of coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X2Um5i

How Bafta is hosting games awards in lockdown

The Bafta Games Awards will be the first major awards to take place during social distancing rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WXnefr

Coronavirus: Should the UK use drones to disinfect public spaces?

A group is calling for a change in regulation so drones can spray disinfectant in public places from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aCKgfo

Coronavirus: Oil prices rise on hopes of a price war truce

US President Donald Trump said he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia to strike a deal in the next few days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JzfHLH

Amazon Prime allows in-app purchases for Apple users

The changes will apply to users in the US, UK, and Germany. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDLkQf

Coronavirus: Nearly a million universal credit claims in past two weeks

Officials say the benefit system is coping despite unprecedented demand due to pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R1am3S

Coronavirus: How China's using surveillance to tackle outbreak

China is using its high tech system to tackle the outbreak, but is the state interference justified? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UxDqSO

Coronavirus: Will jugglers and clowns harvest fruit and vegetables?

The UK is facing a shortage of fruit and vegetable pickers as harvest time nears. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UUUAcc

The man who grew his own Amazon rainforest

Fighting back against destruction in the Amazon: how one man grew a rainforest of his own. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R5QCfL

Big splash: The world's largest designer of water parks

Geoff Chutter is the founder of Whitewater West, the world's largest water park design firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39ysBEc

BA expected to suspend 36,000 staff

The airline reaches a deal with unions to furlough 80% of its workforce after grounding most of its fleet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2USA4Jc

Coronavirus: Commons Speaker calls for 'virtual Parliament'

MPs should take part in PMQs and debates via video if they can't return to work, says Sir Lindsay Hoyle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ys8YB9

Denying coronavirus loans 'completely unacceptable' banks told

The government warns banks not to deny emergency cash to good businesses that face going under. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jy49IA

TSB customers hit by online banking outage

Customers complained that they had been left unable to access their accounts on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ux00eu

Coronavirus: How can you stop the spread of misinformation?

Think before you share and check the source are among the tips the public is being urged to adopt. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ylnzhv

Coronavirus: M&S store staff get bonus for coming into work

The chain is the latest supermarket to reward staff for their extra efforts during the crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w8yyu8

Coronavirus: Moscow rolls out patient-tracking app

An effort is also underway to help European countries deploy virus alert apps by mid-April. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39x1xpa

Coronavirus meant we had to delay our wedding

The coronavirus outbreak means big weddings are currently impossible. Here's one couple's experience. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bIEIAh

Coronavirus: ASOS denies claims staff are unsafe at work during outbreak

The clothing brand says a claim it is "playing Russian roulette with people’s lives" is nonsense. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Juq3fT

How robots have joined the battle against coronavirus

From taking temperatures remotely to helping with hand washing, robots are helping with healthcare. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39AoLKO