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Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hZfHEe
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Coronavirus: More than half of furloughed staff 'back at work'

A think tank suggests 4.5 million are currently furloughed as employers begin contributions today. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XhdYSv
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How basketball could revive African economies

NBA Africa is looking to launch the African Basketball League in order to boost the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30geiTp
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Job-hunting: 'I apply everywhere - few firms reply'

The pandemic has created a desperate hunt for jobs in an increasingly competitive market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PaXWp3
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Jet2 to refund customers returning early from Spain

The airline says it will refund cancelled return flights from Spain and unused holiday dates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3feR6cJ
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BA staff and plane fanatics hunt for 747 souvenirs

The retirement of British Airways' fleet of 747s has triggered a bout of nostalgia from its fans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30hHyJN
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Twitter hack: Florida teenager arrested

A teenager has been arrested over the hijacking of high-profile Twitter accounts in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30jlTkp
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Twitter hack: Florida teenager arrested

A teenager has been arrested over the hijacking of high-profile Twitter accounts in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30jlTkp
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Crispin Odey charged with an indecent assault in 1998

High-profile investor Crispin Odey said he denies the charge he assaulted a woman in 1998. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EDffNs
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Byron Burger sheds 650 jobs and closes more than half its outlets

The burger chain is the latest High Street name to cut jobs after the coronavirus hit to trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33b10cU
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Coronavirus: Scotland developing its own contact-tracing app

It follows the failure of an NHS-branded app in England, which was trialled on the Isle of Wight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PeqTQJ
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Coronavirus: Lockdown easing delay 'is hammer blow'

As bowling alleys remain shut and beauty salons are still restricted. business groups express dismay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33eNNjg
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Australia unveils plan to force Google and Facebook to pay for news

Google and Facebook would pay news outlets in the "world-leading" plan, the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/338fYAt
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Holiday firm Tui extends suspension of trips to Spain

The tour firm cancels trips to Spain until mid-August but adds more holidays to Greece and Turkey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3giggbw
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Twitter hack: Staff tricked by phone spear-phishing scam

Twitter says employees were tricked into handing over credentials to the cyber-attackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33b04Fg
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Twitter bans ex-KKK leader David Duke

He was permanently suspended for repeatedly violating Twitter's "hateful conduct" rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/313EL62
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House prices bounced back in July, says Nationwide

Pent-up demand and the stamp duty holiday boosted prices, but Nationwide warns it could be a false dawn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BQ9BGM
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Spanish economy feels pain of coronavirus

France and Italy also see double-digit contractions as the pandemic hits growth across Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jWpqwx
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Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XelXzL
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Can 'Super Rishi' save the economy from Covid-19?

Will Rishi Sunak's £190bn superpower be enough to counter the economic effects of coronavirus? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f9WmhC
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Coronavirus: Why some people want to keep working from home

Office workers in England can soon go back to their desks - but many want to keep working remotely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30esM6o
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British Airways owner IAG says recovery will not be before 2023

IAG group says recovery will take at least three years as it announces plans to raise billions in new funds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DiyWcP
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NatWest slumps to loss on bad loan provision

The bank has put aside another £2.1bn, expecting more defaults on loans because of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fhfESm
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Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores

The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfPZe3
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League of Legends European Championship cancels Saudi deal after backlash

Fans of the esports league say they were right to highlight Saudi Arabia's human rights record. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xfh6yj
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Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers

Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jZeD4G
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Burberry and Tencent team up for concept stores

The luxury British retailer and China's tech giant have joined forces amid growing national tensions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gfPZe3
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Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XelXzL
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What you need to become an internet streaming star

Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30dZEMv
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Coronavirus: US economy sees sharpest contraction in decades

The impact of the pandemic meant the annual rate of growth in the second quarter collapsed by 33%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hRc4Qx
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Big Tech: What comes next for the US giants?

Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook's CEOs gave testimony, but voters will determine the outcome. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pb2lby
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Virgin Atlantic faces enforcement action over refund delays

The aviation regulator may use legal powers to ensure airlines refund consumers for cancelled flights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gfIbc3
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Banknotes: More than £24.5bn of £20, £10 and £5 notes not returned

The Bank of England says the impact of Covid-19 on spending has affected the return rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xc9XPo
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Car dealer Pendragon to close 15 branches and cut 1,800 jobs

Pendragon, which owns Evans Halshaw, said it needed to ensure the "long-term health" of the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XehnSi
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Vue announces phased reopening date for cinemas

The chain says its now ready to welcome back customers to some of its venues from 7 August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hRcaI0
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Five key moments from the big tech grilling

The heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google faced accusations of bias and unfair competition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fePsrw
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TikTok launches £54m fund for European creators to make videos

The video sharing app launched a $200m fund for American users earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DjHf8d
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Holiday firm Tui to shut 166 High Street shops

The UK's largest tour operator says the move is partly down to more people booking online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3geq46n
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Huawei takes top spot in global phone shipments for first time

The Chinese firm has overtaken Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone vendor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ge9Kme
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Argos axes its catalogue after 48 years

The retailer says it will remove the last of its catalogues from stores by the end of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hRc0Ao
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Lloyds profits wiped out as bank warns about economic outlook

Britain's biggest retail bank sees profits wiped out as it sets aside another £2.4bn for possible bad loans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30cqTY3
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German economy suffers sharpest decline on record

The economy shrank by 10.1% in the April-to-June period, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hQHlTw
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Training your brain to relax on a virtual island

A headset that can measure your brain's reaction to images could improve mental health. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P1enEe
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Redundancy pay to be protected for furloughed workers

Furloughed workers losing their jobs will be eligible for redundancy pay based on their normal wages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XcIm0x
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'Coronavirus has delayed my career prospects'

The government can retrain and support people, but are there the jobs to provide employment? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/308gw7x
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Standard Chartered profits take coronavirus hit

The bank, whose biggest market is Hong Kong, faces criticism for its stance on China's actions in the city. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g7Fbi1
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Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9ib6s
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Nasa Mars rover: Perseverance robot poised for launch

The one-tonne vehicle will search for signs of Martian life and prepare rocks to send home to Earth. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X81UDa
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'I recorded fraudsters stealing my money'

Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic for gain, according to one leading investigator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jVgNlS
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Coronavirus: Samsung profits soar on work from home demand

The world's biggest producer of memory chips sees demand jump as data centres expanded during lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P9ib6s
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Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

The executives of the four US tech giants defend their records at a five-hour hearing in Congress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gbQQMR
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Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Dcw5Sx
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TikTok blasts 'copycat' Facebook as US starts probe

The Chinese-owned firm pens a fierce defence of its role in the US as it faces fresh scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fhrCvm
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Google offers refunds after smart glasses stop working

The North Focals smart glasses will lose all special features, but customers will get refunds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30aeUu0
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Boeing to cease 747 production as losses hit $2.4bn

The US planemaker has also warned of job cuts beyond the 10% reduction already announced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DjVdac
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Odeon owner and Universal agree on streaming deal

The firms sign a deal allowing Universal to show films in homes after just 17 days in cinemas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hR6k9d
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'Academics need to give more to fill pension hole'

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), deficit has more than tripled in two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X5MK1l
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Company bosses pledge to recruit more black staff

Barclays and Deloitte join a group of business leaders committed to increasing workplace diversity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/308FOlI
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Wiley permanently suspended by Twitter over anti-Semitism

Twitter was accused of inaction and delay over anti-Semitic remarks posted by the music star. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2D17RLb
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Barclays: We want our people back in the office

The bank's boss, who has said big offices might be outdated, now wants staff back in the workplace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P7EYzo
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Turkey's MPs vote to tighten grip on social media

Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube will now need to comply with requests to remove content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39zvMNQ
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Madonna's Instagram account flagged for spreading misinformation

The pop star was censured for sharing a video about a coronavirus conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DkpYeP
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Heathrow calls for coronavirus tests at UK airports

The airport's boss says there needs to be an alternative to the "cliff edge" of quarantine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hY4dRp
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Egypt TikTok: Female influencers jailed over 'indecent' videos

The five young women are sentenced to two years in prison and fined almost $19,000 (£15,000) each. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hFdD3N
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Coronavirus vaccine: UK signs deal with GSK and Sanofi

The government signs a fourth deal, securing doses of a treatment being developed by GSK and Sanofi. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f6OY6M
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Bringing Mars back to Earth

An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/308Ohp8
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'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England

A website offering £50 bike repair vouchers from the government did not work for about four hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/335fD1u
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Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CWOLpE
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How much power does tech 'big four' have?

Regulators are scrutinising Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. How much power do the 'big four' hold? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3359Sk4
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Coronavirus: Nissan shares fall 10% after record loss warning

Japan's second largest carmaker had already been struggling to cut costs and return to profitability. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hHLObh
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Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CWOLpE
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'Fix your bike' website crashes as scheme launches in England

Social media users complain they can't access the government website to get a £50 bike repair voucher. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/335fD1u
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Coronavirus: Business rescue package has 'delayed the inevitable'

Insolvencies slow during lockdown, but experts say the worst is yet to come. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jRQ3Tg
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Reprimand for Wish over nipple tassel ad on BBC recipe app

The ASA says adverts that appeared across Google and BBC apps were likely to cause offence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39DpuMU
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Tech giants Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon to face Congress

The bosses of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are set to be grilled by Congress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3gCqB
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Tech giants Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon to face Congress

The bosses of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are set to be grilled by Congress. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P3gCqB
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'My first stall was a filing cabinet on wheels'

CEO Tom Mercer says he started his firm, MOMA Foods, using "a filing cabinet on wheels” as a stall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/308qrd3
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Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ffpzYI
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MacKenzie Scott donates $1.7bn since Amazon boss divorce

The charity donations by the novelist follow her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/309ORDg
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MacKenzie Scott donates $1.7bn since Amazon boss divorce

The charity donations by the novelist follow her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/309ORDg
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Technology conference CES going digital for 2021

The conference was one of the last to be held in-person in 2020 before pandemic hit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OZMMTQ
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Coronavirus: Double virus tests 'could cut quarantine time'

The government is said to be considering a new programme which could see some leave quarantine early. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BHSpmM
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National Trust joins victims of Blackbaud hack

The charity says a database containing details of its volunteers and fundraisers has been affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30XpS4W
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National Trust joins victims of Blackbaud hack

The charity says a database containing details of its volunteers and fundraisers has been affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30XpS4W
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Donald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post

US president's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DgOnlO
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Sainsbury's to try out virtual queuing system

A phone app will enable shoppers to avoid long waits in socially distanced queues outside stores. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jNybcj
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Wiley: Rapper abuses Jewish critics on Facebook

The grime artist posts new inflammatory comments amid criticism over his previous anti-Semitic rant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YnU7j
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Selfridges: Staff cuts ‘toughest decision we've ever had to take’

Upmarket department store chain Selfridges is cutting 450 workers, 14% of its workforce. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Tasih
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Keep furlough open to prevent 10% unemployment, says research

An economic research group says there is a risk the scheme is coming to an end prematurely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Y7Hfy
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’Outrageous’ car loan commission banned

Car loans that encourage dealers to increase interest rates to get extra commission are to be banned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P1TSHx
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Greggs sees 'encouraging' sales recovery

The bakery chain saw losses in the first half of 2020 but says sales are now 72% of last year's level. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DeCMU0
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Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f7MfK2
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Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery

Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X40c5A
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Google's new transatlantic data cable to land in Cornwall

The tech giant plans a new high-end transatlantic data cable to go from the US to Bude, in Cornwall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f7MfK2
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British Airways strike threat over job cut plan

The head of the trade union Unite warns the airline that it plans to move towards industrial action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3352Trt
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Najib Razak: Former Malaysian PM guilty on all charges in corruption trial

Tuesday's verdicts centred on $10m transferred from a wealth fund to Najib Razak's private accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BBQmk7
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Coronavirus: Emirates covers Covid-19 medical and funeral costs

The world's biggest long-haul carrier is making the offer to get people flying again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DdWrDy
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Could a headset train your brain to relax?

A headset that can measure your brain's reaction to images could improve mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1enEe
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'I started a fashion business from two suitcases'

From $800 of clothes in a suitcase to a ticket to Milan Fashion Week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WV0mMv
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Republicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan

The proposal would cut a $600 boost to unemployment benefits that has been paid during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39zIQ5W
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Vouchers and bikes on NHS to encourage active travel

The prime minister says GPs in areas with poor health will be encouraged to prescribe cycling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30PxPt2
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Facebook takes the EU to court over privacy spat

The social media giant says EU investigators have unnecessarily demanded sensitive information. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fc2l5K
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Facebook takes the EU to court over privacy spat

The social media giant says EU investigators have unnecessarily demanded sensitive information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fc2l5K
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Coronavirus: UK advises against non-essential travel to Spanish isles

The Foreign Office now advises against non-essential travel to the Balearic and Canary Islands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f4eLfG
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Garmin begins recovery from ransomware attack

The fitness-tracking gadget-maker has confirmed that it was the victim of a cyber-attack. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f5rI8W
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Gold hits record high as investor jitters spread

Investors flock to the traditional safe-haven amid US-China tensions and the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D4TwNz
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Wiley: Anti-Semitism row prompts 48-hour Twitter boycott

Public figures join a protest aimed at alleged "inaction" over posts by grime music artist Wiley. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/302WwmJ
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Garmin services returning after alleged cyber-attack

The popular GPS brand appears to be partly up and running after a weekend-long outage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f5rI8W
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Fortnite's British teenage millionaire: One year later

Jaden ‘Wolfiez’ Ashman from Essex is the youngest esports player ever to win a million dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30TKBXH
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Coronavirus: Tui warns against blanket quarantine measures

As travellers from Spain to the UK are told to self-isolate, the firm urges a "regionalised" policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f0fZsx
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Coronavirus: UK economy 'could take four years to recover'

Forecasters say the economy might not recover to its pre-coronavirus size until 2024. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f1OJd1
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Working from home: How to cut your tax bill

Home workers can claim tax allowances for their lighting, heating and other expenses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fZBMSm
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How a Chinese agent used LinkedIn to hunt for targets

Dickson Yeo, a PhD student-turned-agent, targeted Americans that had access to private information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f2pS8M
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Ryanair still flying to Spain despite quarantine

The airline says it will continue flights to Spain as normal, despite the UK's 14-day quarantine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g4JYkn
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Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus

The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WYEiRe
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Wiley: Priti Patel probes Twitter and Instagram delay in removing 'appalling' posts

The home secretary says anti-Semitic posts should be taken off Twitter and Instagram more quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OWsryN
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Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f3zznE
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Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hBdyhC
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Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f3zznE
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Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hBdyhC
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Firms with more female executives 'perform better'

Research suggests listed companies do better when women fill more than one in three executive roles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OZ1dre
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The millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires

A $600 boost to unemployment benefit is set to expire soon, leaving many people worried about money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39sENIv
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The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OVpHBL
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BAME people set to feature on British notes and coins

Black and ethnic minority figures have never been featured on British legal tender. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X0yGWR
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Spain travel rules: What are my rights?

The new 14-day quarantine on travellers arriving from Spain has caused much "uncertainty and confusion". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/312O1rd
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Coronavirus: Tui scraps Spanish holidays over quarantine 'blow'

The travel industry reacts with dismay to the 14-day quarantine for travellers arriving from Spain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CHNHWG
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Coronavirus: Travellers from Spain told to quarantine

The new coronavirus rule means people coming to the UK from Spain must self-isolate for 14 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hCmp2u
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Coronavirus: 'Soft play is heading for a cliff edge'

With no date for reopening, children's play centres are closing and hundreds more are under threat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DbjsXG
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No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage

The video-call boom means that, months into the pandemic, it is still hard to buy many webcam models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jFxmCp
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3D hand tracking wristband and other technology news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hD3TXI
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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39po34V
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Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39po34V
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Blackbaud Hack: Aberystwyth university's data attacked in global hack

Aberystwyth University has told students that "no bank account or credit card details were taken" from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Qheb5
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Almost 1,000 apply for receptionist job in Manchester

With the hospitality sector savaged by the pandemic, jobs are attracting many more applicants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39slL4W
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Amateur investors: 'I didn't know I'd lose money so fast'

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Boohoo: Five things you may not know about the fashion firm

The Instagram-friendly fashion brand has seen a rapid rise, but could its success be under threat? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BxiB3o
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Shopify: The Canadian tech champion taking on Amazon

Canada's Shopify provides websites for other firms looking to sell online and it is expanding rapidly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZVwlhE
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Garmin smartwatch users cannot get hands on data

The firm has not yet confirmed whether it was a ransomware attack, as many are reporting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eXlmsn
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QAnon: TikTok blocks QAnon conspiracy theory hashtags

TikTok has blocked hashtags relating to QAnon conspiracy theory, but videos about it remain on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eXUc4C
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Intel's next-generation 7nm chips delayed until 2022

The chip-maker is exploring contingency plans following delays developing its future chips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39oQ7Fr
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Blackbaud hack: More UK universities confirm breach

More than 20 universities and charities confirm they lost data in the ransomware hack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WTwuAd
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Goldman Sachs settles 1MDB scandal with Malaysia for $3.9bn

The US bank will make a cash payment to the Malaysian government as part of the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hyz32B
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French Connection will claim furlough cash bonus

The fashion retailer said it would accept government payments for staff brought back from furlough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EaRVWV
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Coronavirus: Portugal still on quarantine list for holidaymakers

Travellers from Portugal will have to self-isolate but restrictions are relaxed for other nations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fWLEfN
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Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple hearing faces delay

The anti-trust hearing is set to be postponed after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30D6muy
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Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple hearing faces delay

The anti-trust hearing is set to be postponed after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30D6muy
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Retail sales continue to bounce back in June

Sales rose by 13.9%, official figures shows, as the reopening of shops released pent-up demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30KtYxt
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Coronavirus: New face covering rules come into force in England

Customers in shops, banks, post offices and takeaways are among those who must now wear masks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZRVtFY
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What is redundancy, who can be made redundant and what are my rights?

As thousands of job losses owing to coronavirus are announced, here is a guide to your financial entitlements. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D0B48U
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Shopify: The tech giant you may have never heard of

Canada's Shopify provides websites for other firms looking to sell online and it is expanding rapidly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZVwlhE
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Clint Eastwood sues over false cannabis endorsements

The Hollywood actor says he has no association with the companies that make CBD oil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jwXK1a
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Coronavirus: New guidance on face masks and coverings released for England

Customers in enclosed spaces such as shops, banks and post offices will have to wear a covering from Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fWnge1
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Brexit: Trade deal some way off, say UK and EU

UK and EU negotiators say a deal remains possible, but progress has not been made in difficult areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WOltjK
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Blackbaud Hack: Universities lose data to ransomware attack

At least five UK universities and one in Canada were affected by attack on a cloud computing provider. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fW7MXl
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Dyson cuts 900 jobs amid coronavirus impact

The company behind the first bag-less vacuum cleaner said 600 of the cuts would be in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EdomnO
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Apple co-founder sues YouTube over Bitcoin scam

Steve Wozniak says the reliance on algorithms to stop such scams is not working. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CFpbp0
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Germany's Ritter Sport wins square chocolate battle against Milka

Swiss chocolate-maker Milka challenged the German bar's right to be the only square bar in Germany. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fUlTfY
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Guitar sales rise as UK gets into lockdown groove

As more people learn guitar amid lockdown, the UK's biggest online seller of instruments sees sales surge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZUSs86
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University of York: Hackers who stole data get ransom payment

The firm that manages data for the University of York confirms it was the victim of a cyber attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLygyT
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Unilever: Ice cream in, personal hygiene out in lockdown

Ice cream sales surge but demand for deodorant and shampoo is down, says consumer goods giant Unilever. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jAbmsr
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Coronavirus: Ministers urged to end face coverings 'confusion'

The government has been accused of mixed messages over whether the masks should be worn in takeaways. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jx9pxa
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What are negative interest rates?

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Twitter says hackers viewed 36 accounts' private messages

The social network said that one of those affected was a Dutch elected official. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jzPxcq
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Facebook: Trump posts misleading ad using Ukraine photo

The US president posts an ad purporting to show violence in the US - but the image is from Ukraine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WHRmKz
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India coronavirus: Online classes expose extent of digital divide

The pandemic has forced education to move online, but many students are struggling to cope. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OPQUWA
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China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

The Asian country's first surface mission to the Red Planet heads out on a Long March 5 rocket. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jABx2u
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China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CTpCvD
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Western brands face pressure over China Uighur ties

Activists have accused Western companies of "bolstering and benefiting" from abuses of China's Muslim minority. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30yXJRI
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China's Star market aims to take on the Nasdaq

Launched a year ago, the tech-heavy Chinese stock market is already worth more than $400bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CTpCvD
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Last Qantas 747 jet says goodbye with 'flying kangaroo' in sky

Australia says farewell to an era of aviation with the retirement of the final Qantas Boeing 747. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BmObRc
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Premier League club almost lost £1m to hackers - report

A Premier League club was close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ON2dyP
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Coronavirus: South Korea in recession as exports at 57-year low

It joins a growing list of trade-reliant countries that have seen their economies slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CHNkuW
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Top 10 tips for diversifying your workplace

How can firms diversify workplaces? Race equality business champion Karen Blackett has some tips. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CCcuuY
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Tesla growth continues despite economic upheaval

The resilience of the electric car maker marks a contrast with rivals, which have seen steep sales declines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Fbpuq
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OneWeb: Minister overrode warning about £400m investment

MPs will probe a £400m investment in the satellite firm after a top civil servant warned of financial risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30wXsic
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Tesla growth continues despite economic upheaval

The resilience of the electric car maker marks a contrast with rivals, which have seen steep sales declines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Fbpuq
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OneWeb: Minister overrode warning about £400m investment

MPs will probe a £400m investment in the satellite firm after a top civil servant warned of financial risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30wXsic
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QAnon: What is it and where did it come from?

Twitter has announced a crackdown on a fringe conspiracy theory. What is it all about? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZN9Ueq
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Airlines push for virus testing to save holiday season

Industry leaders are to hold urgent talks with the government about introducing testing at airports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30B5SFo
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Apple digs in over its App Store fees

Firm says its sales cut is similar to other online stores and less than publishers give up offline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jxQli0
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Apple digs in over its App Store fees

Firm says its sales cut is similar to other online stores and less than publishers give up offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jxQli0
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Tesco asks staff to clean shelves, floors and loos

Retail workers at smaller Metro and Express outlets will take on tasks after contract cleaners dropped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jwSkmH
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Fiat offices raided over diesel emissions fraud claims

Investigators visit sites in Germany, Italy and Switzerland, and two UK firms are asked to provide documents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jwr2x2
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AO World: Bonus scheme ‘could be life-changing', say workers

The online retailer has offered 3,000 workers the chance to share in a 'life changing' reward scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E9VEnP
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Slack makes EU antitrust claim against Microsoft over Teams

Work messaging platform Slack says bundling Teams in Office 365 gives Microsoft an unfair advantage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OQ26Cg
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Slack makes EU antitrust claim against Microsoft over Teams

Work messaging platform Slack says bundling Teams in Office 365 gives Microsoft an unfair advantage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OQ26Cg
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Facebook and Instagram to examine racist algorithms

It says it has listened to concerns that its products and policies do not treat everyone equally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Blyvhb
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Coronavirus: Restaurants struggle with overwhelming 'no-shows'

Social distancing means fewer tables for customers - but many aren't showing up for their reservations at all. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32I6tHS
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Elon Musk briefly becomes fifth-richest person

Tesla’s soaring share price means Mr Musk also gained the option of accessing $2.1bn worth of stock. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Fp3h6
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Elon Musk briefly becomes fifth-richest person

Tesla’s soaring share price means Mr Musk also gained the option of accessing $2.1bn worth of stock. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30Fp3h6
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B&Q owner sees sales soar in lockdown DIY boom

B&Q owner Kingfisher sees sales soar in lockdown as people do more DIY. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CZrjrC
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Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme

Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hlShZa
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QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OLVvsF
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QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OLVvsF
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AO.com boss: 'Behave as if your mum is watching'

John Roberts, founder of white goods retailer AO.com, shares his business advice for CEO Secrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZMgFNK
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Coronavirus: The great contact-tracing apps mystery

Germany and Switzerland are not sure how well their apps are working as the data is out of bounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32NxlGF
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Secret Morse code tune sees game removed in China

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Huawei: UK 'not strong-armed' by US into 5G ban, says Raab

Mike Pompeo says UK took "sovereign" decision to exclude Chinese firm out of its national interest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bmr1uk
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‘We're at a moment of real change in the world of work’

RBS has extended homeworking for 50,000 staff - marking a continuing shift in employers' attitudes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32FvIuh
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Ryanair to close base after pilots reject pay cut

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Apple's 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers

The "zero climate impact" promise covers both its own operations and those of its suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZJZqN0
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Apple's 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers

The "zero climate impact" promise covers both its own operations and those of its suppliers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZJZqN0
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Twitter hack: Exchange 'blocked 1,000 Bitcoin transactions'

Currency exchange Coinbase says it prevented about $280,000 of bitcoin reaching hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hpQVwH
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Women's state pension campaigners back in court

The Court of Appeal hears the government's handling of the state pension rise was "catastrophic" for 1950s women. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32BmgZ7
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Ladbrokes owner GVC faces probe by UK tax authority

HMRC says it is expanding its probe into an unknown number of the gambling company's subsidiaries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hluAQD
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LinkedIn to cut 960 jobs worldwide as recruitment falls

The networking site has been hit by fewer firms taking on staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CSIsDe
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UK property sales still in coronavirus slump

Sales of homes picked up in June as the market reopened but remain 30% down on last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Ge4XC
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Lockdown Brits splurge on tea, biscuits and a good book

People working from home have spent heavily on tea, coffee, biscuits and new books. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32BdUAJ
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Rapper Logic signs exclusive deal with Twitch

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UK debt climbs in June amid coronavirus pandemic

Government borrowing hit £35.5bn last month, five times more than in June last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32D8rcD
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Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit

Summit chairman Charles Michel says the deal by the 27-nation bloc is a "pivotal moment" for Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OI0IBN
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Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff

The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fIje90
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M&S: Five reasons the retailer is struggling

M&S has brought forward plans to cut jobs in the pandemic, but its problems date back much further. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32GKm4y
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Coronavirus: The stress of leading a start-up through the pandemic

Finding investors is the key for start-ups and during the pandemic that has become harder than ever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hlCmdy
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'This is our final showdown with Uber, and the stakes are high'

After a five-year legal battle, Uber drivers will learn whether they will be recognised as employees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32JQHMR
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'I was standing at the wrong end of a machine gun'

Sir Jack Petchey built a huge property empire and his own charity, but it was not all plain sailing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fKaUFD
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Coronavirus: Harmful lies spread easily due to lack of UK law

MPs say the government must publish a draft bill to tackle online harms by the autumn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30uEKrr
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Customised 3D printed masks: A more comfortable fit?

A research project is looking at how to make bespoke masks which could benefit health workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39cmgjx
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TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash

Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OISRUx
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Coronavirus: The stress of leading a start-up through the pandemic

Finding investors is the key for start-ups and during the pandemic that has become harder than ever. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hlCmdy
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UK music fans snap up 65,000 cassettes in 2020

Cassette sales have doubled year on year but still represent a "tiny fraction" of music sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jmVFF1
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Cornoavirus: UK economy has 'clawed back half of lost ground'

The Bank of England's chief economist says there has been a "V" shaped recovery since depths of lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZKKXjN
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Q Magazine to close after 34 years

"The pandemic did for us," says the editor of the UK's biggest rock magazine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hmZd8z
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UK music fans snap up 65,000 cassettes in 2020

Cassette sales have doubled year on year but still represent a "tiny fraction" of music sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jmVFF1
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Delivery giant to hire 10,500 amid UK online shopping surge

Germany's Hermes says it will invest £100m in the UK after a surge in online shopping during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jp1sK8
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Delivery giant to hire 10,500 amid UK online shopping surge

Germany's Hermes says it will invest £100m in the UK after a surge in online shopping during lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jp1sK8
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Walmart revives talks about Asda supermarket sale

The US giant is talking to possible investors in its UK supermarket, 15 months after Asda's failed Sainsbury's merger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZID9PG
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Linkin Park take action after Donald Trump retweet

A video featuring the band's song In The End, shared on Twitter, has since been disabled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Clk6A
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Uber drivers launch legal battle over 'favouritism'

A union wants the company to be more transparent about how the data it collects affects drivers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fM3BNY
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Uber drivers launch legal battle over 'favouritism'

A union wants the company to be more transparent about how the data it collects affects drivers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fM3BNY
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Ted Baker set 'to cut 500 jobs' at stores and HQ

The fashion retailer's move comes amid reports that Marks & Spencer may announce job cuts this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32zD3vp
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How Boeing’s 747 became the 'Queen of the Skies'

A brief history of Boeing's 747, once dubbed the "Queen of the Skies", but which is now being grounded by many airlines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DU0RQw
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TikTok 'not under Chinese government's thumb'

A senior company official tells the BBC that it would refuse any request for data from China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32zWswl
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TikTok 'not under Chinese government's thumb'

A senior company official tells the BBC that it would refuse any request for data from China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32zWswl
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Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day

EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hhWiOa
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Coronavirus: Young people on benefits double in lockdown

Experts fear it may take up to four years for youth unemployment to recover from the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hldGS7
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Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns

The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fFtkYe
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Test case on virus insurance payouts to begin

The case will rule whether many businesses should get payouts for damage caused by the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eLvSmg
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Government 'must stop garment worker exploitation'

The home secretary must act on reports of exploitation at UK suppliers, say MPs and retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39g76d8
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Klarna: We tightened our lending in lockdown

The buy now, pay later service says it changed its policies to guard against defaulting customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jmn368
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'Weddings every day of the week' in 2021

The 2021 wedding season is likely to see a huge rise in midweek weddings as couples consider their options. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZFRWKK
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Google Pixel Buds: 'Hissing' bugs those with good hearing

Several wearers have complained of "hissing" and distortion in Google's premium earbuds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WAxaKN
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Rightmove and Compass say no to job retention bonus

The property portal and caterer are the latest to shun payouts for staff brought back from furlough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30pnFz3
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Tata Steel: Job fears at Port Talbot over furnace plan

There are reports Tata Steel plans to replace two blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fLrkh1
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TikTok's UK headquarters in doubt amid US pressure

Uncertainty over the Chinese video sharing app comes as tension mounts between the UK and China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30l82Zy
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TikTok's UK headquarters in doubt amid US pressure

Uncertainty over the Chinese video sharing app comes as tension mounts between the UK and China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30l82Zy
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Apps help orthopaedic patients prepare for surgery

The coronavirus pandemic has meant healthcare systems having to delay non-emergency surgery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZM6j0t
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Coronavirus: Ex-factory owner's 'horror' at sweatshop claims

Manjit Jaswal's firm closed in 2018 but the Sunday Times claimed it exploited workers in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30mGhjh
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Coronavirus: New Avon sellers double during UK lockdown

There has been a surge in people signing up to sell Avon beauty products over the past few months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eBowBW
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Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations

Russia's representative in the UK also rejects suggestions of interference in British politics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZDYoSH
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Email charges: 'They've got you over a barrel'

Ofcom say it is concerned some people are "not being treated fairly" in email address charges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B8TH9W
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The Addenbrooke's Hospital app giving patients who cannot talk a voice

The hospital-developed program lets ill patients who cannot speak the chance to interact with staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DWYXP9
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Can this high intensity interval bike boost your workout?

The bike uses interval training to optimise your exercise, but what is it like to use? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hhgeRv
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Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada CEO's assistant charged with his murder

The body of Fahim Saleh was found decapitated and dismembered in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fGWyWz
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Twitter hackers manipulated staff to access internal systems

The firm says it is "embarrassed and sorry" for the hack that saw celebrities tweet a Bitcoin scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hdaOqq
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Email charges: 'They've got you over a barrel'

Ofcom say it is concerned some people are "not being treated fairly" in email address charges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B8TH9W
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My Money: 'My house looks happy'

Anna Josse Eklund from Sweden takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32shSLJ
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What sort of future does the conference industry have?

Running conferences was a giant business before Covid-19, now the industry is looking for a new direction. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OxckaK
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Teens ride hired Tees Valley e-scooters on A19

A government pilot of hired e-scooters is being trialled across the Tees Valley area. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eGbRxo
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Restaurant chain Zizzi and Ask Italian closing 75 branches

Up to 1,200 jobs are at risk after Azzurri Group, which also owns Ask, was sold out of administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32teoIR
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Employers' caution means mass return to work unlikely, say firms

The government is updating its guidance, but a mass return to workplaces soon is unlikely, employers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jcZ2yi
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Twitter hack: 130 accounts targeted in attack

Two days after the hack, Twitter says it is still checking if private data was compromised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OxRic1
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Beetle-mounted camera streams insect adventures

Researchers have developed a tiny lightweight video camera that can be carried by a beetle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezFII5
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Germans hand police too much data, court rules

Several laws should be rewritten to better protect people's privacy, the constitutional court says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CjdSm4
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PM sets out back-to-work and transport guidance

Boris Johnson outlines new advice for using public transport and returning to workplaces in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/394yj2d
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Cadbury accused of 'shrinkflation' as packs get smaller

Owner Mondelez says the move will fight obesity, but the firm faces accusations of "shrinkflation". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ewkFWM
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Coronavirus: Piracy incidents double across Asia during pandemic

The economic downturn could fuel a rise in offshore robbery and attacks, experts have warned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h80oZ9
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US tech and film 'collaborating' with China - Barr

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British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn

British Airways is permanently grounding its jumbo jets which are nicknamed "the queen of the skies". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ez3vaV
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Electric cars: St Athan confirmed as site for planned battery factory

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Netflix warns of slowdown after subscriber surge

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EU leaders meet in push for Covid recovery deal

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British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturn

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Vodafone calls for 5G auction to be scrapped

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Alan Rusbridger: Facebook oversight board must avoid 'half-baked judgements'

Alan Rusbridger, a member of the oversight board, acknowledged a desire to launch ahead of US vote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ow1h1v
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Coronavirus: TikTok deletes 29,000 rule-breaking videos

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UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases

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Research robot helps with housework and other news

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What sort of future does the conference industry have?

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Coronavirus: How Covid-19 hit the comedy industry

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Twitter hack: FBI investigates major attack

Hackers managed to hijack official accounts of high-profile US figures in an apparent Bitcoin scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B56zOk
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Netflix warns of slowdown after subscriber surge

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US farmers' beef with Burger King over cow fart ad

The fast food chain released a video to promote efforts to change cow diets to combat climate change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Wtldq9
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The Benjamin Netanyahu Twitter hack that never was

Politicians and celebrities have had their accounts hijacked but not, apparently, Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B4dU0z
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Wayfair: The false conspiracy about a furniture firm and child trafficking

It's gone global, and involves a US-based furniture company and unfounded allegations of human trafficking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eyyYdt
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Genting Casinos closures put 1,600 jobs at risk

The leisure group said is shutting three of its clubs in a "heartbreaking decision". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZCfQHj
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Vodafone calls for 5G auction to be scrapped

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British Gas workers told to sign new contracts or risk jobs

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Twitter hack: What went wrong and why it matters

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'Almost certain' Russians sought to interfere in 2019 UK election - Raab

The government publishes a report on a leaked document used by Labour at the 2019 election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30aT34k
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Coronavirus: Russian hackers target Covid-19 vaccine research

National security services say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jbBA4z
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Coronavirus: Chances of getting a loan or mortgage are squeezed

Lenders say they will reduce the availability of mortgages, loans and other credit despite demand rising. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39dslMJ
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Russia 'interference' report to be published

The intelligence watchdog will give its findings on alleged involvement in an election and the Brexit vote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30haOPj
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EU-US Privacy Shield for data struck down by court

One of the main ways companies send data from the EU to the US has been declared invalid by the ECJ. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30exmQL
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Boohoo: MPs demand answers over Boohoo exploitation claims

MP Philip Dunne says it is "shameful" it took the pandemic for the retailer to acknowledge issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3944puM
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Coronavirus: UK payrolls shrink by 649,000 jobs in lockdown

Official figures reveal a drop in the number of people in employment compared to March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/391hCEJ
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Coronavirus: Chinese economy bounces back into growth

China's economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of this year following a record coronavirus-related slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ew8o4z
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UK electrical waste mountain growing

Households and businesses in the UK are producing 1.45 million tonnes of electrical waste a year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jaJQ4z
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Coronavirus: How African firms are adapting to the pandemic

The pandemic has impacted many businesses, but some entrepreneurs have thrived by adapting quickly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZuhFFY
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Gadget-makers face ban on easy-to-guess passwords

UK government also proposes manufacturers inform buyers how long security updates will be provided for. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h2NR9n
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Companies hope to avoid 'catastrophic' EU data-transfer ruling

A Facebook privacy case in Europe's top court could have major implications for companies worldwide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30exmQL
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‘A powerful story’ - Giancarlo Esposito on Far Cry 6 role

Games publisher Ubisoft has revealed plans for its biggest titles for the coming year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DGYnVn
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My Money: 'I'm a sucker for a promo sticker'

Charmel Flemming from South Africa takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DG5T2Q
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Elon Musk and Bill Gates 'hacked' in apparent Bitcoin scam

Posts have appeared on a number of Twitter accounts requesting transfers in the cryptocurrency. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B39DdZ
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Elon Musk and Bill Gates 'hacked' in apparent Bitcoin scam

Posts appear on several major Twitter accounts requesting transfers in the cryptocurrency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B39DdZ
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Buzz Bingo to close 26 halls and cut hundreds of jobs

Buzz Bingo says the coronavirus pandemic has had "an immediate and significant impact" on business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j96omc
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Amazon warns Alexa Echo Buds earphones pose overheating safety risk

The company sent an email asking customers to check their earphone software has been updated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ewRfaT
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Rishi Sunak defends furlough bonus scheme

MPs have questioned whether the chancellor's new support scheme for business offers value for money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h50kt4
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Google launches hieroglyphics translator powered by AI

Fabricius uses machine learning to translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs via an online tool. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3exU23y
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Fahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York

Fahim Saleh, 33, who co-founded Gokada and Pathao, was found dead in his flat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DDOl7u
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Coronavirus: Matt Hancock rejects face masks and coverings for offices

There are no plans to make office workers in England wear face coverings, the health secretary says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WC3pJJ
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Tesla's 'Autopilot' misleading, Germany rules

A German court has told Tesla to stop making some claims about its 'Autopilot' driver assistance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h0wdTJ
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TikTok fined for mishandling child data in South Korea

The regulator said the app collected children's data without consent from legal guardians. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38WJnOV
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Capital gains tax review is standard practice, says Treasury

The Treasury has launched a review of the capital gains tax system to “ensure the system is fit for purpose”. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32wR3Gz
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Coronavirus: Teenagers most likely to have been furloughed

Women aged 17 are most likely to have been put on furlough during the coronavirus crisis, data shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DJNXEG
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Coronavirus: Credit card spending fell 50% at start of lockdown

The use of credit cards dropped by nearly half at the start of lockdown as people shunned big purchases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j7ZBcs
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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fwXzR0
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OnlyFans: 'I started selling sexy photos online after losing my job'

The number of people signing up to sell adult content online has spiked during coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3euJ0ML
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Apple has €13bn Irish tax bill overturned

The EU's second highest court says the tech giant will not have to pay a record sum in back taxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fwXzR0
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Asos to repay furlough cash as lockdown sales rise

The fashion retailer saw group sales increase by 10% as shoppers shifted to online during lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OrQwgA
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UK inflation picks up as clothing prices rise

Consumer price inflation rises slightly to 0.6% in June, although food prices fell. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eCns0N
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Should US firms be worried about Hong Kong sanctions?

As US President Donald Trump targets China over Hong Kong, companies being advised to "wait and see". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZvzS69
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UK's Huawei 5G network ban 'disappointing and wrong'

China's ambassador to the UK hits out at the move to exclude Huawei from Britain's 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32kGNkq
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UK's Huawei 5G network ban 'disappointing and wrong'

China's ambassador to the UK hits out at the move to exclude Huawei from Britain's 5G networks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32kGNkq
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Trump says he has ended preferential treatment for Hong Kong

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'Men didn't understand my medicated tampon business'

Valentina Milanova launched a tampon with built-in pain relief to take on the multinationals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32hno3L
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The perfume makers that can't smell a thing

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Could the US or UK be the next countries to ban TikTok?

With the short-video app already banned in India, Sophia Smith Galer looks at whether the UK or the US could be next. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30bI4rb
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Big US banks set aside $28bn in downturn warning

JP Morgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo warn loans may turn sour as the pandemic hits businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gVDWT9
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Rare Super Mario becomes highest-selling video game

The auctioned game, still in its original 1985 packaging, sold to an anonymous bidder for $114,000. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fuUWPE
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Huawei: What does the ban mean for you?

Restrictions on use of Huawei's kit are set to slow down the rollout of 5G and perhaps broadband too. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38UK4rX
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Amazon's hand-washing policy in spotlight

As part of legal action brought by workers in New York, Amazon's policy on toilet breaks is debated. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eq8RVT
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Oatly raises $200m from celebrity backers including Oprah and Jay-Z

Swedish company Oatly, which has popularised oat milk, raises $200m to expand the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38Vmyef
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Huawei UK 5G ban 'should happen sooner'

Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith calls the Chinese telecoms firm a 'risk' to national security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j3lQAz
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Ocado says switch to online shopping is permanent

The online grocer saw "years of growth in months" amid the lockdown and says the retail world has changed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30mXTf5
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Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic finalises £1.2bn rescue deal

The package includes support from its main shareholder, Virgin Group, and loans from outside investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j14ZOK
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‘If it saves a life, wearing a mask is worth it’

The BBC speaks to people about whether they will be comfortable wearing face masks in shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZqVLDs
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Huawei 5G kit must be removed from UK by 2027

The government is also banning telecoms firms from buying new Huawei 5G kit after 31 December. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3h16lY3
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Huawei 5G kit must be removed from UK by 2027

The government is also banning telecoms firms from buying new Huawei 5G kit after 31 December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h16lY3
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Savers face lack of choice and little reward

Savers have fewer products to choose from than at any time since before the last recession, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3enx8vH
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Coronavirus: UK faces tax rises or spending cuts, OBR warns

The Office for Budget Responsibility warns of more austerity as the economy is set to shrink 12.4% in 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C8vS2A
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Ocado says switch to online shopping is permanent

The online grocer saw "years of growth in months" amid the lockdown and says the retail world has changed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30mXTf5
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Facebook 'scam hostage' freed after year in Nigeria

The 46-year-old woman from Washington DC was held for more than a year and lost $48,000, police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OnXaEs
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UK economy shrinks by one-fifth under lockdown

The UK's economy shrank by 19.1% in the three months to May, the Office for National Statistics says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iZXAiG
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Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India'

The money, to be channelled through a fund for India, will be used to bolster digital infrastructure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/303dC2t
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Coronavirus: Asia's 'shining star' suffers biggest ever slump

Singapore falls into recession as as the global economy braces for the pandemic downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AZHkNu
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Coronavirus: HK Disneyland to close one month after reopening

The Hong Kong theme park will shut its gates after a recent surge in coronavirus cases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DGhgIf
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Female gamers are on the rise in the 'world capital of gaming'

Female gamers in Asia are growing at a faster rate than their male rivals in online video games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Wgbwv8
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How to upgrade your bike into an electric bicycle

If you already own a bicycle but want the benefits of an e-bike, a new kit may provide the solution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32bkBsZ
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The perfume makers that can't smell a thing

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Nationwide offers 90% mortgages to first-time buyers

The UK's biggest building society had pulled first-time buyer deals over concerns over falling prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B0Ohhm
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UK's first e-scooter trial starts in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is the first place to allow e-scooters in a bid to ease pressure on public transport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38TbmPm
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Ubisoft: Sexual misconduct probe sees three senior heads resign

Three more top executives at game-maker Ubisoft step down as the company investigates allegations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gYFVG3
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Nicole Thea: Pregnant social media star dies with unborn son

A statement says the 24-year-old had named her child Reign with her partner Boga. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AShlr5
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Social media firms 'must do more' to tackle racism

Match of the Day 2 pundit Jermaine Jenas says social media companies must do more following the news that Wilfried Zaha received racist abuse online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2We4ZRI
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Johnnie Walker to be sold in paper bottles

Drinks-maker Diageo, which makes Johnnie Walker, expects to trial the new packaging in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/305dz6n
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ISIS 'still evading detection on Facebook', report says

A new report finds ISIS-linked groups are using a number of tactics to hide content from moderation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3epfQOW
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Google announces $10bn investment in 'digital India'

The money, to be channelled through a fund for India, will be used to bolster digital infrastructure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/303dC2t
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Coronavirus: Disney heir and Ben & Jerry’s call for higher taxes

Some of the world’s richest people want governments to raise taxes on them to help pay for Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OqpENT
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Wearing masks in shops a 'reasonable' measure, says Waterstones boss

James Daunt says making masks compulsory in England would be acceptable if it reassures people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32gvVUD
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Huawei: BT says 'impossible' to remove all firm's kit in under 10 years

On Tuesday, the UK government is expected to announce deadlines to stop using the Chinese firm's kit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OirS1M
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Huawei: BT says 'impossible' to remove all firm's kit in under 10 years

On Tuesday, the UK government is expected to announce deadlines to stop using the Chinese firm's kit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OirS1M
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Quiz suspends supplier amid exploitation claims

The fast-fashion firm is the latest to face allegations of poor working condition at its suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ATYHzh
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'Lockdown brought out the workaholic in me'

A personal trainer, an advertising agency worker and a musician share their experiences of burnout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/301VuGq
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Coronavirus: Nail bars and tattoo salons reopen as England lockdown eases

Beauty salons, spas and tattoo parlours are also allowed to reopen in the latest phase of changes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/308dDCe
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Coronavirus: Welsh pubs and cafes reopen - but only outdoors

Only about half of independent pubs expected to reopen Monday, with many chains staying shut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3029IXR
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Shopping centres reopen as lockdown restrictions are eased

The first minister describes the week ahead as "the most significant easing of lockdown" in Scotland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iSIdIK
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Brexit: Ads highlight changes for UK holidaymakers

Government campaign will also carry advice for UK and EU firms before the transition period ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32apcLW
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Beyond Zoom: The future of virtual meetings

Chris Fox explores how virtual reality could become the office of the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3enZbeC
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How video is challenging the traditional CV

Personal videos are increasingly being used in the job application process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ftLz2Y
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Coronavirus: Oil producers expected to increase crude output

Opec ministers are meeting this week amid signs of growing energy demand as coronavirus lockdowns ease. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/306FQt5
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'If we’re heroes then why are we being exploited'

MPs are calling for action to help so-called mortgage prisoners, including thousands of key workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3enmJjM
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How video is challenging the traditional CV

Personal videos are increasingly being used in the job application process. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ftLz2Y
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Labour joins Facebook advert boycott over 'hateful material'

The party says it will not advertise on the site "in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter" movement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gRE31Q
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Labour joins Facebook advert boycott over 'hateful material'

The party says it will not advertise on the site "in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter" movement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gRE31Q
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Coronavirus: I trust people's sense on face masks - Gove

Minister Michael Gove says he does not think face coverings should be mandatory in shops in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZjfuVG
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Coronavirus: Primark says no to £30m job retention bonus

The retailer will not apply for the state-funded scheme that pays to keep furloughed staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OkZwE4
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My Money: 'Instead of the holiday buffet, it's egg and toast at home'

Priya Aiyer from Kent takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gVMGZz
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Huawei: Why the UK might hang up on 5G and broadband kit supplier

The Chinese telecoms equipment provider's fate in the UK is set to be revealed on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/328Nmq6
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Coronavirus: How can we make post-pandemic cities smarter?

Will the "anthropause" brought on by lockdowns make our cities greener, cleaner and quieter in future? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/324H3nr
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Why Hollywood needs computer games tech more than ever

The same technology that runs computer games is increasingly popular for making films and television. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O7aTzw
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TikTok: Amazon says email asking staff to remove app 'sent in error'

Earlier, the company had asked staff to remove the TikTok app from phones over "security risks." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ObKuR0
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'I left Smile Bank today due to the ongoing outage'

Smile Bank customers have been unable to access their accounts for days due to an ongoing outage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AMZwtD
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Liz Truss: US trade deal ‘won’t mean lower food standards’

Liz Truss says the UK will not be pushed into a trade deal that lowers food standards. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/300GPez
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'I left Smile Bank today due to the ongoing outage'

Smile Bank customers have been unable to access their accounts for days due to an ongoing outage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AMZwtD
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Apple apps collapse as Facebook takes blame

Apps which integrate with Facebook's software were unusable for a while, thanks to a code change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W5IkqI
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Twitter boss donates $3m to basic universal income project

Jack Dorsey is backing a plan to help "close the wealth and income" gap for citizens in 16 US cities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32bcooq
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How trickery makes video calls more personal

Microsoft says superimposing callers in the same virtual space makes chats more natural. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZPqI3a
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Boohoo action on exploitation claims 'inadequate'

One of the fashion firm's biggest shareholders dumps stock amid reports over poor working conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38INwG1
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EasyJet using 'sickness records to decide job cuts'

Pilots say the airline will use sick days to decide who loses their job - a claim EasyJet rejects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iQ9LOY
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Thousands flock to Neverspoons pub app

An app designed to highlight independent pubs has risen to the top of the Google Play free app chart. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W5lKhH
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Thousands flock to Neverspoons pub app

An app designed to highlight independent pubs has risen to the top of the Google Play free app chart. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2W5lKhH
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Android 10 adopted faster than any other version, Google says

Google's latest Android version was installed on more devices, faster - but is still behind iOS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ehqiYw
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Royal Mail fined for late letters and overcharging

The company missed delivery targets, according Ofcom, and overcharged customers for stamps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fnmhU8
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Coronavirus: Package holiday firms told to sharpen up on refunds

The competition authority says some package holiday firms misled customers after virus-related cancellations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3006LH2
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Thousands cancel Gym Group memberships in lockdown

The company plans to reopen but says it has lost 178,000 customers in the past three months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32fTBJ1
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Ex-Barclays bankers call female boss 'tart' and 'dolly bird'

Court case between Amanda Staveley and the bank hears claims she was a 'complete unknown'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fsbk3i
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Coronavirus: Can I get travel insurance and what are my travel rights?

As quarantine rules are relaxed, holidays are back on the agenda but will your insurance cover you? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vYpHL2
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TikTok halts Hong Kong access after security law

Popular short video app TikTok has blocked access in Hong Kong as it comes under increasing scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gW4nbt
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Instagram to block LGBT 'conversion therapy' services

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TikTok halts Hong Kong access after security law

Popular short video app TikTok has blocked access in Hong Kong as it comes under increasing scrutiny. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gW4nbt
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Climate change: Road plans will scupper CO2 targets, report says

The majority of emissions cuts from electric cars will be wiped out by new road-building. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iKqxPn
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Why Hollywood needs computer games tech more than ever

The same technology that runs computer games is increasingly popular for making films and television. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O7aTzw
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Coronavirus: 'Big fat British Asian weddings' forced to slim down

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Coronavirus: An induction to post-lockdown gyms

The CEO of Total Fitness, Sophie Lawler, shows how one of her gyms has been adapted for coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zd8ZDJ
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Is rum about to become the new gin?

As a small but growing number of new rum distilleries open, is the spirit set to see a sales boom? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iNMTQi
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'We've lost two weeks but we can live with that'

Beauty salons and gyms in England get a date for reopening, but some ask why it didn't happen sooner. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CkOMDf
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Coronavirus: Pools, gyms, team sport and outdoor gigs to return

Restrictions in England are further eased - with beauty businesses also able to reopen on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BTB6iC
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Coronavirus: When can I go to the gym, nail salon, tattoo studio or pool?

As lockdown eases, more activities will soon be allowed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/320JgQT
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TikTok deleted 49 million 'rule-breaking' videos

A quarter of the deleted videos contained adult nudity or sexual acts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CnAAte
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Coronavirus: Asymptomatic testing for taxi drivers and cleaners in England

A pilot in England will test people without symptoms working in 'high-contact' jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31Wm6v3
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Elon Musk says full self-driving Tesla tech 'very close'

A future software update could activate full "level-five" autonomy in cars, the Tesla founder says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gGUEW3
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Tax boss questions value of Rishi Sunak's job bonus and meal discount plans

Chancellor Rishi Sunak rejected fears job retention bonus and meal discount are not value for taxpayers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OaolTu
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'UK faces mobile blackouts if Huawei 5G ban imposed by 2023'

BT and Vodafone warn that users will face days without a mobile signal if a 2023 ban is imposed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/327aR2G
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Will I save money on my new home? And other questions

Questions about support bubbles, and other coronavirus topics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sLbMXA
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'UK faces mobile blackouts if Huawei 5G ban imposed by 2023'

BT and Vodafone warn that users will face days without a mobile signal if a 2023 ban is imposed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/327aR2G
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Facebook bans 'Roger Stone disinformation network'

The ally of US President Donald Trump was convicted of lying to Congress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31WqkTr
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John Lewis to close eight stores permanently

The move to "secure the business's long-term future" puts 1,300 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AHESuO
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Coronavirus: Taxes will rise to pay for virus, IFS think tank warns

The chancellor's huge economic support schemes will have to be paid for via higher taxes, the IFS says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VXqrdu
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Ninja returns to YouTube to stream Fortnite

Fortnite star Ninja has returned to streaming after leaving Mixer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O7VyPp
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Energy regulator Ofgem plans £20 cut to customers' bills

Ofgem also wants energy companies to spend £25bn in the next five years to invest in greener energy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38Jd99Q
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UK universities comply with China internet limits

But universities reject that tests on online learning in China are accepting "censorship". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31ZPRv4
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Loot boxes: I blew my parents' savings gaming on Fifa

How one teenager spent nearly £3,000 on his "addiction" to video game loot boxes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fbOZHt
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Coronavirus: United Airlines to furlough up to 36,000 staff

The airline has warned almost half of its frontline US workforce that their jobs are at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BVgDd4
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The tech behind Virgin Orbit's mission to space

Marc Cieslak looks at how Virgin Orbit plans to launch its rockets from a plane. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fdhJiW
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Smartwatch hack could send fake pill reminders to patients

Researchers find a software security flaw that could easily be abused by hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BQOdkA
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Public spending on coronavirus soars to £190bn

PPE costs and support for the economy add to the rising bill for fighting the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f7CwnY
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Aviation and gyms 'ignored' by government

Firms hit back after more UK economy coronavirus support measures announced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O8P0QA
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Loot boxes: I blew my parents' savings gaming on Fifa

How one teenager spent nearly £3,000 on his "addiction" to video game loot boxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fbOZHt
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Burger King boss warns of UK job cuts

The UK boss of the fast food giant said the chain could cut between 5% and 10% of its staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38GwqZb
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Stamp duty holiday: The winners and the losers

The chancellor has announced a stamp duty holiday until next March, pleasing some but angering others. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iCyjeh
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Coronavirus: Visitors may not see the thrill of VAT cut

Attractions and restaurants may not pass on the chancellor's VAT cut to visitors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZO5X8d
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Ryanair cabin crew agree to temporary pay cut to keep jobs

Crew will accept a temporary pay cut over four years as airlines struggle with coronavirus effects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31YUtRN
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£1,000 bonus 'may not be enough to protect jobs'

Employers and unions say more needs to be done to support firms and protect employment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38B2Pk4
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Summer Statement: Key points at a glance

Rishi Sunak announced his plans to help the economy recover. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31X7g7y
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Brooks Brothers seeks bankruptcy protection amid pandemic

Founded more than 200 years ago, the business clothier is the latest US retailer hit by the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VVrV7V
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Brexit: UK to nominate Liam Fox to lead World Trade Organization

The pro-Brexit MP was sacked as international trade secretary when Boris Johnson took over as PM. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fbxPcX
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Rosewood smuggling in The Gambia: Shipping firm halts timber exports

A BBC investigation found vast quantities of protected rosewood were being trafficked from The Gambia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z8HxHc
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Coronavirus: What the chancellor's summer statement means for you

How will Rishi Sunak's coronavirus recovery plan affect the money in your pocket? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z7ZTbq
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Chancellor gives diners 50% off on eating out

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a "eat out to help out" discount as part of wider measures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WeKfJJ
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak cuts VAT in emergency plan to save jobs

The chancellor will also pay firms a bonus to keep furloughed staff in a bid to prevent mass unemployment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O2jOlM
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Coronavirus: Transport giant First warns of 'uncertain' future

The Aberdeen-based bus and train operator sees a huge fall in passengers, and losses of more than £150m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iGvjxg
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Facebook civil-rights record hammered in own review

Activists are left "frustrated and angry" by Facebook's approach, a two-year civil-rights audit finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31UTQZJ
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Boohoo starts review after Next and Asos desert it

The retailer will review its supply chain after reports of exploitation at a factory in Leicester. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O7Fzk6
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How the US caught flashy Nigerian Instagrammers 'with $40m'

Dubai has extradited "mrwoodbery" and "hushpuppi" to the US to face cyber money fraud charges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gGhihv
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The spying game: China's global network

The latest controversy around Huawei has shone a spotlight on the murky world of Chinese espionage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f9mMAY
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Digital divide: Six children sharing one phone for homework

Research has shown an estimated million children have no adequate access to devices or the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WdaiRx
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Coronavirus: Budget airline AirAsia's future in ‘significant doubt’

Asia's biggest budget carrier faces uncertainties due to the pandemic, auditor Ernst & Young has warned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38Ah0FY
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Deutsche Bank faces $150m fine for Jeffrey Epstein ties

New York regulators cited "significant compliance failures" at the German bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gx0ucA
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Coronavirus: Drone display says 'thanks' to key workers

The light show in South Korea also reminded people to wash their hands. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DfAYu1
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Coronavirus: Workers to pay tax on tests by their employer

Covid-19 tests are classed as a benefit, which means staff face a mounting tax bill, say critics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38Ds5pY
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TikTok: Chinese app may be banned in US, says Pompeo

US Secretary of State hints that Chinese apps - like TikTok - could be targeted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gAlMWR
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Royal Mail trials refitted black cab electric vans

The project will start in Birmingham and gradually extend to other areas of the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZNbKuC
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How would a stamp duty holiday work?

The government is likely to announce changes to stamp duty to help cut costs for anyone buying a home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O8FnRz
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Microsoft and Zoom join Hong Kong data 'pause'

Firms join others in saying they are not currently complying with government requests for user data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z6g0GH
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Microsoft and Zoom join Hong Kong data 'pause'

Firms join others in saying they are not currently complying with government requests for user data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z6g0GH
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Eurozone recession 'will be deeper than forecast'

France, Italy and Spain will be hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the EC says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3edt8y4
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Bike sales surge helps Halfords through lockdown

The retailer said sales of bicycles leapt during lockdown, but sales of car parts saw big falls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z5Vkyo
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world

His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iG1qgS
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Daily Mirror owner Reach to cut 550 jobs as sales fall

Reach, which also owns the Daily Express, says revenues have dropped 30% during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NXMIDI
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US to withdraw visas for foreign students if classes moved fully online

Some foreign students may need to move to a university with in-person classes to stay in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iExtNQ
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How to have a big night out by staying in

Kate Russell has tips on where to watch Broadway musicals, opera and top comedy performances online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z7Vwxf
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world

His wealth is now estimated to be $171bn (£137bn), having made billions during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iG1qgS
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Iran's female gamers face challenges to stay online

There's been a lockdown gaming boom – but in Iran it's been difficult to stay connected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iC4udF
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TikTok to exit Hong Kong market ‘within days’

The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31Qfaj1
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TikTok to exit Hong Kong market ‘within days’

The move by the short-form video app comes after China imposed its new security law on the city. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31Qfaj1
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Coronavirus: Japan's household spending slumps at record rate

Consumers spent 16.2% less in May compared to a year earlier as lockdown measures kept them at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z64w64
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Vouchers of up to £5,000 for home insulation

The chancellor will announce £2bn of grants to fund energy-saving projects for homeowners in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O4HJko
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Workers not eligible for furlough: "It's been very stressful'

Workers are missing out on furlough because of their employment terms, and many are on minimum wage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iAPigN
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Coronavirus: 'Confused picture' as some salons unable to open

Plans to reopen hair salons without the wider beauty industry in Wales are described as "ridiculous". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ivXY8p
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'Horrible' offices look to tempt back workers

Landlords are hoping cleaner, more convenient and more intelligent offices will tempt back workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BJoAlH
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Hong Kong: Facebook and WhatsApp 'pause' police help

Hong Kong police requests for user information are halted as Facebook assesses human rights issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iB20MJ
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Hong Kong: Facebook and WhatsApp 'pause' police help

Hong Kong police requests for user information are halted as Facebook assesses human rights issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iB20MJ
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Cass: Famous business school in name-change over slavery

London's Cass Business School will change its name over its links with a 17th Century proponent of slavery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Cc1SCs
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Nintendo condemns alleged abuse in Smash Bros community

The Super Smash Bros maker condemns 'absolutely impermissible' behaviour in its competitive scene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BBpVeq
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Drone and light aircraft in 'near miss' outside Perth

The drone put those on board the aircraft in danger as it flew in restricted airspace near Perth, police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O1PIPf
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Black Lives Matter: Can viral videos stop police brutality?

Do viral videos like the one captured of George Floyd's death actually reduce police abuse? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZFXqnF
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EU threatens escalation in tariff fight over Boeing and Airbus subsidies

The EU and US have accused each other of propping up their home aviation markets with state aid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DfqISE
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Last of Us 2 developer condemns death threats and harassment

People who work for game developer Naughty Dog have revealed abusive messages they've received. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e1gKkj
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Reddit and LinkedIn to stop copying iPhone clipboards

Both apps were found to be regularly looking at the clipboards. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Az1tcV
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Accountancy giants told to separate audit by 2024

The UK's Big Four firms face a major restructuring after the collapse of companies such as Carillion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f5ftKD
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Huawei: UK government weighs up UK ban of Chinese firm's products

The National Cyber Security Centre has presented its report into the Chinese firm to government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gnMvWy
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Huawei: UK government weighs up UK ban of Chinese firm's products

The National Cyber Security Centre has presented its report into the Chinese firm to government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gnMvWy
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The gaming boss who gets addicted to the games

Andrew Day, the CEO of games developer Keywords Studios, tries not to play the titles himself. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f5z652
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Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool rolls out rental e-scooter trial

One hundred rental e-scooters will be available in Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZxtsSH
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Pret A Manger to shut 30 shops and 'cut 1,000 jobs'

The coffee chain said the coronavirus downturn in trading meant it had to take a "difficult decision". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38u6pfC
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Boohoo investigates supplier over poor conditions

The firm pledges to take action after a report finds workers are paid less than the minimum wage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z21UWJ
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Robotic scientists will 'speed up discovery'

Robotic scientists could speed up scientific discovery, while human scientists work from home, developers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O08CWU
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Lloyds boss António Horta-Osório to step down next year

As well as announcing António Horta-Osório's departure, Lloyds has also appointed a new chairman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e0k4wk
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Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan

The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z1U1AH
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Coronavirus: Arts venues welcome £1.57bn government support

The money will help protect the UK's theatres, music venues, independent cinemas and heritage sites. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VPNaYR
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Coronavirus: Fujitsu announces permanent work-from-home plan

The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z1U1AH
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Meet the socially distant robot scientist

While the research labs have been locked down, one robotic scientist has continued experimenting 24/7. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZDiUS5
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The gaming boss who gets addicted to the games

Andrew Day, the CEO of games developer Keywords Studios, tries not to play the titles himself. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f5z652
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Virus crisis expected to 'level down' UK economy

The South East will be badly hit initially, but other areas will face a painful recovery, says a report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZzlfO0
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UK hospitality industry calls for 'urgent' support

The hospitality sector has warned that half of firms will not break even this year without help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C4vnWW
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Working from home: 'I'm a bit brainier than he thought I was'

What we've learned from watching our other halves work from home during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38ty5Bq
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Traineeships to triple as unemployment fears mount

The government pledges £111m for schemes in England to get young people into work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZLpxSG
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Coronavirus lockdown: People rush to town centres as pubs reopen

Footfall to English High Streets rose 19.7% on Saturday as people headed to pubs and hairdressers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31L4xOr
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Coronavirus: Ministers pledge to double staff in job centres

The chancellor is expected to announce plans to recruit 13,500 extra staff at job centres. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31HZJcB
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