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Two chatbots meet and put the world to rights online in battle to see who is most human-like. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mIzQki

'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'

How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TJaVR8

'A new lockdown will be far worse for businesses'

Several entrepreneurs tell the BBC what is at stake, for their industry and wider society. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oJoKgB

Chip wars: The US v China

Chips that power nearly all electronic devices are at the heart of the battle for global dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e9taZk

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and her dad: Should we make holograms of the dead?

The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37VHxPK

Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ee9Gmj

How social media is preparing for US election chaos

Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kJG4Qj

'Millions face hardship' as government support ends

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kKp10f

Chip wars: The US v China

Chips that power nearly all electronic devices are at the heart of the battle for global dominance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e9taZk

Why the humble text message is a key campaign tool

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37SvCSN

Marriott Hotels fined £18.4m for data breach that hit millions

Up to 339 million people may have been hit in a cyber-attack on a chain later bought by Marriott. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TBU3f5

Biden campaign fury at blocked Facebook ads

Both Biden and Trump campaigns say political ads have been wrongly blocked from the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TzDwIx

Marriott Hotels fined £18.4m for data breach that hit millions

Up to 339 million people may have been hit in a cyber-attack on a chain later bought by Marriott. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TBU3f5

Eurozone bounces back to economic growth

The region saw 12.7% growth from July to September but GDP is still smaller than before the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/387Tylt

Eco-friendly diamonds made from the sky

Eco-friendly diamonds made from carbon sucked out of the air have been created in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34D9ObQ

House prices climb to record high, says Nationwide

House prices rise at their fastest rate for five years as buyers race to avoid paying stamp duty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HKKeIT

NatWest warns of 'challenging times' amid surprise profit

Bank posted a £355m profit before tax for July to September even though analysts expected a loss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31YkKit

Covid: The 400,000 seafarers who can't go home

Unions say Covid has in effect trapped thousands of seafarers on ships - waiting to go home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jH4s3A

For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming

Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kSAZVy

UK fusion experiment used in hunt for clean energy

A pioneering nuclear fusion experiment based in Oxfordshire has been switched on for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jF0Z5u

Dog training technique helps robot learn and other news

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

Japan's first passenger jet in decades put on hold

Plans for the Mitsubishi SpaceJet have been frozen due to budget cuts amid the virus downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oFZury

SpiceJet: Indian airline turns to seaplanes to boost travel

SpiceJet will fly the aircraft to the site of the world's tallest statue among its new routes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mDim8y

Covid: What impact has the furlough scheme had?

As the furlough scheme draws to a close, how much did it cost and did it achieve its aims? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jHSgiS

Furlough: ‘In limbo’ or ‘one long garden party'?

Furlough was a welcome holiday for some but for others it was a long and anxious waiting game. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oDoX4X

Job Support Scheme: How do new post-furlough changes work?

The government has expanded its Job Support Scheme, which replaces furlough from November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UE9lBa

‘It’s all about survival now'

How are Tottenham residents coping after the area had one of the highest furlough rates in London? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mtVwAy

How do I find a new job during Covid and which sectors are hiring?

Jobseekers are having a tough time at the moment, but support is available. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30PPCkZ

CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses

We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HAJ0jX

Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37SvCSN

United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing

The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35N3iPa

For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming

Latest sales and profits figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kSAZVy

Wisconsin Republicans say hackers stole $2.3m

Republicans in the battleground state says hackers stole millions from efforts to support Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ea0vmF

School tours turn virtual ahead of application deadline

With the pandemic limiting open days, schools are turning to promotional videos to attract students. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kCxEKs

Diet app promoted by Apple harmful, say campaigners

Carrot Fit has been condemned for language that experts say could trigger eating disorders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34EX9VH

Pizza Express cuts another 1,300 jobs

It comes weeks after the firm said it would cut 1,100 jobs and shut 73 restaurants as coronavirus hits business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jd7b8d

Government support 'essential' for UK economy, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund also says the UK's recession will be more severe than it predicted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31S7trE

Spotify and Joe Rogan under fire over Alex Jones role

After Spotify paid $100m for Joe Rogan's podcast, some staff object to the appearance of Alex Jones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34CIqKR

UK car production has worst September since 1995

The drop is concerning as the end of the Brexit transition period looms, says industry body. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TyWf75

NHS Covid-19 app to issue more self-isolate alerts

Officials have decided to lower the threshold at which stay-at-home notifications are served to users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35HXA0N

BBC issues new guidance for social media usage

Staff will not be allowed to express a personal opinion on politics or other controversial subjects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mvJCGc

US growth surged in summer but recovery is slowing

The US economy grew at a record 33% annual rate, but output remains lower than last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oEFGVm

LVMH and Tiffany kiss and make up over takeover dispute

The French luxury brand will pay less to buy the US jeweller, ending a bitter dispute over the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31SU4jk

Utilita: Energy firm to pay £500,000 for overcharging customers

Utilita overcharged almost 40,000 of its prepayment customers by over £125,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mvasOI

Hornby: Model train maker steams ahead in lockdown

The company says sales increased by 33% in the first half of 2020, moving it back into profitability. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37QB091

Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban

The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31U9jbH

Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban

The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31U9jbH

Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HIGJDb

Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34B6Cxb

Halloween firms face up to a pandemic fright

Covid-19 has created extra problems this Halloween, so how are firms fighting back? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3muGVVl

'Furlough pay should be kept at 80% of our salaries'

Workers facing new lockdowns: "We need furlough pay to be kept at 80% of our salaries." from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jERljc

Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators

Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law in front of senators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35G2LOW

Stock markets sink amid alarm at Covid surge

Financial markets in the US and Europe fall as concerns rise about the coronavirus impact on economic growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oBKM4D

Soy sauce: Will it be cheaper next year?

The Department for International Trade slips up in a tweet about Bake Off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TwTN0H

Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators

Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law in front of senators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35G2LOW

GSK and Sanofi make global Covid vaccine supply deal

The companies are to supply 200 million doses of Covid vaccine to a global scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34yZ0eD

Senior police voice concern over failed IT systems

In a leaked letter, senior police officers blame government for over-budget delayed projects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HHDf3N

Boeing to cut 20% of workforce by end of 2021

The planemaker is extending previously announced cuts as it faces slumping demand in the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37KDrdj

Trump campaign website hacked in cryptocurrency scam

The US president's re-election campaign insists there was "no exposure to sensitive data". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oBeB5q

Meat plant to see disruption after 144 Covid cases

Some 144 members of staff test positive for the virus, and all 1,000 staff will get checked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31MqknT

BT signs 5G deal with Ericsson to help ditch Huawei

The move means its EE mobile network will be powered by both Ericsson and Nokia's products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37MrvHP

BT signs 5G deal with Ericsson to help ditch Huawei

The move means its EE mobile network will be powered by both Ericsson and Nokia's products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37MrvHP

Next sees online lift but store sales drop by half

Next says future lockdowns of non-essential stores would cost it millions of pounds before Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37NwOa8

Heathrow overtaken as Europe's busiest airport amid pandemic

Paris Charles de Gaulle is now busier after passenger numbers at Heathrow fall 84% because of Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tvlt69

Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37O8cxU

Aston Martin: Mercedes to take 20% stake in luxury brand

The German company will also provide the struggling British luxury marque with electric car technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TuVwng

How KSI earned more than his teachers by playing Fifa

The YouTuber built a multi million-pound business empire from his bedroom. Now he's pursuing music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e151nu

TikTok shrugs off Trump attack with expansion plans

The Chinese-owned app is tying up with Shopify to create video ads and hiring thousands of engineers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e3NsDn

TikTok shrugs off Trump attack with expansion plans

The Chinese-owned app is tying up with Shopify to create video ads and hiring thousands of engineers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e3NsDn

Covid: Post-furlough unemployment 'hits young and ethnic minorities'

These groups were more likely to be made unemployed after being placed on furlough, a report suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34zJSO9

‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’

The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37MuVuf

Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37O8cxU

Mum, Dad, money and me

Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34xSp45

The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JaPfLF

Aston Martin: Mercedes to take 20% stake in luxury brand

The German company will also provide the struggling British luxury marque with electric car technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TuVwng

UK farmers to need 'thousands of foreign workers' next summer

Despite trying to recruit domestic workers, foreign labour will be vital for next year's harvest, farmers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kA3bfY

Cyberpunk 2077 delayed until December despite developer crunch

Despite mandatory overtime to get the game finished, it will now miss the next-gen consoles launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jszImQ

Experian: Credit agency told to stop sharing data without consent

The millions of people whose data it is selling on must now be informed, says the UK watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TtAhSN

Brexit border software developers warn of delays

Software designed to solve post-Brexit border friction is unlikely to be ready in time, they say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e5Gs91

Experian: Credit agency told to stop sharing data without consent

The millions of people whose data it is selling on must now be informed, says the UK watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TtAhSN

Row over social media ad attacking Rishi Sunak's 'celebrity lifestyle'

Tory MPs say the chancellor is being unfairly singled out in a video by a new pro-Labour campaign group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35CSoeK

Woolworths High-Street 'relaunch' proves a hoax

The Twitter account @UKWoolworths, which now has more than 4,000 followers, misspelled the shop's name. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31PnI8V

Woolworths High-Street 'relaunch' proves a hoax

The Twitter account @UKWoolworths, which now has more than 4,000 followers, misspelled the shop's name. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31PnI8V

Tinder offers face-to-face video chats for potential matches

If someone swipes on a potential match, they can now have a video chat with them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oExHIb

Turkish lira sinks amid Erdogan fury with allies

The lira hits a record low against the dollar amid jitters over Turkish regional ambitions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oyHqj9

Home working reduces creative thought, says Bank economist

The Bank of England's Andy Haldane says people are less exposed to new experiences when working at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kxepSx

The inventor who wanted to keep his daughter safe

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JaPfLF

Coronavirus: People 'rediscovering pleasure of reading', says Bloomsbury

The publisher best known for the Harry Potter titles says trading in recent months has been excellent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HGv6g3

BP returns to profit but pandemic weighs on demand

Despite a "challenging environment", the oil giant says it is "performing while transforming". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e0V8WZ

Mobile networks banned from selling locked phones

The watchdog Ofcom says the move should encourage more people to switch and save money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kyxBPN

Mobile networks banned from selling locked phones

The watchdog Ofcom says the move should encourage more people to switch and save money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kyxBPN

HSBC to accelerate restructure plan to slash costs

The bank is yet to say if it will shed more jobs beyond the 35,000 it flagged earlier this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31NR3jY

Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35RohR1

Coronavirus: Disabled workers could 'face jobs crisis'

Firms are reportedly hiring fewer disabled applicants amid concerns about supporting them properly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dZNKen

The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries

Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oqRoCS

Facebook, Google and Microsoft 'avoiding $3bn in tax in poorer nations'

Facebook, Google and Microsoft should pay a global minimum rate of corporate tax, an aid charity says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HtZOsO

Jack Ma's Ant Group set for record $34bn stock market listing

The Chinese firm is set for the biggest public share offering ever, eclipsing Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tuyi0k

Toymakers expect strong holiday sales despite coronavirus

Hasbro and Mattel are benefitting as parents spend on stay-at-home activities during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3osTuSV

Jack Ma's Ant Group set for record $34bn stock market listing

The Chinese financial firm backed by the billionaire behind Alibaba aims to raise more than $34bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tuyi0k

Future of UK aerospace 'in doubt' without EU deal

UK aerospace will lose out to rivals without a deal on the mutual recognition of parts, says industry body. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34vUPAp

Facebook dips toe into cloud gaming but avoids iOS

The company's internet-streamed games will not work on iPhones or iPads at launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J8qPSY

Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content

It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3orKNZ3

Wales lockdown: Tesco 'wrong' to say period products 'not essential'

The supermarket has apologised for saying it was unable to sell them under Welsh lockdown rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35CblOw

Therapy patients blackmailed for cash after clinic data breach

Stolen data appears to have included personal identification records and notes about therapy sessions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31IUPvf

Rolls-Royce: Barnoldswick workers to strike over Singapore jobs move

Moving some jobs to the Far East will "destroy the viability" of a Lancashire site, a union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mnXDWu

Facebook, Google and Microsoft 'not paying enough tax in developing world'

Facebook, Google and Microsoft should pay a global minimum rate of corporate tax, an aid charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HtZOsO

A third of Post Office cash machines to close

The move raises concerns that rural and deprived communities face being cut off from access to cash. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34yGi7f

Samsung shares rise on hopes of a shake-up after death of chairman

There is speculation that the heirs of chairman Lee Kun-hee might sell assets to meet a huge tax bill. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Hw7lXA

The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries

Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oqRoCS

Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jsddym

'It feels so good to be back dancing'

The world of ballroom dancing went online to cope with the pandemic restrictions, but what does the future hold? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mk3koq

Covid: Laptop allocation for deprived pupils cut at some schools

One head teacher says he was "flattened" when the 61 laptops he was expecting was cut to 13. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37KxuNc

How the rAInbow AI chatbot is tackling domestic abuse

The rAInbow chatbot learns people's behaviour to help detect whether users are in an abusive relationship. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mjt5VN

Boots to offer 12-minute Covid nasal swab test

The £120 nasal swab test will be available to people not showing any symptoms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ono949

Coronavirus: Local lockdowns 'stifling jobs recovery'

Job vacancies fail to return to pre-pandemic levels in many towns, according to new research. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jC2uSd

BHS collapse: 'I was in charge of millions, then I had nothing'

Four years on from BHS's collapse, has the audit industry, criticised for not spotting problems, changed? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37IbMtw

'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J76QEb

My Money: 'We haven't got Covid here yet'

Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kvprYa

Royal Mail seeks record number of Christmas temps

A surge in demand from online shoppers means the company is looking for 33,000 temporary workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35ArvrA

Covid-19: Lloyds staff to work from home until spring

Staff currently working from home because of the pandemic will be asked to do so until spring 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2G11IQQ

‘I owe £180,000 in tax and I haven’t told my wife’

How tax avoidance left one man struggling with debt and with secrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HwfYli

Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tkzpji

Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tkzpji

Brexit: Cost of everyday goods 'could rise' without a deal, hauliers warn

Freight industry body warns the lack of an agreement on tariffs could make things more expensive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HoWMGh

Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jsddym

Mario Kart Live: Mixed-reality karts race around the home

Nintendo reveals a mixed-reality version of its top-selling game, but is it more than a gimmick? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ySpA6

Covid: The 'impossible' businesses stuck in Tier 2 'zombie land'

The latest changes for Covid job support are not enough for some stuck in England's tier system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3krVd8D

British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia

One of the world's oldest motorbike brands is expanding in Asia, the biggest market for two-wheelers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3krUVP5

iPhone 12 launch causes NHS Covid-19 app confusion

Some owners of Apple's new phones get an error message when trying to run the contact-tracing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jsahS8

The man who taught Uber how to say sorry

Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35n0wQc

The man who taught Uber how to say sorry

Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35n0wQc

Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates

The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35uipwx

The apps promising to improve your sex life

There are a growing number of apps that promise to help with sexual wellbeing, but are they effective? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HxJtTe

Covid: 'Zoom boom' sees rise in cosmetic treatment calls

There has been a rise in enquiries since March for cosmetic work on the face and neck. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HxJneI

Rashford's free meal tweets made into Google map

A man has made a Google map showing businesses offering free food for children during half term. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34o1blt

Dangerous products: 'I heard a loud crackle and bang'

Worries over dangerous products sold via online marketplaces prompt a call for changes in the law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hpxh7q

Covid: Virgin Holidays 'must pay refunds or face court'

The regulator sets deadlines for refunds to be paid, but the company says it is "98% through the queue". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35oxIXG

Covid-19 app users can't get isolation payment

An alert issued via the app will not mean the recipient can claim a payment for self-isolating. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e2CTRf

Covid-19 app users can't get isolation payment

An alert issued via the app will not mean the recipient can claim a payment for self-isolating. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e2CTRf

French Covid app relaunches to bumpy start

The troubled French contact-tracing app has a new name, but suffers teething issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37wE75S

KFC to create 5,400 jobs in the UK and Ireland

The chain says some jobs will be partly funded by the UK's Kickstart scheme, which aims to help young people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TikV3B

Electric goods 'should have repairability rating'

The government is urged to label devices like phones, laptops and washing machines to cut waste. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kphJ1Y

Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube all found recently hosting racist music

The BBC found racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic content on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Deezer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mbFoTZ

The apps promising to improve your sex life

There are a growing number of apps that promise to help with sexual wellbeing, but are they effective? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HxJtTe

Quest Sprout: 'The most wholesome thing on the internet'

Among the horrors of 2020, one small green hero has emerged to bring brief moments of joy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TjSpyg

Dangerous products sold online prompt call for change in law

Experts from charity Electrical Safety First found potentially dangerous items listed on online marketplaces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Hpxh7q

Gap considers closing all its UK stores

The US clothing chain may shut all of its own UK stores and shift to a franchise model, it says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m9HROA

Britain and Japan sign post-Brexit trade deal

The countries formally sign a deal described by the UK's international trade secretary as "ground-breaking". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37yUm2o

Shoppers defy economic gloom in September

The amount of retail sales saw a 1.5% rise last month, boosted by DIY and garden items. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37zNpxN

Huawei 'forging forward' despite Trump sanctions

The phone maker is at the centre of the Trump administration's crackdown on Chinese tech firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3med5o2

Coronavirus: Canary Islands added to UK's safe travel list

UK tourists will also no longer need to quarantine after visiting Mykonos, the Maldives and Denmark. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3klUF47

Goldman Sachs to pay $3bn over 1MDB Malaysia scandal

The investment bank reaches a record settlement with the US government for its role in the 1MDB corruption affair. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3knwvGe

Facebook and Twitter chiefs ordered to testify over Biden article

The social networks have been accused of censoring a news article about Joe Biden's son Hunter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dP4QeZ

Facebook and Twitter chiefs ordered to testify over Biden article

The social networks have been accused of censoring a news article about Joe Biden's son Hunter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dP4QeZ

Viagogo may have to sell all or part of StubHub, regulator says

The UK's competition watchdog says the merger between the ticketing firms could lead to higher fees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FTFQqw

Dr Reddy's: Covid vaccine-maker suffers cyber-attack

The India-based company says it has isolated all of its data centre services to contain the attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mbT7dl

Huawei phones to get their own version of NHS Covid-19 app

A trade ban had prevented the Android version of the app from working on the Chinese firm's devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FOKV3d

Former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive to revamp Airbnb

The British designer, who led the team behind the iPhone, will help give the brand a makeover. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hgodlz

New government Covid scheme to pay up to half of wages

Chancellor Rishi Sunak increases support for firms and workers as lockdown restrictions spread. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HrootX

Quibi: 'Snackable' video app to close after six months

The mobile-focused streaming service says it failed to attract subscribers during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35ptTS2

Brexit: Michel Barnier heads to UK as trade talks restart

The UK invited the EU chief negotiator back to the table after he said compromises were needed to get a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37yKa9Y

Quibi: 'Snackable' video app to close after six months

The mobile-focused streaming service says it failed to attract subscribers during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ptTS2

FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information

Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dL49TU

British Airways owner IAG cuts flight numbers again

Airline group IAG is reducing capacity further as it reports a hefty loss for the past three months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TdVdgj

Transport for Wales rail services 'set to be nationalised'

Opposition politicians demand answers over the future of rail services in Wales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3obIFEB

Tesla shrugs off pandemic as sales hit new record

The electric carmaker has recorded its fifth quarter of profit in a row. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ocPFkA

Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients

Cancer patients are being targeted by a rogue website selling poor quality wigs which do not match the ones pictured in its adverts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TdBBJc

Asia suffering "worst recession in living memory"

Economic growth for the region has been downgraded - despite China's emerging recovery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34jmk07

Payment holidays: 'I can't afford to be out of work'

People needing a break from paying bills owing to coronavirus pressures will be judged differently from 31 October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jiR5q0

More pollution expected from stay-home workers

Air pollution in big cities could increase because so many people are working from home, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dP8yFi

Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients

Cancer patients are being targeted by a rogue website selling poor quality wigs which do not match the ones pictured in its adverts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TdBBJc

Covid: 'Perfect storm' causing employment tribunal backlog

Concerns are being raised over Covid-related delays for those who claim they lost jobs unfairly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HnvBeo

CEO Secrets: Juggling kids and a new lockdown business

Meet the new mums who have started businesses in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35f833O

Chancellor expected to increase tier 2 jobs support

The chancellor is expected to give more help to workers in areas under tier two rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35jGPJf

Tesla shrugs off pandemic as sales hit new record

The electric carmaker has recorded its fifth quarter of profit in a row. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ocPFkA

PayPal allows Bitcoin and crypto spending

Cryptocurrencies are being added to one of the world's biggest online payment networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35lkBGH

Purdue Pharma to plead guilty in $8bn opioid settlement

The landmark deal with the US Department of Justice settles the most serious claims against the OxyContin-maker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kiy1K1

Shortage of poultry workers could hit Christmas dinner

There are not enough EU workers to process the meat due to quarantine rules, says British Poultry Council. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jjZLfY

Snapchat hits nearly 250m daily users

The 'forgotten social network' sees shares surge after its latest user numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jhNxV7

Waitrose and Co-op cut prices for 'tough times'

The supermarkets are dropping prices in time for Christmas as many shoppers count their pennies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HoLVM5

Manchester United financial statement shows £70m loss during coronavirus pandemic

Manchester United lose £70m in the period to 30 June 2020 as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jhhPqU

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Among Us game watched by 400,000

More than 400,000 watch Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez play Among Us - one of the most-watched streams ever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ob50lG

Domestic abuse: ‘Tech allowed him to track my location’

Two survivors of domestic abuse explain how technology was used by an abusive partner against them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35i9Tkr

Five ways the virus has changed Netflix

Subscriber growth slows for the streaming giant, despite hits such as The Old Guard with Charlize Theron. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o6yQYJ

Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'

Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ob8Uv2

UK inflation rises after Eat Out to Help Out ends

The inflation rate increased to 0.5% in September after the discount meals scheme ended, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o57IZU

UK borrowing jumps in September as Covid support continues

The government borrowed £36bn in September, the third-highest in any month since records began. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TeYGLU

Trump maintains a Chinese bank account, says NYT

Mr Trump, who sparked a trade war with Beijing, is critical of US firms doing business in China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34ljach

Cathay Pacific axes regional carrier and 8,500 jobs

Hong Kong’s flag carrier is closing Cathay Dragon and cutting jobs as part of a restructuring plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mjyoEP

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao swaps punching for payments

The legendary fighter is launching PacPay to help streamline online payments for social media influencers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31msE51

Amazon parcel scam targets woman eight months after her death

David Henderson found an Amazon account had been opened using his late wife's name and address. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m6uYVM

Amazon parcel scam targets woman eight months after her death

David Henderson found an Amazon account had been opened using his late wife's name and address. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m6uYVM

Royal Mail launches parcel pick-up service

The postal service launches a home collection service as online shopping booms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TctHzY

‘Thousands’ of people unable to get an NI number due to

'Thousands' of people have been unable to get a National Insurance number because of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kivb7w

Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'

Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ob8Uv2

The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks

Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kfLlyv

Five things about Netflix as the pandemic rolls on

The firm added just 2.2 million new subscribers after a surge of sign-ups earlier in the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o6yQYJ

'Cost of removing cladding is ripping our lives apart'

Leaseholders of flats with flammable cladding are angry that they may have to pay towards the cost of replacing it themselves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HklmHJ

Covid Symptom Study regrets Samantha Cameron mask ad

Users of the Zoe app received an email promoting face coverings designed by Samantha Cameron. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34f07QJ

US election 2020: Deadline looms for crucial US coronavirus relief

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has set a Tuesday deadline for a deal to be reached before the election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IJdrEt

Google hit by antitrust charges in US over search

The US Justice Department accuses Google of disadvantaging its rivals in search and advertising. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m8FlZd

Fake naked photos of thousands of women shared online

Fake naked images of thousands of women are being made from social media photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34c4ADJ

Google sued by US government over search dominance

The US Justice Department accuses Google of disadvantaging its rivals in search and advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m8FlZd

Working lunch 'loophole' hope for pubs and restaurants

Hospitality chiefs are seeking clarity over whether business lunches are exempt from Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35ebU0V

UK job losses 'could be larger than forecast'

The unemployment rate could rise above current predictions, a Bank of England policymaker warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m2aRYI

Exxon clarifies Trump phone call: 'It never happened'

The oil giant distances itself from the President's "hypothetical" funds-for-contracts phone call. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lXOWBQ

Durex condom sales jump after virus rules relaxed

The maker of Dettol and Cillit Bang previously reported a big drop in demand for condoms across Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37iSlHs

Bletchley Park’s contribution to WW2 'over-rated'

The code-breaking hub is not "the war winner" many people think it is, says a history of spy agency GCHQ. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/359iYvK

Edmund O'Leary: 'I am not OK' tweet sparks global response

Edmund O'Leary's post has been retweeted more than 14,000 times and received more than 300,000 likes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H7VQ94

Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jadGoR

Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jadGoR

The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks

Remote-controlled vehicles are becoming increasingly common in the workplace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kfLlyv

Visa and Mastercard accused of charging 'excessive fees'

Retail groups say the fees charged by credit card firms have almost doubled in two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3krv8Xr

Covid-19: First UK airport coronavirus testing begins

The aim is to help people travelling to destinations where a negative result is required on arrival. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jbz0u8

'The fake reporter wanted to know about our software'

As image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dFiql9

Tokyo Olympics: Russian hackers targeted Games, UK says

UK officials say Russian intelligence took aim at the 2020 Olympics before they were delayed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31oed0i

Coronavirus: Shapps 'hopeful' of airport testing by early December

UK transport secretary aims for a new air traveller testing regime, but BA's boss is sceptical. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o4Beis

Geek Retreat: Retailer of 'all things geeky' to open 100 new shops

Games and entertainment retailer Geek Retreat says loyal customers helped it thrive in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T8qbXu

How to save money working from home this winter

Some experts say energy bills could double - here's how to stop that happening. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31kQTk9

Covid contact-tracing app not sharing data with police

The app is not part of NHS Test and Trace, which said it would occasionally share some data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34di7uS

Google Trusted Contacts emergency location app discontinued

Google pulls its emergency app, telling users to share their location on Google Maps instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HcGwYG

How AI farmed insects are helping to feed chickens

Artificial intelligence is helping produce a new kind of feed for farmyard chickens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o7zkxo

Former Flybe shareholder buys airline

The deal could see the regional carrier restart operations as soon as next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H6jxi2

Sir James Dyson to sell Singapore penthouse at a loss

The British tycoon has reportedly accepted a $62m offer for the massive penthouse one year after buying it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dPO6Vb

Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content

TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T883wC

Instagram filters: 'Our skin is for life, not for likes'

Can the use of Instagram filters - which change the tone, colour and shape of your face - be a form of racial discrimination? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ix1bqB

Instagram filters: 'You can't wear my skin for likes'

Instagram filters are treating ethnicity and skin colour 'like an accessory". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37jNqpu

Alibaba increases stranglehold on Chinese shoppers

The tech giant is increasing its offline footprint by acquiring leading supermarket chain Sun Art. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37wr70f

EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data

Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jbshA4

China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump

The world's second biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37gG864

EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data

Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jbshA4

Bank of England boss: Best to 'act aggressively'

BoE governor Andrew Bailey said aggression rather than caution is best in the face of uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j8rIY4

Coronavirus: People to get emergency help to pay energy bills

Ofgem will require suppliers to offer emergency credit and put people on 'realistic' repayment plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IyvNrJ

My Money: 'Most of our spending is on our son'

Ned Vincent from Norfolk takes us through his week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/357wujy

Firms urged to get ready for new EU relationship

The government campaign says "Time is running out" but firms say there are still many unanswered questions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31jOPsw

Covid-19: Firms warn of 'catastrophic' impact of new coronavirus rules

More financial support is needed to avoid mass redundancies and closures, businesses say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FDOUj4

Is sainthood on the cards for a computer programmer?

A computer programmer’s beatification could lead to the world’s first millennial saint. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T74erv

How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse

October 17, 2020

Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35626WE

Coronavirus drives shop closures to new record

October 17, 2020

More than 11,000 stores shut between January and June in the UK, according to research. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H2ZwJc

Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones

October 17, 2020

The change to UK law ends a loophole allowing drivers to use phones to take photos or play games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k60eU1

Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones

People will be banned from using hand-held devices to take photos under government proposals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3k60eU1

New jets promise to revive supersonic travel

Almost 20 years after Concorde was retired, new supersonic passenger aircraft are finally emerging. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T0wH2a

Israel-UAE peace deal 'big' for trade in Middle East

Israel's UAE and Bahrain peace deals are "going to be big" for business, says DP World boss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FDWavs

Twitter changes policy after Biden article block

Twitter said links to content containing hacked material would now be labelled, rather than removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37hbd9F

Instagram targets rule-breaking influencers

The Facebook-owned platform says it is committed to stamping out hidden advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SZoN9n

Instagram targets rule-breaking influencers

The Facebook-owned platform says it is committed to stamping out hidden advertising. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SZoN9n

Test-and-trace: Higher profits expected by Serco

News that Serco will see better than expected profits comes amid claims it is failing to reach enough people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SYdY7k

Pret A Manger and Edinburgh Woollen Mills to cut 1,000 jobs

The pandemic has claimed the jobs of another 1,000 shop workers as more stores shut across the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31fvfxD

Brexit: EU trade deal is still possible, says Dominic Raab

The foreign secretary urges more flexibility from the EU, as both sides indicate they want to keep talking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31d3aH2

British Airways fined £20m over data breach

The fine is the largest ever issued by the Information Commissioner's Office. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Hbht7M

John Lewis chairman Sharon White targets new services to deliver growth

Boss Sharon White says the partnership is looking to online and a new range of services to deliver growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kaCheA

British Airways fined £20m over data breach

The fine is the largest ever issued by the Information Commissioner's Office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hbht7M

Man denied £1.7m payout by Betfred takes fight to High Court

Andy Green is suing bookmaker Betfred after it refused to pay up, citing a software error. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H9j3qS

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon reveals first loss since 1984

Chairman Tim Martin criticises the government's "confusing" Covid restrictions as sales tumble. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iXPV36

QAnon: YouTube moves to purge 'harmful conspiracy theories'

The social media site says it is taking tougher action to "curb hate and harassment" on its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31eaWk1

Photographer 'devastated' by government-backed 'Fatima' dancer advert

The ad was criticised for encouraging "Fatima" to give up on dancing and "reskill" in cyber security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/341cyiP

Tiny robots create art and other tech news stories

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

'I'm sick of influencers asking for free cake'

Some small businesses are resisting calls from social media influencers for free gifts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31djCqW

Brexit: EU leaders call for UK trade talks to continue

The UK's negotiator accused the EU of expecting the UK to make "all future moves" towards a deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iVwdFa

Covid: One-way 'travel bubble' opens between Australia and NZ

Passengers from New Zealand will not quarantine in Sydney but must do so if they return. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37cCmdU

'I'm sick of influencers asking for free cake'

Some small businesses are resisting calls from social media influencers for free gifts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31djCqW

Twitter: Major outage affects users around the world

Users from around the world received error messages when they tried to use the social media site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k6vgLM

New jets promise to revive supersonic travel

Almost 20 years after Concorde was retired, new supersonic passenger aircraft are finally emerging. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T0wH2a

'I've gone months with no information about the future'

Workers at Edinburgh Woollen Mill on how they feel about plans for the firm to into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nUHauq

'Hasty' furlough scheme 'left room for fraud' say MPs

'Hastily drawn up' furlough scheme may have lost billions to fraud and error, MPs say from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/340qiKD

Why Africa's animation scene is booming

While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ir3w6l

Photographer 'devastated' by government-backed 'Fatima' dancer advert

The ad was criticised for encouraging "Fatima" to give up on dancing and "reskill" in cyber security. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/341cyiP

Italy and Vatican City added to UK quarantine list

Travellers from Italy must self-isolate for 14 days as of Sunday, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iXmkGV

Coronavirus: US poverty rises as aid winds down

Poverty rates and jobless claims in the US are rising, amid disagreement over further pandemic aid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j2lF7p

Xbox Series X: First hands-on with the next-gen console and games

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak is among the first to play games on the next-generation Xbox. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SZ3xAu

Coronavirus: Gym owner fined for refusing to close in Covid shutdown

The Merseyside gym stayed open despite the area facing the highest level of coronavirus restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lTQXij

Brexit: PM 'disappointed' with progress ahead of EU summit

Boris Johnson has previously set Thursday's EU meeting as the deadline for a post-Brexit trade deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FyZl7G

High charges for rural broadband investigated by Ofcom

Homes are entitled to broadband connections of 10Mbps under government rules but at what cost? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IBi1ox

Twitter and Facebook's action over Joe Biden article reignites bias claims

Twitter's chief says the way it communicated its decision to restrict an article was "unacceptable". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34YLCzz

High charges for rural broadband investigated by Ofcom

Homes are entitled to broadband connections of 10Mbps under government rules but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IBi1ox

MPs to investigate whether artists are paid fairly for streaming music

A new inquiry will examine whether artists and songwriters are paid fairly by services like Spotify. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3drRy7Y

'Person in jetpack' spotted flying again near LA airport

The new sighting on Wednesday was at 6,000ft (1,829m), seven miles from the airport, officials say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/374ecSR

Franco Manca owner Fulham Shore lambasts ailing rivals

Fulham Shore says too many restaurants thought they could "swim like Mark Spitz" but were barely afloat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H3jV0D

Marstons to cut up to 2,150 jobs amid new rules

The pub group says restrictions such as the Tier 3 measures in Liverpool will mean redundancies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33ZjBIT

Ryanair cuts back winter flight schedule

The airline says it is responding to increased flight restrictions imposed because of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37eQ2VA

Heineken fined for forcing pubs to stock too many of its beers

The regulator fines the firm's pubs division £2m for "seriously and repeatedly" breaching rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H5POoS

Virgin Australia boss quits ahead of new ownership

Paul Scurrah had reportedly clashed with Bain Capital over plans to make it a low cost-carrier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lLmDGK

A hit share market debut for BTS's music label

Big Hit Entertainment's shares more than doubled on debut on South Korea's Kospi exchange. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/318TKMP

How to win at video conferencing

LJ Rich looks at the tips and tricks to help you make video calls like an expert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33WhLbJ

Asos adds three million customers as profits soar amid pandemic

The online retailer now has 23.4 million customers, helping sales and profits to jump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ilgano

Twitter suspends accounts claiming to be black Trump supporters

The social media giant says the accounts broke its rules on spam and platform manipulation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nPPMlS

New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech

The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SU4nPc

US election 2020: How to spot disinformation

How can you spot false claims, influence campaigns and conspiracy theories on your social media feed? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H25GJ0

Ada Lovelace Day: '2020 has been a hard slog'

Women working in the technology sector describe their experiences of living through the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36ZDnpq

Shenzhen residents embrace digital currency

A trial of the currency proves popular, as China's central bank prepares to launch it later this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lKgL0z

Apple iPhone 12: The chip advance set to make smartphones smarter

A chip-making process pioneered in the Netherlands will let smartphones take the next leap forward. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H3AxVt

Unemployment rate hits highest level in three years

The UK unemployment rate surged to 4.5% between June and August, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31hI1vF

Micro Bit mini-computer gets new update

The new model will have an in-built microphone and speaker. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iRk443

Ada Lovelace Day: '2020 has been a hard slog'

Women working in the technology sector describe their experiences of living through the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ZDnpq

Apple iPhone 12: The chip advance set to make smartphones smarter

A chip-making process pioneered in the Netherlands will let smartphones take the next leap forward. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H3AxVt

Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves

Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Z5khp

Facebook bans Holocaust denial content

Mark Zuckerberg says his "thinking has evolved" as the social network changes strategy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SMMgdR

Covid: 'I don't want them to take my cab'

Taxi drivers with new electric cabs are struggling to meet loan payments and say they need more help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nEPRZE

Royal Mint coin celebrates own millennium-long history

The coin shows an image of a penny struck at the Tower of London after the mint moved there in 1279. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33REK7P

How it started: Belfast dad and daughter tweet goes global

The tweet is part of the "How it started. How it's going" trend on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iKYhuU

Yelp to label businesses accused of racist behaviour

An on-screen alert will be generated and new reviews temporarily disabled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IjcrGZ

Culture secretary disowns 'crass' jobs advert

Oliver Dowden says an advert suggesting that a ballerina retrain to work in "cyber" did not come from him. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jUKBif

Nobel: US auction theorists win Economics Prize

The work of Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson is used in the sale of airport slots and radio spectrums. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iMX99X

Culture secretary disowns 'crass' dancer advert

Oliver Dowden says an advert suggesting that a ballerina retrain to work in "cyber" did not come from him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jUKBif

Hospitality firms threaten legal action over lockdown

Industry leaders will challenge new local restrictions that could force pubs and other venues to close. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33R9tlo

British Airways' boss replaced amid industry's 'worst crisis'

Alex Cruz leaves British Airways after four years with the airline, replaced by Aer Lingus' Sean Doyle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nFEkJr

Australians sign Kevin Rudd's call for inquiry into Murdoch influence

More than 100,000 people support Kevin Rudd's call for a probe into Rupert Murdoch's media influence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Wy6et

Bank of England questions banks over negative rates

The UK would be following in the footsteps of countries like Japan if it cuts the cost of borrowing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dl088C

America's Cup: The tech helping Ineos Team UK prepare

BBC Click gets unique access to the UK’s entry into the America’s Cup sailing race. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/378RWHF

UK economy: Shoppers aid growth but slowdown ahead, says report

The UK economy may have grown by as much as 17% in the three months to September, says a forecaster. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nFJFAz

'I focus on earning money and then leaving Hong Kong'

How are protests and a new security law imposed by Beijing affecting Hong Kong's residents? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SMuTKc

Why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry

Bentley's Astrid Fontaine explains why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jNCZxR

Covid in Scotland: Pub valuations hit by restrictions

Pubs are now being given lower valuations because the calculations are based on profits affected by the coronavirus rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GVpvBA

Textile workers 'denied tens of millions in unpaid wages'

The retail industry says there has been inaction over the "injustice" of low paid textile workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lEe14P

Job Support Scheme: Concern mounts at Covid shutdown 'ripple effect'

The Labour Party and business groups fear workers will fall through gaps in the expanded support scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lyjD0d

Virtual puppets promise glitch-free video calls

October 10, 2020

Nvidia says its AI-powered method can facilitate video calls on very slow internet connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Ko0hY

Green entrepreneurs: Coffee for your face, bees for your booze

Sir David Attenborough and Prince William want people to come up with ideas to help the environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36LedL8

First women-only tailor’s opens on Savile Row

Savile Row has been known for delivering high quality men’s tailoring for more than 200 years. But things are now changing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jKm6Ee

Upside-down robot cleans up and other technology news

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

Carmakers compete to keep you entertained

Cars are not software on wheels yet, but the tech is heading that way as owners demand more features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ddlXag

Coronavirus: 'My bank account request disappeared down a hole'

Start-up firms are being "stifled" as they find it almost impossible to open a business bank account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33IdvN1

Local lockdowns: 'Our business has fallen off a cliff'

Liverpool entrepreneurs on their local lockdown: "Our business has fallen off a cliff". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GFNTHF

IBM to split into two as it reinvents itself

The world's first big computing giant wants to focus on higher-margin businesses like the cloud and AI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SGAi5A

Tim Hortons' UK expansion to create 2,000 jobs

The Canadian chain plans to open drive-thru outlets in every major UK city in the next two years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36Lq7op

UK chefs campaign for more political clout

The chefs want a minister for hospitality to fight for them during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iNn1m1

US Army trials augmented reality goggles for dogs

The goggles could let handlers direct their dogs from a safe distance, the army says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30OosKV

Final flight for British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes

British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nvorVR

Asda launches 'first of its kind' flu jab service

The supermarket is offering free jabs to eligible people and an £8 charge for everyone else, from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nyjcoK

Final flight for British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes

British Airways' last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nvorVR

TalkTalk share price surges 16% on takeover offer by Toscafund

The bid offer from investment firm Toscafund values the telecoms firm at £1.1bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iGVcvJ

Facebook bans Cornwall therapist's 'sexual' nipple tattoo ads

Vicky Morgan is trained to draw tattoos for cancer survivors who lost breasts through a mastectomy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3daprtZ

EasyJet warns of heavy losses and continuing flight cuts

The airline will fly at 25% capacity into next year, with losses in 2020 possibly topping £800m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iGHBEH

Four years and counting: The epic China-US takeover

The deadline for a Chinese firm's buyout of an American rival has already been extended 16 times. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34D310m

UK passport photo checker shows bias against dark-skinned women

Website flagged twice as many dark-skinned women's photos as those from light-skinned men in BBC test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I290UV

Government to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case

The UK has settled a lawsuit brought by a tech firm over the government's contract bidding process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33ErmDW

Government to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case

The UK has settled a lawsuit brought by a tech firm over the government's contract bidding process. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33ErmDW

Coronavirus: Up to £258m self-employment grants 'error or fraud' - HMRC

HMRC says hundreds of millions of pounds in grants for the self-employed may have been fraudulent or paid in error. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33EKou3

Homebuyers look to country and coast to escape cities

Searches for homes in villages and seaside resorts have doubled, says property website Rightmove. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SCKziU

Covid: Taskforce to look at virus testing for UK arrivals

Travellers to the UK may soon be able to get a Covid-19 test to end their 14-day quarantine early. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HYOWTq

Coronavirus: Almost 900 Manchester Airports Group job cuts

Passenger numbers at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports have fallen by 27m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33EeJZG

Covid: Pubs and restaurants in central Scotland to close

The new rules will apply to all licensed premises in the central belt of the country - including Glasgow and Edinburgh. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GHerbs

Extreme poverty set for first rise since 1998, World Bank warns

Covid-19 is expected to cause a big rise in those living on less than $1.90 a day, says the World Bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GMeWAM

Should your accelerator pedal curb your speeding?

The EU proposes fitting all new cars with technology that makes it harder to exceed the speed limit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33DOand

2019 general election: Tories halved spending on Facebook ads

The party switched focus to YouTube, although spent £2.1m less on campaigning overall than in 2017. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34r7nYo

France passes new law to protect child influencers

The legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gy5NMz

GlaxoSmithKline tells staff to turn off Covid app at work

The company tells BBC News the app is not needed because its workplaces are Covid-secure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Bphsf

Microsoft probed over aim to double black staff numbers

The firm is spending $150m on its new diversity and inclusion initiative. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GqJtEN

Amazon: Jeff Bezos pressed over union 'spying' by MEPs

It comes after a leaked memo suggests the firm is investing in software to monitor union activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iFq8g3

Greene King to close dozens of pubs and cut 800 jobs

The pub giant blames tighter coronavirus restrictions and the winding down of the furlough scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jKucwY

Billionaires see fortunes rise by 27% during the pandemic

Billionaires have grown their wealth by 27% during the crisis, with industrial and tech bosses earning most. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34zhAlS

Pure Gym personal trainer sorry for 'very ill-judged' slavery post

Matt Simpson's post on PureGym's Facebook account said the workout was to mark Black History Month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lpZyt9

Hull fuel firm bans NHS test and trace app at work

Workers have been told to switch off Bluetooth on their mobile phones while at work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36FD3MH

Union-tracking software proposed by Amazon