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An AI-backed mobile app is helping farmers in rural areas gain critical information for their crops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VllDhp

Using tech to prevent car theft in Cameroon

A Cameroon startup is using mobile and satellite communications to track down stolen cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39wtscb

Brushing: When Amazon packages arrive that you didn't order

Zoe Kleinman looks at the sneaky way some sellers are trying to boost their products on Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36nTP21

Facebook and Google 'complicit' in Vietnam censorship

Rights group Amnesty has accused Facebook and Google of increasingly blocking criticism and dissent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lnQYKT

Currys PC World apologises after gift cards wiped

The company is still assessing how many customers may have been affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VhmIGO

Zoom boosts sales forecast as pandemic drags on

The pandemic has transformed the fortunes of the video conferencing firm, once a niche tech name. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qeL9TJ

China-US trade war: Beijing escalates tit-for-tat with Washington

Beijing has introduced tough new laws which restrict the export of "controlled items". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mpFGHx

China gets tough on firms over single-use plastics

It is part of a wider push to improve China's ranking as the world's biggest producer of plastic waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37CPB6r

China-US trade war: Beijing escalates tit-for-tat with Washington

Beijing has introduced tough new laws which restrict the export of "controlled items". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mpFGHx

Why shops are going over to the 'dark' side

Some retailers are converting stores into mini-distribution hubs in response to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mkFqD

Debenhams faces uncertain future as JD Sports quits rescue talks

The move could leave the firm on the brink of collapse, with the possible loss of up to 12,000 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VkbfGz

Christmas tree sales boom as people decorate early

It's a bumper year for British tree growers as customers look for some early festive cheer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lovca2

How machine learning is allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home

Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qmLST0

Facebook News will pay UK outlets for content in 2021

Starting in January, Facebook will pay UK publishers for some - but not all - of their content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpMymA

Unilever explores four-day working week

The owner of Dove soap and Ben & Jerry's ice cream is testing a shorter week in New Zealand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37njyXN

Topshop owner Arcadia goes into administration

Although the fall of the retail group puts 13,000 jobs at risk, there will be no immediate redundancies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36ksCNP

DeepMind 'solves diseases science mystery' with AI

The advance is expected to accelerate research into a host of human diseases, including Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vgk7gz

Currys PC World apologises after gift cards wiped

The company is still assessing how many customers may have been affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VhmIGO

Microsoft files patent to record and score meetings on body language

Facial expressions and how long staff speak for would contribute to a score given to a meeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qecWUl

Microsoft files patent to record and score meetings on body language

Facial expressions and how long staff speak for would contribute to a score given to a meeting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qecWUl

Italy fines Apple €10m over iPhone water-resistance claims

Italy's competition authority has fined Apple €10m for misleading claims about the iPhone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37pPif7

Has Topshop boss Philip Green done anything wrong?

Every generation has its business pantomime villain - what's the real story with Philip Green? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mA2RyA

Is my pension ruined if a retail empire crumbles?

The expected collapse of Topshop owner Arcadia means many pension holders are likely to take a hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qgLDIT

New Lloyds boss may land £5.5m pay day

Charlie Nunn is to replace Antonio Horta-Osorio, who leaves the bank in the summer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jxafw3

Ransomware halts classes for 115,000 Baltimore pupils

Baltimore County public schools shut after a cyber-attack knocks lessons offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fMyQt4

Caffè Nero: Asda's Issa brothers make a bid the cafe chain

The billionaire Issa brothers have offered to buy the chain, which is struggling to pay its rents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qduDTV

Covid: Shops in England can open for longer in run-up to Christmas

Local authorities will be allowed to temporarily waive rules restricting retail opening hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37lJSle

Could Cornwall see a Lithium-ion battery revolution?

British Lithium is prospecting in the county to find economically viable seams of the element. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mmT5jx

Zappos ex-boss and Las Vegas entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, 46, dies after house fire

Tony Hsieh led online retailer Zappos, acquired by Amazon, and helped transform central Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o3GGkP

Utah monolith: Has the mysterious metal object disappeared?

Utah officials and images on social media suggest the shiny desert structure has been taken down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qa8Zjt

Coronavirus: Qantas adds to job cuts by outsourcing 2,000 roles

The Australian airline had already announced the loss of 6,000 staff as it tackles virus downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o5VxeD

Coronavirus: Investment scams quadruple since virus lockdown

Fraudsters have been using more sophisticated tactics to steal millions from UK investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39ruQgg

Huawei ban from UK 5G network brought forward

The cut-off date of September for the installation of new equipment is earlier than expected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36hnzhg

The tech allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home

Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qmLST0

Arcadia: Topshop owner faces collapse within hours

The collapse of the group, which includes Topshop and Dorothy Perkins, would put 13,000 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mnj5et

Huawei ban from UK 5G network brought forward

The cut-off date of September for the installation of new equipment is earlier than expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36hnzhg

The photographers capturing buildings and biscuits in 3D

Photographers are scanning landmarks in stunning 3D detail and putting them on the internet. Why? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3maWS3p

Robot does yard work and security, plus other tech news

Jen Copestake looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36ftLpZ

Arcadia: Sir Philip Green 'must plug Arcadia pension hole'

His retail empire, including Topshop and Dorothy Perkins, is understood to be on the brink of collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oaqQEX

How green and profitable are e-scooters?

Wayne Ting, chief executive of e-scooter firm Lime, says there's room for improvement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JibCyJ

Coronavirus: Suspend peak rail fares over Christmas, says Labour

A surge in travel is expected when restrictions across the UK are eased between 23 and 27 December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q9M73E

How green and profitable are e-scooters?

Wayne Ting, chief executive of e-scooter firm Lime, says there's room for improvement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JibCyJ

Zappos ex-boss and Las Vegas entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, 46, dies after house fire

Tony Hsieh led online retailer Zappos, acquired by Amazon, and helped transform central Las Vegas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o3GGkP

Arcadia: Buyers to 'pick over carcass' of Topshop owner, says former boss

Breaking up the Arcadia empire is 'the only way' forward, former chief executive Lord Rose says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q5VJMF

Covid: Road and rail changes planned for Christmas travel spike

Around 500 miles of roadworks are being cleared to ease congestion on motorways over the festive period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mfFKte

Algorithms: Public sector urged to be open about role in decision-making

Officials must understand limits of computer models and risks of bias, government advisory body says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39hZLM5

Black Friday comes early for shoppers this year

Shoppers took advantage of early Black Friday offers, but could face delays in getting their orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HJ8rQh

Balenciaga to unveil new collection in video game

The fashion house is following rivals in finding innovative ways to showcase their lines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fIgM2Z

Royal Mail could save £225m by cutting Saturday post, regulator says

The postal regulator says it could drop weekend letter deliveries and still meet people's needs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33oFf8J

Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over cyber attack

Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over the cyber attack on the club last week that forced them to shut down their systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fGaYHe

Fears mount over future of Topshop owner Arcadia

Talks about borrowing £30m have reportedly failed, potentially putting 15,000 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V8fpkS

Your data and how it is used to gain your vote

How much is really known about the data bought by political parties, and how it is used? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lkwcfn

TSB owner Sabadell considers bank's future as BBVA deal scrapped

The Spanish bank is seeking "strategic alternatives" after scrapping a merger with BBVA. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lbTnIy

Is there a gap between public and private sector pay?

The chancellor has been making some claims about pay in the public and private sectors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J2sc65

Utah monolith: Internet sleuths got there, but its origins are still a mystery

The metal monolith sits deep in a desert easy to get lost in, so officials did not reveal its location. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37b5wZ9

Why are Scottish ministers selling a superyacht?

The 25m vintage yacht was found in storage at the nationalised Ferguson shipyard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/366nqgw

Brexit: Face-to-face trade talks to resume in London

In-person meetings were suspended when EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier had to self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/366LLCT

China slaps tariffs on Australian wine as tensions grow

It has been investigating the "dumping" of cheap wines in China - an accusation Australia denies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nXjtAM

New rules to limit Google and Facebook's market power

The two tech giants account for around 80% of the £14bn ($18.7bn) spent on online advertising in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37d39Fb

New rules to limit Google and Facebook's market power

The two tech giants account for around 80% of the £14bn ($18.7bn) spent on online advertising in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37d39Fb

Dyson to spend $3.67bn on new technologies

The company's investments will mostly be in Singapore, the UK and the Philippines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/367M802

The photographers capturing buildings and biscuits in 3D

Photographers are scanning landmarks in stunning 3D detail and putting them on the internet. Why? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3maWS3p

Black Friday: Next, M&S and Wilko shun sales event

Although Black Friday spending in the UK is set to soar in 2020, some brands won't be taking part. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/367eCXJ

Rishi Sunak faces state pension conundrum

Official forecasts suggest the state pension will rise by 4.1% in April 2022 when unemployment is high. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33kL0Ee

October redundancies double last year's rate

With Covid cases rising and uncertainty over government support, employers planned 51,000 job cuts from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39e72wq

New jobs in UK hospitality sector 'non-existent'

Recruitment firms say restaurants, bars and hotels are the worst-hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m94wLw

Amazon spends $500m on bonuses for Christmas staff

The money for frontline UK and US staff is a thank-you for working through the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m9Kqkp

If public spending was £100, how would it be split?

Every year the chancellor doles out billions of pounds of taxpayer money, but where does it go? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pYribn

Bar chain owner: 'This is pure and simple business torture'

Bar chain owner Martin Greenhow says hospitality is "on the brink of financial collapse". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39kgrSX

Rural broadband: Where has all the money gone?

Network and service providers ask why the government's £5bn for rural broadband has been slashed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m95FCI

Hospitality is 'bearing the brunt' of tier pain

UK Hospitality warns its members are facing mass redundancies as England tiers are revealed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ldvi3T

AWS: Amazon web outage breaks vacuums and doorbells

Smart-home owners are left without service as an AWS outage breaks device functionality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fA3pCb

TikTok sale deadline pushed back to December

A new plan for a sell-off of its US assets has been submitted to the US government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39hbp9W

M&S warns Brexit may affect 15% of NI food lines

Retailer Marks & Spencer says that some of its food product lines may be unavailable in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nZWF3u

German property company collapses with my pension

Thousands of pension holders owed more than a billion pounds despite promises their money was safe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mav6Ur

Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts

Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m83PCa

Boohoo appoints former judge Sir Brian Leveson to probe company's ethics

Sir Brian Leveson will oversee the company's efforts to monitor its suppliers more closely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3matk5F

Noteworthy: Clydesdale Bank's demise

Phasing out the Clydesdale Bank brand will see the firm's banknotes begin to disappear from circulation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/377NDuh

Rishi Sunak: I have to make tough choices on public pay

The chancellor said that he could not justify a wage rise for all public sector workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q1nfeg

Cho Ju-bin: 40 years jail for South Korean chatroom sex abuse group leader

South Korean Cho Ju-bin ran a group which blackmailed girls into sharing sexual videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nYz8zK

Edith Whiskers: How an imaginary gran got millions of Spotify streams

The strange story of a chart topping cartoon nan and her TikTok success. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/366RqZB

The Last of Us 2 wins big at Golden Joysticks

The breakout post-apocalyptic game that's won praise for its writing and acting took home six prizes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nWwhaw

Covid-19 could 'cut pay by £1,200 a year by 2025' - think tank

The virus is one of three "once in a lifetime" recent economic shocks says the Resolution Foundation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/363ESlM

Coronavirus: Shanghai rises to become world's most connected city

London has been dethroned from top spot as the coronavirus pandemic reverses "a century of progress". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nW29Mp

Why don't Facebook and Apple like each other?

Relations between the two companies are at an all-time low. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39h0GMQ

Union backlash over public sector pay freeze

Leaders of Britain's biggest unions vow to resist chancellor's freeze on workers who "risked everything". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3laB8Dc

Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts

Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m83PCa

Covid: Pub industry tells the PM it faces 'darkest of moments'

More than 50 executives call for evidence justifying industry's Covid restrictions to be published. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l34BiB

Britons 'misunderstand and distrust economics data'

Groups such as the media and politicians need to explain economics data better, a study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/367QBj2

Spending Review: Rishi Sunak 'hasn't gone far enough'

Under-30s have been hit hard by Covid, so what did they think of the chancellor's Spending Review? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KverNp

Gigabit broadband: Watered-down plans a 'kick in the teeth'

Now the aim is to reach 85% of homes in the UK with gigabit broadband speeds by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nT8Cb2

TikTok offers feature to avoid seizure triggers

It is designed to protect people with photosensitive epilepsy from potentially harmful content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J99rO7

Phone addiction not driven by notifications, study finds

Users check their phones automatically, like a smoker would light a cigarette, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l5E6sD

Spending Review: Millions face cut in value of workplace pensions

Women and new retirees likely to be hit hardest by the planned change - but not before 2030. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/375qwk9

Spending Review: Key points from Rishi Sunak's statement

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out what the government will spend next year. Here are the headlines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39l8oFP

YouTube suspends US news channel for Covid 'cure'

The right-wing channel has been favoured by President Trump in recent days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l6Z6PE

Spending review: Chancellor warns of 'lasting' damage to UK economy

Official forecasts warn the UK economy will shrink 11.3% this year due to the impact of the virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/366CsD3

Low-paid public sector workers to get £250 pay rise

Public sector pay will be frozen but low-paid and NHS workers will get raises, the chancellor has said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KzMUKJ

Spending Review: Unemployed predicted to rise to 2.6 million

The chancellor says the "economic emergency" has "just begun", but promises more help for the jobless. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37aIzWb

‘My electric car is helping to power my home’

OVO Energy's trial allows some electric car owners to turn their vehicles into mini power stations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nUfFAd

AliExpress: India continues to ban China apps amid standoff

The ban comes even as the two neighbours are in talks to ease border tensions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nUwds2

Bookstagram: Influencers sharing their passion for reading

Reading influencers grew in popularity during lockdown as people fell back in love with books. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fwauU5

Harrabin: Now will the Treasury go green?

As Boris Johnson is driving UK emissions down, is his chancellor preparing to drive them back up? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33bbfgj

US-China trade war: Trump gives one last twist

The US says it will impose tariffs on twist ties, used to seal bread bags and tie up cables. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o0tPQB

Coronavirus: Second-hand website becomes latest unicorn start-up

India's Cars24's value rises above US$1bn as people look for alternatives to public transport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fuBW4R

How sunshine can make the railways greener

The railways in the UK, Australia and India getting power from the sun in different ways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fwrzNF

Brain imaging technology designed for babies

Scientists demonstrate a scanning device that will make it easier to study the brain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JbRe21

'My dream flat left me with a £20,000 repair bill'

The government's shared ownership scheme has left some with rising fees and huge debts, BBC Panorama finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J7hUkT

Spending Review: Chancellor to set out government spending plans

Rishi Sunak's spending review comes amid a difficult economic backdrop caused by the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l3CqQy

New aircraft spy opportunities amid aerospace woes

Start-up firms target regional routes around the world with quiet, cheap electric aircraft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33cx4w3

NS&I apologises for delays amid savers' exodus

It says sorry to those struggling to get through on the phone on the day cuts in savings rates take effect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q1ssTA

Streaming payments 'threaten the future of music,' says Elbow's Guy Garvey

Elbow's Guy Garvey tells MPs that "musicians can't afford to pay the rent" with streaming royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/360pnLu

Egypt singer Mohamed Ramadan faces lawsuit over photo with Israelis

Mohamed Ramadan is accused of "insulting the Egyptian people" with the images from a Dubai party. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fvS3PG

Amazon Sidewalk comes to UK

The service uses other people's broadband to build a neighbourhood network for its devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39icxdD

How to 'disappear' on Happiness Avenue in Beijing

A group of volunteers trying to avoid surveillance cameras took more than two hours to walk 1km. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39pcbSz

UK car industry warns of £55bn no-deal Brexit hit

Big losses will be seen in the next five years if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU, the sector warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35YYrvj

Rishi Sunak: Why should I care what he says?

The chancellor will set out his plans for government spending, but will it be bad or good news for you? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/360fDRh

Most Black Friday products 'were same price or cheaper' beforehand

Nine in ten products are the same price or cheaper before the sale, finds consumer group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J8fB0A

Director Tristram Shapeero apologises to Lukas Gage after unmuted comments

Tristram Shapeero has apologised publicly to Lukas Gage after making comments about his apartment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ag7WZ

Huawei ban: UK networks breaking new law face big fines

The Telecommunications Security Bill bans the involvement of Huawei in the UK's 5G mobile network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HvryNF

Pets prove 'a lifesaver' for lockdown loneliness

Pets at Home reports soaring sales as people increasingly turned to animals for solace amid the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UVQJvQ

Huawei ban: UK networks breaking new law face big fines

The Telecommunications Security Bill bans the involvement of Huawei in the UK's 5G mobile network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HvryNF

Brexit: Hauliers fear 'mayhem' at Holyhead port

There are claims Holyhead port will not be ready for the end of the Brexit transition period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2URFx3g

Disabled children's names revealed in Bristol City Council email

The email revealing hundreds of names of children was sent by Bristol City Council. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fsxXFQ

The Lilium Jet makes a vertical take-off

The Lilium Jet makes a vertical take-off in a test flight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ja5gRN

Covid-19: World's top latex glove maker shuts factories

Malaysia's Top Glove will close more than half of its plants after a surge in virus cases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3958q4q

Coronavirus: Retail workers 'scared' as cases surge

Workers rights groups say employers must do more to protect staff as coronavirus cases surge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J63XUd

Protect leaseholders from cladding removal costs, say MPs

The state should foot the bill for removing flammable materials from high-rise buildings, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l0twmT

Covid-19: Arrivals in England to be able to cut quarantine if they pay for test

People arriving in England can end their self-isolation with a negative test taken after five days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nRHOYJ

New aircraft spy opportunities amid aerospace woes

Start-up firms target regional routes around the world with quiet, cheap electric aircraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33cx4w3

Sunak begins planning for a post-Covid economy

The Spending Review marks the start of the chancellor's economic recovery planning. Here's what to watch for. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fE135n

Goodbye ATMs. How local shops offer access to cash

Is this the post-Covid future for millions of people who still need to pay using notes and coins? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33bHBYw

The film crews being directed from a continent away

The pandemic has led to a big rise in remote filming, with directors miles away from the set. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36YOE7R

Janet Yellen: Biden to pick 'first female treasury secretary'

Janet Yellen served as the head of the America's central bank under Barack Obama. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Vq3l4

Apple's security chief charged with bribery

The company's head of security is charged with planning to swap iPads for gun permits from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ftsWwx

Covid: What are the new rules for pubs around the UK?

New rules for pubs in England come into effect on 2 December after the second lockdown ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f9kTUv

Snapchat Spotlight to pay users $1m a day for viral hits

Its new Spotlight feature will use an algorithm to recommend "the most engaging" posts to a user. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nKp3WY

TikTok star, 16, becomes first to hit 100m followers

Charli D'Amelio hit the record just days after becoming involved in a row over a video. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UQFODJ

New Covid rules 'rub salt in the wounds', say pubs

England's hospitality sector warns post-lockdown restrictions risk putting firms out of business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J5l6gS

British Airways sells off bowls to bedding as it shifts surplus stock

The airline is selling thousands of items, including memorabilia from its retired 747 aircraft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/370cIHt

PlayStation 5: Amazon investigation over missing consoles

Some users received kitchen equipment or pet food instead of their anticipated consoles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/398wAeo

Smart doorbells 'easy target for hackers' study finds

UK watchdog Which says consumers are at risk of having their home networks compromised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/371DlM9

Google: Garage owner takes on tech firm over fake reviews

A car salesman says he felt "helpless" when the tech giant refused to delete damaging comments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35QCG0Q

Scotland's national investment bank launches

A laser technology firm in Glasgow receives the first backing from the bank which aims to encourage sustainable innovation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Rdes6

Coronavirus: NI ministers discussing lockdown financial support

It is understood the proposed £300m package will support those hit by the new restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lV9ATL

Covid: A fifth of disabled people have work requests refused

One in five disabled people say they have to choose between staying safe or keeping their jobs under current furlough rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UTgZH3

Covid-19: China pushes for QR code based global travel system

QR codes - bar codes that can be read by mobile phones - have been used in China during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J3Ors5

Could these headphones give you a better night's sleep?

Lara Lewington looks at some of the latest wearable sleep devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35VgZNh

Manchester United hit by cyber attack but say fan data safe

Manchester United reveal they have been hit by a "sophisticated" cyber attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Vk67H

Satellite to measure shape of the world's oceans

It may look like a dog house in space, but Sentinel-6 will make the most precise map of ocean height. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Zcmkm

Cheltenham family tragedy turned into Linda & Joan video game

A programmer is telling the story of "the worst year of his life" through an interactive video game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UQDRHm

Google: Garage owner takes on tech firm over fake reviews

A car salesman says he felt "helpless" when the tech giant refused to delete damaging comments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35QCG0Q

Covid-19: China pushes for QR code based global travel system

QR codes - bar codes that can be read by mobile phones - have been used in China during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J3Ors5

Covid-19 pandemic: Merkel 'worried' about vaccines for poor countries

The German leader voices concern after top economic powers promise a fair distribution of vaccines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lUWUvT

The film crews being directed from a continent away

The pandemic has led to a big rise in remote filming, with directors miles away from the set. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36YOE7R

Fur industry faces uncertain future due to Covid

Europe's fur industry faces uncertain future after Denmark's mass mink cull due to Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kUfy5O

Rishi Sunak says Spending Review will not spell austerity

The chancellor says he will uphold pre-Covid funding pledges on police, nurses and schools. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fm3zNr

What is a Spending Review? How will it affect you?

The chancellor will announce his public service spending plans in uniquely difficult circumstances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZHgcJf

Kellogg's and Britvic attack plan to ban junk food ads online

Firms including Kellogg's and Britvic say the to tackle childhood obesity is "disproportionate". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lVxy0X

Coronavirus: £3bn for NHS but Sunak warns of 'economic shock' to come

Borrowing - which hit a record £22.3bn in October - cannot go on indefinitely, chancellor says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/396upYv

Smaller turkeys on the menu this Christmas

Fearful that lockdown will extend until Christmas, households have been ordering smaller turkeys. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UOnsmB

Covid: Can we rescue the office Christmas party this year?

Some companies are finding ingenious ways of getting into the Christmas spirit against the odds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nCKcCw

iPhone 12, Pixel 5 and Mate 40 Pro cameras put to the test

BBC Click puts four of the latest phones - including the iPhone 12 and Pixel 5 - to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35UbVZe

Four reasons Topshop is not the brand it once was

The chain's parent company is understood to be seeking emergency funding after being hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36V2TdW

'Thanksgiving To Go': Americans splash out on takeaways

Restaurants across the US are drawing in customers with their Thanksgiving takeaway menus this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UNR0kp

ICYMI: Piano playing in surgery and Covid safety robots

A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KjzIJR

Dutch journalist gatecrashes EU defence video conference

Daniel Verlaan joined the meeting after the Dutch defence minister posted login details on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nKzWZa

Households face £21 rise in energy bills in 2021

Ofgem is considering the rise to help energy firms which have been hit by a jump in unpaid bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35MA0kH

Christmas tree sales to go ahead despite lockdown

Tree farms and sellers can open from Saturday, even as other non-essential retail remains closed in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KhcgwP

Fed fights White House move to end some Covid support measures

The US central bank says lending programmes being closed down by the government are still needed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Ozoer

Trump Twitter ‘hack’: Dutch police question researcher

A security researcher claims he accessed Donald Trump's Twitter account by guessing his password. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pO6IKw

Iconic 'Goldeneye' telescope to be shut down

The iconic Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico is to be dismantled, officials announce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IRZXq6

OneWeb satellite internet company is officially reborn

Now owned jointly by UK taxpayers and an Indian conglomerate, OneWeb formally emerges from bankruptcy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KuLRfn

British Gas faces strikes over pay and conditions row

The GMB union ballots members over a worsening dispute about new "fire and rehire" contracts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36QaQBi

YouTube adds ads but won't pay all content-makers

YouTube says ads will now appear on videos from small-time creators - but they won't get a cut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lSrsP8

UK borrowing hits highest October level on record

The government borrowed £22.3bn in October - its highest for the month since records began. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lRyFPs

Early Christmas shopping helps boost retail sales

Sales rose for the sixth consecutive month in October, official statistics show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kPvQga

Maybach: Strong sales in China drive double sales

The luxury car brand owned by Daimler wants to tap into China's ambitious electric vehicle targets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kh4xii

UK's National Cyber Force comes out of the shadows

It will use offensive capabilities to counter threats from terrorists, criminals and hostile states. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ISREuz

Magnetic spray could aid drug delivery and other news

Jen Copestake looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pI7fxz

How Instagram helped me cope with cancer

Gabrielle Livingstone felt alone and scared knowing her dad was not going to get better. She set out to support others affected by parents with cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35MhyJb

YouTube, Facebook and Twitter align to fight Covid vaccine conspiracies

Fake news about vaccines could hamper the effort to end the pandemic, says a fact-checking group. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lNRKSw

Pope Francis: Vatican investigates Brazilian model Instagram photo like

A Vatican spokesperson tells the Guardian newspaper the "like" did not come from the Holy See. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nIbUhs

Wands revive memories of the smart home dream

Lights, heating and fridges were all supposed to be internet connected, but it never really happened. Why? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pKKIjO

Port troubles leave UK bookseller with no books

Congestion at Felixstowe Port in Suffolk is proving a major headache for importers before Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UJTyjq

Wands revive memories of the smart home dream

Lights, heating and fridges were all supposed to be internet connected, but it never really happened. Why? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pKKIjO

Facebook's Instagram 'failed self-harm responsibilities'

The NSPCC says a fall in takedowns of graphic content put children at greater risk. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lM9fCA

Millions of public sector workers face pay freeze

The pay of 5.5m workers could be capped as the government tries to bolster the public finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/330HLSC

Covid has 'devastating' impact on gender equality

Britain could slip back in terms of workplace equality, but there are signs of hope, a charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nIJNhM

TUC: Young people saw record job losses this summer

More under-24s made redundant in three months than the whole of 2019, analysis finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fjzePA

Peacocks and Jaeger fall into administration

More than 4,700 jobs and 500 shops at risk after the collapse of the fashion chains. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ITXSKL

Brexit talks suspended after positive Covid test

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier says a member of his team has tested positive for the virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IUjXs1

Wirecard scandal: German MPs question ex-boss Braun

A criminal case is under way in Germany's biggest post-war accounting scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lNFJMH

Paul Hollywood: Trolling Bake Off finalists 'disgusting'

The show's judge hits back at people on social media who attacked finalist Laura this week online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36I45Ba

Cineworld eyes UK cinema closures and rescue deal

The cinema chain has appointed restructuring experts to negotiate unlocking more cash from lenders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nyAvow

Covid: One in three UK hospitality firms fear collapse

The sector, which has been hit hard by Covid, is the most downbeat about its prospects, data suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nvQHXQ

Climate change: Can sending fewer emails really save the planet?

UK officials are reportedly considering asking us to stop sending "thanks" emails - but why? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ffFIii

Climate change: Can sending fewer emails really save the planet?

UK officials are reportedly considering asking us to stop sending "thanks" emails - but why? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ffFIii

PS5 launch day delivery delays and row over who is to blame

Huge demand for the new PlayStation, coupled with its size, means pre-orders may not arrive on time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lNxNLv

PS5 launch day delivery delays and row over who is to blame

Huge demand for the new PlayStation, coupled with its size, means pre-orders may not arrive on time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lNxNLv

Royal Mail parcel revenues overtake letters for first time

Online shopping during the pandemic means turnover from parcels surpasses letters for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lMLavl

Have women CEOs coped better with Covid than men?

Have women bosses coped with the pandemic better than their male counterparts? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nD8Jr0

ComparetheMarket fined £17.9m over competition law breach

Contracts meant getting the best home insurance deals was not as "simples" as its adverts suggest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IKzquR

ComparetheMarket fined £17.9m over competition law breach

Contracts meant getting the best home insurance deals was not as "simples" as its adverts suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IKzquR

ComparetheMarket fined £17.9m over competition law breach

Contracts meant getting the best home insurance deals was not as "simples" as its adverts suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IKzquR

How electric cars are charged and how far they go: your questions answered

We answer your top questions on electric cars - on charging, on range and on battery life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UErm1m

President Xi at Apec: China pledges to open up its 'super-sized' economy

Chinese president Xi Jinping says it will import more high-quality goods and sign more trade deals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36NFQBQ

Vietnam economy is Asia's shining star during Covid

The South East Asian nation has benefited from the working from home electronics boom from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kR0ar6

Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'

The lawsuit argued the iPhone-maker slowed down device performance to make users buy newer models. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IPAJcb

Apprentice redundancy numbers rise: 'I was devastated'

Two-thirds more apprenticeships ended in redundancy as Covid hit employers, BBC figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fkdDqc

Coronavirus: 'We need to know if we can re-open after lockdown’

Struggling businesses say they want more clarity about what happens when lockdown ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kRXgSZ

Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'

The lawsuit argued the iPhone-maker slowed down device performance to make users buy newer models. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IPAJcb

Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices

Content moderators say the tech giant is "risking lives" for profit in the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HfaeML

UK giant Unilever bets on vegan food with 'scary target'

The consumer giant wants a significant slice of sales to be plant-based as vegan foods take off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35I3lwF

MeowTalk: Alexa developer’s app to translate cat’s miaow

The technology listens to miaows and includes feline emotions like happy, sad or hungry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KljH6k

Halfords boosted by growing demand for escooters

The retailer saw sales of electric-powered scooters rise despite road restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35HshEQ

Boeing's 737 Max cleared to fly in the US after crashes

The jet has been grounded since March 2019, after two crashes that together killed 346 people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IKVrd9

Apple slashes commission fees to developers on its App Store

Those who earn less than $1m this year will see their commission charge halved in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pMz5ZR

Nissan warns on its UK future without a Brexit deal

The carmaker, which runs Britain's biggest car plant, said the factory 'will not be sustainable'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UQjYQR

Apple slashes commission fees to developers on its App Store

Those who earn less than $1m this year will see their commission charge halved in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pMz5ZR

Endangered species: Gunshot detection technology deployed

The project uses audio recordings and AI to identify where a gun was fired from. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36Nk9Ss

House prices rise as Covid sparks rural relocation

Property prices in the South West of England have risen fastest in the UK, official statistics show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UF85Nf

Coronavirus: Head of NHS Test and Trace Dido Harding self-isolating

Baroness Harding tweeted she was alerted by the NHS app to stay at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IRkyuU

Clothes and food price rises push inflation higher

The UK's inflation rate, which tracks the prices of goods and services, increases to 0.7% in October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f7Qgjx

Vincent Reffet: French 'Jetman' dies in training accident

Vincent Reffet was part of the Jetman Dubai team, and performed airborne stunts around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35GGykW

Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin hits three-year high as investors jump in

The digital currency is close to an all-time record although experts warn about its volatility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38SM6eg

Gaming and friendship apps: How I beat loneliness

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to young people about how they got through it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IP5RIR

Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan

The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pBVn04

Trump fires cyber-security agency chief

Chris Krebs' reportedly angered Trump by running a website debunking election misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IJxrqU

Can tech really keep our teenagers safe online?

Smart technology using artificial intelligence is looking to keep youngsters safe online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lKzoSj

Covid-19 shakes up world’s most expensive city club

Hong Kong, Zurich and Paris now top the list pushing down Singapore and Osaka due to virus impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pFAW2g

Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin hits three-year high as investors jump in

The digital currency is close to an all-time record although experts warn about its volatility. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38SM6eg

Government told to ‘come clean’ over Covid deals by spending watchdog

The government has been accused of a lack of transparency over £18bn of Covid-related contracts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pxNV6h

Shift to electric cars will need 'Herculean' effort, says industry

A plan to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 will be challenging, the industry says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ILIU9x

CEO Secrets: 'Ask your investors for a yes or no'

Ryan Edwards, creator of Audoo, a system that logs songs played in public, gives his business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pAk1ya

Entertainers find new ways to pay the bills

With live venues closed and much filming on hold, celebrities are finding new ways to entertain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f6Yati

Facebook and Twitter's chiefs get grilled again

Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey face questions about how their platforms handled the US election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32SGkpf

Amazon launches online pharmacy service

It will sell prescription drugs initially in the US, with discounts for Prime users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pK5DDN

Covid: Hospitality boss says 660,000 jobs lost so far in 2020

The head of the industry's trade group tells MPs the jobs were lost before the latest lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nxmN5A

TikTok adds tougher parental controls

The app lets adults limit what children can search for and prevent strangers from seeing activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Pfimn

Shoppers warned against buying cheap electronics online

Some third-party sellers on Amazon, Wish and eBay are selling "extremely dangerous items". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pFxvJc

Travel rules changed for Christmas turkey farm workers

Seasonal workers are now able to work during quarantine to ensure demand for Christmas is met. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IJPGMC

Coronavirus: How to be happier while working from home

Tips on happier ways to work from home in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KgKH71

Cargo e-bike firm thrives in lockdown

A West Yorkshire company making deliveries for independent retailers has seen trade soar in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38PWBz1

Huawei sells youth brand over tech restrictions

The Chinese communications firm said Honor had been under pressure to find suppliers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kzcmfX

Workers supplying UK retailers allege exploitation

Workers in Indian factories supplying Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer and Ralph Lauren say they are being exploited. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36GCyAi

EasyJet slumps to a loss as Covid hits demand

The airline reports an annual loss for the first time in its 25-year history as demand collapses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H6xM6e

Huawei sells youth brand over tech restrictions

The Chinese communications firm said Honor had been under pressure to find suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kzcmfX

Elon Musk's personal fortune rockets after eventful week

The billionaire has had an eventful few days and now Tesla is to be included in a major US index. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35A61MM

Radio France Internationale publishes obituaries of people still alive

Public radio station RFI says a "technical problem" meant the obituaries were published prematurely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Ny91d

Airbnb plans public share sale despite pandemic

The filing by the home rental web site offers a closer look at the loss-making firm's finances. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pyFWWs

Biden vows to set 'rules of the road' on trade

US president-Elect's comments come as 15 Asia Pacific countries including China sign historic trade pact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f4edIv

Elon Musk's personal fortune rockets after eventful week

The billionaire has had an eventful few days and now Tesla is to be included in a major US index. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35A61MM

StockX: Asian sneakerheads give trainer traders a spring in their step

A trading platform allowing people to buy and sell sneakers like shares is expanding into the region. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f3kKTM

Zuckerberg and Dorsey to be quizzed by Senate following Biden vote victory

Facebook and Twitter's chiefs are being quizzed by senators again, and it's Democrats they now fear. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UC55Ba

Entertainers find new ways to pay the bills

With live venues closed and much filming on hold, celebrities are finding new ways to entertain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f6Yati

Senior jobs with flexible hours 'get 20% more female applicants'

Women are more likely to apply for senior roles if they offer flexible hours, a study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f6Oj6N

Transgender struggle: 'I had to keep who I was secret'

Former RAF pilot Caroline Paige and other transgender campaigners detail their equality struggles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UuTELQ

Inventors design high-tech helmets for Covid protection

For two months, Yezin Al-Qaysi has been riding the Toronto subway wearing a huge black "mad helmet". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f0HVOx

Airbnb plans public share sale despite pandemic

The filing by the home rental web site offers a closer look at the loss-making firm's finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pyFWWs

Heathrow workers plan four-day December strike

Heathrow says the airport will keep operating despite the walk-out by workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36IRdea

NHS Covid-19 app suffers 'blue screen' glitch

Many users report the iPhone version of the contact-tracing app gets "stuck" on launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32PWdwF

Kamala Harris: Facebook removes racist posts about US vice-president-elect

Democrats have criticised the social network for not doing enough to remove hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32MU2tK

FTSE 100 jumps on second Covid vaccine hopes

News of a breakthrough by US drugs firm Moderna follows last week's positive results from Pfizer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ut4odE

Health and beauty boss Matthew Moulding in line for £830m payout

The owner of the firm behind Lookfantastic is set for one of the biggest payments in UK corporate history. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35xIXyo

Virtual office Christmas parties organised on Zoom

Businesses have planned online events including wreath-making and murder mystery parties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pAPUqc

Capcom hack: Up to 350,000 people's information stolen

Up to 350,000 customers and staff could have had their information stolen in a ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lCs0bJ

Clintons boss: Supermarkets selling greeting cards 'grossly unfair'

Supermarkets should not be able to sell non-essential goods in lockdown, says boss of Clintons cards. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IvZZEt

'The pot's empty and we'll have nowhere to hide'

Ian and Lindsey Beagle run a catering business and feel they don't have enough support during coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K7aPkt

Technical glitch closes Australian Stock Exchange

The shutdown was linked to a software issue that created inaccurate market data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Us8DGm

How AI is helping lung cancer patients in Covid-19 era

A ground breaking study using artificial intelligence is taking place at a London hospital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H5kPd3

Covid-19: Stop anti-vaccination fake news online with new law says Labour

New laws should make social media companies take down false posts about vaccines, Labour says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pvbL2A

Would UK be ready for a new petrol car ban in 2030?

The BBC understands the government is set to announce it will bring 2040's ban forward by a decade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f9XmUN

Japan leads economic 'Zoom boom' out of recession

Asian economies are leading the way as they show signs of bouncing back from the Covid-19 slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36HEg4r

Working from home could lead to more prejudice, report warns

Offices and workplace friendships are key to breaking down misconceptions, a study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nrl9SP

Inventors design high-tech helmets for Covid protection

For two months, Yezin Al-Qaysi has been riding the Toronto subway wearing a huge black "mad helmet". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f0HVOx

Covid insurance test case heads to Supreme Court

Judges' decisions on insurance payouts for business interruption has a bearing on 370,000 businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Urzhz8

New skills programme risks excluding 1.4m workers

New research claims many people may not qualify for the government's Lifetime Skills Guarantee. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36BZbFT

Robots to take on more supermarket tasks

Grocery and technology firm Ocado Group is buying two robotics firms, to boost the automation of online grocery orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eS7Nw1

Video games 'good for well-being' says University of Oxford study

Gamers who played titles for longer reported feeling happier than those who did not. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35zN6BQ

Amazon apology over Northern Ireland error

The company told a customer in NI he could not watch a programme as it was only available in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H6VUG0

Topshop owner in talks to secure £30m in funding

The Arcadia retail group, led by Sir Philip Green, is hoping to secure funding amid a second lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35xymDJ

RCEP: Asia-Pacific countries form world's largest trading bloc

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership covers nearly a third of the global economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Hitsr

Covid 'more damaging' to Wales economy than pit closures

The economic impact will be on a "different scale" to that seen in the 1980s, says Baroness Wilcox. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lxzwnX

Christmas cards 'even more poignant' this year

Card shops in England have had to shut in lockdown, yet people still want to connect at Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pwUZA7

Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas

The eye-watering cost of delivering a fibre network to rural areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38NytwL

Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas

The eye-watering cost of delivering a fibre network to rural areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38NytwL

Port Talbot steelworks: 'Partnership' call with UK government

MP calls for UK government support as a union official wants public ownership to be discussed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IqOUEH

Felixstowe Port in 'chaos' as Christmas and Brexit loom

One shipping firm has re-routed to Rotterdam to avoid 'unacceptable' congestion at Felixstowe Port. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lIKhUw

Greggs to cut 820 jobs amid lockdown sales slump

Bakery chain chief says "the battle with Covid hasn't gone away and is intensifying further". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32H6Phi

New EU drive to remove extremist web content

The EU aims for a deal this year to force the immediate removal of "terrorism propaganda" online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pr8j8R

Fraudsters 'targeting Christmas online shoppers'

Buyers of games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, banks say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eWjjq9

Social media: How can we protect its youngest users?

A psychologist says parents need to provide their children with "digital resilience". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Urn1yI

How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?

Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CRPlF

Fraudsters 'targeting Christmas online shoppers'

Buyers of games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, banks say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eWjjq9

Coronavirus: North Korea and Russia hackers 'targeting vaccine'

Tech giant Microsoft says it has detected cyber-attacks aimed at vaccine researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GXSpS4

Hays Travel founder dies after collapsing at work

John Hays ran the UK's largest independent travel agent alongside his wife, Irene. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nmjrSS

Wells Fargo former boss charged with misleading investors

John Stumpf agreed to pay $2.5m to settle the latest claims arising from the bank's fake accounts scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kpmbwF

University staff urge probe into e-book pricing 'scandal'

More than 2,500 university staff ask MPs to investigate publishers over the rising cost of online texts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UoWVMD

John Lewis Christmas ad focuses on kindness theme

The company says it has deviated slightly from the style of its previous festive ads due to Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kuESzh

YouTube cancels Rewind video amid pandemic

The video platform says it would be wrong to produce its annual Rewind video during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GWPSYj

Kickstarter replies to complaints from seven years ago

The crowdfunding site accidentally replied to reports from 2013, opening old wounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IzCxG0

Call of Duty: A balancing act between old and new

The boss of Call of Duty speaks to Newsbeat about the new game and its Warzone integration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UoVq0Q

Robots to take on more supermarket tasks

Grocery and technology firm Ocado Group is buying two robotics firms, to boost the automation of online grocery orders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eS7Nw1

Coronavirus: The gamers spending thousands on loot boxes

An expert warns young people have been hit by "the perfect storm" of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3poLoer

Ticketmaster fined £1.25m over payment data breach

More than nine million people may have had their details stolen in the 2018 cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pkmYmt

Tesco limits online customers amid Christmas rush

The supermarket apologises as people are forced to queue online to place their Christmas orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K6o7Oj

Covid: Caffè Nero seeks rescue deal amid second lockdown

The coffee chain, which employs 6,000, people, is seeking financial breathing space from its landlords. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3prel9K

Zambia on brink of defaulting on foreign debt

Coronavirus has aggravated pre-existing financial pressures, including a $12bn external debt load. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36AYahi

Robot mimics human eye contact and other tech news

BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Dcl8g

Singapore: Helping the migrant workers who pay to get jobs

For many migrant workers, living and working in Singapore often means going into debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32FnAcA

Wall Street 'old boys club' lets in more women

Women and ethnic minorities make up almost half of investment bank Goldman Sachs' new partners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36x1h9X

Asian trade mega-pact set to be signed this weekend

The deal is almost a decade in the making and covers nearly a third of the global economy from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eWwck8

North West sees job ads surge while London lags

Nurses are in demand as vacancies climb to pre-pandemic levels, but with big regional variations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GVfNj6

Black Friday emissions boom predicted

Climate change: why Black Friday needs patience from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H0jfZY

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw

Should you tip the takeaway delivery driver?

The number of takeaways being delivered has soared due to Covid, but should you tip the driver? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36shNrV

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw

China Muslims: Volkswagen says 'no forced labour' at Xinjiang plant

The car maker defends continued production in a Chinese region mired in allegations of rights abuses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lr6CGe

Switzerland moves to close bribery loophole

Bribes paid to private individuals will stop being tax deductible from 2022, the government said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UmPG7W

Airbnb glitch cancels trips after deactivating user accounts

A system error during "routine maintenance" cancelled bookings for hosts and users. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UlNgGC

AirBnb glitch cancels trips after deactivating user accounts

A system error during "routine maintenance" cancelled bookings for hosts and users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UlNgGC

No, Ticketmaster won't force you to have a Covid vaccine

The company denies reports claiming fans will need proof of a vaccine before attending a gig. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36rAdcg

No, Ticketmaster won't force you to have a Covid vaccine

The company denies reports claiming fans will need proof of a vaccine before attending a gig. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36rAdcg

Xbox and Call of Duty cause record broadband data use in UK

BT, Virgin Media and TalkTalk are among broadband providers that saw record demand on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pin9id

Google Photos abandons unlimited uploads amid storage changes

Sweeping changes to Google's online storage mean almost everything counts towards storage limits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lphK6D

Alexa to start second-guessing what users want

The voice assistant will answer questions with follow-up questions for the user. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GSr6Zk

Hugo Boss drops Scouse slogan copyright action

Artist John Charles says he is "buzzing" after reaching a "boss" agreement with the fashion label. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38zhttY

What is equal pay and how can you find out if you are getting it?

The BBC has been cleared of unlawful pay discrimination against women, but what is equal pay? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37NUg3E

Covid: WH Smith slumps to a loss as pandemic hits sales

Lockdown measures and the slump in travel have seen the retailer's revenues tumble. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pwJHMe

Covid 19: I've lost my job, should I retrain?

The pandemic has caused thousands of people to lose their jobs. How easy is it to find a new career? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36tnaXN

UK economy bounces back from recession

The UK economy grows by a record 15.5% in July to September, but remains below its pre-Covid level. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pppvfg

New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself on Zoom

Jeffrey Toobin, who is also senior legal analyst for CNN, confirmed in a tweet he had been sacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UkJVYc

'Coding error' in Scotland's Test and Protect figures

The error led to contact tracing staff overestimating the number of people contacted within 24 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eNEjiI

Social media: How might it be regulated?

A report puts forward a tranche of ideas that could help reduce the spread of misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35oL1sc

Singles Day: Luxury brands jump on China's shopping event

Singles Day doubles its online sales as the world's largest shopping spree takes in $74bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lpzrTk

PS5: PlayStation's 'most extraordinary' pandemic launch

The boss of PlayStation speaks to Newsbeat about launching the PS5. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36pBDEh

Are big retailers exploiting lockdown loopholes?

Some chains are capitalising on rules that allow them to sell non-essential goods alongside food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kougBY

Covid means UK 'sleep-walking into a debt crisis'

A charity says the pandemic has pushed more people into severe problem debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lA54cQ

Kickstart scheme creates 19,000 work placements

The £2bn scheme has led to more than 19,000 work placements being created, the Treasury says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3krCrxg

CEO Secrets: The dads getting entrepreneurial in lockdown

The CEO Secrets series hears from three fathers who have juggled start-ups and childcare in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IstEO9

Roblox gamers must pay to die with an 'oof'

It follows a copyright dispute with sound engineer who originally created the sound for another game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IhNbS1

Covid in Scotland: Teachers in Aberdeen asked to switch off app in schools

Staff in Aberdeen are asked to switch off the contact tracing software as further clarity is sought. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lnmqtF

Capital gains tax: Overhaul urged by government body

The chancellor commissioned the report in July as part of efforts to cover Covid-19 costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Ckbex

Instagram: New tools to ban self-harm and suicide posts

The social media app has rolled out technology in the UK and Europe to identify harmful posts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kmMJP6

Coronavirus: M&S expands its scan-and-pay app to all UK stores

The retailer says it is bringing the service to 573 stores as part of its response to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kmO0pm

Coronavirus: M&S expands its scan-and-pay app to all UK stores

The retailer says it is bringing the service to 573 stores as part of its response to Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kmO0pm

Rolls Royce plans 16 mini-nuclear plants for UK

The firm says the project will create 6,000 new jobs in the Midlands and the North of England from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GQBjpj

TikTok asks Donald Trump: 'Are we still banned?'

The Chinese viral video service's owner ByteDance begins a legal challenge against the US ban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JYE0Gw

TikTok asks Donald Trump: 'Are we still banned?'

The Chinese viral video service's owner ByteDance begins a legal challenge against the US ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JYE0Gw

Guinness recalls alcohol-free cans over contamination fears

The firm has announced a "precautionary" recall of its recently-launched non-alcoholic stout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35jNrsg

Government to protect key UK firms from takeovers that threaten national security

A new bill will allow the government to curb deals seen as posing an unacceptable risk to safety. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lmc2SW

Coronavirus: Wetherspoons calls rules 'baffling and confusing'

The pub chain's boss says Covid restrictions are "a muddle" as first quarter sales fall 27.6%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3llTTVk

Finchampstead man builds 'Twitter speed bot' over safety concerns

Gareth Rees built the bot to prove the case for improved safety measures on the road where he lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36oJKAT

Covid lockdown: Boutiques 'livid' at 'unfair' shop restrictions

A group of fashion boutiques say there is not a level retail playing field in second lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pkGdvZ

China to clamp down on internet monopolies

The regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35i8PxT

Mobile robo-surgeons could widen access to keyhole surgery

A modular design allows keyhole surgery to be performed in smaller operating theatres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpiPv2

China to clamp down on internet monopolies

The regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35i8PxT

Diversity: UPS relaxes rules on beards, braids and piercings

The parcel delivery firm says it will loosen guidelines for more than 500,000 workers globally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3llyvQ2

Tax working from home 'to support vulnerable jobs'

New report says people working from home should be taxed 5% to help those whose jobs are under threat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lxDLAh

School laptops: Unions warn of devices shortage

Teaching unions say despite a push for more devices, many students still don't have access at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3peIOYv

Covid: 'It's a relief for us to talk about money'

People aged 18 to 24 have taken a Covid-related financial hit but are least likely to open up about it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UbXMQE

‘I’m trapped by my mortgage – let me escape’

MPs are looking at proposals that could free thousands of people from high-interest mortgages from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38xfhTJ

Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves

The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38zEw7U

Apple unveils first Mac computers powered by its own M1 chip

Firm says the switch means the computers offer better battery life and can run iPhone and iPad apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35j6IKc

Covid vaccine: How will we keep it cold enough?

The vaccine has to be kept at temperatures four times lower than the average home freezer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IlrWyn

Job search: Married couple forced apart during pandemic

Lake District-based couple had to move apart after the company they worked for went bust. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32tUtZu

Xbox Series X: Sold-out console posted on eBay for up to £5,000

The new games console sold out in a few hours after it was released. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GNnfNj

US election: Technical error blamed for PM's Biden tweet glitch

Boris Johnson's congratulatory message included the word Trump faintly in background. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eIRoK6

Lisa Manley: Footballer turned professional gamer talks about sexism in esports

Lisa Manley reveals what it's like to be a female professional gamer as she takes on BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IpOi1M

Facebook: Biden press chief Bill Russo attacks post-poll role

The tech firm's handling of conspiracy theories and calls to violence are among his complaints. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36kBzW9

Amazon charged with abusing EU competition rules

The EU says the platform is using data on its third-party sellers to gain an unfair advantage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IqhsOi

Amazon: EU charges tech giant with breaking competition rules

The EU says the platform is using data on its third-party sellers to gain an unfair advantage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IqhsOi

Black Friday on Amazon: How to spot fake reviews online

As Black Friday goes online only this year we look at how to spot fake reviews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ika1Im

Black Friday on Amazon: How to spot fake reviews online

As Black Friday goes online only this year we look at how to spot fake reviews. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ika1Im

Bisto and Ambrosia custard-firm Premier Foods sees covid boost

The firm attracts over a million new customers as people turn to comfort foods during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pd9Gbl

UK unemployment rate continues to surge

Redundancies rose to reach a record high of 314,000, the Office for National Statistics says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IrhBAE

Xbox Series X: 'When gamers are ready for next-gen consoles, we're here'

Xbox boss Phil Spencer on launching a new console in a time of 'uncertainty for families'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ncp9qn

Husband of Test and Trace chief gets app alert

Weston-super-Mare MP John Penrose was alerted by the app overseen by his wife, Lady Dido Harding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35bHaPc

China's Singles Day: 3m people, 4,000 planes and cargo ships

The world's biggest 24-hour online shopping requires a huge effort to deliver all the goods on time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kd67y1

McDonald's to debut plant-based burgers and fast food

The fast-food giant said it could also offer plant-based chicken substitutes and breakfast sandwiches from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38u6jH0

China's Singles Day: 3m people, 4,000 planes and cargo ships

The world's biggest 24-hour online shopping requires a huge effort to deliver all the goods on time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kd67y1

Asian markets rally on good Covid-91 vaccine news

Stock markets across the region all headed higher as investors reacted to possible virus breakthrough from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eFH9X2

Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves

The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38zEw7U

Covid lockdown: Impulsive online spending 'like a drug'

People with mental health conditions can find it harder to stop spending too much online, a charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IlJOsU

How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things

Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32nKCEQ

Aldi extends click and collect to 200 more shops

The discount supermarket chain is expanding its trial as it faces growing competition from rivals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32shps2

EU imposes tariffs on $4bn of US goods in Boeing row

But the EU signals that it hopes for a settlement when Joe Biden becomes US president next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2In27OH

Covid-19: FTSE 100 soars on vaccine hopes

Shares jump after Pfizer says analysis indicates its coronavirus vaccine offers 90% protection. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mZ9muS

NHS data: Can web creator Sir Tim Berners-Lee fix it?

Sir Tim Berners-Lee's latest project explores patients' medical data storage and how it could be better shared. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36xVNvZ

Apple puts iPhone supplier on probation for labour violations

Students on a work-study programme at Pegatron were made to work overtime and night shifts, Apple says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32rWcyN

Covid vaccine: First 'milestone' vaccine offers 90% protection

The vaccine is a "significant step" forward for getting life back to normal, but challenges remain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35cWiMw

Covid: Norwegian Air faces 'very uncertain future'

The airline faces a battle for survival after the Norwegian government declines further support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35d6JzG

Apple puts iPhone supplier on probation for labour violations

Students on a work-study programme at Pegatron were made to work overtime and night shifts, Apple says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32rWcyN

Four in 10 keep 'money secrets' from loved ones

Many could be hiding credit cards, loans and savings accounts from loved ones, a government body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38muzuJ

Eve Online video game helps scientists understand Covid-19

Gamers have completed 47 million mini-game tasks amounting to 36 years categorising cells. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35b7ngK

'We met through MoneySavingExpert'

Laura Hawcroft from Manchester takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eGhcqb

The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships

Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pbVxey

Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades

A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park code-breaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n5hLwH

Jack Ma's terrible week

How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36jc3AA

Brexit: EU and UK negotiators resume trade talks in London

Negotiators are to meet again after Boris Johnson insists a post-Brexit deal is "there to be done". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kc11lB

Covid: Romance fraudsters 'target lonely' in lockdown

A widow lost her life savings after being used as a "money mule" by a man she fell in love with. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32qnm9g

Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journeys

The "sci-fi" travel concept involves travelling in pods inside vacuum tubes at very high speeds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38n9WOO

'Biden Bounce' sees Japan shares hit 29-year high

Shares across Asia have seen healthy gains with the race for the White House finally over. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35bBAfV

Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journeys

The "sci-fi" travel concept involves travelling in pods inside vacuum tubes at very high speeds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38n9WOO

'Real living wage' rises to £.9.50 an hour

More than 800 employers have accredited with the Living Wage Foundation since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38oZwyr

How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things

Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32nKCEQ

Boris Johnson to chair nuclear summit

The government is committed to building nuclear power stations to decarbonise the UK's electricity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Im0Eba

How will Joe Biden change US trade relations?

Will a change of guard in the White House make much difference to America's trade policy? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IfywGr

Just Park sorry for renting spaces behind owners' backs

Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k6NJGX

Pandora paying all staff in full through pandemic

The world's largest jeweller has no plans for permanent store closures despite the impact of Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/359EmSH

Coronavirus: Hauliers included in Denmark restrictions

Rules for travel from Denmark were tightened after a coronavirus strain spread from mink to humans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36cDpbO

'I'm not sure how we're going to survive'

Salvatore Forte lost both parents to Covid-19. Now he is fighting to keep his business going. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eAD7iu

Brexit: 'Significant differences remain' over trade deal

The PM and EU Commission president agree to "work hard" to reach a deal when talks resume on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IcsR3M

Climate change: Why the UK's carbon-free future will need rules

Tackling climate change will need action right across society and the economy - with a host of new incentives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ifr6De

Just Park sorry for renting spaces behind owners' backs

Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3k6NJGX

Jack Ma's terrible week

How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36jc3AA

Five questions for Joe Biden on the economy

Coronavirus, climate, taxes, tech and trade - what will Joe Biden do? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nfcDqb

China sends world's first 6G test satellite into orbit

The satellite was launched to trial the new technology, which is expected to be 100 times faster than 5G. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pe8rsz

PS5: Hands-on with the next-gen console and games

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak goes hands-on with the next-generation PlayStation 5 console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kbtsjv

Covid-19: Lockdown 'opportunity' to fix England's roads

The AA urges councils in England to deal with potholes and junctions while fewer cars are in use. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p2ds7b

Manchester clubs urged to pay staff 'real living wage'

Food banks write to United and City saying club staff are "struggling to put food on the table". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p7kYOn

PS5 v Xbox Series X: Who will win the next-gen console race?

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell previews the upcoming new gaming consoles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32oie5s

'I was refused a home Covid test after credit check'

A BBC investigation finds people are being refused home Covid tests because of their credit histories. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ezaYs2

US election 2020: How a misleading post went from the fringes to Trump’s Twitter

An erroneous election map posted on far-right forums made it to the president's Twitter feed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TYqBQj

Edinburgh Woollen Mill collapse puts jobs at risk

The clothing chain and its sister company, Ponden Home, have been placed into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mXnhBB

Popular app T&Cs 'longer than Harry Potter'

The combined terms of 13 top apps including TikTok, WhatsApp and Zoom would take 17 hours to read. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38gQoMb

Capcom hacked in latest cyber-attack on game-makers

Capcom, maker of Resident Evil and Street Fighter, suffers a cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3evCA1t

US jobs growth slows in October as unemployment dips below 7%

Jobs were added in the leisure and hospitality sector as US lockdown measures were eased. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3k6w1Ds

US election: Bannon Twitter account banned amid clampdown

The big social networks are clamping down on threats of violence amid a tense wait for results. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/358qJ6x

Retailers criticise lockdown rules on essential items

A leading retail lobby group says government guidance over what products are essential is arbitrary. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l5Ujiu

A body-measuring suit which helps fit clothes remotely

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

Ariana Grande clashes with Tik Tok stars over pandemic partying

The pop star accused social media influencers of violating health regulations during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38fxMMm

Self-employed people 'are being left in the dark'

Newly self-employed people get no help from the government, despite the latest wage support package. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36pEqNR

The Ripped Gym in Harlow owner arrested after staying open in lockdown

Police say they attended the gym having been "made aware of social media posts". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/360K4FC

'Demand for bigger homes' pushes up UK house prices

UK house prices are 7.5% higher than a year ago, the Halifax says, but the lender expects a slowdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GxJ2s4

Bentley reveals plan to go fully electric by 2030

The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TY2jGb

Brexit: Watchdog warns of 'significant' border disruption

The National Audit Office says traders are unlikely to be ready for changes due from next January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32feUtm

Bentley reveals roadmap to go fully electric by 2030

The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TY2jGb

Covid app backed by Zara and Mike Tindall prompts safety concern

An ad for the app, which can display test results, has been referred to the medical regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l20FPK

Coronavirus: All Blacks rugby looking at private equity bids

New Zealand's world-famous national rugby team has seen its cash reserves hit hard during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32iPZoD

Covid: Denmark removed from UK's travel corridor list

Passengers arriving in the UK from 04:00 GMT on Friday will need to self-isolate for 14 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p1ym6x

UK insurer's shares rocket 46% after takeover talk

Famous for its More Than brand, RSA is in talks with Canadian and Danish rivals about buyout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36c2t2i

'It's a real shame all the deli counters are shutting'

Sainsbury's says falling customer demand is behind its decision to cut its meat, fish and deli counters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mRBYG8

Covid: What help is available to pay my bills?

Mortgage and rent holidays, help with debts, and cutting energy and insurance bills are all possible. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l2Jbmd

'Working from home has made childcare easier'

Although studies suggest women have been doing more childcare and chores during the pandemic, could the big rise in working from home actually help mothers better balance their careers and family life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TTLgFj

The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships

Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pbVxey

Coronavirus: Rolls-Royce to cut 1,400 jobs as cull continues

The engine manufacturer has not said which British sites will feel the brunt of the latest cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GvBBlc

UK contact-tracing apps start to talk to each other

Users can now use their own area's app when travelling to another part of the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l0TU0x

Lockdown 2.0: What I bought before the shops closed

On the last day before shops close in England, we asked people in Milton Keynes what they bought. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I4WbJs

Fortnite to return to iPhones via Nvidia cloud gaming service

Apple threw the game off its App Store in August, but it will soon return via the Safari browser. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IaRPAW

Covid-19: Nintendo profits triple as games boom continues

The video games industry rakes in revenues around the world as coronavirus lockdowns continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/361wodG

Covid-19: Nintendo profits triple as games boom continues

The video games industry rakes in revenues around the world as coronavirus lockdowns continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/361wodG

WhatsApp lets messages vanish after seven days

The disappearing messages option will erase chats from phone of both sender and recipient. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jZo3vW

Ring doorbells to send live video to Mississippi police

Privacy campaigners describe the development as their "worse fears come true". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38e7OJp

Sunak expected to extend furlough scheme to March

The expected move follows days of wrangling over the scope and duration of the wage scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jYiD4n

Caterpillar: Up to 700 jobs to go at Larne plant

The job losses are expected to happen over the next 18 months and would leave the firm with 900 staff in NI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3etOWHe

Bank of England injects extra £150bn into economy

Policymakers keep interest rates at a record low of 0.1% as a second lockdown begins. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TUxWQX

Sainsbury's to cut 3,500 jobs and close Argos shops

Most of the jobs will go at Argos, but the supermarket also plans to shut its fresh food counters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I4ItXq

What is quantitative easing and how will it affect you?

The Bank of England is to pump £150bn to stimulate the UK economy, but how will it work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YLLznv

Chinese President Xi opens up to more trade deals and imports

The Chinese president has called for more cooperation in international trade as his economy recovers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JEv5d9

Indonesia in recession for first time in 22 years

South East Asia's biggest economy relies heavily on tourism, which has dried up during travel curbs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TWQrEC

Thai Airways: Holy flights, dough fritters and home-made bags

Thai Airways is getting very creative as it looks to raise cash during the Covid-19 travel downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3k282p0

Santa to visit virtually as Christmas grottos cancelled

Events organisers have coordinated Covid-safe video calls with Mr Claus over lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Y8y2g

Santa to visit virtually as Christmas grottos cancelled

Events organisers have coordinated Covid-safe video calls with Mr Claus over lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Y8y2g

Vendée Globe: Tech to spot sailor’s mood in tough race

The Vendée Globe solo race will see competitors face extreme conditions with little sleep. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kYuTmF

Lockdown: 'I swing between anger, hope, despair'

As another lockdown begins, workers not entitled to self-employment support are increasingly desperate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oYss6g

Coronavirus: Which shops will be allowed to open in lockdown?

From Thursday there will be strict rules on which retailers can and cannot remain open. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jZ5fNl

Denmark to cull up to 17 million mink amid coronavirus fears

Cases of a mutated strain of Covid-19 have been detected that may undermine future vaccines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38bbvPS

CEO Secrets: 'You're selling a new version of yourself'

Journalist-turned-social media entrepreneur Sara McCorquodale reveals her business advice for the CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mMJcLG

Coronavirus: Shoppers flock to stores as lockdown looms

Shoppers report lengthy queues as demand surges ahead of England's month-long lockdown from Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GsPn89

Uber and Lyft win battle over driver status in California

Drivers will continue to be classified as contractors, rather than employees, in the state. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HTyzbl

Bitcoin: $1bn address with Silk Road links 'being transferred'

The mysterious online wallet is said to be the world's fourth-richest Bitcoin address. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I5VDmB

Kim Dotcom can be extradited to US but can also appeal

New Zealand court adds yet more twists to long-running attempts to extradite Megaupload founder. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TPTcaH

Uber and Lyft win battle over driver status in California

Drivers will continue to be classified as contractors, rather than employees, in the state. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HTyzbl

John Lewis and Lloyds Bank cut many hundreds of jobs

The cuts come as both businesses continue their restructuring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jWG9Ph

Markets volatile as US election outcome uncertain

European shares zigzag after incumbent President Donald Trump vows to launch a Supreme Court challenge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jYsEhQ

US Election: Twitter and Facebook clamp down on early victory claims

After months of preparation, social firms enact policies to deal with a disputed election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32bqNQJ

M&S slumps to first loss in public firm's history

The British retail stalwart saw clothing and home sales fall due to the impact of lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38mM2TV

Covid lockdown: 'Cut off' village still blighted by slow broadband

One person says they live yards away from a pole carrying fibre broadband, but it is not connected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oTOFlD

Twitter bans David Icke over Covid misinformation

Mr Icke's account was permanently suspended for breaking Twitter's rules on Covid misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mUej8h

TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog

Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRYhNp

Covid: Small shops 'more agile' than big ones in pandemic

Independent shops have been better at surviving Covid-19 than chain stores, data indicates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jSYzR2

TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog

Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HRYhNp

The young Norwegians taking their own country to court over oil

Despite Norway's green credentials, its infamous state wealth is due to its huge oil exports. This week, Norwegian youths are challenging this double standard in the Supreme Court. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/388Pe5h

Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise

Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oRr9G4

Projector reviews: A 4K portable and a pocket-sized device

BBC Click's Lara Lewington compares some of the latest home projectors on the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jVaJZB

Financial markets rise ahead of US election

Uncertainty about the outcome of the race has weighed on share prices in recent weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/329ISPi

Covid: Hertfordshire firm sues as £45m NHS masks deal collapses

A Hertfordshire company is alleging fraud by its supplier based in the British Virgin Islands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mOb7uD

Jack Ma's Ant Group: World's biggest market debut suspended

The biggest stock market listing to date is halted after the process is suspended in Shanghai. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35XkFNj

Warning after 75,000 'deleted' files found on used USB drives

Abertay University researchers retrieved 75,000 files including tax returns on the second-hand drives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3871vHp

Crowd1: Unmasking The Pyramid Kings

Behind the promises and the hype, Crowd1 hides some ugly truths, some wealthy scammers, and a whole pyramid of lies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gh5sh4

Is Crowd1 running a pyramid scheme?

Crowd1 is a high-tech crowd marketing business and has been accused of running a pyramid scheme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRo4EW

John Lewis and Currys PC World extend hours ahead of lockdown

John Lewis and Currys PC World among those opening later as demand surges ahead of lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ekxkxB

Jack Ma's Ant Group $34bn market debut suspended

The biggest stock market listing to date is halted after the process is suspended in Shanghai. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35XkFNj

Covid: Lockdown 'turned back the clock' for disabled shoppers

People with disabilities have found some websites and apps impossible to use when buying items and services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TOvE5V

Twitter hides Trump mail voting tweet ahead of polling day

Hours before polls open, Twitter hides president's tweet on mail-in voting and Supreme Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mNTGKR

Coronavirus: Singapore schoolchildren must use Covid-tracing tech

The new guidelines are part of a wider push to safely open Singapore to larger events. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35YjCwC

Primark sees pyjamas in and suits out in Covid shift

The retailer's owner, Associated British Foods, says the change reflects how "we live our lives". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JAyw4J

Covid: Finance firm refusing car loans to hospitality sector