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Asos buys Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands

The online retailer buys the brands, not their shops, suggesting the £295m deal will cost jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36xL4T0
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India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers in Delhi

Tensions are rising in Delhi where thousands of farmers are demanding agriculture reforms be repealed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M9glER
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Silver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities

The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MdHir2
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Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'

Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39AFcu8
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TikTok singer Amy Hawkins, 110, becomes viral sensation

Almost 100,000 people have seen Amy Hawkins sing World War One song It's A Long Way to Tipperary. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ptCEmZ
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'Harsh writing advice' memes take off on Twitter

Twitter users take time off their busy writing schedules to share helpful - or unhelpful - tips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r9kZS7
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'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'

Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j0BYmy
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Business leaders call for a post-Covid economic roadmap

The CBI employers' group tells the government a post-Covid economic strategy will unlock investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pALW0p
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Silver surges as Reddit army turns to commodities

The investors that caused GameStop to surge are now turning their attention to silver. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MdHir2
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Home working increases cyber-security fears

IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39ClePH
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Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far?

It has been a month since the rules changed in the UK's relationship with the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aj1uQ1
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Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'

An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39BlLkK
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Cardboard shortage forces retailers to box clever

From wine merchants to supermarkets, firms are having to find ways round a shortage of cardboard packaging. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NJSvje
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Accountants warned over fraud expectations

Should auditors be expected to spot companies, such as BHS and Wirecard - at risk of collapse through fraud? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36sd9Ln
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'I was scammed out of £17,000 on Instagram'

Since the pandemic hit the UK, reports of investment scams targeting Instagram users have risen 50%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j0BYmy
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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36rYCiE
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UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP

If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tbATNz
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UK wants to join the club - but what is the CPTPP?

It may sound like an official has lent on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L4jwNv
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Covid: EU 'made a mistake' over vaccines, Gove says

The Cabinet Office minister says he is "confident" the UK can continue with its planned jabs rollout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YtltWL
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Post-Brexit taxes for steel 'very damaging', says Kinnock

Stephen Kinnock MP says the UK's steel industry needs state aid and new export quotas with the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39yaLVp
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GameStop and AMC: UK trading platform IG stops new trades

The move by one of the UK's biggest trading companies comes amid a price war between amateurs and pros. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36qIMVr
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GameStop: Who is winning the market battle?

Novice investors are trying to beat Wall Street professionals at their own game. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3taZT7u
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Working from bed: 'I don't even have to get dressed'

A lot of us are tempted to spend January in bed but some people have turned it into their office. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YFwcxD
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Satellite boom attracts technology giants

Tech giants promise faster, wider access to data thanks to cheaper satellite launches. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t4Tzyo
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Brexit: EU introduces controls on vaccines to NI

Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster describes the move as "an incredible act of hostility". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MdAObm
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Covid: EU-AstraZeneca disputed vaccine contract made public

The European Commission argues the drug-maker is failing to fulfil its promises on the Covid jab. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t4scEF
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Stocks explained: What's been going on at GameStop?

Chris Fox explains stocks, short-selling and what has been happening with GameStop shares. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r5Ij3c
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Stocks explained: What's been going on at GameStop?

Chris Fox explains stocks, short-selling and what has been happening with GameStop shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r5Ij3c
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Satellite boom attracts technology giants

Tech giants promise faster, wider access to data thanks to cheaper satellite launches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t4Tzyo
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Google halts Play Store 'review bombing' by GameStop traders

A deluge of one-star reviews from aggrieved online traders has been deleted by Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L2HuIY
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GameStop: City watchdog fires warning as trading frenzy spreads

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority says it is monitoring share trading and potential market abuse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MiSlPr
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Pub chain Marston's shares jump on takeover news

A US private equity firm has made an "unsolicited" offer to buy the British pub giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MyeuJB
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Financial Ombudsman 'must sharpen up' amid rising cases

A backlog of cases brings criticism from MPs, but the service's boss says it has coped well. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t7rLcN
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GameStop: Confused investors inundate Robin Hood society

Thousands mistake the group for a US trading platform that curbed the buying of shares in GameStop. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cmgu2o
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Robert Downey Jr: Planet faces existential crisis

The Hollywood star says his role as Iron Man led him to think about climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36nIaA6
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Boohoo in talks to buy Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton brands

The online fashion retailer would take on the brands but not the shops from failed retail group Arcadia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ouirfi
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Asian investors inspired by GameStop surge

Malaysia's Top Glove shares are among those to have seen a big spike in activity from private investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MufhuV
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Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?

The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3asKo2v
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Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China

The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36ph63g
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GameStop: Meet the amateur traders fighting Wall Street

They're young, they're financially savvy and they're angry at being shut out of GameStop share trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YlKTFK
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Klarna: 'I got a £30 bill - but I've never used it'

There are concerns that fraudsters are signing up for buy now, pay later services in others' names. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3clCHNS
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The pilots forced to change career completely

With airlines grounded due to Covid, we speak to three former pilots who have left the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YiXCZF
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EU opens competition investigation into Cadbury owner

Brussels regulators are concerned that Mondelez fixed prices in EU countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rdd9qH
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Facebook's Oversight Board orders takedowns restored

The panel set up to hear appeals rules four out of five posts referred to it had been wrongly removed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NKd9Qp
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Cladding crisis: 'I was a first-time buyer at 27, and bankrupt at 28'

How the cladding crisis forced a first-time home buyer into bankruptcy within a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mz6gR8
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GameStop: What is it and why is it trending?

Don't worry, you don't need to be a financial genius to get this classic David and Goliath tale. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nz6Te3
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Employment rights review scrapped by business secretary

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says a post-Brexit review of workers' rights will not go ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a8LrV6
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US economic decline not as bad as feared

The US economy shrank by 3.5% in 2020 in the sharpest decline since the 1940s, the US Commerce Department said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3afVNSS
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Paperchase rescue safeguards 1,000 jobs

The stationery chain is bought out of administration in a deal rescuing up to 90 of its 127 stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NIUvIG
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Facebook to stop recommending civic and political groups

"People don't want politics," Mark Zuckerberg says, as he announces less civic content in the news feed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MwSTky
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Car insurance cover extended during lockdown

The extension covers drivers who are having to use their car to get to work owing to Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pru4F7
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Spotify wants to suggest songs based on your emotions

The streaming giant patents a method of suggesting songs based on a scan of your emotional state. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iTKuUt
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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help

Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a2QZAm
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GameStop: Is buying frenzy starting to lose steam?

Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3chpSnL
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Tesla reports record deliveries but shares slide

The firm delivers record number of vehicles in its fourth quarter, but profits disappoint investors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YhDg34
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Navalny protests: Russia threatens TikTok with fines over protest posts

Russia says TikTok and other social media giants are refusing to remove posts about recent protests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39lKqcQ
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'Bad words' lead to GameStop shares plunging

Private investors using online chatrooms have led to a trading frenzy in some unexpected shares. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3chpSnL
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Coronavirus: EU and AstraZeneca seek to resolve vaccine supply crisis

Both sides pledge to work together after a reported 50 million-dose shortfall for the 27-member EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mateym
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British energy firm threatens to seize India government assets

Cairn Energy could take planes and ships from the Indian government after winning a $1.2bn legal dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3olngb3
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Pricey broadband 'locks poorest out' of key services

One in six UK households struggles to afford broadband, a poll by Citizens Advice found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39mHIDV
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What tech can the US president use?

From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NHUiW9
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UK car production tumbles to 'worst in a generation'

Output tumbled almost 30% last year as Covid forced factory closures and a fall in consumer demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Mtr2lh
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Staycations: Bookings 'coming in thick and fast'

With new hotel quarantine rules for arrivals from abroad, many people are seeking UK holidays instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36iF00C
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Apple Christmas sales surge to $111bn amid pandemic

Families loaded up on the latest technology and growth in China rose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KXdbU0
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Tesla reports record deliveries but shares slide

The firm delivers record number of vehicles in its fourth quarter, but profits disappoint investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YhDg34
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Emotet botnet taken down by international police swoop

Police from the UK, EU, and North America take down a notorious cyber-crime web. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a8vNsK
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Facebook apologises for Plymouth Hoe 'error'

The social media platform removed posts after wrongly identifying the place name as offensive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a3QaqW
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Businesses at risk: 'The hardship is not just for us'

More than 900,000 small businesses are at risk of going under, according to new research from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MttfNA
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Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says

Heavy social media use had a negative impact on wellbeing, the study found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQtQbE
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The Reddit army taking on Wall Street's old guard

Shares in a games company have soared 276% - the result of a fight between private and professional investors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YkadvS
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Google's Tilt Brush VR painting app goes open source

Tilt Brush is being abandoned by the tech giant - but it is making the code open source for others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36dsb7y
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Apple watch call saves cyclist swept into River Wye

The man clung on to a tree on the banks of the fast-flowing River Wye as he alerted fire crews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ptX7Z2
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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly in Europe after crashes

Regulators say the plane is safe to fly again after two fatal crashes led to its grounding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MbdNpF
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The Reddit army taking on Wall Street's old guard

Shares in a games company have soared 276% - the result of a fight between private and professional investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YkadvS
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Hinkley Point C nuclear plant to open later at greater cost

EDF Energy says it has made "significant progress" but the plant will now not open until June 2026. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NGjP1W
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Contactless limit could rise to £100

The financial regulator will consult "shortly" on a rise from the current limit of £45. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oms1AY
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Covid: Who are the workers 'excluded' from support?

Why have some taxpayers who have lost their income because of the pandemic been left without funding? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YhQugb
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Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy

Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M9NfVN
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Brexit: Amazon prepares to stop selling some products to NI

It would take effect on 1 April when the "grace period" for GB-NI parcels expires. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39kUxPd
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China opens door to Ant Group's stock market debut

Regulators suspended the tech giant's planned listing before ordering a shake-up at the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39jhWQX
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Goldman Sachs boss gets $10m pay cut for 1MDB scandal

David Solomon is being punished for the bank's involvement in the fraudulent Malaysian investment fund. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39ZQuXy
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Covid crisis: 'I've been excluded from any help'

Millions of people have been shut out of government schemes designed to help, a new study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j118BP
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Insurers defend covering ransomware payments

Insurers reject claims that by covering ransomware bills they are funding organised crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3plavP2
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Victims lose average of £45,000 in investment scams

Lockdown led to a surge in reports of fraudsters imitating genuine investment firms, regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qT1GfB
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Joe Biden: The team he hopes can fix the US economy

The new US president has called on a team of Ivy League-trained economists and lawyers to "heal" the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3alYWkr
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CEO Secrets: 'We tried paying everyone the same salary. It failed'

As part of the CEO Secrets series, Calvin Benton discusses his firm Spill's "open" salary policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qQVJzR
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Brexit: Amazon prepares to stop selling some products to NI

It would take effect on 1 April when the "grace period" for GB-NI parcels expires. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39kUxPd
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Xbox sales boom as virus maintains grip on economy

Demand for the video game and cloud computing services helped push Microsoft sales to a new quarterly record. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2M9NfVN
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MPs accuse HSBC of aiding China's Hong Kong crackdown

The bank's boss strongly rejects MPs criticism of 'double-standards' over situation in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ogASEt
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Student rent: 'We're paying for a service we're not getting'

The BBC has discovered sharp contrasts in the way universities are handling rent for unused accommodation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a3kTV2
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Beware fake Covid vaccination invites, NHS warns

The NHS says any invitation which asks for vaccine payment or bank account details is a scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cdZivF
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Covid vaccine hopes lift IMF's global growth forecast

The IMF raises its economic growth estimate on expectations that vaccines will allow activity to recover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pmR0W9
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Grindr faces £8.5m fine for selling user data

The information could lead to users being targeted for their sexuality, say officials in Norway. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pmhmYe
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Rolls-Royce facing £2bn cash reserve hit as flight numbers fall

The company is set to burn through more cash than expected this year as Covid hits the travel sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YbXPhk
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UK unemployment rate continues to rise

The rate rose to 5% in the three months to November, as coronavirus continued to hit the jobs market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a3jM7J
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Coronavirus: Seafarers stuck at sea ‘a humanitarian crisis’

Crew are asking to be designated 'key workers' so they can go home without risking public health. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iTZhP6
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Covid vaccines: Casino boss resigns after jumping queue

Rod Baker and his wife travelled to the Canadian Arctic and posed as local workers to get the jab. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39hF0zG
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'A spike in pandemic-related investments'

EY Africa's Sandile Hlophe tells the BBC how foreign direct investment in Africa is faring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sYEgHq
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Harvey Weinstein case: Court okays $17m payout for accusers

The money comes from the liquidation of a firm co-founded by the disgraced film director. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NxwTqd
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Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments outage

The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iKmseu
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Twitter pilot to let users flag 'false' content

The company acknowledges its "Birdwatch" idea could be "messy", but says it is worth trying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sTXi1D
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Co-op and Morrisons see queues over payments issue

The supermarket chains confirmed that an ongoing issue is affecting payments processing in some stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iKmseu
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Facebook News feature launches in UK

The UK is the second market - after the US - to get Facebook's latest news feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ohXVP9
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Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help

Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a2QZAm
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Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary

The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a3iE47
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Brexit parcel price shock: 'I had to pay £30 for a gift'

It's not just shoppers facing surprise costs when EU parcels arrive, but what is behind the charges? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sRsxKZ
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Deloitte Football Money League: Pandemic set to cost top clubs over £1.7bn

The coronavirus pandemic will cost Europe's 20 richest football clubs over £1.7bn by the end of this season. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39jDrkA
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Why your face could be set to replace your bank card

Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3og8TEE
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Covid: Facebook suspends Israel PM Netanyahu's chatbot

The bot asked about people's Covid vaccination status, breaching a policy on private medical data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36bOhr5
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East Coast Main Line: Tunnel painstakingly pushed underground

Heavier than the Eiffel Tower, the tunnel was moved at 150cm per hour over nine days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39dVIjt
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UN: Covid jobs crisis 'most severe' since the 1930s

The global economy lost the equivalent of 225 million jobs in 2020 - four times more than in the financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36buBUg
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Sky ramps up film and TV plans to compete with streaming giants

The company plans to release a new film every week by 2022 with more investment in original content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3phlAAH
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HMRC waives penalty for late filing of self-assessments

Self-employed people will not be fined if they file their tax returns online by 28 February. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YcgFF1
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Ikea to start selling spare parts for products

The furniture giant says it wants to dispel the idea that it makes disposable goods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c9mCe1
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Credit and cyber-fraud at 'epidemic' levels in UK

From credit card fraud to benefit fraud, the problem costs the UK up to £190bn a year, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c6ofJH
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Fraud epidemic 'is now national security threat'

From credit card fraud to benefit fraud, the problem costs the UK up to £190bn a year, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c6ofJH
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Covid: Teachers 'not at higher risk' of death

The highest-risk job roles were in restaurants, care work and manufacturing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36b4htz
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Channel 4 Deepfake Queen complaints dropped by Ofcom

The media regulator decided not to pursue complaints about decency over the channel's satire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MnQTv3
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Mastercard to push up fees for UK purchases from EU

The move sparks concerns that customers could see prices rise if merchants pass on the higher cost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pcsFCm
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Satellites beat balloons in race for flying internet

Google's Loon bows out - but thousands of satellites are taking to the skies to beam down the internet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KJq5om
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Satellites beat balloons in race for flying internet

Google's Loon bows out - but thousands of satellites are taking to the skies to beam down the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KJq5om
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Bank of England criticised for financing carbon-intensive firms

MPs criticise the Bank of England for providing financial help without attaching environmental strings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iNov1l
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Boohoo buys Debenhams brand and website for £55m

The fast fashion retailer is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sTsDS7
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China takes new foreign investment top spot from US

The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the word economic stage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iJ4ngQ
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Zuckerberg's Biden problem

President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MgzxQC
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Why your face could be set to replace your bank card

Already widely used in China, facial recognition payment is now expanding in other countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3og8TEE
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Boohoo 'set to buy Debenhams brand and website'

The fast fashion retailer is not purchasing the stores or taking on its staff, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c8TRy3
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Kickstart: Most job roles for youths not yet filled

About 118,000 placements for young people are yet to be filled due to coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qLthiM
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Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'

A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qNiXGX
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Barclaycard customers face higher minimum payments

The changes affecting some customers take effect as finances are squeezed by Covid and Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qNETBY
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How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution

As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LU80EL
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Asos joins race for Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge

The online retailer wants to buy the brands, not their shops, suggesting any deal would cost jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtgFyl
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UK firms told 'set up in EU to avoid trade disruption'

Firms say they have been advised by officials to set up EU hubs, but the government says it is not policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y98Y2p
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The great graphics card shortage of 2020 (and 2021)

Gamers have been facing inflated prices for months - and it's set to stretch into 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/399A9jU
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Firms planned record 800,000 redundancies last year

Despite the furlough scheme, employers decided to a record number of jobs during 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3peDh3B
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Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32LO6zX
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Climate change: Six questions about the Cumbria coal controversy

Green groups are calling on the PM to cancel the project - but how was the decision reached? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qLamoo
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Can a Nudge or two make us better savers?

A government-backed firm is looking for new ways to get people to put money aside for a "rainy day". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sPfMQY
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East West and Northumberland rail lines get £794m boost

The government says the funding will connect "left-behind" communities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p8X8kI
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Shipping crisis: I'm being quoted £10,000 for a £1,600 container'

A shortage of shipping containers, rising costs, and congestion at ports are holding back imports from China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pnd17v
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Iran's supreme leader makes online threats to attack golfing Trump

A photomontage seems to show the ex-president playing in the shadow of a warplane or large drone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KCwa62
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Cladding crisis: 'Delays could bankrupt us'

Campaigners say a government fund to pay for the removal of dangerous cladding is woefully inadequate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39Zri3u
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Could Google really leave Australia?

After threatening to cut off Australia, could Google survive without it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KBFcAa
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Body defends action on Covid workplace safety complaints

The Health and Safety Executive denies being "naïve" about breaches of safety rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/395hUfs
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Electric car battery’s quick charge and other tech news

BBC Click’s Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2M90aXD
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Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia

The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bZzbZx
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Cyber criminals publish more than 4,000 stolen Sepa files

Thousands of files hacked from Scotland's environment watchdog appear on the "dark web" after it rejected a ransom demand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o6n7rM
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UK borrowing hits highest December level on record

Government borrowing hit £34.1bn last month, as the cost of pandemic support measures weighed on the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sNlova
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Retail sales in 2020 see biggest fall since records began

Clothing sales were hit hardest, with the sector seeing a 25% drop in sales last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/397lx4Q
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Google says goodbye to giant internet balloons idea

Parent company Alphabet is scrapping Loon, a project set up to beam the internet to rural areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KB2UfW
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Google says goodbye to giant internet balloons idea

Parent company Alphabet is scrapping Loon, a project set up to beam the internet to rural areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KB2UfW
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China falling short of US trade deal targets

The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sLVtUv
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How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution

As a cheap and reliable way to store information, the humble QR code is finding new uses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LU80EL
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Brexit: Retailers could burn goods stuck in EU

UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39XqNqE
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Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia

The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bZzbZx
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Beckhams pay themselves £21m despite business losses

The couple paid themselves the sum despite heavy losses at Mrs Beckham's fashion brand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iyrs5Q
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Premium Bonds operator NS&I 'must work hard to win back customers'

Its boss apologises after customers were left to wait an average of 20 minutes for calls to be answered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sLwWin
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'I've never met my team but have lunch with them weekly'

Some firms are encouraging staff who are working from home to take their lunch breaks together. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p4fxzf
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Nissan says Brexit deal 'positive' and commits to UK

The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3972x6l
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Coronavirus: Nissan Sunderland plant pauses Line One production

The plant says the move will affect one line making the Qashqai and Leaf, but will resume next week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nZLrvq
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Next pulls out of race to buy Topshop-owner Arcadia

A consortium including the fashion chain will no longer bid to buy Arcadia group out of administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o6vYtF
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Facebook's Oversight Board to rule on Trump ban

The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sJ3s4F
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Covid-19: Amazon offers to help with US vaccine delivery

The retail giant makes the offer in a letter to the new US president Joe Biden. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sKU3cP
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Uber: London cabbies plan to sue for damages

Thousands of the capital's taxi drivers have already signed up to the planned group legal action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qDMSRL
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Covid: Labour attacks Sunak over strategy to help economy

The shadow chancellor claims her Tory counterpart has called the crisis wrong "time and again". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p55xpx
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Malware found on laptops given out by government

Suspicious files contacting Russian servers are thought to have been found on devices given to schools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/391L1jK
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Gaming firms fined nearly £7m for restricting European sales

Valve and five other gaming publishers broke competition law by geo-blocking games in Europe, says the EU. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3p8WsM8
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Plans to cap fees charged by claims companies

It follows criticism that firms take a large proportion of compensation for mis-sold financial products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y13erG
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Retail pressure: 'You can see the struggle and strain'

Shop owners describe the pressure they are under as a survey predicts more store closures this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o27Ub1
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Uber: London cabbies plan to sue for damages

Thousands of the capital's taxi drivers have already signed up to the planned group legal action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qDMSRL
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Covid: Nine million people forced to borrow more to cope

There is a "widening financial gap" between households because of the pandemic, says the ONS. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/362woLf
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Lockdown entrepreneur Ben Gulliver urges others 'never give up'

Ben Gulliver saw a chance to make money, selling items people struggled to get during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3c4De6Z
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Universities degree 'not the only route to success'

Ministers announce plans to reform post-16 education to give employers the skilled people they need. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bYWBxV
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Covid: House hunters travelling 'hundreds of miles' to view homes

Estate agents call for tougher measures - as buyers race to beat the end of the stamp duty holiday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sM0MmL
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China's telecom giants ask for Wall Street relisting

The New York Stock Exchange has already changed its mind several times about delisting the companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pa7t00
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Joe believes playing video games helps his mental health

Many argue the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to gaming and mental health from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/390bFJO
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Ben & Jerry's maker Unilever to insist suppliers pay 'living wage'

Unilever says that by 2030 suppliers must pay staff enough to cover a family's basic needs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y1xzGt
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Brexit: 'I was asked to pay an extra £82 for my £200 coat'

Shoppers buying items from Europe now have to pay customs or VAT charges on those above a certain value. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oZ5ECO
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How to investigate a firm with 60 million documents

Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35P6iLt
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Social media giants grilled on hate content

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok asked about their role in the recent violent events in Washington. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LNUPoI
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Social media giants grilled on hate content

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok asked about their role in the recent violent events in Washington. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LNUPoI
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Saga cruises says all customers must be vaccinated in 2021

Holidaymakers must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in 2021, the travel firm says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35VOQFu
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PS5: Restock of new PlayStations causes chaos online

Experts say automated bots are buying up the stock for resale. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XUOWZw
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Brexit: 'My meat shipment is rotting in Rotterdam'

Brexit border hold-ups mean customers are starting to go elsewhere says UK meat exporters group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o1jD9Z
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Burberry pins hopes on Marcus Rashford as sales fall

The brand is struggling in the pandemic but says a campaign with the footballer helped win new customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bWD01F
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Depop CEO says UK users are 'entrepreneurs’

Maria Raga, CEO of second-hand clothing app Depop, says users of the platform are “entrepreneurs”. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sKpAeO
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How to home-school without a laptop or broadband

What help is there if you're trying to home-school your children without devices or data? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XYJ01u
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Ex-Google engineer among those pardoned by Donald Trump

Anthony Levandowski won backing from some high-profile Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XZkoWC
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Thumb injury forces top gamer to retire at 25

Call of Duty gamer Thomas 'ZooMaa' Paparatto says he's stepping back from professional gaming. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bULIxe
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Low-deposit mortgages return after Covid slump

There has been a four-fold increase in mortgage products offering a 10% deposit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/391PDGJ
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Online shoppers warned about hidden price rises

The UK’s competition watchdog launches an investigation into the technology used by online marketplaces. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39QarjK
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Lockdown: Vodafone will not offer free access to BBC Bitesize

The company says it is not possible to ring-fence the education resource from other BBC content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sE03nI
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Netflix: Four things which have driven its success

The streaming firm, which has been boosted by Covid, now has more than 200 million subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sFPwbG
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Inflation jumps despite Covid Christmas curbs

The UK inflation rate jumps to 0.6% in December from 0.3% in November, led by higher transport costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38XCrCz
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Jack Ma makes first appearance since October

Fears had grown over the Alibaba founder's whereabouts because of pressure from Chinese authorities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p2yrq2
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Audi to make electric cars with China's oldest carmaker FAW

FAW counts Red Flag limousines, used by China's communist party leaders, among its products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sI63f6
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£23m support fund for struggling fishing firms

It comes as industry workers warn their livelihoods are at risk due to Brexit border problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p4cbMK
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MPs criticise HMRC over gaps in Covid support schemes

Out-of-date tax systems mean people are falling through the cracks for help, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39QGjV8
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'There is beauty and strength in diversity'

Elona Mortimer-Zhika, chief executive of Iris Software Group, shares her business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bTXVCd
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E-scooters must follow rules of road 'same as bus'

A woman banned from the roads for drink-driving an e-scooter is told the same rules and penalties apply. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nZ13PV
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Tokyo Olympics 'unlikely to go ahead in 2021'

Former London 2012 Olympics boss says Tokyo event likely to be disrupted by Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35VcMbY
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MGM Resorts ends bid to buy Ladbrokes owner Entain

Entain's shares tumble after the US casino operator walks away from a takeover attempt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39JBA7L
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CES 2021: Smart sport kit put to the test

Can a virtual reality cricket bat and bluetooth-connected baseball improve your form? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35WhWo1
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Arcadia set to shut 31 shops with loss of 700 jobs

Administrators for Sir Philip Green's empire have been seeking buyers for the group since November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nYK0xk
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Mobile networks to make Oak lessons site data-free

The Oak National Academy provides educational resources for pupils in England learning from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pbrrYh
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HSBC to close 82 branches this year

The bank has named the branches that will close between April and September, but aims to avoid redundancies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LL9BwC
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Barclays not liable for couple defrauded of £700,000

They thought they were assisting a fraud probe when they transferred cash to accounts in the UAE. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oYaDn7
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Health secretary self-isolating after Covid app alert

Matt Hancock says he will stay home and urged others to do the same if "pinged" by the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35SQsje
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Covid: Cash refusal 'creeping into UK economy'

A survey by consumer group Which? raises concerns over coronavirus leading to more cashless stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Vjsqp
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Boeing 737 Max to be cleared to fly in Europe

The EU's aviation agency says clearance will be given next week for the aircraft, grounded after two crashes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nScDMw
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Covid in Wales: No grant despite NHS app isolation request

Taxi driver David Miller was told to isolate through the NHS Covid-19 app, but received no financial help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sCvq20
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Superdry losses widen amid Covid 'disruption'

The fashion chain says there may be "significant doubt" over its ability to continue as a going concern. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pamvT6
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Covid: Self-employed mothers 'deserve equal help'

Campaigners say 75,000 women who took maternity leave are losing out on government Covid payments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39HgtTO
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CBI calls for more business support before Budget

The business lobby group calls for the extension of support schemes for firms affected by Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nYzNRx
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Big firms to pay small companies within 30 days

Changes to the Prompt Payment Code mean big companies will have half as long to pay small firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p9SqmE
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Will the UK really refuse trade deals over human rights?

The government is being scrutinised over trade deals with countries with poor human rights records. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35SpQPs
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Depop: 'I felt so violated when my account was hacked'

Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bS3bXi
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How a robot investigator searched 60 million files

Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35P6iLt
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Depop: 'I felt so violated when my account was hacked'

Hackers are selling Depop app account details on the dark web for as little as 77p each online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bS3bXi
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'My boss made me come to work and I caught Covid'

Despite the risks, people say they are being asked to work on site when they could do it from home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sBDsZ0
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Covid self-employment income support scheme unfair say mothers

Campaigners are bringing a judicial review for indirect sexual discrimination on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KvWxdY
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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y2vo5D
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E-scooter rider given ban for drink-driving on Isle of Wight

Kyah Jordan is thought to be the first person convicted of drink-driving on an e-scooter in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sA2w2z
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EasyJet Holidays sees summer bookings surge 250%

'People want to go on holiday,' says the airline's boss, as bookings for this summer rise sharply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KqZqwt
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Capitol riots: Bumble dating app unblocks politics filter

The platform disabled its "political preferences" tab following the Capitol Hill riots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c2PxAL
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Chip-shortage 'crisis' halts car-company output

A shortage of computer chips is leading to car factories shutting down for days at a time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nVL70P
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Chip-shortage 'crisis' puts the brakes on car-company output

A shortage of computer chips is leading to car factories shutting down for days at a time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nVL70P
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'We got a lot of grief when our photo became a meme'

These four lads had no idea their picture would still be trending two years later. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oQaEtr
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Uganda election: Internet restored but social media blocked

Online services were restricted ahead of last week's vote, and social media remains blocked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHEp1e
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Film directors call on government to support UK cinema chains

Danny Boyle, Steve McQueen and other UK film-makers call on the chancellor for tailored funding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qu7vQh
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Home Office 'working to restore' lost police records

Hundreds of thousands of DNA and arrest records were deleted after a human error, the Home Office says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bTcHsS
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Next in race to buy Topshop owner Arcadia as bid deadline nears

A consortium including the fashion chain wants to buy the Arcadia group out of administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sDFUht
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Brexit: Fishing firms hold London protest over disruption

Fresh fish exports have been severely disrupted by new border controls with the European Union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oVxjVi
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Github apologises for firing Jewish employee who warned about 'Nazis'

The Jewish employee had warned co-workers about the danger of Nazis during the Capitol Riots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XQq3Ot
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Trampoline prices set to bounce as shipping costs rise

The owner of a toy retailer says high transport costs may mean larger toys become more expensive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LKFDJ9
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Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq
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Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq
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Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend

China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qs7TyS
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BT faces £600m lawsuit over 'historic overcharging'

A group of pensioners is accusing BT of "historic" excessive pricing of landlines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38QpKcU
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A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y2vo5D
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Covid: UK travel corridors closure to come into force

Passengers, whether by boat, train or plane, will have to show proof of a negative Covid test to be allowed in. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39Dczva
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Brexit: 'Putting UK, not GB, delayed my fish for 24 hours'

New trading rules are causing problems for some firms, creating backlogs and uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38QFcFK
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Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ikszpM
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BT faces £600m lawsuit over 'historic overcharging'

A group of pensioners is accusing BT of "historic" excessive pricing of landlines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38QpKcU
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Protecting fragile ecosystems from lithium mining

More lithium is needed to supply the electric car market, but can it be produced in a sustainable way? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ifvIHk
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Universal Credit: Labour presses PM for action ahead of benefit vote

Labour calls on Boris Johnson to give millions a "helping hand" by extending £20 Universal Credit uplift. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LKipme
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Eurostar: Government urged to 'safeguard' rail firm's future

A group of London firms has written to ministers calling for financial support for the rail firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oSoHi1
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Coronavirus: Concerns over bosses breaking Covid safety rules

The Health and Safety Executive says it received 2,945 complaints about workplaces in one week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sypZ49
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Covid: Airport support scheme to open in England

The government is aiming to provide grants by April to mitigate the impact of Covid travel rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3imX7a8
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Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic

The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39IdJVY
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Online clothes sellers targeted by 'creepy' messages

Women are sent sexually explicit messages and requests for "worn" garments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35OcymL
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Are women let down by period trackers?

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LV2z8n
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Will the Trump corporate backlash make a difference?

After the storming of the US Capitol, Donald Trump is facing "a very different set of calculations". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LYDCbS
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CES: Tech to control your devices remotely

Omar Mehtab tries a wristband that allows you to control your laptop and a smart fitness ring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oRaxOl
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WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge

Signal has been downloaded millions of times since WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sxCgGa
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Poland proposes social media 'free speech' law

The law would see social networks fined if they ban a Polish user who has not broken local laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bHkyd6
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Scottish fishermen 'sailing to Denmark to land catch'

Red tape plus a "poor" Brexit deal mean fishermen fear for the future, says an industry body. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bJfTaM
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Covid-19: Parents with childcare issues 'must get right to furlough'

Labour says legal duty on employers to grant requests would ease strain on families in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39tGV2Q
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CES: Smart dog flaps and home robots

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the tech debuted at the technology expo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ssBM3V
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Fortnite-maker Epic Games sues Apple and Google in UK

Epic Games escalates a row over the fees Apple and Google charge app developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35J16Jo
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Biden Twitter account 'starts from zero' with no Trump followers

Joe Biden's presidential Twitter account launches with no followers transferred from President Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sn4q6B
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'It kind of makes debt cool – and it's not'

Some MPs worry "buy now, pay later" services could be tempting online shoppers into overspending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3srnGzO
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Trump blacklists smartphone giant Xiaomi

With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bCMn6t
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Newsround presenter turns shed into studio

With more of us studying and working from home. Ricky has turned his garden shed into a Newsround studio! Take a look! from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39DuoKB
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UK economy shrank by 2.6% in November

The economy contracted as lockdown restrictions in England hit the service sector hard, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ideY3v
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Thailand allows visitors to play golf in quarantine

At six resorts, visitors will be able to play golf, rather than just having to isolate in their rooms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MXEmhY
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Trump takes final swipe at China's biggest companies

With just days left, the US president continues crackdown on Chinese firms with more sanctions and bans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bCMn6t
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Australia rebukes Google for blocking local content

The tech giants are fighting the Australian government over plans to make them pay for news content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oNA6zH
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Rules of origin: Why are Percy Pigs a headache for M&S?

Rules of origin are a key part of the UK's trade deal with the EU. What are they? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39yqyCj
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Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package

The plan would help communities the US president-elect says have been hit hardest by the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KewN5x
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Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood sells his recordings to BMG

The company acquires 300 recordings, or "18 hours of drumming", from the Fleetwood Mac founder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LxQrtZ
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TikTok level crossing stunt 'staggeringly stupid'

Police and rail bosses condemn a social media post featuring a car parked on a level crossing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38JI33l
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Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion

Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qjkJiQ
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Protecting fragile ecosystems from lithium mining

More lithium is needed to supply the electric car market, but can it be produced in a sustainable way? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ifvIHk
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Brexit: No plans to dilute workers' rights, minister says

It comes after reports that protections including the 48-hour work week could be dropped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XESsXA
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Small businesses await Covid insurance case ruling

The Supreme Court ruling will define payouts for many thousands of firms affected by the first lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3spT6Xe
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Brexit: 'most difficult week I've had in this job in 20 years'

Hauliers fear their jobs will get worse before they get better from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38OO27f
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Australia rebukes Google for blocking local content

The tech giants are fighting the Australian government over plans to make them pay for news content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oNA6zH
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Bitcoin: Newport man's plea to find £210m hard drive in tip

James Howells threw away a hard drive containing bitcoin - now worth £210m - by mistake in 2013. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3igwZ0H
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German freight giant DB Schenker pauses UK deliveries

DB Schenker, owned by rail firm Deutsche Bahn, is suspending UK deliveries over Brexit bureaucracy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oKODMv
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Primark warns of £1bn hit from lockdown shop closures

Most of the fashion retailers' stores globally are shut due to Covid, including its 190 UK shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LRJJyB
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Cyberpunk 2077: We underestimated difficulties

The co-founder for Cyberpunk 2077's developer is explaining what went wrong with the launch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38HX59V
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Gatwick: Norwegian axes 1,000 jobs at airport in long haul cuts

Norwegian will continue to operate its short-haul network, but will lose 2,000 staff globally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38Mzd57
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Carillion: Legal bid launched to ban former directors

The new business secretary says banning eight directors of the failed contractor is in the public interest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LvAK6A
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Smart locks: Convenience comes with security doubts

More people are using digital locks for their houses, but how secure are they? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3i47Vdi
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What will be the big tech changes in 2021?

From cyber-security challenges to more robots in public spaces, experts give their predictions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qkpsAK
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Smart locks: Convenience comes with security doubts

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Tesco sees record Christmas sales as shoppers 'treat themselves'

The supermarket giant says customers chose "to treat themselves" as much of the UK was locked down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KbIwSn
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Amazon faces legal challenge over Prime cancellation policy

Consumer watchdogs say the manipulative "dark pattern" design makes it hard for people to end membership. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KdPvKL
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Bullets sent to Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou

Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XC8oKv
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Meng Wanzhou: Bullets sent in mail to Huawei's finance chief

Under house arrest in Canada on bank fraud charges, Ms Meng has reportedly received death threats. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XC8oKv
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Twitter boss: Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous'

Jack Dorsey acknowledges that banning the president undermines the ideals of an open internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qw1Aun
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Coronavirus: Loganair plans for 'recovery' with Isle of Man routes

Loganair says it hopes to 'ramp up' flights between UK and Isle of Man despite the ongoing pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3igNWrV
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New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties

The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sn5nvs
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Bosses failing to support domestic abuse victims, says government

The government wants bosses to do more to help victims as reports of domestic abuse soar in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oJdoZF
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Covid-19: Passengers told to check train times as routes cut

Services in England are being cut from 87% of normal levels to 72%, the Rail Delivery Group says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MXk7AZ
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'Covid means we may lose our first home'

First-time buyers are calling on the government to extend a Help to Buy deadline amid Covid-related delays. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N3pZc8
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Vaccine confidence: holiday bookings grow among older tourists

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Covid-19: New test rule for UK arrivals pushed back to Monday

A negative test had been due to be required from Friday, but ministers said people needed time to prepare. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bFEDAu
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How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?

The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qjIp6U
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Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?

Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bCpMab
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Covid-19: NHS app not working on some Android phones

The Department of Health is investigating the problem with Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qg3HCb
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Covid-19: Bedworth Pokemon player fined for lockdown breach

The man told police he had travelled 14 miles from his home to search for the fictional characters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LsmdZn
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The password guess worth $240m in Bitcoin

A programmer is trying to remember the password to unlock a digital wallet set up a decade ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35y65MI
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Covid: Car loan lenders can seize vehicles from February

A ban on repossession of vehicles will end but, for homes. will be extended for two months, new plans say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bEIihZ
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Furlough fraud: I'm still registered as furloughed for a job I quit'

Amid reports of mass furlough fraud the BBC hears from one worker who quit work but still gets furlough pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35DRteN
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The password guess worth $240m in bitcoin

A programmer is trying to remember the password to unlock a digital wallet set up a decade ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35y65MI
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Battery lodged in baby's throat for four months

Doctors believed 11-month-old Sofia-Grace Hill was rejecting food because she had tonsillitis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N1GtBx
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TikTok: All under-16s' accounts made private

The move means only approved followers can view videos made by users aged 13-15. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XxZzRT
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Apple and Google data: Are we staying at home?

The government is urging us to stay at home during the lockdown but are we? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38EEkUR
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Morrisons to be first UK supermarket to pay minimum £10 an hour

Morrisons will increase its minimum pay from £9.20 to £10 an hour from April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qd6coQ
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Covid: 'Money is tight, I think about it every day'

A report finds the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on those already living in poverty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LNoqOF
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YouTube suspends Donald Trump's channel

The Google-owned service said the president had broken its rules over the incitement of violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oF9q4b
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Lockdown Christmas: Pink prosecco and takeaway sales surge

Lidl, Just Eat and Asos say demand for fizz, takeaways and clothes all rose during December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xz3XQi
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What happens when AI has an overactive imagination?

Google DeepDream explores how artificial intelligence can produce dream-like art. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qfuajs
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Uganda elections 2021: Social media blocked ahead of poll

The move comes a day after Facebook closed "fake" accounts it said were linked to the government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nM0zMZ
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Media billionaire David Barclay dies, aged 86

Together with his twin brother, Sir David built a business empire spanning hotels, retail and newspapers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XAd8jD
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Tesla moves a step closer to launching in India

The electric car maker has registered a company in the country although its future plans remain unclear. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38DWWnZ
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Is this the world's smartest face mask?

Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGh2EW
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Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign

The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35wOt3O
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David Attenborough to front government-funded 5G AR app

Sir David will showcase an augmented reality app as part of a drive to prove the uses of 5G. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KfqOh2
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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech

The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sjlSc3
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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech

The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sjlSc3
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CEO Secrets: 'I couldn't build a company on my own'

The co-founders of German nutritional drink start-up YFood explain why they rely on each other. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XxLvHN
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John Lewis suspends click and collect over virus safety

The department store owner said it was tightening measures after a "change in tone" from the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qdELv3
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Casino mogul and political donor Sheldon Adelson dead at 87

He was known for his support of Republicans - including Donald Trump - and the state of Israel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oH3SGj
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Casino mogul and political donor Sheldon Adelson dead at 87

He was known for his support of Republicans - including Donald Trump - and the state of Israel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oH3SGj
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Amazon and Facebook staff warned of threats to safety

Leaked memos suggest there are fears that employees could be targeted in US backlash against "big tech". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38GLdoJ
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Tesco, Asda and Waitrose ban shoppers without face masks

It follows similar moves by Morrisons and Sainsbury's, but those with medical excuses will be exempt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39qlKPh
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WhatsApp users flock to rival message platforms

Millions have signed up to Signal and Telegram after WhatsApp announced a change to its terms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MOT1Mo
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Royal Dutch Shell to cut more than 300 North Sea jobs

The oil giant says 330 posts will go, leaving a workforce in Aberdeen of about 1,000 people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35wqr94
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Families 'struggling to pay for funerals'

A report suggests there is a widening gap in the cost of funerals in different parts of the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LqYtVl
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Edinburgh Woollen Mill rescue deal to save 2,500 jobs

Investors agree to save the chain, along with Ponden Home and Bonmarché, which could save 2,500 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35xt1Mc
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Warhammer sales surge for Games Workshop despite shop closures

Sales of Games Workshop's fantasy game have jumped as people spend more on hobbies in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3i3AgQS
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Royal Mail lists areas hit by Covid postal delays

Deliveries may be delayed in 28 areas due to "resourcing issues", the postal group says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LinRge
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Samsung bets on bespoke fridges to lure millennials

The South Korean electronics firm says it is focusing on personalised devices for younger customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35uofiA
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Netflix apologises for Bloody Sunday tweet

The show tweeted shots of the cast covered in fake blood with reference to Sunday Bloody Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39q846O
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Etsy sorry as 'Camp Auschwitz' T-shirt sparks fury

The online marketplace removes "disrespectful" T-shirt after a complaint from the Auschwitz Memorial. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39pCBBV
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Being a TikTok influencer without the internet

Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qcw6t2
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Covid: Eyesight risk warning from lockdown screen time

More than a third of people using screens more in lockdown reported eyesight changes, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MV1Owu
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Firms scrap political donations over Capitol riots

Many companies say they won't donate to Senators who refused to certify President-elect Biden's win. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qbTzKS
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Private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks

New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bC4yt3
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Samsung bets on bespoke fridges to lure millennials

The South Korean electronics firm says it is focusing on personalised devices for younger customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35uofiA
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Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline

Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39D8LKr
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Smart locks: Convenience comes with security doubts

More people are using digital locks for their houses, but how secure are they? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i47Vdi
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Retail sales in 2020 worst on record, says BRC trade body

A slump in demand for fashion and homeware during lockdown left many retailers struggling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oC9kdD
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UK leading the way in use of language-learning apps

As the pandemic has given us time to fill, more of us are learning a new language. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bq6m8j
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Elon Musk's Starlink given green light in UK

The satellite internet service is already being offered to a small number of UK consumers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3byvTft
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Marks & Spencer snaps up Jaeger fashion brand

M&S is buying the brand out of administration, but not Jaeger's scores of shops and concessions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bvFweW
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Supermarket staff: 'We're lucky if people wear masks'

Shop workers say the third lockdown is the worst ever for customers not sticking to safety rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nyXLTg
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UK economy 'to get worse before it gets better'

New Covid curbs are necessary but they will hit the economy, Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LlNLQ5
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'My spending has gone up, not down, in lockdown'

A study finds that the financial burden on poorer families has increased during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LDK6wL
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CES 2021: Tuneable spectacles let you adjust your lenses

Spectacles with adjustable lenses are on display at the virtual CES tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38vcDxA
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Etsy sorry as 'Camp Auschwitz' T-shirt sparks fury

The online marketplace removes "disrespectful" T-shirt after a complaint from the Auschwitz Memorial. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39pCBBV
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Coronavirus: 'Concern' over Covid rule breakers in supermarkets

Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says that rules must be adhered to when shopping for food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XujpNF
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Cryptoasset investing? Be prepared to lose the lot, warns watchdog

The Financial Conduct Authority issues a striking warning to investors in unregulated cryptoassets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LFZzfE
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BBC Bitesize to be free for BT and EE customers

The content will not count in a mobile data allowance to help keep costs of online learning down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ouBY06
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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support

The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q1VRvQ
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Covid-19: The challenges of home-schooling

With a lack of devices, broadband and time, online school is proving stressful for many. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38udM8G
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Dr Martens kickstarts plan to join stock market

The current owner of the footwear brand is considering making shares in the firm available to investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hZ2e0i
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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support

The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q1VRvQ
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Royal Mail: Former Ocado executive named as new boss

Simon Thompson, who has also worked for NHS Test and Trace, will begin his role immediately. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3i1mbmW
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China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars

The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qcb3Xd
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Photographs of two families found on one 20-year-old film

Two families from Hampshire unknowingly shared one camera roll over two decades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i0xqw4
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China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars

The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qcb3Xd
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China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions

Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oBQxyU
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Terra Carta: Prince Charles asks companies to join 'Earth charter'

He wants businesses to do more to protect the planet as he marks 50 years of environmental campaigning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38uLGKg
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Covid: Record number of small firms 'set to close'

Without more help to counter the pandemic, a quarter of a million firms could go, an industry body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bnRWFL
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Greener planes of the future... or just pretty plans?

The aerospace industry is testing models of radical looking aircraft, but will they ever make it into production? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MyAX99
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UK leading the way in use of language-learning apps

As the pandemic has given us time to fill, more of us are learning a new language. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bq6m8j
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Cladding flat owners told not to talk to press

The government says a draft agreement saying flat owners need its approval first is "standard". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LCjjkq
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Trump Twitter ban 'raises regulation questions' - Hancock

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says social media giants are "taking editorial decisions". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i7pyJm
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Drone footage captures snow-covered Brecon Beacons

The images are captured high above the mountains by filmmaker James Bessant Davies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qbYaN7
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Online retailer Ocado warns of 'missing items' as suppliers cut choice

It said there may be "an increase of missing items and substitutions over the next few weeks." from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3i0zmoh
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CES 2021: The tech expo swaps Vegas for a virtual show

How the giant tech showcase has swapped Vegas for a virtual event this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bq3BUA
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Parler: Amazon to remove site from web hosting service

If Parler fails to find a new web hosting service by Sunday, the entire network will go offline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39fFCEN
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Motorhomes 'missing' after rental firm collapsed

Lenders face big losses after the company went bust owing £7m, while some vehicles are "missing". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K11rPL
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CES 2021: The tech expo swaps Vegas for a virtual show

How the giant tech showcase has swapped Vegas for a virtual event this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bq3BUA
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Covid-19: The machine that breathes for Covid patients

The ECMO machine is a lifeline for coronavirus patients whose condition has not improved using a ventilator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38tJrqP
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Can onboard rollercoasters save the cruise industry?

The Mardi Gras is going overboard with new features to lure back passengers including a micro-brewery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q03Nh2
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Nottinghamshire YouTuber fails to cross US in mobility scooter

Worksop-based Tom Stanniland vows to return to the US after his scooter was confiscated by police. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XmbVMR
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What is Elon Musk's Starship?

Elon Musk's company SpaceX is building a vehicle that could transform space travel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nqz1wc
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Google suspends 'free speech' app Parler

Apple will also remove the social network from its App Store if it does not change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nuDlKO
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Sex workers say 'defunding Pornhub' puts their livelihoods at risk

Credit card companies are blocking payments to adult site Pornhub, which is hitting sex workers' earnings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xnd1YL
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Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Twitter says it banned the US president "due to the risk of further incitement of violence". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MBJ2Kf
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Lockdown lessons: The firms adapting and thriving

Three small businesses explain how they have adapted to cope with the pandemic over the past year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38s2uBR
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Roku snaps up Quibi's collection of short shows

The streaming platform acquires the rights to more than 75 programmes from Quibi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MG66Yh
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Covid-19: Government denies 'snubbing' BT's wi-fi for pupils offer

The firm's plan to improve access to online classes "did not suitably meet" children's needs, it says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38oOW9X
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David Attenborough won't return to Instagram

The broadcasting legend reveals to Radio 1's Greg James he's busy enough replying to letters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3olKvT3
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Fifa 21 and Frozen 2 top digital sales of 2020

The UK spent a record £9bn on home entertainment last year as the coronavirus pandemic hit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xme0Z3
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Renters: Eviction ban in England extended for six weeks

Councils will also be given extra funding to accommodate rough sleepers, the government announces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XobVf6
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US hit as jobs fall for first time since April

The US economy lost 140,000 jobs in December, as rising coronavirus cases took a toll. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39dY6FB
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BA Holidays selling Caribbean departures for this weekend

Despite the UK in lockdown, and other tour firms halting operations, the company has departures this weekend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nosmTq
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Google Chrome browser privacy plan investigated in UK

The Competition and Markets Authority will explore whether Google is abusing its market dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38qBFhu
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The robot made of ice and other tech news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's news in technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pVlyy0
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Google Chrome browser privacy plan investigated in UK

The Competition and Markets Authority will explore whether Google is abusing its market dominance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38qBFhu
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The many adventures of Elon Musk, the world's richest person

Meet the world's richest person, and the man who inspired Robert Downey Jr's take on Iron Man. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QiaYQ7
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Soaring house prices in 2020 likely to slow this year, says Halifax

The lender says it expects "downward pressure on house prices" in 2021 following annual rise of 6% last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39bQLpZ
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Asos to create 2,000 jobs at new Lichfield centre

The site in Lichfield will employ 2,000 people over the next three years, the fashion group says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lc0DIs
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Hyundai's confusion over Apple electric car tie-up

The Korean car company originally said it was in talks with the tech titan before backtracking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pZpluf
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Marks & Spencer sees festive revenues slump

Modest growth in food sales fails to offset big declines in the retailer's clothing division. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q0W9TE
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Brexit: Problems grow at UK ports with backlogs and delays

Many retailers believe they will be paying taxes on exports of goods that are not fully made in Britain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pZLJnw
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Apple and Hyundai announce electric car tie-up

The US tech titan joins forces with the Korean car company to develop self-driving vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pZpluf
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'Litany of failures' on road to 1Gbps UK

Rural areas could be "locked out" of ultra-fast broadband for years to come, a damning report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pWIwF6
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Greener planes of the future... or just pretty plans?

The aerospace industry is testing models of radical looking aircraft, but will they ever make it into production? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MyAX99
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Coronavirus: Arrivals in England and will soon need negative test

The new measures are expected to come into effect in England early next week amid rising infections. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hQXv0B
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Employment: Demand for UK workers 'picks up' in December

But firms may be hesitant to take on permanent staff during the Covid crisis, new research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MLi4jx
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Food waste: 'I'll have to throw away £6,000-worth of milk'

While restaurants and shops have been given tax breaks, firms that supply them fear for the future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pSVOlY
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Fears schools will be overwhelmed by laptopless pupils

Allowing pupils without laptops into schools could limit the impact of the closures, say head. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oo9Wn3
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National Express to suspend all services

The firm says tighter Covid restrictions and falling passenger numbers have prompted the decision. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38kFmF5
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Facial recognition identifies people wearing masks

NEC developed the system in response to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MIbmLa
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Cyber attack: Hackers post Hackney Council's 'stolen documents'

Hackney's mayor says the council is working with the police to see what action needs to be taken. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s0KQwL
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Donald Trump’s Twitter endgame

It’s hard to see that Donald Trump now has a future on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hRISKq
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Harvester-owner says it needs more cash to survive lockdown

The owner of pub chains Harvester and All Bar One says current restrictions cost it up to £40m a month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38nkY6p
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'New York is not dead, but it is on life support'

Has the coronavirus pandemic hurt America's fragile urban revival - or killed it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JVgoTA
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Ryanair cuts flight schedule amid new lockdowns

The airline warns few, if any, flights will operate to or from Ireland or the UK from the end of January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pXy9Rk
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Sainsbury's sees sales surge over Christmas

The supermarket giant reports a bumper Christmas, with sales up 9.3% for the festive trading period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s3dVrq
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Brexit: UK-Ireland lorry traffic at Holyhead port slumps

Lorry traffic between Holyhead and Dublin is down to about one-third of usual capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3opfRYV
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NYSE in a spin over Chinese telecoms delistings

The New York Stock Exchange has sparked confusion over its reversal on ejecting the three companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LcCAch
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Elon Musk's guide to getting ahead in business

Six principles that have helped Elon Musk become one of the richest people on the planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LbHiXV
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YouTuber Vikkstar's three tips for growing your Twitch following

YouTuber Vikkstar chats to the Press X To Continue podcast about boosting followers of esports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35fJkNo
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Game maker Roblox's value rockets seven-fold during pandemic

The online game maker is now pushing ahead with a shares debut after securing fresh funding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3omzhOj
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Game maker Roblox's value rockets seven-fold during pandemic

The online game maker is now pushing ahead with a shares debut after securing fresh funding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3omzhOj
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NYSE in a spin over Chinese telecoms delistings

The New York stock exchange has sparked confusion over its reversal on ejecting the three firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LcCAch
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Social media giants remove Trump video

YouTube, Google and Facebook have taken his message to protesters down due to false allegations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JV1axU
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British Gas staff start five-day strike over pay

Owner Centrica says it will prioritise vulnerable households and emergencies during the walkout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MG0ygB
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Government vows to end complex leasehold costs

The proposals should help those with shorter leases fearing bills of many thousands of pounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s90I0n
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Lockdown: 'I've borrowed £4m just to remain closed'

The new lockdown has pushed pubs and restaurants into yet more debt, some of which may never be repaid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/396InIy
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Social media giants remove Trump video

YouTube, Google and Facebook have taken his message to protesters down due to false allegations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JV1axU
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Elon Musk's guide to getting ahead in business

Six principles that have helped Elon Musk become one of the richest people on the planet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LbHiXV
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Amazon plots a course into the healthcare industry

Amazon has moved into the pharmacy business and analysts see further moves into healthcare. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pUYcJb
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Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm investigated

The Competition and Markets Authority will look at the deal for the firm whose chips power most smartphones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nf6rhi
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Netflix raises UK prices to cover cost of content

The streaming giant is criticised for "unfortunate" timing during the new lockdowns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s01FYF
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Amazon pledges billions for affordable homes in US

The effort comes as housing prices have skyrocketed, creating an affordability crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s7OaGz
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Fraudsters use Covid and social media to peddle scams

One scam tells recipients they are "eligible to apply for your vaccine" with a link to a bogus NHS website. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hOcrML
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Amazon buys its first planes to expand air network

Some estimates say the online shopping giant could overtake FedEx and UPS by 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L8gBmL
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Covid: What are the rules for pubs and restaurants across the UK?

Pubs and restaurants across the UK are currently closed, but can offer some takeaways. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f9kTUv
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AI draws dog-walking baby radish in a tutu

Dall-E, the latest system from OpenAI, can create images from simple phrases. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XftkXp
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Shoppers told not to buy more than normal

Stores seek to reassure shoppers that there is no need to bulk-buy in new lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35hmhSx
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Covid: Grand Central and Hull Trains suspend services for a third time

It is the third time Grand Central and Hull Trains have temporarily stopped services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35ePTQm
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Greggs 'will not bounce back until 2022'

Bakery chain says profits not expected to return to pre-Covid levels until 2022 at the earliest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lqn2BH
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Neil Young sells song rights in '$150m' deal

Investment company Hipgnosis buys a half share of 1,180 songs by the Canadian folk rocker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MuzHns
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Home-schooling: How to help your child’s online learning

There are plenty of online resources to help while schools are closed to most pupils. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LtdB48
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Snapchat blackmailer from Essex is jailed

A sex offender targeted nearly 600 females and some of them sent intimate pictures to him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LrYdFd
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Trump bans Alipay and seven other Chinese apps

The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bdleqg
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Lai Xiaomin: Criticism of death sentence on former Chinese tycoon

The harsh penalty for a former finance chief is a "major step backwards" says human rights activists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oiAdD3
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M&S signs call to action over Uighur forced labour

M&S said it was important to encourage other companies to examine their clothing supply chains . from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3okbizc
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Trump bans Alipay and seven other Chinese apps

The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bdleqg
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'Deepfake porn images still give me nightmares'

Poet Helen Mort is calling for a change in the law after images of her were edited with porn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/393rbU9
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Coronavirus: Arrivals in UK could soon need negative test

The government says it is considering the move to prevent the virus spreading "across the UK border". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hPYvlt
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UK new car registrations in 2020 sink to 30-year low

New 2020 car registrations sink to a 30-year low and see biggest one-year drop since the Second World War from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/391mA52
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Covid: 12 life tasks in lockdown - what has changed?

From registering a birth to getting a plumber. not everything is the same as during the first lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b9Us23
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FTSE 100 chief executives 'earn average salary within 3 days'

FTSE 100 bosses will earn more in the first three days of this week than the average workers' annual wage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JNBAL3
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CEO Secrets: 'Try bartering to kickstart your business'

The boss of an advertising screens company says he used barter to get a prime London office location. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38eeDtT
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TalkRadio: YouTube kicks channel off its platform

The Google-owned video-hosting service has yet to give a reason for its action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38gsD6l
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Covid travel: Why Instagram is still full of celebrities 'on holiday'

Despite rising infection rates and restrictions in the UK, some celebrities have continued to travel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38eyedl
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Honda's Swindon factory temporarily suspends production

The car manufacturer blames global supply delays for the latest disruption at its Swindon factory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XcLYix
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Covid: Can my boss force me to go to work?

As England and Scotland enter new coronavirus lockdowns, what are the rules about going to work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dAoz0F
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TalkRadio: YouTube kicks channel off its platform

The Google-owned video-hosting service has yet to give a reason for its action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38gsD6l
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Train services set to be reduced in lockdown

Some in the industry are anticipating reductions of between 50-60% of normal service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35c0749
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Tui and Thomas Cook cancel bookings as lockdown begins

Tui and Thomas Cook cancel holidays after new coronavirus restrictions are imposed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rOUClo
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FBI found Ghislaine Maxwell using mobile-phone data

Agents were able to pinpoint Ms Maxwell’s exact location, using GPS technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hI2oZR
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Paperchase on the brink of administration

The stationery chain which has 127 stores and around 1,500 employees says shop closures hit it hard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rPJc0V
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Online schooling: Calls to cut data fees during Covid lockdowns

The children's commissioner for England and Labour's leader call on firms to help low-income families. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpnLmX
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NYSE does a U-turn on Chinese telecoms delistings

The New York Stock Exchange reverses its decision following "further consultation" with regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pTo3kn
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Government offers firms new grants to survive lockdown

Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure will receive new grants to help them keep afloat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bbbux0
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Morrisons' sales boosted by early Christmas shopping

The supermarket saw strong trading over the key Christmas period, with a big jump in sales of champagne. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KU5Ftb
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Supermarket websites feel the strain of new lockdown

Shoppers rush to secure online delivery slots as demand surges following news of another lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ohej30
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Australian advert of man eating bat sandwich investigated

Australia's advertising watchdog says it has received a number of complaints from viewers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n9Vo96
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Singapore Covid tracing data available to police

Reversing earlier assurances, authorities says tracing data can be used beyond Covid for criminal investigations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hHfB50
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NYSE scraps plans to delist Chinese telecoms giants

The New York Stock Exchange has made a U-turn following "further consultation" with regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pTo3kn
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Supermarket websites feel the strain of new lockdown

Shoppers rush to secure online delivery slots as demand surges following news of another lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ohej30
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Covid exercise: 'I'll never go back to the gym again'

An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xa6NuQ
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New York transit workers: 'We don't get respect'

A subway conductor and a bus driver in New York share their stories of working during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rUjFDS
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UK 'cannot duck' post-Covid inequalities

A growing divide over education, jobs, and ethnicity threaten the fabric of society, says Nobel laureate's study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nd6D0v
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Lockdown: 'The road to recovery just got longer'

Business leaders call for more financial help as the lockdown plunges more firms into a fight for survival. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n8UycI
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Google workers form tech giant's first labour union

The group of more than 200 engineers say Google must live up to its 'Don't be evil' pledge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3odXtlV
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UK expats prevented from returning home to Spain

UK nationals resident in Spain say they were wrongly turned back when their flight landed in Barcelona. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nbzdPJ
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Google workers form tech giant's first labour union

The group of more than 200 engineers say Google must to live up to its 'Don't be evil' pledge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3odXtlV
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Mortgage lending surges to 13-year high

A stamp duty holiday, which expires in March, sparked a flurry of homebuying activity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MmC9wf
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Virgin Media broadband price rises of up to £54 in 2021

Virgin Media says customers will see bills go up 4% on average, between £30 and £54 a year for most. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KRMYX3
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Virgin Media broadband price rises of up to £54 in 2021

Virgin Media says customers will see bills go up 4% on average, between £30 and £54 a year for most. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KRMYX3
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Some online stores stop UK deliveries over Brexit

Some specialist firms across the EU are no longer delivering to the UK because of Brexit tax changes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ngR0oO
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EU firms refuse UK deliveries over Brexit tax changes

Some specialist firms across the EU are no longer delivering to the UK because of Brexit tax changes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ngR0oO
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Ratatouille musical: TikTok phenomenon raises $1m for actors' charity

The online phenomenon went from TikTok pipe dream to hour-long reality in less than five months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b6SXBW
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Covid: Can I go on furlough and how much will I be paid?

More people are now eligible for furlough, with the scheme extended until April 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UE9lBa
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Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder extradition to US blocked by UK judge

The Wikileaks founder is wanted in the US over the publication of thousands of classified documents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3900tMg
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Music listening soared during lockdown

More than 155m albums were bought or streamed in 2020, according to record industry figures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nfPDqm
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Covid: 'Opportunity as well as threat' from pandemic tech advances

Companies say there has been a rapid increase in automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38XAJ2Z
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FTSE 100 rallies amid Covid vaccine rollout

Shares surge on the first day of trading in 2021 as the rollout of the second vaccine gets under way. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JGKLNk
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos: The richest person in the world

As 2020 ended, Jeff Bezos's wealth was estimated to be more than $185bn (£135bn), after he made tens of billions during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iG1qgS
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Circus ring mistress 'grateful' for food banks in lockdown

Olympia Posirca never thought she would have to rely on food banks but is grateful that they got her through 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MfTN4L
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Fiat Chrysler and PSA merger faces final hurdle

The deal will create the world's fourth biggest car maker and lead to major savings for the new group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38V7luh
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MGM Resorts 'looking' to buy' Ladbrokes owner Entain

The reported move is the latest attempt by a casino operator to expand into the online gambling boom. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oodyVS
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Covid exercise: 'I'll never go back to the gym again'

An explosion in fitness tech means not everyone will be rushing back to gyms when they can reopen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Xa6NuQ
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'Furlough mums and dads while schools are off' says TUC

Trades unions urge bosses to support parents trying to balance work and childcare. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hDBeTP
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Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X5bs1q
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Bitcoin value surges past $30,000 (£22,000) for first time

The cryptocurrency has continued to soar in value just weeks after hitting $20,000 for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X5bs1q
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Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest

The beleaguered web browser plug-in will no longer receive security updates from Adobe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34W9e8D
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