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Topshop: What happened after the shutters closed?

The pandemic is changing the jobs market. What happens to young and old trying to find work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bS6jRn
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Military trials training for missions in virtual reality

Zoe Kleinman experiences software which creates virtual training simulations for the military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGkuRv
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Chinese investment in Australia plummets 61%

The drop reflects tougher foreign investment laws and the effects of Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uDzz6O
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'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'

A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37YbgGZ
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Budget 2021: 'Now is not the time for tax rises', say MPs

The Treasury Committee says "now is not the time" for rises, but they may be needed in the future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30262pc
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Jobless rate around UK airports above average, say MPs

A report by MPs found the number of people claiming jobless benefits was much higher near the top 20 UK airports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r5Aafc
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Apprenticeships levy 'has failed on every measure', says HR body

The professional body for HR said apprenticeship starts have fallen and far fewer have gone to young people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pWL1XG
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Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?

With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3szICUv
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'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'

A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37YbgGZ
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Budget 2021: Northern Tory MPs call for business rates cut to 'save High Streets'

Writing ahead of the Budget, the MPs say the tax should be cut now and reformed in the long term. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O4bCop
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Budget 2021: Extra £1.6bn for UK's Covid vaccination rollout

The chancellor is to provide more funding for the programme, which has now given 20m first doses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uB995P
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Budget: Rishi Sunak promises help as Covid restrictions ease

But Rishi Sunak says he wants "to be honest" with the public about the shock suffered by the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aZ52sb
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Budget 2021: £5bn fund to help High Street recover from Covid

Grants for 700,000 firms come as Rishi Sunak warns public finances face a challenge ahead of the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uFxE1p
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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O8K01i
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Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q1XFom
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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O8K01i
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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uCAXXi
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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dPvmah
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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bJBDBI
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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uCAXXi
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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bHdRGh
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Budget 2021: Mortgage guarantee to help buyers with 5% deposit

Boris Johnson says "generation rent" can become "generation buy" through new government-backed loans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O8gDw1
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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3su00Kg
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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4
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Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bGSvJa
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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kAo8s4
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Budget 2021: Stamp duty holiday deadline 'may cost us £12,000'

Homebuyers facing high costs and delays want the tax break to be extended at the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qb0W5E
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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3su00Kg
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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to inject £126m to boost traineeship scheme

Rishi Sunak to also launch a 'flexi-job' scheme so people can work for several firms at once. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uMaJlo
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Covid: 'Our 10 days of hotel quarantine are finally over'

South African Wiehann Meyer, who recently travelled to London, kept a video diary of his experience in hotel quarantine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dQvVke
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Cairngorms recreated in video game Minecraft

The initiative is designed to help young people find out how the Cairngorms national park is managed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bLhH1o
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MyHeritage offers 'creepy' deepfake tool to reanimate dead

The genealogy firm admits some might find the controversial technology "uncanny or creepy". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bGf4xx
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TikTok agrees legal payout over facial recognition

The video site has agreed to a $92m settlement in a case over how it uses biometrics to track users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sxmCK6
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Twitter unveils 'super follow' feature

The network will enable users to charge for extra content such as bonus tweets and newsletters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uCfDBp
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Amanda Staveley loses High Court fight with Barclays over damages

A businesswoman who sued Barclays for hundreds of millions has lost her case. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZSPAaS
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Freeports: What are they and will they make the UK money?

Rishi Sunak thinks the low-tax zones will boost struggling parts of the UK - but not everyone agrees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PepHjL
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Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect

BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e1r1kv
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Pets at Home says lockdown pet bonanza will bring even higher profits

The retailer raises its profits forecast yet again as demand for pet products continues to soar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZQSz3J
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Blyth 'gigafactory': Ex-offenders offered chance at car battery plant

The electric car battery plant will be the biggest industrial investment in the North East for years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dNx3Vy
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Explore the Cairngorms - in Minecraft

The landscape has been recreated to help young people understand how to run a national park. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dMDic5
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MLM schemes in the UK: The 'cult-like' beauty businesses in your DMs

Newsbeat hears from young women about their experiences working for multi-level marketing companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aV1LKv
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British Airways owner IAG calls for digital health passes

Airline group IAG's call comes as it posts a huge annual loss after the pandemic grounded many flights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uzjJKn
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Pokémon at 25: Rare cards trade for big money

Rare cards based on the popular Japanese video game and cartoons are regularly fetching six figures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pV82KG
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Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bDZEKq
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UK car production slumps by a quarter in January

The UK produced 27% fewer cars than a year ago, the worst January figure for over a decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dKC8xN
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Budget 2021: Support pubs by cutting beer duty, say Conservative MPs

Cheaper beer could support struggling pubs MPs argue, but alcohol awareness campaigners are opposed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aSQ2Ms
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Budget 2021: 'My £20 is a lifeline - don't take it away'

A benefits top-up to help the poor survive lockdown is due to end - unless it is extended at the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bAT9YG
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Nightclubs eye June reopening but can they survive?

Clubs have been closed for almost a year but what will the clubbing experience be like when they reopen? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dK6tg4
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Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand

The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sl5HKy
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The disabled influencers making their mark on social media

Brands are starting to embrace social media influencers with disabilities to target the "purple pound". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aTsMhD
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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ssUPKK
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Drought hits Taiwan chip supply as Biden asks for more

Taiwan is one of the world's largest manufacturers of chips and the US wants it to speed up production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O4dRI8
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Fake emails sent to MPs totally unacceptable - Lindsay Hoyle

The Commons Speaker hits out after an academic study tries to test MPs' responses to constituents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MrsLbe
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Get used to fewer trains, says rail body

Around one in ten rail services should be cut while passenger numbers remain low, says Network Rail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qQ7iaO
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Furlough numbers climb sharply in January to 4.7 million

The number of people on furlough rises by 700,000 to 4.7 million after fresh lockdown measures imposed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dLUVc4
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Npower app attack exposed customers' bank details

The energy provider, owned by Eon, reports a breach to the UK's data watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MnM0Cq
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Asda says 5,000 jobs at risk in new business plan

The supermarket says it has begun consulting with workers over a major restructuring of its business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZOn8a7
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Primark bets on last year's fashion for April reopening

The High Street-only retailer says it has lost £1.1bn in sales due to the recent lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bGW6XC
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Serco: Test and trace firm's boss defends scheme

The boss of outsourcer Serco says there are now as many people being tested per week as vaccinated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O2OJBy
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UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uwvXDu
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Australia passes law to make Google and Facebook pay for news

The world-first law is designed to make the tech giants pay news publishers for content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQQHYo
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Myanmar coup: Facebook, Instagram place immediate ban on military

Facebook said deadly violence in Myanmar had brought about the need for the ban on the military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37LoUwY
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Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NVSpVS
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'My campaign outperformed non-disabled influencers'

Disabled influencer Pippa Stacey says "brands are beginning to see our value". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uvqrRB
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Coronavirus: Public need 'home truths' on economy - Hammond

The ex-chancellor says Boris Johnson must "do the right thing", even if it means risking unpopularity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uqqNJr
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Goldman Sachs: Bank boss rejects work from home as the 'new normal'

Remote working is "an aberration" that will be corrected as soon as possible says Goldman Sachs chief. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NZkRpI
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Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

The mini electric vehicle being made by China's biggest carmaker is now outselling Tesla two to one. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NVSpVS
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UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uwvXDu
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Budget 2021: 'If I have to pay £13,000, it will destroy my shop'

Struggling shops warn they may have to shut if business rates are brought back at the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dWlyeL
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Ikea aims to launch delayed 'Buy Back' scheme in UK

UK consumers will soon be able to sell back used items with the aim of reducing waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qYLeuU
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The colourful fridges popping up on American streets

Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZLgP7h
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Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?

Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sk1xCs
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CEO Secrets: 'My billion pound company has no HR department'

Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, explains why he doesn't need a human resources team. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MisXcG
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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P0yi9s
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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P0yi9s
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US central bank payment system down for 'hours'

The crash came as the bank faces pressure to keep pace with changes fuelled by Bitcoin and other digital currencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZQ5CSK
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US central bank payment system down for 'hours'

The crash came as the bank faces pressure to keep pace with changes fuelled by Bitcoin and other digital currencies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZQ5CSK
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Vauxhall: Crunch talks to save Ellesmere Port plant continue

Vauxhall's parent company has previously said its fate depends on the government's commitment to the car industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qRcRWF
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Palantir: NHS faces legal action over data firm contract

Controversial data-crunching firm Palantir's deal with the UK health service is under the spotlight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qU5ayN
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Palantir: NHS faces legal action over data firm contract

Controversial data-crunching firm Palantir's deal with the UK health service is under the spotlight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qU5ayN
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Biden orders 100-day review amid supply chain strains

The United States has grappled with shortages of medical gear and computer chips, among other items. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NYn2Kc
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Nissan: Hundreds furloughed over parts shortage

Late-shift work on one assembly line in Sunderland will be suspended for one week, the firm says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZKQGFJ
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Fraudsters stepped up efforts in new year, HMRC figures show

Con-artists claimed people could receive a tax rebate or a grant, as they tried to steal financial details. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aPmQWR
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Hays Travel boss 'shocked' by husband's sudden death

Dame Irene Hays says tributes to her husband John have given her "determination" to carry on. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NBRYjB
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Hyundai to replace 82,000 electric-vehicle batteries over fire risk

The South Korean carmaker is replacing batteries for huge numbers of Kona electric cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bvuXa6
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Spot: Boston Dynamics condemns robot paintball rampage plan

The art project, which is using a quadruped Spot robot, has been criticised by maker Boston Dynamics from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qRU7WP
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Covid lockdown: 'My closed hair salons cost me £1,000 a day'

The hair and beauty industry is calling for a cut in VAT to help mend the sector's finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pPUhNg
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Cladding: Fire safety bill could leave leaseholders 'bankrupt'

Campaigners are backing a rebellion by Tory MPs to ensure leaseholders are protected from extra costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NrUARk
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Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dFLsTA
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Heathrow in £2bn loss as Covid 'devastates' air travel

Passenger numbers in 2020 dropped to levels last seen in the 1970s, the UK's largest airport says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pOVd4j
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BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders

Launched in the 1980s the Computer Literacy Project helped people understand the world of computing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qSYOzJ
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Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sjXPJa
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Apple buys a company every three to four weeks

The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sjXPJa
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Clubhouse: What is it and how do you get invited?

The new social-media app has already attracted huge names - and been banned in several countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3szaOqL
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Budget 2021: 'I've been furloughed twice in one year'

More support for jobs is expected in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget, but will it be enough? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MiXMhn
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Budget 2021: Chancellor must 'make finance green', say campaigners

Campaigners call for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to make system changes including a carbon emissions tax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NRX1wb
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Facebook and Google 'too powerful' says watchdog boss

The boss of the UK's competition watchdog says tech giants have too much share of the online ad market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pGBdRu
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Apple users targeted by 'mysterious' malware

Devices in more than 150 countries are infected - but researchers still do not know why. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3khxt7U
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MWC Shanghai: Gadget companies gather for rare pandemic tech expo

New products include a phone that fully charges in 20 minutes and an under-screen selfie camera. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bwVt2T
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MWC Shanghai: Gadget companies gather for rare pandemic tech expo

New products include a phone that fully charges in 20 minutes and an under-screen selfie camera. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwVt2T
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Coronavirus: Gender pay gap enforcement delayed by a further six months

The equalities watchdog says it is the right move amidst the pandemic, but Labour calls it "unacceptable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aLUzAA
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Covid-19: Businesses 'throwing in towel' over uncertainty

Labour says the Budget must extend the VAT cut, furlough and the business rates holiday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dDDkTz
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Jailed Libor banker Tom Hayes: 'My life was destroyed'

Tom Hayes says he believes fresh evidence will show his Libor conviction was unsafe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZElwzI
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UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%

The rate of unemployment in the UK rose 5.1% in the three months to December, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZI1dRO
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Covid: Airline industry travel pass ready 'within weeks'

Industry body IATA says it sees its pass as essential for reopening quarantine-free travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3buGlTD
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Facebook reverses ban on news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aHRUYj
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Spotify to expand into more than 80 new markets

The audio streaming company wants to extend its global reach to include more than a billion extra people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwLMBn
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Covid in Scotland: Drones to carry Covid samples

The medical cargo is being carried up to 40 miles in hard-to-reach parts of Argyll and Bute. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P3v4lL
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Augmented reality art: Where your home becomes the gallery

How virtual artworks allow you to see anything from the sun to a giant spider in your own home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dKWO8O
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HSBC shifts focus from west to east as profits dive

The UK-based bank has signalled its "pivot to Asia" as annual profits slump during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtNITe
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Facebook to restore news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aHRUYj
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Boeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine

The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pMPMmx
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Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dJA5dD
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Clubhouse confirms data spillage of its audio streams

A user has been banned for streaming audio from multiple Clubhouse chatrooms onto their website. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dJA5dD
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Spotify to expand into more than 80 new markets

The audio streaming company wants to extend its global reach to include more than a billion extra people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bwLMBn
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China regains slot as India's top trade partner despite tensions

Trade flows remained strong between the two Asian neighbours despite growing tensions and deadly clashes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37DWmW2
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Dating apps scam committed by criminal from inside prison

A recently reformed criminal shares how he ran romance scams to serve as a warning to others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dEkNXA
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Church of England Vicar ‘games for God’

A London vicar says he was "called by God" to create the virtual 'Church of Chat'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aHpLk7
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Is it worth tracking your carbon footprint?

Apps that offer to track your carbon footprint are becoming more common, but are they any good? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dDAe23
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The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3si9Qz0
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Holiday bookings surge following lockdown exit plans

Travel agencies and airlines say website traffic jumped following Boris Johnson's announcement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZHOpLs
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Epic's bid to sue Apple over Fortnite in UK rejected

A UK tribunal denied Epic Games permission to go after Apple - but a case versus Google can proceed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bwAA7U
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Epic's bid to sue Apple over Fortnite in UK rejected

A UK tribunal denied Epic Games permission to go after Apple - but a case versus Google can proceed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bwAA7U
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Roadmap: 'We're delighted to have dates to work towards'

Boris Johnson’s route out of lockdown is a relief for businesses, including pubs, restaurants, gyms and retail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bAdVYC
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Huawei Mate X2 folding phone unveiled despite chip supply worries

The firm claims the edge against rival Samsung, but faces a dwindling stockpile of smartphone chips. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aFwKdx
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Huawei Mate X2 folds flatter than Samsung's rival phone

The firm claims the edge against rival Samsung, but faces a dwindling stockpile of smartphone chips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aFwKdx
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Covid-19: Boris Johnson plans to reopen shops and gyms in England on 12 April

Boris Johnson hopes all legal limits on social contact could be lifted in England from 21 June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtqQ6s
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Jay-Z sells stake in champagne brand to luxury giant LVMH

LVMH said it was interested in the brand for its appeal to a 'global and diverse' customer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pMVjcK
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Brexit: 1,000 EU finance firms 'set to open UK offices'

Applications to operate via a UK base suggest London will remain a key financial centre, a consultancy says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3smbuQ7
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WhatsApp to switch off messages for all who reject new terms

The company lays out what will happen to users who do not accept its updated conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bsF6Ey
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Entire school board resigns after accidental public livestream

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John Lewis considers closing more stores

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United Airlines grounds planes after engine failure

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More than half of UK employers planning to recruit staff

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Covid-19: Fewest firms planning job cuts since pandemic began

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Leon boss warns longer lockdown 'will cost lives'

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Clubhouse downloads double in two weeks, analytics firm says

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Black Country: Facebook targeted 'faggots and peas' chat

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'Kill switch' failed as drone hit controlled space near Gatwick

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Uber drivers are workers not self employed, Supreme Court rules

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UK Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers

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NatWest sets aside £3.2bn to cover bad loans

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Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall

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UK government borrowing hits highest January level since records began

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Retail sales slump in January amid lockdown

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Huawei turns to pig farming during US sanctions

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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

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Coronavirus: 'No jab, no job' policies may be legal for new hires

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Barclays profits hit by £4.8bn bad loan provisions

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Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimidated' by tech giant

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YouTube: Voice of Wales channel accused of racism

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Black and LGBT Edinburgh University students attacked in Zoom meeting

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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

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Phase out furlough gradually, Chancellor urged

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Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

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US charges three North Koreans over $1.3bn theft

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Lord Frost: Brexit negotiator becomes Cabinet Office minister

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Los Angeles police 'wanted Amazon Ring BLM protest footage'

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Pete Evans: Instagram ban for Australian chef over conspiracy theories

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Quarantine hotel rooms are 'like a prison'

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Amazon sued by New York over 'deficient' Covid-19 response

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Ryanair loses fight to block rivals' state aid

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Crispin Odey: Hedge fund manager denies indecent assault

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Apple revamps syringe emoji for Covid vaccines

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Reddit removed 6% of all posts made last year

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Covid: Court rejects self-employed mothers' sexual discrimination case

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House prices up 8.5% in 2020 amid tax holiday

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Ford to go all-electric in Europe by 2030

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Inflation: Cost of living up in January amid coronavirus curbs

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Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog

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Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'

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China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

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Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'

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Medical cannabis: 'Convince people that you're serious'

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AI used to 'predict the next coronavirus'

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Marriott Hotels 'exceptional' chief Arne Sorenson dies aged 62

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TikTok breaching users' rights - European Consumer Organisation

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Bitcoin hits new record of $50,000

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What happened to Anthem? The blockbuster game that failed to find a community

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Covid: Rapid tests and vaccines 'will allow venues to reopen' - minister

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Asda: How to buy a £6.8bn supermarket for £780m

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What happened to Anthem? The blockbuster game that failed to find a community

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North Korea accused of hacking Pfizer for Covid-19 vaccine data

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Gumtree Shpock tie-up could raise fees and reduce choice, warns watchdog

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Engineer creates robotic glove to help strengthen grip

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Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

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Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u2BLo8
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New WTO boss warns against vaccine nationalism

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Amazon vs Reliance: Why are two of the world's richest men in court?

A tussle over an Indian grocery store pits Amazon and Reliance against each other in court. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u2BLo8
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Full-face hot-wax TikTok videos prompt warnings

Skin experts raise health-and-safety concerns about the videos, which do not carry a warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pk1O6N
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The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

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450,000 families ‘behind on rent because of Covid’

One in 20 private renters say they have been refused rent reductions, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rY7rcp
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Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests

Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3po1fZu
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Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u1jTtD
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Mobile loan apps in India: 'They try to mentally break you'

We hear from people in India who say some mobile loan apps harass and intimidate those who use them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tYTfBM
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Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37eH7Tj
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Parler app back online after month-long gap

The right-leaning social network was banned by Amazon, Apple and Google in January. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N1ediY
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Jaguar car brand to be all-electric by 2025

JLR will launch electric models of its entire Jaguar and Land Rover line-up by 2030. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37hOSrF
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Jaguar car brand to be all-electric by 2025

JLR will launch electric models of its entire Jaguar and Land Rover line-up by 2030. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37hOSrF
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Fallen fund manager Woodford’s return 'is a kick in the guts’

Not everyone has welcomed the public return of the star fund manager who fell from grace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jOBwbF
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Pound hits three-year high on vaccination hopes

Sterling rises above $1.39 as the vaccine programme raises hopes that lockdown can be eased. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dgKI7s
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Mercedes emergency call bug: Carmaker recalls vehicles

Carmaker recalls more than a million vehicles after finding a bug in its emergency call software. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N9g0SP
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Mercedes emergency call bug: Carmaker recalls vehicles

Carmaker recalls more than a million vehicles after finding a bug in its emergency call software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9g0SP
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Travellers confront 'bizarre' quarantine rules

Travellers planning their return to the UK say the rules are confusing and sometimes "bizarre". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3po3FqY
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HS2: Aerial footage shows what London to Birmingham route looks like now

Take a flight along phase one of the high-speed rail network – from London to Birmingham. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LR7U0J
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Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u1PviP
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Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u1PviP
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Wetherspoons calls for pubs to reopen 'to save jobs'

The chairman of the chain is calling for pubs to reopen at the same time as non-essential shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3amh0Mw
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Health check: Measuring vital signs with a smartphone

Lara Lewington looks at technology which can help with remote diagnosis and health monitoring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LPGqsc
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Covid-19: How did a volunteer panel react when we showed them an anti-vax video?

We showed eight people a viral video filled with falsehoods. Did it change their minds? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tT3XtD
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Japan's economy shrinks 4.8% in 2020 due to Covid

The disappointing figure comes despite surging growth in the second half of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3al82yP
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Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37eH7Tj
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At-home food selling concerning, says Food Standards Agency

Food sales through social media puts further pressure on a hygiene inspection system already under strain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZjfUuk
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Social businesses shut out of government support

Most 'ethical' banks don't offer bounce back loans, forcing hundreds of community-run businesses to close. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MYgwmV
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Crown Resorts chief Ken Barton resigns amid money laundering scandal

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Rebecca Black’s Friday 10 years on: ‘I’ve never regretted it’

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Treasury scraps £95,000 cap on public sector pay-offs

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Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans approved

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Brexit lorry chaos avoided as freight flows 'back to normal'

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Coca-Cola company trials first paper bottle

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Help to Buy deadline extended amid Covid delays

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US President Joe Biden 'pauses' TikTok and WeChat bans

President Joe Biden pauses action against the Chinese apps while his administration investigates. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZdMH3S
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Shell in Nigeria: Polluted communities 'can sue in English courts'

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O2 fined £10m for overcharging customers

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O2 fined £10m for overcharging customers

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KPMG boss Bill Michael quits after 'stop moaning' row

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Cumbria coal mine: What is the controversy about?

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Bumble: Female-founded dating app tops $13bn in market debut

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Lastminute.com faces legal action over holiday refunds

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Lastminute.com faces legal action over holiday refunds

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Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

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Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile

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UK economy suffered record annual slump in 2020

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KPMG UK appoints first female leaders in 150 years

The accounting giant's current UK chairman was forced to step aside over alleged "stop moaning" remarks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rDpynU
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UK economy poised like a coiled spring, says Bank economist

Andy Haldane says the economy will surge back this spring thanks to the vaccine programme rollout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHpqEr
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Biden warns China will "eat our lunch" on infrastructure spending

The US President's warning came after he had his first phone call with China’s President Xi Jinping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N0wQ6v
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The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

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The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

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Unemployment: 'I've had 200 interviews and don't have a job'

Workers aged under 24 are struggling to get jobs and are more likely to be laid off, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d5n0Lm
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Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

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Covid: 'My business could close because of insurance payout delays'

Small firms are still waiting for payouts for Covid-insurance claims, despite a court ruling that insurers must pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aPSjqs
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Bumble: Female-founded dating app tops $13bn in market debut

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Milan's 'acrobat thieves' use Instagram tags 'to rob rich and famous'

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The Last of Us on HBO: Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey join cast

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Instagram bans Robert F Kennedy Jr over Covid vaccine posts

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HS2: Next phase of controversial rail network gets green light

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Holiday bookings jump despite 'confusion over rules'

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Pigs can play video games with their snouts, scientists find

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Financial pain of Covid 'not shared equally'

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GameStop investors on a wild ride: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotion'

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Shell boosts 2050 net zero emissions targets

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Royal Mail to keep 10,000 temporary workers

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GameStop: Share buying mistakes 'on the rise'

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US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

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The cinemas now hiring out their screens to gamers

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US Treasury: Yellen warns of 'explosion' of cybercrime risk

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US airline set to buy flying electric taxis for airport runs

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Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

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Stamp duty holiday deadline 'is making us nervous'

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Shift to green energy 'could cost oil states $13 trillion' by 2040

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Extra £3.5bn promised to tackle unsafe cladding

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Rihanna's Fenty fashion label to close down

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Viral 'I'm not a cat' filter is decades-old software

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Facebook 'horrified' by online abuse of Premier League footballers

Facebook announces new measures to combat online abuse and says it is "horrified" such content exists on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a6lB50
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Cat filter: Texas lawyer on becoming 'internet sensation' after Zoom mishap

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Sainsbury’s takes on Aldi in supermarket price war

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Clubhouse: The controversial chats that angered China's censors

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Heineken cuts 8,000 jobs after Covid hits sales

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Cladding: Extra cash to deal with crisis expected to be announced

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Love Island star Luke M's post 'breached advertising rules', watchdog says

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Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

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Huawei boss hopes for better relations with US

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Lawyer gets stuck with cat filter during virtual court case

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Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

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Twitter's 'extraordinary year' sees record revenues

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Crown Resorts: Australian casino firm 'not suitable' for Sydney gaming licence

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Huawei boss hopes for better relations with US

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Universal Music jumps on the K-pop bandwagon

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Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'

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Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

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Data watchdog probes £6,200 chocolate splurge

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Data watchdog probes £6,200 chocolate splurge

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Bitcoin sets fresh records after Elon Musk investment

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Cyberpunk 2077 makers CD Projekt hit by ransomware hack

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Man to pay £25,000 damages over negative TrustPilot review

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Bitcoin hits fresh highs after Tesla investment

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Grocery shopping has changed for good, says Ocado

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Holiday firm Tui set to run at 80% capacity this summer

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Chinese regulators throw spanner in Tesla's works

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Jack Ma swaps drawings with fellow tech billionaire

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Universal Credit: Extend £20 benefit top-up for a year, say MPs

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Chinese regulators throw spanner in Tesla's works

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Ho Ching: Head of Singapore's $230bn state fund Temasek steps down

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Robinhood: US family sue trading app over son's suicide

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Covid: Support 'repeatedly skewed towards men', say MPs

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Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate

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Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

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Travellers to UK set to be tested after arrival

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Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe

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'Overtly sexual' cow blocked as Facebook ad

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Molly Russell: Social media users 'at risk' over self-harm inquest delay

Fourteen-year-old Molly Russell killed herself after viewing graphic images on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OapFZy
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Covid: 'Clean up' awarding of contracts, says Labour

The party says the pandemic shows more transparency is needed for work given to private companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oZ4OVG
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Clubhouse discussion app knocked offline in China

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Elon Musk's Tesla buys $1.5bn of Bitcoin causing currency to spike

The cryptocurrency surges 14% as Tesla also said it could start accepting Bitcoin as payment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36W2Lvs
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Elon Musk's Tesla buys $1.5bn of Bitcoin causing currency to spike

The crypto-currency surges 14% as Tesla also said it could start accepting Bitcoin as payment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36W2Lvs
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High-risk gamblers generate 4% of Kindred revenue

The betting giant opens up on how much money it makes from customers showing signs of harmful gambling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36UJtXn
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Dorothy Perkins? Why would Boohoo want that?

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YouTube robbery 'prank' ends in fatal shooting

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China’s tech giants face new anti-monopoly rules

Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com could face greater scrutiny from state regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRjns4
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How Wikipedia maintains its reputation for accuracy

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Boohoo buys Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton brands

The online fashion retailer takes over the brands but not the shops from failed retail group Arcadia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YXX1Nz
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Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YVPQ8E
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Online bullying: 'I've blocked nearly 10,000 abusive accounts'

Phoebe says she received 100 death threats in one day in 2020, and believes coronavirus is to blame. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39WfJLG
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Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub

The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRrjcL
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China’s tech giants face new anti-monopoly rules

Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com could face greater scrutiny from state regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cRjns4
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Oil prices climb back to pre-pandemic levels

Having hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q3dV9e
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The computers rejecting your job application

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Boohoo tells suppliers not to subcontract, raising job fears

The demand has caused concern among some suppliers about how they will pay to hire new workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oY7mUm
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Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YVPQ8E
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Chinese users flock to Clubhouse amid soaring popularity

Chinese users have been joining Clubhouse to discuss Uighurs and Taiwan without being censored. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aKeKO0
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Puppy training a robotic dog points to the future

A robotic dog that can cope with new scenarios is an important stop in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36L6L1R
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Chinese users flock to Clubhouse amid soaring popularity

Chinese users have been joining Clubhouse to discuss Uighurs and Taiwan without being censored. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aKeKO0
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Rolls Royce plans summer shutdown to help cut losses

The plans are tentative because the company aims to thrash out an agreement with unions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oi8vt9
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Amazon 'paying less business rates than retailers'

Amazon has been accused of paying less business rates tax than British bricks and mortar retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N1C2Xm
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Amazon 'paying less business rates than retailers'

Amazon has been accused of paying less business rates tax than British bricks and mortar retailers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N1C2Xm
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Blur drummer David Rowntree: 'Music streaming hits songwriters and artists'

David Rowntree warned if streaming is not reformed it could be "terminal" for the music industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cNIyf7
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Amazon: The rise and rise of the internet giant

As Jeff Bezos prepares to step aside from the e-commerce juggernaut, we look at Amazon's success in charts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39VNblt
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Covid testing expanded to more workplaces in England

Businesses with more than 50 staff are now able to access lateral flow tests, which give rapid results. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tC4GPx
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FCA warning over 'risky' TikTok trading tips

Some TikTok creators have been giving investment advice in the wake of the GameStop frenzy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MHlqEv
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Amazon after Bezos: The company that Jeff built

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Lastminute.com failed to meet Covid refund deadline

Online travel agent Lastminute.com failed to refund Covid-hit holidays by January deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39RW1AJ
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Upright buzzer aims to tackle lockdown slouching

The Upright buzzer vibrates when the wearer slouches, to encourage them to sit up straight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39VN21i
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How will we heat homes in zero carbon Britain?

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Can AI tackle racial inequalities in healthcare?

A study indicates AI can improve knee pain diagnosis of black patients, spotting signs doctors miss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MHvKMC
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US job growth sluggish as virus hampers recovery

The US economy added just 49,000 jobs in January, with the hospitality sector still shedding workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jmotxL
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Spy planes grounded in US following privacy battle

The planes were being used by police to fight crime in Baltimore. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MB5Ie4
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House price rises 'could be running out of steam’

The Halifax says prices fell last month and are likely to come under pressure in the months ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cJ2yQf
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Scrapped GoldenEye 007 game 'remaster' leaks online

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Jackie Weaver: Handforth Parish Council meeting goes viral

Jackie Weaver tells the BBC most council meetings are "just not like that" after it gets two million views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tEeKrw
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Universal pulls its music from TikTok rival Triller

The record label says Triller has "shamefully withheld payments owed to our artists". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rh0TFw
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Peloton deliveries hit by Brexit and port delays

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Brexit leaves a bitter taste and a mountain of clothes

North East firms say they have hit hurdles since the Brexit trade agreement came into force. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rsclyh
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French Connection gets two takeover approaches

The struggling fashion retailer says the talks with two suitors are at an early stage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rsGxcf
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Energy prices to rise for millions of households

The average customer on a default tariff is likely to see their annual bill increase by £96 in April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cJSoyS
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Covid-19: Pub closures will 'waste 87 million pints of beer'

The hospitality industry asks the government for more post-lockdown help in the March Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39QffHa
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Myanmar coup: Beer giant Kirin pulls out of partnership

One of the world's largest brewers Kirin has repeatedly faced pressure from human rights groups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jvuW9X
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Kuaishou share price nearly doubles on market launch

The Chinese streaming app is one of the most hotly-anticipated stock market debuts this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rlhGXW
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How will 'chipageddon' affect you?

Carmakers and consumer-gadget companies are struggling to source enough computer chips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tvRV99
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Device could aid motorcyclists cornering and other news

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The race to create the world's next super-app

Chinese companies lead the way in super-apps but where is the next one coming from? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cH9hKd
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A robotic dog that can learn points to the future

A robotic dog that can cope with new scenarios is an important stop in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36L6L1R
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Forget Frankfurt and Paris, says Barclays boss

Brexit gives one of the UK's most important sectors the chance to define its own agenda, he said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oPjeYK
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Brexit: 71 pages of paperwork for 1 lorry of fish

How new rules on exporting to the European Union have affected a British fishing firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ayy2pw
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Coronavirus: 'I quit my job to home school my son'

Mothers say they are struggling to juggle work and school closures, and employers don't understand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jmH7ps
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The race to create the world's next super-app

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How will 'chipageddon' affect you?

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Is high-speed rail travel on a track to nowhere?

The recently scrapped Singapore-Kuala Lumpur train link isn't the only such project to struggle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aAkSs3
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Heathrow workers to launch February strike action

Workers will start a wave of action on Friday, but Heathrow says the airport will keep operating. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rpWcci
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Vale dam disaster: $7bn compensation for 270 killed

The money will go to survivors and families of 270 people killed in the Brumadinho disaster in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MCvrme
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Israeli hackers breach KKK-affiliated website

The hackers have published details about the white-supremacist group's members online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YMwB10
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Dangerous products remain for sale on Wish

Despite being highlighted in a BBC Watchdog investigation, a range of products remain online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pOezYg
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Bank of England: Economy to rebound strongly due to vaccine

Policy makers expect a rebound in the spring as people become more confident about spending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3axnx5M
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Teletext Holidays investigated over missing Covid refunds

The competition watchdog is looking into complaints the firm failed to refund trips cancelled by Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ttImaI
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So what is Jeff Bezos going to do now?

After stepping down as CEO of Amazon, Bezos says he will focus on his 'other passions'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aAA4W7
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Compass to pay for half-term food after free school meals 'fell short'

The owner of the firm that sparked January’s school meals outcry promises to pay for half-term food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cDTBYa
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Myanmar coup: Military blocks Facebook for sake of 'stability'

The UN secretary general says the coup is "unacceptable" and pledges international pressure. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cCPxaC
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Royal Dutch Shell sees huge loss as pandemic hits oil demand

The oil giant reported a net loss of £16bn for 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic caused demand to slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MSuE0m
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UK and EU in 'constructive discussions' over NI trade row

Both sides have vowed to "work intensively" to solve post-Brexit trade problems in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3roODCH
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Capitol riots: Parler boss says he has been fired by the board

The "free speech-driven" social media platform has been largely offline since Capitol riots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YGHKkb
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eBay boosted by Christmas surge in online orders

eBay saw sales jump as shoppers turned to online shopping for Christmas presents during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39IGGT8
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Chip shortage hits General Motors production

Multiple plants will be affected next week due to backlogs affecting the whole car industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rj3EG9
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Amazon: Five things we know about new boss Andy Jassy

The executive will take over from Jeff Bezos later this year, but what's he like? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rqrTm9
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Is high-speed rail travel on a track to nowhere?

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Capitol riots: Parler boss says he has been fired by the board

The "free speech-driven" social media platform has been largely offline since Capitol riots. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YGHKkb
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Brits snap up Australian wine that didn't go to China

The UK is now the top destination for Australian wine as it looks to overcome crippling Chinese taxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pZewss
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Chip shortage hits General Motors production

Multiple plants will be affected next week due to backlogs affecting the whole car industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rj3EG9
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Amazon: Five things we know about new boss Andy Jassy

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eBay boosted by Christmas surge in online orders

eBay saw sales jump as shoppers turned to online shopping for Christmas presents during lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39IGGT8
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White boys' club? New tales from the City

Hedonistic, ruthless and elitist. That's how the financial industry has usually been portrayed on screen, but how true to life is this? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oPhTkq
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CEO Secrets: 'Mums at work don't take any nonsense, there's no time'

Louise O'Shea, head of Confused.com, shares her business advice for the CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rhSEZL
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Beckham-backed cannabis skincare firm to sell shares

Cellular Goods sold a stake to DB Ventures, the footballer's investment firm, Sky News reported. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3awspbd
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Broadband switching should be less 'hassle', says Ofcom

The regulator wants people to change provider more easily, but feels many people are put off switching. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MtQNCp
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Amazon: Meet Jeff Bezos's successor - Andy Jassy

Mr Jassy has been at Amazon for 23 years - and currently runs its profit-making web services business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rhULN7
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Call of Duty: Warzone 'enhances' its anti-cheat software

Publisher Activision has banned more than 60,000 accounts in one day for cheating on the video game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39IUDjR
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Black bosses 'shut out' by 'vanilla boys' club'

There are no black people in the top three jobs at any FTSE 100 firm, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cCXpJ9
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Social media filters on adverts should not 'mislead'

The Advertising Standards Authority ruling applies to UK brands and influencers on social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YEedaD
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Covid: Tech helps doctors assess patients’ pain levels

Two Madrid hospitals are using tech to measure how much pain non-communicative patients are in. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39FTkSQ
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Google owner Alphabet sees record growth as ad spend soars

Alphabet's revenues jump as advertisers unleash spending on Google during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MjVGht
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Sergey Brin: Google co-founder sets up family firm in Singapore

The world's ninth-richest person, Sergey Brin, is setting up a company in the city-state to manage his wealth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ath8sf
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Alibaba revenues soar but Ant Group float uncertain

The e-commerce giant's revenues were up 37% thanks largely to a strong economic recovery in China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tnfZLh
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Bebo chief reveals plan to take on Facebook and Twitter

Michael Birch sold Bebo for $850m in 2008, but now plans to revive it with a focus on profiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aodKPk
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Solar energy empowers young women in Yemen

Ten women in Yemen’s Abs district have built and now run a solar microgrid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36E3aCJ
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Ryanair rapped over 'misleading' Covid adverts

The Advertising Standards Authority got 2,370 complaints - the third most of any advert. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pKkNZ1
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Brexit: UK to set up new state aid rules for business

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants local and regional authorities to have more power over subsidies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3toWaUe
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Bebo chief reveals plan to take on Facebook and Twitter

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'Dive through the window of opportunity'

Technology boss Steve Killelea says entrepreneurs must act fast when a business opportunity arises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LdioHj
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The tough little bottles crucial to fighting Covid

Vials made of extremely tough glass are being made by the million to hold Covid vaccines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NOymsk
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Big tech: I kept a data video diary

Technology reporter Zoe Kleinman keeps a video diary of the times she shares data with tech companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jd4q4S
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Big tech: I kept a data video diary

Technology reporter Zoe Kleinman keeps a video diary of the times she shares data with tech companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jd4q4S
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Centrica boss 'was posted excrement' amid pay row

The boss of the British Gas owner defends "fire and rehire" plans amid protests from staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oN6lhS
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Pfizer expects $15bn sales of Covid-19 vaccine

Drugs giant raises 2021 profit forecast as many countries scramble to vaccinate their populations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36yTv0n
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Tesla recalls US vehicles over failing touchscreens

It follows demands from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39FF5gT
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Viagogo must sell StubHub's non-US business

The UK's competition watchdog says the merger between the ticketing firms could lead to higher fees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j7ckwJ
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Online gambling faces fresh restrictions

A new package of measures is designed to make online casino games less intensive and safer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Ey2F5
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Buy now, pay later firms such as Klarna face stricter controls

The financial regulator says it would be easy for customers to build up unseen debts of £1,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cuAvUs
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Online gambling faces fresh restrictions

A new package of measures is designed to make online casino games less intensive and safer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39Ey2F5
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Scrap interest on student loans, say vice-chancellors

Call to wipe interest on student loans in England for 15 months, as ministers offer £50m support fund. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cyIpMK
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Brexit bureaucracy: 'These are not just teething problems'

A seafood firm describes the multiple checks, form filling and severe delays in getting their products to the EU post-Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jaDPFB
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Electric cars: Rollout of charging points still too slow

The charge-point infrastructure may not be ready for when new petrol and diesel cars are banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LfF21W
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Covid: NHS Wales app users can apply for £500 self-isolation payment

Users will need to contact their council to access the £500 self-isolation support scheme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cxpm56
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Sowon: K-pop star apologises over 'Nazi mannequin' image

Sowon from GFriend posted pictures cuddling a mannequin wearing Nazi clothing on her Instagram. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36xN7GC
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Myanmar coup: How the military disrupted the internet

As the military took power, internet access was restricted in many parts of the country, but how was it done? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aoshdN
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Farmers protest: Twitter restores blocked Indian accounts

The accounts were all linked to a continuing farmers' protest against agricultural reform laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36PYBpd
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Covid: India launches online memorial to commemorate pandemic victims

India has reported more than 154,000 Covid-19 deaths, but infections have dropped sharply. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YDN5Zg
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Crew in a Box: A plug-and-play studio kit

The remotely controlled system includes camera, teleprompter, microphones and a light panel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39GIjkh
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Brexit: UK fashion industry warns it faces threat to survival

More than 400 industry figures tell Boris Johnson post-Brexit trade rules risk destroying the sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cxVvcQ
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Military coup likely to damage Myanmar's economy

Businesses say the army's takeover has already put billions worth of foreign investment at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36BtKfU
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The tough little bottles crucial to fighting Covid

Vials made of extremely tough glass are being made by the million to hold Covid vaccines. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NOymsk
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Topshop: 'I haven't bought clothes in a shop for years'

Some of us won't be rushing back to the High Street even when it's allowed again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pLqPc8
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Wealthy home workers retreat to their sheds

Those who want to put some space between the home and the office are taking the garden path. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jfl4kj
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Electric cars: Rollout of charge-points still to slow

The charge-point infrastructure may not be ready for when new petrol and diesel cars are banned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LfF21W
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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 - Business https://ift.tt/39ClePH
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George Osborne departs newspaper role for investment bank

The Standard's editor-in-chief and advisor at finance giant BlackRock joins a boutique bank with 13 staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j4tICc
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Gamer Vikkstar quits Call of Duty Warzone over cheating

The popular video game streamer said Activision's battle royale title was "saturated with hackers". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oM1vS1
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Cladding: Safety improvement costs 'are taking over our lives'

Labour calls for extra help for homeowners hit by large bills, as ministers promise more action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j4ETL2
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Elon Musk grills Robinhood boss over GameStop row on Clubhouse

The Tesla and SpaceX boss also spoke about Bitcoin, Mars and brain implants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39A5CvQ
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Stardust 1.0: Launch of first commercial launch of biofuel rocket

After several delays, Stardust 1.0 becomes the first rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3py3YAx
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Nintendo Switch sales surge past those of the 3DS

The Japanese firm's latest console has sold about four million more units than its predecessor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cuwEqz
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Nintendo Switch sales surge past those of the 3DS

The Japanese firm's latest console has sold about four million more units than its predecessor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cuwEqz
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Three takeaways from India's 'pandemic budget'

Spending has more than doubled on healthcare as the economy reels from the effects of coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j7vTol
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Duke of Cambridge: Football Association president calls for racist abuse of footballers to stop

The Duke of Cambridge calls for racist abuse aimed at footballers to stop, calling it "despicable". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36uzPKR
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Ryanair forecasts 'strong return' of beach holidays this summer

Boss Michael O'Leary thinks travel restrictions will be dropped once high risk groups are vaccinated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39BiPVd
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Airbus staff in Flintshire vote on work-hours cut plan to save jobs

Staff at the Flintshire wingmaker will find out later if their working week will be reduced by 10%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36LyhMX
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