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The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo

'Urban flight' raises house prices in villages

Property values in less densely-populated areas have risen faster than elsewhere, the Resolution Foundation says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t7aOy2

Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000

Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vwd7Mv

Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest

Football clubs, players and sporting bodies begin a four-day boycott of social media platforms to tackle abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t5ynav

Ransomware victims urged to go to police

Using malicious software gangs encrypt an organisation's data and then demand money to restore it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xEDTnZ

Man arrested for faking Covid-19 check-in QR codes

When members of the public attempted to sign in, they were directed to an anti-vaccination website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S7I9Me

Banks fail in bid to share cost of refunding scam victims

Negotiations between banks to create a permanent, central pot of money to refund scam victims have collapsed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e63LRW

Covid: Teletext Holidays faces court over unpaid refunds

The competition watchdog says the firm has not paid £7m in refunds for holidays cancelled during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PC40up

Covid: UK clubbers set to return to Liverpool for trial night

A club in Liverpool opens its dance floor for a trial event with no social distancing or masks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nAOUlr

Eurozone suffers double-dip recession as pandemic impact continues

Activity in the bloc has been hit by a renewed surge in infections this year and Covid-related restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ShpwFS

Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices

The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gPLRo5

Robotic arm harvests apples and other technology news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t97KkK

Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices

The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gPLRo5

Co-op to scrap plastic 'bags for life'

The supermarket follows Morrisons in announcing it will ditch reusable plastic shopping bags. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aOk2Je

Tech Tent: Apple’s ad-tracking bombshell

The programme examines the impact of Apple's new operating system on the ad industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eB5uNS

UK housing market 'on the boil' as prices rise

UK house prices rose by 7.1% compared with a year ago, the Nationwide says, amid high demand from buyers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xDzDVs

EasyJet says 'clock is ticking' to open up air travel

The airline's boss says research indicates allowing mass travel to much of Europe poses little risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/338A38h

These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech

How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xAC6jF

Twisted Sister awarded $1.2m from Clive Palmer over copyright claim

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer used a version of We're Not Gonna Take It when he ran for parliament. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u8MBsh

Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QLrBcy

Barclays boss predicts biggest economic boom since 1948

Jes Staley gives his upbeat assessment on the day Barclays reveals profits have more than doubled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gRjOVd

The ransomware surge ruining lives

A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9dr59

Giants Tencent, Bytedance among companies reined in by China

Beijing for years took a hands off approach towards tech firms, but it is now stepping up scrutiny. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gMpOPe

'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'

The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eI10VV

Restaurants struggle to find staff ahead of reopening

Some venues may have to limit their opening hours after more than one in ten hospitality workers left the sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u5IMnM

One in seven shops lie empty after lockdown

Research suggests the number of shop vacancies has risen again, with the North of England worse hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e6lKrr

Why virtual away days may be here to stay

Firms have been holding away days online to boost morale and team sprit during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sZjDtp

Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QLrBcy

UK and Norway fail to reach fishing deal

Hundreds of crew members will be out of work after losing access to a £32m market, ministers are warned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aPz01u

McDonald's sales are back above pre-Covid levels

The fast food giant saw sales and profits recover strongly in the first three months of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ZwOA9

Tim Cook warns of Apple product shortages

A global shortage of computer chips is threatening to eat into the technology giant's profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2S3gsnN

Ryanair told to compensate passengers over strike cancellations

The airline had said strike actions were "extraordinary circumstances", so it did not have to pay compensation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QyRCfq

US economy accelerates as recovery continues

The economy grew strongly in the first quarter of 2021 helped by heavy government spending on Covid aid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tYnIQ1

App used by emergency services under scrutiny

What3Words is used by 100 emergency services but one security researcher has found potential issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R79OfR

Confusion over use of NHS App as Covid passport

The NHS App cannot "imminently" be used as a Covid passport, the BBC has learned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vuaFWK

Judge declines to dismiss Amazon's Trump allegation

The tech giant claims the former President used his influence to award Microsoft a defence contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vucnr8

Grenfell: Bid to shield residents from cladding costs fails

Campaigners say "a generation of homeowners" face financial ruin after government wins Commons vote. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eKZmmC

BT confirms talks over the future of its sports business

The telecoms giant is in "early discussions" with a number of potential partners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Se9v3u

Coronavirus: NatWest says loan defaults lower than expected

Fewer customers than expected are defaulting due to the pandemic, say NatWest Group and Standard Chartered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32WKj3o

Heathrow Airport's losses deepen as Covid impact continues

The UK's biggest airport says it has now lost £2.4bn since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vq92JO

Apple profits double as it squares up to Facebook

Tech rivals both enjoy bumper profits but Apple's latest move could dent Facebook's future sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Yshhu

Samsung handsets push profits to pre-pandemic high

The South Korean business saw its income dented by disappointing results for its chips business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3u6jCFq

Samsung: Handsets push profits to pre-pandemic highs

Samsung Electronics strong profits were dented by disappointing results for its chips business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u6jCFq

Housing: 'Trying to buy in this market is painful'

UK property transactions in March 2021 were at their highest level since records began in 2005, according to the HMRC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e5CDTb

eBay launches new trainer authentication scheme

A new authentication scheme is launching in the UK to help spot counterfeit trainers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vFwC5B

CEO Secrets: Why crying can help you succeed in business

Tina Chen explains how it can be tough starting a business on your own in a new country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3voecpB

Apple profits double as it squares up to Facebook

Tech rivals both enjoy bumper profits but Apple's latest move could dent Facebook's future sales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Yshhu

Liverpool hosts 'pioneering' mask-free business conference

Liverpool hosts the UK's first "normal" business conference, with no obligatory social distancing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QxreCC

Facebook: Smoking and alcohol ads 'target Australian children'

The platform profiled teenagers based on interests in alcohol, smoking, gambling and weight loss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32YoKjg

Oxford Mini production to halt due to chip shortage

Production at the company's Oxford plant will be suspended for three working days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ewtm5e

Government 'avoiding accountability' in WhatsApp messages

Campaigners threaten to sue the government if it does not explain its policies on using messaging platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vEqXN9

Asda: George brand to sell second-hand clothing in shops

The supermarket says the move will stop thousands of tonnes of clothes going to landfill every year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nuK898

Social media boycott: English cricket joins football in four-day move to tackle abuse

English cricket will join football's social media boycott to tackle abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nseOI9

Nestle to cut almost 600 jobs and shut Newcastle factory

The global food company wants to shut its Newcastle site and focus production in York and Halifax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dZyYWU

Reckitt: More sex, fewer colds drives sales at Durex-maker

Consumer goods giant Reckitt saw a rise in sales of its condoms in countries where lockdowns eased. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t0NL7I

Google data case to be heard in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will rule on whether the case can go ahead on behalf of millions of iPhone users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dVGRMX

Toyoda Gosei: Hundreds of jobs at risk at car parts plant

Toyoda Gosei has plants at Swansea and Rotherham but a fall in demand is forcing it to leave the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nwmyJg

Google owner sees record profits as lockdown boom continues

Alphabet sees earnings soar as people stuck at home in the pandemic used more of its services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dV1j0g

Sainsbury's: Cost of Covid has been high

While full-year sales jumped 8% the supermarket giant made a loss due to pandemic costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/338cc97

Samsung heirs to pay record inheritance tax

The Lee family will pay more than $10bn, one of the largest ever inheritance tax bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xxna5Z

Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores

Australia's regulator wants the two tech giants to open up their app stores to more competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gKMzTK

Self-driving cars to be allowed on UK roads this year

The government previously said it hoped to legalise hands-free driving by spring 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sVlHTj

Internet access: 1.5m UK homes still offline, Ofcom finds

People without internet access were most likely to be aged over 65 or live in low income households. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32WfDQ6

Demand high as cruises gear up for a restart

Cruises around England can resume in May, and operator Fred Olsen says it's already sold two thirds of its capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3npKlKP

Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?

In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xuBKv4

Business leaders set out plan for post-Covid recovery

A new relationship between business and government could boost economic growth, says Covid Recovery Commission. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PscfZV

'This bank has changed people's lives'

Eight locations across the UK are testing ideas aimed at ensuring future access to cash for those who need it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dWPoiJ

Google owner sees record profits as lockdown boom continues

Alphabet sees earnings soar as people stuck at home in the pandemic used more of its services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dV1j0g

CC Clarke: The mum-shaming on social media is mind-blowing

Beauty influencer CC Clarke on dealing with "mum-shaming" from trolls on her social media accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pr01Rh

Lotus to launch last pure petrol sports car

The Emira will be Lotus' last conventionally powered sports car, as it prepares for an all-electric future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vriqN4

CC Clarke: The mum-shaming on social media is mind-blowing

Beauty influencer CC Clarke on dealing with "mum-shaming" from trolls on her social media accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pr01Rh

BA hopes wealthy tourists can plug corporate hole

Airline boss Sean Doyle says the leisure sector will be a buffer against weak business travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vtRWLf

Post Office scandal: Government rejects call to extend inquiry

Labour calls to widen remit of inquiry rebuffed by in interests of swift conclusion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32PJvgH

Crocs sales soar in fashion comeback

The divisive footwear company's sales reached a record $460m in the first quarter of 2021, up 64%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gGoGwz

Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data

The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32P73lR

Could Covid-19 vaccine passports use biometric data?

Some governments are looking at coronavirus status systems but it is not without controversy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vmtqeH

Heathrow 'disproportionate' funding bid rejected

Regulator says a request to recover £2.6bn lost through Covid is 'not in the interest of consumers'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3npE9SR

City of London to convert offices into homes in post-Covid revamp

The City of London Corporation set out plans on Tuesday to create 1,500 new residential units by 2030. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nnpDLB

Whitbread: Premier Inn owner braces for strong 'staycation' demand

Whitbread, which also owns Beefeater, expects a summer bounce as Covid restrictions ease on 17 May. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vpXV3k

Vegan butchers: Could one be opening on your high street?

Is the arrival of vegan butchers on high streets the logical next step in the fake meat trend? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gIwuOq

Tesla: Bitcoin sales and environmental credits boost profits

The electric car maker reports record deliveries for the quarter despite production hurdles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tW3Ixu

HSBC rebounds with 79% surge in quarterly profit

It's a major turnaround for the lender, which saw profits fall last year due to Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QYeYe4

Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits

But the carmaker's profits were dented by a $299m payment to Tesla boss Elon Musk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tW3Ixu

Five things to know about Apple's iOS update

New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ezQ5xj

Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?

In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xuBKv4

Book sales surge in 2020 as UK 'rediscovers love of reading'

Sales of fiction, non-fiction and audio books all jumped last year, the industry body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vqAdUX

The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land

A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32KniAM

Summer holiday demand shifts to autumn amid travel uncertainty

Thomas Cook and Kuoni see autumn bookings surge as travellers defer summer breaks amid travel uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dU56v6

Mozambique gas project: Total halts work after Palma attacks

Total's $20bn (£14.6bn) gas liquification plant is the largest foreign investment in Africa. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Nto3p

Ex-Serco bosses cleared after fraud case collapses

The Serious Fraud Office drops a prosecution over an alleged scandal involving tagging criminals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eAMrmU

Facebook and Google 'failed to remove scam adverts'

A Which? investigation indicates fraudulent content was left online even after it had been reported. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gBeoxH

Facebook and Google 'failed to remove scam adverts'

A Which? investigation indicates fraudulent content was left online even after it had been reported. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gBeoxH

US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case

The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aG5sTY

Standard Life Aberdeen ditches vowels in rebrand

The firm says the change will make its brand more "dynamic", but some social media users do not agree. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sPUqBS

Google Argentina's domain name bought by man for £2

The web designer said he did not think it was possible, but Google regained control of it very quickly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nmVtId

UK economy 'set to grow at fastest rate on record'

Experts forecast faster growth because of the vaccine rollout and easing of lockdown restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R21nSQ

India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts

The country is struggling with a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gDy8Rf

Amazon 'must let workers join unions without fear'

The union Unite issues an appeal to the online shopping giant over its UK and Ireland operations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xpVzDG

Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up

Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gD7nMN

Tenet: Why we performed backwards and forwards

The Oscar-winning film's VFX supervisor explains how the team created sequences inverted in time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vkNL4k

Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble

This will be the second major air route in the region to open after Australia and New Zealand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3njNdsF

Catalytic converters: Demand for precious metals drives surge in thefts

There has been a surge in offences as thieves cash in on the precious metals they contain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dMNPDU

Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up

Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gD7nMN

Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’

Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xx5Vll

The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land

A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32KniAM

Post office scandal: Ex-boss quits director role after convictions quashed

Paula Vennells to leave her role at Dunelm days after 39 postmasters saw their convictions quashed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3u47fdj

Older workers 'see biggest jobs fall since 1980s'

There were 109,000 more jobless older workers between December and February than a year ago, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PnkxCv

Cladding victims ‘let down by the system’

Bassel lost his flat in the war in Syria and is now at risk of losing everything again, as a victim of flammable cladding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eKSHc7

Working abroad: 'The pandemic just made it harder'

With global travel restrictions, Covid has had a huge impact on the lives of those working abroad. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aCKhC7

Amazon must let workers join unions 'without fear'

The union Unite issues an appeal to the online shopping giant over its UK and Ireland operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xpVzDG

Sainsbury's ex-boss buys into grocery app market

Justin King has made a "substantial" investment in the owner of the Snappy Shopper app, the firm says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3epTUVU

Treasury snubbing 'mortgage prisoners', say MPs

Some 250,000 homeowners are trapped because the Treasury sold their mortgages to unregulated firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aGtWfE

Alber Elbaz: Fashion designer dies in Paris aged 59

He worked at some of France's best-known fashion houses and had recently launched his own label. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dQUCwi

Sainsbury's ex-boss buys into grocery app market

Justin King has made a "substantial" investment in the owner of the Snappy Shopper app, the firm says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3epTUVU

Social media boycott: Premier League clubs join four-day move to tackle abuse

Premier League, EFL and WSL clubs join in a four-day boycott of social media platforms in an effort to combat abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QW4Fag

FirstGroup sells US bus divisions for £3.3bn

The move comes more than a year after the transport giant first announced plans to quit North America. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tMB4Pl

Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?

Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RSTXBU

Cisco says computer chip shortage to last six months

The semiconductor shortage is affecting firms from carmakers to smartphone manufacturers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aBFuAZ

Screen time at 'breaking point' but can tech help?

There is growing evidence notifications and too much screen time can reduce attention and productivity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tTmtlg

Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ

Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tPtIdD

Cisco says computer chip shortage to last six months

The semiconductor shortage is affecting firms from carmakers to smartphone manufacturers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aBFuAZ

Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ

Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tPtIdD

Social media boycott: Premier League clubs join four-day move to tackle abuse

Premier League, EFL and WSL clubs join in a four-day boycott of social media platforms in an effort to combat abuse and discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QW4Fag

Vebitcoin: Turkey arrests four people after cryptocurrency collapses

Four people have been arrested hours after Vebitcoin abruptly announced it was ceasing operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QYTmyo

European Super League: Clubs 'cannot leave', says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez

The 12 clubs that agreed to join a new European Super League have "binding contracts" and "cannot leave", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nphaaD

The Midnight Sky: How we built the visual effects

Starring George Clooney, Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo the film is nominated for an Oscar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PhULzo

Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'

Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xnTd87

Brexit: UK and Australia agree 'vast majority' of trade deal

A full trade agreement in principle should be agreed between the UK and Australia by June from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dKbe8N

Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground

A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nblXwl

Extinction Rebellion: Jury acquits protesters despite judge's direction

Six activists are acquitted of causing criminal damage despite a judge saying they had "no defence". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3elr4Gc

Post Office worker Tracy Felstead 'over the moon' to clear name

Tracy Felstead was jailed when she was just 19 after being wrongly accused of stealing over £11,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dIQBtF

Capitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast

A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sOjl8K

Flubot: Warning over major Android 'package delivery' scam

A rapidly spreading text-message scam is infecting Android phones across the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ax4yce

Lobbying row exposes ministers' text habit

Critics say government messaging desperately needs regulation - but not everyone agrees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tQTq1K

DNA-based robots designed rapidly and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eFOc2v

Convicted Post Office workers have names cleared

Judges quash convictions of 39 former postmasters after the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tMgGOj

Postmaster's widow: 'I will never forgive them'

The convictions of 39 Post Office branch managers have been overturned, but for one family it is too little, too late. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tFzAGt

Covid costs push government borrowing to highest since WW2

The government borrowed £303bn in the year to March, reflecting the cost of measures to support the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QryyPR

Retail sales picked up ahead of lockdown easing

The impending relaxation of restrictions prompted an increase in clothing sales during March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3xdTmv3

US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'

The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aydyhv

Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years

The cancellation comes just three months before the Tokyo Olympics is due to go ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QQ6Vjg

Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32ImigB

Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32ImigB

Major mobile operators outshone by smaller rivals

GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Sky Mobile score highest on the Which? annual customer survey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3embAlq

Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground

A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nblXwl

Foxtons to review boss's pay after shareholder revolt

A significant number of shareholders voted against chief executive Nick Budden's pay package. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vaUr4F

Signal slams Cellebrite security company over alleged security holes

Messaging-app Signal's boss alleges a wave of embarrassing errors in a rival company's software. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dF1hK0

Taiwan authorities look into Apple supplier hack

Unreleased Apple product blueprints claimed to be among hackers' haul. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xb3Jjb

AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery

"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xg6hwo

Coronavirus: 'We want to get home, but there aren't any tickets'

Demand for flights from India to the UK has soared as travellers rush to beat Friday's quarantine deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dH2jFh

Greensill: Emails reveal Cameron's lobbying of Bank of England

More details emerge about the former PM's work for now-failed failed bank Greensill Capital. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dEageu

Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk agree on bitcoin's green credentials

But their opinions are not shared with those more cynical about the cryptocurrency's impact. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3voDtAf

Jaguar Land Rover to suspend output due to chip shortage

Britain's biggest carmaker to suspend output at two factories because of global semiconductor shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3emiEyr

Jaguar Land Rover to suspend output due to chip shortage

Britain's biggest carmaker to suspend output at two factories because of global semiconductor shortage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3emiEyr

Sports Direct's Mike Ashley told to reinstate Jenners signs in Edinburgh

The billionaire has three months from when an enforcement notice comes into effect to reinstate the sign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QqcBkn

Greensill lender Credit Suisse suffers 'unacceptable' loss

Credit Suisse raises $2bn to shore up its finances as regulators widen a probe into the Swiss bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32GcCTy

Extinction Rebellion activists smash windows at Canary Wharf HSBC

The activists say they targeted HSBC because the bank is contributing to the climate crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n7nt2w

Sir James Dyson: From barrows to billions

One of the most high-profile businessmen in favour of Brexit, Sir James Dyson's biggest idea started with cardboard and sticky tape. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dKCtAt

The One and Only Ivan: How we brought the animals to life

MPC's animation director and VFX supervisor explain how they made the film's effects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QKh4Oz

E.On compensates customers after Christmas blunder

The energy firm will pay more than £650,000 after taking payments on Christmas Eve instead of January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tIm0C7

MI5 joins Instagram to bust 'martini-drinking stereotypes'

Launching the account, MI5's boss says: "You can insert your own joke about whether we will be following you." from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dG0ubH

Chanel loses EU court battle over Huawei logo

The EU General Court ruled that the differences between the firms' logos "are significant". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QjBnm0

Is it the end of the line for landline phones?

Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n7GuSt

Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK

Sir James faced criticism in 2019 over relocating his company's global headquarters to Singapore. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dGQ37I

Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals

Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RPU15r

Met Office and Microsoft to build climate supercomputer

The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nab3qC

Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n7SqUh

Tata 'sues Liberty Steel over unpaid debts'

It claims Liberty owes debts from the acquisition of Tata's speciality steels business, reports say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ngpnhh

Employment: North and Midlands 'leading jobs recovery

Several areas now have more job vacancies than before the pandemic, a study finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dEyIfR

Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about

The background to the case of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gt98vW

Is this the end of line for the landline phone?

Four million homes have dropped their fixed line phones since 2000 a trend which may see a post-pandemic boost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n7GuSt

Italian hospital employee accused of skipping work for 15 years

The hospital worker in southern Italy earned €538,000 while not going into work, media say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QpusaW

Climate change: Shipping industry calls for new global carbon tax

The global shipping industry wants governments to tax their carbon emissions as they try to tackle climate change from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3v8gh8X

Heathrow refuses to allow extra flights from India

The airport tells the BBC that it turned down requests from airlines to operate additional flights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QkDfLq

Chanel loses EU court battle over Huawei logo

The EU General Court ruled that the differences between the firms' logos "are significant". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QjBnm0

Amazon is opening a hair salon in London

The salon will use augmented reality to show styles and colours on clients before they have their hair done. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v9qy4R

Reopening: Gym-goers rack up millions of workouts post-lockdown

The PureGym and David Lloyd chains report huge numbers of visits after restrictions eased in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tEpUfr

TikTok loophole sees users post pornographic and violent videos

TikTok says it is fighting to stop a unique trend exposing users to explicit and shocking material from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tyx197

EU artificial intelligence rules will ban 'unacceptable' use

An outright ban on some AI systems, such as "social scoring" by governments, is proposed for the EU. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9xHmv

Instagram lets users filter out abusive messages

The update comes after a number of footballers complained of abuse on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sDPYFW

House sales and prices see early spring surge

UK property transactions in March hit the highest monthly level since modern records began in 2005. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P6r58e

Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3atCUNd

Daily Mail owner sues Google over search results

The owner of the MailOnline site alleges the search engine has hidden links to its coverage on certain topics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3atCUNd

No new smart motorways without additional safety measures

Any motorway without a hard shoulder will need to have radar technology to detect stopped vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q979SV

Rising fuel costs drive UK inflation to 0.7 in March

The cost of living rose to 0.7% in March, from 0.4% in February, as fuel, transport and clothes prices increased. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tGzjDk

TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3v6TMl0

Netflix: Shares plunge as subscribers switch off

Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32zPTbO

TikTok sued for billions over use of children's data

The case is being brought on behalf of millions of children by England's former children's commissioner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v6TMl0

Netflix: Shares plunge as subscribers switch off

Netflix said the pandemic disrupted its production pipeline and has forecast fewer new subscribers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32zPTbO

Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?

Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n4WNzi

Shanghai Auto Show: Five electric car brands to look out for in China

Robin Brant talks through five companies showcasing electric vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32DYZEp

Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?

Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3egxNkD

European Super League: Manchester City withdraw and Chelsea prepare to follow

Manchester City withdraw from the European Super League (ESL) with Chelsea preparing to do so. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dABYst

Apple event: AirTag, iPad and iMac lead line-up

Apple unveiled its version of a tile tracker to locate lost items, designed with privacy in mind. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32sZHVc

Apple event: AirTag, iPad and iMac lead line-up

Apple unveiled its version of a tile tracker to locate lost items, designed with privacy in mind. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sZHVc

Wedding industry 'ramping up expectations' for big day, says Bishop

The Bishop of London's call for smaller-scale weddings is criticised as "cruel" by the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dxUfXb

Facebook downplays data breach in internal email

Its strategy appears to be to "normalise" the incident and and hope media coverage will die down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3apdUqD

No new smart motorways without additional safety measures

Any motorway without a hard shoulder will need to have radar technology to detect stopped vehicles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q979SV

Major property fund to unlock investors' money

M&G's £2bn UK commercial property fund will resume in May, having been suspended since December 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32xljQm

Super League files injunctions to stop club and player bans

European Super League wants to stop Fifa and Uefa banning clubs or players from future competitions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P31Qng

Asda takeover 'could lead to higher petrol prices'

Prices could rise in some parts of the UK after the supermarket's takeover, the competition watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gjTgMi

Aldi brings back Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake for charity

The controversial cake is the subject of legal action by M&S, which alleges copyright infringement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gq6ZRy

Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sf4NK

Isle of Cumbrae recreated in video game Minecraft

The popular tourist destination features in a new game aimed at teaching young people about its heritage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dyNJ2M

A look at some of the infamous moments at tech events over the years.

Live events mean unexpected things can happen - especially when technology is thrown into the mix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3apFpAi

UK jobs market 'remains subdued'

The unemployment rate fell to 4.9% in the three months to February, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32u6IVH

Primark sees sales surge as lockdown relaxed

The retailer says the number of people in its stores in England and Wales is back to pre-pandemic levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QkFcr4

James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer

The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QgByyC

Car insurance sees biggest price drop in six years

The average cost of car insurance has fallen by £87 in 12 months, according to new data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32xRBdG

Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v1EUnQ

5G: Rural areas to be allowed taller and wider masts

The masts will improve coverage and internet speeds in the English countryside, the government says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x2d10G

Are Apple and others' tech launches a better watch because of Covid?

The pandemic has forced firms to unveil new products via virtual events, rather than live on stage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v16Ecc

Will NFTs change how we buy our homes?

“Tokenisation” could change how many people can own a property and speed up transactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sw34Fl

Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?

Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3egxNkD

How product placements may soon be added to classic films

Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3spG8aV

Parler set to return to Apple's App Store

The controversial social media app is returning after it was pulled following riots at the US Capitol. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mZ3Nhh

Tesco fined £7.56m for selling out-of-date food in Birmingham

Offending items were found at three stores in Birmingham between 2016 and 2017. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3swGtZl

UK government intervenes in Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm

The government is to examine Nvidia's planned purchase of the UK firm on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ehn3SX

London Capital and Finance: Treasury expects £120m compensation bill

The government says an estimated 8,800 bondholders of the collapsed scheme will receive a share of the money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3swAkMT

Huawei denies spying accusation in the Netherlands

A 2010 report claims the Chinese company once had "unlimited access" to phone calls made in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dxeVi0

UK government intervenes in Nvidia takeover of chip designer Arm

The government is to examine Nvidia's planned purchase of the UK firm on national security grounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ehn3SX

Bank of England to consider digital money plan

The Bank and the Treasury set up a taskforce to examine how a central bank digital currency would work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32Fe1Kt

Shoppers making 'revenge purchases' flock back to High Street

Shoppers flocked back to the High Street last week to treat themselves after non-essential stores reopened. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OZl2lQ

Bank of England to consider digital money plan

The Bank and the Treasury set up a taskforce to examine how a central bank digital currency would work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Fe1Kt

Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat

One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RM9gwl

HSBC boss Noel Quinn scraps executive floor at London HQ

Bank chief Noel Quinn says the "new reality of life" is people will not be in the office five days a week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gkQEO2

Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid

The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32usUig

Nasa's Ingenuity Mars helicopter set for first flight

The US space agency is ready to attempt the first powered, controlled flight on another planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x3ngBX

Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following

Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mZpCx8

Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gl56Wh

Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?

Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gigZfO

Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’

The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3swK5KR

Stadia, GeForce Now, Xbox and PS Now put to the test

Google's Stadia, Nvidia's GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming and PlayStation Now are put to the test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aDTdaD

How product placements may soon be added to classic films

Getting consumer goods in shot is big business for movies and TV series, and items can now be added digitally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3spG8aV

Job centre workers 'feel unsafe returning to work'

A union representing job centre staff says three in five feel unsafe interacting with the public. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32rmxfS

Low-deposit mortgage scheme is launched

First-time buyers will get cheaper deals if they can stretch to a bigger deposit, analysts say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3txCNI1

Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid

The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32usUig

Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’

The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3swK5KR

Leon: Billionaire Issa brothers buy fast food chain

The Issa brothers have bought the British fast food chain Leon, which has more than 70 sites. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QcZi6H

Peloton safety: US regulators warn against using treadmill near children

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the Tread+ treadmill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qbyioa

Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity

Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39Ce4ZU

Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies

Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3v0FeTP

Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies

Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3v0FeTP

Reopening: Prime minister 'must stick to hospitality roadmap'

Leaders of the UK's biggest hospitality firms sign an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uVRd59

How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QzOYW4

Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qbyioa

How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

April 17, 2021

Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QzOYW4

Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return

Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dpBi9d

Reopening verdict: 'It was 'buzzing, chaotic and crazy'

Business owners tell how their first week of trading has gone after lockdown rules eased in England and Wales. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QAaIkD

Archegos collapse costs Morgan Stanley $911m

US investment bank Morgan Stanley's lending to the collapsed hedge fund cost it nearly $1bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3smDtyr

Facebook faces mass legal action over data leak

Millions of the platform's users could receive compensation if it is successful. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32k7W5P

Virtual musicians play interactive gig and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uVP89j

Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica

The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q8a3XV

Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica

The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q8a3XV

TB Joshua: YouTube blocks Nigerian preacher over gay cure claim

TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tqBquC

Hammerson: Shopping centre giant slashes rents in revival bid

Hammerson, whose centres include the Bullring and Brent Cross, is "resetting rents to more affordable levels". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aftDsi

Colin the Caterpillar cake row: Judge Rinder gives his verdict

Marks & Spencer has begun legal action against Aldi, arguing the retailer's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake infringes its Colin the Caterpillar trademark. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gfZa0H

Gnome shortage: Lockdown and Suez canal blockage blamed

A garden centre "boom" coupled with supply chain delays are making the ornaments hard to come by. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uS66FE

Brexit: Euro MPs' vote bolsters EU-UK trade deal

The key Brexit trade deal now stands a better chance of being ratified in Brussels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tsCgY4

China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback

The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ecMVzI

Citigroup to exit consumer banking in 13 markets

The US banking group will shut down its retail operations in countries including China and India. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wX82yh

TUI says summer holiday season can be saved

The boss of Europe's biggest holiday company thinks successful vaccine programmes can prevent another washout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wYdaSJ

'We realised that by joining together we could make a difference'

The cooperative firms who say their business model made them more resilient to the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3to0pPh

Smaller and better smartphone cameras are on the way

Smaller and more powerful lenses promise to bring even better smartphone cameras. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uYUYH3

William Amos: Canadian politician seen naked in work Zoom call

Canadian MP William Amos apologises, saying he was changing after going for a jog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32je3rc

Amazon's Bezos: Union defeat does not bring 'comfort'

Jeff Bezos said in his shareholder letter that Amazon must 'do a better job for our employees'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sgTA0J

Benefit Cosmetics backtracks over NHS staff refusal

The brand saw a social media backlash after a nurse claimed staff were being turned away for beauty treatments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32odeNv

Google Earth time-lapse feature winds clock back 37 years

Google says evidence of melting glaciers and deforestation will raise awareness of climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32eFKkM

Google Earth time-lapses show a changing planet

Satellite images collected over 37 years are combined to show how Earth in a new way. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3x0eGDQ

Sanjeev Gupta's firm says it did nothing wrong over Covid loans

The company behind the UK's Liberty Steel says it did nothing wrong when seeking government funds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QudxUh

M&S begins legal action against Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar cake

A High Court claim by the retailer argues its rival's Cuthbert the Caterpillar infringes its trademark. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q8SHKp

Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans

A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e9huWZ

Deliveroo sees orders and sales more than double in first quarter

The food delivery firm says it cannot tell how much the recent growth is due to the impact of lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e5leIJ

Matchbox cars get green makeover in eco drive

The toymaker is launching new toy cars based on electric models and making some from recycled materials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gfsWmm

Is Alibaba's fate a warning to China’s tech giants?

Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QnwOH5

US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks

The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gaw3fg

US poised to sanction Russia for cyber-attacks

The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gaw3fg

The woman building HSBC's 3,000 roaming banker army

The bank has already recruited hundreds for an ambitious venture in China as it pivots towards Asia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3djoe5l

Matchbox cars get green makeover in eco drive

The toymaker is launching new toy cars based on electric models and making some from recycled materials. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gfsWmm

Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

Some users said they were offered "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" by the search feature. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32cD1Z4

Is Alibaba's fate a warning to China’s tech giants?

Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QnwOH5

CEO Secrets: 'Taking risks is how we found our edge'

Public relations firm boss George James thought clients would be put off by his youth but turned his weakness into a strength. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32aLxYq

Crypto firm Coinbase valued at more than oil giant BP

Coinbase, which runs a leading trading platform for Bitcoin, hit nearly $100bn in its stock market listing, before slipping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a7RvO7

Asda to axe 1,200 bakery jobs as shoppers shun loaves

The supermarket giant says customers have swapped traditional loaves for speciality breads and wraps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mKnEAH

Crypto firm Coinbase valued at more than oil giant BP

Coinbase, which runs a leading trading platform for Bitcoin, hits nearly $100bn in stock market listing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a7RvO7

Facebook faces investigation over data breach

The Irish Data Protection Commission is to launch an investigation into whether it broke GDPR rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uRryuo

Sainsbury's recalls Medjool dates over Hepatitis A fears

The supermarket is recalling its 'Taste the Difference' Medjool dates amid fears they are contaminated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OO1ReR

Europe seeks to limit use of AI in society

The rules are proposals and could take several years to become law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wXYyTp

Bernie Madoff: Disgraced financier dies in prison

Bernie Madoff admitted he had conned investors out of billions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sfvTpy

Virgin Media and O2 'blockbuster' merger provisionally approved

The deal will make the telecoms firm a "powerful" rival to BT, according to analysts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RAw16n

Hundreds of British Gas staff set to reject new contracts

Hundreds of British Gas staff are set to reject new contracts that they say offer inferior terms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mJhnFp

Foxtons faces investor backlash over boss's bonus

The estate agency is rewarding Nic Budden despite taking £7m in Covid support from the state. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QlW94n

Mary Agyapong: Pregnant nurse’s family yet to get GoFundMe money

More than £186,000 was raised on a GoFundMe page set up after Mary Agyapong died with Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q3GiHN

Heathrow says airport queues are becoming 'untenable'

The airport says some travellers are facing waits of up to six hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wRLZZP

Omegle: 'I'm being used as sex-baiting bot' on video chat site

A user of video chat site Omegle says he was paired with a video bot of himself performing sexual acts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ga0RNe

Tesco counts cost of Covid trading as profits drop

The UK's largest supermarket saw full-year sales soar but the pandemic hit its bottom line. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3deSGNH

Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint

Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3abf8pb

Star Trek inspired device sees drones fly off factory line

A converted commercial laser cutter is able to 3D-print and assemble functional devices on its own. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dfoWAs

County lines gang 'recruited teen in 80 minutes via Snapchat'

A boy tells how he replied to an advert on Snapchat and was groomed to sell drugs at the age of 14. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rq25JW

James Dyson says Brexit has given him 'freedom'

Sir James Dyson defends moving his firm's headquarters to Singapore and says Dyson is a British firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e2Epmy

Easyjet marks losses but ready for summer 'ramp up'

The airline said it expects a pre-tax loss between £690-730m in the six months to 31 March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mJ1s9S

Toshiba president steps down amid $20bn buyout bid

Nobuaki Kurumatani is leaving after the firm received an offer from his former employer, CVC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dXwl6M

NZ to launch world-first climate change rules

New Zealand is bringing in a law to force its financial firms to report on climate-related risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e4inQk

Newquay is hottest sellers' market, says Rightmove

Online property portal names Cornish surfing town as place where properties sell fastest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a8MSDG

The student loan bubble 'is going to burst'

Cancelling student debt was once a fringe idea in the US, but it's become increasingly mainstream. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32eezGE

'I put those goggles on and just fell in love'

Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wSIIta

Users can appeal Facebook's editorial decisions

The Oversight Board will review user content allowed to remain on the site after calls to remove it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mUfF4d

Online racist abuse 'spiralling out of control' says anti-bullying charity

Online racist abuse is "spiralling out of control", a leading anti-cyberbullying charity says after more footballers are targeted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sbwvwd

Ville de Bitche: Facebook mistakenly removes French town's page

The social network says it mistakenly took down the town's official page. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wU1rEI

Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing

The Singapore-based firm started as a ride-hailing company and has since expanded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sgnbHk

Estate agent's hi-tech house tour exposes personal data

House listing on Rightmove reveals "treasure trove of private data". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/326Z2sm

Gmail 'safer than parliament's email system' says Tory MP

Tom Tugendhat, Foreign Affairs Select Committee chair, says he was advised Gmail was 'more secure'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tgKrq2

Jake Paul accused of sexual assault by Justine Paradise

The YouTuber has not yet commented on allegations from Paradise, a TikTok star. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rxj3Gs

Liberty Steel: Kwarteng defends rejecting request for £170m bailout

The business secretary says the government had to ensure that any money provided would stay in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uPOIB5

Denmark charges six from UK and US with cum-ex fraud

They are accused of defrauding the Danish treasury in a trading scam through a German bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PS7oSe

The homecoming call for Northern Ireland's gaming industry

NI Screen and Hypixel Studios launch incentive to encourage people to work in local gaming industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PS8IVc

Brexit prompts JD Sports to open Dublin warehouse

The firm's imports to GB now incur tariffs when they are distributed onward to its stores across Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rx85Ri

Greensill: Labour to press ministers over Cameron lobbying

The former prime minister has been criticised for lobbying on behalf of Greensill Capital. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ONHI8K

Defence giant Babcock International to cut 1,000 jobs

The government contractor also expects a "significant" £1.7bn write-off as part of a company review. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wQp5Cb

Goldmans backs office life with Birmingham tech hub

The investment bank is creating a new Midlands outpost which will eventually employ up to 500 staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g71siE

China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure

The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uPYbZt

UK economy grew slightly in February

The economy "showed some improvement" as it grew 0.4% in February, according to official figures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a6x3NO

Lockdown lifting in Liverpool: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

Excitement, relief and cocktails flowed as bars and non-essential shops reopened in Liverpool. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a65lAV

Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus

As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dbCXPC

China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure

The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uPYbZt

'I put those goggles on and just fell in love'

Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wSIIta

The 'Iron Man' body armour many of us may soon be wearing

The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t8UkGg

Microsoft makes $20bn bet on speech AI firm Nuance

The US tech giant is buying artificial intelligence firm Nuance, best known for developing Apple's Siri. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mFlX7u

Iran nuclear attack: Mystery surrounds nuclear sabotage at Natanz

Iran blames Israel, but was this a cyber attack or physical act of sabotage? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s8HyGt

Microsoft makes $20bn bet on speech AI firm Nuance

The US tech giant is buying artificial intelligence firm Nuance, best known for developing Apple's Siri. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mFlX7u

FBI arrest man over alleged Amazon centre bomb plot

The man allegedly wanted to bomb an Amazon data centre to wipe out 70% of the online world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3a5OrlF

Cyber-firm Darktrace eyes '£3bn' London share listing

Boss Poppy Gustafsson says London is a "logical choice" despite Deliveroo's flop flotation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dZqFJp

Only two in five pubs in England reopen

Less than half the pubs in England reopened on Monday, the industry says, and many face a fight for survival. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tdKYci

Love Island: Could Tinder find the show's first gay couple?

The ITV show has hooked up with the dating app to find this summer's hopeful singletons. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OMtPYs

Phone app alerts users to look up while walking

The tool is being tested by Google's Android operating system, reports suggest. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dUytw3

Cyber-firm Darktrace eyes '£3bn' London share listing

Boss Poppy Gustafsson says London is a "logical choice" despite Deliveroo's flop flotation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dZqFJp

France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights

MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3daEDZz

Shoppers rush back as High Streets reopen in England and Wales

Footfall more than trebles as queues form outside branches of Primark, JD Sports and TK Maxx. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mLVHbB

Brewdog reveals plans for beer-themed hotel in Edinburgh

The Scottish firm says the Doghouse-branded boutique hotel will be in a former school in Market Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dbnQpk

NHS Covid-19 app update blocked for breaking Apple and Google's rules

Apple and Google's rules state that no location data from app users can be shared. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t6V2ns

Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site

Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s8LnLR

Iran says key Natanz nuclear facility hit by 'sabotage'

The country's top nuclear official says a power outage at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uGJmZ8

Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims

Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uEKrAw

Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change

China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wOQioD

Early access releases: Should we buy video games before they're finished?

Early access releases help makers smooth out glitches and build hype, but what's in it for gamers? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d0AZ4q

Homebase to put mini-garden centres at Next stores

As non-essential retail reopens in England the DIY chain is testing new strategies to reach customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mCaR2Y

Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change

China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wOQioD

England Covid lockdown eases: PM warns people to 'behave responsibly'

Pub gardens, gyms and hairdressers are reopening as part of England's latest step out of lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PVJZiv

Environment takes centre stage at London games festival

Climate change was on the agenda at the Now Play This festival, Cristina Criddle finds out more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qdb4xy

Oxford Street: Wooing shoppers back to Europe's busiest high street

Empty stores and American sweets - what consumers on Oxford Street can expect to see as shops reopen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/325JYep

The 'Iron Man' body armour many of us may soon be wearing

The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t8UkGg

Post Office could offer sub-postmasters a share in profits

Chief executive Nick Read wants the network to operate on "partnership of equals" basis from 2025. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rjd0Fe

Covid: Pubs reopening but some 'may not survive'

Landlords get ready to reopen but some say lockdown restrictions may put them at risk of closure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3saKjXT

Joe Biden: Could his tax plan affect US investment in Ireland?

US investment in Ireland could dry up if President Biden leads a major change to global tax rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RsOwcP

Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits

Held every five years, expos see countries using pavilions to show off the latest in architecture and technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t90pCI

Covid: Shoppers 'must respect staff' when retail reopens

People are urged to be considerate when non-essential retail rules ease in England and Wales on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a11Tr6

‘I can’t wait to go shopping again, it's been ages’

Some are eager to hit the High Street when non-essential shops reopen on Monday - but others remain wary. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s7SjJc

Lockdown eases: How we fit bras at a social distance

Bravissimo's Leanne Cahill explains how her shops will work when they reopen after lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/320e0Am

Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant

The e-commerce company Alibaba Group is fined $2.75bn for violating anti-monopoly rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wGArIS

Wedding venues: 'It's costing me £250,000 a month'

Wedding industry professionals rue their loss of income as the economy slowly reopens after lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t5Iih5

'Lockdown taught us we're more than just a gym'

On Monday, businesses will reopen after months of being closed, but can they adapt to the "new normal"? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uAUEOo

Amazon defeats historic Alabama union effort

Contest was test for the e-commerce giant, which has faced global criticism for worker treatment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/323DXPv

Amazon defeats historic Alabama union effort

Contest was test for the e-commerce giant, which has faced global criticism for worker treatment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/323DXPv

Artist will.i.am launches facemask and other tech news

Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/320dulL

'I'm on day eight and no Covid test has arrived'

Customers say they are being "scammed" by private firms failing to deliver Covid test kits and results. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mz4ltN

Is England's café culture set for a boost?

Councils tell the BBC more than 840 pavement licences have been granted in the biggest English cities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QeSpSc

Elon Musk's Neuralink 'shows monkey playing Pong with mind'

The entrepreneur makes bold claims for how the technology can be used to help paraplegics walk again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RhZvFP

Software flaw led to 'serious incident' on Tui flight

A language difference meant some women were labelled as children, throwing out weight calculations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s6R4tE

Home movers have a spring in their step, says the Halifax

The stamp duty holiday extension led to a "resurgence" in the housing market in March, the Halifax says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mxrLzL

Amazon holds early lead in historic union election

Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sYPYS2

US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups

President Biden's actions continue US moves to make it harder for China to obtain its technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d77AWB

US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups

President Biden's actions continue US moves to make it harder for China to obtain its technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d77AWB

Pets' names used as passwords by millions, study finds

A survey suggests 15% of us are using an easily-guessed dog's or cat's name as a password. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39VBlY2

What will self-driving trucks mean for truck drivers?

Trucking is a big employer but autonomous trucks are on the horizon - are they a threat? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dNlFr9

Coronavirus: Cost of testing 'is too much for people to travel'

The government cannot yet confirm whether international travel could resume in May. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uBsjHW

Amazon holds early lead in historic union election

Workers in Alabama were voting on whether to create the first unionised warehouse in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sYPYS2

Down's syndrome: 'Having a job makes me feel safe'

Only 5.6% of adults with learning disabilities were in full-time employment last year, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39WBWZB

'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit

The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d1O9ON

Are pay-by-the-minute booths the future of work?

A Singapore-based firm has come up with a useful alternative when working from home is inconvenient. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wDx7Ov

Wiltshire pub's new chalet 'breaks Covid rules'

The bar, with pizza oven and TV, does not comply with outdoor shelter guidelines, a council says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fSuCCk

Italian man 'offered €10,000 in Bitcoin' to maim ex-partner

The 40-year-old allegedly contacted a man via the dark web to paralyse his ex-girlfriend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t6s9Ie

Prince William: Banks must do more to protect environment

The Duke of Cambridge says investing in nature is a cost effective way of tackling global warming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dJhWeh

Greensill lobbying row: Rishi Sunak texts to David Cameron released

The Treasury takes the unusual step of releasing messages from the chancellor amid a lobbying row. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mwm859

US gun violence: Joe Biden to target 'ghost guns'

The move comes after mass shootings in Boulder and Atlanta last month, in which 18 people died. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PJWaiu

Redcar cyber-attack: Government to help cover costs

Redcar and Cleveland Council will be given almost £3.7m after being targeted by hackers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ozmnje

Why global tax talks are back on the agenda

International efforts to reform business taxation have been given new impetus by the new US administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q8hCxi

Clubhouse: Is the audio app really worth $4bn?

A report suggests Twitter considered paying the sum for the rapidly growing live-audio app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R9DBo6

Clubhouse: Is the audio app really worth $4bn?

A report suggests Twitter considered paying the sum for the rapidly growing live-audio app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R9DBo6

Milk Tea Alliance: Twitter creates emoji for pro-democracy activists

The Milk Tea Alliance unites pro-democracy protesters in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Myanmar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cXCRee

Trump tweets can't be brought back to life on Twitter

The former president's tweets are being archived but will not appear back on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fTEg7M

Morrisons to stop selling plastic carrier bags

The supermarket chain will remove 100 million plastic carrier bags from its network over the next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31WpzZg

The artists creating digitally immersive storytelling

CreativeXR's acceleration programme helps those in creative industries produce new types of content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uwD0LF

Khloe Kardashian tries to get unfiltered photo removed from social media

A natural-looking image of the glamorous Khloe Kardashian was shared "by accident" by her team. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dITJof

Study says bitcoin could derail China's climate change targets

Bitcoin emissions in China exceed the total emissions of the Czech Republic and Qatar, study says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3s0zzuU

Carlisle ex-police officer 'devastated' by £3k Royal Mail scam

The officer of 25 years felt "helpless and angry" after falling victim to a Royal Mail parcel scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wyLFyV

Asos sales and profits jump as customer numbers rise

The online fashion group added one and a half million customers in the past six months, with sales up 24%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31ZwQHy

Study says bitcoin could derail China's climate change plans

Bitcoin emissions in China exceed the total emissions of the Czech Republic and Qatar, study says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s0zzuU

Should firms be more worried about firmware cyber-attacks?

Microsoft says firmware cyber-attacks are on the rise, but enterprises are not paying attention. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3utlV5p

Beijing now has more billionaires than any city

China's capital has overtaken New York as it bounced back quickly from the pandemic, according to Forbes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tcCOBf

Should firms be more worried about firmware cyber-attacks?

Microsoft says firmware cyber-attacks are on the rise, but enterprises are not paying attention. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3utlV5p

The woman who took on Google and won

When Shannon Wait was suspended after posting about working conditions, she fought back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t16xwP

World Bank warns against 'high' global tax minimum

The comments by David Malpass come as G-20 leaders said they hoped to reach a global tax deal by mid-year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dN3nWU

Women could be owed 'lottery-winning' pension sums

Up to 5,000 women pensioners could be entitled to huge refunds under a little-known-rule, the BBC has learned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ox9ZQM

High Street shops will 'bounce back' on reopening day

Analysts say rise in visitors to retail parks shows shoppers keen to return to physical shopping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31SmA40

Boohoo: Price differences for same clothes 'a genuine mistake'

Boohoo says it had not realised identical clothing was being sold at different prices across its brands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fSMNro

Covid: Shed and garage offices pose insurance risk

Plans to convert sheds, garages and extensions in order to work from home can leave some uninsured. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dBVsLW

Five animals to spot in a post-Covid financial jungle

As the world prepares for an economic reset, several creatures have emerged to help you navigate your way. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rQcUBK

YouTube Kids 'a vapid wasteland', say US lawmakers

The comments were made in a letter sent to YouTube chief executive Susan Wojcicki. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wA2Yj7

The tech billionaire who is putting women first

Whitney Wolfe Herd, the 31-year-old founder of dating app Bumble, has joined the billionaires' club. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39PygsS

JP Morgan boss plans for 'significantly' less office space

Jamie Dimon's shareholder letter includes thoughts on home working and Brexit - Europe has "upper hand". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sWVHba

Tax wealth to help shrink inequality caused by Covid says IMF

Inequality had widened in the year since the virus first hit the global economy, the IMF said on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dGADiB

Mobile phones should be banned in schools - Gavin Williamson

Phones should not be used or seen during the school day, the education secretary says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sSy837

Driving lessons to resume in England and Wales on 12 April

Lessons can start on 12 April and tests will return 10 days later, the transport secretary says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wyWRLX

Scotland needs 'Google-sized' changes on economy

A report by Sir Tom Hunter calls for radical change if economic growth is to match countries such as Denmark and Norway. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dGMYDp

Deliveroo shares up 2% on first full trading day as rider strike begins

Wednesday marks the first day of trading for 70,000 retail investors, as well as strike action for some UK riders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rXY9ww

Leeds Bradford Airport development plan ruling delayed

The government is to take more time to examine a £150m scheme to redevelop Leeds Bradford Airport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31SeOY4

Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs tax rise on companies

Comments by the world's richest man come amid a fierce debate over raising the tax rate on companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dyaXVa

Even 'dungers' are too pricey in NZ property market

Covid-containing New Zealand has the most unaffordable housing market among developed nations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fNIBJr

Toshiba confirms $20bn takeover bid from British fund

The scandal-hit Japanese electronics giant has received an offer from CVC Capital Partners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39OIz0h

Google, Facebook and Amazon face new UK regulator

The new regime will be "unashamedly pro-competition", the UK's business secretary promises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dEKplj

Pretty Little Thing ad by TikTok creator house banned

The post on TikTok failed to make clear it was a marketing communication, a watchdog said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R2MU9l

Kim Kardashian West joins billionaire club

Forbes business magazine adds the US reality TV star to its list of the super-rich. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fRMBIT

'Our flight refund battle for mum who can barely walk'

The family was sent a voucher, rather than the refund they wanted - until BBC News followed up the case. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mqOIVd

City drivers 'should think twice' before buying SUVs

The boss of the RAC Foundation says drivers in urban areas should consider which car is most appropriate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fN10pL

Food poverty: MPs call on government to step up help

A report calls on the government to create a food security minister to protect the vulnerable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wvVRIB

CEO Secrets: 'Older customers want the personal touch'

A ready meal delivery firm targeting older customers says the business was going nowhere until they started taking phone orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Rfvy9t

Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs tax rise on companies

Comments by the world's richest man come amid a fierce debate over raising the tax rate on companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dyaXVa

Britain's electricity system 'greenest ever' over Easter

Sunny and windy weather led to a surge in renewable sources of energy, the operator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mqDtvZ

Virgin Money customers face digital banking fault

The bank's app and online services have been inaccessible owing to the problem, prompting an apology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cUlACL

Mother-daughter relationship turned upside down

Margaret and Cordelia have seen a reversal in their financial relationship due to the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dBg8nC

E3 2021: Biggest conference in gaming is going online

The video game conference was cancelled last year because of coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dFAyLX

NHS Covid-19 contact tracing app to share QR code venue check-ins

The move should lead to more people being told to get tested for Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q1ys13

IMF forecasts stronger recovery for world economy

The IMF has upgraded both its UK and global forecasts compared with what it projected in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3s0tPSg

Tool checks phone numbers from Facebook data breach

A new online tool lets users check their phone numbers against the leaked database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PCJKc9

FBI probes match-fixing in Counter-Strike eSports

Details of the investigation with Australia's Esports Integrity Commission revealed in YouTube chat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31ND0KP

'Why do I feel pressure to be an entrepreneur?'

Having a side hustle isn't for everyone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mmbSMu

Peacocks stores back in business as buyout saves 2,000 jobs

The fashion chain will be brought back to life by former senior executive saving 200 stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3utOlMm

Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?

After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rMqXrW

EasyJet: Two test travel rule is too expensive

The airline claims the cost of pre and post-travel testing could exceed the price of a plane ticket. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OpM7yv

Credit Suisse axes bosses and bonuses amid Archegos losses

The Swiss bank's risk chief is leaving after it revealed the fallout from two major clients. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sUvKsJ

Remote working: Is Big Tech going off work from home?

After much hype about working from home, some tech companies are getting cold feet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rMqXrW

Australia and New Zealand to start quarantine-free travel

Both nations have contained Covid outbreaks and maintained very low or near-zero infection rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cQWCUM

Janet Yellen pledges greater US international co-operation

Janet Yellen signals global co-operation is back on the agenda for world's biggest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dElRZE

'We went here, there and everywhere to make it happen'

Budding academic entrepreneurs say that scientific discovery is only the start of the journey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cPi3Wq

Unions criticise 'miserly' 50p rise in statutory sick pay

SSP increases from £95.85 to £96.35 a week in April, but unions say it is too little to live on. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mxWKMp

Ex-Topshop worker: I feel 'ghosted' by recruiters

Former Topshop and Debenhams workers say their lives have changed hugely since the shops closed down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cTvX9U

'We went here, there and everywhere to make it happen'

Budding academic entrepreneurs say that scientific discovery is only the start of the journey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cPi3Wq

My Money: 'Lockdown has been a blessing in disguise'

Thanucha, a pharmacology student from Hertfordshire, talks us through her lockdown spending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PsIata

'Disappointed' travel chiefs seek clarity from PM

Leading travel industry figures react with dismay to Boris Johnson's update on the lockdown roadmap. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fIBXnH

Amazon 'illegally retaliated' against climate activists

The firm fired two tech workers who had criticised the firm's environmental practices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rRi0xE

Online porn websites promote 'sexually violent' videos

One in eight videos contained sexual violence in their titles or descriptions, the study said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rSqQuI

Google v Oracle: Supreme Court declares Google's code copying fair

The US Supreme Court has handed Google a major win in a decade-long battle over copied code. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wsDlkd

England's lockdown to ease as planned on 12 April

Outdoor pub and restaurant areas, non-essential shops, gyms and hairdressers will be able to reopen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ol6fSa

Covid in Scotland: Hairdressers and homeware shops reopen

Non-essential click and collect services are also able to resume business as Covid restrictions ease. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rR666C

Godzilla Vs. Kong reports monster box office sales

The film has set a new record for pandemic-era filmgoing, making more than $385m (£205m) globally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mneKsp

Google v Oracle: Supreme Court declares Google's code copying fair

The US Supreme Court has handed Google a major win in a decade-long battle over copied code. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wsDlkd

Fun but doomed: LG's most memorable smartphones

The South Korean firm is giving up on mobiles after repeatedly trying to out-innovate the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fIK97q

Facebook leak: Irish regulator probes 'old' data dump

The Irish regulator is checking that an "old" leak of 500 million users' data is what Facebook says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fHnWXr

The English cricketer turned elite Madden gamer

How England physical disability cricketer Liam O'Brien has become one of the best in the world at the Madden NFL computer game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3duUQYC

Penguin Random House keeps furlough cash despite strong sales

Like other publishers, it has seen demand for books surge during lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39Iugu9

Labour urges tighter rules on lobbyists

It comes amid questions over David Cameron's links to collapsed finance firm Greensill Capital. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sRTZrx

Tennis tech to help if you are playing solo

Jen Copestake tests out some gadgets which could help improve your game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wnq3FX

Esports body calls for disability gaming tournaments

Disabled players took part in an esports tournament, now there are calls for specific competitions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31LiLNU

Can celebrities control their image online?

Meet the stars who have attempted to police their online presence - from Remi Malek to Beyonce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cRp8pw

LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount

The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PqhwkV

LG scraps its smartphone business as losses mount

The South Korean electronics giant said the mobile phone market had become "incredibly competitive". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqhwkV

Boohoo: Karen Millen skirt had Oasis label covered in pen

Joanna Sikora said a skirt she bought from Karen Millen had an Oasis label covered in marker pen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ulJQDB

Bernard Tapie: French tycoon and wife attacked in home

The former Adidas owner and his wife were tied up and assaulted by burglars at their estate near Paris. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rPb1Fs

Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles

April 03, 2021

The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R8wXid

Amazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles

April 03, 2021

The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R8wXid

Covid passport trials begin with live comedy night

April 03, 2021

Ministers also confirm a risk-based "traffic light" system will start when foreign holidays resume. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39BX1s3

How Instagram’s influencers changed the model industry

Models have increasingly been asked to shoot their own photographs during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wkbq66

Police uncover teenage girl ‘suicide’ Instagram group

Twelve UK girls, aged between 12 and 16, were part of a chat group that led to "serious self-harm". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3umEgRF

'Having an address got me a job when i was homeless'

A new scheme is giving homeless people virtual addresses to access essential services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39z6C2Y

Deliveroo April Fools' joke backfires in France

Thousands of people get fake bills for hundreds of euros' worth of pizza but fail to be amused. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wjI7Ax

Uber ordered to pay $1.1m to blind woman refused rides

Lisa Irving says she faced harassment and rejection after being refused rides on 14 occasions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cGv18J

Oppo smartphone adds 60x microscope camera

A smartphone with a microscope camera has been revealed by Chinese phone-maker Oppo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fAATSJ

US jobs creation surges in March as recovery gains steam

US employers add more than 900,000 jobs in March. as vaccinations spread and restrictions ease. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PVhP7e

Loot boxes linked to problem gambling in new research

New research says there is a clear link between video game boxes and "problem gambling behaviours". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fClCkj

Covid 19: Pakistan among new countries added to England's travel ban list

Travel from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya or the Philippines will not be allowed from 9 April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3drB8x1

Instagram star, 90, 'gobsmacked' by royal gift

Geoffrey Walker joined social media to stay in touch with family, but now has more than 350,000 followers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3rHVUgP

James Charles: YouTube star admits messaging 16-year-old boys

The 21-year-old posted a video addressing the recent accusations, saying he believed they were 18. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sEfHz3

Pranksters plead guilty over fake bank robbery

Twins Alan and Alex Stokes are sentenced for a "prank" robbery video which they filmed for YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3drwbUU

Does space affect the taste of wine and other tech news

Chris Fox looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cJ1bjQ

Stock markets hit new records on Biden spending plan

Asian markets have edged higher after optimistic investors pushed Wall Street to new highs overnight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fBtR0a

Italian restaurant owner wrongly targeted by US sanctions

It was a case of mistaken identity for the restaurant owner in Verona who has now been taken off blacklist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31HW8dc

What it's like driving across the new Irish trade border

Three months since the creation of the new Irish trade border, the BBC travelled with a lorry driver. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mgYHMP

Nike wins lawsuit over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood

The art collective that sold the customised Nike sneakers has shipped all but one of the 666 pairs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2R1k09J

Bottling it: How breweries have survived lockdown

Over the three national lockdowns most pubs have been shut, meaning breweries have had to adapt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39D3HGq

Boohoo to probe price differences for same clothing

The same coat sold by Coast is more expensive than Dorothy Perkins despite both being owned by Boohoo. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PqFCvL

Green energy tariffs often 'misleading'

Energy suppliers' environment-friendly tariffs are not always as green as they sound, experts say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39AO4PY

'What do I cut to fund minimum wage rise?'

Businesses are concerned they might not be able to afford the compulsory pay rise this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fx1HDB

Every customer must sign in when pubs reopen

New rules to help venues reopen outdoors safely this month have sparked anger from industry groups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cIWFBS

Streamer xQc knocked offline over unpaid electricity bill

"Power went down, stream did too," he explained. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PPe5UI

Microsoft's Cortana silenced as Siri gets new voice

Microsoft retires its voice assistant from mobile while Apple aims to make Siri more inclusive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sIQ8wT

Brexit: The impact on Dutch food exports to the UK

BBC reporter Anna Holligan explains how Brexit has affected the way the Netherlands exports fresh food to the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31B1oiG

Microsoft to sell augmented reality goggles to army

The tech giant will provide around 120,000 headsets to the US army in a 10-year deal worth $21.9bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PQvdcM

Google rejigs remote working as it reopens offices

The tech giant will only let staff work from home for more than 14 days a year if they apply for it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dqy0Bu

Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC

Gupta: Liberty Steel plants won't shut on my watch'