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Thailand reopens to vaccinated tourists from over 60 nations

Authorities hope reopening will generate $30bn for the tourism sector despite ongoing restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZEj8Mu
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How Japan's new PM is promising a 'new capitalism'

Will leader Fumio Kishida's plans to share the wealth materialise? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y3wwcL
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Can we stomach the latest emerging food innovations?

Our growing appetite for novel food tech - from lab grown meat to nano-packaging. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3w25ejq
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UK steel makers 'left behind' as US ends trade war

The US ended a feud with the EU over everything from Harley-Davidsons to whiskey but the UK was left out of the deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BDfDU4
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G20: World leaders agree to historic corporate tax deal

Leaders at the G20 in Rome endorse a proposal that sets a minimum tax rate of 15% on big businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3brzyue
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JCB signs green hydrogen deal worth billions

JCB will take 10% of the green hydrogen made by Australian mining company Fortescue Future Industries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nGImCd
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Wikipedia in Chinese editing war of words

A ban on some pro-Beijing "editors" may lead to bias in the online encyclopaedia, some people fear. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mpVxYO
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The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves

A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3vXw6B7
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Facebook's metamorphosis - will it work?

Will Mark Zuckerberg's bet on a new name and the metaverse succeed? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BxcvZE
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Facebook's metamorphosis - will it work?

Will Mark Zuckerberg's bet on a new name and the metaverse succeed? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BxcvZE
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You're at work: What if your mum walks into traffic?

One worker in seven has caring duties on top of their job - and some face huge challenges from both. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jKzoTt
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Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'

The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZyI88s
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The moment Facebook became Meta

Meta, the rebranded Facebook, made its debut at the company’s headquarters with a new sign today. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZH1xE6
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Gigabit broadband: Half-a-million rural homes to get boost

The government aims to plug rural areas into the most "reliable connections available". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Guthwp
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Walkers crisp supplies disrupted after computer glitch

The company says it is "working around the clock" to resolve the issue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pMhBz5
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Volvo shares accelerate on stock market debut

Investors snap up shares in the Chinese-owned Swedish carmaker as they go on sale in Stockholm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZIysrV
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Facebook: We are putting safety before profits

Facebook Vice President says Meta is about making sure people feel good about using their services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/317nRHb
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Location data collection firm admits privacy breach

Huq says two apps it collects data from did not seek correct consent from users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jNrOYg
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Meta: Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers

The social media giant joins a number of companies that have encountered translation blunders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BqKzGI
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Slow rise from ultra-low mortgage rates predicted

Brokers say the current cost of a mortgage is the lowest it will be "for some time". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nDUTpZ
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Robo-boat sails on an Amsterdam canal and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Bl43wF
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UK’s electric Arrival promises greener deliveries

A modular design lets vehicles carry the batteries needed for expected trips, avoiding extra weight. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ew2z4F
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Energy price cap to be reviewed as firms go bust

Ofgem says it will look at how it calculates the cap after a series of energy firms collapsed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZvQ75N
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Squid Game cryptocurrency soars 2300% in first few days

The popular Netflix show has now spawned its new cryptocurrency - and its soaring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Br0zsz
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Inside the controversial US gunshot-detection firm

BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3EGJ5KP
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Why the vending machine is making a comeback

From milkshakes to pizzas, new vending machines are selling an expanding range of products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BqhHOM
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Amazon to pay billions to prevent Christmas shortages

The online retail giant said it would take steps to "minimise the impact" of supply chain issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bniKo9
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The British twins who set up a black-founded $1bn 'unicorn'

Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham built tech firm Marshmallow during their 20s - it's now worth $1bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EtToRZ
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How the pandemic made us more adventurous drinkers

Sales of more unusual drinks have soared since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31a88az
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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GuSfeU
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Facebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GuSfeU
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Chinese payment-terminal company searched by FBI

Pax Technology is a major provider of payment terminals worldwide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CsVNfs
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US growth slows to just 2% as Delta hits economy

The US economy slowed sharply in the third quarter as the Delta variant of Covid continued to spread. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vV4sVp
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Covid: All countries to be removed from England's travel red list

The system will remain in place and locations could be reinstated on the list if cases rise again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vQXEYO
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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak's claims fact-checked

Checking claims about air travel, alcohol taxes, debt and low pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BnCnHp
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Arm-Nvidia: Europe investigates chip-designer sale

Regulators have "serious doubts" about the technology giant's $40bn takeover of British company Arm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CpPsRS
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Budget 2021: Surge in house prices predicted to slow

Official forecasters still expect house prices to rise in each of the next five years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zyd7AM
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Will mortgages become more expensive? and other Budget questions

Budget questions from readers on a range of topics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jMvucO
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Budget 2021: Tax rises likely to leave middle earners worse off, says IFS

An economic research group says many people will see their living standards fall over the next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bkZXtD
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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak denies air duty cuts will spark flying boom

Labour says making flying cheaper in the UK is an "astonishing" move ahead of COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30ZwfbI
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Pikmin Bloom: Why Pokémon Go creators are working with Nintendo again

New game wants to encourage people to get walking, again, but this time planting virtual flowers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GwHWHp
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Iran blames foreign country for cyberattack on petrol stations

Tuesday's attack crippled a system that lets motorists buy subsidised petrol, causing long queues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bkRJSc
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Households face £3,000 hit after Budget measures, warns think tank

Households will pay £3,000 more tax a year as a result of measures taken by Boris Johnson's government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GtSBm3
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Budget 2021: There has been a shift in Tory philosophy - minister

The government says it makes no apologies for big spending increases unveiled in the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nEdzG8
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Whistleblower: Facebook's response to child abuse 'inadequate'

Another anonymous Facebook employee has detailed how the firm allegedly handles child abuse images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BkSG7W
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Budget 2021: Did you get what you wanted?

We ask five people across the UK if they got what they wanted from Rishi Sunak's Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EJnVKQ
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Saudi chemical giant to invest nearly £1bn in Teesside plant

Saudia Arabian firm Sabic confirms it is to decarbonise its plant in the north east of England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pKNTdS
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The plumber giving 'white van man' an eco-makeover

Plumber Martin Broer explains why he swapped his van for an electric cargo bike. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BpFZIO
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CEO Secrets: Rich Lesser of BCG shares his advice

Rich Lesser, global chair of Boston Consulting Group, shares his business advice for CEO Secrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3CqVzFt
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Theranos: DeVos family 'misled' before investing $100m

The former US education secretary was convinced Theranos's blood tests were a "game changer". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3CmsbjR
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Impact of Brexit on economy 'worse than Covid'

The boss of the UK's forecaster says Brexit will be worse for the economy than Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vXQulB
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Twitter profits slump after settling long-running lawsuit

The social media giant paid out after it was accused of misleading investors in 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pGdGUh
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Start-up launches £495,000 hoverbike in Japan

The Tokyo-based company hopes the vehicle will rival the popularity of supercars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BlreGX
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Budget 2021: Business rates cut in retail and leisure

The sectors worst hit by the Covid pandemic in England are given help with their business rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XNAjdU
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Tech giants try distancing themselves from Facebook

TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube are facing claims they are failing to protect children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Cl3mEX
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Budget 2021: Eight ways Rishi Sunak's plans affect you

The chancellor has delivered his Covid recovery Budget, here's how it will affect your money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bmoZsh
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Budget 2021: Duty cut on sparkling wine, draught beer and cider

A shake-up of alcohol duty is announced by the chancellor, with higher taxes for stronger drinks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BqxMV2
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Budget 2021: UK economy set to return to pre-Covid level at end of year

The UK's independent forecaster says the economy will return to pre-Covid levels faster than expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vO0wWp
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Broken tech: What is the right to repair?

Calls to allow consumers to be able to choose who fixes their products is a growing movement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pHxAyu
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Wage rises will put 30p on a pint, says pub chain

Clive Watson, boss of City Pub Group, says the rise will be needed to pay for a higher minimum wage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/316wstR
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Budget 2021: Burnley residents' messages for chancellor

Residents in Lancashire explain what they want from the chancellor ahead of his Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EhoKeH
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The African tech firm hoping to power space missions

Hypernova hopes that its thruster technology will be adopted on thousands of future small satellites. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jBtZOw
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Budget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy amid Commons anger

The chancellor will outline his Budget on Wednesday after fury over rafts of early press announcements. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3CmePEe
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McDonald's workers in US strike again over sexual harassment

Workers at restaurants in 12 cities walk out amid claims the chain is failing to stop harassment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nuXD9g
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US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company

Washington has banned China Telecom from operating in America, citing "national security concerns". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GqroAM
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Novara Media has YouTube channel briefly deleted

The reinstatement of the left-wing outlet is the second U-turn over removing political content this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nvWL4b
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Ministers face High Court battle over WhatsApp use

Campaigners are seeking a crack down on ministers' use of private emails and auto-deleting messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jzJ3Mj
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Cyber-attack hits UK internet phone providers

Several companies have been targeted in recent weeks, according to an industry body. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jD3fNI
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Lookfantastic owner THG's share price falls further

The upbeat online firm fails to reassure investors despite a pledge to appoint a chairman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZnY7FA
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Pay rebound for workers hit by the pandemic

Young employees saw the biggest dip and rebound in wages but the gender pay gap has widened. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EgHF9p
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Ikea buys landmark Topshop building in London

The £378m deal for the Oxford Street site is part of the furniture giant's plan to open inner-city shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nrTS4h
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New funding plan paves way for Sizewell C nuclear plant

The new rules, to be announced in Parliament, will boost the prospects of the £20bn project in Suffolk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Cim1kH
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Will coffee drinkers plump for potato milk?

Waitrose says shoppers are more climate-conscious and are looking for more dairy alternatives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b8iXvw
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No VAT cut to household energy bills in the Budget

Treasury sources say such a move would be badly targeted and there are other ways to help those struggling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3bdsaCA
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Facebook earns $9bn despite whistleblower scandal

The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3b9p8zc
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Tesla surpasses $1 trillion valuation after Hertz order

The electric carmaker becomes the fifth such company to reach the milestone after its shares rise 12%. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ClqAuE
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Premier Inn owner Whitbread warns of staff shortages as demand recovers

Whitbread is paying millions in wage rises and bonuses to try to combat persistent shortages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Znn3xH
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Heathrow air traffic may not recover until 2026, says boss

The boss of Britain's busiest airport warns full recovery will take years despite pent up demand for travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZvxI9h
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Blue Origin: Jeff Bezos unveils plans for 'space business park'

His space company Blue Origin hopes its venture will replace the International Space Station. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZhTRYm
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Facebook: 'Financial interest to create a safe environment'

Facebook's vice-president of content policy, Monika Bickert, spoke to the BBC about the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BcTbkf
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Facebook earns $9bn despite whistleblower scandal

The firm posts strong profits as it continues to face negative press over leaked internal documents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b9p8zc
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Is internet addiction a growing problem?

Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Gc7cCB
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Budget 2021: Public sector workers set for pay rise, says Sunak

The chancellor will use his Budget on Wednesday to confirm that the "pay pause" is being lifted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3baX66E
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Tesla briefly hits a $1 trillion valuation

The electric carmaker becomes the fifth such company to reach the trillion dollar milestone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ClqAuE
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Frances Haugen tells MPs: 'Facebook makes hate worse'

The former Facebook employee gives evidence to MPs amid fresh revelations about the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Cdl4de
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On the Beach accuses Ryanair of market abuse

The online travel agent claims Ryanair is preventing it from making bookings and withholding refunds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XIiYDc
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Pixel 6: Hands-on with Google's 'magic eraser' phone

Google says its latest smartphone can erase unwanted objects and people from photographs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3boBT9z
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Budget 2021: What has already been announced?

Rishi Sunak's statement isn't until Wednesday, but several pledges have been announced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GodnUi
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Tesla withdraws self-driving beta over software issues

Elon Musk says Tesla is rolling back its latest self-driving car software after a series of issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bbsLF3
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Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen faces UK Parliament

Frances Haugen, who leaked thousands of documents, is appearing before MPs working on online safety. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m9IudP
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Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen faces UK Parliament

Frances Haugen, who leaked thousands of documents, is appearing before MPs working on online safety. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m9IudP
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Schools pause facial recognition lunch plans

Nine schools in Scotland had planned to allow pupils to pay for their meals using the technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mbf5jx
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National Living Wage set to rise to £9.50 an hour

The 6.6% pay rise for workers aged 23 years old and over is expected to be announced in the Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jxmV5k
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Digicel Pacific: Australia's Telstra buys Pacific firm 'to block China'

The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pA3xIY
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Petrol prices hit record high, says RAC

Average petrol prices reach 142.94p a litre, surpassing the previous record in April 2012. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b9RCca
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Scilly Isles' only remaining bank to close in 2022

Lloyds bank will close in April 2022 with customers being told to use the Post Office instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZsLqdd
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Molly Russell's father meets Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen

Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3E8Ae4b
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Tesco website and app back up after hack attempt

Shoppers had been locked out of the supermarket's website following an outage that began on Saturday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZgqYf4
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Budget 2021: What do you want to change?

We ask six people across the UK what they would like to see from Rishi Sunak's Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Zyxrx
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Co-op Bank fails in TSB takeover approach

The Co-operative Bank confirms it made an approach to buy Spanish-owned British rival TSB. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GfkFtg
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Digicel Pacific: Australia's Telstra buys Pacific firm 'to block China'

The government and telecoms giant Telstra purchase Digicel Pacific in a joint venture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pA3xIY
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Climate change: Tata Steel wants roadmap to make industry greener

There are fears thousands of jobs could be lost in the fight against climate change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EbJwfL
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Ofcom orders phone networks to block foreign scam calls

UK networks agree to block almost all internet calls coming from abroad if they pretend to be UK numbers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30NNb4U
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Is internet addiction a growing problem?

Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Gc7cCB
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Ofcom orders phone networks to block foreign scam calls

UK networks agree to block almost all internet calls coming from abroad if they pretend to be UK numbers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30NNb4U
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Budget 2021: £2bn for new homes on derelict or unused land

The government says the funding will build 160,000 greener homes on brownfield land. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30N5Nlw
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Budget about investing in public services - Sunak

The chancellor says he will set out a plan for rebuilding the economy next week based on skills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m7Y6yw
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Tesco apologises as website and app crash

Britain's biggest supermarket is still trying to resolve the issue as shoppers complain about a lack of information. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZgqYf4
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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to pledge funding for T-levels

The government sets out its package for new T-levels and boosting further education in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B8BGBH
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Climate change: How technology is helping cities tackle climate disasters

Cities are under threat from floods, forest fires and other disasters - how is tech helping with emergency responses? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pw9dn3
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Covid: Travellers to be able to use cheaper Covid tests

Fully-jabbed people returning to England will be able to take lateral flow tests instead of PCR tests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3C8MIrO
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'My student loan refund took six years'

Rebecca Gale says she was "shocked and then angry" the Student Loans Company took so long to repay her. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zd6WSI
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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?

The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3npDnWq
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The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith

Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B169By
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Twitter says Online Safety Bill needs more clarity

The government says it will tackle extreme posts but Twitter warns Ofcom will be "muddling through". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3G86kPn
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Budget 2021: English city regions to get £6.9bn for public transport

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce increased funding for tram, train and bus services outside London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GoRnZt
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Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?

As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZjDcE9
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Budget 2021: Six things that could affect you

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his second Budget for 2021 next week. How will it affect you? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3b1YB6X
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Twitter's algorithm favours right-leaning politics, research finds

The social-media giant has found tweets from parties on the political right are "amplified" more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zb8dKa
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Robo-cat waiters come to restaurant chain and other news

Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3E5elm9
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Taxi-hailing firm reveals 4,158 reports of sexual assault

Safety data from US company Lyft says the incidents were reported between 2017 and 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jmG5e8
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Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York

Warehouse workers in Staten Island hope to organise, in the latest labour push at the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZdAYFK
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Inflation likely to hit 5%, warns Bank of England chief economist

The Bank of England's new chief economist says it will have a "live" decision on interest rates next month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pmUTxf
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Evergrande shares rise on report of bond interest payment

Shares opened up 6% after reports the Chinese property giant made a payment before a crucial deadline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZbDufK
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UK shop sales continue to fall in September

Retail sales in the UK fell for the fifth month in a row, according to the Office for National Statistics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vxRv3L
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How to plug the UK into desert sunshine

One company plans to build the world's longest electricity cable to connect Morocco to the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CbuINK
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Second-hand car prices surge amid new car shortage

Some used car models are growing in value despite getting older, research by the motoring group suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3C45HUh
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Fears over the future of free debt advice

There is growing concern that free face-to-face debt advice could be cut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3maCyBH
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Contrails: How tweaking flight plans can help the climate

Why experts say cutting contrails costs less than $1bn a year but may be worth so much more. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZbfXeS
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The remote British island hoping to see more visitors

The territory of St Helena, which has remained coronavirus-free, wants a big rise in tourists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZcJXri
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Toymaker Mattel says price rise has not hit demand

The Barbie maker announces $1.8bn net sales saying parents are prioritising spending on children. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z6Kzyi
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Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards

Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DU8dx8
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Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York

Warehouse workers in Staten Island hope to organise, in the latest labour push at the firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZdAYFK
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British entrepreneur sells company to Twitter

Nick D'Aloisio previously sold an app to Yahoo when he was only 17 years old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3C3yWqD
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Petrol station stocks back to normal

Filling station storage tanks were 45% full on average on Sunday, according to government figures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ndo9Uu
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Elon Musk's Tesla reports record sales and profits

The electric car maker recorded its highest quarterly profit of $1.6bn and sold more than 240,000 cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30CE0UO
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Marmite and PG Tips maker Unilever warns of price rises

Consumer goods giant Unilever says high rates of cost inflation will continue into next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jmGbCE
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Trump to launch new social media platform TRUTH Social

The former US president was banned from Twitter and Facebook following the US Capitol riots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3C1AIIJ
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Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI

Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3plzYKQ
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Government borrowing falls in September

Borrowing was lower than a year earlier, but was still the second-highest number on record for September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30Ayy4P
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Evergrande shares fall 14% as trading resumes in Hong Kong

Shares of the Chinese property giant fell as much as 14% on Thursday morning in Hong Kong. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G7hxzp
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Abolish energy price cap, says Scottish Power boss

The recent crisis exposed deep flaws in the way the market was structured, top executive says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aYYzN8
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Tax cheat schemes cost governments billions

Major tax evasion and avoidance schemes have deprived countries of £127bn, research shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B0R036
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The tax fraud merry-go-round that cost billions

A former banker is now a poster boy for a scandal described as "the theft of the century". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EgdTlp
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Cladding: 'We're paying to live in a dark, dull box'

A Birmingham tower block resident, where combustible cladding is being removed, explains his plight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3njlfxE
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CEO Secrets: Never leave planning until the last minute

Design boss Jo Barnard says you should always make you have future work lined up for your firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G2eOHv
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UK agrees free trade deal with New Zealand

The government says consumers and businesses will benefit from deal, but it is unlikely to boost growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nfs6Ia
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TotalEnergies accused of downplaying climate risks

Research says oil giant TotalEnergies linked fossil fuels and global warming in 1971. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G3NwAB
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Canada's inflation rate hits a fresh 18-year high

Consumer prices rose 4.4% in the 12 months to September, as Canada grappled with global supply chain issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G3QRQi
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Nearly 45 million received scam calls in three months, Ofcom says

Almost a million people in the UK were misled by calls or messages over the summer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DYmqsN
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Evergrande £2.6bn property unit deal collapses

Evergrande rival Hopson Development was set to a buy a £2.6bn stake in the firm before the deal collapsed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m0sDhC
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Climate plan telling people to eat less meat deleted

A research paper recommending people shift towards plant-based foods is not policy, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DSWw9Q
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Morocco bans UK flights due to Covid cases rising

Several airlines have been told by the Moroccan government that flights will be suspended. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aX2lqy
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Activision Blizzard: More than 20 staff leave after harassment claims

The video games giant is attempting to repair its reputation following a series of lawsuits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FYnwGZ
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Facebook fined a record £50m by UK competition watchdog

The CMA says the social media giant, which also may be changing its name, deliberately broke rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z5Uq7k
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Takeaway meals still booming despite restaurant return, says Deliveroo

The food delivery firm says UK orders are up despite restaurants reopening for in-house dining. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AZJCFk
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Going green will not have big cost, says Kwarteng

The business secretary denies that individuals will have to pay more to have a greener lifestyle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZabGJa
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IMF warns Afghanistan's economic slump will impact neighbours

Afghanistan's economic turmoil will fuel a refugee crisis impacting nearby countries, the fund warned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nakZkj
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UK to turn old phones into gold

The Royal Mint plans to recycle gold and precious metals from old phones and laptops. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30yZkuo
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Facebook settles US worker discrimination claims

The tech giant will pay $14.5m to settle claims it routinely hired foreign instead of US workers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aVNHQh
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Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up

The streaming giant added 4.4 million new users in the third quarter as foreign language shows continued to fly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lUh9fE
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Rats take down Devon broadband

About 1,800 Openreach customers are affected by the outage in North Devon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pnFZ9V
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DNA: How genes could affect our mind and body

Decode Genetics is researching how genetics shape our bodies, our minds and our personalities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XtGmnX
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UK cost of living increases dip in September

According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK inflation rate fell slightly to 3.1% in September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DTLqS7
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Can Online Safety Bill tackle social media abuse of MPs?

After Sir David Amess' death, we look at the detail of the Online Safety Bill and what measures it offers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pg7fHh
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Average cash withdrawal climbs to £80

The average amount Britons take out of cash machines rises by over £10, but there are fewer visits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AYgJJE
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Brewdog's solid gold beer can ad misleading, ASA says

The advertising watchdog says three Brewdog adverts for a gold can competition were "misleading". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DXfLzi
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Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up

The streaming giant added 4.4 million new users in the third quarter as foreign language shows continued to fly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lUh9fE
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Credit Suisse fined over Mozambique tuna scandal

Bank to pay £147m fine to UK authorities as part of wider settlement over a corruption scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DUBSpL
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Facebook settles US worker discrimination claims

The tech giant will pay $14.5m to settle claims it routinely hired foreign instead of US workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aVNHQh
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Discovery Tour Viking Age: Can video games teach history?

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has been adapted for use in schools for teaching about the Vikings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BWikAN
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Morrisons: Shareholders approve £7bn takeover deal

British supermarket group Morrisons says shareholders approve the US private equity group takeover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n309Do
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Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos

A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aRLdCA
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Amazon, Ikea and Unilever pledge zero-carbon shipping by 2040

Nine major firms say they will only use zero-carbon cargo vessels by 2040, in a bid to clean up shipping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pmIYQ9
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Government urged to make a decision on HS2 route

Supporters and opponents of the paused Birmingham-to-Leeds rail link are concerned about its future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vvbr79
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Schools warned over facial recognition systems

Biometric data is being used by some schools to allow pupils to make contactless lunch payments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Cb1yhL
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Inflation: Food price rises are 'terrifying' warns industry

Food and drink firms are seeing price rises of as much as 18% while manufacturers struggle with costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jiOjUu
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Energy price cap not working, says power boss

The owner of Scottish Power says capping domestic energy prices has caused long-term harm to the market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3C303Cc
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Biggest fall in HGV drivers among the middle-aged

Driver numbers peaked in 2017 but those aged 46 to 55 years have recorded a sharp decline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BW89MT
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Asda to hire 15,000 workers ahead of Christmas

The supermarket says it is confident it can find temporary workers despite record job vacancies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jgFHOb
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Heathrow passenger charge to be curbed

The airport has been told it cannot raise its charges for airlines by as much as it would have liked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3phjinF
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Foreign investment deals to create 30,000 UK jobs, says government

The prime minister will announce 18 new foreign investment deals in low-carbon sectors worth £9.7bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jbF0FN
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Apple unveils new computer chips amid shortage

The new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips expand the firm's use of silicon it has designed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lRkxrG
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Apple unveils new computer chips amid shortage

The new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips expand the firm's use of silicon it has designed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lRkxrG
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The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour

New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jeGO0K
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Tesco opens its first checkout-free store

The supermarket's new GetGo format allows customers to shop without scanning a product or using a till. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FYMJRn
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One in three music industry jobs were lost during pandemic

Musicians as well as people working in venues and recording studios were particularly affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n7LJC4
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Why Christmas could be stuck in a shipping container

China is the factory of the world but exports have been hindered by the global supply chain crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lSo7lp
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You may be able to book a flying taxi within three years

Firms are racing to bring flying taxis and the mini-airports they need into service. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YXCmw8
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Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to kickstart low carbon heating

The grants for England and Wales are part of a government strategy for low carbon heating - but critics say it is not ambitious enough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30smO4j
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos 'may have lied to Congress'

Top lawmakers say Mr Bezos and other Amazon executives may have misled them about the firm's business practices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jeBAlQ
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Amazon's Jeff Bezos 'may have lied to Congress'

Top lawmakers say Mr Bezos and other Amazon executives may have misled them about the firm's business practices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jeBAlQ
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UK firms will have to disclose climate impact

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will bring in new rules around environmental sustainability reporting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ATA2Uf
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Goto Energy goes bust amid rising gas prices

Its collapse takes the number of customers affected by energy company failures to more than two million. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jfSBfp
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Facebook denies weak performance on hateful content

The firm responds to stories in the Wall Street Journal about its content moderation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ASAe6b
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Amazon offers bonuses of up to £3,000 in run-up to Christmas

The online retail giant is trying to attract enough UK workers to fill 20,000 posts over Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pbyB1c
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Morrisons takeover: Bradford retail giant in the bagging area

As shareholders prepare to vote on a £7bn takeover, what are the views from Morrisons' birthplace? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pbMnkH
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I get abuse and threats online - why can't it be stopped?

Online abuse against women is on the rise, but why aren't the police, government and social media sites doing more to stop it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jdcFPv
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Can driving data help make our roads safer?

Sensors in cars and on lampposts are used to spot erratic driving and locate dangerous hotspots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mWWxTe
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Bank of England says it will act on inflation

Governor Andrew Bailey's warning is seen as his clearest hint yet that interest rates will rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j9WQsM
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Hut Group boss dumps 'golden share' in overhaul

A structure allowing the founder of the health and beauty firm to block takeovers is being removed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FZtY08
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China's growth slowdown suggests recovery is losing steam

The world's second largest economy expanded by less than expected in the third quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n5gtU1
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Ford to make electric car parts at Halewood plant

The carmaking giant is investing up to £230m in its Halewood plant, safeguarding 500 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ALXEdn
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Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse

Mark Zuckerberg is a leading voice on the metaverse - a virtual reality version of the internet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BT8vDV
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Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse

Mark Zuckerberg is a leading voice on the metaverse - a virtual reality version of the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BT8vDV
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You may be able to book a flying taxi within three years

Firms are racing to bring flying taxis and the mini-airports they need into service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YXCmw8
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Scams: Cost of impact on well-being calculated as £9bn a year

Consumer group Which? says costs to victims' well-being are greater than the amount stolen by fraudsters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YZHSyA
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Buy now, pay later firm Klarna to offer 'pay now' option

Klarna's boss says people should mostly "pay with the money they have", rather than take out credit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lRsdtS
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Gas price rises: Russia not withholding supplies, says ambassador to UK

Russia is not slowing gas supplies for political reasons, Andrei Kelin says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lQq81E
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Six things the UK could do to tackle climate change

People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FVamub
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Southeastern train services taken over by government

The rail operator was stripped of its franchise for failing to declare millions in taxpayer funding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30o3t4f
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Former homeless couple can buy Wednesfield home for £1

The opportunity comes under a scheme aimed at helping key workers and others on to the property ladder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DJNgVB
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Why 2.3 million US children could miss out on expanded tax credit

About 67 million US children are eligible for new benefits, but some of the most vulnerable are missing out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j935gO
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Apparently, it's the next big thing. What is the metaverse?

What does it mean, and what have Facebook and Fortnite got to do with it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mV7QLQ
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Business insolvencies rise as government aid wanes

The number of firms going bust in September was at its highest since March 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ALynAd
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Virgin Galactic delays first commercial space flight

Shares in the firm dive 20% as it delays first tourist flight to make upgrades. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YSWmzY
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Pump prices for petrol and diesel are near a record high

Average petrol prices are just 2p off their record high from April 2012, says the RAC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AORrgO
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Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November

Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j7tX0C
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Former Boeing 737 Max pilot charged with fraud

The pilot is charged with deceiving federal regulators evaluating 737 Max jets prior to approval. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FNqIoF
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US heating bills set to surge as energy costs jump

Bills could rise by as much as 54% this winter, the US Energy Information Administration says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vfJSi8
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Microsoft Chief Digital Officer tops Powerlist

The Powerlist 2022 recognises the most powerful people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mTARYq
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Self-driving Waymo cars clog up dead-end San Francisco street

Waymo says its automated vehicles are following traffic orders when they enter the dead-end street. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XeoxJh
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Sunderland University cyber-attack fix date unknown

Officials say they "just do not know" when online services at Sunderland University will be fixed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lI50u8
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Sea-like robots float at Tate Modern and other tech news

Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z1tTsa
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Apple takes down Koran app in China

The popular Islamic app was removed in the country, after an official request. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FOPcxH
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YouTube U-turns over David Davis vaccination passports clip after protest

The site says "sometimes we make the wrong call" after being accused of attacking free speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DWbBaX
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Lorry driver shortage: Government to lift rules on foreign haulier deliveries

The government wants to lift the limit on how many deliveries a lorry driver from abroad can make in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mU0wAa
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Shortage problem: What's the UK running low on and why?

Shortages are one thing we don't seem to be running out of in the UK right now. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XRWjEc
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French finance minister: Brexit made UK supply chain crisis worse

France's finance minister also told the BBC that Europe will be one the world's key economic powers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p0j3xn
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Sir Gerry Robinson: Businessman and broadcaster dies aged 72

Sir Gerry Robinson presented the series Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS? for the BBC in 2007. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aGAbzT
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Super-sized wind turbine race happening ‘too quickly’

Huge wind turbines are pushing the limits of what ports and installation vessels can handle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DL9mqu
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Shoppers start to use new £100 contactless payment limit

But retailers say it could take months to update terminals so people can spend up to £100 without a Pin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FGJE8u
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Can African tech giant Jumia deliver on its promise?

Can Africa-focussed tech giant Jumia deliver on its promises to a new generation of consumers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mV1UlZ
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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China

The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BJO6kn
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Covid-19: Cheaper travel tests to start on 24 October

People in England going away for half term will be able to book lateral flow tests, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FN8mEj
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100,000 workers take action as 'Striketober' hits the US

Staff at tractor maker John Deere walked out on Thursday, with other sectors to follow soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3vaWbfu
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Facebook helps AI take a first-person view of life

It hopes artificial intelligence may one day tell you where on earth you've put your keys. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BWDtet
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Overseas abattoir workers to get temporary visas

The government is to allow butchers into the UK on temporary visas after warnings of mass culls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DKb77k
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Ikea warns stock shortages to last into next year

The Swedish furniture giant says it will take another year before shipping and supplies return to normal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DDl5Yg
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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China

The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BJO6kn
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Travel bosses demand date for PCR test switch

It is time for the UK government to confirm when the changes will come into force, say bosses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FWj7Eu
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Climate change in India: Teen inventor's solar-powered ironing cart

India's ironing vendors use charcoal as fuel, but Vinisha Umashankar's cart harnesses the Sun's energy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n8nnrZ
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Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and cameras

The Amazon devices were found to invade privacy and break data laws in a landmark UK case. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aCft4g
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Bitcoin: Bank deputy calls for urgent crypto regulation

The Bank of England's Sir Jon Cunliffe raises concerns about the financial stability risk of cryptocurrencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oXCsPv
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Bitcoin: Bank deputy calls for urgent crypto regulation

The Bank of England's Sir Jon Cunliffe raises concerns about the financial stability risk of cryptocurrencies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oXCsPv
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EDF not ready to take on more customers from bust energy firms

Firm says it is "big question" whether the energy regulator can force more people on to large suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FNEt6X
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Price of chicken set to rise, UK's largest supplier warns

Supply chain problems mean prices should be higher, the UK's largest poultry seller says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aGpjSk
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Domino’s seeks 8,000 drivers before Christmas rush

The pizza giant says it needs the drivers to keep up with demand as sales and orders surge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DzxzQw
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Coronavirus: Unions call for vaccine patents to be waived

A global coalition of unions says failing to do so would make supply chain crises worse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mTrAPP
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China: Key price measure rises at fastest rate ever

The country's manufacturers have been hit by power cuts and surging commodity costs in recent months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mUcxFE
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Sunak: Doing all we can to fix supplies for shops

The Chancellor said shoppers "should be reassured" the government is working to fix port delays. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DE2Jqe
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Facebook whistleblower claims checked for breach of UK law

The information commissioner will check a whistleblower's claims to see if Facebook has broken UK law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3v7vM2p
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Port delays: 'We've run out of Harry Potter stock'

Retailers say their supply chains have been severely impacted by the container logjam at UK ports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p0DFFy
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Fashionable farming - the people growing their own clothes

A team of people in the north of England are now making clothes, from seeds to finished garments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DHlQQi
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Two more UK energy firms go bust as prices soar

Yet more small suppliers have been caught between soaring energy costs and the UK's price cap. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3v7vN6l
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LA port to open round the clock to tackle shipping queues

The White House has warned supply bottlenecks could cause goods shortages this Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lCwe5B
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IEA: Green energy needed to avoid turbulent prices

A failure to invest in green energy may mean more energy price swings says the energy agency chief. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lAtjKr
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NHS Covid pass app suffers outage

The app widely used to prove vaccination status for travel suffered an outage Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30oQBLm
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US leads Bitcoin mining as China ban takes effect

Research shows the US taking the top spot for global mining following a crackdown in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mMQFfy
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Asda reports no petrol supply issues for a week

Supermarket chain says increase in demand was temporary as petrol shortages in London ease. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3v7nebC
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Should our DNA dictate what we eat?

Companies are offering dietary advice based on customers’ propensity for certain heath conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3aAnial
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Sunderland University cyber attack causes extensive IT problems

Sunderland University's website, IT and phones are down but teaching will continue if possible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ayobk0
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Legal challenge to ‘government by WhatsApp’

Campaigners secure judicial review of rules that order ministers and officials to delete instant message chats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lBCfQ2
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Vaping: FDA approves e-cigarette in US for first time

The drug regulator says the benefits of adult smokers switching to the product outweigh the risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YPn8tA
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Shoppers told to plan ahead for Christmas amid port delays

The guidance comes as the UK's biggest commercial port Felixstowe, says the situation is improving. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Dw4Yvw
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UK economy grows on camping and dining out

GDP rose 0.4% in August in the first full month after all Covid restrictions were lifted in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mLOVTH
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Wives do not earn as much as their husbands, says new global study

Researchers say data from 45 countries over 40 years shows household is a place of great inequality. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lzzLS4
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Inflation: Price of top China soy sauce raised as costs surge

The announcement is the latest sign of inflationary pressures in the world's second largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mPQcsY
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Apple shares drop on reports of iPhone 13 chip shortage

Bloomberg reported that Apple could produce up to 10 million fewer iPhones due to the chip shortage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lBItPI
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Apple shares drop on reports of iPhone 13 chip shortage

Bloomberg reported that Apple could produce up to 10 million fewer iPhones due to the chip shortage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lBItPI
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US lawmakers vote for short-term debt ceiling fix

The showdown over raising the limit on the amount the US government can borrow is resolved - for now. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3afWfRK
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Amazon drivers look to sue for compensation over rights

Law firm Leigh Day says Amazon drivers could be entitled to thousands of pounds from the giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aAjGFv
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Why does the internet keep breaking?

Outages of Facebook and its family of apps now lead to significant disruption for firms worldwide from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mNawee
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CEO Secrets: 'No need to convince the haters you're worthy'

Michele Roberts, executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, shares her CEO Secrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lxVjP1
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Harry and Meghan become partners at ethical investment firm

The couple have become partners at Ethic, an investment company that manages $1.3bn (£956m) of assets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AMkAtj
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Felixstowe port says HGV shortage a factor in container logjam

It comes after Maersk said it was diverting cargo from Port of Felixstowe due to congestion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iU3u6G
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Magic Leap reveals new AR headset and fresh funding

The firm secures an extra $500m in funding from investors as it announces a new headset. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YFxxIn
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Delta variant weakening global economic recovery, says IMF

The fund cuts its outlook for advanced economies this year, but says poorer nations are most at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FBPgRr
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Experts say £10,900 annual income needed to retire

The budget for a minimum standard of living increases to £16,700 for a couple, the calculations suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Dv5EBq
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UK cyber head says Russia responsible for 'devastating' ransomware attacks

UK security agencies say most of these attacks on the UK come from cyber criminals in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ArSDXf
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UK job vacancies reach 20-year high

Retailers and car mechanics are in particular demand as job vacancies surge to 1.1 million. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lwXSAP
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China floods: Coal price hits fresh high as mines shut

The floods further complicate China's efforts to increase fuel supplies to ease its energy crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Dutv4c
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Building strategy to look at embodied carbon, says government

Carbon emissions from making building materials - or embodied carbon - had led to calls to end demolitions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oSS9at
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Why does the internet keep breaking?

Outages of Facebook and its family of apps now lead to significant disruption for firms worldwide from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mNawee
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PM expected to back loans for gas price-hit firms

Boris Johnson is set to approve plans for emergency loans to energy-intensive firms, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X8hKB2
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Budget: Little room for more spending, says IFS

Despite recent tax rises, there is limited scope to spend more on public services, says the IFS. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2X1oW1C
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Smart headbands claim to make people calmer. Do they work?

Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lvAWBO
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Gas price rises: Kwarteng asks Treasury to help firms over cost

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng requests support for industries hit by soaring energy costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mD0xZ4
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Google gives security keys to 10,000 high-risk users

It follows warnings to users targeted by state-sponsored hackers, and expanded two-step security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DzNRZX
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Carbon dioxide supply deal agreed between government and firms

Business secretary says business will have a sustainable supply of CO2 even as gas prices rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DudScV
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Silenced no more: A new era of tech whistleblowing?

Frances Haugen's Facebook leaks and the new Silenced No More Act may help others to come forward. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DzAR6B
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Star Trek's William Shatner on his plan to boldly go into space

The actor - who plays Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek series - is set to go into space for real. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3askQCS
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The plant with seeds that can grow meat

In an Icelandic greenhouse barley is being grown which could help produce meat without animals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YFQKcc
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Nobel economics prize awarded for real-life studies

David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens share the prestigious economics prize. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3luk2Uj
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Facebook whistleblower to appear before UK Parliament

Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen will appear before MPs looking into regulating big technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BzQlHc
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China bans British beef again over mad cow disease

Beijing has yet to restart importing beef from the UK after agreeing in 2018 to lift a previous ban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YEBlcb
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Asos boss to leave firm as profits jump

The online fashion giant's chief executive has agreed with the board to step down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mEbeL6
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Emergency talks over gas price crisis continue

The business secretary is to hold further talks with industry over soaring energy prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BAAwzS
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Star Entertainment: Shares fall on money laundering claim

Australian gambling giant Star Entertainment will "take appropriate steps" to address allegations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WYzcHW
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The hi-tech headbands that claim to reduce your stress

Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lvAWBO
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Why are energy prices soaring?

The perfect storm of long and short-term factors driving the energy crunch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FxJCjk
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Liberty Steel cash injection to save 660 jobs

The deal will allow the UK firm's Rotherham plant - which has been closed since spring - to reopen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FvkVE6
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Kraft Heinz says people must get used to higher food prices

The boss of the food giant says rising prices are partly due to pandemic disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iNwBs7
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Gas prices: Kwasi Kwarteng defends government handling of energy crisis

Suppliers want to review the price cap on energy bills but he says keeping it is "non-negotiable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oMHrSZ
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Gas prices: MPs pressure government on fuel costs for industry

Conservative MPs have joined industry leaders in calling for ministers to intervene on gas costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3v8Noel
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On patrol with a real-life Robocop

Police are using a robot to fight crime in Los Angeles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ak4Ygg
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Facebook apologises as services including Instagram hit again

The new outage comes just days after Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp were down for nearly six hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YB7bHi
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Legal action over alleged Uber facial verification bias

Two unions allege the system used to check drivers' identity works less well for darker skin tones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oKa1EK
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Samsung apologises for Russian app download error

The firm said a message sent to UK users saying Russian software had been installed was a mistake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3BB6POY
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Air India: Struggling national carrier sold to Tata Sons

The Tata group originally founded the airline in 1932 before it was taken over in 1953. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uTs2RL
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Legal action over alleged Uber facial verification bias

Two unions allege the system used to check drivers' identity works less well for darker skin tones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oKa1EK
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Robot arm finds lost items and other tech news stories

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oIYLYZ
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Groupon pledges to offer refunds and better service after CMA inquiry

The discount voucher firm commits to improving customer service after a warning from the regulator. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iIougw
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Duolingo boss plans to take on TikTok with maths

Luis von Ahn, chief executive of language-learning app Duolingo, talks about taking on TikTok with a maths app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AoecYE
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Meat supply vacancies: 'Being a butcher is like being an artist'

Two young butchers explain why they took up apprenticeships amid a national industry shortage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uWGtVd
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Duolingo boss plans to take on TikTok with maths

Luis von Ahn, chief executive of language-learning app Duolingo, talks about taking on TikTok with a maths app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AoecYE
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Energy users and government to meet over rising cost of fuel

Industries with heavy energy use have called for government help to control costs and keep plants open.. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Bj0N5D
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China power cuts: Coal miners ordered to boost output, say reports

Millions of Chinese homes and businesses have been hit by power cuts in recent weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AnM8ET
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Tesla: Elon Musk says company headquarters will move to Texas

Elon Musk announces that the most valuable car company in the world is moving away from California. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/306DgqW
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Tesla: Elon Musk says company headquarters will move to Texas

Elon Musk announces that the most valuable car company in the world is moving away from California. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/306DgqW
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Covid: Travel firms hope for boost after UK red list cut

The government's move to end quarantine for arrivals from 47 countries is hailed as a "genuine reopening". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uPIz9v
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US Senate votes to temporarily extend debt ceiling to avoid default

The deal came less than two weeks before the limit on US government debt was due to be reached. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3airsnm
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Artificial lightning combats farm pollution

Tests in the UK have shown that artificial lightning can strip pollutants from animal manure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3alFODr
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Why India is on the brink of an unprecedented power crisis

More than half of India's 135 coal-fired power plants are running on fumes - as coal stocks run low. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oJCbzw
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Climate change: Tracking China's steel addiction in one city

The BBC travels to Wuzhou to see how cities are grappling with climate targets and a "build" mantra. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iDcRaw
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How tech could help spot disasters before they happen

How technology could help the insurance industry spot potential disasters before they occur. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ap4k0Z
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Starter salaries rise at fastest rate in 24 years

Robust demand for staff is fuelled by rising economic activity, survey suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mwh3Kp
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Labour shortage a human disaster for pig farms - NFU

Farmers' livelihoods are at stake due to a shortage of abattoir workers, according to the farmers' union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aj49d2
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Marcus Rashford: Child poverty may rise as Universal Credit top-up ends

Millions "lost a lifeline" when the temporary rise to universal credit ended, the footballer says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ajz9cJ
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How the semiconductor shortage could be a problem for you

Intel is making an effort to combat the global semiconductor shortage at their new site in Arizona. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mykEYb
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Newcastle United: Saudi Arabian-backed takeover completed

A £300m Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United is completed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uQzkpn
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Travel red list cut to just seven countries

From Monday, arrivals from South Africa, Brazil and Mexico will no longer need to quarantine in hotels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FtKyVG
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Fuel group wants public inquiry into supply chaos

The Petrol Retailers Association says lessons need to be learned to protect motorists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BnQe14
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Energy bills will rise further, warns regulator

Bills will go up in line with soaring wholesale costs, with prices set to stay volatile, says Ofgem. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Bn9Jqz
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Sky launches streaming TV with no satellite dish

By ditching the satellite and the need for a set-top box, the offering will shake up the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WNHKBk
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Twitch blames server error for massive data leak

The livestreaming site says a mistake exposed its data to a malicious third party on the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Amb3IS
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NatWest faces fine over money laundering failings

The state-backed bank pleads guilty to offences and could now be hit with a large penalty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3llcfby
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Business is not the bogeyman, firms tell Boris Johnson

The boss of Iceland says blaming business for supply shortages is "simply not helpful". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AkC3sz
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Intel not considering UK chip factory after Brexit

Boss Pat Gelsinger said the chip-maker would "absolutely" have considered the UK if it was part of the EU. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3abLcsE
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Regulator closes refund probe into Ryanair and BA

The CMA calls for a change in the law, as customers miss out on refunds after cancelled flights amid Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yry94e
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Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man to launch 7-Eleven in India

The first store is set to open in the western city of Mumbai on Saturday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lgozK0
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Nestle admits supply chain issues ahead of Christmas

Simon Jack interview on how the chocolate and ice cream giant is cleaning up its act from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lkkrZz
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Energy bills could rise by hundreds of pounds

Consumers should be prepared for volatile gas prices and more suppliers collapsing, analysts say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oEasA5
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Intel not considering UK chip factory after Brexit

Boss Pat Gelsinger said the chip-maker would "absolutely" have considered the UK if it was part of the EU. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3abLcsE
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Council tax could rise by £220, say researchers

Households in England could see bills jump within three years, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3moMeXO
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Changing China: How Xi's 'common prosperity' may impact the world

China is changing who it prioritises as it grows its economy in ways that could affect us all. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3myYHZ0
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Businesses welcome back workers as furlough ends

Fears of a big spike in job losses as the government scheme finishes may be unfounded, early data suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3iE1pvv
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Opioid crisis: US pharmacies face moment of truth as trial begins

Major pharmacy chains could face billions of dollars in damages if found liable for fuelling the US opioid crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AiOLIe
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Whistleblower breaks Facebook secrecy wall, MP says

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will soon give evidence to a parliamentary committee. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iCHay8
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Fuel retailers 'frustrated' despite improvement

A shortage of petrol and diesel at many forecourts in London and the South East has eased. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uL3bzD
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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

In his party conference speech, Boris Johnson said he wants to move to a "high-wage" economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Yvtq19
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Twitch reportedly suffers massive data leak

Documents, shared in online forums appear to show records of payments made to streamers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uPPqj5
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Twitch reportedly suffers massive data leak

Documents, shared in online forums appear to show records of payments made to streamers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uPPqj5
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Facebook harms children and weakens democracy: ex-employee

Mark Zuckerberg denies claims, heard in the US Senate, that Facebook puts profits before people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3DdUGA1
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Pay gap between men and women fails to improve

Experts alarmed by the number of national employers and High Street firms that continue to have large pay gaps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YwpDAT
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Industry calls for help amid record gas prices

The UK's gas benchmark price hits record highs on Wednesday after rising 37%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DhNfIg
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Overseas workers only way to solve shortages, says Next boss

Next boss Lord Wolfson says hiring overseas workers under a visa tax scheme is the solution to shortages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lcMjPa
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How remote flying of drones will transform the future

BBC Click's Paul Carter look at the technology allowing drones to be piloted from miles away. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3uJhtka
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Tesco 'outperforms' with sales and profits growth

Britain's biggest supermarket shrugs off the impact of the pandemic and supply chain crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YjDMAU
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Amazon opens first UK non-food store

The Amazon 4-star shop in Kent will sell a range of products which are bestsellers on its website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Fh23sx
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New Zealand raises interest rates for first time in seven years

The move comes as countries start to remove emergency measures put in place during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3A9mfso
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Fishing rights row: France warns that agreements with the UK are at risk

French PM Jean Castex accuses the UK of not respecting its Brexit deal commitments on fishing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a9iqsH
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Conservative conference: We have the guts to change the UK, says Johnson

The PM will promise a high-wage, high-skill economy, as he makes his Conservative conference speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/301i6ug
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Ofcom lays out new rules for TikTok and Twitch

Video-sharing platforms have a legal duty to enforce strict rules - or be fined or even suspended. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lfUZEy
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Universal Credit reduction: 'I feel overwhelmed' at financial impact

As the £20-a-week UC uplift is withdrawn, we ask three women how it will affect them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lgcfJP
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Amazon opens first UK non-food store

Amazon 4-star near Dartford will sell a range of products which are bestsellers on its website. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Fh23sx
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Getting businesses to share nicely and save money

Getting firms to share assets is not easy, but can save money and potentially help the environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uHKFbv
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'The buck stops with Mark' - whistleblower blasts Facebook's aversion

Frances Haugen said Facebook researched youth addiction, yet did not act, in order to save profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ldJFZj
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Facebook 'prioritises safety above profit'

The company rejects claims, made by an ex-employee to US Congress, that its products harm children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mrXTFp
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Facebook and Instagram outage: How did it affect influencers?

Influencers react to Monday's social media outage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3laikr6
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Tesla must pay $137m to racially harassed former worker

A judge rules the firm did not take reasonable steps to stop a US factory worker from being abused. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ozxnMV
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Pandora Papers: As BHS teetered, how Sir Philip and Lady Green went on a property spree

Sir Philip and Lady Green spent millions as the retail chain they had off-loaded went to the wall. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oxegTV
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What happened to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram?

Facebook has apologised after it stopped working for users around the world for several hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iAyOHb
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Facebook down: Zuckerberg apologises for six-hour outage

Billions of users were affected by the outage - which also took down Whatsapp, Messenger and Instagram. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Bez8CX
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Should you date someone based on their music taste?

Finding love through music, the app matching-up couples based on their 'emotional profiles'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YjDbyZ
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Back to the office: Insurers covering cost of therapy for lonely dogs

More policies cover the cost of behavioural treatment for pets as owners return to workplaces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a6Fnwq
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Microalgae: Could it become a food of the future?

In a site near Reykjavik, geothermal energy is being used to create products rich in protein. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3laM72V
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Only 127 fuel drivers apply for UK visa - PM

Boris Johnson says the slow take up of visa for fuel drivers illustrates the problem of shortages globally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lcBPPW
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Greggs speeds up shop opening plans

But the bakery chain says it has been hit by staff shortages and disruption to ingredient supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lc1TKO
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Pandora Papers: The secret owners of UK property worth billions

Foreign politicians and people accused of corruption have bought homes through offshore firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3amzPOR
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Evergrande: Investors kept waiting over 'major' deal

Two more Chinese property companies are causing concerns over their ability to repay their debts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l9sat6
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New car registrations fall to lowest level for two decades

Trade body the SMMT said UK new car registrations fell 35% due to a shortage of computer chips. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Fgc6hp
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Hollywood union workers vote to authorise strike

Hollywood's off-camera employees say they are being worked to death with long hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FjKoQI
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Windows 11 launches with redesigned start menu

Microsoft's latest operating system is being offered as a free upgrade from Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oyya0Q
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Should you date someone based on their music taste?

Finding love through music, the app matching-up couples based on their 'emotional profiles'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YjDbyZ
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The classic cars being converted to electric vehicles

Historic cars are being retrofitted with recycled electric motors and batteries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l5TlVJ
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Windows 11 launches with redesigned start menu

Microsoft's latest operating system is being offered as a free upgrade from Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oyya0Q
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Scandal-hit Ozy Media says it has re-launched

The announcement comes days after the firm shut down amid a scandal over its business practices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uETO4o
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Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram suffer outage

Social media sites owned by Facebook were knocked offline on Monday, tracking sites showed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3owXJzp
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Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram suffer outage

Social media sites owned by Facebook were knocked offline on Monday, tracking sites showed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3owXJzp
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US will 'take all steps necessary' to defend itself on China trade

US trade representative vows new approach to Beijing, saying it will take "all steps necessary” to protect interests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ivRXKt
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Making Facebook safer means less money - whistleblower

Frances Haugen tells CBS that changing the algorithm would mean people spending less time on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3A2qshy
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Army starts fuel deliveries to relieve shortages

About 200 army personnel will help out as fuel supply problems in some areas continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l53Dpe
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Morrisons chairman expects good Christmas for shoppers

As the supermarket's ownership is settled, its chairman says supply issues have been "slightly overblown". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DoGwMP
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Frances Haugen: Facebook whistleblower reveals identity

Facebook ex-product manager Frances Haugen says the company prioritises "growth over safety". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3B80Xgf
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Conservative conference: Rishi Sunak to extend job support schemes

The chancellor will vow to "double down" on support for work, in his first Tory conference speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZViD0L
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Evergrande: Debt-laden China developer's shares suspended

The Chinese real estate company reportedly missed millions of dollars of bond interest payments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Bmpsq9
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Covid: Amber list scrapped as travel rules simplified

The changes will make it easier and cheaper for people to travel abroad, industry groups say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YgPr3h
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Frances Haugen: Facebook whistleblower reveals identity

Facebook ex-product manager Frances Haugen says the company prioritises "growth over safety". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3B80Xgf
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Pandora Papers: Secret wealth and dealings of world leaders exposed

The offshore dealings of presidents, prime ministers and royalty feature in the Pandora Papers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WEHdBO
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The classic cars being converted to electric vehicles

Historic cars are being retrofitted with recycled electric motors and batteries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l5TlVJ
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Clean energy from the fastest moving objects on earth

Why fusion promises clean unlimited energy and one firm hopes to spark it with high-speed collisions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oluaR0
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Fuel issues persist in south but 'over' elsewhere

Petrol problems are "virtually over" in Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands, say retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l4u4eE
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Conservative conference: Boris Johnson refuses to rule out further tax rises

The PM says he is a "zealous opponent" of high taxes, but warns Covid hit the UK like a "fiscal meteorite". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YeUQrT
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Budget Ukrainian airline swaps high heels for trainers

Flight attendants with Ukraine's SkyUp say the new uniform is much better for their health. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YdWREJ
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Rape case sparks fury over China's work drinking

As public scrutiny of corporate misbehaviour grows, can business drinking be dropped forever? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YhXZY4
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United Airlines CEO: Insisting on vaccines "right thing to do"

Around 300 of the airline's 67,000 US based staff are yet to comply with the strict Covid policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3orK5NO
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Morrisons: US firm wins auction to take over supermarket chain

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is highest bidder in the battle for the UK's fourth-largest supermarket group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3A0CU1b
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Petrol deliveries: Visas for foreign lorry drivers extended

The government is issuing 300 visas to overseas fuel tanker drivers "immediately" to ease delivery issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zXsNKA
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Fuel supply still a big problem in SE England - retailers

But there has been a "distinct improvement" in other parts of the UK, retailers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZUFlpX
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Fuel supply: Military to deliver petrol to UK garages from Monday

Almost 200 servicemen and women will provide "temporary" support to help relieve pressure on UK stations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3uxiGeq
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Stamp duty holiday: Success or failure?

As stamp duty returns to its pre-pandemic status, there are opposing views over recent tax policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3acRaK1
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Biden v Big Meat: Can the US tackle rising beef prices?

Meat prices have shot up in America, and the White House says the big suppliers are to blame. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oqdsAf
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Ozy Media chairman quits after bombshell NYT report

Billionaire Marc Lasry steps down amid reports the US firm's co-founder deceived potential investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oraknp
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Ofcom approves Openreach fibre price cuts, angering rivals

Independent fibre providers warn that the reduction in price could harm investment and competition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oqv4vS
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DeepMind faces legal action over NHS data use

A law firm is bringing the action on behalf of 1.6 million patients at the Royal Free NHS Trust. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3imhe9G
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Petrol: BP says UK fuel crisis appears to be stabilising

The oil firm says that it is starting to see a small rise in stock across its network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ipa2tE
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Lime fights back against QR code snatchers

The company says vandals have been peeling off QR codes to render its vehicles useless. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/39UGuzh
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Click News: A round-up of the best tech stories

LJ Rich looks at the week’s technology news including a cryptocurrency trading hamster. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kXLN7u
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Pub chain Wetherspoon reports record loss

The pub chain saw its sites closed for about 19 weeks under coronavirus-related restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WtczLw
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