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With higher bills set to climb even higher, what are the government's options for softening the blow? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iRboa1mYC

Wordle: New York Times buys popular word game

The New York Times says it bought the game from its creator for a price “in the low seven figures". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FEmQIM3kn

Is this the summer that travel gets back to normal?

Travel bosses predict a bounce back for business this summer but challenges to recruit enough staff remain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/L8Ie6Obvl

Why cows may be hiding something but AI can spot it

Farmers are using artificial intelligence to spot lameness in their herd before it gets serious. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wptfdD174

True story? Lie detection systems go high-tech

A number of teams are working on advanced ways to tell more accurately if someone is lying. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/btFawkxUN

Tesco to shut down its Jack's discount stores

The UK's largest retailer will close down seven of its 13 Jack's discount stores affecting 130 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rmHs75nYJ

Macau police arrest leading casino boss amid crackdown

Macau Legend Development's share price plunged by as much as 30% in Hong Kong on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HseoCBU86

Concerns over food shortages as CO2 deal ends

Food and drink firms are warning supplies could be hit unless government subsidies continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jyfTKDOGh

Brexit: UK plan to remove EU law sparks nations' anger

The UK government says the plan will cut red tape - but devolved nations are unhappy with the move. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Bky3nt7sr

True story? Lie detection systems go high-tech

A number of teams are working on advanced ways to tell more accurately if someone is lying. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vtuGkP4Iy

How the high cost of living is hitting Singapore's poor

Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4YLubn7yS

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JvqKRpDB7

Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JvqKRpDB7

National Insurance: Rise will squeeze budgets - CBI

Businesses say they don't support increasing National Insurance as they recover from Covid's impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gasDcyKQu

Energy crisis: How countries are dealing with rising prices

From cash handouts to price caps, other countries are using a variety of measures to combat soaring gas prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Xm9DhiJc

Cost of living: Will parents spend less on kids' toys?

Families will cut spending on many things before toys but soaring bills may put this to the test. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1wFBX8Lot

National Insurance: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak confirm rise from April

An employee on £20,000 a year will pay an extra £89 in tax, while someone on £50,000 will pay £464. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HNplWK8gb

Graduates in England facing tax rise by stealth, says IFS

The warning from the IFS comes as the threshold for repaying student loans is frozen this year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/3rbdYTF

Mike Lynch: Priti Patel approves extradition of Autonomy founder

Mike Lynch lost a multibillion-dollar fraud action on Friday over the sale of Autonomy in 2011. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AGu3Uo

Where are Britain's missing million workers?

With vacancies at a record high, many firms are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AGmugs

Storm Arwen: 'I was left without broadband for seven weeks'

A holiday firm owner says he lost bookings because of the time it took to restore an internet link. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HdKc67

The scramble for cargo aircraft as shipping costs soar

Cargo aircraft are being rushed into service amid a worldwide shortage in shipping capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IGPiIz

Twitch: Concerns over streamers' mental health

The company says it wants to support its streamers with the pressures of content creation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KQ25dx

Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games

A week before the Beijing Games start, global partners are lying low. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ueCNzI

The scramble for cargo aircraft as shipping costs soar

Cargo aircraft are being rushed into service amid a worldwide shortage in shipping capacity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3IGPiIz

Millions yet to file tax return as scammers circle

HMRC says 3.5 million people are still to file, but it will not fine those who are up to a month late. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32GK5Bc

Apple sales soar despite supply constraints

The iPhone giant's business has boomed during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G5x7KP

Former traders cleared of US rate rigging

Matthew Connolly and Gavin Black have been acquitted of rate rigging by a US court. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3H8EL8J

Covid fraud: Rishi Sunak denies writing off stolen support funds

January 26, 2022

Rishi Sunak says the government will "do everything we can" to recover billions stolen by fraudsters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tYptj7

IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender

January 26, 2022

Officials say the decision poses risks to financial stability and consumer protection in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KNrAfp

Global chip shortage: US says firms' stocks have plunged

The shortage of semiconductors is continuing to have a major impact on industries around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nYl0Jq

Global chip shortage: US says firms' stocks have plunged

The shortage of semiconductors is continuing to have a major impact on industries around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nYl0Jq

Autonomous-car 'users not legally accountable' call

If anything goes wrong, the company behind the driving system would be responsible, rather than the driver. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o0ydBn

Key workers face cost of living squeeze, TUC warns

It will be a "hammer blow" to morale if pay fails to keep up with inflation, the trades union body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AxheeV

Autonomous-car 'users not legally accountable' call

If anything goes wrong, the company behind the driving system would be responsible, rather than the driver. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o0ydBn

Why Italy's new president could make or break economy

Foreign investors are hoping for a candidate who will ensure political stability. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3IzLTuY

AI: Why chefs are turning to artificial intelligence

How a robot is being used in the highly specialised business of creating flavours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KJmvon

The Beatles and John Lennon memorabilia to be sold as NFTs

John Lennon's eldest son Julian will keep the physical items as he sells digital versions of them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tT4P3P

‘They were like bandits’ - how did the rich get richer?

Did a Bank of England policy to save the UK economy during the financial crash make the wealthiest people even wealthier? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nU26mI

Marmite maker to cut thousands of jobs worldwide

Unilever, which also makes Dove soap and PG Tips, will cut the roles in more than 100 countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rKsgcV

AI: Why chefs are turning to artificial intelligence

How a robot is being used in the highly specialised business of creating flavours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KJmvon

António Horta-Osório: The banker who can't stay out of the headlines

One of the UK's best-known banking bosses, António Horta-Osório is used to good - and bad - headlines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AtTVCQ

State pension age crucial for lower earners

Low earners are more likely to keep working for longer when the state pension age rises, a report finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FZHrUK

Coventry City of Culture: Acid house party recreated by virtual reality

People will experience the thrill of tracking down and arriving at an illegal warehouse party. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KED4BN

Return to the office: Can’t wait or dreading it?

After the government scrapped work-from-home guidance, some staff will return to the office on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Hbgxe5

Bill extending HS2 to Manchester laid in Parliament

Official approval for the high speed line to Manchester is a "landmark moment", says the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rKVtnT

Like a drone that you sit in – but would you feel safe?

Personal drones that can transport one or two passengers will soon be available for anyone to buy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AiHLfW

The people deciding to ditch their smartphones

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3tMS5M6

Vaccine mandates: 'I lost my job for being unvaccinated'

Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clashing with national ideals of personal freedom. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rM47Tc

The people deciding to ditch their smartphones

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tMS5M6

John Lewis says it is wrong to cut sick pay for unjabbed staff

Unlike rivals, the retailer says all staff get full sick pay regardless of vaccination status. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KEnS83

Major investor will target bosses at firms failing on climate

Aviva Investors will vote to get directors kicked out of firms that fail on sustainability goals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/341aKJ0

Inflation: Four things rising in price and why

From skincare products to used cars - the items that tell the story of the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AqDLKg

Police response to £25,000 fraud branded woeful

January 21, 2022

Inspectorate criticises the police after only one of 69 victims of a fraud has their case investigated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GTaniv

First-time buyer: 'I couldn't keep paying so much rent'

January 21, 2022

There were a record number of first-time buyers in 2021, figures from lender Halifax suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rHPqR2

Director James Cameron on the dangers of deepfakes

January 21, 2022

The award-winning movie-maker hopes critical thinking will combat an influx of deepfake videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Iq8k5H

Can this app help to keep women safe on the streets?

A new safety app has been developed by a team of volunteers with experience of abuse and violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FKVYDx

Trains told to get rid of torrent of 'Tannoy spam'

Rail chiefs are set to get rid of unnecessary on-board announcements to make journeys more peaceful. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FMwMwv

Covid test firm urges end to tests for travellers

Collinson, which also runs airport lounges and other travel services, thinks tests are bad for business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tLW77A

Superdry to lift prices despite influencer boost

The retailer says customers can expect price rises and no sales in its shops because of rising costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tD4NwS

Property shares in Hong Kong jump after China cuts key mortgage rate

The central bank's move comes as concerns grow about a slowdown in the world's second largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34Wm35M

Brewdog flouted US laws over beer imports

Scottish beer giant shipped hundreds of kegs of beer to America which had not been legally approved. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FJPlS7

Donald Trump investigation reveals new details of alleged fraud

New documents accuse the ex-president's business of misreporting asset values to get loans and tax breaks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tGPxPl

Harry and Meghan misused in fake investment endorsement

Financial watchdog warns of rising worries about investment scams using fake celebrity support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GOphXk

Apple AirTags - "A perfect tool for stalking"

Apple’s AirTags are great for finding lost items. But they have a darker side. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Ip8Yk7

5G phones: How serious is the threat to US flights?

Ten leading US airlines are warning that the expansion of 5G services could be disastrous. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fBUGQM

US and UK finally sit down on steel tariffs

The US and UK have opened formal discussions on border taxes on UK steel and aluminium. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Abs2PS

Sony slides on Microsoft-Activision Blizzard tie-up plan

The deal would be a major step for Microsoft's Xbox gaming brand in its battle against Sony's PlayStation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33z2ccx

Dairylea cheese ad banned for showing girl eating upside down

Fourteen people complained about the advert, including one viewer who said a toddler had copied it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tALCDX

What can we do to get more women into coding?

How visual, auditory and kinesthetic tools used to teach kids coding should be adapted for adults. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KwktYX

How Gen Z is dealing with cost of living crisis

The rising cost of living is affecting everyone - but it's been particularly tough on young people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tCmhJA

Hong Kong police charge two former aircrew over Covid rules

If convicted, the two former flight attendants could face up to six months in prison. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qCW4ZN

Morrisons confirms sick pay cut for unvaccinated staff

The supermarket joins a list of firms which pay the legal minimum to unvaccinated staff obliged to isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3GPusG8

New campaign aims to stop more encrypted apps

No Place to Hide says end-to-end encryption makes it harder to detect child abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GPDEKE

Pension Wise: MPs call for automatic pension help appointments

Savers are struggling to navigate the "pensions minefield" and need more support, according to MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Ki7B8z

What can we do to get more women into coding?

How visual, auditory and kinesthetic tools used to teach kids coding should be adapted for adults. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3KwktYX

How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Kf7nil

China cuts interest rates as economic growth slows

Compared to a year earlier, the economy grew 4% in the last three months of 2021, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3I67oDi

Funeral costs drop for first time in 18 years

A report says the cost fell by 3.1% but the cheapest type of funeral - a direct cremation - rose in price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FEe6yJ

Credit Suisse chairman resigns after company probe

Antonio Horta-Osorio was reportedly found to have broken the UK's Covid-19 quarantine rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FAPMht

Wealth of world's 10 richest men doubled in pandemic, Oxfam says

Covid-19 has made the rich richer while poverty has increased, the charity Oxfam says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KhzUny

How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Kf7nil

Energy bills: 'It feels like I'm sleeping outside'

People tell of their struggles to cope, with energy bills set to soar by more than £700 this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tvcpRR

Cladding crisis: Norwegian wealth fund urged to pressure firms and builders

Grenfell survivors have asked a huge public fund to have 11 firms "resolve" buildings' fire safety defects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KhflaY

Will ScotWind auction deliver a renewables revolution?

January 15, 2022

Over the next decade or so these new offshore wind farm sites could supercharge renewable energy capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rpjZuz

Marmite-owner Unilever bids for GSK's consumer arm

January 15, 2022

Analysts say a successful bid would represent one of the biggest ever deals involving firms trading in London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Fqrzud

Ex-supermarket boss Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover dies at 94

The company's current chief executive described John Sainsbury as a "shopkeeper to his core". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KaOn4H

Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m

Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33v4WY9

Pebbles get caught in Mars rover and other tech news

LJ Rich looks at the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33C8mYY

Tech Tent: Has Theranos changed Silicon Valley?

Elizabeth Holmes defrauded investors, but could the scandal usher in a change to Silicon Valley? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qtKjEA

Google will spend £730m to 'reinvigorate' its UK offices

The tech giant is expanding UK staff capacity by 50% and wants to "reinvigorate" the work environment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nowqpy

Meta faces billion-pound class-action case

Facebook's 44 million UK users could share £2.3bn in damages, a competition expert intending to sue Meta says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3KbofGL

Ukraine cyber-attack: Government and embassy websites targeted

Government and embassy websites are targeted but Ukraine says no personal data is leaked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33CbpAJ

Inflation: South Korea raises rates to pre-pandemic level

Its third interest rate hike in six months comes as it tries to contain rising prices and debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zX4kXg

Kylie Jenner becomes first woman with 300 million Instagram followers

Ariana Grande, previously the app's most popular woman, is now tied in second place with Selena Gomez. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r8XVUU

Twitter agrees to Nigeria's demands to end seven-month ban

Following a seven-month ban, the micro-blogging site will register in Nigeria and pay tax locally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qmLzcF

French holiday bookings surge after rule change

The easing of French travel restrictions has led to an immediate increase in holiday bookings, operators say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fqhmDa

CES 2022: Dog facial recognition and smart taps

Chris Fox tries out some of the gadgets on display at the convention's area for start-ups. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HW3PzA

Ovo Energy tells staff it will cut a quarter of its workforce

The country's third largest energy provider is making cuts related its acquisition of SSE in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qmE3i0

Next cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate

The retailer changes its sick pay rules as employers face soaring absences due to Omicron. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qmY9Zy

Christmas sales soar for Marks & Spencer and Tesco

M&S's food business records its best-ever festive sales while Tesco boasted of 'exceptional' demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3rdvJAu

Covid-19: France to relax travel rules from the UK

Vaccinated travellers will no longer need a compelling reason to enter France, or have to isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33sO840

KFC faces boycott in China over meal toy promotion

KFC launched the promotion last week with Pop Mart, a Chinese toy maker known for its mystery boxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FlRIdt

Kim Kardashian sued in crypto 'pump and dump' case

The star is one of three celebrity defendants being sued by investors in the EthereumMax crypto-currency.. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31V8hzm

A trade deal with India in 2022 would be a big prize

The UK is starting ambitious negotiations with India, but that won't solve the problems with its overall trade strategy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tnmCQv

'Firefighting is not all about saving cats in trees'

One young firefighter describes what the day-to-day is really like. And what it takes to get hired. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tjMJaU

Why warehouses are Asia's new hot property

Online retailers are moving to bigger facilities and increasingly relying on automation to meet demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fgJvwL

Pensions and benefits will not keep up with cost of living, warns think tank

A think tank says a temporary rise would help 10 million people facing hardship, but at a heavy cost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zPyDzl

Covid: Government's PPE VIP lane unlawful, court rules

A High Court judge says it was unlawful to give two companies preferential treatment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qkQStc

CES 2022: A smart spoon and home security tech

A mild electric current passes through the spoon which the manufacturer says will enhance the food. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33eT5xv

Ovo Energy boss blames bad day for ‘ridiculous’ advice

Ovo Energy chief tells the BBC he expects to be apologising for some time over advice on staying warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tliS1S

Nottingham man who used girl's webcam to spy on her jailed

Robert Davies secretly accessed dozens of people's devices and stole their data and photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zWwVw8

Sainsbury's says Christmas treats will boost profits

Stronger sales of premium food and champagne will boost profits, Britain's second biggest supermarket says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33uAE81

British Gas owner warns energy crisis to last two years

The boss of Centrica says there is "no reason" to expect gas prices to come down anytime soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HZJ6uD

UK delays more all-lane smart motorways for five years

More safety data is needed before more hard shoulders are made into traffic lanes, government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3I2ilGh

How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/334LRwf

The controversy of wood pellets as a green energy source

Wood pellets are touted as a 'green' way to make electricity, but many reject these claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r8vFSo

World Bank warns global economy faces grim outlook

The bank predicts a "pronounced slowdown", with global economic growth falling to 4.1% this year from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f9dIhb

Fighting the darknet drug dealers who keep coming back

BBC research finds hundreds of dealers who have survived multiple police shutdowns of darknet marketplaces. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r7afVP

DFDS ferry boss warns of 20 mile queues at Dover if checks do not ease

Chris Parker says it "won't work" to have increased passenger numbers with current restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zLVAmN

Pokémon Go: Police fired for chasing Snorlax instead of robbers

A pair of LAPD officers lost their jobs after ignoring a robbery to play Pokémon Go instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r1NGSq

£150,000 starting salaries as firms fight for staff

A shortage of talent is driving up wages worldwide, says professional recruitment firm Robert Walters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Gg1ijb

Heathrow Airport suffers 600,000 cancellations in December

Fresh travel restrictions sparked a wave of cancelled bookings at Britain's busiest airport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3tcRHGo

Oculus Quest 2: Meta to discuss children's VR safety with watchdog

The information commissioner wants to talk about child protection in virtual reality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t9vtFf

Ikea cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate

The retail giant joins a growing list of firms changing their rules as staff absences and costs begin to bite. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FbGQyP

London e-scooter collisions jumped in 2021

Between January and June 2021, 258 collisions were recorded, compared with 266 in the whole of 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3t3PyNd

Sulli Deals: Police arrest man for making app to auction Muslim women

The arrest came days after a similar app, Bulli Bai, generated outrage and led to four arrests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zIJDP1

Cladding: Developers told to act on lower-height buildings

Developers who do not remove cladding on buildings 11-18m high could face legal action, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/334fBZZ

Virgin Mobile and O2 users will not face EU roaming charges

Virgin Media O2 says it will not reintroduce fees for mobile data use and calls in EU countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3r0Ab5q

The AI software that could turn you in to a music star

Artificial intelligence is now smart enough to write tracks that earn streaming service royalties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3GeI1Pf

What is the biggest challenge for your business in 2022?

What are industry leaders planning for in the coming year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3r55Liq

Scrap business rates due to energy costs - Labour

A windfall tax on gas and oil producers would help firms struggling with bills, Labour says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f4m0Xl

Morrisons scraps 'use by' date on milk in favour of sniff test

The supermarket says a sniff test is a better guide to quality - and could stop millions of pints of waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HSqe0T

Labour urges energy firm tax hike to help cut household bills

The party says a windfall tax could soften the the impact of surging household costs by £200 a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33cf6wG

Covid-19: Cutting self-isolation to five days would be helpful says Nadhim Zahawi

The UK's former vaccines minister says reducing the quarantine period would ease staff pressures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zN9QvO

Cladding: More flat owners to be freed from bills

January 07, 2022

Developers to be told to pay for removal of cladding in lower-height buildings, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f3elsw

Global chip shortage: Samsung expects its profits to jump by 52%

The South Korean electronics giant benefited from strong demand for server memory chips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3q2PQlF

Global chip shortage: Samsung expects its profits to jump by 52%

The South Korean electronics giant benefited from strong demand for server memory chips. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q2PQlF

Lithuania wobbles after daring to defy China

It stood up to China over Taiwan, but this week Lithuania's president said it made a mistake. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zGCjmY

The companies offering delivery to the Moon

Intuitive Machines and its rivals hope to make the first US moon landings since Apollo 17 in 1972. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3zAIXe9

Ladbrokes claimed £102m furlough despite online boost

Entain revenues rose in the pandemic as online betting made up for trade lost at betting shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G2gn80

NFT marketplace OpenSea valued at more than $13bn

Worldwide trade in digital collectables was worth $40.9bn (£30.1bn) last year, a report suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3F05EJW

The woman working to get unwanted food to the hungry

Maria Rose Belding explains how she started a US database to distribute unwanted food to the hungry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t4MpwH

Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs

Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3EY9R0O

British farmers unhappy as Asda retracts beef promise

The National Beef Association is 'deeply disappointed' that Asda reneged on its 100% British beef promise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3G2f7Sr

China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt?

China has become a big lender to poorer countries, and there's been criticism of its approach. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nm2gTZ

Taiwan setting up $200m Lithuania fund amid China row

China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3t2vD15

Drivers overcharged by £5m a day for petrol, claims RAC

The RAC accuses petrol retailers of ripping off motorists by not passing on wholesale price cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nlTkhp

Vodafone and EE delay EU roaming charges return

Vodafone joins EE in delaying its planned January date for EU roaming charges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n23enZ

Electric car sales soar, but chip shortage hits market

Electric cars sales surged last year, but the SMMT warns that charging infrastructure needs investment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3n0bCEA

CEO Secrets: 'Make decisions as if you were on your deathbed'

Michael Cockburn, co-founder of office-working app Desana, shares his business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sZgJJ4

Covid: Travel firms call for removal of testing rules

With case rates of the Omicron variant so high, airlines say testing passengers is having no real impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34oXsq7

China investment firm's shares slump after $6.6bn bailout

The firm's former chairman Lai Xiaomin was executed last year after being found guilty of corruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qW2e6e

China Mobile shares rise in Shanghai debut after US exit

The company delisted in New York after a Trump-era move to restrict investment in Chinese tech firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pUGckX

China Mobile shares rise in Shanghai debut after US exit

The company delisted in New York after a Trump-era move to restrict investment in Chinese tech firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pUGckX

Can a solar-power fridge get more people vaccinated?

A fridge designed for areas with no electricity is now helping dispense Covid vaccines in Kenya. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3FVibQf

Is there a better way to make new resolutions stick?

There are lots of apps that promise to make you healthier and happier but are they any good? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3HANGiK

Asus recalls product after users 'smell smoke'

The computer company has had a "few" complaints and warned some 2021 models could be affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Goj0x

Is there a better way to make new resolutions stick?

There are lots of apps that promise to make you healthier and happier but are they any good? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3HANGiK

Why BlackBerry held the tiny keys to my heart

The classic smartphone's life comes to an end on 4 January as the firm switches off support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eNNQqS

Why BlackBerry held the tiny keys to my heart

The classic smartphone's life comes to an end on 4 January as the firm switches off support. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eNNQqS

Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud

A jury found the Silicon Valley ex-CEO guilty on four of 11 counts after seven days of deliberations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pSnb2C

The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes

The founder of the once promising start-up Theranos has been found guilty of fraud. What went wrong? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3FZfpJW

UK steel future uncertain without US tariffs deal

Europe has reached an agreement over Trump-era taxes but the UK is still facing 25% tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sUL4bu

Top US phone firms reject call to delay 5G rollout

Transportation and aviation authorities called for a delay of two weeks on safety concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31iD48Q

China: Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash

The move comes as the debt-laden property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3zhOlTo

Can fitness apps be as effective as a personal trainer?

A growing number of fitness apps use artificial intelligence software to personalise workouts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sRiish

Games to look out for in 2022

The BBC's gaming reporter Steffan Powell runs through what to look out for over the coming year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3JAL0Us

China: Why some think "small eyes" are not beautiful

Brands featuring Chinese models with narrow eyes in advertisements have been accused of racism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3JCGFA4

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Twitter bans congresswoman over Covid misinformation

The congresswoman was suspended after tweeting falsely about high levels of vaccine related deaths. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3sVhsL9

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Twitter bans congresswoman over Covid misinformation

The congresswoman was suspended after tweeting falsely about high levels of vaccine related deaths. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3sVhsL9

Gas prices: MPs and peers urge PM to act on energy bills