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Three households facing a rise in energy costs tell the BBC how they will make it work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MGOZhf5

Five reasons why prices and bills are going up

The soaring cost of living is affecting millions of people in the UK. These five charts explain why. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DnOQA4k

Energy price cap: Expert money hacks to tackle rising bills

Four experts share practical ways to protect your finances and soften the blow of rising bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jNTAu8Z

Energy price cap rise: 'I've taken a second job'

Daniel Cooke, a construction site manager from Somerset, has taken a second job to pay rising energy bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DHgrtaf

Facebook in 'bare-knuckle' fight with TikTok

The Washington Post alleges a consultancy was paid by Meta to promote stories of dangerous TikTok trends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VbEZFUY

Facebook in 'bare-knuckle' fight with TikTok

The Washington Post alleges a consultancy was paid by Meta to promote stories of dangerous TikTok trends. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VbEZFUY

UK video games market worth a record £7.16bn

Gamers in the UK spent more last year than they did during the height of lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SrUHlw8

Shanghai lockdown: Volkswagen scales back operations in the city

Economists are concerned the lockdown could affect growth in the world's second largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O3PtQlC

Ukraine war: Oil prices slide as Biden weighs huge reserves release

The potential move could be the largest ever release of oil reserves in US history. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZNLd3jh

'We're putting up prices to cope with VAT rise'

With hospitality businesses facing soaring costs, some are warning they will have to increase prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/49ah8Fy

Ronin Network: What a $600m hack says about the state of crypto

The hack of the Ronin Network crypto platform leaves thousands out of pocket and plenty of questions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qslaNJ8

Ukraine conflict: Russia to allow unauthorised imports from West

The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nH2ZjPN

Afghanistan: World Bank freezes projects over girls' school ban

The Taliban's decision to halt the reopening of girls' secondary schools has been widely condemned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9gJUnLr

Going cashless would be a big problem for millions - RSA report

Only 17% of payments are in cash but millions would struggle without notes and coins, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a5TFlUp

'We see the queue for food growing day by day'

An anti-hunger charity sees unprecedented demand for surplus food during cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AnZHdmD

Grieving families face extra fees and paperwork, says consumer group

A consumer group calls for the end of extra charges and overwhelming paperwork when a loved one dies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2jLpGlS

Rise of TikTots - under-age kids on social media

An annual survey of media habits, from Ofcom, reveals how under-age children use social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NxQ760J

Unions criticise plans to tackle fire and rehire in wake of P&O sackings

The TUC said government plans in the wake of the P&O sackings "lack bite". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p5esI2A

Paper £20 and £50 to be withdrawn in six months

People are being urged to spend or deposit paper notes as they are replaced with plastic ones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rL9jkMI

Amazon union election: Will this former worker make history?

Workers in three Amazon warehouses are deciding whether to join a union - which would be a first in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UHJD4iA

Can the super-rich solve America's budget problem?

Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/A9JQ5yw

P&O: Second ferry detained over safety concerns

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency held the Pride of Kent in Dover after it failed a safety inspection. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9PmtxI2

Universal Credit: Chancellor defends decision not to boost benefits

Rishi Sunak tells MPs he gave "targeted support to those who need it most" in last week's Spring Statement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HOcDPmk

No Time To Die: How we made the Bond film’s visual effects

VFX Supervisor Jonathan Fawkner tells the BBC about the challenges of making the Bond film. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QC0VHGX

Dune: How we made sand dunes and sandworms real

VFX supervisors Tristan Myles and Brian Connor tell the BBC about bringing a desert planet to life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FZMyWow

Sainsbury's urged to up pay to match cost of living

A group of investors wants the supermarket to ensure pay covers the rising cost of living. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/n8RPjpb

Government no longer majority owner of NatWest

The Treasury sells £1.2bn of shares back to NatWest Group after it bailed out the bank in 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RBSXnrp

Shanghai Covid: Oil prices slide after city starts lockdown

The nine-day lockdown of Shanghai is China's largest since the coronavirus outbreak began. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/olAvp70

Big regional divide on some energy bill charges

Rises in standing charges on electricity bills will vary significantly according to where people live. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rqsJ6Qo

Beating noise pollution with smart tech

A growing number of firms are offering solutions to cut the excessive noise that's harming our health from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/I5qk7t2

Ferry firms to meet officials over P&O fallout

Bosses from DFDS and Stena Lines will meet transport officials to discuss P&O's sacking of staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Dsfp6w7

M&S sorry after shopper got 100 wrong parcel texts

Marks & Spencer apologises for sending customers photos and locations of other people's parcels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qWRLG0N

Canada pledges to help countries stop using Russian oil

Canada says its can provide more oil, gas and uranium to help solve the global energy crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EF7Kn8L

Ukraine war: Chernobyl’s vodka producer remains defiant

A company that produces Chernobyl’s ‘Atomik vodka’ releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/alL7wtr

Sizewell C nuclear power station: Government to take 20% stake

March 26, 2022

French developer EDF will also take a 20% stake in the £20bn power station at Sizewell, in Suffolk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6neS54M

Electric cars: Five big questions answered

March 26, 2022

The electric car revolution is speeding up but what do buyers really want to know? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BpL0Nda

P&O Ferries: Protests at ports against sackings

March 26, 2022

There are safety concerns over using cheaper replacement crews, as one ship is found to be "unfit to sail". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YplkGhj

HMRC must do more to recover taxes unpaid due to pandemic, say MPs

The total tax debt in the UK now stands at £39bn, more than double what it was before the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Y4uzXFB

Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns

New laws threaten jail for people accused of spreading "fake news" about Russia's armed forces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1LZ8OlB

P&O Ferries: RMT union raised concerns over Irish Ferries last year

The government's response to Irish Ferries' use of cheap labour was smaller than its response to P&O Ferries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/X4pU6lk

Russia considers accepting Bitcoin for oil and gas

'Friendly' countries may be allowed to pay for energy with crypto-currency amid widespread sanctions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/X517AHJ

Spring Statement: Is this really the biggest personal tax cut for 25 years?

The Spring Statement cut some taxes but, overall, the government has raised taxes in the past year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7mODg2i

Europe agrees new law to curb Big Tech dominance

Under the rules major firms like Apple and Google would have to open up their systems to rivals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BLAjJhk

Europe agrees new law to curb Big Tech dominance

Under the rules major firms like Apple and Google would have to open up their systems to rivals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BLAjJhk

Diary giant warns of supply issues unless wages rise

The UK's largest diary says its farmers are struggling to cover costs due to rising production prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HFvEtRo

Electric car chargepoints to rise 10-fold by 2030 says DfT

The number of chargepoints will be five times more than the number of fuel pumps today, DfT says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ral97Vj

Why patients are flocking to India for surgery

There has been a sharp growth in medical tourism to India but the sector needs better regulation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DrTSC3z

US jobless claims at lowest level since 1969

The last time the jobless claims were this low America landed a man on the moon. But is the economy headed back to the 1970s? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jMxVpcA

Next warns of steeper price rises later this year

The clothing and homeware retailer increases its predicted price rises for the second half of 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wg9bQTm

Russia's cost of living soars by more than 14%

Household staples such as sugar and onions have surged following the country's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JjnPgWM

Jeffrey Epstein's private islands put up for sale

The financier was accused of sexually abusing girls on one of the two Caribbean islands on sale. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KdmncZ2

Ukraine war: Fortnite owner Epic Games raises £37m for humanitarian efforts

Video game developers, publishers and players come together to raise millions for Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tVd68BQ

Ukraine war: Fortnite owner Epic Games raises £37m for humanitarian efforts

Video game developers, publishers and players come together to raise millions for Ukraine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tVd68BQ

CEO Secrets: 'Don't be trapped by your job title'

Roberta Lucca, co-founder of video games company Bossa Studios, shares her business advice for our CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Vj73tCM

Hundreds of companies potentially hit by Okta hack

Many household-name companies are clients of the access-management business. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5u2OSGo

Lloyds Bank to close 60 more branches across UK

Unions have criticised the plans to close the Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax branches. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ujhaYkg

Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon set to DJ Lollapalooza

Goldman Sachs boss David Solomon will play the four-day music festival in Chicago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C6rN78Z

South Korea sued to stop deep-sea gas pipeline

March 22, 2022

Aboriginal people want to prevent South Korea from funding a gas development in the Timor Sea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ucFHiP1

The 3 Russian cyber-attacks the West most fears

March 22, 2022

US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What is the worst-case scenario? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/502PNhU

Shell reconsiders its exit from oil field off Shetland

The oil giant is looking again at the Cambo oil field in the Atlantic, as crude prices rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GVn96wy

Disabled people struggling to pay fuel bills could double

Charities estimate 2.1 million people with disabilities will be in fuel poverty if bills hit £3,000 a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bI5gm6Y

Biden: Russia 'exploring' US cyber-attacks

President Joe Biden says US companies should "immediately" prepare defences. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9btAX6p

South East Asia feels economic pinch of Ukraine war

Businesses hoping to recover from Covid are feeling the effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NshzyCR

How access to satellite images shifts the view of war

An unprecedented supply of images gives a unique overview of events unfolding on the ground. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7EArNYx

Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones'

Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lb3mJve

Multiple Apple services suffer outages

The firm's system status page shows issues with services including the App Store and Apple TV from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qafwQ4T

Cost of living worries: Unions push further on pay as inflation soars

Any pay increase that still falls short of price rises means a cut for workers, a union boss says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vOnxDjQ

Moscow stock market reopens for some bond trading

Trading in bonds issued by the Russian government has restarted but other business remains suspended. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dTm6Kxj

Free-range eggs no longer available in UK due to bird flu

The amount of time hens have been kept indoors due to bird flu means eggs will now be labelled "barn eggs". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mtnZVYw

Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones'

Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uQdqetD

Cost of living: One in five expect to go into debt this year, survey says

Nearly half of people surveyed expect to use up savings to cover rising living costs, a debt charity finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/M1yzR7S

E-waste: Royal Mint wants to turn your old phone into gold

The Royal Mint has found a way to turn old circuit boards from phones, computers and televisions into gold. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sW6kJfB

Saudi Aramco ramps up investment to boost production

The state energy firm Saudi Aramco said it would increase investment after profits more than doubled in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Sq9Mz4b

P&O Ferries' sackings were appalling, says Sunak

The government is examining the legality of the ferry firm's actions, the chancellor confirms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OfjBPhK

Ukraine: How crowdsourcing is rescuing people from the war zone

Volunteers inside and outside Ukraine are working together to help civilians escape the war safely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KoqfDFx

Anonymous: How hackers are trying to undermine Putin

March 19, 2022

The BBC speaks to hacktivists about past and future attacks in their "cyber war" against Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KdM7sI0

How Kremlin accounts manipulate Twitter

One of the prime sources for fake news on Twitter comes straight from the Kremlin's network of Twitter accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9dZAfo2

Cost of living: Calls for targeted help to cut energy bills

Millions of people may have to spend less on food and clothing to afford higher bills, an energy boss says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XbB2eQt

P&O Ferries' job cuts a 'PR disaster', say experts

Communications experts say P&O Ferries' move to sack 800 staff was 'how not to handle a difficult situation' from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6jkBqCF

'I sent my brother flak jackets, helmets and boots'

The east London chef sending protective equipment to Ukraine's soldiers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Iozd6bh

Deepfake presidents used in Russia-Ukraine war

Videos of Putin and Zelensky declaring the war is over have been circulating online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XwSijbY

How a jetpack design helped create a flying motorbike

The developers of a powerful mini aircraft hope it will be used by the armed forces. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/v9bdtLF

Airline giant Delta warns oil increases mean higher ticket prices

The jump in oil prices since Russia invaded Ukraine is set to lead to higher airfares. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UNQHJoA

Ukraine war: Fraudsters exploit crisis to steal money

Fraudsters are masquerading as victims of the war in Ukraine to trick people into sending money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9kEV3lT

Ukraine war could hit global growth, OECD warns

The organisation warns the conflict in the region could reduce global economic growth by more than 1%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uXBOLMl

P&O cancels services and tells ships to stay in port

Cross-Channel ferry operator cancels sailings ahead of company announcement, but says it isn't going bust from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QTEcGvu

Ocado sales hit as workers return to the office

The online grocer says its sales have fallen in recent months as people revert to pre-pandemic habits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lZIL62J

UK introduces exhaustive Online Safety Bill

Under its rules, social networks could be fined or blocked if they fail to remove harmful content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1wBJRyX

Universal credit claimants 'overwhelmed' by debt

Many people getting universal credit can't cover the rising cost of living, says charity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JSzLUMt

Why your fish and chips may cost a lot more

The conflict in Ukraine is a long way from the UK but it means fish and chip shops are seeing prices soar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bEBmlJg

UK introduces exhaustive Online Safety Bill

Under its rules, social networks could be fined or blocked if they fail to remove harmful content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1wBJRyX

US central bank raises interest rates for first time since 2018

The Federal Reserve raises rates despite Ukraine uncertainty to try to curb soaring inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/q5oYa84

Afghans turn to cryptocurrencies amid US sanctions

US sanctions, failing banks, and the drying up of foreign aid have left Afghanistan's economy in tatters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FkaLCZw

Companies fined for marketing calls targeting elderly

Unwanted calls were made to thousands of older people including some with dementia, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ABId1tJ

The Western brands unable to leave Russia

As many firms look to withdraw from Russia, some are unable to due to complex deals arranged in the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qC1lEdB

Lithuania prepared to stop Russian oil and gas imports

Lithuania’s president says sanctions by the West don’t go far enough and that his country is ready to act. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tlRwdpN

Heathrow Airport drops Covid face mask rules

The UK's largest airport joins British Airways and Virgin Atlantic in easing mask-wearing rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/r8wY7FO

Companies fined for marketing calls targeting elderly

Unwanted calls were made to thousands of older people including some with dementia, a watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ABId1tJ

The popular apps aiming to tame the chaos of family life

How tech is helping young families and couples regain their busy social lives after Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/c9z3AUi

UK gets first new-style pylons in a century

The new style of electricity pylon is designed to reduce the impact on the local environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PGbroWy

Germany warns against Russian anti-virus use

The country's cyber watchdog warns against using Kaspersky's anti-virus products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o7Qq8kM

The innovative surfing tech making waves

March 14, 2022

The sport of surfing is modernising, using technology to offer bigger, better and safer thrills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YX8TOsl

Inflation: Sports bras in, doughnuts out of cost of living measure

March 14, 2022

Pet collars and frozen Yorkshire puddings are other goods now used to measure changes in the cost of living. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nyfSMLl

Cost of living: Food boss says prices could rise by up to 15%

March 14, 2022

The boss of food firm 2 Sisters warns prices will jump as a result of the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1JWuS7r

Ukraine crisis: US warns China against helping Russia

US officials say Russia asked China for military support and help in evading sanctions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MwvoO2m

'Young people may have 10-plus careers in their lifetime'

A charity competition is encouraging school kids to get entrepreneurial and make their own products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uONl7WM

The innovative surfing tech making waves

The sport of surfing is modernising, using technology to offer bigger, better and safer thrills. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FCH2BlJ

Delaying National Insurance rise would be 'no problem'

Sir Charlie Bean, who recently left the Office for Budget Responsibility, says the move could be delayed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NUtrOzS

Energy boss: US gas exports can 'easily' replace Russian

The CEO of the largest natural gas company in the US says American exports to Europe can 'easily' replace Russian supply from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/G3JB9tf

Unions warn of job losses if rail firms close ticket offices

Train operators are talking to unions about how to address job changes in a bid to modernise the railways from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oOA1UNq

M&S and Asos among firms trying to hire Ukraine refugees

A consortium of businesses is in talks with the government over jobs for Ukraine refugees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FTj5p0Y

'Without TikTok, I'd still be a wedding singer'

The video-sharing platform's new SoundOn service will let people distribute their own music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hpKqwfS

Russia sanctions: How the measures have changed daily life

Prices are rising in Russia and some goods are harder to buy. Here are ways sanctions are affecting daily life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ns6B7Ug

Boss accused of defrauding blind workers' pensions

March 12, 2022

Blind staff at failed 168-year-old business say they are owed pay, redundancy and furlough money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xAngaMr

Console 'scalper' on stockpiling PlayStations for profit

March 12, 2022

Omar Mehtab spoke to a 'scalper;' a person who stockpiles popular products and resells them for profit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cn0HfAM

'Reselling PlayStations keeps a roof over my head'

How so-called scalpers use online bots to snap up consoles and resell them for profit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uKBWY2U

Russia-Ukraine war: A warm hug meant that war had begun

Why so many Ukrainians are determined to keep on working through the conflict. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xbmMIie

Fears funeral plan reforms could mean thousands lose money

There is growing concern that tougher regulations for funeral plan providers could hit many customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kCU2wym

Intimate image abuse: His confession protected him

Georgie received an anonymous tip-off on Facebook that intimate photos of her were being shared online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HJXzpZd

'Young people may have 10-plus careers in their lifetime'

A charity competition is encouraging school kids to get entrepreneurial and make their own products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Sdvc5Hl

Bitcoin cash machines ordered to shut down in UK

The Financial Conduct Authority warns that all crypto-ATMs in the UK are operating illegally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cpLdBzx

War in Ukraine: How Asian economies are divided over Russia sanctions

Asian nations who joined western-led sanctions make up only 8% of Russia's global trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Osa6W7S

Does your boss really care what you think?

The real reasons companies are making an extra effort to find out if their staff are happy or not. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zL48eG1

Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack

Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rTpN4e8

The risk management experts now in high demand

Covid-19 and now Ukraine have seen firms rush to hire experts in planning for crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oMGnKbN

Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack

Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rTpN4e8

Faulty drainage work blamed for fatal Stonehaven derailment

Three people died when the train hit a landslide in heavy rain in Aberdeenshire in 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tYvidHF

War in Ukraine: IMF approves $1.4bn emergency funding

The country is expected to see a deep recession this year due to the impact of the Russian invasion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/17OfCdk

Distributors warn fuel price spike will hit food bills

Shops and food distributors say soaring fuel prices will push up food bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/95ONk4E

Chancellor faces tough calls over households' income hit, says IFS

The chancellor must decide whether to borrow more or allow household budgets to be squeezed further, the IFS says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Lxuw1sJ

Use Russian money to rebuild Ukraine, says bank chief

In BBC interview Ukraine central bank boss proposes long list of extra financial sanctions on Russia from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a18lm7g

Huawei board members resign over silence on Ukraine

The two directors are unhappy about the the company's failure to quickly condemn Russia's invasion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fhxIUzE

Oil prices plunge as UAE supports supply boost

The move could ease a supply crunch as the West and allies shun Russian oil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ztqobfm

Huawei board members resign over silence on Ukraine

The two directors are unhappy about the the company's failure to quickly condemn Russia's invasion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fhxIUzE

Online Safety Bill tweaked to target scam ads

Social media sites may soon be legally required to stop scam adverts under new online safety laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/etB9rdX

MPs urge inquiry into bankers jailed for ‘rigging’ rates

MPs are concerned that the wrong people may have been prosecuted after the BBC uncovers new audio tapes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/S94hUmc

Russia-Ukraine: Is internet on verge of break-up?

The global internet is under threat as the conflict in Ukraine continues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/G2d0cun

Can tech help revive India's 'crumbling' health system?

Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ea70x2d

Telegram founder commits to Ukraine user privacy

The messaging app's Russian-born co-founder says: "Privacy is sacred - now more than ever". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aHPWLIB

McDonald's to temporarily close its 850 stores in Russia

The fast food chain said it was responding to the "needless human suffering unfolding in Ukraine". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wD2bIuy

War in Ukraine: World Bank approves $723m financial package

The package of financial support for Ukraine includes a $100m pledge from the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NrLCghX

War in Ukraine: Russia says it may cut gas supplies if oil ban goes ahead

A top official says Russia may close its gas lines to Germany if the West halts oil imports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m9ajGcw

War in Ukraine: Crisis is unleashing 'hell on earth' for food prices

The Ukraine war could push millions closer to starvation, the boss of the World Food Programme says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HT3yiuj

Cost of living: Warning UK faces biggest income squeeze in nearly 50 years

The war in Ukraine will lead to an even tighter squeeze on living standards this spring, a think tank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0IvwgXb

The sophisticated tech predicting if an advert will work

Ad-testing firms are using real-time software, webcams to find out if ads resonate with customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9BuhQMk

Can tech help revive India's 'crumbling' health system?

Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SzXa2Aq

Government rescue of Bulb Energy set to cost taxpayers billions more

A buyer hasn't been found for the ailing supplier, so the the taxpayer will have to keep funding it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bFZN1y9

McDonald's and Coca-Cola boycott calls grow over Russia

Food and drink giants have been criticised on social media for failing to speak out on Ukraine's invasion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dhoFNuB

Lord Barker resigns from Russian oligarch-linked firm EN+

The Conservative peer steps down from EN+, which is majority-owned by Oleg Deripaska. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/an4FdPo

Ukraine conflict: Oil price soars to highest level since 2008

Consumers are feeling the impact of higher energy costs as fuel prices and household bills jump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dE5wkeN

The sophisticated tech predicting if an advert will work

Ad-testing firms are using real-time software, webcams to find out if ads resonate with customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/axzu5Vo

Ukraine war 'catastrophic for global food'

One of the world's biggest fertiliser firms says the conflict could deliver a shock to food supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BiYRk5P

TikTok stops new content being uploaded in Russia

The video streaming platform says it is protecting users while it assesses Russia's new "fake news" laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yWS21HQ

Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil

The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/phYxlsQ

Ukraine war: President Zelensky invites Elon Musk to visit

Ukraine's president was thanking the tech entrepreneur for supplying Starlink equipment to the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/myAFqfz

Visa and Mastercard suspend Russian operations

The payments giants are pulling out of the Russian market in protest at its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PkwQMlS

Ukraine minister Mykhailo Fedorov: "Tech is the best solution against tanks"

March 05, 2022

Ukraine's youngest cabinet minister, 31-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov, is leading a cyber-battle against Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZbkSczN

The young Ukrainians battling pro-Russian trolls

March 05, 2022

Conspiracy theories and trolls are adding to the chaos of war. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UjLNdoc

Zara, Paypal and Samsung suspend business in Russia over Ukraine invasion

March 05, 2022

Inditex, which owns Zara and several other major brands, will close all of its 502 stores in Russia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mW7zU1b

Ukraine war: The TikToker spreading viral videos

A Ukrainian 20-year-old has had tens of millions of views on videos she's shared of fighting there. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/u9yjwRs

French designer giants suspend sales in Russia

Chanel, LVMH and Hermes announced on Friday they would temporarily suspend sales in the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0kQ3BnE

Charities warn fuel poverty could double in a year

A third of UK households could be fuel poor from October if bills rise to £3,000 a year, as feared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gyCAvnX

Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms

The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KDitEqV

Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms

The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KDitEqV

Microsoft stops selling products in Russia

The tech giant will no longer sell products and services there following the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lABYbpO

World Bank warns Ukraine war will cut global growth

The president of the World Bank tells the BBC the war in Ukraine is a catastrophe from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aLGquUc

Ukraine crisis: How much trade does Russia do with China?

The two countries have a growing economic partnership, but sanctions on Russia could complicate it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/67fXMtT

The shipping giant banking on a greener fuel

Maersk has ordered 12 huge ships that run on methanol rather than marine oil fuel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FBCOuz4

The bosses helping staff pay their soaring energy bills

With the cost of electricity and gas set to rise further, some firms are giving workers a pay rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/orzSmdg

Biden targets Russian elite with new sanctions

President Putin's spokesman is one of the latest Russians targeted in the new round of sanctions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P0UOj2w

Ukraine: UK sanctions oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov

Billionaire Alisher Usmanov and Russian ex-Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov face UK sanctions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gXpTlAL

Bet365 boss Denise Coates gets £300m pay package - a £170m cut

Billionaire Denise Coates, founder of gambling firm Bet365, takes a £170m cut in pay and dividends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sktvXJE

Oil-producing nations stick to their plan despite Ukraine

Countries that export oil plan to pump more crude in to the market - but not much. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/um4HBK9

Chelsea: Roman Abramovich says he plans to sell club

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich says he plans to sell the Premier League club. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uxBjr8I

CEO Secrets: Mikaela Jade of Indigital shares her advice

Mikaela Jade, founder and CEO of Indigital, Australian's first Indigenous Ed-tech company, shares her advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XLxvAaJ

Netflix pauses future projects in Russia

US technology giants Netflix and Oracle are the latest to move to distance themselves from Russia from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gLzdRHj

UK ports 'working at pace' to block Russian ships

Russian ships are diverting, are at anchor, or are being packed up after UK bans them from docking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O1BaFpP

Ukraine conflict: ExxonMobil and Boeing take action over Russia ties

The companies join the growing list of global corporations to cut business links with Russia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MSXB1Gw

Ukraine's tech community rises to challenges of war

From an app to alert people to sirens, to organising supplies, tech firms are helping the war effort. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Y7Efsob

Shop prices rise at fastest rate in over ten years, says BRC

In February, shop prices rose at their fastest rate in over a decade according to one industry group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Prxkt58

Apple to halt sales and limit services in Russia

Apple is the latest firm to stop selling products in Russia and will limit Apple Pay and other services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pUuTtQa

Apple to halt sales and limit services in Russia

Apple is the latest firm to stop selling products in Russia and will limit Apple Pay and other services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pUuTtQa

Ship carrying 4,000 luxury cars sinks off the Azores