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Buyers revive interest in city flats after return to office

Interest in flats is overtaking demand for terraced homes with the return to office work, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/szBoOjq

Chancellor breaks pledge on energy bills

Rishi Sunak said a £150 council tax rebate would be paid "in April" but guidance now says "from April". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/If3e0pJ

Amazon sell-off ends dismal month for US shares

Major US stock indexes took a slide in April, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq seeing its worst month since 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sVtLP0e

Russia says it has made payments to avoid debt default

Moscow has paid interest on foreign bonds in dollars but admits there are "difficulties with payments". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xGOk2aB

Energy prices: Fears and cutbacks as hike hits disabled families

Parents of disabled children say they fear rising energy prices could make their condition worse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m2HSnf3

Amazon posts loss as online sales falter

The e-commerce giant is wrestling with the impact of rising costs and the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6cYtzKM

Number of firms in critical financial distress rises sharply

A growing number of businesses, especially in construction and hospitality, are in a critical position. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WgJ694q

Energy-intensive firms to get electricity bill help

Steel and paper manufacturers are among industries which will receive financial support to pay bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5UsjWSi

Vaccine makers see off push to share Covid know-how

Shareholders failed to get Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna to share their Covid vaccine knowledge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KDIHb4n

Do you want to find out how much your colleagues earn?

Driven by demand from their staff a growing number of companies are introducing transparency on pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SXyxtCm

Twitter adds 30 million new users in run up to Musk sale

Thirty million new users have joined in the last year, says Twitter, as it prepares for new ownership. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6tMbufW

Amazon posts loss as online sales falter

Online sales at the e-commerce giant slipped 3% in the first three months of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6cYtzKM

Bitcoin becomes official currency in Central African Republic

The Central Africa Republic is one of the world's poorest countries, and is a close Russian ally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5bX8FqO

UK car production down as energy costs rise

Almost 100,000 fewer cars were built in the first three months of 2022 compared to last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bn4maDX

Silly to boost support on energy bill now, says chancellor

Asked by Mumsnet if he would provide more help with energy costs, the chancellor said he wanted to wait. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uSeOHUG

Grant Shapps pledges to crack down on illegal e-scooter sales

Legislation to allow approved e-scooters on public roads in England could be introduced next month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/b4EZBfO

Ukraine crisis: Why India is buying more Russian oil

Imports of cheaper Russian oil by India are rising, despite calls for Delhi to help isolate Russia economically. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XjOKZFT

‘Vampire devices’ cost UK households £147 a year

Leaving devices on standby costs the average household two monthly electric bills, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EnKfiMa

'I'm in work but I need to use a food bank'

The Trussell Trust charity expects food poverty to worsen in the UK as the cost of living crisis deepens. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QwIKD7W

‘Vampire devices’ cost UK households £147 a year

Leaving devices on standby costs the average household two monthly electric bills, research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NF8Hdn3

Who is Elon Musk?

The boss of Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and a business celebrity with few rivals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/J8fAieB

Twitter employees speak out about Elon Musk

As the Tesla boss looks set to acquire the company, Twitter employees show mixed reactions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/0xPRFnQ

New Brexit rules caused major shock to UK-EU trade - report

A new study found that imports from the EU fell by 25% relative to those from elsewhere. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pwuAtlK

Russia to suspend gas supplies to Poland

Polish state gas firm PGNiG says it has been told by Gazprom supplies will be halted from Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UzQ6KMs

The high-tech fitness mirrors that aim to get you exercising more

The machines allow the user to see both his or her reflection and a video of an online instructor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/d9Lq4zu

The high-tech fitness mirrors that aim to get you exercising more

The machines allow the user to see both his or her reflection and a video of an online instructor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/d9Lq4zu

Morrisons cuts prices of 500 items as inflation soars

The supermarket, which is under threat from discounters like Aldi, says it wants to help struggling shoppers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JL5Q3Wl

Why Argentina is embracing cryptocurrency

The nation that has seen economic trauma is open to the possibility of alternative money like Bitcoin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aCSxfE0

Afghanistan: Taliban orders TikTok, PUBG ban for 'misleading' youths

Access to the video-sharing app, along with online shooting game PUBG, will no longer be allowed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cklwFvQ

Airlines should be fined for refund delays, MPs say

Passengers hit by international travel disruption should be better protected, a report concludes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FgUzmr1

'My negative online review was blocked'

Regulators are trying to clean up the murky truth in online reviews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FGJry2N

P&O forced to reverse attempt at pay cut

The ferry firm had asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FLoSnM

'My negative online review was blocked'

Regulators are trying to clean up the murky truth in online reviews. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FGJry2N

Post Office scandal victims still waiting for compensation

A year since the first subpostmasters overturned wrongful convictions, most still await a financial settlement from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mnZipxN

Ukraine War: Country needs $7bn in aid a month, Zelensky says

"We will need hundreds of billions of dollars to rebuild all this later", Ukraine's president added. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vF9JuoA

Co-op supermarket scraps yoghurt use by dates in bid to cut food waste

The supermarket urges people to use their judgement - with best before labels used instead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/f7x2pSZ

Kardashians deny faking Roblox sex tape scene

Questions are being asked about a scene in The Kardashians, when Kim's son finds a sex tape ad on Roblox. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wOCRj4Y

Have we seen peak Netflix?

The streaming giant is losing subscribers despite huge hits like Squid Game and Bridgerton. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8vLZ9dR

Florida lawmakers have stripped Disney of special tax status

Governor Ron DeSantis has taken aim at Disney over its opposition to the so-called Don't Say Gay bill. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XBUTvlE

Whisky and visas could be part of a UK-India trade deal

Boris Johnson is hoping to strike a free trade deal with India within months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NO0JkWt

Actors launch campaign against AI 'show stealers'

Equity, the performing arts workers union. says actors need protection from computer-generated substitutes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OfXeIN1

Pandemic lockdowns boosted trend to use less make-up

A survey of 10,000 British women by retail analyst Kantar has revealed big changes to beauty routines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/t75Mfxm

Working with assertive China a must - New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand's PM tells the BBC in an exclusive interview she'll work with China where possible. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RBSKTyH

Tesla profits soar as customers pay more

Elon Musk's Tesla has raised prices for its electric cars as it faces higher costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JhUSqai

Actors launch campaign against AI 'show stealers'

Equity, the performing arts workers union. says actors need protection from computer-generated substitutes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OfXeIN1

Tesla profits soar as customers pay more

Elon Musk's Tesla has raised prices for its electric cars as it faces higher costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JhUSqai

Netflix loses subscribers for first time in more than 10 years

The firm lost 200,000 members in the first three months of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/d5P2h4M

Self driving car guidance to be put in Highway Code

Drivers will be able to watch built-in screens in self-driving cars but not use mobile phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yQeJ2Vl

Self driving car guidance to be put in Highway Code

Drivers will be able to watch built-in screens in self-driving cars but not use mobile phones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yQeJ2Vl

Fake reviews to be illegal under new rules

The government has also announced people will be able to opt out of subscriptions more easily. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/e7EC61a

Netflix loses subscribers for first time in more than 10 years

About 200,000 people cancelled the streaming service in the first three months of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/d5P2h4M

P&O Ferries: Agency staff sacked after breaching alcohol guidelines

P&O said the workers, who replaced sacked UK seafarers, returned from shore in breach of the rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SglrAUC

No 10 network targeted with spyware, says group

Researchers say they warned UK officials about being targeted, but the software's makers deny the claims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9eA2hfO

Apple staff make bid for first union at a US store

Employees must get signatures from 30% of staff at New York's Grand Central Station for a union election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wg7xLq1

Alex Jones' Infowars files for bankruptcy after defamation suits

It will complicate efforts to make him pay damages in lawsuits over Sandy Hook conspiracy theories. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XsqeDg1

Emirates will keep flying to Russia unless its owner stops it

It is one of a few airlines still operating in Russia after most pulled out over the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FsnOE73

Households cancel streaming services to cut costs, report says

The rise in the cost of living has led to more households cutting their subscription services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1O8k3MC

Shanghai lockdown: China spending and employment hit

Official figures also showed the world's second largest economy grew at a faster pace than expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/phvswjq

Why I didn't use my real name at work

Should you change your name to fit in at work? We look at why some people have anglicised their names. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NvxA5Dm

Christmas savings clubs money to be protected by new laws

The government wants shoppers' money to be protected even if the scheme they are in goes bust. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cVhPMxq

Lumo train passengers' panic after emergency stop

British Transport Police say 15 train passengers reported minor injuries after the emergency stop. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jFefqiR

Next and finance firms buy JoJo Maman Bebe

There will be no immediate job losses at the baby goods retailer, although its founder will step down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yDBGeMx

Climate change: 'We're making wine in Norway'

Vineyards are moving further north, but new winemakers say they struggle to be taken seriously. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0Wz5eLn

Twitter board takes action to fight Musk bid

The so-called "poison pill" measure is in response to Elon Musk's $43bn cash buyout offer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZRvjzXL

Ukraine war: L'Occitane U-turn as it closes Russian shops

The firm says military action in Ukraine means it will shut its shops, having defended staying open. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7wd4mV9

Council tax rebate: Warning issued over new scam pretending to offer £150

Fraudsters are cold-calling people asking for bank details to receive the £150 rebate, say councils. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1hZcgzE

'The Post Office interrogated me for hours'

There are calls to ban the Post Office from bringing private prosecutions following the Horizon IT scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OhyCMU1

Twitter board takes action to fight Musk bid

The so-called "poison pill" measure is in response to Elon Musk's $43bn cash buyout offer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZRvjzXL

North Korean hackers target gamers in $615m crypto heist - US

Crypto worth at least $615 million was stolen from players of popular online game Axie Infinity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aLDE7Ii

Elon Musk 'not sure' his takeover bid for Twitter will be successful

The comments came just hours after the Tesla boss revealed a more than $40bn takeover offer for Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XruKYbE

Elon Musk 'not sure' his takeover bid for Twitter will be successful

The comments came just hours after the Tesla boss revealed a more than $40bn takeover offer for Twitter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XruKYbE

Coca-Cola Enterprises boss admits taking £1.5m in bribes

Noel Corry, 56, of Cheshire, provided favoured companies with information to help them win contracts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IfB86jd

Crypto boss says fraudsters have 'special place in hell'

An executive at one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges hits out at scammers who target the vulnerable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rXHCquD

Ukraine's President Zelensky to BBC: Blood money being paid for Russian oil

Ukraine's leader tells the BBC that all European countries should have ended Russian energy imports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Spq2nBP

Child sex abuse victims want Online Safety Bill strengthened

Charities say online predators increasingly live-stream, an area not covered by the bill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UbER4o3

Operation Brock: M20 traffic controls scaled back ahead of Easter

Two junctions are reopening on Friday with more due to reopen overnight, National Highways says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HjxvfBI

NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet struggles to sell

Malaysia-based Sina Estavi has been offered just a small fraction of the $2.9m he paid for the tweet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jksl9Ge

NFT of Jack Dorsey's first tweet struggles to sell

Malaysia-based Sina Estavi has been offered just a small fraction of the $2.9m he paid for the tweet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jksl9Ge

BA offers new cabin crew £1,000 'golden hello'

The bonus will only be paid to those who can join before July as the industry battles to find new staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/atZvTkM

Sri Lanka debt default 'has begun', says leading rating agency

The country is scheduled to make $78m of interest payments on its international bonds on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wYMUGgp

'Flooding meant I could only reach my home by boat'

Under a new scheme, money will be available for work on flood-hit properties to prevent repeat damage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JM1wUBN

Beauty firm L'Occitane keeps Russian stores open

The French cosmetics firm will keep its shops in Russia open but says it is "firmly committed" to Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dVqzyvS

Shanghai lockdown: iPhone maker halts operations at China sites

Taiwanese firm Pegatron is latest manufacturer to halt operations because of the Shanghai lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1oCFWnA

Shanghai lockdown: iPhone maker halts operations at China sites

Taiwanese firm Pegatron is latest manufacturer to halt operations because of the Shanghai lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1oCFWnA

My Job: 'I like breaking the prison officer stereotype'

Mica has been working at HMP Portland in Dorset, which houses over 500 prisoners, for five years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MLlNy6x

How facial recognition is identifying the dead in Ukraine

A controversial facial recognition platform has been used more than 1,000 times by Ukrainian officials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/H6jZlsL

P&O Ferry detained over deficiencies - coastguard

The Spirit of Britain cannot sail until further inspection as concerns brew over Dover travel disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eH6xcVp

How posh British schools are branching out in Asia

A growing number of leading British public schools are opening campuses in the region. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/weCNQo5

Operation Brock: M20 traffic controls to stay until after Easter

France-bound lorries will continue to be held on the M20 to "manage the flow of traffic". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SRM3nQL

Warning travel problems could continue into summer

Border force is "chronically under-staffed" and it will take time to train new officers, a union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pJZoUjH

Sri Lanka warns it will default on its foreign debt amid crisis

The finance ministry said it otherwise had an "unblemished record" of paying its debts since independence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/l0M8jR2

Pay growth fails to keep pace with cost of living

Basic pay is "falling noticeably" when accounting for price rises, the Office for National Statistics says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sd5EDJi

Nepal limits imports as foreign currency reserves slide

Nepal's finance minister said he was "surprised" the issue was being compared with Sri Lanka's crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/47srART

Preferred sites for Darlington's 'Treasury North' revealed

During a visit to Darlington, Rishi Sunak said Brunswick and Central Park were the two contenders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vBZh2X0

Shop sales slow as cost of living pressures build

Sales growth in March slowed due to people tightening up their personal budgets, the BRC says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kVF2W3A

Streaming is driving a 'golden age' for Indian drama

India's 30 streaming services want to reach 60 million households meaning a lot more work for actors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VDqmWPL

Elon Musk will now not join Twitter's board, CEO says

The Tesla boss was due to join the social media platform's board after buying a 9.2% stake in the firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EhFnxpg

Why is there an economic crisis in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis in 70 years has prompted mass protests against the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DHntgYT

DIY waste recycling fees could be scrapped

Ministers want to stop some councils in England charging for the disposal of materials. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wSimrD2

Cost of living worries over rise in benefits and state pension

An increase of 3.1% comes into force but prices are rising faster, leading to warnings from charities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OpfDlLB

Energy giant Ineos asks to build fracking test site

The firm has written to the government and says it can demonstrate fracking is safe and secure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C2Ycjuy

War to cut Ukraine's economy by almost half

The World Bank forecasts Ukraine's economy will shrink by 45.1% as a result of Russia's invasion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Eft0rPT

P&O Ferries: Larne-Cairnryan passenger service facing delay

The European Causeway vessel is suspended for "tourist travel" until Thursday 14 April, P&O tweets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4wdVHh1

'I don't want rising bills to mean kids miss out'

Taxes and bills are rising, so how do small businesses - already hit by Covid - think they'll cope? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C4BOhTf

Rishi Sunak demands inquiry into Akshata Murty tax leak

Akshata Murty will pay UK taxes on all her overseas income after a row over her non-domicile status. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YlWfmRz

'Real embargo on Russian energy could end Ukraine war'

President Putin's former chief economic advisor told the BBC that Western countries could stop the war. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/koHqIPc

Hauliers fear ruin as produce halted by port delays

Perishable good deliveries are losing quality and value amid congestion at the UK's busiest port. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/G2yN63S

Scottish farmers warn of rising costs and food shortages

The Scottish government calls for a summit of UK ministers to discuss the problems facing food producers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HLo6KxA

P&O ferry detained in Larne over safety concerns back sailing

The ship had been held by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency after P&O sacked 800 of its workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RQhtka0

House price squeeze: 'I bid dozens of times but lost'

Surging home prices have created a spiralling cost of living crisis in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xDw6dI1

Ronin Network bailed out by crypto giant Binance after hack

Hacked cryptocurrency and games company says its customers will now be reimbursed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HPXIZ8s

Manchester Airport boss warns queues could continue for weeks

Manchester Airport has blamed staff shortages for long waits at security over the last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PEHNgYz

Kinder chocolate recalled in US over salmonella concerns

It comes after the firm recalled its Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from UK stores earlier this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5UEt0iI

'I look for jobs every day but don't have the training'

Can France's next leader do more to tackle soaring unemployment and a lack of skilled workers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/97QIO3g

What's causing flight disruption this Easter?

Foreign travel has got off to a bumpy start since Covid restrictions ended, but what is causing it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ntG9BVI

Firms struggle amid Sri Lanka's economic crisis

The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from the UK in 1948. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/j21GHXq

Are paper football programmes on their way out?

As a number of clubs stop printing programmes some say their future is in doubt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZNJhKe2

House price rise since first lockdown revealed

Strong demand and a lack of homes on the market have pushed up property values, the Halifax says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XK6BilD

Oil giant Shell to take £3.8bn hit by leaving Russia

The oil giant pledged to cut ties after it was criticised for buying Russian oil at a cheap price. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/W9ipsc4

Hitachi train cracks report calls for standards review

Hitachi Class 800 and 385 series trains were temporarily taken out of service in May 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/j4xbgk5

China lockdowns: Tourism spending plunges over key holiday

Tourism spending over the Qingming festival was more than 30% lower than the same time last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9AlSWZK

Cuddly toy reviews used for headphones on Amazon

Sellers are boosting ratings of electronics with reviews for completely different products, Which? finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cbSQgNv

Will France's 'forgotten' workers get what they want?

Post-election the country's next leader must decide whether to re-invest in heavy industry, or not. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OUl5Tje

Energy strategy: UK plans new nuclear reactors to boost production

The government wants to boost UK energy production and independence as household bills soar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9Sjhpwg

Hydra: How German police dismantled Russian darknet site

German police say illegal sales on the site amounted to at least £1bn a year from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jJLhSO2

Cost of living: National Insurance rise starts to hit pay packets

The Prime Minister says it is fair for some to face an extra tax burden to pay for health and social care. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7wRcEGd

Calories now appear on menus in large restaurant chains

The change is part of a government drive to tackle obesity but will it make a difference to diners? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZnMBgse

Ex-P&O Ferries chef sues for unfair dismissal

John Lansdown is the only seafarer out of the 800 sacked at short notice to take P&O to a tribunal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KVvQdBb

Pet cloning is getting more popular despite the cost

The controversial process of cloning your dog or cat is growing more popular, despite its high cost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5qkVwWU

Chip shortage: Has Europe's plan arrived too late?

The European Union is investing billions of euros in developing a world-beating chip industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KVz0ks8

Are we entering a 'golden age' for trade unions?

The pandemic has led to an increase in the number of people joining a union to get support at work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DydZzVt

Broadband firms 'must do more to promote social tariffs'

The culture secretary says suppliers must do more to promote discounted rates to low-income homes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Eju3akZ

Broadband firms 'must do more to promote social tariffs'

The culture secretary says suppliers must do more to promote discounted rates to low-income homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Eju3akZ

Does it matter if we know where our food comes from?

Increasingly sophisticated tech tells us more than ever about our food's journey from farm to fork. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/f0Sh1OX

Easter flight cancellations to continue for days

At least 60 easyJet flights are to be scrapped on Tuesday due to a high level of staff absence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T1Smn9V

Channel 4 privatisation to go ahead

The BBC is told the money made from selling the broadcaster will be reinvested in the TV industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ojlTvhi

Tesla delivers record number of cars despite challenges

The electric carmaker delivered more than 310,000 vehicles in the first three months of this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qFOIkD

Tesla delivers record number of cars despite challenges

The electric carmaker delivered more than 310,000 vehicles in the first three months of this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3qFOIkD

Trump's Truth Social app branded a disaster

Donald Trump's social media platform was supposed to be "fully operational" by the end of March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bqfYHTx

Trump's Truth Social app branded a disaster

Donald Trump's social media platform was supposed to be "fully operational" by the end of March. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bqfYHTx

Price of first class stamps rises to 95p

Royal Mail says it will help cover rising delivery costs, but some have criticised the 11% hike. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cNZKGv3

Pet cloning is getting more popular despite the cost

The controversial process of cloning your dog or cat is growing more popular, despite its high cost. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IKJBgd5

Shanghai lockdown: Economy shaken by zero-Covid measures

Shanghai is a major financial centre and port as well as a hub for manufacturing electronics and cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1FS9y7o

EasyJet cancels 100 flights due to Covid absences

The airline cancels scores of flights as UK airports also struggle with high levels of staff absence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ExtCjAR

Energy rationing not part of UK approach, minister says

Grant Shapps says the policy is "not a route we want to go down" despite pressure on supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ViaYezW

Dover cross-Channel ferry disruption begins to ease

Drivers trying to reach ferries on Saturday saw delays of up to nine hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/v6izF1G

Sunflower oil: UK bottler has a few week's supply left

Makers of oven chips, crisps, ready meals and cereal bars are racing to find sunflower oil alternatives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/csau6UA

The handshake in space that brought hope to the world

What happened when US astronauts met USSR cosmonauts in space from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hL70RPe

Diesel delivery highlights UK dependence on Russia

Russia supplies nearly a fifth of UK diesel - the UK says it will stop imports by the end of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tIcdnMv

Manchester Airport: More delays blamed on lack of staff

A lack of staff and surging demand with the Easter are blamed for long baggage queues for arrivals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/j0w3qde

DIY energy: UK solar inventions could reduce bills

Two companies hope a solar "sculpture" and solar blinds will attract buyers who cannot have roof panels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pz1G3bd

Fracking 'worth exploring' says British Gas owner Centrica

Centrica's boss tells the BBC that the UK should be open to the idea of bringing back fracking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nCMLgTQ

Researchers in Hong Kong create 'soft robot' made of magnetic slime

The team hope the slime could one day be used to collect accidentally-swallowed objects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Dfo8zs1

Ukraine war to halve global trade growth, warns WTO

The World Trade Organisation says ongoing pandemic-related supply chain problems are also hurting growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yovzdwM