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China's biggest city, a vital global trade hub, begins to relax crippling Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/H8zPJfo

Sector must improve lorry driver conditions or face tax, MPs say

The haulage industry should be given two years to make changes or face a new tax, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P4Yxti2

Cost of living: Lessons from history about how we spend

What can a treasure trove in Leeds tell us about why we hoard our money? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jxSg7iH

Ofcom: Tech firms must do more to protect women online

A study of the UK's online media habits finds women are more likely to be affected by online abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/z3OmkZT

What is Google's new skin tone scale?

Google has introduced a new skin tone scale - what is it and why does it matter? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AcHVKMJ

Crown Resorts: Casino firm fined over illegal China dealings

Australia's Crown Resorts acknowledged its "historic failings" and promised to work on reforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nraQzjJ

P&O: Government scraps contract over mass sackings

The Home Office said that the P&O agreement with UK Border Force would end "with immediate effect". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yTO0wX1

Primark 'regrets' raising prices as it battles with rising costs

The finance director for parent company ABF blames rising costs for its decision to hike some prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Loc9Sml

Audit reforms aim to prevent accounting scandals

A new watchdog will prevent sudden large-scale collapses like Carillion and BHS, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fEW7peg

EU clinches compromise deal on banning Russian oil

Latest sanctions block more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports after Hungary opposed a total ban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sVhR6vz

Shanghai lockdown: China's financial hub set to lift Covid curbs

Authorities in the commercial hub have also announced new economic support measures for businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Y1QnH0F

Budget pasta prices jump 50% as food staples rise

Data reveals prices of some everyday items rose by 15% but the average increase is below inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/25yUPmn

Cost of living crisis: Relying on food handouts and moving country

People from Italy, Brazil, Ghana, Thailand and New Zealand discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uRkQHLs

Shanghai lockdown: Chinese financial hub set to lift curbs on firms

Authorities in the commercial hub have also announced new economic support measures for businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Y1QnH0F

Drivers warned of Platinum Jubilee traffic delays

The RAC estimates 19.5 million road trips over the break with traffic likely to be worst on Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0nNEhqA

Cinemas now accepting Yoti digital ID

Young cinemagoers can now prove their age using the Yoti app instead of taking ID documents with them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bFMWirJ

The top spies fighting terrorism three days a week

If job-sharing mums can lead GCHQ why isn't this way of working more common? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zpVHRiP

Half-term travel: Dover passengers 'stuck for hours' at border control

P&O Ferries say delays are "out of their control" as borders are operated by French authorities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5pN4FQd

Why can't the US stop soaring oil and gas prices?

As prices rise, oil and gas firms in the US want to capitalise - but the industry has changed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qUEQnCD

Norwich City 'in talks' with Millwaukee Brewers' owner

It is understood the owner of Millwaukee Brewers met officials at the club's home ground. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/grw9KsV

Chelsea sale: Todd Boehly consortium set to complete deal on Monday

Chelsea say a "final and definitive agreement" was entered into on Friday night to sell the club to the consortium led by LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ODiwNso

Twitter fined $150m in US for selling users' data

Federal investigators say the social media company broke rules on giving personal data to advertisers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vBhXz6U

Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years

Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4TX1Vf5

EasyJet to cancel more than 200 half-term flights from Gatwick

May 27, 2022

The airline says cancellations are required to provide reliable services in the busy holiday period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dmsBcJk

Jessica Ennis-Hill: Why I now train around my period

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill launches an app giving women exercises according to their menstrual cycle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/I6vWczT

Energy bills: Government likely to face pressure to continue support, IFS says

The government will face pressure to give more support if oil and gas prices do not fall, the think tank says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Lyr9siz

Brits set to spend millions on Platinum Jubilee merchandise

As the Queen's Platinum Jubilee approaches, memorabilia and flags are flying off the shelves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eU0MbgV

Electric car rapid charging costs soar, says RAC

Energy prices are soaring, but electric car charging is still much cheaper than petrol, says RAC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KYrvnMy

Business confidence is falling, says Natwest boss

Firms face problems with supply chains, energy bills and skill shortages, says Alison Rose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HIQqah3

McDonald's defeats Carl Icahn in vote over pigs

McDonald's shareholders rejected proposals from Carl Icahn who voiced concerns over the treatment of pigs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/k79tJcQ

Ukraine war: World Bank boss warns over global recession

David Malpass also said coronavirus lockdowns in China are contributing to a global slowdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eX8SD27

Newport plant critical to easing microchip shortage, says boss

IQE is in talks with the Welsh and UK governments over expanding its Newport factory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oCk8tb6

Newport Wafer Fab: Chinese buyout of UK's biggest chip plant to be reviewed

The UK government says it will make a national security assessment of the sale of Newport Wafer Fab. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wJodshe

Cost of living: 'My daughter won't ask me for money for sanitary products'

A mother explains how she can't make ends meet as data suggests more people are struggling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lcPvz3O

Newport Wafer Fab: Chinese buyout of UK's biggest chip plant to be reviewed

The UK government says it will make a national security assessment of the sale of Newport Wafer Fab. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wJodshe

'We don't want UK-EU trade war' - Irish PM

Micheál Martin says he is hopeful he will not have to contemplate tariffs against UK exports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YHJf2LF

Dyson moves beyond vacuum cleaners to home robots

The company is setting up a major robotics research centre in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p2qz0i5

Shell consultant quits and accuses firm of 'extreme harms'

Caroline Dennett's post on the professional networking platform LinkedIn has been liked more than 10,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Lt2w43T

Rail strike: RMT union votes for national action

RMT members vote in favour of strike action across Network Rail and 13 train operating companies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OIhnBlJ

Mining giant pleads guilty to UK bribery charges

Glencore pleads guilty to seven counts of bribery in London and resolves similar US claims for $1bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xvHnSU3

Cost of living: Government plan to help households could come in days

The BBC understands an announcement could be made as soon as Thursday after growing pressure on Downing Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/npmFY6L

Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourism

Stays in China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue for the last few years, a source said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YCjFyx4

Could hydrogen ease Germany's reliance on Russian gas?

Why hydrogen might be one route for Germany to move away from dependence on Russian imports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AKLDqEd

Cryptocrash: ‘I was arrested for knocking on Luna boss's door'

A man says he lost millions, and then was arrested for trying to talk to crypto boss Do Kwon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ouQ1txb

Fraud victims face call waiting lottery from banks

Average waiting times can range from 16 seconds to over 30 minutes - depending on the bank, says Which?. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qMV2gch

What Didi's US exit tells us about China and Wall Street

The Chinese ride-hailing giant will quit Wall Street less than twelve months after its US market debut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Xbe0Fua

Cost of living: We cannot rule out a windfall tax, says minister

Simon Clarke will not confirm a levy on energy firms to tackle rising costs, but promises pragmatism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KPWXgGT

HSBC suspends banker over climate comments, reports say

The banking giant has declined to comment on media reports that Stuart Kirk has been suspended. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iRxKrCl

Cost of living: Two-child families paying £400 a month more

The rising cost of energy, transport and childcare is forcing families to make tough choices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KfdzCuw

The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos

Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aqoGgZL

Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars

Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zwApjiX

Pay gap from bosses to staff to widen - think tank

The High Pay Centre says pay gaps were the greatest in the retail sector in the early months of 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WfTdhXH

Rail unions vow to fight government strike threat

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps claims a new law would protect shipments from disruption. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5QGurqc

E.On UK boss warns 40% of customers face fuel poverty

Chief executive Michael Lewis has called for government intervention to help struggling households. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TPcDb1F

Governments should subsidise food and energy - IMF boss

May 21, 2022

Kristalina Georgieva says government subsidies can help with the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2keb1U0

WhatsApp to launch customer-business chat feature

May 20, 2022

Cloud-based software will offer more personalised business using the popular messaging app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/r1kQCns

Retail sales jump in April driven by food stores

Alcohol and tobacco drive a surprise rise in sales, though the longer term trend is still down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/19XRHZl

Cyber security: Global food supply chain at risk from malicious hackers

The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xC1Xi3u

Cyber security: Global food supply chain at risk from malicious hackers

The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xC1Xi3u

Canada to ban China's Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks

The UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have also barred the Chinese telecoms equipment makers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vxRfLtS

Canada to ban China's Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks

The UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have also barred the Chinese telecoms equipment makers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vxRfLtS

Twitter steps up Ukraine misinformation fight

The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind warning notices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4kNmejA

Australia election 2022: Cost of living worries voters

If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P2MT4EF

Subsea internet cables could help detect earthquakes

Optical-fibre cables could spot tsunamis or the effect of climate change on currents, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sQtu29Z

Twitter steps up Ukraine misinformation fight

The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind warning notices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4kNmejA

Ratan Tata: Tycoon's ride in India's cheapest car wins internet

When Ratan Tata recently rode in the Nano, he revived the frenzy over India's "most affordable car". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sn0kCMV

Leaky Gucci and Adidas 'sun umbrella' sparks China outcry

Chinese social media users say they are shocked the 11,100 yuan ($1,642; £1,329) item will not stop rain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NazoHBi

Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis, UN warns

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns developing countries face disaster due to rising prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mbX7Q9S

Cost of living: Calls to bring benefit and pension rises forward

Big increases are due next April but charities say soaring prices mean people need the money now. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P7u8KwN

M&S warns online sales tax will damage High Street

Marks & Spencer says extra tax for online shops will mean lower investment in High Street stores. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HgcLz0O

Why your haircut is getting more expensive

Chain Trevor Sorbie says they are now spending thousands more each month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fmvnQjo

Markets fall as retailers ring alarm over US economy

US shares see their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/W35Itwg

Oil and gas industry pushes back over windfall tax

Oil and gas producers say they are already paying more tax and an extra levy would damage confidence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/F3BoyaR

Martin Shkreli 'Pharma bro' released early from prison

Mr Shkreli was convicted in 2017 of defrauding investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/g5apSev

Californian court declares law requiring women on boards unconstitutional

The court said the law, which forced boards to have up to three women directors, was discriminatory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IOkn06q

How Gen Z is hooked on cryptocurrency and NFTs

A growing number of young people are getting into crypto trading - despite the risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yIT018Y

Global firms are boosting baby formula supplies in the US

Nestle is flying in additional shipments from Europe as the US faces a shortage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/By35xPq

Petrol retailers told to pass on fuel duty cut

The government wants to ensure companies pass on tax cuts to motorists as diesel prices hit new highs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DX0BsLk

Social platforms' Buffalo shooting response called inadequate

Campaigners accuse technology companies of failing to block and remove content posted by the attacker. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gIwBNSu

US warns over risk of hiring North Korea IT workers

The remote workers allegedly aim to help fund Pyongyang's advanced weapons programmes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/julfw8r

Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, new prime minister says

Ranil Wickremesinghe also said the country's central bank will print money to pay government wages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WKU0Gwc

Warning poorest households are struggling to get £150 energy rebate

Fuel poverty charity warns that low income households will wait longest for £150 council tax rebate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DqAELZM

Northern Ireland: Could the EU and UK face a trade war?

As tensions build over Northern Ireland, concerns of a trade war between the EU and UK have surfaced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OHmvlqx

ScotRail plans to cut third of services, says RMT union

The RMT union said the timetable plans could cause "industrial carnage" amid an ongoing pay dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LqtD68m

Ryanair warns prices to rise for European summer trips

Michael O'Leary warns high demand for European beach holidays will mean price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wgePIbC

Energy bills could rise and fall faster under new plans

Ofgem says a review every three months would allow households to benefit sooner from falling prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ptHZIul

Shanghai lockdown: China unemployment rate near pandemic peak

Evidence of China's economic slowdown came as authorities unveiled plans to lift Shanghai's lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SJe9HCQ

Ukraine war: Global wheat prices jump after India export ban

World wheat prices have soared this year, pushing up the cost of everything from bread to noodles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/THXjiR4

The new jet set - why private plane usage has soared

The pandemic led to more people using private jets, but is the increase set to continue? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zWBI9dX

EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff

The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0fhypW6

Cost of living: Labour to call vote on windfall tax for oil and gas companies

It is shameful not to raise extra money from oil and gas firms amid the rising cost of living, Ed Miliband says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p8nlcxE

NHS prescription charges in England to be frozen

Not raising the fees for the first time in 12 years puts money back in people's pockets, ministers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0ZwoQX1

Saudi Aramco: Oil giant sees profits jump as prices surge

The state-owned Saudi Aramco is currently the world's most valuable company, due to soaring oil prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iRUcC7f

Covid: Have the lockdown success stories lost their shine?

May 14, 2022

Some businesses which boomed during the Covid pandemic are seeing their popularity fade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iYoXkGI

Asteroid mining: Helping to meet Earth's natural resource demands

With Earth's natural resources running out, people are looking to mineral-rich asteroids to meet demand. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lC4imYV

'I pawned my laptop to pay for food and petrol'

People on low incomes are pawning their possessions to pay for essentials, a report suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/I9v2d5n

Ethnic pay gap: MPs criticise government's 'lack of care'

A government decision not to extend pay gap reporting to racial disparities has been criticised by MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/h9wXRSD

Why the volatile price of aluminium matters

From door frames to aircraft and food packaging - how soaring prices will impact the world economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wTO87sf

Russian operator to suspend electricity supply to Finland

Russian operator RAO Nordic says it will cease deliveries from Saturday, citing payment problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TCjNFE9

Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling

The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iRPJEkz

Tesco trials renting out office space to workers

The move by the retail giant highlights the shift away from traditional office set-ups since the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3OxpCkB

Shell agrees to sell Russian retail business to Lukoil

The energy giant will sell its retail business in Russia to the country’s second-largest oil producer, Lukoil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yofSa65

Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling

The sudden demise of TerraUSD sends other crypto-coins into a downward spiral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iRPJEkz

Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trolls

Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HAny2z5

Apple iPod creator warns the metaverse will encourage trolls

Tony Fadell says the virtual reality world risks damaging human interaction and creating toxicity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HAny2z5

Apple loses position as most valuable firm amid tech sell-off

Saudi Arabian energy giant Aramco has taken the top spot amid a broad sell-off of technology stocks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C07W9gL

Apple loses position as most valuable firm amid tech sell-off

Saudi Arabian energy giant Aramco has taken the top spot amid a broad sell-off of technology stocks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/C07W9gL

'Critical mass' of polluters setting carbon targets

The number of big firms setting climate targets reaches a 'critical mass' say UN-backed researchers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9KgRd7b

Disney sees better than expected streaming growth

The media giant appeared to have escaped the slowdown that hit arch-rival Netflix. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RthbGiV

Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US

A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZVP4UbQ

Google unveils new Pixel Watch

The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OphwnHx

Aviva chief responds to 'sexist' shareholder jibes

Amanda Blanc says unacceptable behaviour towards her has become more overt in her career. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1DinITm

Google unveils new Pixel Watch

The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OphwnHx

Ukraine sanctions: What pain lies ahead for Russia's economy?

Russia has been hammered by sanctions introduced by Western countries since its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ReqXIJ

Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was "morally wrong and flat-out stupid". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1ajpZ0P

Apple to discontinue the iPod after 21 years

The end of an era for Apple's original music player, which has been overshadowed by the iPhone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9rHp2U8

Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was 'morally wrong and flat-out stupid'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1ajpZ0P

UK government to bring in e-scooter law

It says it plans to legislate to make private e-scooters 'safer' as part of a new transport law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/c7ZTJwf

Electric models drive second-hand car sales higher

Sales of used cars have risen, with greener electric and hybrid vehicles climbing fastest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xIm6LaK

Twitter: X marks the spot for Elon Musk's growth plans

A document shown to prospective investors may shed light on the Tesla boss plans for Twitter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tQLbg5R

Why India's poorest children are falling further behind

Lack of access to smartphones and computers is widening the education gulf in India. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pj62iS

Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?

Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pOVLRbZ

Twitter: X marks the spot for Elon Musk's growth plans

A document shown to prospective investors may shed light on the Tesla boss plans for Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tQLbg5R

US faces baby formula 'crisis' as shortage worsens

Pressure is building on the White House to address the worsening shortage of formula milk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XBH7jg3

P&O: Second Channel ferry cleared to resume sailing by safety inspectors

The Pride of Kent can now sail between Dover and Calais, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vTzexs5

Influencers and followers need more protection, say MPs

MPs say the growth of online culture has outpaced employment and advertising regulations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tTeopJs

Universal credit switchover is a bad move, say charities

A forced move to universal credit, which begins on Monday, raises fears for vulnerable claimants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hzsgvPc

Cost of living: More Britons say they skip meals or go hungry

The number of those struggling to buy food rises by 57% in three months, according to a survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BaxU6CV

Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?

Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CUr2e3K

New UK sanctions for Russia and Belarus

The penalties will target £1.7bn of trade to further weaken Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VzcmKIG

Firm set to buy McColl's urged to take on staff pensions

The billionaire Issa brothers are set to take over the troubled chain on Monday but may not take on pension liabilities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4B3dhiv

EasyJet to take out seats so it can fly with fewer crew

The airline plans to remove a row of seats so that it can fly with fewer cabin crew on board. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/swXejn0

Ukraine war: Russian energy embargo needed now, says finance minister

May 07, 2022

An EU ban on oil and gas from Russia would limit its ability to fight in Ukraine, Sergeii Marchenko says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wh7S0cI

Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists

May 07, 2022

Scientists call for electronic waste to be mined for precious metals as supplies of new materials become ‘unsustainable’. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mSJ02Oc

Shop owners to be forced to rent out empty premises, government says

May 07, 2022

Ministers call boarded-up premises a "blight" and say councils need stronger powers over landlords. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LgZyIOm

Chelsea agree sale terms with LA Dodgers' Todd Boehly

The new owners will pay £4.25bn for the football club, including £2.5bn to be given to charity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/W6lgEZb

Families face debt squeeze as prices keep rising

Cost of living pressures mean a likely resurgence in people struggling to repay existing debt, a charity warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NpuXgO6

Facebook's Australia news ban overblocked on purpose, whistleblowers claim

A whistleblower group says Facebook deliberately overblocked a news ban affecting vital services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ag5yCwP

Morrisons makes last minute bid to save McColl's

The deal would aim to save as many of the 16,000 convenience store jobs at risk as possible. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6VWsjAU

House prices hit new record but growth set to slow

Prices rose by 1.1% in April but rising interest rates and inflation will dampen the market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6OZnLGj

Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US

Gucci joins a growing number of major companies that have started to accept digital currencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7Nl46Gt

Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US

Gucci joins a growing number of major companies that have started to accept digital currencies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7Nl46Gt

Cocaine found in coffee sent to Nespresso plant

Swiss police seized 500kg of the drug after workers found white powder in a shipment of coffee beans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Y5QnAhX

UK government sets out plans to rein in Big Tech

A regulator will have powers to fine firms such as Google and Meta if they fail to follow new rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RAVHUtu

UK government sets out plans to rein in Big Tech

A regulator will have powers to fine firms such as Google and Meta if they fail to follow new rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RAVHUtu

US markets see worst losses since 2020 after rate rise

The Dow falls by more than 3% as investors worry about how rising prices will hit growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ikAHxtr

Bill Gates on Elon Musk feud and Jeffrey Epstein meetings

May 04, 2022

The Microsoft tycoon talks to the BBC about divorce, conspiracy theories and Elon Musk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1pd4Zwb

China lockdown: What do zero-Covid policies mean for UK prices?

May 04, 2022

Lockdowns in some of China's major manufacturing areas are disrupting exports of goods to other countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Mu9St1F

Dubai a haven for wealthy Russians fleeing sanctions

May 04, 2022

Property purchases by Russians in Dubai surged by 67% in the first quarter of 2022, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pbFGMRe

LIC IPO: Insurance giant opens India's largest share sale

Nearly as old as the country, LIC is an insurance behemoth that has played a historic role in India. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2cTDtCf

Musk says Twitter may see 'slight cost' for businesses and governments

The multi-billionaire Tesla boss also said the platform "will always be free for casual users". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AjmFH9p

Musk says Twitter may see 'slight cost' for businesses and governments

The multi-billionaire Tesla boss also said the platform "will always be free for casual users". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AjmFH9p

£5m Virtual Reality centre launches in Portsmouth

The university centre received more than £3m in government funding to help businesses create VR. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2u9wPGD

'How a near-death experience inspired my business'

Dhruvin Patel talks about becoming an entrepreneur after surviving a terrifying accident. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Qzj9XD

The perfect storm increasing the cost of a crucial metal

Nickel is essential for batteries and stainless steel but suppliers are struggling to meet demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m67IGni

Brewdog boss James Watt plans to give staff 20% of his stake

James Watt owns a quarter of the fast-growing Aberdeenshire-based beer maker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KuokiRh

Australia raises rates for first time in 11 years

It puts extra strain on Australians - and Prime Minister Scott Morrison - ahead of a looming election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6fXlmbr

Trader made error in 'flash crash', Citigroup says

The benchmark Stockholm OMX 30 share index fell by 8% at one point on Monday morning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2S6xGju

Amazon will pay US staff travel expenses for abortions and other treatments

The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vEUdaIo

EU accuses Apple of breaking competition law over contactless payments

The US tech giant denies it is restricting rivals' access to its mobile payments technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HNFY3yR

Post office: Workers at 114 branches strike over pay

The Crown Post Offices will close for 24 hours as staff walk out in a dispute over pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/G1c67tj

Amazon will pay US staff travel expenses for abortions and other treatments

The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vEUdaIo

Shanghai lockdown: The hard life of a homeless deliveryman

Many riders face a lack of shelter and safety while delivering supplies in a locked down city. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/45fNZoh

Netflix cancels Meghan Markle animated series 'Pearl'

The announcement comes as the streaming giant makes cost cuts after subscriber numbers fell. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VCTWwNS

Netflix cancels Meghan Markle animated series 'Pearl'

The announcement comes as the streaming giant makes cost cuts after subscriber numbers fell. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VCTWwNS

Qantas promises direct flights from Sydney to London and New York

Australia's carrier says its new fleet will be capable of direct flights to any city in the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Pirq2Z6

Free-range eggs return as hens are allowed back outside

People can once again buy free-range eggs after measures to control a bird flu outbreak were relaxed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TFOhlVw

Eid celebrations squeezed by cost of living crisis

Some Muslim families celebrating the end of Ramadan are feeling the pinch of rising prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EzAlRUf

Unravelling Australia's complex jobs puzzle

An uneven recovery from the pandemic leaves graduates struggling to get on the career ladder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jo9g3cf

Snapchat's flying selfie drone

The company behind Snapchat and Spectacles is now selling a drone camera named Pixy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yOAbeFu

Asda chairman Stuart Rose: Food prices will keep rising