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Benefits are a gateway to support but some estimates suggest £15bn still goes unclaimed each year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0BkAN6Z

Ofcom urged to help end broadband loyalty penalty

Many long-standing customers pay more for broadband and mobile contracts than new customers do. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/G4PZU1n

Ofcom urged to help end broadband loyalty penalty

Many long-standing customers pay more for broadband and mobile contracts than new customers do. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/G4PZU1n

Starlink: Why is Elon Musk launching thousands of satellites?

The billionaire's SpaceX company hopes to provide an internet service from space. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ztbkqdT

Starlink: Why is Elon Musk launching thousands of satellites?

The billionaire's SpaceX company hopes to provide an internet service from space. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ztbkqdT

Fuel tax cut in UK among lowest in Europe, RAC says

The motoring group says the UK's fuel duty cut looks "paltry" compared to help given in other countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BvrtTjL

Post Office under pressure over victims' pay-outs

The chair of the Post Office scandal inquiry will issue a report to parliament unless progress is made. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/l0cWaIi

Octopus Energy asks government for £1bn to buy Bulb

The firm is seeking the funds, which will be paid back, to take over the collapsed firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uhxqecw

Ukraine grain tycoon killed in Russian shelling of Mykolaiv

One of Ukraine's richest men and his wife died in a heavy bombardment, the authorities said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Fj2iHXf

‘I lost £40,000 worth of crops in a field fire’

July 30, 2022

People are being urged to take extra care to avoid causing fires in the countryside during hot weather. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EZrhbKl

Train strike set to cause widespread disruption

Birmingham's Commonwealth Games and the kick-off to the football season are among the events affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eyERhZ0

Train strikes: 'I cycled 33 miles to get to a gig'

Many people's travel plans have been disrupted but some aren't willing to let train strikes get in their way. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8ZExkqv

WhatsApp: We won't lower security for any government

The tech giant's boss says he'd rather see the app blocked than weaken encryption under proposed laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/eFzKQlH

How Singapore is turning multi-storey car parks into farms

The densely populated South East Asian island nation imports more than 90% of the food it consumes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FqmQJgO

Hershey warns of Halloween treats shortage

Nestle chief executive Michele Buck says the firm "will not be able to fully meet consumer demand". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lu2tFZ7

Thousands of BT staff walk out in strike over pay

The union has warned people working from home. and broadband roll-out could be affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qCO3nhk

Details of £400 energy payment to households revealed

The money will be spread over six months but how it is received depends on how you pay your bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XPNFKwS

Network Rail starts consultation over job reforms

The move comes as the company and the RMT union can't agree a way forward on pay and jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VUyfJkI

Five money saving ideas for parents over summer

The cost of the school summer holiday is worrying many families struggling with rising prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BJd6UMl

Apple and Amazon sales up despite rising prices

The companies are closely watched for signs of how people are spending as the economy slows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YC4EqFI

US mortgage lender to pay $20m in redlining case

Prosecutors say staff at the company exchanged racist emails and dubbed minority communities "ghetto". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/atdeRO3

Lionesses set to make millions from Euro success

Euro victory could give England’s women’s football team a financial boost. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bmteK0M

Why Premier League teams are flocking back to Asia

Top football clubs have resumed pre-season Asian summer tours, after three years of Covid travel bans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XSfiN8v

Britishvolt: Electric car battery plant's funding confirmed

Britishvolt is building a huge factory in Northumberland, which it says will create 3,000 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DLMHvUF

Facebook owner Meta sees first ever sales decline

The owner of Instagram and WhatsApp faces increased competition from the likes of TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lo5XZfI

Train strikes: Drivers to walk out over pay on 13 August

Drivers at nine rail companies will walk out again next month, the union Aslef says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZkeQN5C

Gas prices soar as Russia cuts German supply

The Nord Stream 1 pipeline is now operating at just a fifth of its usual capacity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LaMvi2Y

McDonald's puts up price of cheeseburger for first time in 14 years

The fast food firm increases the price for the first time in 14 years due to growing cost pressures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ReJljhI

Gaming time has no link with levels of well-being, study finds

Researchers analysed the gaming habits of 39,000 players of big titles such as Animal Crossing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XeQfIjY

Pause benefit deductions for debt repayment - MPs

July 26, 2022

Households struggling through the cost-of-living crisis need some breathing space, MPs say in a report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3DMzhkt

Train strikes: Disruption expected with latest rail walkouts

July 26, 2022

Tens of thousands of rail workers are walking out in a dispute over pay, jobs and terms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qpvUgYR

Vow to tackle long waits to make a complaint

July 26, 2022

The financial regulator says new rules should tackle some of the biggest frustrations for consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7TRra0u

Amazon Prime subscription price raised by £1 a month

The £1-a-month rise comes after years in which the streaming service paid millions for football rights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OjK3rLq

Amazon Prime subscription price raised by £1 a month

The £1-a-month rise comes after years in which the streaming service paid millions for football rights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OjK3rLq

Convenience store spy cameras face legal challenge

Big Brother Watch campaigners says the "Orwellian" cameras at Southern Co-op shops breach people's rights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zkGQynF

Cost-of-living payments branded insufficient as energy bills soar

The Business Committee says payments should reflect higher than anticipated energy bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ovfQCm1

A mind-reading combat jet for the future

The Tempest fighter jet will have artificial intelligence tech to monitor and help the pilot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/q4DsQoV

Convenience store spy cameras face legal challenge

Big Brother Watch campaigners says the "Orwellian" cameras at Southern Co-op shops breach people's rights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zkGQynF

Google rules blocked children's diabetes app

An NHS-recommended app says Google will not permit it to send text message alerts about glucose levels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HFSlsjx

The tech helping to bring you your morning coffee

How Brazil, the world's largest grower of coffee, is turning to technology to boost production. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wd9VUqu

France energy: Air-conditioned shops will be told to shut doors to cut waste

New rules will force shops to keep doors shut when air conditioning is on and limit use of neon signs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/x3S0oJs

Chess robot breaks seven-year-old boy's finger during Moscow Open

The child was trying to make his next move at the Moscow Open when the robot grabbed him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JxwUBG2

China launches second module for its space station Heavenly Palace

Tiangong or Heavenly Palace is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2022. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wIMkqCs

Dover and Eurotunnel queues: Travellers warned of third day of delays

Families report sleeping in cars overnight on the approach to Eurotunnel, with waits of up to 21 hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3F2Dwmj

Cost of living: Saving money on our summer holiday

July 23, 2022

Millions of us are still determined to have a summer getaway but keeping an eye on spending. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4TmWaXw

Blake Lemoine: Google fires engineer who said AI tech has feelings

July 22, 2022

Blake Lemoine went public with his beliefs that Google's breakthrough Lamda technology is sentient. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KYAMRe8

Airport workers on travel problems

July 22, 2022

Pilots, flight attendants and a baggage handler tell us what is happening where they work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VeI4sh

World Cup to use drones to help protect stadiums

July 22, 2022

Venues in Qatar this winter will be defended from potential drone attacks by the unmanned aerial vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yYrMD6s

Cost of living: Families cut back on fuel and clothes as prices rise

Retailers say record price rises are making households concerned over what they can afford. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8cKBuHE

Snap shares slide as advertising slump hits sales

The California-based company is best known for the photo-sharing app Snapchat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/e0kl8up

Snap shares slide as advertising slump hits sales

The California-based company is best known for the photo-sharing app Snapchat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/e0kl8up

Tinder: Women's safety now at the heart of the app

The technology company is launching a partnership with domestic-violence campaign group No More. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GUR9he3

Inflation pushes UK government interest costs in June to fresh record

Interest payments made on government debt hit the highest level on record in June as inflation surged. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lPp5YOu

Baidu unveils new self-driving taxi in China

Baidu says its latest robo-taxi has the road skills of a driver with 20 years' experience. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/O9HpVdS

Baidu unveils new self-driving taxi in China

Baidu says its latest robo-taxi has the road skills of a driver with 20 years' experience. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O9HpVdS

US seizes stolen funds from suspected North Korean hackers

The Department of Justice has already returned ransom payments to two hospitals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qigL2hB

Tesla sells most of its Bitcoin holdings

The deal comes as the value of the cryptocurrency has plunged. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VBZagpM

Government used P&O ferries despite condemning firm

The Ministry of Defence said it used the operator, which ministers criticised for sacking 800 staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iAxXsGf

Tesla sells most of its Bitcoin holdings

The deal comes as the value of the cryptocurrency has plunged. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VBZagpM

Rogers outage: Why a network upgrade pushed millions in Canada offline

A Canadian telecoms giant is under pressure to ensure a network crash felt nationwide doesn't happen again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/R3bepfE

Netflix trials charging $2.99 for shared accounts

The streaming service is looking for new ways to make money as it loses subscribers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8Cuawy0

Rogers outage: Why a network upgrade pushed millions in Canada offline

A Canadian telecoms giant is under pressure to ensure a network crash felt nationwide doesn't happen again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/R3bepfE

Netflix loses almost a million subscribers

The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m1E5xTV

Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rY7mFOa

Why do companies get involved in social issues?

Firms are getting more vocal on social issues but why now and what do customers and employees want? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wdMlRjm

Netflix subscriber losses grow

The streaming giant saw subscribers fall by almost 1 million - not as much as feared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m1E5xTV

Twitter-Musk takeover dispute heading for October trial

Twitter hopes that the trial will end with a court order for Musk to complete a $44bn takeover bid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rY7mFOa

Uber to pay $2.2m to disabled riders over wait fees

July 18, 2022

The move settles claims that its wait time fees discriminated against passengers with disabilities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5XBWkMr

Holiday childcare costs: ‘It’s not worth going to work’

July 18, 2022

New research finds that holiday childcare costs have risen by 5% in the last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XKLp7sP

Cutting UK taxes now would be a mistake, says IMF

Tax cuts could be misguided and might boost inflation by strengthening spending, a top IMF official says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/basBg57

Amazon price matches Tesco as supermarkets fight for customers

The move by the online giant comes as supermarkets battle for shoppers amid the soaring cost of living from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GJK1jaR

Sri Lanka crisis is a warning to other Asian nations

Rising interest rates are making debt repayment costlier, putting Asian emerging markets at risk of default. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Q54AUV8

UK set to have world's biggest automated drone superhighway

Reading, Cambridge and Rugby are among the places set to be connected by drones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xeOblDu

UK set to have world's biggest automated drone superhighway

Reading, Cambridge and Rugby are among the places set to be connected by drones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xeOblDu

How to find food banks and community shops this summer

Charities are using Google Maps and other social media to alert people to food clubs and community shops. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lofxSkt

Union calls for heat limit law in workplaces

The GMB says workers need protection as a red warning for extreme heat in parts of England is due to begin. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gtMdHV0

M&S scraps 'best before' dates on fruit and veg to cut food waste

The High Street giant becomes the latest food retailer to take action to stop food being binned at home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VkF2SOK

Farnborough Airshow: Aerospace deals set to fly

July 16, 2022

Airbus and Boeing go head to head for deals as sustainability takes centre stage, while defence firms focus on the Ukraine effect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VRekMsF

UK tech talent shortage threatens to stifle growth in the industry

Despite well-paid jobs, there is not enough talent to fill vacancies, an industry body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jrsBHGO

Cost of living: 'I owe my mum £6,000 but I can't stop spending'

One in four are financially stretched but reluctant to curb spending, according to research seen exclusively by the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KNiDSJH

Sri Lanka: Central banker warns country faces shutdown without stable government

Nandalal Weerasinghe says everyone will suffer if no stable government is formed soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZXaW162

Bill Gates vows to drop off world's rich list

The Microsoft co-founder says he will move a further $20bn into his philanthropic foundation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NPy9fad

Amazon to create 4,000 new UK jobs

The online retailer is taking on thousands more staff as it continues to expand in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/l3xbyMU

Rail workers to strike for another two days in August

Workers at Network Rail and 14 train operators will now strike on 18 and 20 August, as well as 27 July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QWmVa7F

First cost-of-living payments start to arrive in accounts

The first £326 payment will be paid by the end of July, the government has said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/THGCNw2

Heatwave: When is it too hot to work?

With much of the UK facing a heatwave, when is it too hot to work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GkJuYHb

What are airports doing to avoid summer holiday chaos?

The mammoth effort underway to prepare the aviation sector for 'super peak' getaway period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/B8ZGNUA

IMF warns of 'darkening' global economic outlook

The International Monetary Fund hints it will downgrade its expectations for global economic growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2cuoRGU

Online Safety Bill put on hold until new prime minister in place

The bill's passage through Parliament has been delayed until MPs return from summer break. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Dgtcx3C

BMW introduces new heated seat subscription in UK

The company says the £15 per month payment allows UK drivers to "experiment" with features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RV7yjd9

Australia probes retail giants Bunnings and Kmart over customer 'faceprints'

The use of facial recognition technology by two retail giants is unethical, an advocacy group says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WaTQDb

Australia probes retail giants Bunnings and Kmart over customer 'faceprints'

The use of facial recognition technology by two retail giants is unethical, an advocacy group says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WaTQDb

Cost of living: Why we've given up our family car for bicycles

One family ditched their car in favour in cycling more than a year ago, and haven't looked back. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oW9CzwB

Businesses urge PM candidates to focus on growth and tax

CBI business lobby group calls for "credible and bold plans for growth" in a letter to candidates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oTfbOkN

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase deal

Twitter sues billionaire Elon Musk in an attempt to force through his $44bn deal to buy the social media giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hzZ21KR

Heardle Spotify move hits sour note with some fans

Streamer Spotify says the interactive song-guessing game it has bought is a tool for music discovery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pIgmvW1

Network Rail puts fresh pay offer to unions

The rail track firm says the offer is worth more than 5%, but unions say it is a real terms pay cut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BMozcJl

Retail sales fall at fastest rate since lockdown

The current drop in sales has not been seen "since the depths of the pandemic", a UK retail body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NeYPEBc

The soaring costs stretching holidaymakers budgets

Brits heading abroad could face paying more for everything from car hire to meals out from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37yF8Bx

Can the right smell make you more productive?

With more people working from home there's growing interest in making the home smell better. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uUPikt7

The video game prescribed by doctors to treat ADHD

A US game has got regulatory approval to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YDsx2FA

Data watchdog reprimands government over pandemic WhatsApp use

There was a risk information on the handling of the pandemic could have been lost, a report says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hD4WxZ0

No plans for windfall tax on electricity producers

Unlike a one-off tax on oil and gas firms, electricity generators will not be subject to the policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8MjzJhV

Macau shuts down casinos following Covid outbreak

The city has recorded around 1,500 coronavirus cases since mid-June, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xUL1mqQ

Tax cut competition could turn ugly

An ageing society and a shrinking workforce could overshadow intended tax policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FHzGAZT

Birmingham airport flights delayed longest in 2021

But punctuality improved across all UK airports due to fewer flights caused by Covid restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sK9jWD6

Uber Files: Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber

Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pznxWBr

Flights will be more expensive, says IATA's Willie Walsh

Soaring fuel costs will be reflected in airline ticket prices, Willie Walsh warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/K6ZlBY4

Tory leadership race: Rivals battle over tax cutting pledges

Tax has emerged as a key battleground in the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QNFnwVh

Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt join Conservative Party leadership race

Contenders to replace Boris Johnson begin to set out their stalls - with many pledging lower taxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZxrWLHP

Elon Musk ends $44bn bid to buy Twitter

The Tesla chief says he is backing out because of the high number of spam accounts on the platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OrKB2bI

Elon Musk ends $44bn bid to buy Twitter

The Tesla chief says he is backing out of the deal, alleging multiple breaches of agreement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OrKB2bI

The teenagers helping to save - not spend - their parents' money

As families are hit by rapidly rising prices, one group of teenagers is taking budgeting lessons home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6mF3x2W

How science is making chocolate taste even better

Cocoa beans go through a fermentation process that scientists say can be more precisely controlled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tzB5pob

Who is Rishi Sunak?

The former chancellor has launched a bid to be the next prime minister. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/im9DnCl

Jet2 says airports ‘woefully ill-prepared’

The airline said holiday disruption across the airline industry was "inexcusable" . from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RJl8tvC

Manchester Airports Group posts £320m annual loss

Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands passenger numbers are still down on pre-Covid levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/L3kbCpq

Calls for downblousing to be made a criminal offence in England and Wales

The Law Commission wants to strengthen the law to protect victims of intimate image abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tYgXoCy

House prices defy expectations to hit record

The average house price reached £294,845 in June but Halifax expects growth to slow. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jUo42CF

Sri Lanka president asks Russia's Vladimir Putin for help to buy fuel

July 06, 2022

The country says it is close to running out of petrol amid its worst economic crisis since 1948. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QA31IOx

Most only have £500 of savings says Lloyds boss

July 06, 2022

Charlie Nunn says many households have little buffer in their accounts for harder times ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QmGfabx

Bank of England vows to bring down inflation

July 06, 2022

The bank's chief economist says its focus is getting prices down and making life affordable again. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IPExi4j

The Range pulls bikini and bride weight loss items

Shoppers complained that dieting wall plaques to collect £1 for every pound lost body shame women. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EKNaVYX

Most only have £500 of savings says Lloyds boss

Charlie Nunn says many households have little buffer in their accounts for harder times ahead. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QmGfabx

UK household energy bills to hit £3,000 per year

Energy price rises mean a surge in winter fuel bills are expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZxX3rCN

Tech firms told to do better on child abuse images

The government is giving Ofcom extra powers to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ZHgKvhw

Two million workers free from National Insurance

Employees can now earn £12,570 a year before paying National Insurance tax, up from £9,880 a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/91iIhe2

Norway calls off gas strikes that risked UK supply

The Norwegian government has stepped in to stop strikes that threatened to suspend UK gas deliveries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lBJm8Si

Sainsbury's warns household budgets to get tighter

Pressure on consumer finances is set to increase over the rest of the year, the supermarket says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9y6r0RI

DHL investment plan to create 3,500 jobs

The plans are part of a £190m investment to create and expand depots. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uAd1oWQ

Chinese property developers accept farm produce for homes

China's once-booming property market has been hit hard by the country's zero-Covid policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DaXjesW

NHS trials using drones to deliver chemotherapy drugs

A pilot scheme will courier chemotherapy drugs from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight, NHS England says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RVS3Bo9

Sri Lanka: 'I can’t afford milk for my babies'

As fuel, food and medicines run out, Sri Lanka is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, the UN warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZeEtLUs

Cost of living: Firms warned consumers want more than low prices

Companies must be transparent and flexible with customers facing budget pressures, an expert warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YZ0CWLk

Hospices hit by rising costs and falling donations

Hospices across the UK are being squeezed by rising inflation, charities warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yqIPbg8

Pret sales jump as it focuses on towns and suburbs

Pret A Manger's stores outside London now account for most of the sandwich chain's growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tfMGv6c

School dinners: Beef off the menu as costs rise

Menus have fewer options and some schools are switching to cheaper meat from abroad, caterers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IpVajoO

Sri Lanka energy minister warns petrol stocks about to run dry

The crisis-hit country's next shipment of petrol is not due to arrive until later this month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9iuTBsd

Army's YouTube and Twitter accounts hacked

The British Army says it is investigating after videos and posts for cryptocurrency appeared on its accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1oKjVrG

MPs call for UK ban on two Chinese CCTV firms

Sixty-seven MPs and Lords have said Hikvision and Dahua surveillance equipment should be banned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Q2sPmVA

Number of pubs falls by 7,000 in a decade

The number of pubs in England and Wales continues to decline, new research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vJZMP68

Worse to come for food price rises, warns industry

Shop prices may not hit their peak until next year, says the The Food and Drink Federation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OoyfJFh

Argentina's finance minister makes sudden exit

Martin Guzmán's departure leaves a big question mark over Argentina's future economic policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QgpW3um

Fighting for rights for workers undergoing fertility treatment

Proposed legislation would require employers to give staff time off work to attend fertility appointments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FNLXi1S

The supermarket rows you don't usually hear about

The spat between Heinz and Tesco has shone a light on the challenges facing suppliers and retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Uan3sbM

Flight cancellations aim to ease summer chaos

BA and Heathrow say the move will help minimise disruption for passengers during the peak season. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/739kqOY

Missing Cryptoqueen: Is Dr Ruja Ignatova the biggest Bitcoin holder?