Latest World News

Ben Gray explains why he turned his home into a bakery in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bsigTIG

Solar panel sales boom as energy bills soar

More people are turning to renewable energy as a way to cut energy costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AoZp3xq

What will happen to energy bills and mortgages? Upcoming dates to be aware of

Dates to look out for over the next few months that might have an impact on your finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OHJ5ZsS

US chip makers hit by new China export rule

Nvidia says two of its top computing chips were affected by a "new license requirement" for exporting to China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bZmFCN3

US chip makers hit by new China export rule

Nvidia says two of its top computing chips were affected by a "new license requirement" for exporting to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bZmFCN3

Meet the BBC’s 'undercover voters' for the US midterms

An investigation into what US voters see on social media in the run-up to the midterm elections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MSbVAnq

Ovo Energy boss proposes plan to stave off household bill crisis

Steven Fitzpatrick has sent the government a 10-point plan to cut energy bills based on earnings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ML0QTGB

Snapchat to cut a fifth of jobs

The social media platform is restructuring as advertisers worry about the economy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fsrMv7n

Royal Caribbean partners with SpaceX for faster internet

Royal Caribbean says it will use SpaceX's Starlink internet system for its entire fleet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gMGbJv6

Royal Caribbean partners with SpaceX for faster internet

Royal Caribbean says it will use SpaceX's Starlink internet system for its entire fleet. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gMGbJv6

Royal Mail staff go on strike again over pay row

The strikes will disrupt delivery of packages and letters, and further strikes are planned for September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XfzBGUK

Laybuy to share details of buy now, pay later debt

The buy now, pay later provide will share information with credit reference agency Experian. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zelh5k7

Persil advert banned for misleading green claims

A advert for Persil laundry detergent has been banned for "unsubstantiated" eco claims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gYn1NJG

Kochava faces legal action over sale of location data

Federal Trade Commission says the data could be used to track visits to reproductive-health clinics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/je9CTvI

Ryanair will grow even faster in recession, boss says

People will still fly during a downturn but they will choose low-fare airlines, Michael O'Leary says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MIC4ma3

Mukesh Ambani: India tycoon launches $25bn 5G rollout plan

Mukesh Ambani says his firm is also working with Google to develop a budget 5G smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SXkjbO4

Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CfxoVjI

Energy bill support plea from brewers and pubs

Pub and brewery bosses warn they risk closure this winter as they struggle to cope with soaring bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/h0R5G2o

Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CfxoVjI

UK looks to Sweden for a solution to nuclear waste

After decades of experimentation Sweden is ahead of the UK when dealing with nuclear waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0ATDnrz

US shares fall on threat of interest rate rises

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell warned of further interest rate rises to calm inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RrsYnav

Felixstowe port strike: Union warns of further action

An eight-day strike at the UK's busiest container port ends with no movement on a 7% pay offer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Lo9rsVF

Energy bills could break firms, warns ex-chancellor

Alistair Darling says the new prime minister must quickly take "bold action" to help with soaring costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0CiKF6a

EU faces awful winters without gas cap - minister

Calls mount for an EU-wide cap on the price of gas and its decoupling from electricity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1oFP5Rd

Asia stock markets slide on interest rate concerns

August 28, 2022

It comes after Jerome Powell, the head of the US Federal Reserve, warned of more hikes to come. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pQHNKGg

Store closures at lowest level for seven years

August 28, 2022

Betting shops and banks are in decline but the restaurant sector is growing, new data suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/joi0tCG

UK's biggest unions propose co-ordinated strikes this autumn

August 28, 2022

The UK's largest unions, Unite and Unison, call for a joined-up approach as they fight for better pay deals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ztlCvM

Solar panel sales boom as energy bills soar

August 27, 2022

More people are turning to renewable energy as a way to cut energy costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/40mlFQ7

Energy bills: Middle earners will need help with rising prices too, says chancellor

August 26, 2022

Even people on incomes of £45,000 are likely to need help with rising energy prices, Nadhim Zahawi says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kjxwbEX

Drop-off fees hiked at most busy airports - RAC

August 26, 2022

The motoring group says it appears airports are trying to recoup pandemic losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JYOFVQa

Jerome Powell: US stock markets down after interest rate warning

August 26, 2022

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says further interest rate hikes are likely in coming months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZuLAJN3

CEO Secrets: Mopping the floor and a lesson in feedback

Steve Vamos of accounting software firm Xero shares his business advice for the CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yCsqibU

Direct sales: 'My dream job turned into a nightmare'

A BBC investigation reveals tough working conditions and the potential exploitation of young sales agents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wYNf6P

Greece promotes smaller islands in post-Covid tourism push

Greece promotes its lesser-known holiday destinations, but do locals embrace the trend? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ad6Tw2y

Port of Felixstowe strike will cost us a stack of money - haulier

Companies talk of how they expect the eight-day strike at the Port of Felixstowe to affect them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zCuhLPQ

What to do with clothes you no longer wear

New services offer convenient tailoring and repurposing of clothes in a bid to make them last longer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/L9wnyaF

Can a sleepy Japanese town become Asia's Silicon Valley?

A school for tech entrepreneurs will open its doors in April 2023 in the Tokushima town of Kamiyama. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CwgmOcy

Covid: Qantas and Air NZ signal worst of pandemic is over

The national carriers of Australia and New Zealand posted annual losses for the third year in a row. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/d94DBoW

What will happen to energy bills and mortgages? Upcoming dates to be aware of

Dates to look out for over the next few months that might have an impact on your finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fo3kuy9

Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam

Thousands of users reported issues on Wednesday as a glitch hit the social media site's homepage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/17uMy3v

Would industry plan to slash energy bills work?

Energy suppliers are in agreement about a potential plan to cap energy bills, but doubts remain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gaiULIh

British Gas to donate 10% of profits to help cut bills

Britain's biggest energy supplier will offer more grants for those in need, amid rising prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Px9TdFm

YouTube to show ads educating users about fake news

The pilot scheme will run in eastern Europe to help combat disinformation about Ukrainian refugees. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fFEYl1H

Minimum wage should rise to £15 for all workers, says TUC

A higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s, the Trades Union Congress says from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lKYwfHB

Eurotunnel Le Shuttle: Passengers stuck for hours inside tunnel

"Several people were freaking out," said one traveller, after a Calais to Folkestone train was evacuated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0RMumi1

India tycoon Adani in hostile bid for news channel NDTV

Gautam Adani's move has drawn attention because he is seen as being close to PM Modi. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8z6JDNb

Inflation: Who is benefitting from soaring prices?

Many households are feeling the pinch of higher prices, but which sectors are benefitting from them? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9HmvSz2

Three million households waiting for £150 energy rebate

Councils were expected to start making the payments from April but have until 30 September to do so. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bGPNOtI

Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count

Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9VIt6nT

Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count

Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9VIt6nT

Elon Musk subpoenas Jack Dorsey ahead of Twitter court battle

The billionaire has subpoenaed Twitter's co-founder in hope it will help him end his deal to buy the site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Lqe0aHy

PwC sued by worker over 'pub golf' head injury

An auditor at one of the UK's largest accountancy firms claims a drinking game left him injured. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gA0Cr9B

Tory leadership: Choose tax cuts or help with bills, Sunak warns Truss

The Tory leadership rivals clash over their plans to tackle the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hZlEpKt

Sizewell C: Boris Johnson backs Suffolk nuclear power plant funding

The Sizewell C plant is expected to cost £20bn and could provide the UK with 7% of its electricity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DHB3LK4

Iconic Shanghai sights go dark as drought hits power supply

Power cuts elsewhere in China have also hit major manufacturers of cars and smartphones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lZUgahV

China cuts lending rates as property market struggles

August 21, 2022

The country's central bank lowered the five-year mortgage rate by 1.5 percentage points on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qiG6zYO

Do new school uniform rules save parents money?

August 21, 2022

Schools now have to take unnecessary logos off uniforms, but so far not all parents are benefitting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/G5Ea0pF

Plans to cut energy bills if peak-time use avoided

August 21, 2022

How homes can get discounts if they use less electricity at peak times are close to being announced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lsX5gz4

Felixstowe: Strike set to begin at UK's biggest container port

Workers will walk out at the Port of Felixstowe which handles almost half of the UK container cargo. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LdDbTyj

Is there a green solution to the vinyl record backlog?

Green Vinyl Records is taking the vinyl out of vinyl to offer more environmentally-friendly LPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vI2hlzS

Over-50s turn to housesharing as rental costs rise

More older people are turning to house-sharing as renting costs soar, a leading flat-sharing website says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/04h5NaQ

Is there a green solution to the vinyl record backlog?

Green Vinyl Records is taking the vinyl out of vinyl to offer more environmentally-friendly LPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vI2hlzS

P&O Ferries won't face criminal action over mass sacking of staff

August 19, 2022

The Insolvency Service said there was no likely prospect of conviction, but a civil investigation is ongoing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eMGoD9V

Rail strikes: Only 20% of rail services expected to run

August 19, 2022

The sixth one-day strike of the summer will see football fans and festival-goers make other travel plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/57JLZm0

Cost-of-renting: Young, struggling and short of cash

August 19, 2022

We hear from young people finding it hard to afford their rent, as well as a landlord facing rising costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lxeUYA

Consumer confidence hits record low as prices soar

Shoppers concerns come in the face of "soaring cost-of-living and bleak economic prospects", says research. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yMeWvKX

Doubts cast over Elon Musk's Twitter bot claims

Elon Musk thinks a third of visible Twitter accounts could be bots, but researchers have their reservations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Ved3l9S

Growing share of under-30s pay unaffordable rent

The proportion of under-30s spending a third of their pay on rent is at a five-year high, data suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wp6Ims5

Why more people are working from home on Fridays

While there are benefits to ending the week at home, Friday after work drinks could be fizzling out. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qPMrfLb

Experts warn no easy answers to how safe self-driving cars should be

A government expert body advising on the ethics of driverless cars warns of many tricky problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3AsWJQG

Experts warn no easy answers to how safe self-driving cars should be

A government expert body advising on the ethics of driverless cars warns of many tricky problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AsWJQG

Starbucks ordered to reinstate fired Memphis staff

The decision comes amid a tense fight between Starbucks and labour organisers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DW7CznS

Cash use set to survive pandemic slump

Although cards remain a far more popular way to pay, cash is a preferred option for many, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lH6b07f

TikTok to teach influencers about US mid-term election rules

The platform says it is to do more to ensure influencers understand that it prohibits paid political ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pvzsidw

How to make movies without a huge carbon footprint

The film and TV industry is switching towards greener energy sources but the transition has challenges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JNwrqmC

The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage

With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DarB6VI

High and low-tech ways to tackle India's water crisis

India's water situation requires a big investment in tech and many small projects on the ground. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/E3xjUSq

Economic slowdown: China urges push to boost sluggish economy

Premiere Li Keqiang called for a 'sense of urgency' to reverse a zero-Covid led slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nt3cHek

Young watch almost seven times less TV than over-65s - Ofcom

The average 16 to 24-year-old watches TV for 53 minutes a day compared with nearly six hours for over-65s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EiqZxaP

Backing for Adam Neumann's new firm prompts outrage

Adam Neumann's financial backers say he's a "visionary leader" but others have doubts over his latest plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BF1GLcs

Young watch almost seven times less TV than over-65s - Ofcom

The average 16 to 24-year-old watches TV for 53 minutes a day compared with nearly six hours for over-65s. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EiqZxaP

Inflation: Why price rises may feel even worse than they are

Your own personal inflation rate could be higher than official figures suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p9xmXb1

UK to receive shipment of Australian gas next week

As Europe looks for alternatives to Russian energy, the UK is set to get an LNG delivery from Australia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NUqQGAh

Real wages fall at fastest rate on record

Regular pay between April and June was down 3% on the year when taking into account inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MT0FXY2

Chinese internet giants hand algorithm data to government

Alibaba and Tiktok-owner ByteDance are among firms that have shared information with regulators. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uo4XVaf

Chinese internet giants hand algorithm data to government

Alibaba and Tiktok-owner ByteDance are among firms that have shared information with regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uo4XVaf

Blackmore Bond collapse: FCA failed to act before people lost life savings

BBC Panorama reveals evidence suggesting the FCA could have acted earlier before a fund collapsed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UeZOB6i

Shanghai Covid: Ikea shoppers flee attempt to lock down store

Video shows people running out of the store in Xuhui district as guards tried to shut them in. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9mDEMtB

UK to cut taxes on imports from developing countries

The scheme means products such as clothes, shoes and foods will benefit from lower or zero tariffs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rU9EjsR

Cost of living: Government to simplify broadband access

The government says new system will give those receiving benefits better access to cheaper broadband. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MDm8CJh

Not just hardest up that need bill help - Sir Keir Starmer

The Labour leader tells the BBC his proposal to freeze energy prices for all is a good use of public money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Vxk3fSM

Russia reopens bond market to non-hostile investors

The Moscow Exchange sealed off its markets in February when the country invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zrXqVvY

Keir Starmer calls for extra tax on oil and gas producers

The party says this would help fund a freeze of the energy price cap through the winter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/win6yDV

Nursery closures: Parents left without childcare as providers shut

A campaign group says it has been "inundated" with messages about nurseries going out of business suddenly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/n3HLwS0

Workers going into office just 1.5 days a week, survey suggests

This compares to an average of 3.8 days a week pre-pandemic, research by a consultancy finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/469OVZN

The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage

With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0nEz9Jx

Rail fares in England to rise below inflation rate, ministers say

The increase will also begin in March, rather than January, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oIExSyF

Reduced Avanti West Coast timetable in place due to staff shortages

Operator Avanti West Coast says it is being introduced "to ensure a reliable service". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mVYXGkF

Cost of living: Keir Starmer set to call for energy price cap freeze

The Labour leader will set out his plan on Monday - with no detail yet on how the freeze would be funded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/w8pR2q3

Saudi Aramco: Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profit

The staggering profit comes amid soaring oil prices in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/W157wNb

UK economy shrinks between April and June

The economy contracted by 0.1% in the second quarter of the year, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IWp8Jjn

Liz Truss defends energy firms saying profit is not evil

The Tory leader hopeful says profit is not "dirty" and windfall taxes were about "bashing business". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aSQTYyt

Government proposes more help for energy-intensive firms

Sectors like steel, paper and glass that use a lot of power could be set to receive more support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UzHNBI8

Argentina rate hiked to 69.5% as inflation hits 20-year high

The move comes as figures showed inflation in South America's second largest economy hit a 20-year high. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/J2XtdQK

Lee Jae-yong: Why South Korea just pardoned the Samsung 'prince'

Lee Jae-yong, who was convicted for bribery and embezzlement, has been granted a presidential pardon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8ZD29U4

J&J to replace talc-based powder with cornstarch after cancer lawsuits

By 2023 J&J will make all its baby powder using cornstarch following legal battles over talc's safety. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m4IUHLQ

Meta's chatbot says the company 'exploits people'

The new prototype doesn't think much of the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, either. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dKOw9p4

Meta's chatbot says the company 'exploits people'

The new prototype doesn't think much of the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, either. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dKOw9p4

Disney plans ad-funded streaming and overtakes Netflix

The media giant is gaining subscribers as it details plans to launch an ad-supported service in December. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/U4gykjL

Ryanair boss O'Leary says the era of €10 flights is over

Flights will be more expensive because war in Ukraine has pushed up oil prices, Michael O'Leary tells the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/420zTAQ

The Russian billionaire daring to speak out about Putin

Boris Mints calls Putin's invasion of Ukraine "vile", adding the war is a result of his "madness". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a81ezbQ

Heatwave: When is it too hot to work?

With much of the UK enduring another period of hot weather, some workers will face very high temperatures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a3FnkYq

Disney plans ad-funded streaming and overtakes Netflix

The media giant is gaining subscribers as it details plans to launch an ad-supported service in December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/U4gykjL

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk sells another $6.9bn of Tesla shares

The multi-billionaire says he needs the money in case he is forced to buy Twitter for $44bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/P0YknTB

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk sells another $6.9bn of Tesla shares

The multi-billionaire says he needs the money in case he is forced to buy Twitter for $44bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P0YknTB

Fast food giant Domino's pulls out of the birthplace of pizza

The fast food giant's pandemic-related exit from Italy was celebrated by some social media users. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fSlUPXx

Ministers to meet energy giants over cost of living

Nadhim Zahawi and Kwasi Kwarteng will speak to bosses of gas and electricity firms to discuss rising costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VzAN9Uu

Households already in debt as energy bills rise

Six million UK households owe over £200 to energy suppliers, according to a survey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rlqFOdp

China property crisis: Why homeowners stopped paying their mortgages

The country's property sector is struggling with a cash crunch, forcing buyers to take extreme steps. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wO8ikob

Restore Avanti rail services or end contract, leaders tell government

Drastically reduced rail services between Manchester and London are "unacceptable", say city mayors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QZoEFep

Warning energy prices to hit over £4,200 in January

Consultancy Cornwall Insight now forecasts a typical household will pay £4,266 a year for energy, from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GrKHVo3

Cost of living: The people using OnlyFans as a second job to help with bills

A campaign group says more young people are joining the site because of the rising cost of living. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jkhZl43

WhatsApp: Mark Zuckerberg reveals new privacy features

The changes will let users silently leave group chats and control who sees their online status. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sQOYoAd

John Lewis boss: I've never seen the economy like this

Dame Sharon White says worker shortages will fuel inflation further with more people retiring early. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mdY15ao

Supermarket food could soon carry eco-labels - study

Scientists hope that a scoring system will lead manufacturers to compete over sustainability. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Qb8jaZq

Boris Johnson rules out immediate cost-of-living measures

It comes as business boss Tony Danker warns the UK cannot "afford a summer of government inactivity". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vh7xB6w

Olive oil prices to rise as heatwave hits production

Prices in supermarkets could increase by 20-25% later this year, one leading exporter tells the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gCOV6HU

China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments

China’s massive economy is being threatened by a crisis in the real estate market. As developers spiral into debt, some people have decided to move into unfinished apartments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lMRHOJS

Avanti West Coast suspends sales and cuts timetables

Avanti West Coast says its limited timetables will run until further notice due to staff shortages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QE10nMq

Qantas asks executives to work as baggage handlers for three months

The airline's head of operations has asked for 100 volunteers to fill the roles for three months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hSu6yfq

Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors to buy Ford car plant in India

The American motor industry giant announced last year that it would close its Indian car factories. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HWYIPKE

JetBlue Airline boss over-hiring to beat staff exodus

Low-fare carrier JetBlue said it is a necessary policy when recruiting, as the industry re-starts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SbGqI9Z

Cost of living: People turning back to cash as prices rise

Post Offices handled a record £801m in personal cash withdrawals in July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SWO12Du

The lockdown side-hustles that turned into full-time businesses

The pandemic turned some people into savvy entrepreneurs but how many have ditched their day job? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uYxa0CA

Climate change: Tears of joy as US bill clears Senate hurdle

The plans - which aim to reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - still needs House approval. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Xgf7xeM

Liz Truss will seek to bring in National Insurance cut immediately

The Tory leadership contender's team believe the move could happen within days if she became PM. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0sW5nVp

Energy bills: What do I do if I can't pay?

Charities warn against not paying for energy bills as a campaign to refuse to pay builds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ahz9IBk

Is there anything green about plastic grass?

More people are swapping real lawns for fake but experts are worried about its environmental impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WVD4hGt

Port Talbot: Tata Steel faces crunch-time, professor warns

There are fears the Port Talbot site may shut if a deal to help cut carbon emissions is not struck. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MsjvIR2

Cost of living: Over a third cut back on essentials

More than a third of Britons are cutting back on food to cope with higher costs, a new report has shown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38DYjuM

Felixstowe: Workers at key UK port to strike for eight days

Around 1,900 staff at Britain's largest container port will walk-out in a dispute over pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vP9dBKQ

Bank's recession warning matters to everyone

Times are already hard but the Bank of England says they'll get worse and stay that way until late 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HfWJBtX

US jobs growth jumps in July despite slowdown fears

Firms added far more jobs than expected last month as interest rates rise to tackle inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FHQfcPt

How will a recession hit the UK housing market?

The UK economy is forecast to shrink this year but what will it mean for first-time home buyers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fuPlKBh

Bank of England governor warns of soaring prices becoming 'embedded'

August 04, 2022

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey defends decision to raise interest rates by the most in 27 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tYKnNIf

Evergrande gets $818m as football stadium land deal cancelled

August 04, 2022

The announcement comes as the heavily-indebted Chinese property firm tries to raise cash to repay debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vLoYCc5

UK hiring slowing down as recession looms

August 04, 2022

The recruitment blitz that followed the pandemic is cooling, according to a jobs report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7nchb6m

UK Parliament closes TikTok account after China data warning

Senior MPs had raised data security concerns and had called for the account to be taken down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BLd2bGJ

'If interest rates go up I'll owe an extra £250 a month on my loans'

Four people anticipating a change in their circumstances ahead of the expected rise in interest rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OG4k7cU

Booking.com scam: Tourists descend on north London private home

A woman says she feels vulnerable after dozens of tourists arrived at her private home throughout July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lFzt6nX

Booking.com scam: Tourists descend on north London private home

A woman says she feels vulnerable after dozens of tourists arrived at her private home throughout July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lFzt6nX

Ukraine war: UN chief Guterres slams oil and gas firms' 'grotesque greed'

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says it is "immoral" to profit from the energy crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zogQUZO

Cost of living: Small garages want petrol prices cut at chains

Independent fuel sellers say supermarkets are not reflecting wholesale costs at the pump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5OaVKpN

Football fans warned to beware of fake ticket scams

The return of the Premier League could see fraudsters trick devoted fans out of hundreds of pounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PJCnfRm

Stephen King testifies against merger of publishing giants

The cult author said claims the tie-up would not hinder competition were "a little bit ridiculous". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O6TgLb0

Airbnb bookings hit record high as travel recovers

Rising prices did not deter travellers, the lodging website said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38ENtdU

Uber attracts record number of drivers as cost of living bites

The ride-hailing app had been facing a driver shortage, leading to long waiting times for customers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kFSKwjC

Airbnb bookings hit record high as travel recovers

Rising prices did not deter travellers, the lodging website said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38ENtdU

BP reports huge profits as energy bills soar

The firm reported profits of $8.45bn in the second quarter of the year as oil and gas prices jumped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UNKnjFW

Cost of living: Energy bills forecast to hit £3,615 a year

Many families are already facing soaring costs, with UK inflation at the highest in 40 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/voxc56t

Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to compete in the world's second-largest internet market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/w520cfU

Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to compete in the world's second-largest internet market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/w520cfU

BA suspends sales of short-haul tickets from Heathrow

The airline suspends sales for a week in response to the airport's cap on passenger numbers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hD4sVvN

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