Latest World News

Thousands of transport workers are striking in an ongoing row over pay, jobs and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uI437ZP

Roblox removes 'meat grinder' Ukraine v Russia game

The War on Larkiv game was accepted and promoted by the world's largest children's game platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Lcop9kQ

Liz Truss admits disruption after tax cut pledges

The prime minister acknowledges that her economic plans will "involve disruption in the short term". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pWYBJmy

Messages reveal how Musk and Twitter boss fell out

New text messages between Musk and Twitter boss Parag Agrawal reveal how the relationship broke down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yh0Rimj

Molly Russell: Social media a factor in teenager's death, coroner says

Molly Russell, 14, viewed social media posts about self-harm and suicide before taking her own life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/r2G0PVE

EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LHd1zRc

New growth figures suggest UK not in recession

The economy grew in the second quarter of this year, but it remains smaller than pre-Covid levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pjlukRw

Nike feels squeeze from strong dollar and discounts

September 29, 2022

The sportswear giant's shares fell by more than 9% in after-hours trading in New York. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bZOtf3H

US points finger at Russia over gas pipeline sabotage

September 29, 2022

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jCM7nlV

Mini-budget: PM to meet head of OBR following market turmoil

September 29, 2022

Liz Truss and the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will meet the independent forecaster the OBR on Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LQ3ITOj

Energy bills: Householders urged to read meters before October price rise

The average annual household energy bill in the UK will rise from £1,971 to £2,500. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wHKy9LY

Thousands complain to HMRC about tax repayments

The number of people complaining to HMRC about companies claiming tax repayments on their behalf has tripled in two years, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/t60Vzyx

Can my mortgage offer be withdrawn? And other questions

BBC News personal-finance correspondent Kevin Peachey answers your mortgage questions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WDtgGjM

Rail strikes: Passengers urged not to travel during walkout

Network Rail say just one in 10 services will run and some areas will have no trains on Saturday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IKYLDec

Bank emergency move driven by pension fund fears

The huge tax cutting plans in Friday's mini-budget sparked unprecedented moves in financial markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AJdw538

EU Commission to make it easier to sue over AI products

People harmed by such items and digital ones like drones will have easier access to legal help. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/t3PinmT

Mortgage deals withdrawn in record numbers over rate rise fears

The number of mortgage products available has now halved since the start of December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tx6u7qh

Wall Street firms fined $1.8bn over staff messages

Barclays, UBS and Goldman Sachs were among the 16 firms named by regulators in the probe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3TxiJ0s

Data sharing: MoD and Home Office ignored people's data requests - ICO

Data watchdog says it is naming and shaming seven organisations for failing to share information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UewxyOD

Cost of living: Margarine prices rise, but blueberries get cheaper

Food inflation soared to its highest rate on record in September, according to an index. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/i2N9fq7

IMF sounds alarm on UK tax cut plans

The UK government proposals will work at "cross purposes" with the cost-of-living fight, the IMF says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HZ1n4mS

Royal Mail workers to hold 19 days of strike action

It will cover the Christmas build-up, including key shopping days Black Friday and Cyber Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yOSErG0

Nord Stream: Mystery leaks in Russia gas pipelines spark warnings

The Nord Stream undersea gas network to Europe has sustained "unprecedented" damage in recent days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Yfk3mgs

iPhone in India: Apple makes new handset in India in shift from China

The announcement marks the technology giant's latest move to diversify its supply chains outside China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RdZvh5Q

Tim Cook: 'No good excuse' for lack of women in tech

Apple chief executive tells the BBC the tech sector needs more women in order to thrive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30fKaHy

Cost of living: Millions forced to turn to second jobs, report finds

More than five million people have taken on additional jobs, according to a report by Royal London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/geRbjOH

Russia's gas pipeline leaking into Baltic Sea - Denmark

Denmark sets up a banned zone near the Bornholm island, where a Nord Stream 2 leak is reported. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/o1YhyDS

TikTok may be fined £27m for failing to protect children

The video-sharing platform has been issued with a final notice of intent by the UK's data watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/b8jvwhr

Interpol seeks arrest of failed crypto-firm boss Do Kwon

Agency asks police forces around the world to seek and detain the South Korean businessman. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fo6OuIl

Doncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer

Doncaster Sheffield Airport owner Peel says the wind-down will begin on 31 October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VjWBsZt

Aldi boss: Shoppers are switching in their droves

The discounter gains 1.5 million new customers in 12 weeks, says UK chief executive Giles Hurley. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Y8xMX9p

Labour rival Tories with industry plan for economic growth

The shadow chancellor will pledge to boost UK industry by investing in green energy and technology. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ealJ7yc

Pound slumps to all-time low against dollar

Sterling plunged by 4% in early Asia trade to the lowest level since decimalisation in 1971. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JOj6H1c

Electric car charging costs nearing petrol prices for some - RAC

The RAC suggests the soaring cost of charging an electric car could soon put people off buying them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Fn8PNaX

Keir Starmer: Labour would reverse cut to top income tax rate

Scrapping the 45% rate is the "wrong choice" during a cost-of living crisis, the Labour leader says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/V7mZ4ax

Kwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes

Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dXkItFJ

Kwasi Kwarteng's tax cuts benefit top 1%, Labour says

September 24, 2022

The government is taking a dangerous gamble, Angela Rayner says, but ministers argue tax cuts will get the economy growing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hFbpZjC

Testing the new iPhone: From battery to always-on screen

The BBC's Technology Editor, Zoe Kleinman, has been testing out the latest Apple smartphone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nPTFpRh

Iran unrest: What's going on with Iran and the internet?

The internet is cutting out and residents are unable to access social media in parts of the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/btngSOD

Income tax to be cut by 1p from April

The basic rate of income tax will fall from 20p to 19p in the pound next year, the chancellor says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6AyfrJd

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng vows to end 'cycle of stagnation' in mini-budget

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announces the biggest tax cuts since 1988 in a major change of economic policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1qmZ2yP

737 MAX: Boeing to pay $200m over charges it misled investors

US regulators said the firm and its former boss misled investors following two fatal crashes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fNgOQ8M

Rape posts every half-hour found on online incel forum

More must be done to tackle women-hating movement incel, the Centre for Countering Digital Hate warns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8O6VLqa

The firms making flour from mushrooms and cauliflower

The search for wheat alternatives is being driven by a demand for healthier diets and food security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nuP0atO

Bosses think workers do less from home, says Microsoft

A new survey from Microsoft suggests that workers and bosses disagree about productivity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3Lj1l26

Avanti West Coast boosts services after timetables cut

Avanti West Coast says services will be further boosted once 100 new drivers complete training. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/olsEBKM

Tesla ordered to recall more than a million US cars

The US car-safety watchdog says a window glitch is affecting all four Tesla models. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/H9S572y

Sri Lanka: Inflation rate jumps to 70.2% in August

The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from the UK in 1948. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XvQ0huo

Trumps inflated net worth by billions, says NY state lawsuit

Along with three of his children, the ex-president is accused of lying to "unjustly enrich himself". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vPZ61wO

UK interest rates: Rise expected and what that means for you

The Bank of England will announce its decision later with a seventh consecutive rise expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DVcrxnt

Real Living Wage rises to £10.90 an hour

A rate increase for the voluntary scheme has been brought forward due to the rising cost of living. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qlidsrg

Universal Credit rules to be tightened under chancellor's plans

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to announce a welfare shake-up to 'get Britain working again'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MV7COP4

Plan to lift fracking ban with review of seismic level

A report on the risk of fracking-linked earthquakes is due as ministers seek to boost energy supplies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O92y3Q6

Ring doorbell inventor shares advice... about advice

Jamie Siminoff, inventor of the Ring wireless doorbell, shares his advice for the CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XcdJVma

Hundreds of 999 call handlers to join strikes in October

Emergency call centre staff will join 40,000 BT workers walking out in October, their union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WGkIEqM

US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle

The US unveils another sharp rate rise as it fights to bring soaring prices under control. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AtHb6Yo

Covid: Reserve Bank of Australia takes $30bn hit on bond purchases

The Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor says the loss will not effect its normal operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/f4IS6XB

Recession: Is the US heading into an 'ugly' downturn?

With stocks tanking and grocery bills high, many Americans feel like the economy is in a recession. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1AOq2BH

Business energy bills could be cut by a third under government plan

Jacob Rees-Mogg is expected to announce a cap on wholesale energy costs for business customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qX5EsV2

Cost of living: Students struggling with impact of soaring prices

One student tells the BBC of the isolating effect of running out of cash while studying at university. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/H1AWcQJ

New National Lottery operator hopes to double charity money

The licence will pass to Allwyn in 2024 after rival Camelot dropped its legal challenge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O067hTb

Molly Russell's inquest to put focus on big tech

The teenager's inquest begins today and some see it as test of the power of US tech giants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UzYvD6W

Off-gridders take energy needs into their own hands

Natural disasters have spurred some communities and homeowners to generate their own electricity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IeufNg5

Reliance Industries: Daughter rises in Mukesh Ambani’s succession plan

Isha Ambani has been groomed to join the Reliance empire, unlike other women in her family. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ouiQyjh

After 'slow start', US companies embrace refugees

As the world's refugee crisis is pushed to the brink, some corporations finally start to respond. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ByJkMXj

Grand Theft Auto VI footage leaked after hack, developer Rockstar confirms

More than 90 images and videos were leaked from the franchise's next instalment, developer Rockstar confirms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CfmMzPn

Off-gridders take energy needs into their own hands

Natural disasters have spurred some communities and homeowners to generate their own electricity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IeufNg5

Queen's funeral: Mourners face severe rail delays to London and Windsor

No trains are running in or out of London Paddington as mourners descend on London and Windsor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/c3I2Jkd

Porsche IPO: Luxury car maker valued at up to $75bn in share sale

September 18, 2022

The stock market flotation is set to be Germany's second-largest ever initial public offering. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pdugRvM

eBay bans sale of Queen lying-in-state wristbands

September 18, 2022

Different coloured bands which mark mourners' place in the queue were being offered as memorabilia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pUsE6Zy

Twitter sued by Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk over paedophilia rumour

September 17, 2022

A conspiracy theory falsely claims that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a Satanic ring. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rOnDFlB

IHG hack: 'Vindictive' couple deleted hotel chain data for fun

September 16, 2022

The pair, who say they are from Vietnam, wiped out IHG group data after a foiled ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JXxVBc9

IHG hack: 'Vindictive' couple deleted hotel chain data for fun

September 16, 2022

The pair, who say they are from Vietnam, wiped out IHG group data after a foiled ransomware attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5ozfDwk

Retail sales fall as rising cost of living bites

Consumer spending was hit in August as household finances came under increasing pressure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/17JZGYh

French air traffic control strikes affect thousands of passengers

Hundreds of flights are cancelled on Friday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/M1kYKuA

World Bank: Global rate hikes could trigger 2023 recession

The warning comes ahead of monetary policy meetings by US Federal Reserve and Bank of England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nvoU1WO

Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey fetches record $10.1m

It was reminiscent of a season where Jordan won his sixth and final NBA title with the Chicago Bulls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IgFN4A0

Carrot emojis hide anti-vax posts on Facebook

The emojis are being used to hide harmful content about vaccines from Facebook moderation tools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gDwZ1fo

Amazon workers in Coventry 'making history' with strike ballot

Staff at the Coventry warehouse are voting on whether to strike amid a row over a pay offer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YHbZy2k

US mortgage rates hit 14-year high as inflation soars

For families hoping to buy a home, the moves compound affordability problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4uy0LVl

Patagonia: Billionaire boss of fashion retailer gives company away

Yvon Chouinard will give all of the fashion company's profits to a charity fighting climate change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I3Mwkn

Kwasi Kwarteng seeks to scrap bankers’ bonus cap to boost City

The new chancellor is considering removing a cap on bankers' bonuses as part of a shake-up of City rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DztMCI6

California says Amazon's dominance drives up online prices

America's most populous state sues the retail giant for alleged breaches of competition law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hSzr3ng

Citi offers junior bankers sun with Malaga office

The US investment bank has opened a new office on the Costa del Sol to help recruit junior staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tKwRuz4

Queen Elizabeth II: First night trains for mourners set to depart

Night services will start on Wednesday after a busy day on London's trains and tubes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kUJa8wA

Queen Elizabeth II: Flight carrying coffin most tracked plane in history

Nearly six million people tried to follow the plane's route, causing the Flightradar24 site to crash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7mxPTV6

McDonald's to close for Queen's funeral on Monday

The fast food chain will shut all its restaurants until 5pm on 19 September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SwPaRcj

Ethereum Merge: How one big cryptocurrency is going green

Ethereum, which currently uses as much energy as a medium-sized country, is to halt cryptomining. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FtMJ2US

Queen's favourite brands hope to keep Royal Warrants

When Queen Elizabeth II passed away, more than 600 Royal Warrants passed with her. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rHFPeIl

Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

Twitter shareholders have approved a $44bn deal for the world's richest man to buy the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/46L9Cfd

Twitter shareholders approve $44bn Musk deal

Twitter shareholders have approved a $44bn deal for the world's richest man to buy the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/46L9Cfd

Twitter misleading the public, whistleblower says

Twitter's former head of security Peiter Zatko has been giving evidence to US lawmakers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T3jSFbv

Lower petrol prices help to slow US inflation

Inflation slips to 8.3%, but non-fuel costs continue to climb, putting pressure on the White House. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Urg6S1Q

Unemployment at lowest rate since 1974

The jobless rate fell to 3.6% in the three months to July, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FVMDQNk

Financial giant Goldman Sachs set for hundreds of layoffs

The global investment bank said in July it might slow hiring as the economic outlook worsens. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SI2UZd9

Should billboard advertising be banned?

Campaigners want to see the end of all outdoor advertising, calling it "sight pollution". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CN0nPsH

Mini Budget still planned for this month, No 10 says

A "fiscal event" to outline funding to tackle the cost-of-living crisis is still due to take place. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CysMRzH

John Lewis and Homebase among shops closing for Queen's funeral

Supermarket chain Waitrose is also among the retailers who will shut on Monday 19 September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BzP2GMa

Domestic energy customers will hear soon about their tariff

Detail from the government show fixed rates will be discounted but could still be higher than others pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/smbR9SD

Mourners set to create 'unprecedented' demand for travel to London

Transport bosses say they expect "unprecedented" numbers on railways and roads to London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JQPEwdD

Discounts for cutting peak-time electricity use too low, energy firms say

Two UK energy firms say a plan to offer discounts on bills could fail if people are not offered more. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/W9L25PD

Tom Scholar: Former top civil servants hit out at Treasury boss sacking

Sir Tom Scholar's sacking compromises the civil service's independence, a former cabinet secretary says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Onw1YNx

Japan could lift cap on foreign tourists to lift economy

Officials are concerned at the yen's slide to its lowest level against the US dollar in 24 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZEkYaI8

UK economy grows in July but misses forecasts

September 11, 2022

The Women's Euro Championship helped boost growth though expansion was weaker than expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/U910nPq

Queen Elizabeth II: Trains to London likely to be 'extremely busy'

September 11, 2022

Train travel in the mourning period for the Queen is likely to be "extremely busy", the rail operator warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qDLQcr

Energy price cap: Questions firms need answers to

Firms will get energy price support for six months, but they say many questions remain unanswered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bw6Xh9x

Smart motorways: Lack of hard shoulder contributed to death - coroner

Nargis Begum, from Sheffield, died after her car broke down on the M1 and was hit by another vehicle. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ThIQw1g

Bank of England delays interest rate decision after Queen's death

The UK's central bank postpones its meeting by a week "in light of the period of national mourning". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sDh6eFg

Energy firms will contact customers over bill cuts

Households are being advised to "sit tight and wait to hear from their energy supplier". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/isl14dt

Royal rebranding: What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?

We're used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II's portrait and coat of arms in our change and on cereal boxes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yEAHLB7

Warning millions will still need extra help with energy bills

Government support with rising energy costs is welcome but may not be enough, say campaigners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p56jMeZ

Some strike action cancelled after the Queen's death

Strike action by postal workers and RMT train staff has been cancelled following the death of the Queen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rIMW0Uu

Eurozone interest rates in record rise to fight inflation

The European Central Bank takes strong action as it tries to cool rapid price growth in the eurozone. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XrFNeil

Brazil bans sales of iPhones without USB power adapters

Apple says it will appeal against Brazil's ban on the sale of iPhones that do not come with adapters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vzj2R4A

What the new Liz Truss energy plan means for you

The government will borrow tens of billions of pounds to limit energy bill rises. What does it mean for you? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MmV0cYJ

Kim Kardashian adds private equity firm to her portfolio

Reality TV star is the latest celebrity to build on her billion dollar brand in private investments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eHKIGga

Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro and Watch Ultra

The tech company presented a range of new devices at an event held at its California headquarters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Jxc9CEG

Liz Truss set to unveil plans to cut energy bills for millions

The government could borrow £100bn to cap the typical household energy bill at around £2,500 a year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/94dwuXV

Royal Mail staff announce fresh strikes over pay

Further dates for walkouts are announced by staff in the Communication Workers Union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9Cx6PZV

Inflation to be 'significantly lower' than expected under bills plan

Plans by Liz Truss to cap energy bills may mean inflation peaks at 10.8%, says Goldman Sachs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fbg1Xm2

US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years

The US has barred chip companies that get federal funding from building advanced facilities in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GtX2KO7

Tool to spot breast cancer at home wins UK Dyson award

The Dotplot aims to help women self-check at home and track any changes they may find on an app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AiQPHUT

Warning that firms will fail without energy bill help

Tens of thousands of businesses could go under without government support, say insolvency experts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LkmB2n6

Holiday Inn hit by cyber attack

The chain, run by Intercontinental Hotel Group, said their online services were facing disruptions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jwoE3cC

Holiday Inn hit by cyber attack

The chain, run by Intercontinental Hotel Group, said their online services were facing disruptions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jwoE3cC

Vaping: Juul to pay $438.5 m in youth marketing probe

US prosecutors accuse the firm of "relentlessly" targeting underage buyers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/etJdWOL

Who is Kwasi Kwarteng? New UK chancellor likes a challenge

The new UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is a past winner of University Challenge - and a key ally of Liz Truss. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wgTLjIa

Jetstar apologises to stranded passengers in Bali

Flight cancellations by Qantas' budget airline stranded thousands of passengers in Bali over the last week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/njyeHQK

UK firm takes on Apple iPhone14 and Elon Musk with satellite phone

Bullitt, which makes rugged smartphones, is due to launch a satellite-connected handset in February. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RgnmaGF

Locations revealed for new shared banking hubs

Customers of any bank will be able to withdraw and deposit cash, but the new hubs will not open immediately. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/l1xcJhu

Instagram fined €405m over children's data privacy

The regulator found some children's business accounts had been set to public by default. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/c0ljJ2t

TransPennine: Under-pressure rail firm to run reduced timetable

Staff sickness and a backlog in training are blamed for cuts to TransPennine Express services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QG61akK

Instagram fined €405m over children's data privacy

The regulator found some children's business accounts had been set to public by default. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/c0ljJ2t

MrBeast Burger sees thousands fill shopping centre

MrBeast fans flock to the grand opening of his first burger restaurant, in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3syD5Yi

Gas prices soar 26% after Russia keeps key pipeline closed

The continued closure of Nord Stream 1 has added to concerns about energy supplies this winter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZlPCsI7

Australia liquor store hiring with 10-minute interviews

Dan Murphy's in Australia is holding quick 'on-the-spot' interviews to beat staff shortage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bZBdc0P

New PM's energy bill options to include freeze plan

Energy industry sources tell the BBC they expect an overall freeze in bills to be announced this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tpf8SWr

Workplace accidents: Inside India's 'factories of death'

Are the country's efforts to become an industrial powerhouse coming at the cost of workers' safety? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TInC8xl

Calais: Ferry companies apologise for long waits

Travellers returning home from their summer breaks in Europe report lengthy queues at the French port. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3AX1oxu

It's fair to give wealthiest more money back - Truss

The Tory leadership hopeful says Tory policy on distribution of income has failed to grow the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bHmB2YI

Bus fare cap: England charges to be held at £2 for three months

September 02, 2022

The measure will run from January to March and cost £60m, the government announces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eRX9dpO

Why the folding phone revolution has a way to go

September 02, 2022

After 13 months, technology editor Zoe Kleinman's Flip3 screen breaks, but can the concept live on? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Rt98jWs

Premier League spending tops £1.9bn

A remarkable summer transfer window closed on Thursday with a number of new spending records set - including the most expensive ever deadline day signing in Manchester United's £82m purchase of Anthony. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TUAEoIX

Japanese yen slips to 24-year low against dollar

The US dollar hit a fresh high on strong employment data and the signal of higher interest rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GzTajMb

Dangerous e-bike chargers found on Amazon and eBay

The products have since been removed from sale after an investigation by a consumer safety charity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bNRj6Xx

Twitter gives in to user requests for edit button

It is testing the feature among staff and will roll it out in the coming weeks to Twitter Blue subscribers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cIs2La7

The people who wish they had an energy price cap

Thousands of families in homes with community heating are not protected by the energy price cap. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Iaib6Wt

Uncertainty remains over some people's energy rebates

Park home residents, tenants and others will receive cost of living payments but uncertainty remains. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/y5J6vfG

When are the second cost-of-living payment and £400 energy rebate due?

More payments to help with the cost of living will be paid later in the year as bills soar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eHPY0dC

Let's talk: 'Therapy is not weak or unnecessary'