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Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dOYQWXt

Blackouts would be last resort, says National Grid

UK energy supplies should be sufficient this winter, the firm says, but power cuts are a possibility. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NPKjTQG

UK battery firm Britishvolt averts collapse as funding secured

There were fears Britishvolt could run out of money after the government refused to advance funding. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9Ji6Guz

Christmas turkey fears as England bird flu rules widened

The government rules aim to contain the country's largest ever bird flu outbreak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mudHK2W

Liz Truss phone hack claim prompts calls for investigation

The Mail on Sunday claims the ex-prime minister's phone was hacked while she was foreign secretary. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OhABG0t

UK battery firm Britishvolt near collapse as seeks funding

Britishvolt is understood to be facing administration after failure to get funding for a gigafactory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yUWHQOr

Sir Richard Branson declines Singapore death penalty TV debate invitation

The British billionaire has spoken out about Singapore's death penalty for crimes such as drug trafficking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sHzawGu

Michael Gove commits to 300,000 homes target

Former PM Liz Truss had cast doubt on the aim, saying she would scrap "Stalinist" housing targets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QFipEJ7

Apple: Chinese workers flee Covid lockdown at iPhone factory

Video shared online shows people jumping a fence to escape the plant, owned by Foxconn, in Zhengzhou. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0aAinyd

Royal Mail staff call off planned strike action

The strikes planned for the next two weeks will not take place but action will resume on 12 November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gfij0Ee

Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/b9a4DIw

New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/W4vroei

Octopus Energy to take over collapsed supplier Bulb

Bulb's 1.5 million customers will not experience any change to energy supplies, the UK government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Tz8iglo

Will Donald Trump go back on to Twitter?

October 28, 2022

Donald Trump shares a love for Twitter with Elon Musk, its new owner, but times have changed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gNf3eAV

'You think twice about driving': Fuel prices rise again

October 28, 2022

The rise in diesel and petrol prices is having a particularly tough impact in rural areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qKtyzoD

Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter

One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CYOGp7L

Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter

One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CYOGp7L

Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover

Top Twitter executives are reportedly ousted as the billionaire acquires the social media platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Da940bX

Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover

Twitter's chief executive and finance boss are reportedly ousted as the tycoon acquires the social media platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Da940bX

Sliding yen: What is happening to the Japanese currency?

The country's central bank is expected to keep interest rates below zero even as the currency slides. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9rQIqKF

Lee Jae-yong: Samsung appoints convicted heir to top job

Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement before being granted a presidential pardon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zGBDmWt

Lee Jae-yong: Samsung appoints convicted heir to top job

Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement before being granted a presidential pardon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zGBDmWt

Black women missing from tech industry, says report

A report says an additional 20,000 black women need to be recruited to match numbers in the wider workforce. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zH7gIds

California's cannabis-growing nuns pray for profits

The income the Sisters of the Valley make from growing cannabis is at half its pre-pandemic level. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oAPrJ9w

Twitter: Elon Musk visits HQ as deal deadline looms

Elon Musk changed his Twitter bio to "Chief Twit" ahead of the Friday deadline to complete its acquisition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2THanf7

Twitter: Elon Musk visits HQ as deal deadline looms

Elon Musk changed his Twitter bio to "Chief Twit" ahead of the Friday deadline to complete its acquisition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2THanf7

Pensions: Downing Street refuses to commit to triple lock

Last week Rishi Sunak's predecessor said she was committed to raising pensions in line with prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iWVAw9P

Mercedes-Benz becomes latest Western company to pull out of Russia

The company said it did not expect the move to have a significant effect on profitability. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/D2btUwE

Moving electric Mini production to China unfortunate, minister says

The first electric Mini was built in Oxford in 2020 but BMW is shifting production out of the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0wKAPgV

China Covid: Universal Resort shuts due to Beijing coronavirus cases

The park did not say when it would reopen, but pledged to refund or reschedule tickets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/91yP05U

Google and Microsoft hit by slowing economy

October 25, 2022

The tech giants say customers are cutting back amid growing signs of an economic downturn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BpnGbc1

Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank

October 25, 2022

Some Covid help was not targeted enough and the same is happening with energy bills, its president says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bPO5xGF

Google and Microsoft hit by slowing economy

October 25, 2022

The tech giants say customers are cutting back amid growing signs of an economic downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rvL7kuG

Prices of pasta, tea, chips and cooking oil soar

The price of budget food items rose by 17% in the year to September, official figures suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pFNtU4X

Can Sunak steer economy through 'profound crisis'?

The new prime minister must restore market credibility, tackle inflation and drive growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/joHpOsN

Competition regulator needs teeth to curb big tech, MPs say

They urge publication of a draft bill that could see firms fined 10% of turnover for market abuses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6o1IFxB

US charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case

US officials believe China tried to obstruct an investigation, steal technology and intimidate dissidents. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63378817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Energy crisis pushing people onto prepayment meters, says Uswitch

Uswitch says prepayment meter users are more likely to be vulnerable and at risk of running out of credit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8meMjFo

US charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case

US officials believe China tried to obstruct an investigation, steal technology and intimidate dissidents. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P4ZltHx

Rishi Sunak: The most urgent problems facing the new prime minister

Rishi Sunak, the fifth Conservative prime minister in seven years, inherits many pressing challenges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fGjQxYX

First-time buyers hit by drop in mortgage deals

Those with smaller deposits are likely to have less choice from lenders, figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rxA0Kyj

UK set to be sick man of Europe, says Tory backer

Guy Hands, a leading investor, says the UK faces higher taxes, lower benefits and a possible IMF bailout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bhYRLJE

Pound steady as Rishi Sunak seen on track to become PM

Sterling initially rose against the dollar after Boris Johnson dropped out of the leadership contest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9tlRz75

What we just learned about China's economy

On Monday, the country announced economic growth figures, after they were postponed last week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O0zQpSY

TikTok blamed by filmmaker for allowing abusive comments on video

Emmeline Hartley feels its software drives sexist hate towards her film, but TikTok says it bans misogyny. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PuHiqcv

Royal Mail: 100 days left to use stamps without a barcode

Royal Mail says everyday stamps that do not have a barcode will no be longer valid after 31 January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vi54IYG

UK faces tougher austerity era - ex-Bank chief

Former Bank of England governor Lord King says people could face "significantly higher taxes". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/d0Z1a9q

Cost of living: Why more Australians are giving up their pets

October 22, 2022

The cost of pet food has soared in Australia due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7cRLHBy

Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

October 22, 2022

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/x6DgXuZ

Avanti West Coast rail services axed amid strike action

October 21, 2022

Only one Avanti service per hour will run from London to Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XdweNKA

Moody's: UK's economic outlook now 'negative', ratings agency says

October 21, 2022

Political instability and high inflation in the country means it is less likely to pay back debts, the ratings agency says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TUF8GKO

Falling pound: What does it mean for me and my finances?

October 21, 2022

The pound has fallen against the dollar as the UK's financial and political turmoil continues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jDPMit1

Government borrowing rises in September

It comes as retail sales volumes continued to fall in September, according to the Office for National Statistics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/inJj253

TikTok denies it could be used to track US citizens

In response to a media report, the firm said it does not collect precise location data from US users. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37JdgXR

TikTok denies it could be used to track US citizens

In response to a media report, the firm said it does not collect precise location data from US users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37JdgXR

Deepfaked: ‘They put my face on a porn video’

Campaigner Kate Isaacs describes the horror of seeing her face digitally edited into an adult film. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/goZfMWS

Inflation: Warning eight million struggling to keep up with bills

Some 7.8 million people in UK finding bills "a heavy burden", warns watchdog. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UQZYrHb

‘I worry about affording rent’

Average monthly rents reach £1,162 outside London, leaving renters like Ben McNeil counting the cost from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mtDHpG

Amazon workers fail to reach strike threshold in historic UK ballot

GMB says it was three votes short of reaching the 50% threshold needed for industrial action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XgHvG1L

Mortgage rates hit fresh 14-year highs

Average two-and-five year fixed rates have jumped to 6.65% and 6.51% respectively. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BSbFpEr

Investors remain calm despite political chaos

One analyst says investors are "watching in a kind of stunned, open-mouthed horror" at political events. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QRg9mXy

Hong Kong shares hit lowest level since 2009

Shares slumped after a major speech by the city's leader and as investors fret about a global slowdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CGvHaJL

'I was left with no hours, no wages - nothing'

New research suggests women are more likely than men to work in jobs with unpredictable pay and hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6QSXrgM

Tesla sales climb but miss expectations

Elon Musk's electric car firm has been ramping up production from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VXjxicI

Amazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches'

With economic gloom on the US's horizon, the tech giant's boss points out warning signals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ch7LWi4

Kakao outage: Co-chief executive quits South Korea internet giant

A fire shut down Kakao's messaging, banking and gaming services for more than eight hours on Saturday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dMrS70p

Netflix: How did the streaming service turn its fortunes around?

The streamer has grown its subscriber base after two consecutive quarters of losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3wCpv4x

HSBC climate change adverts banned by UK watchdog

The regulator said the bank "omitted significant information" about its contribution to harmful emissions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O8ypJSW

Netflix: Big hits help reverse subscriber losses

The company added over 2.4 million subscribers, reversing losses earlier in the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jpqxd2n

Tax U-turns were painful, Liz Truss tells Tory MPs

The PM tells backbenchers she had to change course, as she tries to shore up support in the party. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3yl0Kba

Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK's competition watchdog CMA

The social media giant says it is disappointed with the ruling but will accept it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lptehiE

Cement firm Lafarge pleads guilty to supporting IS

Cement giant Holcim's Lafarge pleaded guilty in the US over its payments to Islamic State. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ORVgE7q

UK's mini-budget U-turn welcomed by IMF

The reversal of the government's tax cuts will help the UK fight soaring inflation, the IMF says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xRg4uGw

Mini-budget scrapped: A simple guide to why plan was dropped

Eight steps to understand why the financial turmoil matters to mortgage payers and everyone else. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QjPH8zB

Two-year mortgage rates hit fresh 14-year high

The average two-year fixed rate deal has risen above 6.5%, the highest since the 2008 financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DqJWtFz

Nord Stream blast 'blew away 50 metres of pipe'

Danish police say explosions damaged two pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZjLrv7S

UK workers face a two decade-long wage squeeze, says TUC

The outgoing head of the TUC warns people have been pushed to "breaking point" with no real pay rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/soQp0Rz

Kanye West agrees to buy right-wing platform Parler

Ye "will never have to fear being removed from social media again", Parler boss George Farmer posts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tJUM4pl

Two thirds of tax cuts from mini-budget reversed

New chancellor Jeremy Hunt said "almost all" of the cuts announced by his predecessor in September would go. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MYyQd3h

What Jeremy Hunt's statement means for you

The new chancellor has outlined a host of policy changes. This is how is affects your finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TK0rMnG

How Ukraine is winning the social media war

Despite civilian and military bloodshed, Ukraine's online information war keeps a sense of humour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wUhIyxB

Chancellor to fast track tax and spending measures

The move is designed to help reassure jittery markets before they open in London this morning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PV1aHRn

Star casino: Record fine for Australian operator over money laundering

An inquiry earlier this year found "breathtaking" misconduct by The Star Entertainment Group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xvuLSf2

Pound moves higher in Asia trade after U-turns

The British currency gained 0.5% against the US dollar in early Asia trading on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dObcESu

Tesco warns public faces hardship in wake of interest rates rise

John Allan told the BBC he feels a "moral responsibility" to help those affected by rates going up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6o45Zwq

Jeremy Hunt to join Liz Truss at Chequers for talks on economic plans

The new chancellor warns of "very difficult decisions" as he heads to Chequers to hold talks with the PM. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C8ogjl3

Musk says SpaceX will keep funding Ukraine Starlink internet

The tycoon reverses his earlier decision to stop funding a vital internet service for Ukraine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9mavlPV

Bank of England chief warns of fresh interest rate hike

Andrew Bailey also describes his conversations with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as a "meeting of minds". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dU8GJOu

Electric Mini production to move to China

The first electric Mini was built in Oxford in 2020, but most will now be made in China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AVZYjB9

Will the UK financial chaos spark a wider meltdown?

October 14, 2022

Risks to global financial stability are verging on crisis levels, the IMF has warned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eUTZV4g

India's solar-powered future clashes with local life

October 14, 2022

India wants 40% of its electricity to come from renewable sources, which will require vast amounts of land. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YFgKsft

Japanese yen touches 32-year low against US dollar

US currency jumped in value against major world currencies after higher-than-expected inflation data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wQraLz1

Netflix ad-supported service to launch in November

The firm is rolling out the less expensive offering to try to attract viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zfJUIhy

France sends Germany gas for first time amid Russia energy crisis

The new flow was sent in "European solidarity" after Russia cut energy supplies to Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PaC3F9M

India's solar powered future clashes with local life

India wants 40% of its electricity to come from renewable sources, which will require vast amounts of land. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YFgKsft

Electricity prices vary by nearly 4p per unit

People in North Wales and Mersey pay the highest rate for their electricity, new figures reveal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fgi8sJL

Fujitsu: How a Japanese firm became part of the Post Office scandal

The story of how a software firm based thousands of miles away became embroiled in the UK scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9obMJes

Kwasi Kwarteng: I'm not going anywhere, says chancellor

Asked whether he could U-turn on parts of his mini-budget, Kwasi Kwarteng says "our position hasn't changed". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NnMhWH0

'The nerd emoji is not who we are'

Lowri, 13, is campaigning for an option to add a pair of glasses on emojis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HLE3dT9

Cough syrup scandal: India production halted after Gambia child deaths

Maiden Pharmaceuticals broke rules "across its manufacturing and testing activities," regulators found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fJu972V

Royal Mail workers walk out in first of 19 days of strikes

No letters will be sent during the strike, but medical deliveries will be prioritised. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gNyzvCc

China-Taiwan: Can a tech billionaire create a civilian fighting force?

Robert Tsao, 75, has pledged a billion Taiwan dollars to train citizens to resist a Chinese invasion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HwDGR1k

‘My bus ticket was more than I got paid an hour’

The minimum wage has gone up by less for those under 20 than for older workers since 2016. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bikMfVn

Pensions, savings and mortgages - your questions answered

The BBC's Kevin Peachey answers your questions and concerns on pensions and mortgages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SGbt9k7

Closed Ukraine airspace may delay flights next summer

Airlines warn of continuing challenges with Ukrainian airspace closure and recruitment problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/anJ65PR

TikTok profits from livestreams of refugees begging

Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/todHe2M

UK businessman charged with 'helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions'

Graham Bonham-Carter is accused of helping oligarch Oleg Deripaska to evade US-imposed sanctions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nFx8jZU

Tiktok profits from livestreams of refugees begging

Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SpCXghD

Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PybpatA

Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PybpatA

Chinese technology poses major risk - GCHQ Chief

Sir Jeremy Fleming says the country's leadership is aiming to manipulate technology to gain influence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FI7NAGQ

A third of children have adult social media accounts - Ofcom

Children are at risk of viewing harmful content by lying about their age online, according to Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6XSHk3s

Celebration of women in science and tech ending

This year's Ada Lovelace Day will be the last because of a lack of corporate funding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Mb6TD19

Air France Crash: Aviation bosses heckled as trial begins

Relatives of those who died in the Air France crash yelled "shame" as the trial started in Paris. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vnzapX7

'Big and painful' cuts needed to fix budget, says IFS

Public spending needs to fall by £60bn to balance the books if tax cuts go ahead, a think tank warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SKpDz0q

People stock up on blankets and air fryers ahead of winter

But despite this, an industry body says overall retail sales volumes continued to fall in September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mRQKMyf

Post Office and Fujitsu to face inquiry over Horizon scandal

The public inquiry is taking further evidence as it investigates the wrongful convictions of postmasters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7IV2WcR

Rollercoaster rides trigger emergency calls from new iPhones

Users say the rides triggered the phones' crash detection system, US media reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VwfhW1g

Ticketmaster demand-based pricing system criticised

New dynamic pricing model is designed to stop touts from profiting on the secondary market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XjchV7u

Musk on China-Taiwan: Beijing praise and Taipei criticism over comments

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said Taiwan should become a special administrative zone of China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cSrs6zm

Musk on China-Taiwan: Beijing praise and Taipei criticism over comments

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said Taiwan should become a special administrative zone of China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/cSrs6zm

Greg Hands named trade minister after Conor Burns sacking

The MP had backed Liz Truss's rival for PM but his appointment comes amid calls for party to unite. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WloyCvO

Scottish airline Loganair goes on the market

The UK's largest regional airline is being sold with the hope of new owners taking over by mid-2023. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/V2jB1cN

Energy use advice campaign pulled due to cost, Zahawi says

The cabinet minister tells the BBC the public information campaign would have cost up to £15m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pZFizkN

How to cut your energy bills

October 08, 2022

Energy bills have gone up, but there are some easy ways households can reduce costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Q7ea5CW

Cost of living: Off-grid businesses are being forgotten

October 08, 2022

The owner of Caws Teifi Cheese wants more help for companies who use oil or liquefied petroleum gas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/F3j5Kxq

Renewable energy: Government plans for price cap is risky, firms warn

October 08, 2022

A government limit on electricity generated in older renewable and nuclear facilities is expected this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uiUSKhC

Rail strikes: Only one-in-five trains to run in latest action

October 07, 2022

Rail passengers across Britain are urged to avoid travel on Saturday unless absolutely necessary. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fOV50wR

Tesla's Optimus and the problem with humanoids

October 07, 2022

Unlike Elon Musk's latest creation, the most useful robots, experts say, do not look human - so far. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Xfu0lC4

US ramps up curbs on chip sales to China

October 07, 2022

The US has said it wants to prevent China's military from accessing "sensitive technology". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qEysdtC

Avanti West Coast gets short-term contract renewal

The Department for Transport says the train operator has to "drastically improve services". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yDNjWkp

UK defies climate warnings with new oil and gas licences

More than 100 licences are expected to be granted for new fossil fuel exploration in the North Sea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YG2gq3T

Adidas puts Kanye West Yeezy deal under review

Earlier this week, the rapper and fashion designer wore a t-shirt that read "White Lives Matter". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wdGIkpC

Samsung warns of 32% hit to profits on chip slump

Meanwhile, US chip maker AMD said its third quarter revenue would be $1bn less than forecasts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4WS0mYB

Elon Musk: Twitter won't 'take yes for an answer'

Twitter has raised questions about how Elon Musk plans to finance his $44bn takeover. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Zh4geqE

Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

In Asia, super-apps are already a vital part of everyday life, with everything available at a click of a button. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/OeTIkvS

Electricity: NI could face blackouts by 2024, officials say

The grid operator has warned that action needs to be taken over issues with Kilroot power station. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ty8Vfoi

Avanti West Coast: Mayor urges pressure to be put on train firm

Andy Burnham calls on the transport secretary to insist upon two London-Manchester trains per hour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Ktqb5Nd

Maiden Pharmaceuticals: WHO links Gambia deaths to India-made cough syrups

The WHO said the medicinal syrups may be connected with the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UKTtNPF

Covid: Hong Kong to lure tourists with free air tickets

UK-based Virgin Atlantic said on Wednesday it will stop its Heathrow-Hong Kong services after 30 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hYCy08W

Ex-Google ad boss builds tracker-free search engine

Sridhar Ramaswamy says the technology sector has become "exploitative" of people's data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GPCdwOL

Elon Musk, Twitter and the mysterious X app

The story of Musk buying Twitter, and how it began with "X, the everything app". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8LFywMj

Average two-year mortgage rate highest for 14 years

A typical two-year fixed rate deal has breached the 6% mark for the first time since November 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gwCFYxi

Elon Musk, Twitter and the mysterious X app

The story of Musk buying Twitter, and how it began with "X, the everything app". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8LFywMj

Tesco: People watching every penny to make ends meet

The UK's largest supermarket chain has announced a further boost to pay for its UK workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LT9EUKY

Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder gets hearing on new trial

Elizabeth Holmes requested a new trial after claiming federal prosecutors presented misleading evidence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9FCfaqH

Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder gets hearing on new trial

Elizabeth Holmes requested a new trial after claiming federal prosecutors presented misleading evidence. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9FCfaqH

Five reasons why China's economy is in trouble

President Xi Jinping faces his greatest challenge yet ahead of a historic Communist Party meeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bnxsFOA

Pound hits two-week high after debt plan U-turn

Kwasi Kwarteng is bringing forward details of how he will cut debt to try and reassure investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OuSecrW

Liz Truss refuses to rule out real-terms benefit cuts

The PM is facing opposition from some Tory MPs over how the government will pay for its growth plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uhEwXGl

Philippines lottery: Questions raised as hundreds win jackpot

This is the most number of winners the Philippines has seen in its history, according to local media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7c4YHR3

Zelensky and Musk in row over Ukraine 'peace plan poll'

The Tesla boss asked followers to vote on his ideas to end Russia's invasion, prompting criticism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Y9FKIsc

Zelensky and Musk in row over Ukraine 'peace plan poll'

The Tesla boss asked followers to vote on his ideas to end Russia's invasion, prompting criticism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Y9FKIsc

Can electrical stimulation improve your gym workout?

Whole-body EMS suits are the new big thing in fitness, but do they work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XbTu5LC

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to set out debt plan earlier than planned

The chancellor has been under pressure to say how he will pay for major tax cuts package. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LYIKTP8

Millions will receive £324 cost-of-living payment in November

Those on means-tested benefits will get the money between 8 and 23 November, the government says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RCdrID8

Chancellor expected to back down on 45p tax rate

Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to make a statement on scrapping the 45p rate of income tax in the next hour, 10 days after it was announced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZEk4Dft

Can electrical stimulation improve your gym workout?

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Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US

A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LRXiDxo

Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ORsqaGo

Finland wants to transform how we make clothes

Firms behind innovative fibres says they can make fashion a more sustainable business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rsLui92

Tory conference: We must stay the course, insists Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwasi Kwarteng will defend his tax cuts during his Conservative Party conference speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uWnfCJB

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