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Markets soared after the Federal Reserve signalled a shift in its inflation fight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aIi7WLF

San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots'

The measure permits police to deploy robots equipped with explosives in extreme circumstances. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kbpCHl8

UK strikes digital trade deal with Ukraine

The agreement is expected to improve cooperation on cyber security, AI and new technologies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pu4LlhG

UK strikes digital trade deal with Ukraine

The agreement is expected to improve cooperation on cyber security, AI and new technologies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pu4LlhG

EU tells Elon Musk 'huge work ahead' for Twitter

Twitter risks a ban if it is not in compliance with EU rules on targeted adverts and disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/e0vlsCq

EU tells Elon Musk 'huge work ahead' for Twitter

Twitter risks a ban if it is not in compliance with EU rules on targeted adverts and disinformation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/e0vlsCq

Twitter ends Covid misinformation policy under Musk

The Twitter website says it stopped enforcing its misleading information policy on 23 November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Yk5gSW3

Twitter ends Covid-misinformation policy, under Musk

The Twitter website says it stopped enforcing its misleading information policy on 23 November. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Yk5gSW3

Royal Mail postal workers begin fresh two-day strike

The action is the latest in a series of walkouts and will affect deliveries of letters and parcels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bgPeTvs

Octopus takeover of Bulb challenged by rival firms

Octopus Energy's acquisition of collapsed energy firm Bulb could be delayed by a legal fight. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xIM3EFn

Onshore wind: Grant Shapps criticised for 'nonsense' claims

The business secretary says wind turbines are now "so big" they cannot be built on land. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MpS0UA7

Driving examiners across UK to stage strikes over pay

The PCS union says driving examiners and rural payment officers will strike in December and January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/h5CktiN

Facebook: Meta fined €265m by Irish Data Protection Commission

Phone numbers and email addresses of up to 533m users appeared on an online hacking forum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vtBIaHe

Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising

Elon Musk has tweeted that Apple has largely stopped advertising on his platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hLt891C

Apple has reduced advertising on Twitter - Musk

Elon Musk has tweeted that Apple has largely stopped advertising on his platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hLt891C

Meta fined €265m by Irish data watchdog over breach

The Irish Data Protection Commission says its inquiry has found Meta breached GDPR rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oiGz10h

Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy after FTX collapse

The collapse of FTX had already forced BlockFi to suspend most activity on its platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sBSxvjE

Emergency energy plan for Tuesday postponed

National Grid decides not to activate a scheme to help avoid power cuts after being poised to do so. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P4DUrgC

Balenciaga campaign: What did the fashion house do?

Kim Kardashian is pulled into a row over the fashion house's latest campaign after heavy backlash. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4UnfpYT

The birth pangs of the Grand Theft Auto franchise

On its 25th anniversary, an early GTA producer reveals the trials faced by its original developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l2JuOHv

US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears

November 27, 2022

The restrictions on five Chinese companies are the first to be put in place on security grounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/c8F5IPe

Thousands of apprentices quit over quality of schemes

November 27, 2022

Around 100,000 people are dropping out of schemes after firms fail to provide basic training, says a report. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Sw6GzfP

Energy firms warned over hiking direct debits

November 27, 2022

The government says companies must match bills with customers who are cutting energy use. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1QitkcK

Twitter: Romance, business and campaigns born on the platform

November 25, 2022

Three women share their stories of how being on Twitter has changed their lives for the better. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/NrVRhLK

Train strikes: Drivers to walk out in pay row

November 25, 2022

Passengers face further disruption with 11 rail companies being affected by the long-running dispute. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iaEGKvf

Elon Musk says Twitter will offer 'amnesty' to suspended accounts

Several accounts - including Donald Trump's - have already been reinstated by the multi-billionaire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6SU5siY

Elon Musk says Twitter will offer 'amnesty' to suspended accounts

Several accounts - including Donald Trump's - have already been reinstated by the multi-billionaire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6SU5siY

Why Donald Trump isn't returning to Twitter (for now)

How the former US president might lose money if he starts tweeting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/i1fTE5R

Why Donald Trump isn't returning to Twitter (for now)

How the former US president might lose money if he starts tweeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/i1fTE5R

The little-known nut that may save at-risk rainforests

Growing sales of an Indonesian nut called kenari is helping to reduce deforestation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ygW78oh

Kanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of 'toxic' behaviour

Rolling Stone has reported that staff have complained about West's "problematic behaviour". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mz6OGVf

Police to text 70,000 victims in UK's biggest anti-fraud operation

The website iSpoof, used by criminals to make fake calls, has been taken down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/V3Hf1ET

Foxconn: iPhone maker apologises after huge protests at China plant

It comes after protests broke out at the world's largest iPhone factory over pay and work conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ohAcsWT

Foxconn: iPhone maker apologises after huge protests at China plant

It comes after protests broke out at the world's largest iPhone factory over pay and work conditions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ohAcsWT

Holiday swindlers: The rise of digital travel scams

Social media is helping travel agents to impress clients, and sometimes to scam them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qUwI6RA

Jeremy Hunt: Cut energy use to stop Putin 'blackmail'

People need to cut consumption to reduce the UK's reliance on Russia, the chancellor says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kcHZlKi

Pound hits post-Truss high as dollar weakens

Sterling has reached its highest level against the US dollar since mid-August. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LQbVYIB

'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here'

South African software developers discuss what it means to them to do business in the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Cnc3D95

'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here'

South African software developers discuss what it means to them to do business in the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Cnc3D95

Manchester United: Glazer family owners consider selling Premier League club

Manchester United's American owners the Glazer family say they are considering selling the club as they "explore strategic alternatives". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SOI6ABi

FTX: Court says Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a 'personal fiefdom'

FTX's collapse was described in court as "one of most abrupt and difficult" in corporate America. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dxORqWB

FTX: Court says Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a 'personal fiefdom'

FTX's collapse was described in court as "one of most abrupt and difficult" in corporate America. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dxORqWB

Apple and Google face gaming and mobile browser probe

The UK competition watchdog launches a market investigation into cloud gaming and mobile browsers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Iap9Ejr

Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HCMYwFb

We must wean economy off immigration, Labour leader to warn businesses

Sir Keir Starmer will promise a "pragmatic" immigration policy in a speech to business leaders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LfHnsWw

Are flying taxis getting closer to lift-off?

US air regulators said they would add flying taxis to the list of regulated aircraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pGtfhe8

Are flying taxis getting closer to lift-off?

US air regulators said they would add flying cars to the list of regulated aircraft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pGtfhe8

Twitter boss Elon Musk keeps conspiracy theorist Alex Jones off platform

Chief executive Elon Musk said he "had no mercy" for anyone using children's deaths for political gain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ye5Fvc3

WhatsApp groups help get food to those who need it

Messaging apps have become a popular way to reach people who are struggling with the cost of food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dYJzrQD

FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Xf4by08

FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Xf4by08

Musk lifts Donald Trump's Twitter ban

The former US president's account is reinstated - but he says he sees no reason to return. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qApyKH0

Jeremy Hunt has no plan for growth, says CBI boss

Tony Danker tells the BBC the Autumn Statement will tackle inflation but won't revive growth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PwSTWR6

Theranos scandal: Who is Elizabeth Holmes and why was she on trial?

November 19, 2022

"She just seemed absolutely confident of her own brilliance," a Stanford professor remembers of the former student. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SVa0RDi

Will you be allowed to watch the World Cup at work?

November 19, 2022

Bosses have to decide whether to get behind the controversial World Cup. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qCwHJMd

Banksy accuses clothing brand Guess of stealing artworks

November 18, 2022

The graffiti artist called on shoplifters to visit a London branch of Guess in retaliation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vzrdZH0

Shop sales rise but remain below pre-pandemic levels

Sales rebounded in October after the previous month was affected by stores closing for the Queen's funeral. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YEL0dqx

Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt warns of challenges as living standards plunge

The chancellor tells the BBC's Chris Mason times are difficult as he defends tax rises in his Autumn Statement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KAkUQsa

Elon Musk: Twitter closes offices until next week

It comes amid reports that large numbers of staff have resigned from the social media platform. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KctN6YO

Elon Musk: Twitter closes offices until next week

It comes amid reports that large numbers of staff have resigned from the social media platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KctN6YO

Taxing electric cars 'short-sighted' say manufacturers

Extending the tax to include electric models is "short-sighted" says Ford. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TUpMvJy

Postal workers to strike on six more days in run-up to Christmas

Industrial action is scheduled for six days in December, including Christmas Eve. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YVhIdOT

New FTX boss condemns crypto exchange's failure

John Ray says there was a "complete absence of trustworthy financial information" at the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yp5agIf

Ukraine war: Billionaire Andrew Forrest launches $25bn fund for reconstruction

Andrew Forrest's Ukraine Green Growth Initiative aims to replace destroyed infrastructure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Td7f80g

Taylor Swift Ticketmaster crash draws ire on Capitol Hill

A glitch caused by high demand for her concerts has triggered monopoly busters in Washington DC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yLeDW1x

Astronomer in Twitter limbo over 'intimate' meteor

An animated video of a meteor shower shared by Mary McIntyre was banned by Twitter's automated tools. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pOn52Dd

Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt to unveil spending cuts and tax rises

Pensions and benefits will rise with prices but energy support is expected to be scaled back, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wOt6pdY

Chinese buyout of Newport microchip plant a 'security risk'

The UK government says Nexperia's takeover of Newport Wafer Fab creates national security risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dyAXHBq

What is behind the big tech companies' job cuts?

Thousands of redundancies have been announced by some of the largest firms in the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YTBWzlr

Byjus, Meta, Twitter: India tech workers fight back amid mass layoffs

Many young Indians who've lost their jobs are looking for ways to air their frustration and build support. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/vlGgFyc

Made.com customers given 25 November delivery deadline

Customers who do not receive furniture orders by this date should submit a claim for a refund. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tSW6KMu

Estee Lauder to buy designer brand Tom Ford

The cosmetics giant will purchase the designer fashion brand for £2.4bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jHtgrKT

Water customers may be owed £163m for sewage spills

Water companies have been discharging waste in to rivers, claim researchers of corporate wrongdoing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GVDErBS

Over a million are owed money by failed crypto exchange

Experts and watchdogs warn UK investors that when crypto firms fail, getting money back is unlikely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nO6usKr

Made.com collapse: Nottingham auction house to sell off stock

It comes after the online furniture retailer collapsed, leading to hundreds of job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bvntr4H

Heinz, Dolmio and Anchor: Top food brands see prices soar

The price of some popular branded foods have as much as doubled in two years, Which? research suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u3xcEGm

Cost of living: Electric heaters may pose fire risks despite savings

The popularity of portable heaters to warm a single room has increased as energy bills have soared. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3y5Rewt

Amazon 'prepares mass job cuts' as sales slow - reports

The reductions could affect about 10,000 people at the e-commerce giant, reports suggested. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PylESQ1

Cost of living: 'We've got to sell our family home due to mortgage rise'

A mother-of-three says she can't see any option than selling her house due to mortgage rates rising. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HWOvKrM

London loses position as top European stock market

The UK's stock-marketed listed companies have lost so much value that France is now number one. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZnIKVsx

What do we know will be in the Autumn Statement?

Jeremy Hunt is expected to dismantle his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng plans announced two months ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m5TgCbH

Rishi Sunak: We’ll deliver public finances markets expect

The PM says this week's autumn budget would "put our public finances on a sustainable trajectory". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yBXC3rN

Why smart thermostats don't always save you money

The makers of smart thermostats says the devices can cut energy bills but the evidence is not conclusive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lvuIgpk

The repair Budget to defuse a financial timebomb

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's key message this week will be about restoring stability and controlling price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VKsad7f

Jeremy Hunt: Everyone will have to pay more tax

The chancellor also tells the BBC he wants to make sure any recession is as short and shallow as possible. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/e0c8dYK

The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6uelNs4

The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6uelNs4

Autumn Statement: When is it and how will it affect me?

With the UK facing a cost-of-living crisis the government is set to unveil tax and spending plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ayZKQ8X

Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations

November 11, 2022

Blue tick accounts impersonating major brands, politicians and celebrities have appeared on the platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ebxNaSY

AI reunites Holocaust survivor with childhood photos

November 11, 2022

Google engineer develops technology to help identify Holocaust victims in archive photos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/W2uIn57

'There really is more to life than posting on Instagram'

November 11, 2022

A small but growing number of people are giving up the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/M3uwtb2

Cost of living: Shares jump in US and Asia as inflation cools

Investors are betting the US central bank will slow the pace of rate rises as it tackles inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FVQ85BT

Amazon: Robots spread but 'we still need humans'

Amazon's latest robot has the ability to pick up items before they are packed.c from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JA7LFI0

Ros Atkins On… Elon Musk and Twitter

Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of Elon Musk’s early days in charge of the social media platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EpNH1WY

US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter

The Federal Trade Commission says developments at Twitter could risk it violating regulatory orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nCbI4xN

I told Liz Truss she was going too fast, says Kwasi Kwarteng

The former chancellor said he told the then PM to "slow down" after September's ill-fated mini-budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TKlUJFZ

Labour vows to lift ban on onshore wind

A Labour government would ease planning rules for new onshore wind farms, Sir Kier Starmer says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CulyvWN

Musk tells Twitter staff remote working will end

The boss of the social media firm also warns workers to prepare for "difficult times", reports say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ewNfh7v

Elon Musk foreign ties worth being looked at, Joe Biden says

The US president was asked whether Saudi Arabia helping the Tesla boss to buy Twitter should be probed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sYTbMal

Elon Musk foreign ties worth being looked at, Joe Biden says

The US president was asked whether Saudi Arabia helping the Tesla boss to buy Twitter should be probed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sYTbMal

Christmas adverts toned down during cost of living crisis

John Lewis says the cost of living crisis was "front of mind" as it joins other big brands launching festive campaigns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VdOZ27H

Binance walks away from FTX crypto exchange bailout

Binance will not pursue the deal for its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kQM0cRF

Binance walks away from FTX crypto exchange bailout

Binance will not pursue the deal for its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kQM0cRF

3D printed guns: Warnings over growing threat of 3D firearms

Police say they are seizing 3D printed weapons in greater numbers in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nsASIrJ

Kids' Christmas toy pester-power limited by cost of living

Rising prices affect parents' shopping habits as sales of Christmas toys are forecast to be hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NM2X1IQ

'One of the hottest start-up spaces in the US'

North Carolina is aiming to become a hub for start-ups to grow and do business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/adqKXes

Disney says streaming business at 'turning point'

The company has more than 235 subscriptions across its three streaming platforms, including Disney+. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1P3Txoj

Egg farmers squeezed as costs rise

Some farmers have accused supermarkets of not paying them a fair price for their eggs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3BYzXZ7

Primark pledges no more price rises as costs soar

The firm's owner said the soaring cost of living is putting households under pressure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qiuQrkD

Ten days of Twitter chaos

Elon Musk's first week-and-a-half at Twitter has been a rollercoaster of big changes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o7urzjg

Do not end green energy grants, manufacturers urge MPs

Manufacturing firms urge MPs to match an EU scheme subsidising the cost of renewable energy systems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tEjIG8U

Ten days of Twitter chaos

Elon Musk's first week-and-a-half at Twitter has been a rollercoaster of big changes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/o7urzjg

Facebook owner Meta expected to announce major job losses

The company faces difficult economic conditions and is investing heavily in its metaverse push. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1jK4nTV

Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xdNTb2i

Apple: iPhone shipments delayed over China Covid lockdown

Firm warns customers to expect longer wait times for its new iPhone due China's Covid lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CpGuYUJ

Cost of living: Millions have no savings as prices soar

A quarter of those asked in a survey had less than £100 in savings, exposing them to unexpected bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Q7Gm19W

Ebay urges shoppers to pick old over new this Black Friday

This Black Friday the online marketplace is promoting used items to avoid unwanted spending and waste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kCitAsa

Made.com expected to go into administration this week

Around 500 staff are expected to lose their jobs after the online furniture store failed to find a buyer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/spwubz0

Rail passengers urged to check Monday travel

Most train companies will operate limited services on Monday despite strikes being called off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RO9rUj6

Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/R90CWgT

National Insurance: Will tax cut save me money?

The government's reversal of the 1.25p increase in National Insurance has come into effect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rxTQe4f

Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/V1iEBFp

Liberal Democrats: Give struggling homeowners £300 a month

People whose mortgage payments had risen more than 10% would get a grant, under the party's plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ef1LibH

Cost of living: Pub halves beer and cider choice to survive

A landlord is pinning energy bills to walls to show regulars why the cost of their pint has gone up. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/87FyBGJ

Jack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover

The former CEO appeared to agree with the dismissals, saying he had grown the company "too quickly". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XKdsJl6

Twitter UK staff get deadline over cuts consultation

Hundreds affected by Twitter's worldwide job cuts have three days to elect a representative. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bxBlHWT

Twitter UK staff get deadline over cuts consultation

Hundreds affected by Twitter's worldwide job cuts have three days to elect a representative. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bxBlHWT

Twitter: Musk defends deep cuts to company's workforce

The site's new owner says he had "no choice" but to slash jobs - cuts which appear to affect 50% of staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KPok3sg

Twitter: Musk defends deep cuts to company's workforce

The site's new owner says he had "no choice" but to slash jobs - cuts which appear to affect 50% of staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KPok3sg

Workers at Heathrow to strike in World Cup run-up

A union says 700 workers at the UK's biggest airport will walk out for three days from 18 November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rXv5yYk

Avanti West Coast: Rail boss apologises for recent disruption

Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express have been criticised for reduced timetables and cancellations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T4CBPob

Twitter to make job cuts after Elon Musk takeover

The social media giant says staff will be told on Friday whether they are to be laid off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7H0ApF5

Twitter to make job cuts after Elon Musk takeover

The social media giant says staff will be told on Friday whether they are to be laid off. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7H0ApF5

Billions being spent in metaverse land grab

Corporations, speculators and individuals have spent nearly $2bn (£1.75bn) on virtual plots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6R9lfpD

Mortgages: What happens if I miss a payment?

Homeowners are worried about rising mortgage costs - but lenders must help those struggling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fCZJ0Gg

Life tough for millions of households, says Sainsbury's boss

The supermarket reports a fall in profits and says shoppers are "watching every penny and every pound". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6XPQ0Ix

One in four have accents mocked at work - survey

Almost half of those surveyed have also faced jibes over their accents in a social setting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2eoQbct

TikTok says staff in China can access UK and EU user data

The Chinese social media giant said the policy is "based on a demonstrated need to do their job". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/f3Urjgs

TikTok says staff in China can access UK and EU user data

The Chinese social media giant said the policy is "based on a demonstrated need to do their job". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/f3Urjgs

House prices: What happens when they fall?

How could rising interest rates affect the housing market around the UK? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WzitUC8

Cost of living: The homebuyers anxious about their mortgages

Three people from Derby tell BBC News how they will be affected by the Bank of England base rate hike. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1mwM7Bq

China Covid: Panic and fear drove iPhone factory breakout

Workers at the plant in Zhengzhou, China, thought they were going to be part of a huge Covid experiment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3UYXGLn

China Covid: iPhone maker Foxconn boosts bonuses after lockdown breakout

Foxconn locked down the world's largest iPhone factory in line with China's zero-Covid policy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nw4J6OU

Questions raised about AI weapons-scanning company

BBC News has seen evidence Evolv, which claims to have the "signatures" of all weapons, has limitations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YEUoniW

Questions raised about AI weapons-scanning company

BBC News has seen evidence Evolv, which claims to have the "signatures" of all weapons, has limitations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YEUoniW

Elon Musk says $8 monthly fee for Twitter blue tick

Critics say the change could make it harder for people to find reliable sources on the social media site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jrMVkf4

Prison job advert banned for racial stereotyping

The photo of a black inmate and white officer was likely to cause serious offence, a watchdog found. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iB1aeFM

Elon Musk says £7 monthly fee for Twitter blue tick