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The price of the average property in January was £258,297, a decline of 0.6% on December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MjbF4nR

Tech layoffs: PayPal cuts 2,000 jobs as global economy weakens

The online payments platform is the latest technology firm to cut costs as the global economy weakens. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QGmJSzA

Tech layoffs: PayPal cuts 2,000 jobs as global economy weakens

The online payments platform is the latest technology firm to cut costs as the global economy weakens. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QGmJSzA

Government promises robust crypto regulation

Proposals are being set out as scandals and tumbling values raise questions about the industry's future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WHX9nqA

The trucks ditching diesel and drivers

From addressing the climate emergency to the shortage of HGV drivers, is this the future? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/980lUP3

Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say

Washington has been tightening its rules on exports of US technology to China for several years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rxL9EvI

Tech War: Biden moves to halt US exports to Huawei, reports say

Washington has been tightening its rules on exports of US technology to China for several years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rxL9EvI

Green projects are boosting UK growth - CBI report

Projects aimed at lowering carbon emissions are boosting growth in poorer parts of the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YzrbwqI

UK economy only G7 nation to shrink in 2023 - IMF

The IMF says the UK economy is forecast to shrink by 0.6% this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0OcbUxu

Green projects are boosting UK growth - CBI report

Projects aimed at lowering carbon emissions are boosting growth in poorer parts of the country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YzrbwqI

Children as young as nine exposed to pornography

The consumption of pornography is widespread among children, the children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/I5Gmodu

The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain

Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MEexkv6

Flybe collapse: Shock for staff after new lease of life, says Robinson

Flybe's collapse has caused concern for workers, but offers from other airlines bring hope, says Gavin Robinson. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SrNTEt6

Video streaming subscriptions fall by two million in 2022

Households cut back on streaming services in their droves as the cost of living rose sharply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UpzIAhi

Man takes parcel to US to beat Royal Mail ban

Businesses express frustration at Royal Mail's ban on sending parcels abroad after a cyber-attack. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0bBiGLA

Mining giant 'sorry' over lost radioactive capsule in Australia

Rio Tinto says the object went missing while it was being transported 1,400km in Western Australia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BHKfXRq

Adani Group says Hindenburg fraud claim 'calculated attack on India'

Last week the Indian firm owned by Asia's richest man had more than $50bn wiped off its market value. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zVXkBhx

Over-50s at work: 'You feel your usefulness has passed'

New research suggests applicants are right when they say employers are less open to hiring older workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WcCr0jY

Ryanair and EasyJet ready to snap up Flybe staff

Airlines are inviting employees of the collapsed airline to fill vacancies for cabin crew and other roles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yENsV7h

'Elon Musk has made me embarrassed to drive my Tesla now'

January 28, 2023

Elon Musk was once hailed as the secret to Tesla's success. Now he's one of its problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WiVXmkZ

Flybe administration: Scramble to change plans after airline ceases trading

January 28, 2023

The airline said it was ceasing trading and cancelling all flights, which affects 75,000 passengers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7yqDSQx

Flybe: Regional carrier ceases trading and cancels all flights

January 27, 2023

The airline said it had gone into administration and cancelled all flights to and from the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ElQOcnH

AmazonSmile closes: Charities say they will suffer

January 27, 2023

Amazon will soon close its charity scheme that allows people to donate by shopping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1Aar24g

LVMH: Luxury giant's sales soar despite China losses

January 27, 2023

LVMH - owner of brands including Moët and Louis Vuitton - saw strong sales despite losses in China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eoJPRds

HS2 may not run through to central London - report

The government says it is committed to delivering the rail line to Manchester amid rising costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5eDpxQy

Warning over risky electric blankets sold online

The consumer rights group Which? found products being sold online that could cause electric shocks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Aslneza

Warning over risky electric blankets sold online

The consumer rights group Which? found products being sold online that could cause electric shocks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Aslneza

US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew

The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pEWIo4j

Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts

It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Uz5lnYf

Punchbags become smart with activity-tracking cover

BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tries out some of the latest fitness technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sbOm7Li

Royal Mail says strikes have cost it £200m

The owner of the mail delivery service reveals the cost of the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zQE5JuM

Iranian and Russian hackers targeting politicians and journalists, warn UK officials

Politicians and journalists are being targeted with espionage attacks, the UK government is warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PivKY1O

Cost of living: Cash bonuses behind record number of bank switches

Up to £200 was offered by some banks to switching customers - prompting the most moves since 2013. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OIdscMl

Donald Trump to be allowed back onto Facebook and Instagram

The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fjHN9e

Tesla posts record profit despite price cuts

Elon Musk's electric car company is facing questions as the economy weakens and borrowing costs rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wt5Ykp

Rupert Murdoch ditches plan to merge Fox and News Corp

The media tycoon has withdrawn his proposal, saying it is "not optimal" for shareholders at this time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/p1KWLbR

Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m

The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/anxfSC8

Microsoft sees slowest sales growth in six years

The update follows the firm's move to eliminate about 10,000 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SqjoEOY

US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals

A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HqKX6eN

US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals

A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/HqKX6eN

Online car retailer Cazoo consults with staff over site closures

Hundreds of jobs are at risk at online car retailer Cazoo, including 300 in Lincolnshire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NqhHySR

Twitter sued by Crown Estate over alleged unpaid rent at UK HQ

The alleged rent arrears relate to office space at Twitter's UK headquarters in central London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OJLQwfU

M&Ms replacing spokescandies with comedian Maya Rudolph

The company said it has put a 'pause' on the mascots after a rebrand "broke the internet". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Dv5x4nc

BT customer contracts face probe by regulator

Ofcom says it is looking into whether two BT companies, EE and Plusnet, have breached rules. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64374585?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI

It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EDxaXvm

Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle

US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster buys Quordle, a Wordle-style five-letter-word guessing game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kJagnFj

Food suppliers hit back at Tesco in price hike row

Industry body the Food & Drink Federation said supermarkets are already 'very tough' on suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vckZNB6

Government to offer £600m for green steel switch

The UK's two biggest steelmakers are expected to get support to move away from old-fashioned coal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zurJoWa

Technology can help the NHS, says AstraZeneca boss

AstraZeneca's Leif Johansson says AI and screening could prevent costly treatment in hospitals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ukmalFN

National Grid puts coal plants on standby to supply electricity

National Grid ESO orders coal-fire units to begin warming up as the UK's cold snap continues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aBXdSpg

Strikes Update: How Monday 23 January’s walkouts will affect you

What you need to know about the ambulance workers' strike, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SGor8fP

Energy Price Cap: Labour calls for three month extension

Extending the £2,500 energy price cap until July can be funded by a tougher windfall tax, Labour says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0ZrsvJa

Firms may be hiking prices beyond inflation - Tesco boss

Food suppliers may be using inflation as excuse to raise prices further than necessary, John Allan says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7AFmasG

Crackdown on energy firms over rise in prepayment meters

Many customers have been left without heat and light when not able to afford topping up their prepayment meters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OpM7VJ4

UK steel industry a whisker away from collapse - Unite

January 21, 2023

Unite has written a letter to the Business Secretary Grant Shapps seeking more government support. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P9ywJF7

Unemployment: Who are the millions of Britons not working?

The unemployment rate is close to its lowest point since the 1970s, but millions aren't working. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UdlGbof

Stagecoach co-founder Dame Ann Gloag charged with human trafficking offences

The Stagecoach co-founder, her husband and two members of her family strongly deny the allegations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bBQ30EZ

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes attempted to flee US, prosecutors claim

According to a new court filing, the 38-year-old bought a one-way ticket to Mexico last January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pa4fbj2

Elite chefs say kitchen work 'like going to war' - study finds

Michelin star chefs routinely face mental and physical abuse at work, a new study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fc8qat9

FAA outage: US airline regulators blame contractor for travel chaos

The US airline regulator says a contractor is responsible for delaying and cancelling thousands of flights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HB5TmQc

Energy bills rise for 2.5 million homes on Economy 7

Customers on Economy 7 tariffs see bills rise 7.6% despite the government fixing prices until April. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kTcAO52

Netflix: Reed Hastings steps down but subscribers jump

The streaming service is attracting new customers as co-founder Reed Hastings hands over the reins. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/P8onT7F

Starmer: UK car industry 'needs to be saved'

The Labour leader says the sector needs a strategic plan, following the collapse of Britishvolt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7GbQNLp

Bailey: Inflation 'likely to fall rapidly' this year

Bank of England governor says UK may have "turned the corner" on price rises, but recession remains likely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YBUg1GH

New FTX boss John Ray could bring back bankrupt crypto firm

John Ray said he may restart the platform to try to recover "value" for customers who lost money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/JDenbVu

New FTX boss John Ray could bring back bankrupt crypto firm

John Ray said he may restart the platform to try to recover "value" for customers who lost money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JDenbVu

Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy blames job cuts on windfall tax

Harbour Energy is eyeing a reduction of its UK workforce, most of which is based in Aberdeen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YUIqrPd

What happens if the US hits the debt ceiling?

The US is again poised to run up against its borrowing limit, amid political tensions in Congress. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1CZln6M

Bitzlato crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes

Bitzlato co-founder Anatoly Legkodymov is accused of helping to process $700m in illicit funds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/baEZlX7

Bitzlato crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes

Bitzlato co-founder Anatoly Legkodymov is accused of helping to process $700m in illicit funds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/baEZlX7

Starmer: UK will be 'open for business' under Labour

Labour uses Davos appearance to promise a boost for foreign investment and green industries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mMTrvfC

Germany says it is no longer reliant on Russian energy

New sources of energy mean Germany is no longer dependent on Russia, Germany's finance minister said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wiFVdW4

FTX: Collapsed crypto exchange says $415m was hacked

Last week the company told a bankruptcy judge in Delaware that it had recovered over $5bn in assets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/W9sFLGZ

UN workers' rights agency denies backing UK anti-strike laws

The US labour secretary also opposes the UK government's plans for “minimum service agreements”. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ths3kBy

Twitter auctions bird statue and other office furniture

After axing staff and scrapping perks, Twitter is offloading surplus supplies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Yl1IPum

EU biometric border system faces more delays

A new border control system, which was pushed back to May, has been delayed to the end of the year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/H0etxLl

Paperchase hunts for buyer but prepares for insolvency

High Street stationery chain confirms it is hunting for buyer but talking to insolvency experts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aMk13Rv

Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos formally joins process to buy club

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's firm Ineos officially enters the race to buy Manchester United. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/k3FOSLG

Bank of England governor warns of Truss hangover effect

The UK still needs to rebuild its economic reputation around the world, says Andrew Bailey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iWHnm35

Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users

Twitter users say the social network has "a different vibe" since the billionaire took charge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ve2LYWU

Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users

Twitter users say the social network has "a different vibe" since the billionaire took charge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ve2LYWU

Britishvolt: Fears rise over future of British battery firm

Shareholders are voting on the future of the company which aims to make batteries for electric cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/W8P4zQH

M&S to create 3,400 jobs as it opens new stores

The retailer says it will open 20 stores in the next year, including five in former Debenhams sites. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/euvkZ5A

Dr Ranj Singh: Four ways to protect your mental health

The rising cost of living can be stressful but there are steps you can take to help. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WwCFc40

Energy boss warns higher bills are here to stay

January 15, 2023

Equinor's chief says while prices will not be as volatile, investment in renewables must be paid for. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/azcqbfP

How drones could be the future of Indian farming

January 15, 2023

Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/85wTaLr

VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time

January 15, 2023

New devices from Meta and HTC cost more than £1,000, but all eyes are on rumoured Apple glasses. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GqAjpwa

Winklevoss firm charged in US over crypto sales

January 13, 2023

Its partner company is also accused of illegal sales to hundreds of thousands of investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7D9ZrWE

Tesla cuts prices by up to a fifth to boost demand

January 13, 2023

The electric car maker is reducing prices by thousands of pounds as global downturn threatens sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/RDmMaeA

India targets China's dominance in mobile phones

January 13, 2023

There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KzVYRS0

Apple boss Tim Cook to have pay cut by over 40% this year

The technology giant's chief executive Tim Cook has faced criticism from investors over his salary. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/n3M1dKO

Apple boss Tim Cook to have pay cut by over 40% this year

The technology giant's chief executive Tim Cook has faced criticism from investors over his salary. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/n3M1dKO

Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which?

The consumer champion found "hardly any" brands came close to matching a device's expected lifespan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7ks2XAF

India targets China's dominance in mobile phones

There's some way to go, but India hopes to build its own world-class mobile phone industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KzVYRS0

Does easing US inflation point the way for the world?

It may be good news for the rest of the world if price increases in the US continue to slow. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BqO4IaS

Royal Mail hit by Russia-linked ransomware attack

The group is working "around the clock" to resolve severe disruption to overseas deliveries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IAhngpX

Workers may be able to still claim sickness benefits

Under the proposals, some claimants would be allowed to keep receiving payments even if they find work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YLpZifK

FTX: Collapsed crypto giant recovers $5bn of assets

The firm's former chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating an "epic" fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/10JACls

FTX: Collapsed cryptocurrency giant recovers $5bn of assets

The firm's former chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating an "epic" fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/10JACls

Sri Lanka's central bank urges China and India to reduce its debts

The crisis-hit Indian Ocean state cannot access a $2.9bn bailout until its debts to China and India are resolved. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6Ajl24G

UK Twitter employees legal threat over redundancies

A legal letter seen by BBC News calls workers' treatment "unlawful, unfair and completely unacceptable". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sMNovn4

World's richest man promotes daughter to head Dior

Bernard Arnault made his fortunes as chief executive of French fashion giant, LVMH. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BELGjCV

Demi Lovato poster banned for being offensive to Christians

The ad for the singer's new album linked sexuality to a sacred symbol, the advertising watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/G02Ud8J

Cryptocurrency: UK Treasury considers plan for digital pound

The economic secretary to the Treasury says the UK is committed to becoming a world crypto hub. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nZgDIxb

Grant Shapps unveils new powers in strike laws

Unions say the plans for minimum service levels are "undemocratic and unworkable". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lqEFVX8

Meta denies African content-moderator firm exit poses risk

Sama, which runs Facebook's moderation hub for east Africa, is to stop providing content-review services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ByCr5kx

Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds

Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/v5k73NO

Amazon warehouse closures put 1,200 jobs at risk

The online giant is to shut three warehouses, but also plans to open two new ones creating 2,500 roles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7ZkDgfX

Will the metaverse be your new workplace?

Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9L4NUes

Energy bill support for firms to be reduced from April

The government says the current level of support for firms was "unsustainably expensive". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eSK9nCb

UK space launch: Historic Cornwall rocket mission set to blast off

A modified jumbo jet will fly out of Cornwall on a mission to send nine satellites to orbit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CTiV9eZ

YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure

The YouTuber says he plans to "make this right" after fans lost money investing in his CryptoZoo game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OGrwqD

Brewdog boss pays out £500,000 in gold can row

James Watt says he made some "costly mistakes" in ads offering people a chance to win gold cans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gHGtXlk

Rents rising at fastest rate for seven years

Renters are being hit harder than owners by rising housing costs, official data shows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ta3RbXh

US Farmers win right to repair John Deere equipment

The grassroots movement has grown among consumers around the world as repair costs soar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oRQTHJS

Will the metaverse be your new workplace?

Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9L4NUes

Fashion brands paid Bangladesh factories less than cost - report

High street retailers paid suppliers in Bangladesh less than production costs, researchers claim. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rn6XF3z

Single-use cutlery and plates to be banned in England

Figures suggest more than four billion pieces of single-use cutlery are used in England each year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Zwz6pAg

Strike daily: How Monday 9 January strikes will affect you

What you need to know about industrial action taking place on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zncESjy

Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group

The billionaire has seldom been seen in public since criticising China's financial sector in 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8Si2KIx

Wikipedia owner denies Saudi infiltration claim

January 07, 2023

Two human rights groups accused Riyadh of using agents to "promote positive content" on the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rJG5waz

The pandemic entrepreneurs moving into the High Street

January 07, 2023

Entrepreneurs who started internet firms in lockdown are making the transition to bricks and mortar. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jLTBm9M

Ukraine war: Trying to run start-ups in a conflict

A group of entrepreneurs speak to the BBC about the challenges of running start-ups during a war. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zDGUioE

Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GyjPVB1

McDonald's plans corporate job cuts and restructuring

The global burger chain did not confirm details about the scope of the cuts it is planning. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VE1yoQN

BA unveils jumpsuits in first uniform revamp for 20 years

The airline has updated its workwear for the first time in 20 years with designs by Ozwald Boateng. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1vUqerV

Taliban and China firm agree Afghanistan oil extraction deal

It is the first major energy extraction agreement with a foreign firm since the Taliban took power. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VOx48dG

Samsung sees profits plunge by 69% as chip prices slump

The slump comes as the global economic slowdown hits memory chip prices and demand for devices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DsORnuj

Samsung sees profit plunge by 69% as chip prices slump

The slump comes as the global economic slowdown hits memory chip prices and demand for devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/DsORnuj

Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity

When there is no mobile coverage, phones will be able to send and receive emergency texts via satellite. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kpdRwrY

Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity

When there is no mobile coverage, phones will be able to send and receive emergency texts via satellite. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kpdRwrY

Staff must be free to work for employer's rivals - US regulator

Officials say non-compete clauses unfairly limit pay and opportunities for some 30 million Americans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m6W7fYt

Amazon to shed over 18,000 jobs as it cuts costs, CEO says

The announcement comes after the technology giant said last year that it would reduce its headcount. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hpGBEux

Amazon to shed over 18,000 jobs as it cuts costs, CEO says

The announcement comes after the technology giant said last year that it would reduce its headcount. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hpGBEux

Strikes may be stepped up, train drivers' union warns

Train drivers union Aslef’s leader says action may escalate, and members are in it for the long haul. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yEJIlF5

UK new car sales hit 30 year low but electric vehicle demand soars

A chip shortage contributed to the drop in car registrations in 2022 - but electric cars boost market share. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qn3sc1u

Matt Hancock bids 'fond farewell' to his app after five years

The former health secretary tells users they will still be able keep up with him on TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/aXu8RZj

Meta fined €390m over use of data for targeted ads

The EU data watchdog says the way Meta obtained permission to process users' data for ads broke data law. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TdE3WA5

Tuesday to Thursday is the new office working week, data suggests

Analysis of mobile phone data finds people are swapping big cities for life by the seaside. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZVkElbW

Shoppers face higher prices after energy bill help ends

Shops may have no choice but to up prices when energy bills rise in April, the retail industry body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FA2Srm0

Microsoft recognises first labour union in US

Quality assurance workers at the video production company ZeniMax studios agreed to form a labour union. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MQNC7iv

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/piahZ5d

Energy bill help for firms expected to be halved

Gas and electricity prices have been fixed for firms until the end of March, but many want the support to continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bNfBV8y

Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/piahZ5d

Strike daily: How Wednesday 4 January’s walkouts will affect you

What you need to know about the rail strike and other strike action this week, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UcRpmZK

Tom Karen: Designer behind 1970s' cult classics dies

Tom Karen helped create some famous children's products from the 1970s as well as the Bond Bug car. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/y4lZjd7

Firms call for clarity over energy bill support

Gyms and hospitality firms say they need to know if they will get help from the government after March. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IQ8ZVdl

Cost-of-living payments: Three instalments totalling £900 confirmed

People receiving benefits and on a low income will receive the money in three instalments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xt2amu4

Tesla reports record 1.3 million deliveries for 2022

January 02, 2023

However, Elon Musk's electric car maker missed Wall Street forecasts for the last three months of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/sjhGmqu

Four-day working week: How we got here - and where next

January 02, 2023

Working four days a week might seem radical. But it wasn't so long ago that a six-day week was normal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BY5Qzsg

Train strikes: People returning to work face more strikes

January 02, 2023

Only 20% of services are expected to run this week due to walkouts by RMT and Aslef union members. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/o4HSdiW

Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism

It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who intends to drink needs to carry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uVNyCfD

Retail: Last year saw a big jump in the number of shops closing

A total of 17,145 shops shut last year across the UK's High Streets, shopping centres and parades. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/R1q8ezH

Third of world in recession this year, IMF head warns

Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be "tougher" than last year as the global economy faces challenges. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KpHaQJG

Shops face challenging year ahead, says industry body