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The Pensions Regulator has told hundreds of funds to check details of customers after a data leak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NYIki2Z

UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster US share listing

In a blow to the London stock market, the firm said in March that it would not list shares in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BKMGd4l

UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster US share listing

In a blow to the London stock market, the firm said in March that it would not list shares in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BKMGd4l

The Israeli plan to fit a fusion reactor into a container

Israel's NT-Tao wants to build a compact fusion reactor and has won investment from Honda. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oR9N6SE

Where property prices are set by what local people earn

A housing project in south London is selling flats with prices set according to local income levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pBZ3Tni

Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal

Shareholders claim the sportswear giant knew about the rapper's behaviour before it cut ties in 2022. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GrXHl2E

First Republic makes last ditch bid to find rescue deal

Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US banks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/61uD9o2

Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says

Transport Secretary Mark Harper says a "fair and reasonable pay offer" has been made to rail workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Y9UsvwR

How taking it slow could help protect our money

April 29, 2023

A culture of instant buying, paying, and delivery brings convenience but could expose our finances to harm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vtrAS7i

Pings signal closure of NHS Covid-19 app

April 29, 2023

The tracing app for England and Wales was downloaded around 30 million times. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XpCs3cu

Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer loses trademark battle

April 28, 2023

The US singer was sued by an Australian fashion designer over her use of the name on tour clothing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wB9VY0U

UK games sector wanted Microsoft deal, says Sir Ian Livingstone

April 28, 2023

Sir Ian Livingstone says he hopes a settlement can be reached for Microsoft's takeover of Activision. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dmK9xZF

Rents hit fresh high as lack of homes available continues

April 28, 2023

Despite some signs of more properties coming on to the market, asking rents are still rising, Rightmove says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vKFhtPM

HMV's flagship Oxford Street store to reopen

The music retailer is to move back into 363 Oxford Street after a "dramatic" return to profit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XkTUQB6

Sri Lanka crisis: Central bank lays out extent of economic problems

The central bank's annual report highlighted the "unprecedented" increases in food and fuel prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7pMTUEb

Wikipedia will not perform Online Safety Bill age checks

It says age verification would contravene its commitment to collect minimal data from readers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KtWgQ5V

Amazon cloud and ads units offset flat e-commerce

Amazon has been hit as shoppers return to in-store spending after the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TNCvzQX

Amazon cloud and ads units offset e-commerce woes

Amazon has been hit as shoppers return to in-store spending after the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TNCvzQX

Gambling white paper: Government to unveil shake-up of laws

Culture secretary Lucy Frazer will lay out new restrictions from the government on gambling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/m3skc1o

China police question staff at US consultancy giant Bain

It comes as relations between Washington and Beijing have deteriorated in recent months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AHzbT0

Facebook shows signs of revival after slump

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been on a campaign to revive investor faith in his firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RYAIXSf

US denies trying to unfairly attract overseas firms

Deputy treasury secretary tells the BBC the US wants other countries to invest in clean energy as well. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gtbRjAk

Pernod Ricard resumes Beefeater and Jameson exports to Russia

French drinks giant says the move is to keep its Russia operations viable but campaigners are 'disgusted'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aki7I6j

Who wins and who loses from new Australia trade deal?

Small firms are weighing up the benefits of the UK's new trade deal with Australia. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/goipxcA

Amazon UK could be forced to recognise first union

A majority of staff at its Coventry warehouse have signed up to a union, the GMB says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dkVx9FW

Amazon UK could be forced to recognise first union

A majority of staff at its Coventry warehouse have signed up to a union, the GMB says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/dkVx9FW

New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews

The government's Digital Markets Bill aims to help consumers and increase competition. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65377793?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ocado warehouse closure puts 2,300 jobs at risk

Its Hatfield fulfilment centre will stop trading as the online grocer relies on more efficient sites. from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65383122?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Energy bill help drives up March borrowing

The government borrowed £21.5bn last month, the second-highest March figure since records began in 1993. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OhZqF2Q

Netflix to invest $2.5bn in new South Korea films and TV shows

The firm's co-CEO said the money will be spent on making TV shows and movies in the Asian country. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wUbZtgM

Netflix to invest $2.5bn in new South Korea films and TV shows

The firm's Co-CEO said the money will be spent on making TV shows and movies in the Asian country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wUbZtgM

First Republic Bank: More than $100bn of withdrawals this year

The US-based bank said its deposits fell by over 40% amid fears of a crisis in the financial sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8k6X0Zl

Facebook work filtering posts 'cost me my humanity'

Screening out extreme content left him numb to suffering, a former Kenya-based worker tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/V9jlGxH

Italian chain Prezzo to close 46 restaurants

The move, which puts 810 jobs at risk, comes after the chain was hit by soaring costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AcpQ6o5

Millions of families miss out on cheap broadband

Ofcom is concerned that people are not getting the broadband social tariffs they are entitled to. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4BKlWbv

£55bn withdrawn from Credit Suisse before collapse

The announcement gives an insight to the scale of the bank run that caused the 167-year-old institution to fail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39epX8A

Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy in the US

The embattled retail giant is seeking buyers for its assets, and will close all its stores by 30 June. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hL5Bs7d

NBCUniversal boss Jeff Shell out after 'inappropriate relationship'

Jeff Shell has left the US media giant over an "inappropriate relationship" he had with a colleague. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gVM7ay0

Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6LHQsNn

The tech entrepreneur betting he can get younger

Millions of dollars are being poured into research to find ways of making lives longer and healthier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ThCQivt

Millions of families miss out on cheap broadband

Ofcom is concerned that people are not getting the broadband social tariffs they are entitled to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4BKlWbv

CBI rape allegations 'shocking' says Labour shadow minister

The lobbying group needs 'root and branch' reform, says Labour's Jonathan Ashworth. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0MQ3tu8

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wxdIv0p

Has TransPennine Express improved its train service?

April 22, 2023

After a period of disruption, we examine how the company is performing ahead of a decision on its future. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/znfN7vT

Facebook still being used to arrange fake reviews - Which?

The consumer group found more than a dozen groups trading reviews for free products or payments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/l3wd1ac

Shanghai Auto Show: Mini responds to Chinese ice cream racism uproar

It comes after a video appeared to show staff giving ice cream to foreigners and refusing local visitors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/o2RFnqm

Lachlan Murdoch drops lawsuit against news site Crikey

Crikey linked the Murdoch family name to the US Capitol attack in an opinion piece last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rqnVWHE

Beyonce and the Pope among those to lose Twitter blue check in purge

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted blue check verification from thousands of accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nLsa0Nz

Beyonce and the Pope among those to lose Twitter blue check in purge

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted blue check verification from thousands of accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nLsa0Nz

Ukrainian vodka producers toast a rise in global sales

With Russian vodkas no longer on shelves around the world, Ukrainian brands have filled the gap. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZjNOb9U

US imposes $300m penalty over hard disk drive exports to Huawei

It is the latest move by the US government to stop sales of sophisticated technology to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hXHMJij

US imposes $300m penalty over hard disk drive exports to Huawei

It is the latest move by the US government to stop sales of sophisticated technology to China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hXHMJij

Child Trust Funds: Millions of pounds stuck in 80,000 accounts - report

Families are facing court battles to get their children's money, in pots worth up to £210m in total. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EMfwvn2

Bank says no real risk in ringing for financial help

The boss of Santander says telling a bank you're struggling may not harm your credit rating. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1vxOLtQ

Heathrow security staff and passport workers announce May strikes

It comes amid a wave of industrial action by hundreds of thousands of workers in different sectors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/edIyR5g

Overdraft changes saved borrowers £1bn, says watchdog

Simpler overdraft rates have helped borrowers but some still miss out on support, the FCA says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4HSGitB

Thousands of flights delayed as Southwest glitch grounds planes

The embattled airline cited a "technical issue" as the case for the one-hour nationwide stoppage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JQ2pX7H

Can Fox News afford the $787.5m Dominion settlement?

The network still faces a second, similar defamation lawsuit from another election technology firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DoX7ZQ0

Sacked CBI boss says reputation 'totally destroyed'

The former head of the business group tells the BBC his side of the story in an exclusive interview. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rR1vbxe

What counts as sexual harassment at work?

The BBC speaks to experts about sexual harassment and what to do if you experience it in the workplace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FtAz4M2

Fox settles $1.6bn defamation case with Dominion

Dominion had originally sought $1.6bn in damages from the powerful US media network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zIRVFol

Netflix ends DVD rentals in end of era

The streaming giant will stop shipping DVDs starting in September. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/61t8AEm

Apple in Mumbai: Tim Cook set to inaugurate first store in India

The Apple CEO tweeted that he "can't wait to welcome" customers to the new store in Mumbai city. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/p7AOhke

Covid: China economy rebounds after pandemic measures lifted

Gross domestic product for the first three months of 2023 grew by 4.5% compared to a year earlier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7rZuct2

WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging apps unite against new law

The apps have sent a letter urging government to reconsider the wording of the Online Safety Bill. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6CstLhd

TUC: Government failing to protect workers from AI

Union group claims using artificial intelligence to hire and fire staff could lead to greater discrimination. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KrVP406

How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/idsfPjH

Retiring landlords risk fuelling rental shortage

Investors with buy-to-let mortgages are retiring but new landlords are not replacing them. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/r4YWnaq

Sony World Photography Award 2023: Winner refuses award after revealing AI creation

Boris Eldagsen said he used the image to test the competition and to create an "open discussion". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9Te3hXc

Netflix apologises as Love is Blind reunion delayed for UK viewers

The special episode was pre-recorded and aired it in the US, but global viewers are left waiting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/CYJESmQ

Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EBuhFUZ

Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EBuhFUZ

Greener flights will cost more, says industry

Demand for air travel will be hit as decarbonisation drives up ticket prices, says industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ms9GCKB

Scrap all existing smart motorways, says AA

It comes after government cancels plans to build more stretches of road without permanent hard shoulders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/kr40Pea

Amazon strike: Hundreds of workers in Coventry walk out in pay dispute

GMB members walked out at 06:30 BST on Sunday and will strike until Tuesday, the union says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FUPEBG

US savers get savvy ditching and switching banks

April 15, 2023

A wave of transfers is hitting US banks, adding another wrinkle to challenges facing the financial system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aY9Rt8E

Royal Mail and Communication Workers Union reach agreement on pay

April 15, 2023

A provisional agreement over pay and working conditions for postal service workers has been reached. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OlSYLiq

Britain's economy is back, says chancellor

April 14, 2023

Jeremy Hunt says his strategy has been welcomed by the IMF after his predecessor faced criticism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hqHXlFI

Japan approves plan to open its first casino

April 14, 2023

Officials have allowed a gambling resort to open in Osaka in 2029 to attract tourists. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rM3pImu

Ford launches hands-free driving on UK motorways

April 14, 2023

Government approves Ford's BlueCruise system to allow hands-off, eyes-on driving. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lVfGoOq

Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

April 13, 2023

Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1IFi6Wo

18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion

April 13, 2023

Animal welfare activists say the incident is "by far" the deadliest barn fire in recent memory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3OrE0yw

Cash App founder Bob Lee's death: Tech worker arrested in fatal stabbing

April 13, 2023

Bob Lee was reportedly stabbed during a row while driving in San Francisco. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mN3FDJc

Bank of England considers raising saver protection, governor says

The move is seen as one response to recent concerns over the strength of the banking system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GYFOdom

Judge sanctions Fox News ahead of Dominion defamation trial

Dominion, which is suing Fox for $1.6bn, alleges network lawyers withheld evidence in the case. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yVIOoMj

Twitter and hate speech: What's the evidence?

Some studies show abuse on the platform is increasing - but Elon Musk has pushed back. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/VjE5BTY

Twitter and hate speech: What's the evidence?

Some studies show abuse on the platform is increasing - but Elon Musk has pushed back. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VjE5BTY

Watch: Elon Musk's last-minute interview with the BBC

Musk talks about the "pain" of owning Twitter and the BBC's objection to being labelled "government funded". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/M56NUtq

Accounting firm EY calls off 'Project Everest' to break up firm

The US arm of the accountancy giant has pushed back against demerging auditing and consulting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tBkx65C

Elon Musk tells BBC that owning Twitter has been quite painful

More than three million people logged into the Twitter Space to listen to the interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/G71UkKI

Watch: Elon Musk on the BBC row

In a last-minute interview with the BBC's James Clayton, Mr Musk was asked about the "government funded" Twitter label. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nitwkHJ

Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes to go to prison end of April

A judge has ruled the start-up founder could not stay free while she appeals against her convictions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tgL93NV

Changi Airport: Hanging out at the world's best airport

Singapore's Changi Airport is a particular point of pride in a country obsessed with rankings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oGirOag

Junior doctors' strike: NHS faces most disruptive walkout yet

Thousands of junior doctors across England begin their four-day walkout in a dispute over pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jZ4aCDf

AI: China tech giant Alibaba to roll out ChatGPT rival

In recent months, technology firms around the world have unveiled their own generative AI chatbots. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j6gfzB

Artificial Intelligence: China tech giant Alibaba to roll out ChatGPT rival

In recent months, technology firms around the world have unveiled their own generative AI chatbots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3j6gfzB

More people entertaining at home as cost of living bites

Sales of home accessories and furniture rose in March as people ate out less to save money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0loyVRb

World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal

An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/y7Wi594

World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal

An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/y7Wi594

Lithium: A white gold rush excites Cornwall - but who gains?

Locals wonder who will benefit from the mining of a metal that's fuelling a "battery arms race". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oOi9WDZ

Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' label

Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Yao2egS

Samsung to cut chip production after profits plunge 96%

The memory chip-making giant reports its worst profit since the 2009 financial crisis. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pgobF2n

Twitter: BBC objects to 'government funded media' label

Corporation says it wants to resolve issue after one of its main accounts receives new designation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Yao2egS

Cost of living: Fish and chip shop that opened in 1961 shuts doors

Dennis Jackson, 84, says the last six decades of business had been "fantastic". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/goTbLCx

Eurovision 2023: Airbnb host tried to increase rent from £465 to over £2,000

Roy Henry says the host he booked with tried to raise the price from £465 to more than £2,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tMT0bk3

The women who left their jobs to code

Studies suggest women are less likely to work in tech than men but some are bucking the trend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kZfeVtz

Good Friday shopping beats analyst expectations

Springboard said more people headed out to the shops, though levels remain below pre-pandemic levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/usTlq2n

French police blame Dover port for border delays

French border police say the Port of Dover did not prepare properly for last weekend's holiday rush. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XBsNQyU

Russian rouble falls to lowest value for a year

The currency tumbles against the dollar as Western sanctions continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FDH6rwB

Samsung to cut chip production after profits plunge 96%

The world's largest memory chip maker posts its worst profit since the 2009 financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hIipCsj

Sri Lanka airline boss says 'don't be a CEO during Covid'

The state-owned carrier was hit by the pandemic, soaring fuel prices and the country's economic crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TzMWd83

High Streets see revival of weekend shopping

With more workers back in offices many people are returning to pre-pandemic habits, a retail group says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/10ErpP4

ChatGPT: Mayor starts legal bid over false bribery claim

Brian Hood says chatbot ChatGPT spread false information about him serving time in prison. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/mOcT0ek

Amazon takeover of iRobot faces UK watchdog probe

An investigation has begun into the tech giant's planned takeover of the makers of Roomba vacuum cleaners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/92ch7zr

NI licensing laws: No more supermarket points for alcohol sales

Alcohol sellers in Northern Ireland can no longer run some loyalty schemes, under new laws. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gaKV0l3

Renting: Six out of 10 renters live in energy-inefficient homes

Renters in Blackpool tell the BBC they're struggling while living in flats which have poor energy efficiency ratings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WeX4KlY

CBI lobby group in 'difficult place' after rape claim, says member

Andy Wood, boss of brewer Adnams, says his company is considering its membership of the group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pfNewIU

Bob Lee dead: Cash App founder dies after San Francisco stabbing

April 05, 2023

The 43-year-old tech guru died after being stabbed on a San Francisco street, his family says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qIyCnlH

Amazon closing UK-based online shop Book Depository

The announcement was met with sadness by many of its customers from around the world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/a2VHKdP

Amazon closing UK-based online shop Book Depository

The announcement was met with sadness by many of its customers from around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/a2VHKdP

Rupert Murdoch's engagement abruptly called off - US media

The media tycoon and ex-police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith abruptly call off their nuptials. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Mpvf87O

Businesses in NI face perfect storm warning

The new financial year can bring an increase in many costs from wages to business rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eP9D6zB

'I'm not selling. Am I part of the housing problem?'

Tight supply as owners hold back could keep pressure on home prices in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MaoCuAQ

A nutty solution for cleaner stoves and barbecues

Cleaner fuels for cooking could improve health and be better for the environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sIdtXaZ

Virgin Orbit: Richard Branson's rocket firm files for bankruptcy

The satellite launch company has failed to secure new investment after a rocket launch failed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4CFnkbN

L'Oreal buys Australian brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

Aesop has developed a cult following around the world for its lotions, soaps and creams. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/01lydFw

Tesla: Carmaker told to pay ex-worker $3.2m over racism case

The payment has been slashed from the original award of $137m when the case was heard in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Azw2yVk

Tesla: Carmaker told to pay ex-worker $3.2m over racism case

The payment has been slashed from the original award of $137m when the case was heard in 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Azw2yVk

Martha Lane Fox warns against hysteria over AI

The tech pioneer told the BBC we should see artificial intelligence as an opportunity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qRgYNw2

Disney CEO calls DeSantis 'anti-business' and 'anti-Florida'

The governor had targeted Disney after it criticised a law curtailing gender and sexuality education. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bCAnIva

Obituary: Nigel Lawson

He was one of Britain's longest-serving chancellors who presided over the 1980s economic boom. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/t37RI2J

John Lewis wins court battle over Edgar the dragon's Christmas advert

A children's author argued that the retailer copied one of her designs in its 2019 Christmas advert. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sOcUEux

Cost of living: What payments are available and how do you claim?

Low-income households, pensioners and some disabled people can get extra help with energy bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4AvgFbN

Cineworld says it aims to raise $2.3bn to exit bankruptcy

The cinema chain filed for bankruptcy protection in the US in September as it faces $5bn of debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6KPIFAO

The other Chinese apps taking the US and UK by storm

Four out of the top 10 most downloaded free mobile apps in the US and UK are Chinese-owned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/T2jXPDo

Mobile phone inventor made first call 50 years ago

Marty Cooper, who made the first mobile phone call in 1973, says modern devices are "suboptimal". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1HiKTIt

Demand rises for passports as workers begin strike

The Home Office confirms a spike in passport applications as 1,000 workers begin a five-week strike. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rnIH865

Tesco boss won't predict when food price inflation will ease

John Allan says the firm is "doing its bit" to help customers cope with high inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/V8xJYS3

Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iKl7yTk

Opec oil producers announce surprise cut in output

The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and could push up prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/19hxnWM

Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iKl7yTk

Swiss probe into UBS takeover of Credit Suisse