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Ex-Camelot boss to be named as Post Office chair

The BBC understands Nigel Railton will be named as chair of the Post Office after Henry Staunton was sacked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BDuiOPd

Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal

A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1ZsyjUa

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K5qcivu

World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action

It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RQV27Kg

Migrants hit by high fees to send money home

Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oap5w8A

New law aims to protect devices from hackers

Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J7VEq6C

Giant 3D printer that can build a house goes live

It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yax18Fi

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xm98ouG

EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature

The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UQc509Y

'Buying a first home is harder when you're single'

A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KQXtCcP

Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches

John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bVJENea

Will Labour’s plan make train tickets cheaper?

What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ReDEMF8

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0YFgU5e

Why green steam is a hot issue for business

Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NpLBsMg

Phoenix Energy sold to Hong Kong billionaire

Phoenix owns and operates the largest natural gas distribution network in Northern Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/naBWfCO

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jl7QUjc

US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn

UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0EQsjz2

EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature

The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vPp4oAF

Spotify turns up volume to make record profits

The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1GdA8Q5

Tesla profits nosedive as more job cuts announced

The EV maker slashes more jobs and brings forward new models as profits drop by more than half. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rdvHYpb

Air traffic meltdown boss defends staff working from home

Air traffic control boss says last summer's outage would have been worse if staff had not worked remotely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bjPnJNz

Post Office boss obsessed with pay says ex-HR chief

Nick Read repeatedly made threats to resign over the issue, former Post Office HR chief claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fcJIUV0

US sues to block Coach and Michael Kors merger

The US competition watchdog has taken legal action to stop Tapestry's $8.5bn takeover of rival Capri. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XyNR9H5

Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qrKB4sQ

Influential women's tech network shuts down unexpectedly

Women Who Code, which had hundreds of thousands of members globally, has dissolved after a board vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1zHCeuj

Smart motorways: How safe are they?

BBC Panorama finds the technology behind England’s smart motorways stops working on a regular basis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CfnmEGP

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yiL1vQM

Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise

Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h0JMBri

US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut

A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ikQbIm

Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb

Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MGqikXH

Police bust cyber gang accused of worldwide fraud

Police took down the international scam on Tuesday and say there could be up to 70,000 UK victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/inJ6w38

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'

The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DWPVqef

Dubai airport chaos as Gulf hit by deadly storms

Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Wednesday at the major hub, which connects to every continent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BoRjpIK

The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree

Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sxlAiYB

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'

The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TAPuNCQ

Workers take on car giant Volkswagen in fight for pay

VW workers in the south vote on whether to join a union - a test of how far worker activism has spread. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MnRx6l9

How AI is helping to prevent future power cuts

Artificial intelligence software is being used to predict electricity demand and supply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dysd1GZ

Birmingham Airport flights disrupted by incident

West Midlands Police says the airport has now reopened as there is no wider risk to the public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QZnle54

Elon Musk to visit India for meeting with PM Modi

The Tesla boss is expected to announce major investment plans in India as the firm faces slowing demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mlf5IpL

The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows

Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DYKdBiT

Tata to cut redundancy package if workers strike

Tata says its "most favourable financial package" will not be paid if workers go on strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5DbgYym

Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5zQgwTX

Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mcpK2Aw

Oil prices lower after Iran attack on Israel

Prices had already risen in expectation of action, with Brent crude near a six-month high last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PUj6JDo

Universal Credit 'must change' to tackle sickness

Britain faces new challenges from an older and sicker population, according to a new report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CdGHA2f

Business inspired by tragedy makes Forbes list

Olivia Jenkins named her jewellery brand after her mother who died of cancer in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aJ9egtL

Baldur's Gate 3 wins big at Bafta Games Awards

Super Mario Bros Wonder won two, while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor missed out despite six nominations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IH6rMlO

Bates looking at Post Office private prosecutions

Alan Bates, who has led a campaign for justice for decades, says he wants people to be held to account. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mIsyb5H

Why did all the Little Chefs disappear?

At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mbDnswW

Even in peaceful countries be ready for a siren blast

All sorts of organisations have sirens ready for industrial accidents and other emergencies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R0kcS3E

TikTok to take on Instagram with photo app

Some TikTok users have received notifications about a new app for photo posts "coming soon". from BBC News https://ift.tt/YsNBlcj

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Services have been restored after users of Meta platforms reported problems on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5LT1Kph

Over 7 million struggling with bills, survey finds

Many feel “heavily burdened” by their finances but the picture has improved from 2023, a survey finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bdWOvGM

Shop staff assault to be specific criminal offence

The PM says shops must be able to trade free from abuse but Labour argues ministers have been slow to act. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ej70zs8

HSBC agrees to sell off its Argentina business

The banking giant is set to take a billion-dollar loss by exiting Argentina after nearly 30 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a7n4yvE

Train strikes: How will you be affected on Monday?

Rail workers at 16 companies are taking industrial action but tube strikes have been called off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fx3tkvn

Nail technicians join forces to raise prices

Nail technicians unite to raise their charges in what they call "National Nail Price Increase Day”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJv0PyF

US jobs boom raises doubts about rate cuts

Employers added more than 300,000 jobs in March - the biggest gain in almost a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wgjrm9l

The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space

Magnets are central to much modern technology and firms are racing to make them more efficient. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FDE5Ait

Train strikes: How will you be affected?

Rail workers at 16 companies are taking industrial action but tube strikes have been called off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/127W6md

McDonald's to buy back Israeli stores after boycott

The deal follows protests against the firm after franchisee Alonyal gave free food to Israeli soldiers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lKmroI8

McDonald's to buy back all its Israeli restaurants

The deal follows a boycott of the business after franchisee Alonyal gave free food to Israeli soldiers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lKmroI8

Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xNvfk0F

X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users

The site formerly known as Twitter is giving premium access to those with more than 2,500 verified followers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pzc0otA

China will have 300 million pensioners. Can it afford them?

The country is running out of time to build enough of a fund to care for its growing number of elderly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lXbZAoR

Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait

The firm previously said SU7 pre-orders had hit 88,898 within 24 hours of it starting to take orders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QsBpjEY

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Users on Meta platforms suffer access problems as thousands report outages on Wednesday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cMu2roa

Scotland proposes UK's first ban on caging laying hens

Ministers announce a new consultation on the use of cages to house hens involved in egg production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2EcrJ3G

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years

The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xyIMWDc

How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?

UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PG1nhQB

'Escorted through the airport like a criminal'

Travellers share their experiences of getting caught out by the EU's 10-year-passport rule. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iEgY8dT