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Japan hikes interest rates for second time since 2007

The central bank has put up its key rate to "around 0.25%" as it tries to ease rising prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OqbuikW

Wrongly convicted postmasters set for immediate £200k under new deal

New scheme offers immediate redress to those impaced by the Post Office scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eENB4Ut

Amazon responsible for product recalls, says US

US regulators have ruled that Amazon is responsible for handling recalls of products sold on its site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qU5GW8B

What is the 'grey belt' and how many homes could Labour build on it?

Labour has announced plans to build on the "grey belt", as it tries to meet its pledge for 1.5 million homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lv5lOB2

'We'll have to increase taxes', says Reeves

The chancellor says she will have to raise money through tax after claims of a £22bn hole in the public purse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d9ohnuJ

What is happening to winter fuel payments?

Winter fuel payments will now only be paid to pensioners who receive benefits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6s7yeNA

Junior doctors offered 22% pay rise in deal to end strike action

It is thought the new pay deal being offered is worth 22%, on average, over two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WiZkvPK

Border zone to be expanded ahead of new EU rules

The port plans to change the location of passport control for passengers arriving to board ferries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/svoFXB6

Faisal Islam: 'Bean counters' get their revenge

Experts and officials look like they will get more of a hearing than under the last government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tc7NWLy

Venezuela's economy runs on oil - and music

Venezuela's battered economy is one of the key battlegrounds in Sunday's presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zoRXQPy

Drivers 'ripped off' by fuel prices, warns watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority says poor competition cost British motorists £1.6bn last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OTbBrgR

What's behind the global self-storage boom?

Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YqH6jc9

Actors go on strike over video games AI threat

The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4AXV7Gg

Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services

The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kO9LhbG

UK secures seabed land deal to boost windfarms

GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQw7PF4

Car firms demand more help to meet 2030 petrol ban

Manufacturers say support packages are required to electric vehicles more affordable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uAaQ4L9

US economy picks up amid heated presidential campaign

Despite steady growth, the economy is a top concern for voters in the US presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mLVbJWl

What makes an athletics track fast?

The makers of athletics tracks are tweaking their surfaces to make them faster. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vCFIB0N

DWP must focus on work not welfare, says minister

Liz Kendall says more attention needs to be given to why people cannot get work, including health and skills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cI9Op7f

Google U-turn over long-running plan to ditch cookies

The UK’s privacy watchdog said it was 'disappointed' by the decision not to block internet tracking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GjfdyJ3

Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year

The billionaire said the technology will be used at the firm and later made available to other companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HY1jsSV

Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year

The billionaire said the technology will be used at the firm and later made available to other companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HY1jsSV

Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3IyERD

Car washes and beauty sector to be targeted over immigration

Yvette Cooper said 1,000 civil service staff will be redeployed away from the Rwanda scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OFW4CGx

How a single IT update caused global havoc

Friday's IT outage is a poignant reminder of how reliant the world has become on devices managed remotely by huge firms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HoWy9wt

More UK flight delays expected after IT outages

Airports have said their systems are working but that journeys could be hit by delays and cancellations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0v1B8a3

IT outage exposes fragility of tech infrastructure

Ultimately, when systems wobble, there is little that can be done - except wait for a fix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xcqAXVF

Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OBqQiLc

Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos

The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OBqQiLc

Can we make work meetings more bearable?

The providers of video meetings software are now offering AI tools that help the participants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rB2iFIz

Bridgerton and Baby Reindeer drive Netflix sign-ups

Netflix added more than 8 million subscriptions in the quarter, nearly double analyst expectations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mfviZGD

Five big problems the Starmer government has to fix

There are some big and immediate challenges the new government will find hard to ignore. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L6hM71t

Ex-Post Office minister says she felt utter shame over scandal

Kelly Tolhurst told the Post Office inquiry there were "lots of things I would I wish I had done". from BBC News https://ift.tt/t7JNlbI

UK banking giant HSBC names new chief executive

Georges Elhedery joined Europe's biggest lender in 2005 and is currently the firm's finance chief. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0DPCp1A

Harland & Wolff ‘reworks’ call for government help

The shipyard proposes a deal for a standard 80% loan guarantee to give the firm financial stability. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJcYsAD

Battle for savers most intense for 12 years

The choice of savings accounts at its highest since 2012, but the interest paid could fall soon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5lngXjZ

Royal Mail will deliver letters forever, vows buyer

Daniel Kretinsky says he will not walk away from the Universal Service Obligation to deliver letters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dqxlU9

Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages

A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TNnBMz7

Is Brazil's Brics-building worth it?

The Brazilian president sees the Brics as a way to remake the world - but it is dominated by China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IA93JD6

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users

The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KG2diA8

Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ivAh8Dq

Dover port warns of up to two-hour waits at peak times

New EU border checks and travel for the Olympics will increase congestion at the UK's busiest port. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TP1px5z

As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?

As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market? from BBC News https://ift.tt/d4iZ2RQ

Post Office boss to step back to prepare for inquiry

Nick Read will step back from his duties to focus on preparing for the final stage of the Horizon IT inquiry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8IYcmUT

Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off?

Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lpkEvbe

Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm

Graphcore was once considered one of the country's most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fx3vu6h

Union calls Tata jobs talks extremely positive

Tata Steel will close the second of its Port Talbot blast furnaces in September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lHWvcus

Is AI the answer for better government services?

Governments are experimenting with AI chatbots that can give help and advice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJSs2Ih

Ticketmaster warns customers to take action after hack

Ticketmaster customers have been advised to sign up to a cyber security service after a hack in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t9q5IxD

Tech giant Samsung hit with indefinite strike

A union for almost a quarter of the firm's South Korean workers called the walkout over better pay and benefits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cUdH91W

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJvd4cX

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJvd4cX

China Tesla rival BYD signs $1bn Turkey plant deal

The electric vehicle giant has been rapidly expanding manufacturing capacity outside its home country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AJvd4cX

WTO chief warns against global trade breakdown

The boss of the World Trade Organization warns the global economy is facing numerous challenges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1s4lai6

Faisal Islam: Labour must act now to reboot the economy

The cautious approach Labour took in the election campaign of not offering a lot cannot last into government, says the BBC's economics editor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZ9Yf47

WTO chief warns against global trade breakdown

The boss of the World Trade Organization warns the global economy is facing numerous challenges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6urSaRL

Could the 'flying piano' help transform air cargo?

A Texas start-up is developing cargo gliders that would be towed behind a jet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8KikVC

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pf4DM0q

Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one?

Companies are now experimenting with using AI systems to manage their staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MAG04Iy

Tesla surprises with better than expected car sales

The electric car maker sold more cars than expected this spring, raising hopes of a revival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BCDUevf

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G3sW98S

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/967pvSJ

The fastest data in the world

Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nO6Avkx

Boeing to get 'sweetheart deal' - victims' lawyer

The deal includes a fine, three years of probation and safety audits, according to a lawyer representing the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/blByOIZ

The fastest data in the world

Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKTm92z