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Does Chinese investment benefit or damage Ireland?

Ireland is home to 40 Chinese firms, which some critics say harms the country's reputation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MIqmzRK

When to recline and how to share armrests: Rules for avoiding a mid-flight row

Experts share their top tips for staying out of our fellow travellers' bad books. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0higbH

Can I fix my energy tariff as gas and electricity prices rise?

Typical gas and electricity prices are rising by 10% in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ONlc2nM

California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill

The legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on artificial intelligence in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BVW8r1Y

How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis

Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IUsy7KR

Daily Telegraph tipped to go to US bidder at auction

British-born Dovid Efune who owns the New York Sun is considered by several parties as the frontrunner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WX2gEDr

When to recline and how to share armrests: Rules for avoiding a mid-flight row

Experts share their top tips for staying out of our fellow travellers' bad books. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WMLK9Aj

Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool

It says it has listened to concerns about the tool, which continuously screenshots online activity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YwEp3rz

Musk hits back after being shunned from UK summit

There is concern about his social media posts about the UK during last month’s riots, the BBC understands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qBKnTV8

Starmer says Tesla investment welcome after Musk row

After Elon Musk fight, Sir Keir Starmer says "investment from anywhere" is encouraged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZY9nRNX

Firm says £1bn plant will transform UK recycling

The former paper mill will be one of the UK's largest cardboard and tissue production facilities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zaHjItJ

Australia's lithium mining boom hit by sagging prices

Some producers have halted operations, while others are increasing production, hopeful of an upturn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZsaiKLg

Banks must refund fraud up to £85,000 in five days

Victims tricked into sending money to scammers must be refunded within five days under new rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qmuQ4zL

Crypto world hoping for Trump election win

Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yGwjdKJ

Sickness benefit claimants should look for work - PM

The prime minister has said the public will have to make "trade-offs" if the country is to improve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4woLOJT

China unveils raft of measures to boost economy

It comes just days after the US central bank cut interest rates for the first time in over four years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ac5JEG6

ISG collapse 'devastating' for construction industry

It could lead to other firms in the supply chain going under, a trade body says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nm1FSzO

US to ban Chinese tech in cars

Officials say they are worried the technology could allow enemies to "remotely manipulate cars". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ZrHc1C

Would you let AI plan your next holiday?

Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good? from BBC News https://ift.tt/sfYyajC

Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims

The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3tsPcIo

Government borrowing in August highest since Covid

Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HQa6RJm

Peter Jay: the rise and fall of 'the cleverest young man in England'

Economist and broadcaster who controversially became the UK ambassador to Washington and launched TV-am. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Un6h3eP

Bates hits out at slow Post Office scandal payments

The campaigner says it is time for a commitment for certain claims to be paid out over the next six months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0tsfoW3

Nike boss steps down as company veteran returns

The company looks to shake things up as demand for its trainers falters in international markets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AfcovP6

Boeing strike: 'My $28-an-hour pay isn't enough to get by'

BBC News speaks to Boeing workers on the picket line about why they feel they have no choice but to strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JF3u6iy

What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?

It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RFbEJDc

US goes big with first interest rate cut in four years

The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9WDec53

Party over for Tupperware as it files for bankruptcy

The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qQiXlgw

Post Office boss to step down from role next year

The chief executive had already stepped back from front-line duties to prepare for the Horizon IT inquiry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yBY5CaM

Instagram boosts privacy and parental control on teen accounts

Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8kDEKjw

Disabled woman told to repay £5,000 of benefits

Yvonne Buckley, from Ipswich, says the DWP initially insisted she was entitled to the money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lEhWnAw

Women in tech groups 'can’t run on inspiration alone'

Groups supporting women in science, technology, engineering and maths are struggling for funds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ArQXRCx

HS2 blew billions - here's how and why

How did HS2 manage to go so far over its original budget? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TDfBmCu

Billionaire investor warns of threat to democracy

Ray Dalio says he thinks the probability of civil war in the US is "low but cannot be dismissed". from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCyvhPG

New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?

Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WNjqLRP

H&W ‘can still deliver naval contract’

Harland and Wolff's Executive Chairman says the shipyard is still capable of delivering a major Royal Navy contract. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0yAZN6f

UK accounting giant PwC faces six-month China ban

The firm is being penalised for its role in the failure of property giant Evergrande. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RNbIHef

Boiler maker Worcester Bosch considering job cuts

The company blames a drop in sales, the cost of living and a move towards electrification. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JtRfs8r

'I'm trapped in a joint mortgage with my abuser'

An abuse survivor describes her ordeal as a charity calls for action to tackle financial abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LY2uosb

Vodafone clashes with watchdog over Three merger

Watchdog has particular concerns about the customers least able to afford mobile services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qcICJWf

John Lewis losses halve as Waitrose sales rise

Sales at its department stores fell in what it calls a "challenging market", but revenues at Waitrose grew. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aSoL2XW

'We have no space to play': The guesthouse where everyone is homeless

A no-fault evictions ban will come in next summer, but thousands of families are already stuck in limbo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XTZnsd2

GB News owner buys Spectator magazine for £100m

The right-leaning political magazine has been sold to the hedge fund tycoon Sir Paul Marshall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZM4bkrw

Iconic firm Campbell Soup set to drop soup from name

Executives at the 155-year old firm plan to change its name to reflect its growing line of products. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TRG960c

Could powerful lasers unlock cheap fusion power?

A Denver-based start-up plans to use powerful lasers to spark a fusion reactor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vbG0yoD

'Grim' September ahead with 6,000 steel and oil jobs to go

The BBC understands the government is bracing itself for a tough month as workers face losing their jobs from BBC News https://ift.tt/mSnDQ2e

Apple banks on AI to boost sales of its new iPhone

The firm says its new handset has been built for artificial intelligence as it looks to regain its edge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G1hgaKR

EU facing existential risk without investment - report

The long-awaited report paints a bleak picture days ahead of the EU's new top team being confirmed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UZhwu82

Aldi shoppers trade up to Wagyu steak and brioche buns

The supermarket reveals it made an extra £2.4bn in sales in 2023, despite now facing a slowdown in growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/biaJmHz

Owner of OnlyFans paid $631m as subscriptions rise

Leonid Radvinsky's huge earnings were revealed in the online platform's latest accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fp8aynK

Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial

Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SzmvIwa

Mixed jobs report adds to US economy concerns

Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, figures show, which was less than expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qirs9HT

Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested

Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8SMZjk6

Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested

Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8SMZjk6

Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue

Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c150q39

7-Eleven owner rejects $38bn buyout offer

Japanese owner of convenience store giant says offer from Canadian rival ‘grossly undervalues’ firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ytF8kWA

AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court

The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pP05D2E

Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force

In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending from BBC News https://ift.tt/7TaqBAF

YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos

The platform says it is acting on concerns about teens being over-exposed to "idealised" body types. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k6RzqGM

Sanctioned oligarchs take stake in largest UK oil firm

Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman become minority shareholders after Harbour Energy buys German firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4AvuRcF

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/3RMXwBq

Cathay Pacific grounds planes after engine problem

The Airbus A350-1000's Trent XWB-97 engines were made by UK-based engineering giant Rolls-Royce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BIqemtT

Sanctioned oligarchs take stake in largest UK oil firm

Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman become minority shareholders after Harbour Energy buys German firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T5RHEQZ

Pontins says sorry to Travellers over discrimination

The apology is the first step in a company plan to tackle discrimination against Irish Travellers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uCS6ZqY

Top Brazil court upholds ban of Musk's X

A majority of justices has voted in favour of upholding the suspension which has seen X blocked in Brazil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gw52MzJ

Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry

South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OWzpXn6

Málaga tourism: 'People feel the city is collapsing'

Protesting locals say hordes of tourists make the city feel like a "theme park". from BBC News https://ift.tt/VsDcgqJ

Will things get worse like Keir Starmer says?

The prime minister says the Autumn Budget will be "painful", so what might be in store? from BBC News https://ift.tt/kwvloCK

Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?

Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i0t7MGC

'We were fined £50 each over £3 extra train fare'

Ticket inspectors are urged to treat fare dodgers differently from people who make genuine mistakes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pPB3urh

Workers' rights to four-day week could be strengthened

Employees could get greater powers to work their contracted hours over fewer days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/46yMBfb