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Gatwick second runway backed by government

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wovKMi7

WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem

Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says the issue is now resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rsqVLpP

Countries compete to keep skilled young workers

EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/q23DaFn

Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist

ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting to launder the stolen crypto. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2IleNJm

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AoaCFgt

US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand

Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o9WpGQ6

Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans

It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KIR9XUY

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes loses fraud appeal

Holmes was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Kjxgct

Why is Ukraine negotiating a minerals deal with the US?

A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bMsx7Dz

Ofgem demands action from energy firms over back billing

The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u1WA8kR

Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal

Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z7o6HIh

Coinbase boss claims SEC will drop crypto lawsuit

The SEC's 2023 lawsuit formed part of a crackdown on crypto firms which President Trump pledged to reverse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rd5SIBx

Backlash over energy standing charges shake-up

Charities and energy providers have criticised plans to change the way standing charges on gas and electricity bills are paid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2LwWnTY

Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school fees

The government admits that stemming price rises will be 'bumpy' as inflation hit 3% in January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ty8Sx6B

Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions

The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K7k4xzO

Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling

The UK's largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wMHT3sF

Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year

Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XBxKJlD

Tata Steel £1.25bn electric furnace approved by planners

Tata plans to build a new electric furnace in Port Talbot to replace two traditional blast furnaces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DNaR0qQ

DeepSeek 'shared user data' with TikTok owner ByteDance

South Korea's data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KSCsY5o

Fast-food giant KFC leaves Kentucky home for Texas

Move away from its ancestral home is part of a wider shakeup at its parent company Yum Brands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bA5wXNc

Reeves' intervention in car loans case rejected

The UK's highest court has rejected the Treasury's attempts to intervene in the landmark case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/klv6zTH

Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?

Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/upGf1MW

House prices plunge in Welsh county as council acts on second homes

House prices in a Welsh county have fallen by more than 12% year-on-year, according to new figures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AknTuha

Call for parents to be able to use loyalty card points to buy baby milk

Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qptsjnC

South Korea bans new downloads of China's DeepSeek AI

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bCP4Qrm

US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CSDHvjP

'Mould, damp and decay': Homes excluded from insulation scandal help

Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0chESgK

Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots

Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4D2v5Ay

Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism

It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z81R6IT

Jeff Bezos space firm Blue Origin to cut a tenth of jobs

The company is looking to trim manager ranks and focus on ramping up rocket launches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A38YdKi

Honda-Nissan multi-billion dollar merger collapses

The Japanese car making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OCzPKYX

Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists

Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XtbZiYL

Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord?

Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0hWBp9

Heathrow expects third runway take offs in 10 years

The chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m7rg4wJ

The American goods that could rise in price from metal tariffs

Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sTep81x

'We are not for sale,' ChatGPT boss says after Musk bid

Musk's attorney confirmed he had submitted the bid for "all assets" of the company on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5x6An3e

Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?

President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wiHkNIz

How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe

The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0cf74rN

Trump announces steel and aluminium import tariffs

The move threatens have a big impact in Canada, a major source of the metals in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LwbpUeR

'Billionaires own my mouldy rental property'

Families tell BBC their mould-infested homes are making them ill - Panorama investigates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ocEW3Y

PlayStation Network back online, firm says

PlayStation says the service has now "fully recovered" and apologised for the disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qEHkrgv

Netflix raises subscription prices in UK

Users will pay £2 a month more on the standard plan, Netflix's most popular subscription package. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qxzjpGt

Parents suing TikTok over children's deaths say it 'has no compassion'

Four families who say their children died after taking part in a viral trend in 2022 speak to the BBC about their legal fight against TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fnmVdxY

UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data

The Home Office served the notice to the tech giant under the Investigatory Powers Act. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o6kC45E

Miliband refuses to say whether he personally backs Heathrow

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Labour government will support airport expansion plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hcE4KfT

Norwegian oil giant cuts green investment in half

Equinor will slash investment in renewable energy while ramping up oil and gas production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ntc8Z9O

World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit

Global politicians and AI bosses will next week attend a summit to debate the disruptive technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Fs5DVo

Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack

The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e9mGuSV

Estée Lauder to cut up to 7,000 jobs as sales fall

The owner Clinique, MAC and Bobbi Brown will axe more jobs than planned amid certainty over US taxes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v2GcVBU

Google drops pledge on AI use for weapons

The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FwgyHKO

Why employees smuggle AI into work

Many staff are using AI at work without the permission of their employers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n6sZjkR

Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GXcyFak

AstraZeneca offered 'significant' sum, says minister

The firm scrapped its £450m investment despite the government's offer of support, the government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MXK3hm5

Thames Water seeks court approval for emergency cash

Thames Water is hoping to secure an emergency cash injection or face runing out of money in weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jZl7euf

Canada imposes 25% tariffs in trade war with US

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that is likely to be costly for both nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a5CFYXf

'Is it for a day or four years?' Tariff uncertainty spooks small businesses

Entrepreneurs in the US, Mexico and Canada worry that even a short trade war could push up prices and cost jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YzbRxFJ

Bill Gates has given away billions, but 'still has more to give'

The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vJXmdAp

Bill Gates has given away billions, but 'still has more to give'

The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vJXmdAp

Why Dynasty Warriors makers scrapped sequel to reinvent series

Tomohiko Sho says the unreleased game was something fans were 'starting to get a bit bored of'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BeW5uDo

How countries respond to Trump's tariffs is what matters next

Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZetWjMb

AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws

Yvette Cooper says the UK will make it illegal to own AI tools to make images of child sexual abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BmE6lCW