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China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row

EU-China chip disputes alarmed carmakers amid concerns it could halt global car productions from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sf36r9C

Homes without lounges now a reality for renters

Nearly a third of homes advertised on a property sharing website had no living room. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W6YrEJP

Stop avoiding your bank balance and other ways to manage your money better

If you're struggling to get on top of your money, here are four ways to help you manage it better. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZyR1TXN

'Poor' insulation that left houses mouldy needs wider investigation, government told

Botched insulation damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BlWdUc8

Tech giants are spending big on AI in rush to dominate the boom

Earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft reaffirm that giants are ramping up their spending on artificial intelligence, as they rush to reap the benefits of an AI boom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SqmEHl4

Watchdog proposes new rules to increase blocking of scam texts

The plans involve blocking hundreds of millions more scams from reaching potential victims and locking scammers out of networks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iKPuMjt

Character.ai to ban teens from talking to its AI chatbots

The AI chatbot app, which has millions of users, said it was responding to parents and regulators. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JS3a6YT

Reeves could face £20bn Budget hole as UK productivity downgraded

The OBR is understood to have downgraded the UK's productivity level in early Budget forecasts from BBC News https://ift.tt/3KyJdAl

Children some from low-income families to get free transfer test tuition

A new centre in Belfast will provide free, high-quality tuition and wellbeing support to pupils across the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ESRQGyq

City trader sues UBS for $400m after rate-rigging conviction quashed

Tom Hayes launches a legal claim against UBS, claiming he was the bank's "hand-picked scapegoat". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jFX7w10

Outline of US-China TikTok and rare earths deal agreed ahead of talks

US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g8FuCkQ

MoJ owes us £20m after contractor collapse, say suppliers

Suppliers say millions are owed despite the government promising to use protected accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NjLY5Dq

Amazon apologises to customers impacted by huge AWS outage

A "faulty automation" was at the core of the issues that caused knock-on effects for more than one thousand sites on Monday, an expert told the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QZkAN4u

US beef prices are soaring. Will Trump's plans lower them?

Trump is under fire from ranchers, who say his ideas to lower prices address "symptoms not the problems". from BBC News https://ift.tt/rdgf0FH

Gold and tech purchases drive strong retail sales

While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sCLZNyY

The best time to turn on the heating – according to you

Some wait until a certain date to reach for the thermostat. Others until the temperature drops below a certain point. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Zzi2Nd

The Briefing Room

Could an AI bubble or so-called ‘shadow banking’ threaten the global economy? from BBC News https://ift.tt/gxG6UQ8

US beef prices are soaring. Will Trump's plans lower them?

Trump is under fire from ranchers, who say his ideas to lower prices address "symptoms not the problems". from BBC News https://ift.tt/eRYzlgV

Growth won't justify climate damage in airport plans, say MPs

A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/trDGQkc

'I left Wales for England to access free childcare'

There is no free childcare scheme for children under two in Wales, so one mum crossed the border. from BBC News https://ift.tt/quTdKIw

What caused the AWS outage - and why did it make the internet fall apart?

The outage at Amazon services has impacted over 1,000 companies and affected millions of internet users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fWeSKAC

Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions

The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies, over continued fighting in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/69RnhdQ

Relief over inflation, but what now for the Budget?

Prices rise slower than expected in the year to September while the chancellor hints at help in the Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q8kcUVR

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why from BBC News https://ift.tt/rFxK5qu

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why from BBC News https://ift.tt/rFxK5qu

Reeves plans to 'scrap needless form filling' for firms

The chancellor acknowledged that for many people the economy was "not working as it should" and said the reforms would boost growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dv0QVgU

Community group continues to fight food poverty

Positive Community Action (PCA) also delivers food to families experiencing financial hardship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LMSDetN

Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite

After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kFElGLw

Lamborghini swerves away from all-electric future

Customers still want "the sound and the emotion" of internal combustion engines, the company's boss Stephan Winkelmann said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EtBfKh4

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure

President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ujyPYeT

Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss

Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gF7tuqM

Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax

The company's co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a6VDgiN

China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uYGCsg5

Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US

The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XwUskSa

'You are willing to lose the money, but not the person' says romance scam victim

Varun Yadav lost his entire life savings after he was a victim of romance fraud on a dating app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vKG9u0J

Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks

The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8m5gsOd

US blasts China as 'unreliable' as trade tensions mount

Top Trump administration officials, in an unusual staged attack, called China's plans to curb exports of rare earths "economic coercion". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ip9TfEF

As US shutdown starts to bite, how much could it hit economy?

As workers start to miss pay, the impact of the shutdown will start to ripple out across industries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VIkxZWj

Reeves says she is looking at tax rises ahead of Budget

The chancellor also said she was considering further measures on public spending, in a bid to put the UK's finances on a firmer footing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o1E29dC

US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect

New US tariffs on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture also came into effect on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pd57aRc

OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT

The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1hxlBYg

Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/StDF76h

Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?

The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZWsLezp

Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UK

The regulator has given it "strategic market status", opening the door to what it calls "proportionate interventions." from BBC News https://ift.tt/FyqiCtE

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UKIHAEW

OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT

The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NBgOPiE

Witness History

In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbJuBgQ

Witness History

In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy from BBC News https://ift.tt/nfWOjGH

All Post Office Horizon victims entitled to free legal advice for first time

Responding to the first stage of the inquiry into the scandal, the government said it had accepted all but one of the recommendations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kZwYhjr

Pubs could stay open longer under licensing reforms

Changes to licensing rules could see relaxed rules around live music and serving food outside. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H1MnzIu

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/supbiAB

How China is challenging Nvidia's AI chip dominance

Beijing has urged local firms to use homemade chips. But is China ready to turn away from Nvidia? from BBC News https://ift.tt/mkvjfq4

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it will consult on running a payout scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fzul8Im

Japan faces Asahi beer shortage after cyber-attack

The drinks giant said this week that the attack had a major impact on its domestic operations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x35UByS

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JtBh6y0

The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation

The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hv20aO4

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JtBh6y0

Rail firm fined £1m over train passenger's death

Bethan Roper was killed in 2018 when she leaned out of a droplight window on a moving train. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vIxCGPw

Renault customers told to be vigilant after data hack

The carmaker says some of its customers' data has been stolen in a cyber-attack that targeted a third-party provider. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gA5YqOe

True cost of becoming a mum highlighted in new data on pay

New figures reveal mums in England see their earnings drop after having a first, second and third child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T2svkpJ

Halloween costume swap aims to save families money

Used children's Halloween costumes can be exchanged, free of charge, until 31 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FnROYVq

Munich airport reopens after drone sightings force closure

Dozens of flights were cancelled or redirected at Munich International Airport after drone sightings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gtwu9G1

The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice

More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wOc8QJ2

The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice

More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea? from BBC News https://ift.tt/VhdHicv

Hackers say they have deleted children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash

The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cO7iWtj

Childcare costs a 'real barrier' for families

A survey says 95% of parents and carers feel the affordability of childcare is poor or very poor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pRywQJ3

AO boss tells BBC: We're a British success story – the UK should be turbocharging us

John Roberts, the founder of AO and so-called kitchen king, says tax rises are putting "grit" into businesses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Vy1vqW