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Coronavirus: Upper Crust owner says up to 5,000 UK jobs could go

The SSP Group has been hit badly by the reduction in train and air travel caused by the coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZoO9Ar

Persuading China to switch to 'fake' pork

Pork is China's favourite meat dish, but will new meat substitutes tempt consumers to give up meat? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eJqqBj

The robots that can cook and serve your food

The technology that might one day transform our eating out experience. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ePY9ZZ

Is the hydrogen tech 'revolution' hope or hype?

Can hydrogen - a relatively clean source of fuel - help power the economy of the future? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BXVWgc

George Floyd: Adidas human resources boss quits amid racism row

The announcement comes as pressure grows on global corporations to address racial inequality. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YLjZrW

Coronavirus: How lockdown has affected my money

Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to people who have become richer, poorer and spent more money in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BSWdBm

Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network

It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VzwMvp

Facebook bans 'violent' Boogaloo-linked network

It said the group seeks violence and is loosely affiliated with the far-right Boogaloo movement from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VzwMvp

Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?

Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CUcmH9

Rental e-scooters to be made legal on UK roads from Saturday

The government is set to say hired, but not private, e-scooters will be allowed on roads from Saturday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2COAf2I

Dr Disrespect: The mystery surrounding his Twitch ban

He signed an exclusive streaming deal with Twitch earlier this year. So what happened? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZoESYR

Roblox accounts hacked to support Donald Trump

Video game avatars have been changed to display pro-Trump messages in a hack targeted at children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iiAS4M

Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold

The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zgkucw

Facebook must 'develop a conscience'

The boss of European outdoor clothing firm Patagonia warns advertising may not return to Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eORGyj

Roblox accounts hacked to support Donald Trump

Video game avatars have been changed to display pro-Trump messages in a hack targeted at children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iiAS4M

Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold

The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zgkucw

Facebook must 'develop a conscience'

The boss of European outdoor clothing firm Patagonia warns advertising may not return to Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eORGyj

Coronavirus: Savings habit revived but for little return

Many UK households have saved more money this year, just as interest rates have slumped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gcO8Gi

Turkey Threatens to Convert Iconic Hagia Sophia Into Mosque

Hagia Sophia – Istanbul’s former 6th-century Greek Orthodox cathedral and architectural wonder of the world – could soon become a mosque. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gohC4r

Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VxTAM9

Ban on Chinese apps surprises India content makers

The Indian government says it has banned 59 apps with links to China on national security grounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VxTAM9

Cineworld delays reopening of UK cinemas to 31 July

The cinema chain said it's pushed back the opening date to tie in with upcoming movie releases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38aJHt0

Shell takes $22bn hit over low oil prices

The oil giant says cheaper crude prices mean its assets are not worth as much as they used to be. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dLS2of

Coronavirus: UK economy hit worse than first thought

The economy contracted by more than first estimated between January and March, revised figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BokXBl

Coronavirus: Geneva Motor Show 2021 scrapped and event to be sold

The organisers of one of the world's biggest car shows have seen weak demand for next year's event. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zgkucw

YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels

The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIj2KI

YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels

The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIj2KI

YouTube bans prominent white supremacist channels

The move comes as internet companies face a backlash over racist content and hate speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NIj2KI

Kweichow Moutai: 'Elite' alcohol brand is China's most valuable firm

Kweichow Moutai's share price rockets thanks to its popular and sought-after baijiu drink. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ieIhlP

Facebook targets 'false news' amid growing pressure from advertisers

Facebook's boss in Northern Europe says a new media literacy campaign is not about "financial considerations". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3geG08b

Facebook targets 'false news' amid growing pressure from advertisers

Facebook's boss in Northern Europe says a new media literacy campaign is not about "financial considerations". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3geG08b

Coronavirus: How much does your boss need to know about you?

Firms are collecting a lot more information about staff as they try to contain coronavirus risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CUcmH9

TikTok 'didn't store' iPhone clipboard data

In a new software update, Apple will alert iPhone owners when the clipboard is accessed by an app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dKLBBw

Online Harms bill: Warning over 'unacceptable' delay

Lord Puttnam warns the landmark online regulation law could be delayed until as late as 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dHs0lR

Online Harms bill: Warning over 'unacceptable' delay

Lord Puttnam warns the landmark online regulation law could be delayed until as late as 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dHs0lR

Byron Burger 'files notice to appoint administrators'

The burger chain wants some protection from creditors as it seeks a rescue deal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BnJmHf

Wirecard: 'It’s really bad. I’m left with nothing'

Thousands of people have been barred from using their cash because of the collapse of Wirecard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ieQRAP

Kim Kardashian West sells $200m stake in cosmetics brand

The reality TV star and businesswoman will sell 20% of her business to beauty giant Coty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZedjBC

Militants Attack Karachi Stock Exchange, Killing at Least 3

Militants attacked the stock exchange in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Monday, killing at least three people - two guards and a policeman, according to police. Special police forces deployed to the scene of the attack and in a swift operation secured the building, killing all four gunmen.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ZhSTrj

How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zy4d2X

Mysterious Ancient Marble Cross Found in Pakistan

This month, in the rocky mountains of Skardu, Pakistan, researchers have uncovered a mysterious 1,200-year-old cross weighing up to three tons. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2VsFJXj

Gambling watchdog 'toothless' in helping vulnerable, MPs say

A report from MPs also criticises the regulator's approach to preventing problem gambling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38eGb0O

How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zy4d2X

Hi-tech greenhouses to supply UK stores with food

Warming greenhouses will use AI and waste heat from water treatment works in a world-first. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VpuZsH

Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'

The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dH94U8

How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco

BBC News witnesses a negotiation between ransomware hackers and a 'cash-strapped' university. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zy4d2X

Hi-tech greenhouses to supply UK stores with food

Warming greenhouses will use AI and waste heat from water treatment works in a world-first. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VpuZsH

Trump retweets video of supporter shouting 'white power'

The president is criticised for sharing video from a pro-Trump rally at a Florida retirement home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dH94U8

Lookers fraud probe reveals £19m hole in accounts

The struggling car dealership found profits were overstated for several years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3891u3y

'My chronic acne inspired me to start my own skincare company'

How Michelle Doherty overcame her skin problems and launched skincare business Alpha-H. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NEJIM8

Gunmen attack Pakistani stock exchange in Karachi

Gunmen attack the stock exchange in Karachi, with local media reporting a number of people killed or wounded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZbCuEI

Coronavirus: Restaurants are 'hurting', says Deliveroo boss

Chief executive Will Shu told the BBC that there will be "a long period of socially-distanced dining". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gjN1F9

Singapore hands out coronavirus tracing devices

The government's TraceTogether tokens are aimed at people who do not have smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/387slNC

Singapore hands out coronavirus tracing devices

The government's TraceTogether tokens are aimed at people who do not have smartphones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/387slNC

Trump Denies Briefing on Reported Russian Bounties Against US Troops

President Donald Trump on Sunday denied that he had been briefed on reported U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan, and he appeared to minimize the allegations against Moscow. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Vrykb3

Extra £14bn needed a year for climate, report says

A report by the Green Alliance think tank argues that extra cash is required for clean transport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gbiMQj

Coronavirus: Can you really do these jobs from home?

Coronavirus has forced people to get creative with the way they work, with some surprising jobs going online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g7R07A

Who needs Wimbledon? Strawberry sales soar

The cancellation of events like weddings and Wimbledon has not stopped strawberry sales soaring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g7QZ3w

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zj1g68

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zj1g68

Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech

The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Zj1g68

Boeing set for critical 737 Max flight tests

US regulators may start tests this week as Boeing bids to clear a milestone for the crisis-hit aircraft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZkgAiC

Coronavirus: PM 'will not return to austerity of 10 years ago'

Boris Johnson is to set out his plans for a post-lockdown economic recovery in a speech next week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BgFWGm

Coronavirus: The foods we are all eating during lockdown

During the coronavirus lockdown our eating habits have changed, so who has been benefiting from it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YDA9mW

Being black in business is being 'on your own'

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to widen America's longstanding economic disparities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NGMYGN

Religious Freedom Watchdog Pushes State Department to Get Tougher on Pakistan

Pakistan is considered one of the worse violators of religious liberty in the world according to the US watchdog on religious freedom, but the State Department allows the nation a special waiver to protect it from punishing sanctions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31iq3tE

Coronavirus: Holiday bookings 'explode' as travel restrictions ease

Travel companies hail Britons will be able to visit some European countries without self-isolating on their return. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31zcFBF

Electric plane's 'milestone' first UK test flight at Cranfield

The six-seater is powered by hydrogen and is said to be Europe's largest emission-free aircraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B6lmZm

Electric plane's 'milestone' first UK test flight at Cranfield

The six-seater is powered by hydrogen and is said to be Europe's largest emission-free aircraft. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B6lmZm

Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

The company condemns racism and seeks more accountability from Facebook and other platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g7aRnp

Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

The company condemns racism and seeks more accountability from Facebook and other platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3g7aRnp

Coca-Cola suspends social media advertising despite Facebook changes

The drinks maker condemns racism, and demands greater accountability and transparency from platforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g7aRnp

Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'

Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B7oHr4

Viewpoint: 'I feel like was accidentally hired'

Ibrahim Diallo describes what life as a black software engineer has been like for him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2B7oHr4

How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide

Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3igsV0e

How Facebook scammers target people at risk of suicide

Dozens of Facebook pages claim to be selling a deadly chemical to people at risk of suicide - but it's all a fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3igsV0e

Shopping centre giant Intu to enter administration

Shopping centres including Trafford and Lakeside will continue to trade under administrators KPMG. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3i8VHQq

British Airways: Long-serving cabin crew face 20% pay cut

The airline tell its longest-serving cabin crew the pay cut is vital to protect jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CBXa14

Brexit: UK starts work on buying own sat-nav system to rival Galileo

Ministers fear over-reliance on US-based GPS in the event of an attack or technical failure. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Z9jsPC

Fortnite Movie Nite: Christopher Nolan's hit films screen in-game

Christopher Nolan's movies play inside Fortnite while his latest film is delayed again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YA7oI1

'Covid-19 means I can join Pride and not get arrested'

The pandemic has seen Pride events cancelled worldwide but an unprecedented online event is planned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CMRNfT

Fortnite Movie Nite: Christopher Nolan's hit films screen in-game

Christopher Nolan's movies play inside Fortnite while his latest film is delayed again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YA7oI1

'Covid-19 means I can join Pride and not get arrested'

The pandemic has seen Pride events cancelled worldwide but an unprecedented online event is planned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CMRNfT

Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered

US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dxQRZh

Adelie Foods collapse: 'I just don't know when I'm going to get work'

Workers speak out after losing their jobs at one of Britain's largest sandwich-making firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eDQWfl

'Stop using our pain to attract black consumers'

Some brands have been accused of jumping on the Black Lives Matter bandwagon just to sell their products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3euTRXH

Twitch starts banning users over abuse

Users had boycotted the site, saying sexual abuse accusations weren't being taken seriously. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NvdyCL

Twitch starts banning users over abuse

Users had boycotted the site, saying sexual abuse accusations weren't being taken seriously. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NvdyCL

Tesco shoppers buying more during fewer trips

The supermarket says that in the three months to May, the number of trips fell by nearly a third. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A2Nwng

Shopping centre giant Intu likely to appoint administrators

Intu, owner of the Trafford, Braehead and Lakeside shopping centres, has been in funding talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3g4uEDX

Virgin Australia to fly again with new US owner Bain Capital

The struggling airline was pushed into administration by Australia's pandemic travel ban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CIGSDO

George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ny1X5U

George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ny1X5U

George Floyd: US phone giant Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott

The move makes the US telecoms company the biggest advertiser to join the Stop Hate for Profit campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ny1X5U

Summer holidays: 'We're not really going anywhere'

People tell the BBC what they plan to do about their holidays this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BaSQWk

Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered

US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dxQRZh

When working from home is much more than emailing

Some jobs like animating films need more than just regular internet access and robust Wi-Fi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z9QEGr

Why Huawei's days in the UK could be numbered

US sanctions threaten access to chip design software, which could determine its fate in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dxQRZh

When working from home is much more than emailing

Some jobs like animating films need more than just regular internet access and robust Wi-Fi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z9QEGr

Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm files for insolvency

The once high-flying payments firm Wirecard files for insolvency after a €1.9bn accounting scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eyxyQZ

US threatens tariffs on EU beer, gin and olives

New taxes could be imposed on thirty EU goods as part of a long-running row about aircraft subsidies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vf9kUk

Norton Motorcycles: Former owner told to repay millions

Stuart Garner "acted dishonestly" as a pension scheme trustee, the Pensions Ombudsman finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BzNuDU

Virgin Media broadband offline in London again

Problems at Virgin Media have left thousands of people without home broadband. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eyDgSL

Coronavirus: Does anyone have a working contact-tracing app?

Is Boris Johnson right to say that no country has a working contact-tracing app? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BFvfNe

Virgin Media broadband offline in London again

Problems at Virgin Media have left thousands of people without home broadband. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eyDgSL

Coronavirus: Does anyone have a working contact tracing app?

Is Boris Johnson right to say that no country has a working contact tracing app? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BFvfNe

Many European countries set to be exempt from quarantine

The UK looks set to exempt France, Italy, Spain, Greece, and several other European countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fXSsZU

Coronavirus: ‘I’m frustrated we can’t re-open’

Trampoline parks owner says, "I’m frustrated we can’t reopen when pubs and restaurants can". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AYndiN

Britain's 'blindingly cool' engineering innovation

Conceptual still-life photographer Ted Humble-Smith celebrates 50 years of world-beating technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31cBx1B

Britain's 'blindingly cool' engineering innovation

Conceptual still-life photographer Ted Humble-Smith celebrates 50 years of world-beating technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31cBx1B

Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story

Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ytm77x

Mitie-Interserve deal creates outsourced services giant

Mitie will buy the support services arm of rival Interserve for £271m, creating a "UK champion". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31eVCUZ

Loren Gray: TikTok star 'glad' she shared sexual assault story

Loren Gray tells Radio 1 Newsbeat making videos helped her heal after being sexually assaulted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ytm77x

Iran arrests men for 'selling babies on Instagram'

The children, one of whom was 20 days old, were allegedly being sold for between $2,000 and $2,500. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAQyje

Iran arrests men for 'selling babies on Instagram'

The children, one of whom was 20 days old, were allegedly being sold for between $2,000 and $2,500. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAQyje

Royal Mail set to cut 2,000 management jobs

The postal service was already facing challenges before the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VgzeHk

Nurseries warn of 'mass closures' as lockdown lifts

England's nurseries and pre-schools warn of huge losses and mass closures without government intervention. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A1FaMJ

Increase car taxes to help climate, advisers say

Car taxes should increase to help fund the battle against climate change, government advisers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A4R6NS

Roundup: Bayer to pay $10.9bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims

The chemical giant is settling almost 100,000 US lawsuits from users of its popular Roundup herbicide. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A5UdFk

Coronavirus: Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to pandemic

The airline says the collapse in billions of dollars of travel revenue means it has "little choice". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A1KOhT

Illegal lockdown parties hosted in online rentals

Revellers have hosted events at properties booked on Airbnb and Booking.com, an industry body claims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vie37s

Illegal lockdown parties hosted in online rentals

Revellers have hosted events at properties booked on Airbnb and Booking.com, an industry body claims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Vie37s

Venezuelan Warns US: Socialist Destruction Starts with Tearing Down Statues and Censoring Everything

A Venezuelan activist is warning Americans that the torching and toppling of historical statues could be a sign of what lies ahead - loss of our country to a devastating idea like Socialism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zZ8pzK

Google to auto-delete users' records by default

Search and location histories will be wiped after 18 months by default - but for new accounts only. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ve8g2S

Facial recognition to 'predict criminals' sparks row over AI bias

A university that says it can scan faces to predict if someone is a criminal has come under fire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dwcMQG

Facial recognition to 'predict criminals' sparks row over AI bias

A university that says it can scan faces to predict if someone is a criminal has come under fire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dwcMQG

IMF says decline in global growth worse than forecast

The International Monetary Fund lowers its economic forecast for this year and next, with Europe facing a big hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NsN58R

Why China's Looting of America Is Deadly Serious

Beijing's strategy to buy, cheat and steal its way to global dominance is working. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Vdf1C8

Twitch: Streamers call for a blackout to recognise victims of sexual and racial abuses

The streaming site says it takes accusations of sexual harassment seriously. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YrSOC8

Twitch: Streamers call for a blackout to recognise victims of sexual and racial abuses

The streaming site says it takes accusations of sexual harassment seriously. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YrSOC8

Coronavirus: Swissport set to halve its UK workforce

More than 4,500 jobs could be lost at the ground handling firm due to coronavirus effects on air travel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ev9bU1

Reopening pubs but keeping gyms shut 'illogical'

Gym bosses call decision not to reopen indoor sports facilities on 4 July "extremely disappointing" from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BEB6SU

Demand soars for Naked Wines and home cooking ingredients

Naked Wines and Mr Kipling-maker Premier Foods see revenues jump amid stockpiling and home cooking demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3euvjy3

Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VcSogS

Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VcSogS

Segway: End of the road for the much-hyped two-wheeler

The self-balancing vehicle was launched 19 years ago with the aim of revolutionising personal transport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VcSogS

Coronavirus: New advice for businesses in England on how to reopen safely

Pubs and hairdressers are among the venues which will be allowed to reopen in England from 4 July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fTIRna

Could search engines predict the spread of coronavirus?

Scientists are investigating a possible link between internet search terms and medical problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z6hzTs

Could search engines predict the spread of coronavirus?

Scientists are investigating a possible link between internet search terms and medical problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z6hzTs

UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YqGUbK

George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AWCwIO

George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AWCwIO

George Floyd: Ben & Jerry's joins Facebook ad boycott

The Stop Hate For Profit campaign is calling on the tech giant to take tougher action against racist content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AWCwIO

UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YqGUbK

UK's internet use surges to new highs during lockdown

Coronavirus will leave a digital legacy as UK finds solace online, says Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YqGUbK

Japanese supercomputer, crowned world's fastest, is fighting coronavirus

The newly crowned Fugaku system is analysing droplet spread in offices and public transport. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37VszXP

Wirecard: Former boss arrested over €1.9bn scandal

Former chief executive Markus Braun arrested in Germany as investigators probe €1.9bn hole in accounts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CvcJYp

Coronavirus: House sales plummeted by 50% in May

The number of homes sold during May was half of the level seen a year earlier owing to virus restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31769la

Apple makes concessions to App Store developers

The tech giant will approve bug fixes to disputed apps and let developers appeal against its rulings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YXKvx2

Apple makes concessions to App Store developers

The tech giant will approve bug fixes to disputed apps and let developers appeal against its rulings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YXKvx2

Shaadi.com: Dating site removes skin tone filter after backlash

The site said the filter was "not serving any purpose". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z2RLHQ

Shaadi.com: Dating site removes skin tone filter after backlash

The site said the filter was "not serving any purpose". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z2RLHQ

Shopping centre owner Intu braces for administration

Owner of Trafford Centre and Lakeside shopping centres appoints administrators KPMG as "contingency". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AR9Jp2

How to fly during a global pandemic

Jumping on a plane looks and feels different to how it did at the start of 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VakdXj

Foreign tech workers affected by Trump visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VaFpfN

BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eoRiqc

Foreign tech workers affected by Trump visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VaFpfN

BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eoRiqc

BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS

The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eoRiqc

Coronavirus: UK car industry claims 1 in 6 jobs could be cut

The industry's trade body says it needs help to restart production and prevent more redundancies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fPgVki

Former chancellor Sajid Javid warns against return to austerity

The former chancellor calls for lower taxes on businesses to aid the UK's economic recovery. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/317wwY4

Trump targets foreign workers with new visa freeze

Foreign tech workers, non-agricultural seasonal helpers, au pairs and executives will be affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VaFpfN

'I’m really anxious about reopening', says B&B owner

Hospitality businesses are ramping up for reopening, but their businesses are set to be different. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2B3cwLA

Lawsuit alleges defeat devices in petrol cars

Renault and Nissan deny their vehicles are equipped with devices designed to cheat emissions tests from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/318CDM2

'Coronavirus hit our business like a hidden tsunami'

Singapore is slowly emerging from its coronavirus lockdown, but Modesto's pizza parlour is closing its doors for good. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fU1R4Z

'I used to hate road cycling, now I design biking gear'

Remi Clermont is the founder and boss of cycling clothing firm Cafe du Cycliste. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fFHnfS

Creating an online course 'changed my life'

Lockdowns have created a boom in demand for online teaching and a host of new courses is meeting that need. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YY7ic5

Creating an online course 'changed my life'

Lockdowns have created a boom in demand for online teaching and a host of new courses is meeting that need. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YY7ic5

'Never Give Up Your Faith in Jesus', Indian Christian Man Tells Wife Before Hindu Mob Murders Him

The persecution of Christians in India is on the rise with a report of one believer being murdered for his faith by Hindu radicals in his own village. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2NjP0N3

YouTuber Syndicate denies sexual assault claims

Two former partners of Syndicate, real name Tom Cassell, shared their stories over the weekend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hTIaM6

YouTuber Syndicate denies sexual assault claims

Two former partners of Syndicate, real name Tom Cassell, shared their stories over the weekend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hTIaM6

English Town Mourns Victims of Suspected Terror Attack

The English town of Reading mourned Monday for three people stabbed to death in what is being treated as a terror attack, gathering for a moment of silence as police questioned the suspected lone attacker. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YkVqSq

‘Social Justice Is Not the Same as Biblical Justice’: Professor Issues Warning to Christians

Voddie Baucham, an American who is currently Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia, appeared on The Glenn Beck Radio program Thursday to explain the social justice and Black Lives Matter movement and warn believers of it’s often “anti-Christian” message. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3epq0zH

The North Face and Patagonia boycott Facebook ads

The North Face and Patagonia have joined a campaign calling on firms to halt Facebook advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NjYlo7

The North Face and Patagonia boycott Facebook ads

The North Face and Patagonia have joined a campaign calling on firms to halt Facebook advertising. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NjYlo7

‘Social Justice Is Not the Same as Biblical Justice’: Professor Issues Warning to Christians

Voddie Baucham, an American who is currently Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia, appeared on The Glenn Beck Radio program Thursday to explain the social justice and Black Lives Matter movement and warn believers of it’s often “anti-Christian” message. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/37UZBHF

Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app

The Republic's health authority presses ahead with Apple-Google tech, despite the UK being unready. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zWZqPG

Coronavirus: Ireland set to launch contact-trace app

The Republic's health authority presses ahead with Apple-Google tech, despite the UK being unready. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zWZqPG

Coronavirus: Pret a Manger job cut fears as sales plunge

Sandwich chain to address its "job situation" as weekly sales fall about 85% during lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YWbaKO

Coronavirus: Watford Gap services 'never been so quiet'

Those stopping at Watford Gap include families on surprise visits and a puppy heading to her new home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fSoh6F

Coronavirus: Energy firms permitted to chase unpaid bills again

Bailiffs are still banned from knocking on doors to collect unpaid parking fines or council tax. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YojXpS

British Gas owner plans to launch low-cost energy brand

Firm aiming to found new competitor with a cheaper cost structure in bid to boost profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fKbZNu

Coronavirus: PM to announce on Tuesday if pubs can reopen

Boris Johnson may also outline changes to the 2m social distancing rule in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3en2EL3

Trump campaign rejects TikTok bogus bookings claim

A teen social media campaign claimed to have caused a lower-than-expected turnout at a Trump rally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dldd03

Joseph Gordon-Levitt on beating lockdown online

The actor was just three weeks into filming a new TV show when it was shut down due to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YXsgHX

Online eating disorder 'trigger' crack-down call

Social media firms need to do more about harmful eating disorder content, say campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bx9u20

Trump campaign rejects TikTok bogus bookings claim

A teen social media campaign claimed to have caused a lower-than-expected turnout at a Trump rally. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dldd03

Joseph Gordon-Levitt on beating lockdown online

The actor was just three weeks into filming a new TV show when it was shut down due to Covid-19. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YXsgHX

Online eating disorder 'trigger' crack-down call

Social media firms need to do more about harmful eating disorder content, say campaigners. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Bx9u20

Wirecard: Scandal-hit firm says missing €1.9bn may not exist

In recent days the German payments company's chief executive has quit and its shares have slumped. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NktfNe

Coronavirus: Poorer households funding lockdown with debt, says think tank

Lower-income households 'twice as likely than richer ones' to have increased debts during the crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/317Gqcj

Black business managers still underrepresented, says study

Just 1.5% of top bosses at UK companies are black. compared to 3% of the population. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hRlPPi

"It makes me upset coming here, it's a ghost town"

With pubs and restaurants closed, wholesalers have struggled from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nhz7Xl

Arianna Huffington: 'Take time to recharge'

The author and founder of Thrive Global says companies need a new leadership playbook during the virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zRMt9H

Regent University School of Divinity Introduces Four New Graduate Degree Programs

Regent University’s School of Divinity announced the launch of four new graduate degree programs that can be completed within 12 months. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2YZbecN

Coronavirus: New rules to protect British firms amid virus

The legislation will give the business secretary extra powers to impose conditions on takeovers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fPXA2t

Coronavirus: Go Outdoors set to call in administrators

The retailer is expected to appoint advisers as the pandemic heaps more pressure on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dkB1RC

Coronavirus: Government to 'bring forward proposals' on reducing 2m social distancing rule

Matt Hancock says he "very much hopes" to lower the social distancing measure in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V1E1w8

My Money: 'I wonder if my wallet or body will recover?'

Zak Hoblyn from London takes us through his week as a first-time buyer during the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NcE6bQ

UK Police: Park Stabbings That Killed 3 was a Terror Attack

British police say they are treating a stabbing rampage in a park that killed three people as a terrorist attack. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3fJ9P0r

MPs to grill health officials on PPE spending

The crisis should not be an excuse for failing to achieve value for money, one MP has warned. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BlW8FX

US China cold war 'bigger global threat than virus'

Influential economist Jeffrey Sachs also warns the world is headed for a period of "massive disruption". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AMPicR

Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?

A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30WDIq6

Last of Us Part II: Is this the most accessible game ever?

A hotly-anticipated game release brought tears to some purely because of its options menu. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30WDIq6

Coronavirus: Spain to allow UK tourists without quarantine

UK travellers will be allowed to visit from Sunday without having to self-isolate for 14 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V3YUXs

Coronavirus: Result of 2m social distancing review 'to come next week'

Pubs and restaurants might not survive under current guidance in England, industry leaders warn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YKU4iE

Lee Longlands store in administration due to lockdown

Lee Longlands' first furniture shop opened in Birmingham in 1932 and it has been trading ever since. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YQG7QA

Coronavirus: New Covid-19 tracing tool appears on smartphones

The new "exposure notification" tool is part of an update to iPhone and Android operating systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nc5JSo

Coronavirus: New Covid-19 tracing tool appears on smartphones

The new "exposure notification" tool is part of an update to iPhone and Android operating systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nc5JSo

Coronavirus: What went wrong with the UK's contact tracing app?

After months of work the UK has ditched the way its current coronavirus-tracing app works. So what went wrong? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BkyQAi

Coronavirus: What went wrong with the UK's contact tracing app?

After months of work the UK has ditched the way its current coronavirus-tracing app works. So what went wrong? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BkyQAi

Coronavirus: Airport tests may provide 'early travel quarantine release'

Companies involved in a trial say testing passengers for coronavirus would be a "win-win". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/310Pa48

'Having my identity stolen cost me £10,000'

The number of ID thefts in the UK in 2019 rose 18% on the year before to a record high 223,000. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30XtnKm

Construction safety is 'broken' say fire chiefs

Some building firms have barely improved processes since the Grenfell disaster, fire chiefs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31bJ4xZ

Katie Hopkins permanently suspended from Twitter

Twitter says that, unlike a previous ban, Ms Hopkins has been removed from the platform for good. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V2tb8S

Apple's annual developer showcase overshadowed by app row

The run-up to its developer conference has been marked by a revolt from its developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hI31Cf

Aer Lingus to cut up to 500 jobs due to pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak and the lockdown have had a "catastrophic' effect on business, says the airline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YQnc8n

Brexit: UK plans to keep post-transition trade with EU flowing

Import and export businesses face big challenges, whether there is a deal with the EU or not. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37LjdOh

Apple 'not told' about UK's latest app plans

Apple says the UK government has not spoken to it about plans to develop a new "hybrid" tracing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37HzPGZ

Apple 'not told' about UK's latest app plans

Apple says the UK government has not spoken to it about plans to develop a new "hybrid" tracing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37HzPGZ

EA says Fifa 21 will be the 'most authentic' yet

The hugely popular franchise is expected to take full advantage of the power of next-gen systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30X2ExJ

EA says Fifa 21 will be the 'most authentic' yet

The hugely popular franchise is expected to take full advantage of the power of next-gen systems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30X2ExJ

Coronavirus: Quarantine rules for some countries set to be relaxed

Talks are taking place between the UK and a number of European countries, including Portugal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37QnaS8

Shorts and raincoats are shoppers' favourites as stores reopen

The typical British changeable weather meant shoppers rushed for shorts and raincoats when stores reopened this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fz4PLQ

The Last Of Us Part II: Grim but great

The follow-up to one the last decade's biggest games arrives - and pushes the envelope again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dhR6HE

The Last Of Us Part II: Grim but great

The follow-up to one the last decade's biggest games arrives - and pushes the envelope again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dhR6HE

Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time

A misleading video with a fake CNN caption posted by the US president is tagged by Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NcCTRO

Twitter labels Trump tweet 'misleading media' for first time

A misleading video with a fake CNN caption posted by the US president is tagged by Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NcCTRO

Coronavirus: Credit card freeze extended for three months

Credit card, store card, catalogue credit and personal loan customers can defer repayments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NaEbNd

Retail sales in May partly recover after DIY boost

The reopening of DIY shops and garden centres lifted sales, but they still remained far below normal levels. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YLZmKU

May UK government borrowing hits record £55.2bn

The government borrowed £55.2bn in May - the highest of any month since records began in 1993. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hRLmbo

Australia cyber attacks: PM Morrison warns of 'sophisticated' state hack

The government and institutions are under threat from a "sophisticated" actor, PM Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hHcppB

Australia cyber attacks: PM Morrison warns of 'sophisticated' state hack

The government and institutions are under threat from a "sophisticated" actor, PM Scott Morrison says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hHcppB

Colgate reviews China's Darlie brand amid race debate

The popular Chinese brand features a caricature and translates as "black person toothpaste". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UVEbVu

Bank and Church of England apologise for historic slavery ties

The Bank said it was "inexcusable" that former senior figures had profited from the slave trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YeTDOB

Have we become too reliant on Big Tech firms?

Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple have done well during lockdowns, but are they getting too big? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37FICct

Have we become too reliant on Big Tech firms?

Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple have done well during lockdowns, but are they getting too big? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37FICct

UK virus-tracing app switches to Google-Apple model

The Apple-Google design has been promoted as being more privacy-centric. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fxZN2j

UK virus-tracing app switches to Google-Apple model

The Apple-Google design has been promoted as being more privacy-centric. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fxZN2j

Police taking 'excessive' data from mobile phones

The UK's data protection watchdog warns victims may be deterred from reporting crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30SQMg4

Police taking 'excessive' data from mobile phones

The UK's data protection watchdog warns victims may be deterred from reporting crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30SQMg4

Coronavirus: Bank pumps £100bn into UK economy to aid recovery

Bank of England announces huge stimulus to aid recovery from the "unprecedented" coronavirus downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30WFcAy

Wirecard shares slump over missing €1.9bn

The German payments company says about a quarter of the money on its books might not exist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UTUoL9

Aunt Jemima to change branding based on 'racial stereotype'

Aunt Jemima's branding has often been criticised for playing to a slavery-era stereotype. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Bkhe7O

Coronavirus: They've worked for years, but still miss out on furlough

What's life like for people missing out on government payments during lockdown? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fCmBh8

Tesco sells Polish supermarket business

The deal comes as the UK supermarket giant continues to scale back its international operations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fEPwRJ

US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle

In another sign of growing tension, a high-speed internet cable looks set to be blocked by the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d9BiGT

TikTok makes moves into education market

Bespoke content from English Heritage and the University of Cambridge will be available on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hBstsV

US-China row moves underwater in cable tangle

In another sign of growing tension, a high-speed internet cable looks set to be blocked by the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d9BiGT

The tech adding atmosphere to empty sports stadiums

The coronavirus pandemic means sporting events having to take place behind closed doors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37Dfq5I

Last of Us Part 2: Creators say diversity in games ‘essential’

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell speaks to the director and lead actor of 2020's most anticipated video game from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d8f6ND

Dating apps, video games and TikTok: The digital activists boosting Black Lives Matter

How algorithmic activism and online video are shaping a movement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fu8EBY

TikTok makes moves into education market

Bespoke content from English Heritage and the University of Cambridge will be available on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hBstsV

The tech adding atmosphere to empty sports stadiums

The coronavirus pandemic means sporting events having to take place behind closed doors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37Dfq5I

Last of Us Part 2: Creators say diversity in games ‘essential’

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell speaks to the director and lead actor of 2020's most anticipated video game from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d8f6ND

Dating apps, video games and TikTok: The digital activists boosting Black Lives Matter

How algorithmic activism and online video are shaping a movement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fu8EBY

China's JD.com raises almost $4bn in Hong Kong share sale

Shares in China's second largest online retailer jumped by more than 5% on their Hong Kong Stock Exchange debut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CfCpbn

Coronavirus: Qantas axes most overseas flights until October

The Australian airline said it will still fly to New Zealand and ramp up its domestic services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N7jUIj

Pub chain and insurer apologise for slavery links

Greene King and Lloyd's of London have both pledged to make donations to BAME groups. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AMR8Kr

Why a recession can be a good time to start a business

With a depression on the way, history shows that many big firms were set up in tough times. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N6YyL9

Apple accused of 'hostile' app fee policies

A clash with a new email app-maker has stirred up developer discontent against the tech giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y9VJ2f

Apple accused of 'hostile' app fee policies

A clash with a new email app-maker has stirred up developer discontent against the tech giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y9VJ2f

Amazon faces backlash over Covid-19 safety measures

Workers are unimpressed by new tech and the retail giant faces a lawsuit over Covid-19 policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dbOueC

Amazon faces backlash over Covid-19 safety measures

Workers are unimpressed by new tech and the retail giant faces a lawsuit over Covid-19 policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dbOueC

Coronavirus: Money printer hopes virus crisis boosts demand for fresh bank notes

Boss of security printer De La Rue says the pandemic may mean countries replace notes more frequently. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CdWpet

Ampthill: The town with one cash machine for 8,000 people

Is Ampthill in Bedfordshire still cash-dependent or ready to become a contactless town? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YNlXGS

Election 2019 pledges of UK broadband speeds and costs

The coronavirus pandemic has tested web access for workers and children connecting from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3frnr0e

Election 2019 pledges of UK broadband speeds and costs

The coronavirus pandemic has tested web access for workers and children connecting from home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3frnr0e

Emma Watson joins board of Gucci owner Kering

The actor and activist will help the French fashion house to try to reduce its environmental impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BgcsIe

HSBC to press on with 35,000 job cuts

The bank announced the plan in February but put it on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3egSVGs

UK inflation rate falls to 0.5% as lockdown hits

Inflation dropped to its lowest rate since June 2016 as clothing and fuel costs fell amid the lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YLJIz6

Boohoo buys Oasis and Warehouse online businesses

Oasis Warehouse collapsed in April with the loss of 1,800 jobs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UQWyLf

Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30PnkYv

Europe pushes ahead with 'dune buggy' Mars rover

Airbus-UK wins a contract to advance the design of a robot for the Red Planet with four big wheels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YyR4WI

Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30PnkYv

Europe pushes ahead with 'dune buggy' Mars rover

Airbus-UK wins a contract to advance the design of a robot for the Red Planet with four big wheels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YyR4WI

Facebook to let users turn off political adverts

The decision comes after the social network faced criticism over false information in political ads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30PnkYv

Coronavirus: Do I have to go back to work after lockdown?

With lockdown restrictions eased, people are starting to go back to work. But what are your rights? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dAoz0F

US-China trade war takes toll on their global competitiveness

The biggest economies slip down competiveness rankings but smaller ones like Singapore come out top. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hADHxW

How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology

Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YzTmEQ

Coronavirus: What’s it like to start a new job when working remotely?

With many people working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, what’s it like to start a new job on a remote team? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YKQyVP

How Elon Musk aims to revolutionise battery technology

Could the least exciting bit of Elon Musk's empire end up being the most transformative? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YzTmEQ

Coronavirus: What’s it like to start a new job when working remotely?

With many people working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, what’s it like to start a new job on a remote team? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YKQyVP

US retail sales in record rebound

Sales rose 17.7% in May adding to hopes the economy will recover faster than anticipated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37B0x3U

Apple faces two EU anti-competition probes

Firm is investigated for limiting app sales to its own store and imposing other rules on developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ejSk6V

Fortnite: Fans disappointed as event reaches capacity

Some 12 million gamers got into the much-anticipated event, but many more had to watch on Twitch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e7QWEd

Apple faces two EU anti-competition probes

Firm is investigated for limiting app sales to its own store and imposing other rules on developers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ejSk6V

Fortnite: Fans disappointed as event reaches capacity

Some 12 million gamers got into the much-anticipated event, but many more had to watch on Twitch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e7QWEd

Seven charts on the coronavirus jobs market

How the coronavirus pandemic is hitting the UK jobs market and how that compares globally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TnVWMG

Wicksteed Park enters administration after 99 years

The owners of Wicksteed Park blame "months of uncertainty and difficulty" from coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CbITYX

Coronavirus: Greggs to reopen 800 shops for takeaway on Thursday

Greggs edges towards full reopening while Cineworld cinemas plan to restart screenings in July. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N3UCLi

North Destroys Inter-Korean Liaison Office as Tensions Rise

North Korea blew up an inter-Korean liaison office building just inside its border in an act Tuesday that sharply raises tensions on the Korean Peninsula amid deadlocked nuclear diplomacy with the United States.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3e9WZZ0

Free internet to help poorer pupils study online

Vouchers are offered to help 10,000 families in England keep their children learning online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UOHDkR

Free internet to help poorer pupils study online

Vouchers are offered to help 10,000 families in England keep their children learning online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UOHDkR

UK workers on payrolls fall by 612,000

Number of UK workers on payrolls fell by more than 600,000 in three months to May as lockdown hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d9WtIR

Coronavirus: Alarm over 'invasive' Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps

Kuwait and Bahrain's apps put users' privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d2It3B

Coronavirus: Alarm over 'invasive' Kuwait and Bahrain contact-tracing apps

Kuwait and Bahrain's apps put users' privacy and security at risk, Amnesty International says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d2It3B

Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service

WhatsApp Pay's introduction in Brazil comes ahead of expected launches in India, Indonesia and Mexico. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4L6Ci

Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service

WhatsApp Pay's introduction in Brazil comes ahead of expected launches in India, Indonesia and Mexico. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4L6Ci

Facebook launches WhatsApp digital payment service

WhatsApp Pay's introduction in Brazil comes ahead of expected launches in India, Indonesia and Mexico. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3d4L6Ci

Entrepreneur's 'free rice ATMs' for Vietnam's poor

A Vietnamese businessman is installing rice-dispensing machines to help people who are struggling. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AwiWD3

US Supreme Court backs protection for LGBT workers

Watershed moment for LGBT rights in US as Supreme Court rules workplace law protects gay and transgender employees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y3f6Kn

'I was heartbroken, I never thought I would find someone like her'

How lost love inspired Justin McLeod to set up popular dating app Hinge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dXyYnL

Amazon v EU: Has the online giant met its match?

The EU looks set to charge Amazon for anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MY6ApG

Instagram 'will overtake Twitter as a news source'

A report finds Instagram doubled its news audience last year - and could overtake Twitter by 2021. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YCiKKm

The AI powered app for buying clothes online

Buying clothes online has always been problematic because you can't see them for real or try them on. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hwEDDu

Apple claims 'half a trillion dollars' App Store economy

Firm says it only took a cut from a fraction of the trade, but still faces anti-competition scrutiny. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3huquXt

Former eBay staffers charged in cyber-stalking plot

The campaign is alleged to have included sending live cockroaches and a funeral wreath to bloggers critical of the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30MxZDg

Coronavirus: The first thing I bought when the shops reopened

As stores across England selling non-essential goods opened their doors, we asked people in Milton Keynes what they bought. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30J1Hc5

Held as a Sex Slave by ISIS for Five Years: 'I Never Thought that One Day I Would Be Free'

In Iraq, thousands of women and girls who were kidnapped when the terror group took control in 2014 have yet to be returned to their homes. After five years as an ISIS sex slave, Leila Taalo has been released and speaks to journalists. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AD0RTI

Coronavirus: Shoppers in England rush back to the High Street

Shoppers in England rush back to the High Street, as retailers reopen for the first time in nearly three months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zzv0CN

Coronavirus: Contact-tracing apps face further hitches

Norway has to halt use of its app and researchers report a major flaw in Australia's tool. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ACywNi

Coronavirus: Contact-tracing apps face further hitches

Norway has to halt use of its app and researchers report a major flaw in Australia's tool. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ACywNi

Coronavirus: Travis Perkins to cut 2,500 jobs

The UK's biggest builders' merchant, Travis Perkins, is to cut 2,500 jobs and close 165 branches. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UIwEcQ

GitHub abandons 'master' and 'slave' terms to avoid row

Microsoft-owned GitHub is changing its default project names to avoid slavery-related terms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cYfoq8

GitHub abandons 'master' and 'slave' terms to avoid row

Microsoft-owned GitHub is changing its default project names to avoid slavery-related terms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cYfoq8

Ikea planning to repay furlough payments

The furniture giant is looking to repay governments, but not in the UK where it did not take state aid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V1nCrB

Google: Missing Churchill photo mystery explained

Sir Winston Churchill's photograph was missing from Google's search data for several weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MYvSUz

Google: Missing Churchill photo mystery explained

Sir Winston Churchill's photograph was missing from Google's search data for several weeks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MYvSUz

EasyJet boss says full planes are 100% safe as flights resume

The comments come as the airline begins offering a limited numbers of flights on mainly domestic routes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y0gwFA

BP takes hit of up to $17.5bn as it forecasts cheaper oil

The firm expects prices to be lower as plans to cut carbon emissions are sped up in the wake of coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3foky0b

Gatwick drone arrests: Sussex Police pays out £200,000

Paul and Elaine Gait say they are "delighted to be vindicated" after a long fight for justice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4thDc

Cherry Wilson: Should I remove or reply to my racist Facebook friend?

When someone you know starts posting racist stuff, what's the best way of dealing with it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4jX2d

Gatwick drone arrests: Sussex Police pays out £200,000

Paul and Elaine Gait say they are "delighted to be vindicated" after a long fight for justice. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4thDc

Cherry Wilson: Should I remove or reply to my racist Facebook friend?

When someone you know starts posting racist stuff, what's the best way of dealing with it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3d4jX2d

Coronavirus: China to launch new airline despite travel downturn

While the airline industry struggles globally China Eastern Airlines unveils plans for a new carrier. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zve6VQ

Coronavirus: Face coverings compulsory on public transport in England

Thousands of extra staff are deployed as passengers are told to cover their faces or risk being fined. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2N0iSOe

Coronavirus: One million miss out on support schemes, MPs say

Report tells ministers to plug gaps in aid schemes to fulfil a promise to "do whatever it takes". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37sYm2e

HMM Algeciras: World's biggest container ship arrives in Essex

The completion of HMM Algeciras' maiden voyage is a "major milestone", ship's owner says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y2N55P

Shops reopening: Retailers welcome back customers after three months

Shops across England welcome back customers on Monday as the unlocking of the High Street begins. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e3l6Zg

Coronavirus: Summer holiday plans at risk over lack of travel insurance

When overseas travel is permitted again, holidaymakers and volunteers may find insurance cover is limited. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e3jYVl

Mary Portas: 'This is a window of opportunity for local High Streets'

Retail expert Mary Portas explains how coronavirus will impact our shopping habits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30LkMdJ

Coronavirus: Safe for the public to shop again - Sunak

The chancellor says retailers have taken "extraordinary steps" to make sure shops can reopen on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hy5rDx

What is it like driving in a virtual Formula E race?

Omar Mehtab tries out the gaming rig allowing professional drivers to race against each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UFkaCs

Coronavirus: Contact-tracing rumours debunked

We've been fact-checking misleading posts on social media about technology used to fight coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BTGYYH

What is it like driving in a virtual Formula E race?

Omar Mehtab tries out the gaming rig allowing professional drivers to race against each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UFkaCs

Coronavirus: Contact-tracing rumours debunked

We've been fact-checking misleading posts on social media about technology used to fight coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BTGYYH

Coronavirus: 'It's very exciting' to get back to shop work

Non-essential shops in England can reopen on Monday and many staff can't wait to get back to business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3e2y1KR

How coronavirus will change the way we all shop

As shops re-open in England it is clear Covid-19 will have a lasting impact on the retail sector. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hs7E32

Coronavirus: What will clothes shopping look like?

From Monday all non-essential shops are allowed to reopen in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XYYhAr

My Money: 'We are £200 to £300 a month worse off'

Laura Tarver from Oxford takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MUwvib

Christianity Rapidly Growing in Oppressive Iran

Despite an Islamic government that systematically harasses and imprisons Christian converts and indoctrinates its youth into Islam, Christianity is growing at unprecedented rates in Iran. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/30GoKEu

Coronavirus: What a shrinking economy means for Luton

Luton is one of the most vulnerable towns to the financial impact of coronavirus, says its council. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UzQKWj

Riot Games executive resigns after 'abhorrent' George Floyd post

Ron Johnson posted a meme about George Floyd's criminal record on Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MOIlu9

Riot Games executive resigns after 'abhorrent' George Floyd post

Ron Johnson posted a meme about George Floyd's criminal record on Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MOIlu9

British Airways: A breakdown in trust?

British Airways is a firm in crisis, struggling with Covid-19 and in conflict with its employees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AZZHRZ

George Osborne to step down as Evening Standard editor

The former chancellor worked as the editor of the London newspaper for more than three years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dWz4vH

Coronavirus: Special offers 'pulled from shelves during lockdown'

Shoppers faced a year's worth of grocery price rises in one month as promotions were withdrawn, researchers say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UzlhUb

Coronavirus: Face masks mandatory for Uber passengers and drivers

Drivers in London will have to verify they are following the rules with a photograph. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dQT7f8

BA, Ryanair and EasyJet launch fight over 'devastating' quarantine plan

BA, Ryanair and EasyJet are challenging plans to force inbound travellers to self isolate for 14 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37o82Lm

Coronavirus: Three firms still positive despite the virus crisis

Few businesses are unscathed by the lockdown, but these firms can see light at the end of tunnel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fkFRzV

Shares in Europe open steady after torrid trading on Thursday

It follows sharp falls on Thursday linked to fears of a second wave of coronavirus in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fiiiru

Coronavirus: Twitter removes more than 170,000 pro-China accounts

The social media platform identified Beijing-linked accounts that have been posting misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BWEYPr

Coronavirus: Twitter removes more than 170,000 pro-China accounts

The social media platform identified Beijing-linked accounts that have been posting misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BWEYPr

UK economy shrinks record 20.4% in April due to lockdown

The contraction was the biggest monthly decline on record, as the full impact of lockdown was felt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30w9Wbv

Brexit: UK backtracks on full EU border checks amid coronavirus crisis

The government will take a "pragmatic and flexible approach" due to coronavirus, a source says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XSpwwb

What is a recession?

The world faces the worst recession for 80 years. But what does that mean? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MRaTD6

PlayStation 5: Sony games chief says PS5 offers a paradigm shift

Sony's gaming chief says fast loading times, 3D audio and a new controller will all enhance play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37kqDrO

PlayStation 5: Sony games chief says PS5 offers a paradigm shift

Sony's gaming chief says fast loading times, 3D audio and a new controller will all enhance play. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37kqDrO

George Floyd: Microsoft bars facial recognition sales to police

The firm's move follows similar announcements from IBM and Amazon and protests over police brutality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dPLsxE

PS5: PlayStation 5 console and games revealed

Sony reveals the design of its PS5 console and the first games that will be released on it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AkRaJA

The hidden detectors looking for guns and knives

Walk-through systems that can detect weapons are being rolled out, using a combination of AI and radar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fftoxb

George Floyd: Microsoft bars facial recognition sales to police

The firm's move follows similar announcements from IBM and Amazon and protests over police brutality. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dPLsxE

PS5: PlayStation 5 console and games revealed

Sony reveals the design of its PS5 console and the first games that will be released on it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AkRaJA

The hidden detectors looking for guns and knives

Walk-through systems that can detect weapons are being rolled out, using a combination of AI and radar. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3fftoxb

Coronavirus: Young hit hardest by lockdown financial squeeze

No savings and less chance to cut spending means an income fall hits the young hardest, the ONS says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cWpOqe

Coronavirus pandemic set to cost Premier League clubs £1bn in 2019-20 - Deloitte

Premier League clubs are likely to see revenue fall by £1bn in their 2019-20 accounts because of the coronavirus pandemic, predicts Deloitte. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XSJQ0o

Marmite blames shortage of larger jars on pandemic

Higher demand for the spread and yeast shortages have led to a halt in production of some packs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YpLhTd

Lloyds fined £64m for failing struggling mortgage customers

The bank has been fined £64m for failing struggling mortgage customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3hdWIGe

Zoom suspends account of US-based Chinese activists after Tiananmen meeting

The video conference app is already facing scrutiny over its security and privacy controls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MTF1xz

Zoom suspends account of US-based Chinese activists after Tiananmen meeting

The video conference app is already facing scrutiny over its security and privacy controls. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MTF1xz

Ben & Jerry's maker Unilever settles on UK base

The decision comes after the Anglo-Dutch giant dropped a plan to make its base the Netherlands in 2018. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XPz7nu

Lufthansa plans to cut 22,000 jobs

The German airline is struggling to deal with the fall in demand for air travel caused by the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30wzANp

British Gas owner Centrica to cut 5,000 jobs

The energy giant says it will strip out layers of management to "arrest our decline". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fbrVIk

Just Eat Takeaway to buy Grubhub in £5.75bn deal

The tie-up comes as demand for food deliveries has surged amid the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ffPzTQ

Coronavirus: Scottish tourism sector could reopen on 15 July

Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing says the date is conditional on continued progress in tackling the coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Uv4WQp

George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech

The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YCld7J

OECD: No deal on digital tax risks trade war

The international group has been overseeing talks on taxing US tech giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ffWywn

George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech

The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2YCld7J

OECD: No deal on digital tax risks trade war

The international group has been overseeing talks on taxing US tech giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ffWywn

George Floyd: Amazon bans police use of facial recognition tech

The move comes after IBM ended its facial recognition activities amid concerns over racial bias. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YCld7J

Coronavirus: Ministers consider NHS contact-tracing app rethink

A switch to the Google-Apple model is being considered, but developers believe it would be a mistake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mbCFH

PlayStation 5: Sony to give gamers first look at new platform

The Japanese firm is due to unveil some of the highly anticipated PlayStation 5's games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MPcgCc

Coronavirus: Ministers consider NHS contact-tracing app rethink

A switch to the Google-Apple model is being considered, but developers believe it would be a mistake. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37mbCFH

PlayStation 5: Sony to give gamers first look at new platform

The Japanese firm is due to unveil some of the highly anticipated PlayStation 5's games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MPcgCc

Coronavirus: Home insulation 'could create cheap jobs'

The cheapest way of creating jobs , says a report from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30z4hBp

The firm using online yoga and baking to boost staff morale

Accountants MKS has laid on a wide array of activities on Zoom to keep staff spirits high while working from home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cRn1yv

Coronavirus: When will pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants reopen?

Pubs and restaurants in England are expected to reopen in July, but can I meet a friend for a meal? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f9kTUv

Reddit Ireland turns off at midnight to stop racist trolls

The group said it had to take the step because moderators had reached breaking point. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37theyl

Tinder backlash over Black Lives Matter ban

Dozens of users complained they had been banned from the app for supporting the cause. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Us38rl

Coronavirus: UK economy could be worst hit among leading nations, says OECD

International agency says UK economy likely to shrink 11.5% this year - the worst of developed countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cRjOiD

£7,000 holiday refund stress 'is making me ill’

Customers are waiting months for refunds which should arrive in 14 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fbvY7C

Coronavirus: How are England's coastal resorts faring?

Will the effects of the coronavirus lockdown tip seaside towns into a terminal decline? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cSySMF

Frankie and Benny's owner to cut up to 3,000 jobs

The Restaurant Group confirms plans to close 125 sites while Quiz restructures its business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AaJpG1

Zara owner sees online sales surge 95% in April

Inditex, which also owns brands including Bershka, says overall sales fell amid the lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MMTknO

Mike Pompeo criticises HSBC for backing Hong Kong security law

The US Secretary of State says China's "browbeating" of the bank "should serve as a cautionary tale". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YnWN1x

Coronavirus: Zoos and safari parks set to reopen from 15 June - PM

Boris Johnson is due to announce the move will be subject to distancing measures being in place. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AjRkkg

Coronavirus: Man jailed for 5G phone mast arson attack

Michael Whitty, 47, believed erroneous online theories linking the 5G phone masts to coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ARaTAa

Coronavirus: Man jailed for 5G phone mast arson attack

Michael Whitty, 47, believed erroneous online theories linking the 5G phone masts to coronavirus. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ARaTAa

Coronavirus: Call to 'cautiously reopen' Wales' housing market

Estate agents and lawyers want valuers to be allowed into empty properties so sales can be completed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30qhHzC

The treasure trove hidden in discarded computers

Recycled rare earth magnets are one solution to the rising demand for minerals used in our tech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37a6SDg

'How my photo ended up breaking Android phones'

Gaurav Agrawal said the "magical evening" he captured last summer was never intended to cause harm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AXPxkF

Electric truck start-up Nikola takes on car giants

The market value of the firm has eclipsed Fiat even though it has yet to deliver a single truck. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UnHhS7

Online tools to help you be more creative in lockdown

BBC Click's Kate Russell looks at the apps and websites that can boost your creativity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ARpQT8

'How my photo ended up breaking Android phones'

Gaurav Agrawal said the "magical evening" he captured last summer was never intended to cause harm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AXPxkF

Electric truck start-up Nikola takes on car giants

The market value of the firm has eclipsed Fiat even though it has yet to deliver a single truck. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UnHhS7

Online tools to help you be more creative in lockdown

BBC Click's Kate Russell looks at the apps and websites that can boost your creativity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ARpQT8

George Floyd: Twitter to make Juneteenth a company holiday

Juneteenth is celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30r4eHR

George Floyd: Twitter to make Juneteenth a company holiday

Juneteenth is celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30r4eHR

CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman out after joke about George Floyd

Greg Glassman acknowledged having caused a "rift" after joking about the dead Minneapolis man. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UwY05A

George Floyd: Twitter to make Juneteenth a company holiday

Juneteenth is celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30r4eHR

IBM abandons 'biased' facial recognition tech

But some question whether the gesture is largely symbolic, as it's not a major product for the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3haJn1y

Honda's global operations hit by cyber-attack

Car-maker says cyber-attack has affected production, sales and development worldwide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Al7tG1

IBM abandons 'biased' facial recognition tech

But some question whether the gesture is largely symbolic, as it's not a major product for the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3haJn1y

Honda's global operations hit by cyber-attack

Car-maker says cyber-attack has affected production, sales and development worldwide. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Al7tG1

Internet sleuths name wrong man in police appeal

The man's home address was shared online after a video showed a cyclist hurting a child in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hcpLd5

Internet sleuths name wrong man in police appeal

The man's home address was shared online after a video showed a cyclist hurting a child in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hcpLd5

PG and Yorkshire Tea tell anti-racism opponents 'don't buy our tea'

Tea brands embroiled themselves in politics as Black Lives Matter movement spreads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UrP9Sz

UK furlough scheme now covers 8.9 million workers

The scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus has now cost £19.6bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UrfgZL

Coronavirus: Transiting Europe's eerily quiet airports

BBC Europe correspondent Jean Mackenzie has documented her flight back to the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UmCUqv

How backpacking towns are coping after being left empty by coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has "decimated" backpacker towns like Queenstown, Cusco and Arugam Bay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dGe1gZ

Homes to be heated by warm water from flooded mines

Can abandoned British coal mines help tackle the climate crisis? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30ooSZ8

Coronavirus: Holiday firm reverses no refund policy

Regulators got a "significant proportion" of complaints about the firm behind Hoseasons and Cottages.com. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UqfGj1

N. Korea Says It Will Cut Communication Channels with South

North Korea said it will cut off all communication channels with South Korea at noon Tuesday as it escalates its pressure on the South for failing to stop activists from floating anti-Pyongyang leaflets across their tense border. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UptFG6

Covid-19: Xbox Series X chief discusses pandemic launch plan

Phil Spencer shares details about how the virus is affecting Microsoft and the wider games industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dNDbu5

Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific gets $5bn state-backed bailout

The restructuring package comes as the global airline industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dMkY04

Covid-19: Xbox Series X chief discusses pandemic launch plan

Phil Spencer shares details about how the virus is affecting Microsoft and the wider games industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dNDbu5

UK to start post-Brexit trade talks with Japan

Britain is embarking on negotiations over trade deals with countries around the world including the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A6YGYr

Samsung: Court rejects Lee Jae-yong arrest warrant request

The decision comes after Lee Jae-yong was convicted in 2017 over a political and corporate scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f4X7sF

Samsung: Court rejects Lee Jae-yong arrest warrant request

The decision comes after Lee Jae-yong was convicted in 2017 over a political and corporate scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f4X7sF

Samsung: Court rejects Lee Jae-yong arrest warrant request

The decision comes after Lee Jae-yong was convicted in 2017 over a political and corporate scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f4X7sF

The treasure trove hidden in discarded computers

Recycled rare earth magnets are one solution to the rising demand for minerals used in our tech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37a6SDg

If it ain't broke: You share your oldest working gadgets

People share the oldest gadgets they still use, via social media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f4Fh9b

The treasure trove hidden in discarded computers

Recycled rare earth magnets are one solution to the rising demand for minerals used in our tech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37a6SDg

'I Will Always Think of Them': One Lone American WW2 Veteran Stands Without Comrades for 76th D-Day Observance in Normandy 

The annual commemoration of D-Day in France sees fewer World War 2 veterans each year. Their dwindling numbers combined with the worldwide pandemic led to an almost complete no show. One American WWII veteran, however, took his place on the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, and did his best to mark the occasion  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UnGDUt

Pandemic pushes US into official recession

The longest economic expansion in American history ended in February. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YgNal4

New Zealand Begins Lifting Bans After Prime Minister Says No Active Cases of COVID-19

New Zealand marked a major milestone on Monday, reporting that there are no active cases of COVID-19. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dWhN5O

Report: Boxer Manny Pacquiao May Run for President of the Philippines in 2022

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is thinking of running for the presidency in his native country, the Philippines.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UkSLpy

'Steadily Being Transformed into Killing Fields': 10 Killed in Horrendous Attack on Christian Village in Northwest Nigeria

Islamic militants in Nigeria are continuing their murderous attacks against Christian villages.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2XJHj92

'I Will Always Think of Them': One Lone American WW2 Veteran Stands Without Comrades for 76th D-Day Observance in Normandy 

The annual commemoration of D-Day in France sees fewer World War 2 veterans each year. Their dwindling numbers combined with the worldwide pandemic led to an almost complete no show. One American WWII veteran, however, took his place on the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, and did his best to mark the occasion  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3f3tOqk

Tesla battery supplier Catl says new design has one million-mile lifespan

Battery-maker Catl says it is ready to make a product that could power a car over 1.2 million miles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f3joah

Tesla battery supplier Catl says new design has one million-mile lifespan

Battery-maker Catl says it is ready to make a product that could power a car over 1.2 million miles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f3joah

Greg Glassman: Brands cut ties over CrossFit CEO's George Floyd tweet

Greg Glassman faces industry backlash over a tweet making light of George Floyd's death. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dPB0q8

Xbox Series X: Microsoft tailors launch plans for the pandemic

Xbox chief Phil Spencer explains how coronavirus has affected the console's release strategy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f0kwvb

Xbox Series X: Microsoft tailors launch plans for the pandemic

Xbox chief Phil Spencer explains how coronavirus has affected the console's release strategy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3f0kwvb

BP to cut 10,000 jobs as virus hits demand for oil

The oil giant plans to slash around 15% of its workforce in response coronavirus crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h20VwC

Coronavirus: Mulberry plans to axe a quarter of its workforce

The handbag maker says social distancing and reduced tourism will affect its income. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A3dLdv

Pubs may re-open this month in 'save summer' move

Pubs and restaurants in England could start re-opening earlier than planned to avoid huge job losses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UoLbtM

Weird weather: Can computers solve UK puzzle?

A top climate scientist has called for more investment in climate computing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z4LItD

Weird weather: Can computers solve UK puzzle?

A top climate scientist has called for more investment in climate computing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z4LItD

Coronavirus: Scottish business rebound 'lagging behind'

A report suggests activity improved last month but Scotland still saw the smallest recovery of any UK area. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ukklmx

Millbrook car testing site aims to 'stay ahead of the game'

The testing site used to film Top Gear and the James Bond film Casino Royale has turned 50 from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AcpvKE

Millbrook car testing site aims to 'stay ahead of the game'

The testing site used to film Top Gear and the James Bond film Casino Royale has turned 50 from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AcpvKE

Wahaca boss: 'It's going to be hell' after lockdown

Wahaca boss says it expects customers to initially be nervous about dining out after lockdown ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30hbvK6

Postmasters were prosecuted using unreliable evidence

Postmasters were accused of theft despite evidence of computer system issues, BBC Panorama reveals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h3FueD

Coronavirus: UK travel quarantine rules come into effect

A mandatory two-week isolation is required of all passengers arriving in the UK from Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dHpCfV

Public investment key to escaping crisis: Summers

Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers said central banks are going to become "less relevant". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UlTiax

'My initial failure just made me try harder'

Luis Onofre's luxury shoes are sold worldwide, and Michelle Obama and Paris Hilton are fans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dIH7fM

Labour opposes relaxing Sunday trading hours, says Nandy

The government reportedly plans to suspend the laws for a year in a bid to stimulate the economy from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dK0vsA

Tropical Storm Cristobal to Make Landfall on Central Gulf Coast of US

After Cristobal regained tropical storm status on Friday, the storm gained more strength over warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday. The storm has its sights set on the Gulf coast of the United States, where tropical storm and storm surge warnings were in effect. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/378JfL7

BA 'dismissal threat' undermines talks, pilots' union Balpa says

The airline threatened to dismiss all its pilots and rehire them under new contracts, Balpa says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MHk60B

Coronavirus 'a devastating blow for world economy'

World Bank President David Malpass says billions of people will have their livelihoods affected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eV4XoE

Coronavirus: How map hacks and buttocks helped Taiwan fight Covid-19

Taiwan credits civic hackers and memes with helping keep down the coronavirus death toll. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UkhwBY

Coronavirus: How map hacks and buttocks helped Taiwan fight Covid-19

Taiwan credits civic hackers and memes with helping keep down the coronavirus death toll. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UkhwBY

George Floyd: Why are companies speaking up this time?

The outpouring of support for protesters from corporate America is a marked shift. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MC0PxG

Christianity Rapidly Growing in Oppressive Iran

Despite an Islamic government that systematically harasses and imprisons Christian converts and indoctrinates it’s youth into Islam, Christianity is growing at unprecedented rates in Iran. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2BIPbPD

Coronavirus: Jarrold store prepares to reopen after 12 weeks in lockdown

Jarrold has a department store in the centre of Norwich and celebrates 250 years of trade this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3h68N0j

The 'unscrupulous' firms targeting key workers

The companies promise big tax savings, but some NHS staff could end up severely out of pocket. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z6ENjt

How Bill Gates became the voodoo doll of Covid conspiracies

The ex-Microsoft head is currently the target of all kinds of outlandish theories and false claims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y06brW

Coronavirus face mask lights up with moving mouth shapes

A games designer creates a face mask that shows animated mouth shapes as you speak. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gXYefA

How Bill Gates became the voodoo doll of Covid conspiracies

The ex-Microsoft head is currently the target of all kinds of outlandish theories and false claims. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y06brW

Coronavirus face mask lights up with moving mouth shapes

A games designer creates a face mask that shows animated mouth shapes as you speak. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gXYefA

Whatever happened to the NHS contact-tracing app?

The app, first tested on the Isle of Wight, had been expected to be rolled out at the end of May. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gWtOds

Combat drone to compete against piloted plane

The US Air Force will pit an advanced autonomous aircraft against a piloted plane in tests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/373IR0n

Coronavirus: BA threatens legal action over quarantine plans

Airline owner IAG is meeting lawyers to decide whether to challenge government over quarantine plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Y53h59

US unemployment sees surprise improvement in May

The unemployment rate in America fell to 13.3% in May, despite pandemic damage to the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dDcmsm

Coronavirus: National Rail to offer 'busy station' alerts

Rail passengers will be warned if trains or stations are busy, to aid social distancing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z3FyK6

Whatever happened to the NHS contact-tracing app?

The app, first tested on the Isle of Wight, had been expected to be rolled out at the end of May. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gWtOds

Coronavirus: National Rail to offer 'busy station' alerts

Rail passengers will be warned if trains or stations are busy, to aid social distancing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z3FyK6

Victoria's Secret UK arm goes into administration

The lingerie retailer had already furloughed 785 of its employees in the UK amid the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2A2RRH2

Convicted of Blasphemy: Pakistani Couple's Death Row Appeal Delayed Again After Six-Year Wait

A Pakistani couple sentenced to death for blasphemy six years ago is still waiting for their appeal to be heard. But the family of the poor Christian couple from the town of Gojra says the end of their long ordeal could soon be in sight.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/377ApgW

Coronavirus: Government under fire for cheap loans to big firms

More than £16bn has been handed out to some household names including BA, Tottenham Hotspur and M&S. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30cZ6aa

Coronavirus: Job losses 'just the tip of the iceberg'

The boss of the UK's largest recruitment firm says he fears unemployment is set to rise steeply. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30nbC7h

FCA supports steelworkers amid pension overhaul

Charges which lead to savers switching out of high quality pension plans will be banned from October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30crNUv

Coronavirus: NHS contact-tracing app in place by end of month, says minister

The app will "be running as soon as we think it is robust", a government minister says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30mb3dV

Coronavirus: NHS contact-tracing app in place by end of month, says minister

The app will "be running as soon as we think it is robust", a government minister says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30mb3dV

Coronavirus: Calls for better broadband for working from home

People from rural areas say broadband is so poor they are having to work outside to get 4G. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cx2EGD

Jake Paul: YouTuber charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly

The 23 year old is charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly at a Scottsdale mall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MsTLmS

Jake Paul: YouTuber charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly

The 23 year old is charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly at a Scottsdale mall. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MsTLmS

‘Venus flytrap hand’ has gentle touch and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1QXmn

‘Venus flytrap hand’ has gentle touch and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Y1QXmn

Coronavirus vaccine: AstraZeneca boosts potential supply to 2bn

The drugs giant says it can double the production of a potential vaccine after backing by Bill Gates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gRxtcC

Retailer Gap posts near-£1bn loss due to coronavirus

Stores around the world have been forced to shut their doors due to the virus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3cC0QfH

Is coronavirus changing the world of cleaning?

Hi-tech cleaning products are being offered to tackle coronavirus, but are they better than soap and water? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eTR5uG

Is coronavirus changing the world of cleaning?

Hi-tech cleaning products are being offered to tackle coronavirus, but are they better than soap and water? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eTR5uG

Medics call for action on social media Covid-19 'infodemic'

Hard-hitting testimony by medics highlights the damage being done to frontline healthcare. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36XSz4D

Medics call for action on social media Covid-19 'infodemic'

Hard-hitting testimony by medics highlights the damage being done to frontline healthcare. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36XSz4D

British Airways refuses to meet Home Secretary

The airline has declined to meet Priti Patel to discuss the UK's quarantine plans amid a row over job cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/305IK36

Facebook removes 'inauthentic' George Floyd groups

Some had previously focused on coronavirus, 5G conspiracies and support for US President Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AH3WS9

Facebook removes 'inauthentic' George Floyd groups

Some had previously focused on coronavirus, 5G conspiracies and support for US President Donald Trump. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AH3WS9