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China-US trade war: Beijing escalates tit-for-tat with Washington

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Debenhams faces uncertain future as JD Sports quits rescue talks

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Christmas tree sales boom as people decorate early

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How machine learning is allowing thousands of students to sit exams at home

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Zoom boosts sales forecast as pandemic drags on

The pandemic has transformed the fortunes of the video conferencing firm, once a niche tech name. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qeL9TJ

Unilever explores four-day working week

The owner of Dove soap and Ben & Jerry's ice cream is testing a shorter week in New Zealand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37njyXN

Topshop owner Arcadia goes into administration

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Currys PC World apologises after gift cards wiped

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Microsoft files patent to record and score meetings on body language

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Has Topshop boss Philip Green done anything wrong?

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Is my pension ruined if a retail empire crumbles?

The expected collapse of Topshop owner Arcadia means many pension holders are likely to take a hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3qgLDIT

New Lloyds boss may land £5.5m pay day

Charlie Nunn is to replace Antonio Horta-Osorio, who leaves the bank in the summer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jxafw3

Caffè Nero: Asda's Issa brothers make a bid the cafe chain

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Covid: Shops in England can open for longer in run-up to Christmas

Local authorities will be allowed to temporarily waive rules restricting retail opening hours. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37lJSle

Coronavirus: Qantas adds to job cuts by outsourcing 2,000 roles

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Coronavirus: Investment scams quadruple since virus lockdown

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Arcadia: Topshop owner faces collapse within hours

The collapse of the group, which includes Topshop and Dorothy Perkins, would put 13,000 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mnj5et

Huawei ban from UK 5G network brought forward

The cut-off date of September for the installation of new equipment is earlier than expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36hnzhg

The photographers capturing buildings and biscuits in 3D

Photographers are scanning landmarks in stunning 3D detail and putting them on the internet. Why? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3maWS3p

Arcadia: Sir Philip Green 'must plug Arcadia pension hole'

His retail empire, including Topshop and Dorothy Perkins, is understood to be on the brink of collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oaqQEX

Coronavirus: Suspend peak rail fares over Christmas, says Labour

A surge in travel is expected when restrictions across the UK are eased between 23 and 27 December. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q9M73E

How green and profitable are e-scooters?

Wayne Ting, chief executive of e-scooter firm Lime, says there's room for improvement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JibCyJ

Zappos ex-boss and Las Vegas entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, 46, dies after house fire

Tony Hsieh led online retailer Zappos, acquired by Amazon, and helped transform central Las Vegas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o3GGkP

Arcadia: Buyers to 'pick over carcass' of Topshop owner, says former boss

Breaking up the Arcadia empire is 'the only way' forward, former chief executive Lord Rose says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q5VJMF

Covid: Road and rail changes planned for Christmas travel spike

Around 500 miles of roadworks are being cleared to ease congestion on motorways over the festive period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mfFKte

Black Friday comes early for shoppers this year

Shoppers took advantage of early Black Friday offers, but could face delays in getting their orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HJ8rQh

Royal Mail could save £225m by cutting Saturday post, regulator says

The postal regulator says it could drop weekend letter deliveries and still meet people's needs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33oFf8J

Fears mount over future of Topshop owner Arcadia

Talks about borrowing £30m have reportedly failed, potentially putting 15,000 jobs at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V8fpkS

TSB owner Sabadell considers bank's future as BBVA deal scrapped

The Spanish bank is seeking "strategic alternatives" after scrapping a merger with BBVA. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lbTnIy

Is there a gap between public and private sector pay?

The chancellor has been making some claims about pay in the public and private sectors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J2sc65

Brexit: Face-to-face trade talks to resume in London

In-person meetings were suspended when EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier had to self-isolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/366LLCT

China slaps tariffs on Australian wine as tensions grow

It has been investigating the "dumping" of cheap wines in China - an accusation Australia denies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nXjtAM

New rules to limit Google and Facebook's market power

The two tech giants account for around 80% of the £14bn ($18.7bn) spent on online advertising in 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37d39Fb

Dyson to spend $3.67bn on new technologies

The company's investments will mostly be in Singapore, the UK and the Philippines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/367M802

Black Friday: Next, M&S and Wilko shun sales event

Although Black Friday spending in the UK is set to soar in 2020, some brands won't be taking part. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/367eCXJ

Rishi Sunak faces state pension conundrum

Official forecasts suggest the state pension will rise by 4.1% in April 2022 when unemployment is high. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33kL0Ee

October redundancies double last year's rate

With Covid cases rising and uncertainty over government support, employers planned 51,000 job cuts from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39e72wq

New jobs in UK hospitality sector 'non-existent'

Recruitment firms say restaurants, bars and hotels are the worst-hit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m94wLw

Amazon spends $500m on bonuses for Christmas staff

The money for frontline UK and US staff is a thank-you for working through the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m9Kqkp

If public spending was £100, how would it be split?

Every year the chancellor doles out billions of pounds of taxpayer money, but where does it go? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pYribn

Bar chain owner: 'This is pure and simple business torture'

Bar chain owner Martin Greenhow says hospitality is "on the brink of financial collapse". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39kgrSX

Hospitality is 'bearing the brunt' of tier pain

UK Hospitality warns its members are facing mass redundancies as England tiers are revealed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ldvi3T

M&S warns Brexit may affect 15% of NI food lines

Retailer Marks & Spencer says that some of its food product lines may be unavailable in January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nZWF3u

German property company collapses with my pension

Thousands of pension holders owed more than a billion pounds despite promises their money was safe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mav6Ur

Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts

Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m83PCa

Rishi Sunak: I have to make tough choices on public pay

The chancellor said that he could not justify a wage rise for all public sector workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q1nfeg

Boohoo appoints former judge Sir Brian Leveson to probe company's ethics

Sir Brian Leveson will oversee the company's efforts to monitor its suppliers more closely. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3matk5F

Noteworthy: Clydesdale Bank's demise

Phasing out the Clydesdale Bank brand will see the firm's banknotes begin to disappear from circulation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/377NDuh

Covid-19 could 'cut pay by £1,200 a year by 2025' - think tank

The virus is one of three "once in a lifetime" recent economic shocks says the Resolution Foundation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/363ESlM

Coronavirus: Shanghai rises to become world's most connected city

London has been dethroned from top spot as the coronavirus pandemic reverses "a century of progress". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nW29Mp

Union backlash over pubic sector pay freeze

Leaders of Britain's biggest unions vow to resist chancellor's freeze on workers who "risked everything". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3laB8Dc

Covid: Pub industry tells the PM it faces 'darkest of moments'

More than 50 executives call for evidence justifying industry's Covid restrictions to be published. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l34BiB

Britons 'misunderstand and distrust economics data'

Groups such as the media and politicians need to explain economics data better, a study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/367QBj2

Spending Review: Rishi Sunak 'hasn't gone far enough'

Under-30s have been hit hard by Covid, so what did they think of the chancellor's Spending Review? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KverNp

Spending Review: Millions face cut in value of workplace pensions

Women and new retirees likely to be hit hardest by the planned change - but not before 2030. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/375qwk9

Spending Review: Key points from Rishi Sunak's statement

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out what the government will spend next year. Here are the headlines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39l8oFP

Spending review: Chancellor warns of 'lasting' damage to UK economy

Official forecasts warn the UK economy will shrink 11.3% this year due to the impact of the virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/366CsD3

Low-paid public sector workers to get £250 pay rise

Public sector pay will be frozen but low-paid and NHS workers will get raises, the chancellor has said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KzMUKJ

Spending Review: Unemployed predicted to rise to 2.6 million

The chancellor says the "economic emergency" has "just begun", but promises more help for the jobless. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37aIzWb

Harrabin: Now will the Treasury go green?

As Boris Johnson is driving UK emissions down, is his chancellor preparing to drive them back up? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33bbfgj

US-China trade war: Trump gives one last twist

The US says it will impose tariffs on twist ties, used to seal bread bags and tie up cables. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3o0tPQB

Coronavirus: Second-hand website becomes latest unicorn start-up

India's Cars24's value rises above US$1bn as people look for alternatives to public transport. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fuBW4R

'My dream flat left me with a £20,000 repair bill'

The government's shared ownership scheme has left some with rising fees and huge debts, BBC Panorama finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J7hUkT

Spending Review: Chancellor to set out government spending plans

Rishi Sunak's spending review comes amid a difficult economic backdrop caused by the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l3CqQy

New aircraft spy opportunities amid aerospace woes

Start-up firms target regional routes around the world with quiet, cheap electric aircraft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33cx4w3

US shares set records as investor optimism grows

The Dow Jones index closes above 30,000 for the first time amid string of positive news. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J4cuak

Amazon sorry for Sidewalk 'confusion'

The new network, which uses other people's broadband, is not launching in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39icxdD

Spending Review: Sunak pledges to make jobs 'number one priority'

The chancellor promises his Spending Review will include a £4.6bn package to help people back to work. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3m1XaJJ

Elon Musk becomes world's second richest person

The tech billionaire overtakes Bill Gates after Tesla shares soar on S&P acceptance from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37297Jb

NS&I apologises for delays amid savers' exodus

It says sorry to those struggling to get through on the phone on the day cuts in savings rates take effect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3q1ssTA

UK car industry warns of £55bn no-deal Brexit hit

Big losses will be seen in the next five years if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU, the sector warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35YYrvj

Rishi Sunak: Why should I care what he says?

The chancellor will set out his plans for government spending, but will it be bad or good news for you? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/360fDRh

Most Black Friday products 'were same price or cheaper' beforehand

Nine in ten products are the same price or cheaper before the sale, finds consumer group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J8fB0A

Pets at Home says pets have been 'a lifesaver' during lockdown

Pets at Home reports soaring sales as people increasingly turned to animals for solace amid the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UVQJvQ

Huawei ban: UK networks breaking new law face big fines

The Telecommunications Security Bill bans the involvement of Huawei in the UK's 5G mobile network. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HvryNF

Brexit: Hauliers fear 'mayhem' at Holyhead port

There are claims Holyhead port will not be ready for the end of the Brexit transition period. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2URFx3g

Covid-19: World's top latex glove maker shuts factories

Malaysia's Top Glove will close more than half of its plants after a surge in virus cases. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3958q4q

Coronavirus: Retail workers 'scared' as cases surge

Workers rights groups say employers must do more to protect staff as coronavirus cases surge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J63XUd

Protect leaseholders from cladding removal costs, say MPs

The state should foot the bill for removing flammable materials from high-rise buildings, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l0twmT

Covid-19: Arrivals in England to be able to cut quarantine if they pay for test

People arriving in England can end their self-isolation with a negative test taken after five days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nRHOYJ

Sunak begins planning for a post-Covid economy

The Spending Review marks the start of the chancellor's economic recovery planning. Here's what to watch for. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fE135n

Goodbye ATMs. How local shops offer access to cash

Is this the post-Covid future for millions of people who still need to pay using notes and coins? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33bHBYw

The film crews being directed from a continent away

The pandemic has led to a big rise in remote filming, with directors miles away from the set. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36YOE7R

Janet Yellen: Biden to pick 'first female treasury secretary'

Janet Yellen served as the head of the America's central bank under Barack Obama. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Vq3l4

Covid: What are the new rules for pubs around the UK?

New rules for pubs in England come into effect on 2 December after the second lockdown ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f9kTUv

New Covid rules 'rub salt in the wounds', say pubs

England's hospitality sector warns post-lockdown restrictions risk putting firms out of business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J5l6gS

British Airways sells off bowls to bedding as it shifts surplus stock

The airline is selling thousands of items, including memorabilia from its retired 747 aircraft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/370cIHt

Google: Garage owner takes on tech firm over fake reviews

A car salesman says he felt "helpless" when the tech giant refused to delete damaging comments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35QCG0Q

Scotland's national investment bank launches

A laser technology firm in Glasgow receives the first backing from the bank which aims to encourage sustainable innovation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Rdes6

Coronavirus: NI ministers discussing lockdown financial support

It is understood the proposed £300m package will support those hit by the new restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lV9ATL

Covid: A fifth of disabled people have work requests refused

One in five disabled people say they have to choose between staying safe or keeping their jobs under current furlough rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UTgZH3

Covid-19: China pushes for QR code based global travel system

QR codes - bar codes that can be read by mobile phones - have been used in China during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J3Ors5

Covid-19 pandemic: Merkel 'worried' about vaccines for poor countries

The German leader voices concern after top economic powers promise a fair distribution of vaccines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lUWUvT

Fur industry faces uncertain future due to Covid

Europe's fur industry faces uncertain future after Denmark's mass mink cull due to Covid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kUfy5O

What is a Spending Review? How will it affect you?

The chancellor will announce his public service spending plans in uniquely difficult circumstances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ZHgcJf

Rishi Sunak says Spending Review will not spell austerity

The chancellor says he will uphold pre-Covid funding pledges on police, nurses and schools. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fm3zNr

Kellogg's and Britvic attack plan to ban junk food ads online

Firms including Kellogg's and Britvic say the to tackle childhood obesity is "disproportionate". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lVxy0X

Coronavirus: £3bn for NHS but Sunak warns of 'economic shock' to come

Borrowing - which hit a record £22.3bn in October - cannot go on indefinitely, chancellor says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/396upYv

Smaller turkeys on the menu this Christmas

Fearful that lockdown will extend until Christmas, households have been ordering smaller turkeys. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UOnsmB

Covid: Can we rescue the office Christmas party this year?

Some companies are finding ingenious ways of getting into the Christmas spirit against the odds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nCKcCw

Four reasons Topshop is not the brand it once was

November 21, 2020

The chain's parent company is understood to be seeking emergency funding after being hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36V2TdW

'Thanksgiving To Go': Americans splash out on takeaways

November 21, 2020

Restaurants across the US are drawing in customers with their Thanksgiving takeaway menus this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UNR0kp

'I was embarrassed to tell friends about my business'

Tech entrepreneur Adnan Ebrahim says he was "embarrassed" to talk about his online business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nJZnK8

'I was a stage manager and now I'm a bike mechanic'

Laura Wilson from west London takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2USkFZz

Carnival Cruise boss banks on safety measures

The hugely profitable business has been brought to its knees by coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kPUptB

Households face £21 rise in energy bills in 2021

Ofgem is considering the rise to help energy firms which have been hit by a jump in unpaid bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35MA0kH

Christmas tree sales to go ahead despite lockdown

Tree farms and sellers can open from Saturday, even as other non-essential retail remains closed in England. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KhcgwP

Fed fights White House move to end some Covid support measures

The US central bank says lending programmes being closed down by the government are still needed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Ozoer

British Gas faces strikes over pay and conditions row

The GMB union ballots members over a worsening dispute about new "fire and rehire" contracts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36QaQBi

UK borrowing hits highest October level on record

The government borrowed £22.3bn in October - its highest for the month since records began. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lRyFPs

Early Christmas shopping helps boost retail sales

Sales rose for the sixth consecutive month in October, official statistics show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kPvQga

Maybach: Strong sales in China drive double sales

The luxury car brand owned by Daimler wants to tap into China's ambitious electric vehicle targets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kh4xii

Millions of public sector workers face pay freeze

The pay of 5.5m workers could be frozen as the government tries to bolster the public finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/330HLSC

Port troubles leave UK bookseller with no books

Congestion at Felixstowe Port in Suffolk is proving a major headache for importers before Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UJTyjq

Wands revive memories of the smart home dream

Lights, heating and fridges were all supposed to be internet connected, but it never really happened. Why? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pKKIjO

Covid has 'devastating' impact on gender equality

Britain could slip back in terms of workplace equality, but there are signs of hope, a charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nIJNhM

TUC: Young people saw record job losses this summer

More under-24s made redundant in three months than the whole of 2019, analysis finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fjzePA

Buzzfeed to buy Huffington Post

The deal will bring together two of the world's most high-profile digital media firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UGCTgT

IMF: Economy 'losing momentum' amid virus second wave

The International Monetary Fund warns against countries withdrawing economic support too soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32YiV5N

Peacocks and Jaeger collapse puts 4,700 jobs at risk

More than 4,700 jobs and almost 500 shops could close after the collapse of the two fashion chains. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ITXSKL

Brexit talks suspended after positive Covid test

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier says a member of his team has tested positive for the virus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IUjXs1

Wirecard scandal: German MPs question ex-boss Braun

A criminal case is under way in Germany's biggest post-war accounting scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lNFJMH

Cineworld eyes UK cinema closures and rescue deal

The cinema chain has appointed restructuring experts to negotiate unlocking more cash from lenders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nyAvow

Covid: One in three UK hospitality firms fear collapse

The sector, which has been hit hard by Covid, is the most downbeat about its prospects, data suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nvQHXQ

Climate change: Can sending fewer emails really save the planet?

UK officials are reportedly considering asking us to stop sending "thanks" emails - but why? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ffFIii

PS5 launch day delivery delays and row over who is to blame

Huge demand for the new PlayStation, coupled with its size, means pre-orders may not arrive on time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lNxNLv

Royal Mail parcel revenues overtake letters for first time

Online shopping during the pandemic means turnover from parcels surpasses letters for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lMLavl

Have women CEOs coped better with Covid than men?

Have women bosses coped with the pandemic better than their male counterparts? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nD8Jr0

ComparetheMarket fined £17.9m over competition flaw

Contracts meant getting the best home insurance deals was not as "simples" as its adverts suggest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IKzquR

Vietnam economy is Asia's shining star during Covid

The South East Asian nation has benefited from the working from home electronics boom from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kR0ar6

President Xi at Apec: China pledges to open up its 'super-sized' economy

Chinese president Xi Jinping says it will import more high-quality goods and sign more trade deals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36NFQBQ

Apprentice redundancy numbers rise: 'I was devastated'

Two-thirds more apprenticeships ended in redundancy as Covid hit employers, BBC figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3fkdDqc

Coronavirus: 'We need to know if we can re-open on 3 December’

Struggling businesses say they want more clarity about what happens when lockdown ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kRXgSZ

Apple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'

The lawsuit argued the iPhone-maker slowed down device performance to make users buy newer models. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IPAJcb

Coronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices

Content moderators say the tech giant is "risking lives" for profit in the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HfaeML

McDonald's sorry for stopping couriers using toilets

Food delivery drivers claim they were denied access to toilets at restaurants during lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35IieiP

UK giant Unilever bets on vegan food with 'scary target'

The consumer giant wants a significant slice of sales to be plant-based as vegan foods take off. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35I3lwF

Boeing's 737 Max cleared to fly in the US after crashes

The jet has been grounded since March 2019, after two crashes that together killed 346 people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IKVrd9

Halfords boosted by growing demand for escooters

The retailer saw sales of electric-powered scooters rise despite road restrictions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35HshEQ

Apple slashes commission fees to developers on its App Store

Those who earn less than $1m this year will see their commission charge halved in 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pMz5ZR

Nissan warns on its UK future without a Brexit deal

The carmaker, which runs Britain's biggest car plant, said the factory 'will not be sustainable'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UQjYQR

House prices rise as Covid sparks rural relocation

Property prices in the South West of England have risen fastest in the UK, official statistics show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UF85Nf

Clothes and food price rises push inflation higher

The UK's inflation rate, which tracks the prices of goods and services, increases to 0.7% in October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f7Qgjx

Covid-19 shakes up world’s most expensive city club

Hong Kong, Zurich and Paris now top the list pushing down Singapore and Osaka due to virus impact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pFAW2g

Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin jumps to three-year high as investors jump in

The digital currency is close to an all-time record although experts warn about its volatility. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38SM6eg

Shift to electric cars will need 'Herculean' effort, says industry

A plan to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 will be very challenging, the industry says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ILIU9x

Entertainers find new ways to pay the bills

With live venues closed and much filming on hold, celebrities are finding new ways to entertain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f6Yati

Government told to ‘come clean’ over Covid deals by spending watchdog

The government has been accused of a lack of transparency over £18bn of Covid-related contracts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pxNV6h

CEO Secrets: 'Ask your investors for a yes or no'

Ryan Edwards, creator of Audoo, a system that logs songs played in public, gives his business advice. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pAk1ya

Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan

The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pBVn04

British Airways to launch Covid testing trial for arrivals

The airline wants to show that testing could remove the need for arrivals to quarantine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38YRtbA

Facebook and Twitter grilled over US election actions

Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey face questions about misinformation labels and account bans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32SGkpf

Amazon launches online pharmacy service

It will sell prescription drugs initially in the US, with discounts for Prime users. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pK5DDN

Government to invest £4bn to create 250,000 new green jobs

It is part of a long-awaited plan to hit net zero emissions that will be released later on Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36IzvYm

Covid: Hospitality boss says 660,000 jobs lost so far in 2020

The head of the industry's trade group tells MPs the jobs were lost before the latest lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nxmN5A

Travel rules changed for Christmas turkey farm workers

Seasonal workers are now able to work during quarantine to ensure demand for Christmas is met. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IJPGMC

Coronavirus: How to be happier while working from home

Tips on happier ways to work from home in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KgKH71

Cargo e-bike firm thrives in lockdown

A West Yorkshire company making deliveries for independent retailers has seen trade soar in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38PWBz1

Workers supplying UK retailers allege exploitation

Workers in Indian factories supplying Tesco, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer and Ralph Lauren say they are being exploited. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36GCyAi

EasyJet slumps to a loss as Covid hits demand

The airline reports an annual loss for the first time in its 25-year history as demand collapses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H6xM6e

Huawei sells youth brand over tech restrictions

The Chinese communications firm said Honor had been under pressure to find suppliers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kzcmfX

Biden vows to set 'rules of the road' on trade

US president-Elect's comments come as 15 Asia Pacific countries including China sign historic trade pact. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f4edIv

Elon Musk's personal fortune rockets after eventful week

The billionaire has had an eventful few days and now Tesla is to be included in a major US index. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35A61MM

StockX: Asian sneakerheads give trainer traders a spring in their step

A trading platform allowing people to buy and sell sneakers like shares is expanding into the region. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f3kKTM

Senior jobs with flexible hours 'get 20% more female applicants'

Women are more likely to apply for senior roles if they offer flexible hours, a study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f6Oj6N

Transgender struggle: 'I had to keep who I was secret'

Former RAF pilot Caroline Paige and other transgender campaigners detail their equality struggles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UuTELQ

Inventors design high-tech helmets for Covid protection

For two months, Yezin Al-Qaysi has been riding the Toronto subway wearing a huge black "mad helmet". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3f0HVOx

Airbnb plans public share sale despite pandemic

The filing by the home rental web site offers a closer look at the loss-making firm's finances. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pyFWWs

Heathrow workers plan four-day December strike

Heathrow says the airport will keep operating despite the walk-out by workers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36IRdea

FTSE 100 and shares jump on second Covid vaccine hopes

News of a breakthrough by US drugs firm Moderna follows last week's positive results from Pfizer. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ut4odE

Health and beauty boss Matthew Moulding in line for £830m payout

The owner of the firm behind Lookfantastic is set for one of the biggest payments in UK corporate history. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35xIXyo

Clintons boss: Supermarkets selling greeting cards 'grossly unfair'

Supermarkets should not be able to sell non-essential goods in lockdown, says boss of Clintons cards. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IvZZEt

'The pot's empty and we'll have nowhere to hide'

Ian and Lindsey Beagle run a catering business and feel they don't have enough support during coronavirus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K7aPkt

Technical glitch closes Australian Stock Exchange

The shutdown was linked to a software issue that created inaccurate market data. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Us8DGm

Working from home could lead to more prejudice, report warns

Offices and workplace friendships are key to breaking down misconceptions, a study suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nrl9SP

Japan leads economic 'Zoom boom' out of recession

Asian economies are leading the way as they show signs of bouncing back from the Covid-19 slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36HEg4r

Covid insurance test case heads to Supreme Court

Judges' decisions on insurance payouts for business interruption has a bearing on 370,000 businesses. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Urzhz8

New skills programme risks excluding 1.4m workers

New research claims many people may not qualify for the government's Lifetime Skills Guarantee. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36BZbFT

Robots to take on more supermarket tasks

Grocery and technology firm Ocado Group is buying two robotics firms, to boost the automation of online grocery orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eS7Nw1

Topshop owner in talks to secure £30m in funding

The Arcadia retail group, led by Sir Philip Green, is hoping to secure funding amid a second lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35xymDJ

RCEP: Asia-Pacific countries form world's largest trading bloc

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership covers nearly a third of the global economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Hitsr

Covid 'more damaging' to Wales economy than pit closures

The economic impact will be on a "different scale" to that seen in the 1980s, says Baroness Wilcox. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lxzwnX

Christmas cards 'even more poignant' this year

Card shops in England have had to shut in lockdown, yet people still want to connect at Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pwUZA7

Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas

The eye-watering cost of delivering a fibre network to rural areas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38NytwL

Port Talbot steelworks: 'Partnership' call with UK government

November 14, 2020

MP calls for UK government support as a union official wants public ownership to be discussed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IqOUEH

Felixstowe Port in 'chaos' as Christmas and Brexit loom

November 14, 2020

One shipping firm has re-routed to Rotterdam to avoid 'unacceptable' congestion at Felixstowe Port. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lIKhUw

Greggs to cut 820 jobs amid lockdown sales slump

November 14, 2020

Bakery chain chief says "the battle with Covid hasn't gone away and is intensifying further". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32H6Phi

Social media: How can we protect its youngest users?

A psychologist says parents need to provide their children with "digital resilience". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Urn1yI

Social media: How can we protect its youngest users?

A psychologist says parents need to provide their children with "digital resilience". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Urn1yI

How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?

Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CRPlF

How critical is the weather for the SpaceX launch?

Nasa and SpaceX were due to send astronauts to the ISS on Saturday but the weather's changed their plans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36CRPlF

Fraudsters 'targeting Christmas online shoppers'

Buyers of games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, banks say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eWjjq9

Call of Duty: A balancing act between old and new

The boss of Call of Duty speaks to Newsbeat about the new game and its Warzone integration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UoVq0Q

Robots to take on more supermarket tasks

Grocery and technology firm Ocado Group is buying two robotics firms, to boost the automation of online grocery orders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eS7Nw1

Coronavirus: The gamers spending thousands on loot boxes

An expert warns young people have been hit by "the perfect storm" of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3poLoer

YouTube cancels Rewind video amid pandemic

The video platform says it would be wrong to produce its annual Rewind video during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GWPSYj

Call of Duty: A balancing act between old and new

The boss of Call of Duty speaks to Newsbeat about the new game and its Warzone integration. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UoVq0Q

Robots to take on more supermarket tasks

Grocery and technology firm Ocado Group is buying two robotics firms, to boost the automation of online grocery orders. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eS7Nw1

Coronavirus: The gamers spending thousands on loot boxes

An expert warns young people have been hit by "the perfect storm" of the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3poLoer

Ticketmaster fined £1.25m over payment data breach

More than nine million people may have had their details stolen in the 2018 cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pkmYmt

Ticketmaster fined £1.25m over payment data breach

More than nine million people may have had their details stolen in the 2018 cyber-attack. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pkmYmt

Tesco limits online customers amid Christmas rush

The supermarket apologises as people are forced to queue online to place their Christmas orders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2K6o7Oj

Covid: Caffè Nero seeks rescue deal amid second lockdown

The coffee chain, which employs 6,000, people, is seeking financial breathing space from its landlords. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3prel9K

Zambia on brink of defaulting on foreign debt

Coronavirus has aggravated pre-existing financial pressures, including a $12bn external debt load. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36AYahi

Robot mimics human eye contact and other tech news

BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Dcl8g

Robot mimics human eye contact and other tech news

BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab looks at some of the best technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38Dcl8g

Singapore: Helping the migrant workers who pay to get jobs

For many migrant workers, living and working in Singapore often means going into debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32FnAcA

Wall Street 'old boys club' lets in more women

Women and ethnic minorities make up almost half of investment bank Goldman Sachs' new partners. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36x1h9X

Asian trade mega-pact set to be signed this weekend

The deal is almost a decade in the making and covers nearly a third of the global economy from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eWwck8

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw

North West sees job ads surge while London lags

Nurses are in demand as vacancies climb to pre-pandemic levels, but with big regional variations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GVfNj6

Black Friday emissions boom predicted

Climate change: why Black Friday needs patience from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H0jfZY

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw

Should you tip the takeaway delivery driver?

The number of takeaways being delivered has soared due to Covid, but should you tip the driver? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36shNrV

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw

Google Photos abandons unlimited uploads amid storage changes

Sweeping changes to Google's online storage mean almost everything counts towards storage limits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lphK6D

Alexa to start second-guessing what users want

The voice assistant will answer questions with follow-up questions for the user. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GSr6Zk

Xbox and Call of Duty cause record broadband data use in UK

BT, Virgin Media and TalkTalk are among broadband providers that saw record demand on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pin9id

Google Photos abandons unlimited uploads amid storage changes

Sweeping changes to Google's online storage mean almost everything counts towards storage limits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lphK6D

Alexa to start second-guessing what users want

The voice assistant will answer questions with follow-up questions for the user. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GSr6Zk

Hugo Boss drops Scouse slogan copyright action

Artist John Charles says he is "buzzing" after reaching a "boss" agreement with the fashion label. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38zhttY

What is equal pay and how can you find out if you are getting it?

The BBC has been cleared of unlawful pay discrimination against women, but what is equal pay? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37NUg3E

Covid: WH Smith slumps to a loss as pandemic hits sales

Lockdown measures and the slump in travel have seen the retailer's revenues tumble. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pwJHMe

Covid 19: I've lost my job, should I retrain?

The pandemic has caused thousands of people to lose their jobs. How easy is it to find a new career? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36tnaXN

UK economy bounces back from recession

The UK economy grows by a record 15.5% in July to September, but remains below its pre-Covid level. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pppvfg

'Coding error' in Scotland's Test and Protect figures

The error led to contact tracing staff overestimating the number of people contacted within 24 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eNEjiI

Social media: How might it be regulated?

A report puts forward a tranche of ideas that could help reduce the spread of misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35oL1sc

New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself on Zoom

Jeffrey Toobin, who is also senior legal analyst for CNN, confirmed in a tweet he had been sacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UkJVYc

'Coding error' in Scotland's Test and Protect figures

The error led to contact tracing staff overestimating the number of people contacted within 24 hours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eNEjiI

Social media: How might it be regulated?

A report puts forward a tranche of ideas that could help reduce the spread of misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35oL1sc

New Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself on Zoom

Jeffrey Toobin, who is also senior legal analyst for CNN, confirmed in a tweet he had been sacked. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UkJVYc

Singles Day: Luxury brands jump on China's shopping event

Singles Day doubles its online sales as the world's largest shopping spree takes in $74bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lpzrTk

PS5: PlayStation's 'most extraordinary' pandemic launch

The boss of PlayStation speaks to Newsbeat about launching the PS5. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36pBDEh

PS5: PlayStation's 'most extraordinary' pandemic launch

The boss of PlayStation speaks to Newsbeat about launching the PS5. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36pBDEh

Are big retailers exploiting lockdown loopholes?

Some chains are capitalising on rules that allow them to sell non-essential goods alongside food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kougBY

Covid means UK 'sleep-walking into a debt crisis'

A charity says the pandemic has pushed more people into severe problem debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lA54cQ

Kickstart scheme creates 19,000 work placements

The £2bn scheme has led to more than 19,000 work placements being created, the Treasury says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3krCrxg

CEO Secrets: The dads getting entrepreneurial in lockdown

The CEO Secrets series hears from three fathers who have juggled start-ups and childcare in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IstEO9

Rolls Royce plans 16 mini-nuclear plants for UK

The firm says the project will create 6,000 new jobs in the Midlands and the North of England from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GQBjpj

TikTok asks Donald Trump: 'Are we still banned?'

The Chinese viral video service's owner ByteDance begins a legal challenge against the US ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JYE0Gw

TikTok asks Donald Trump: 'Are we still banned?'

The Chinese viral video service's owner ByteDance begins a legal challenge against the US ban. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JYE0Gw

France: Several Wounded in Explosion at Saudi Cemetery

French officials say multiple people were wounded on Wednesday when an explosive device hit a ceremony commemorating the end of World War I at a cemetery in the Saudi Arabian city of Jiddah. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/36teErV

TikTok asks Donald Trump: 'Are we still banned?'

The Chinese viral video service's owner ByteDance begins a legal challenge against the US ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JYE0Gw

Guinness recalls alcohol-free cans over contamination fears

The firm has announced a "precautionary" recall of its recently launched non-alcoholic stout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35jNrsg

Government to protect key UK firms from takeovers that threaten national security

A new bill will allow the government to curb deals seen as posing an unacceptable risk to safety. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lmc2SW

Coronavirus: Wetherspoons calls rules 'baffling and confusing'

The pub chain's boss says Covid restrictions are "a muddle" as first quarter sales fall 27.6%. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3llTTVk

Finchampstead man builds 'Twitter speed bot' over safety concerns

Gareth Rees built the bot to prove the case for improved safety measures on the road where he lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36oJKAT

China to clamp down on internet monopolies

The regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35i8PxT

Finchampstead man builds 'Twitter speed bot' over safety concerns

Gareth Rees built the bot to prove the case for improved safety measures on the road where he lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36oJKAT

Mobile robo-surgeons could widen access to keyhole surgery

A modular design allows keyhole surgery to be performed in smaller operating theatres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpiPv2

Covid lockdown: Boutiques 'livid' at 'unfair' shop restrictions

A group of fashion boutiques say there is not a level retail playing field in second lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pkGdvZ

China to clamp down on internet monopolies

The regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35i8PxT

Mobile robo-surgeons could widen access to keyhole surgery

A modular design allows keyhole surgery to be performed in smaller operating theatres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3lpiPv2

China to clamp down on internet monopolies

The regulations suggest increasing unease in Beijing with the growing influence of digital platforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35i8PxT

Diversity: UPS relaxes rules on beards, braids and piercings

The parcel delivery firm says it will loosen guidelines for more than 500,000 workers globally. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3llyvQ2

Tax working from home 'to support vulnerable jobs'

New report says working from home should be taxed at 5% to help those whose jobs are under threat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lxDLAh

Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves

The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38zEw7U

School laptops: Unions warn of devices shortage

Teaching unions say despite a push for more devices, many students still don't have access at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3peIOYv

School laptops: Unions warn of devices shortage

Teaching unions say despite a push for more devices, many students still don't have access at home. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3peIOYv

Covid: 'It's a relief for us to talk about money'

People aged 18 to 24 have taken a Covid-related financial hit but are least likely to open up about it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UbXMQE

‘I’m trapped by my mortgage – let me escape’

MPs are looking at proposals that could free thousands of people from high-interest mortgages from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38xfhTJ

Facebook: Biden press chief Bill Russo attacks post-poll role

The tech firm's handling of conspiracy theories and calls to violence are among his complaints. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36kBzW9

Amazon charged with abusing EU competition rules

The EU says the platform is using data on its third-party sellers to gain an unfair advantage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IqhsOi

Amazon: EU charges tech giant with breaking competition rules

The EU says the platform is using data on its third-party sellers to gain an unfair advantage. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IqhsOi

Amazon: EU charges tech giant with breaking competition rules

The EU says the platform is using data on its third-party sellers to gain an unfair advantage. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IqhsOi

Black Friday on Amazon: How to spot fake reviews online

As Black Friday goes online only this year we look at how to spot fake reviews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ika1Im

Black Friday on Amazon: How to spot fake reviews online

As Black Friday goes online only this year we look at how to spot fake reviews. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ika1Im

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia Sign Deal to End War Over Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia on Tuesday signed an agreement to end the six-week-old war between Armenians and Azeris. The deal stops the latest round of fighting in a decades-old conflict. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pdmPB6

Black Friday on Amazon: How to spot fake reviews online

As Black Friday goes online only this year we look at how to spot fake reviews. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ika1Im

Oxo and Bisto owner Premier Foods sees 'exceptional' demand

The firm attracts over a million new customers as people turn to comfort foods during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pd9Gbl

UK unemployment rate continues to surge

Redundancies rose to reach a record high of 314,000, the Office for National Statistics says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IrhBAE

Xbox Series X: 'When gamers are ready for next-gen consoles, we're here'

Xbox boss Phil Spencer on launching a new console in a time of 'uncertainty for families'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ncp9qn

Husband of Test and Trace chief gets app alert

Weston-super-Mare MP John Penrose was alerted by the app overseen by his wife, Lady Dido Harding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35bHaPc

China's Singles Day: 3m people, 4,000 planes and cargo ships

The world's biggest 24-hour online shopping event requires a monumental effort to deliver all the goods. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kd67y1

Xbox Series X: 'When gamers are ready for next-gen consoles, we're here'

Xbox boss Phil Spencer on launching a new console in a time of 'uncertainty for families'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ncp9qn

Husband of Test and Trace chief gets app alert

Weston-super-Mare MP John Penrose was alerted by the app overseen by his wife, Lady Dido Harding. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35bHaPc

China's Singles Day: 3m people, 4,000 planes and cargo ships

The world's biggest 24-hour online shopping requires a huge effort to deliver all the goods on time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kd67y1

McDonald's to debut plant-based burgers and fast food

The fast-food giant said it could also offer plant-based chicken substitutes and breakfast sandwiches from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38u6jH0

China's Singles Day: 3m people, 4,000 planes and cargo ships

The world's biggest 24-hour online shopping requires a huge effort to deliver all the goods on time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kd67y1

Asian markets rally on good Covid-91 vaccine news

Stock markets across the region all headed higher as investors reacted to possible virus breakthrough from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eFH9X2

Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves

The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38zEw7U

Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves

The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38zEw7U

Covid lockdown: Impulsive online spending 'like a drug'

People with mental health conditions can find it harder to stop spending too much online, a charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IlJOsU

How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things

Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32nKCEQ

Apple puts iPhone supplier on probation for labour violations

Students on a work-study programme at Pegatron were made to work overtime and night shifts, Apple says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32rWcyN

NHS data: Can web creator Sir Tim Berners-Lee fix it?

Sir Tim Berners-Lee's latest project explores patients' medical data storage and how it could be better shared. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36xVNvZ

Four in 10 keep 'money secrets' from loved ones

Many could be hiding credit cards, loans and savings accounts from loved ones, a government body says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38muzuJ

Eve Online video game helps scientists understand Covid-19

Gamers have completed 47 million mini-game tasks amounting to 36 years categorising cells. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35b7ngK

Eve Online video game helps scientists understand Covid-19

Gamers have completed 47 million mini-game tasks amounting to 36 years categorising cells. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35b7ngK

'We met through MoneySavingExpert'

Laura Hawcroft from Manchester takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eGhcqb

The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships

Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3pbVxey

Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades

A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park code-breaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n5hLwH

Jack Ma's terrible week

How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36jc3AA

Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades

A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park code-breaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n5hLwH

Covid: Romance fraudsters 'target lonely' in lockdown

A widow lost her life savings after being used as a "money mule" by a man she fell in love with. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32qnm9g

Jack Ma's terrible week

How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36jc3AA

Brexit: EU and UK negotiators resume trade talks in London

Negotiators are to meet again after Boris Johnson insists a post-Brexit deal is "there to be done". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kc11lB

Covid: Romance fraudsters 'target lonely' in lockdown

A widow lost her life savings after being used as a "money mule" by a man she fell in love with. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32qnm9g

'Biden Bounce' sees Japan shares hit 29-year high

Shares across Asia have seen healthy gains with the race for the White House finally over. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35bBAfV

Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journeys

The "sci-fi" travel concept involves travelling in pods inside vacuum tubes at very high speeds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38n9WOO

Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journeys

The "sci-fi" travel concept involves travelling in pods inside vacuum tubes at very high speeds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38n9WOO

'Real living wage' rises to £.9.50 an hour

More than 800 employers have accredited with the Living Wage Foundation since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38oZwyr

Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journeys

The "sci-fi" travel concept involves travelling in pods inside vacuum tubes at very high speeds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38n9WOO

How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things

Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32nKCEQ

How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things

Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32nKCEQ

Boris Johnson to chair nuclear summit

The government is committed to building nuclear power stations to decarbonise the UK's electricity. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Im0Eba

How will Joe Biden change US trade relations?

Will a change of guard in the White House make much difference to America's trade policy? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IfywGr

Hurricane Warning Issued for Florida Keys as Strengthening Eta Takes Aim

Eta emerged from Cuba and into the warm waters of the Florida Straits on Sunday where restrengthening of the storm is expected to occur prior to its third strike on land -- this time, in the Florida Keys as a 1 on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2U4PycS

Just Park sorry for renting spaces behind owners' backs

Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k6NJGX

Just Park sorry for renting spaces behind owners' backs

Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k6NJGX

Pandora paying all staff in full through pandemic

The world's largest jeweller has no plans for permanent store closures despite the impact of Covid-19. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/359EmSH

Coronavirus: Hauliers included in Denmark restrictions

Rules for travel from Denmark were tightened after a coronavirus strain spread from mink to humans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36cDpbO

Climate change: Why the UK's carbon-free future will need rules

Tackling climate change will need action right across society and the economy - with a host of new incentives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ifr6De

'I'm not sure how we're going to survive'

Salvatore Forte lost both parents to Covid-19. Now he is fighting to keep his business going. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eAD7iu

Brexit: 'Significant differences remain' over trade deal

The PM and EU Commission president agree to "work hard" to reach a deal when talks resume on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IcsR3M

Just Park sorry for renting spaces behind owners' backs

Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3k6NJGX

Jack Ma's terrible week

How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36jc3AA

Five questions for Joe Biden on the economy

Coronavirus, climate, taxes, tech and trade - what will Joe Biden do? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3nfcDqb

Islamic Extremists Kill 12 Christians, Kidnap Women and Children in Northeast Nigeria

Reports of violence in Nigeria have risen over the past few years as Islamic extremists are relentless in their efforts to maintain control over the country—to include the kidnapping and killing of innocent victims. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38teVNU

China sends world's first 6G test satellite into orbit

The satellite was launched to trial the new technology, which is expected to be 100 times faster than 5G. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pe8rsz

China sends world's first 6G test satellite into orbit

The satellite was launched to trial the new technology, which is expected to be 100 times faster than 5G. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pe8rsz

PS5: Hands-on with the next-gen console and games

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak goes hands-on with the next-generation PlayStation 5 console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kbtsjv

PS5: Hands-on with the next-gen console and games

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak goes hands-on with the next-generation PlayStation 5 console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kbtsjv

Covid-19: Lockdown 'opportunity' to fix England's roads

The AA urges councils in England to deal with potholes and junctions while fewer cars are in use. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p2ds7b

Manchester clubs urged to pay staff 'real living wage'

Food banks write to United and City saying club staff are "struggling to put food on the table". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p7kYOn

PS5 v Xbox Series X: Who will win the next-gen console race?

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell previews the upcoming new gaming consoles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32oie5s

'I was refused a home Covid test after credit check'

A BBC investigation finds people are being refused home Covid tests because of their credit histories. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ezaYs2

PS5 v Xbox Series X: Who will win the next-gen console race?

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell previews the upcoming new gaming consoles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32oie5s

US election: Bannon Twitter account banned amid clampdown

The big social networks are clamping down on threats of violence amid a tense wait for results. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/358qJ6x

US election: Bannon Twitter account banned amid clampdown

The big social networks are clamping down on threats of violence amid a tense wait for results. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/358qJ6x

A body-measuring suit which helps fit clothes remotely

BBC Click’s Chris Fox looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pdxxrs

Ariana Grande clashes with Tik Tok stars over pandemic partying

The pop star accused social media influencers of violating health regulations during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38fxMMm

Ariana Grande clashes with Tik Tok stars over pandemic partying

The pop star accused social media influencers of violating health regulations during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38fxMMm

A body-measuring suit which helps fit clothes remotely

BBC Click’s Chris Fox looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pdxxrs

'Self-employed people are being left in the dark'

Newly self-employed people get no help from the government, despite the latest wage support package. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36pEqNR

The Ripped Gym in Harlow owner arrested after staying open in lockdown

Police say they attended the gym having been "made aware of social media posts". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/360K4FC

Bentley reveals plan to go fully electric by 2030

The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TY2jGb

'Demand for bigger homes' pushes up UK house prices

UK house prices are 7.5% higher than a year ago, the Halifax says, but the lender expects a slowdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GxJ2s4

Bentley reveals plan to go fully electric by 2030

The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TY2jGb

Brexit: Watchdog warns of 'significant' border disruption

The National Audit Office says traders are unlikely to be ready for changes due from next January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32feUtm

Covid app backed by Zara and Mike Tindall prompts safety concern

An ad for the app, which can display test results, has been referred to the medical regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l20FPK

Bentley reveals roadmap to go fully electric by 2030

The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TY2jGb

Covid app backed by Zara and Mike Tindall prompts safety concern

An ad for the app, which can display test results, has been referred to the medical regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3l20FPK

Coronavirus: All Blacks rugby looking at private equity bids

New Zealand's world-famous national rugby team has seen its cash reserves hit hard during the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32iPZoD

Covid: Denmark removed from UK's travel corridor list

Passengers arriving in the UK from 04:00 GMT on Friday will need to self-isolate for 14 days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3p1ym6x

UK insurer's shares rocket 46% after takeover talk

Famous for its More Than brand, RSA is in talks with Canadian and Danish rivals about buyout. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36c2t2i

The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships

Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pbVxey

The foul-smelling fuel that could power big ships

Engineers think ammonia, if made sustainably, could be a greener fuel for shipping, but challenges remain. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3pbVxey

'It's a real shame all the deli counters are shutting'

Sainsbury's says falling customer demand is behind its decision to cut its meat, fish and deli counters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mRBYG8

Covid: What help is available to pay my bills?

Mortgage and rent holidays, help with debts, and cutting energy and insurance bills are all possible. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l2Jbmd

'Working from home has made childcare easier'

Although studies suggest women have been doing more childcare and chores during the pandemic, could the big rise in working from home actually help mothers better balance their careers and family life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TTLgFj

Covid-19: Nintendo profits triple as games boom continues

The video games industry rakes in revenues around the world as coronavirus lockdowns continue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/361wodG

Covid-19: Nintendo profits triple as games boom continues

The video games industry rakes in revenues around the world as coronavirus lockdowns continue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/361wodG

Sunak to extend furlough scheme to end of March

The move follows days of wrangling over the scope and duration of the wage scheme. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jYiD4n

WhatsApp lets messages vanish after seven days

The disappearing messages option will erase chats from phone of both sender and recipient. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jZo3vW

Ring doorbells to send live video to Mississippi police

Privacy campaigners describe the development as their "worse fears come true". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38e7OJp

WhatsApp lets messages vanish after seven days

The disappearing messages option will erase chats from phone of both sender and recipient. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jZo3vW

Ring doorbells to send live video to Mississippi police

Privacy campaigners describe the development as their "worse fears come true". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38e7OJp

Caterpillar: Up to 700 jobs to go at Larne plant

The job losses are expected to happen over the next 18 months and would leave the firm with 900 staff in NI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3etOWHe

Bank of England injects extra £150bn into economy

Policymakers keep interest rates at a record low of 0.1% as a second lockdown begins. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TUxWQX

Sainsbury's to cut 3,500 jobs and close Argos shops

Most of the jobs will go at Argos, but the supermarket also plans to shut its fresh food counters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I4ItXq

What is quantitative easing and how will it affect you?

The Bank of England is to pump £150bn to stimulate the UK economy, but how will it work? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YLLznv

Indonesia in recession for first time in 22 years

South East Asia's biggest economy relies heavily on tourism, which has dried up during travel curbs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TWQrEC

Chinese President Xi opens up to more trade deals and imports

The Chinese president has called for more cooperation in international trade as his economy recovers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JEv5d9

Thai Airways: Holy flights, dough fritters and home-made bags

Thai Airways is getting very creative as it looks to raise cash during the Covid-19 travel downturn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3k282p0

Santa to visit virtually as Christmas grottos cancelled

Events organisers have coordinated Covid-safe video calls with Mr Claus over lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35Y8y2g

Santa to visit virtually as Christmas grottos cancelled

Events organisers have coordinated Covid-safe video calls with Mr Claus over lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Y8y2g

Santa to visit virtually as Christmas grottos cancelled

Events organisers have coordinated Covid-safe video calls with Mr Claus over lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Y8y2g

Vendée Globe: Tech to spot sailor’s mood in tough race

The Vendée Globe solo race will see competitors face extreme conditions with little sleep. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kYuTmF

Lockdown: 'I swing between anger, hope, despair'

As another lockdown begins, workers not entitled to self-employment support are increasingly desperate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oYss6g

Coronavirus: Which shops will be allowed to open in lockdown?

From Thursday there will be strict rules on which retailers can and cannot remain open. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jZ5fNl

Denmark to cull up to 17 million mink amid coronavirus fears

Cases of a mutated strain of Covid-19 have been detected that may undermine future vaccines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38bbvPS

CEO Secrets: 'You're selling a new version of yourself'

Journalist-turned-social media entrepreneur Sara McCorquodale reveals her business advice for the CEO Secrets series. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mMJcLG

Vendée Globe: Tech to spot sailor’s mood in tough race

The Vendée Globe solo race will see competitors face extreme conditions with little sleep. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kYuTmF

Kim Dotcom can be extradited to US but can also appeal

New Zealand court adds yet more twists to long-running attempts to extradite Megaupload founder. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TPTcaH

Bitcoin: $1bn address with Silk Road links 'being transferred'

The mysterious online wallet is said to be the world's fourth-richest Bitcoin address. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I5VDmB

Kim Dotcom can be extradited to US but can also appeal

New Zealand court adds yet more twists to long-running attempts to extradite Megaupload founder. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TPTcaH

John Lewis and Lloyds Bank cut many hundreds of jobs

The cuts - totalling more than 2,200 - come as both businesses continue their restructuring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jWG9Ph

Uber and Lyft win battle over driver status in California

Drivers will continue to be classified as contractors, rather than employees, in the state. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HTyzbl

Bitcoin: $1bn address with Silk Road links 'being transferred'

The mysterious online wallet is said to be the world's fourth-richest Bitcoin address. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I5VDmB

Uber and Lyft win battle over driver status in California

Drivers will continue to be classified as contractors, rather than employees, in the state. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HTyzbl

Markets volatile as US election outcome uncertain

European shares zigzag after incumbent President Donald Trump vows to launch a Supreme Court challenge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jYsEhQ

US Election: Twitter and Facebook clamp down on early victory claims

After months of preparation, social firms enact policies to deal with a disputed election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32bqNQJ

US Election: Twitter and Facebook clamp down on early victory claims

After months of preparation, social firms enact policies to deal with a disputed election. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32bqNQJ

Covid lockdown: 'Cut off' village still blighted by slow broadband

One person says they live yards away from a pole carrying fibre broadband, but it is not connected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oTOFlD

M&S slumps to first loss in public firm's history

The British retail stalwart saw clothing and home sales fall due to the impact of lockdowns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38mM2TV

Covid lockdown: 'Cut off' village still blighted by slow broadband

One person says they live yards away from a pole carrying fibre broadband, but it is not connected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oTOFlD

Twitter bans David Icke over Covid misinformation

Mr Icke's account was permanently suspended for breaking Twitter's rules on Covid misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mUej8h

Twitter bans David Icke over Covid misinformation

Mr Icke's account was permanently suspended for breaking Twitter's rules on Covid misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mUej8h

TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog

Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRYhNp

Projector reviews: A 4K portable and a pocket-sized device

BBC Click's Lara Lewington compares some of the latest home projectors on the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jVaJZB

Covid: Small shops 'more agile' than big ones in pandemic

Independent shops have been better at surviving Covid-19 than chain stores, data indicates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jSYzR2

TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog

Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HRYhNp

The young Norwegians taking their own country to court over oil

Despite Norway's green credentials, its infamous state wealth is due to its huge oil exports. This week, Norwegian youths are challenging this double standard in the Supreme Court. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/388Pe5h

Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise

Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oRr9G4

TikTok star Emily Canham falls foul of UK ads watchdog

Social media influencer Emily Canham is the first to be reprimanded over a video posted to TikTok. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRYhNp

Projector reviews: A 4K portable and a pocket-sized device

BBC Click's Lara Lewington compares some of the latest home projectors on the market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jVaJZB

Crowd1: Unmasking The Pyramid Kings

Behind the promises and the hype, Crowd1 hides some ugly truths, some wealthy scammers, and a whole pyramid of lies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gh5sh4

Is Crowd1 running a pyramid scheme?

Crowd1 is a high-tech crowd marketing business and has been accused of running a pyramid scheme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRo4EW

John Lewis and Currys PC World extend hours ahead of lockdown

John Lewis and Currys PC World among those opening later as demand surges ahead of lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3ekxkxB

Jack Ma's Ant Group $34bn market debut suspended

The biggest stock market listing to date is halted after the process is suspended in Shanghai. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35XkFNj

Coronavirus: Singapore schoolchildren must use Covid-tracing tech

The new guidelines are part of a wider push to safely open Singapore to larger events. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35YjCwC

Covid: Lockdown 'turned back the clock' for disabled shoppers

People with disabilities have found some websites and apps impossible to use when buying items and services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TOvE5V

Twitter hides Trump mail voting tweet ahead of polling day

Hours before polls open, Twitter hides president's tweet on mail-in voting and Supreme Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mNTGKR

Coronavirus: Singapore schoolchildren must use Covid-tracing tech

The new guidelines are part of a wider push to safely open Singapore to larger events. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35YjCwC

Twitter hides Trump mail voting tweet ahead of polling day

Hours before polls open, Twitter hides president's tweet on mail-in voting and Supreme Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mNTGKR

Primark sees pyjamas in and suits out in Covid shift

The retailer's owner, Associated British Foods, says the change reflects how "we live our lives". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JAyw4J

Covid: Finance firm refusing car loans to hospitality sector

One company has written to car dealers saying it will not now lend to people working in the pub industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3k02oUF

Rishi Sunak 'must come up with six-month economy plan'

Labour accuses the chancellor of "panicked" decision-making after he extended furlough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kRCMdO

Greater Manchester businesses 'treated with disrespect', say owners

The claim comes as a poll suggests people in the region think the government treated the South better. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I1Zcut

Covid in Scotland: The businesses born in a pandemic

BBC Scotland's The Nine has been hearing from those setting up companies during the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jQHeYM

Walmart drops inventory robots from its stores

The supermarket giant is bucking the trend as more companies introduce automation into our lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GnxwQ5

Walmart drops inventory robots from its stores

The supermarket giant is bucking the trend as more companies introduce automation into our lives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GnxwQ5

Walmart drops inventory robots from its stores

The supermarket giant is bucking the trend as more companies introduce automation in workplaces. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GnxwQ5

Chinese firm moves from adult diapers to face masks

Daddybaby has been given approval by British standards agency and EU to provide protective equipment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GnbsoB

Lockdown retail: 'It has been the toughest year I've ever had'

'Non-essential' retailers have to shut for a month from Thursday and they are scrambling to adapt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jT5eL0

Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise

Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oRr9G4

Be a 'secret agent' and other new ways to exercise

Turning a run into an adventure is just one of the innovations in the exercise industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oRr9G4

Third of staff 'fear catching Covid at work'

The poorest paid are particularly worried - but are also the least likely to speak up, research finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jTJI8R

US businesses brace for election unrest

Shopskeepers have been boarding up windows in anticipation of unrest. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35YNMzz

Lockdown: Andrex maker has '100 million toilet rolls standing by’

As England prepares for a second pandemic lockdown, the maker of Andrex says it will prevent shortages. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/327bmJw

Algorithm spots 'Covid cough' inaudible to humans

An algorithm built in the US correctly identified people with Covid-19 by the sound of their coughs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Nw9n2

Algorithm spots 'Covid cough' inaudible to humans

An algorithm built in the US correctly identified people with Covid-19 by the sound of their coughs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Nw9n2

'We will have to throw our beer down the drain'

Pubs express dismay at latest lockdown amid fears of more job cuts and permanent closures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mNP9Ir

All I want for Christmas is... 33,000 songs

Hipgnosis Songs Fund snaps up half the rights to Mariah Carey's inescapable festive tune and many others. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/324HMEe

Baba ka Dhaba: Eatery owner angry with blogger who made him famous

The owner says the blogger made him a social media celebrity to earn money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JirK39

Baba ka Dhaba: Eatery owner angry with blogger who made him famous

The owner says the blogger made him a social media celebrity to earn money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JirK39

Ant Group: How it became a financial giant

As China's Ant Group prepares for its stock market debut, we look at how it established its empire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRl7Ev

Ant Group: How it became a financial giant

As China's Ant Group prepares for its stock market debut, we look at how it established its empire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HRl7Ev

Digital voting trialled in US presidential election

Some US will be voting on their mobile phones and computers but how secure are the systems? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Oa3Rp

Digital voting trialled in US presidential election

Some US will be voting on their mobile phones and computers but how secure are the systems? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/34Oa3Rp

Credit card freeze extended for six months ahead of new lockdown

Customers who have not yet deferred a payment will be able to request one for up to six months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HTWG9y

Australia Post boss resigns over luxury watches scandal

Christine Holgate faced criticism after public money was spent on Cartier watches for employees. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jLzUO5

Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?

Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3enY3cJ

Covid: Ryanair losses grow and passenger numbers plunge

The airline expects losses to continue increasing after 80% fewer people flew with the airline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/381A95r

Tinder: Dating-style app tech for brain scan research

Scientists devise ways to improve brain scans by asking the public to sign up for a dating-style app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TFOsUS

Tinder: Dating-style app tech for brain scan research

Scientists devise ways to improve brain scans by asking the public to sign up for a dating-style app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TFOsUS

New coronavirus lockdowns lead to oil price slump

Worries about a fall in global demand have caused jitters across commodities and share markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oMHbRo

Ant Group: How it became a financial giant

As China's Ant Group prepares for its stock market debut, we look at how it established its empire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HRl7Ev

TikTok failed to ban flagged 'child predator'

App initially did not terminate account of man offering to send naked image to 14-year-old's account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38eQaoX

TikTok failed to ban flagged 'child predator'

App initially did not terminate account of man offering to send naked image to 14-year-old's account. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/38eQaoX

Business borrowing from banks 'up fivefold' amid coronavirus

Firms have been adding to their borrowing in order to survive the pandemic as many have seen sales slump. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2THlGDd

TikTok failed to ban flagged 'child predator'

App initially did not terminate account of man offering to send naked image to 14-year-old's account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38eQaoX

Coronavirus: Can I still go on holiday?

Overnight stays in England and trips abroad will be banned for four weeks from Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mIDuua

Video: Pastor Kidnapped by Islamic Extremists Pleads for Help

Nigerian extremists released video of a pastor pleading for help after members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) kidnapped him and two Christian women on Oct. 19. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eeCjzP

Super Typhoon Weakens After Slamming Philippines; 7 Dead