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When are the rail strikes in December?

Train drivers have announced further walkouts in a long-running dispute about pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eurA0zo

'Sued for millions by my abuser, I set up a social network instead'

The app that gives women a place to speak out about about sexual harassment and other #MeToo issues. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PxUcr9K

Meta takes down China-based network of thousands of fake accounts

The company says accounts posted about divisive issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lHKxdXv

Amazon, Google and other tech giants pledge action on fraud

Companies commit to working with the government to tackle online scams, fake adverts and romance fraud. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iO1njQB

Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads

US class action lawsuit seeks huge damages for his promotion of the world's largest crypto exchange. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KHy173N

Elon Musk says advertising boycott will kill X

In a profanity-laced outburst, the billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/02PbsD6

Elfbar: Top vape firm drops sweet flavours over appeal to kids

Leading vape brands Elfbar and Lost Mary call for tighter restrictions on vape sales ahead of government clampdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KE6UfBs

Gulf investors close in on Telegraph takeover

An Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund is poised to take control in coming days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XlQ7wFb

Makers 'pushed up' price of brands, says watchdog

Some food brands 'pushed up' prices more that their costs, competition watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/98RqOrN

Tributes pour in for investment guru Charlie Munger

Business chiefs pay tribute to finance guru who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BjGYmDk

Saudi investment fund to buy 10% stake in Heathrow airport

Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial agreed to sell its 25% stake, held since 2006, for £2.4bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iYDItdO

Renting: Rising cost and lack of choice forcing families to smaller homes

Older tenants are also struggling with essential bills as rents rise and the choice for tenants narrows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/KMfcCJN

Wilko rescue deal failed because of greed, claims HMV boss

Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VoyHd3l

Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape imports from January

The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HOuUZRT

First transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels to take off

The plane will fly from London to New York using 100% alternative sustainable aviation fuel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/quE6JrZ

Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: China investigates major shadow bank for 'crimes'

Zhongzhi Enterprise, one of China's biggest shadow banks, has lent billions to real estate firms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hxI5vYB

Metro Bank shareholders to vote on rescue deal

A deal to raise extra funds was struck last month after speculation about Metro's financial position. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yT52Yva

Tobacco firm calls for tougher rules on vapes

BAT wants sellers to be licensed, and sweet flavours banned from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/J9bqUQj

Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence'

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gy3ApR2

Labour hopes to cut net migration to around 200,000

The party says it wants migration to return to "normal levels", depending on the needs of the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Nb1JvuW

Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout

Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure the Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/o8Xw1Ju

Interest rates: Why there is more pain still to come

Inflation may be easing but the impact of high interest rates is still to kick in for many people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Z1hp57R

Black Friday: Amazon staff in Coventry strike

Workers striking in Coventry are supported by demonstrations in other European countries and the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lQdbtpe

Could airports make hydrogen work as a fuel?

Hydrogen is being touted as a fuel for aircrafts, but handling it at airports will be challenging. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xaifkVL

The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning

Tech firms have developed AI-powered sensors that can detect bacteria in food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/o8QIiX3

Cruise giant Carnival UK accused of plan to fire and rehire 900 crew

Union says plan by Carnival UK, owner of P&O Cruises and Cunard, amounts to a wage cut for staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZI19Y70

Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt cuts National Insurance but tax burden still rises

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says tax cuts will boost growth - but official forecasts paint a gloomy picture. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1fJna7p

The hidden tax rise in the Autumn Statement

Tax cuts were the theme of Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, but one major rise was hidden. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TPtYa3d

Richard Teng: Who is the new boss of Binance?

Richard Teng rapidly climbed the ranks after joining the world's largest crypto-exchange two years ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HfyaU3

Sam Altman in talks to rejoin OpenAI board, say reports

Reports say negotiations aimed at his possible reinstatement are ongoing, as pressure from staff grows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7P5Lw4J

NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement

National Insurance cuts are set to be among plans Jeremy Hunt hopes will boost the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/j5eVUiL

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/b3QZePy

Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis

The lawsuit says Media Matters "manipulated" data in an attempt to "destroy" the social media site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xn6pMHS

How OpenAI created the perfect conditions for chaos

The company's idiosyncratic structure may be behind the sweeping changes seen in recent days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/oLhwJGq

What's going on in the battle for the Telegraph?

When trying to understand a complex business situation, focusing on motivation can simplify things. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PjoRKcr

Abu Dhabi-backed fund poised to take over Telegraph

The fund, run by former CNN boss Jeff Zucker, says it has the money it needs to rescue the newspaper. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/46lngMF

OpenAI to name new boss after firing co-founder

The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear after the chaotic ousting of former chief Sam Altman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yYWGpr7

Optus: Telecom boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin quits after Australian outage

Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has been under pressure to quit after overseeing a tumultuous period for the firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jYuwrRq

‘I was addicted to social media - now I'm suing Big Tech’

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AondCp4

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/z2Zft5I

Heathrow passengers facing delays after strong winds

Some travellers are waiting for hours after Air Traffic Control restricts take-offs and landings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C6EB9dK

Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

The chancellor says he wants to lower taxes but only in a responsible way that does not risk inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VIUkgE1

X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm

US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GAy4lJa

AI boss Sam Altman ousted by OpenAI board

OpenAI said it 'no longer had confidence' in his ability to lead the artificial intelligence firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HgXOLwC

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yo5YZE4

Shop owners hope that tech can deter thieves

Retailers are investing in high-tech and low-tech measures to tackle an increase in theft. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/A2zKWO3

IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts

The decision came a day after owner Elon Musk endorsed an apparent antisemitic conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/164VtMS

Rishi Sunak sets out how pothole funding from HS2 savings to be used

Councils say the money is a "significant boost" but call for longer term funding to repair roads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/d0lE3Du

What the Chancellor really means when he says tax cuts are 'impossible'

How to make sense of what politicians mean when they say there is no scope for tax cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZHh8aQP

Four things we learned from the Biden-Xi meeting

The rival presidents found common ground on climate change, military communications and fentanyl. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RyS2xUu

Energy standing charges review after anger at rises

Standing charges are the cost of having a home connected to gas and electricity but rises have caused public anger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wtT3lHv

Starbucks faces walkout at hundreds of US stores

The action comes amid a bitter labour fight between at the coffee giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jpKgv85

UK inflation falls sharply to 4.6%

Prices are rising at their slowest rate in two years, official figures show. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RpLUxjf

Xi Jinping arrives in the US as his Chinese Dream sputters

Economic woes put the Chinese leader in a more vulnerable negotiating position on this visit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gqE6RMn

Could triple glazing become a UK standard?

Triple glazed windows are becoming more common in the UK and some say they could become standard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Fic2Lsn

'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'

An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JQYL4BN

Nepal to ban TikTok citing disruption to social harmony

TikTok has come under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/S2QwWbh

Cost-of-living payments: What are they, who gets them and are they fair?

Millions of low-income households are receiving the latest cost-of-living payment between by 19 November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/aEAqe6u

DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TwrVjUb

Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults

The 82-year-old is still facing a trial in Montreal and extradition to the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xvlPU56

Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene

Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9F1eQXC

Ryanair: How a budget airline took off on TikTok

Through comedy TikToks about its extra fees, Ryanair has attracted millions of likes and followers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hrG1ydM

Lancashire supermarket chain Booths puts staff back behind its tills

Booths says removing its self-service checkouts is the right thing to do and what customers want. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/e87Prsv

Thai owner of Miss Universe files for bankruptcy

Thailand's JKN Global Group bought the firm which runs the Miss Universe pageant a year ago for $20m (£16.4m). from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UFJ3iWo

Banks accused of dragging their feet over fraud refunds, says MP

The accusation comes as new figures name individual banks and show how much money they refund to victims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/X5V6gJl

The race to buy AI website addresses

As more firms use artificial intelligence, there is a rush to buy domain names with the letters AI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XzrcKdV

Can AI cut humans out of contract negotiations?

Tech firms are testing artificial intelligence that can negotiate contracts without the need for humans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yjlUBaN

Disney boss declares new era after job cuts

The entertainment giant has been under pressure as its traditional movie and film businesses decline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BK3Picu

What are the new rules for fitting energy pre-payment meters?

Energy regulator Ofgem say companies can fit pre-payment meters in customer's homes under new rules. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zKlSY7G

How WeWork’s founder flew too close to the sun

The story of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork reads more like a parable than a business story. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/V8CUPwl

Delay to law on e-scooters criticised

No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XW2gVz1

Fortnite maker Epic Games takes Google to court

Google faces another anti-trust trial - this time about its Google Play store from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wCrM3hU

The floating desalination machines powered by the waves

Desalination usually requires a lot of heat and power, but a new system just needs wave energy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iozs5Dc

Plan for 40% of train services to run during strikes

Ministers hope minimum service levels for trains, ambulances and border security will start by Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Kg2JUHm

Tyson Foods recalls US nuggets after metal pieces found

Tyson Foods has taken dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets off the shelves in nine US states. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ohLWfe4

Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions

As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/t5uj687

Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required

Projects will have to meet net zero targets, under the proposals to be outlined in the King's Speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FWC0alu

Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/waWfBSe

One in 10 mothers with under-fours quit work over childcare, says charity

A quarter of a million mothers with children under four have left their jobs, the Fawcett Society says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zxIPcOS

Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener

Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NpQPJUe

How does your pay compare with other jobs?

Use our interactive lookup tool to find out how pay has changed in your job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AE2rFjq

China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other

Australia's Anthony Albanese is in Beijing this weekend for the first such trip in seven years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0eOqdV1

Why are fewer women using AI than men?

The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rjumInY

Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost

Apple says that sales have dropped for the fourth quarter in a row despite a boost from iPhones. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/REDZaJ5

AI friends and optional jobs - Sunak and Musk share future hopes

The prime minister and tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sF78h16

AI summit: Education will blunt AI risk to jobs, says Rishi Sunak

The prime minster says the technology can help rather than replace workers, as the UK's AI summit ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VzDOsbU

Boss of Indonesia cough syrup maker jailed after child deaths

The pharmaceutical firm, Afi Farma, has been linked to the deaths of more than 200 Indonesian children. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/cED8OtK

Interest rates predicted to be held again

The Bank of England will decide on whether to raise, lower or keep rates unchanged at midday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ybGeToH

WeWork to start closing some offices around the world

The BBC understands the firm is to start closing some of its buildings, including one in central London. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mA1JOgG

Disney to buy remaining 33% stake in streaming service Hulu

In a widely expected move, Disney says it will buy the remaining 33% stake from TV giant Comcast. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/s8vV7Rn