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Spotify's content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in dozens of hits

Fans are shown swear words and racial slurs in dozens of songs even when explicit content is blocked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/47Sa8ot

eBay to pay $59m settlement over sales of pill-making tools

The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/URtWbkT

Fed holds interest rates at a 23-year high

The bank says it wants confidence about inflation cooling before it starts cutting rates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/w1K0IWU

Zuckerberg among tech bosses to testify on child safety

Senators say Meta, X, TikTok, Discord and Snap are not doing enough to protect children online. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YjavDIM

Missed energy bill error saw man pay £244,000 direct debit

Energy firms are being urged to tackle errors after the BBC is told of payments for wildly inaccurate bills. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/evDwdzO

Microsoft says AI is getting deployed 'at scale'

The tech giant's AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value passed $3tn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/qpJtQkf

Toyota warns 50,000 US vehicle owners to stop driving

The motor industry giant has warned that Takata air bag inflators could explode and kill people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iP6SkA5

US weapons sales abroad hit record high in 2023, boosted by Ukraine war

Sales negotiated by the US government spiked 56%, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine stoked demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JnVzDkv

Phone and broadband users face 'unfair' price hikes says Which?

The consumer group says phone and broadband providers should abandon "grossly unfair" plans to raise prices this spring. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NUcGEyv

Evergrande: Hong Kong judge orders property giant's liquidation

A liquidation order may have little impact in mainland China where most of Evergrande's assets are held. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0mNxEuG

China's Xi tightens stock market rules after sell-off

Nearly $6tn has been wiped off Chinese and Hong Kong stocks since their most recent peak three years ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LQta9wv

Car insurance: Young drivers risk fraud to save on costs

Insurance industry says young drivers could be tempted to break the law as insurance gets more expensive. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DkCxEYj

Disposable vapes to be banned for children's health, government says

Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LCOEg7G

Would it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?

Ofcom has proposed Royal Mail could cut the days it delivers letters to three as part of reforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/n7H2sZr

Cuddly toy sellers chase an unlikely audience: 'Kidults'

Toy and games sales fell last year as family finances were stretched but one group is bucking the trend. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XWzsldm

Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down

The government says the decision was made with mutual consent - but the Post Office says he was asked to go. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/52xtapP

Train strikes: When and where are the next walkouts?

Members of the Aslef train drivers' union are taking more action in its long-running dispute over pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nzQTqLr

Former Fujitsu UK CEO quits government role

Michael Keegan, who is married to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, resigns from the Cabinet Office. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZmhyxfO

UK-Canada trade rift: What it means for cheese, beef and cars

A pause in talks could mean tougher trading terms for the UK - but what will the impact be on consumers? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eTqc4zA

UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban

Talks aimed at extending a rolled-over EU-era deal broke down over Britain's ban on hormone-treated meat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FN4jp0I

GM-owned Cruise admits failures in driverless car accident

Federal prosecutors are investigating its driverless car unit, Cruise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/6eLJHCp

Alaska Airlines warns of £118m Boeing blowout cost

The troubles at Boeing are spilling over to the rest of the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QpakVIs

Hinted tax cuts will be difficult in weak economy - IFS

Tax cuts pledges in election campaigns may have to be rolled back amid economic issues, a report warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NkmT6ht

Boeing 737 Max 9 cleared to fly after mid-air incident

The planes were grounded after an incident during an Alaska Airlines flight on 5 January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dJMx2Tw

Tesla warns of "notably lower" sales growth in 2024

It is the latest car company to forecast sagging demand for electric cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1yonZNv

HS2: Mayors to meet minister about alternatives

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said the plan could involve a dedicated line between the cities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HR3kshj

Drip pricing: Hidden fees for online customers set to be banned

Hidden charges for online shoppers are set to be banned as part of plans to make prices more transparent. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yRLlNfG

Santander ups mortgage rates despite fierce competition

The bank's small increase comes as other major lenders are cutting rates amid fierce competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/W3RtyLd

Netflix sign-ups surge by most since pandemic

The gains follow its password-sharing crackdown and the launch of a cheaper plan with adverts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ew3P0ug

Morrisons scraps four-day working week for Bradford head office staff

Staff at the company's Bradford head office will work an extra half-day per week after the changes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sT7GA3J

United Airlines to lose money over Boeing groundings

United Airlines is the biggest operator of Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ntgrEhl

Bailiff referrals rise by 20% over council debts

A BBC investigation finds Birmingham council tops the list with a 500% increase between 2022 and 2023. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fFCcAmP

MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bnKcg9P

Boeing 737-900ER: Second model to be inspected after 737 Max 9 blowout

The US regulator says the 737-900ER fleet uses the same door design as the grounded 737 Max 9s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/phFanTD

ExxonMobil sues investors to block climate petition

Follow This and Arjuna Capital have called on Exxon to accelerate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VG5K3S4

Start-ups frustrated by HMRC's 'slowness and lack of communication'

Delays and a lack of communication from the tax authority are holding back new businesses, a group says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/evrWh8l

I'm working but homeless and bottom of the housing list

A working father finds himself "sofa surfing" amid social housing shortages in Scotland's biggest city. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/La4KfF0

Tesco tech hitch leaves deliveries in 'shambles'

It is thought thousands of customers were left without their orders due to technical problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yzQfCKV

Supermarket favourites victims of shrinkflation, consumer group Which? says

From tea bags to crisps, supermarket staples are getting smaller, consumer group Which? says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/g3NZWzP

Red Sea 'scary' for ships' crews, says captain

The captain of a vessel in the Red Sea shares his concerns about the Houthi attacks on shipping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SmUkIQ6

Fujitsu: MPs seek details on public sector contracts with IT firm

Committee looks to uncover how much money was handed out after Post Office scandal was uncovered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8IBoqhC

Port Talbot steelworks: Tata workers left stranded, say campaigners

Tata says closing the blast furnaces will reduce "overall UK country emissions by about 1.5%". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/F2qmYdX

US stocks surge to record high as market rebounds

Investors have been cheered by hopes that the US central bank's campaign of raising interest rates is over. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/OX3RnWI

Sports Illustrated in further turmoil after AI scandal

The future of the storied sports journalism title is in doubt after its publisher has its licence revoked. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PfiVTCR

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts

The chancellor says that tax cuts would help the economy be more dynamic and grow faster. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/L8yxUCH

Energy standing charges review prompts huge response

Ofgem said 20,000 people had been in touch about the daily fees before consultation closes later on Friday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5mI4V3D

Tata Steel: Port Talbot blast furnaces to close with 3,000 expected job losses

Plans to cut jobs in a move to greener steelmaking a "crushing blow" for Port Talbot, unions say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0LhxkzG

Sheryl Sandberg to step down from Meta board

The ex-COO of Facebook is credited with turning the company into a profit powerhouse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eR2QbuS

Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2

Intelligence agency GCHQ say pictures of Colossus a reminder of the UK ingenuity that helped defeat Hitler. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8UWdulp

Octopus Energy: Bills will fall in April, says boss

The energy company says prices will fall due to lower international wholesale prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QpkOFXS

Diddy and drinks giant Diageo settle dispute over tequila

A joint statement on Tuesday confirmed Diddy had withdrawn all of his allegations against Diageo. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hFG4Zg2

Ben & Jerry's board calls for Israel ceasefire

The ice cream maker says its statement was consistent with the brand's promotion of peace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0qD2aHi

Boeing seeks Ryanair support with checks after mid-air blowout

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary told the BBC that it was asked to send engineers to oversee quality checks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xICcTmw

Mortgage rate cuts continue despite economic fears

Lenders are reducing rates despite some concern that upheaval in the Red Sea could hit the UK economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/s1ahmAL

Wage growth slows again as job market contracts

Pay growth in the three months to November eased to 6.6% on average, but is still higher than inflation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/D9U3uod

UK's largest nightclub owner calls in administrators

Pryzm-owner Rekom is struggling because of higher energy prices and cost-of-living pressures on clubbers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Hk7JBi0

Inflation risk from Red Sea disruption, warns economist

Attacks on global shipping could push up prices and quash interest rate cuts, a leading economist says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/dsZlnXF

Pothole reports hit a five-year high in 2023

Climate change will worsen potholes but scientists hope new technology will help make them a thing of the past. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/L3F1urE

AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says

Policymakers should address the "troubling trend", says the organisation's managing director Kristalina Georgieva. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/XrDOc2M

Six held over plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange

Police said the arrests were made in London, Liverpool and Brighton over a "disruptive and damaging stunt". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AEes5pV

What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YUPHthc

Boeing's commitment to safety in the spotlight

After a door plug blew off one of its planes, questions are being asked about how seriously Boeing undertakes safety. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SywuECT

Fujitsu Japan remains tight-lipped on the Post Office scandal

In Fujitsu's home market, hardly anyone had heard of the Horizon scandal until this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xHNrgjM

Post Office may face £100m tax bill over victim payouts - experts

It may have underpaid more than £100m in tax while overpaying its senior executives, according to experts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9paTZvY

US Supreme Court will hear Starbucks labour fight

The case has implications for what kind of relief workers can hope for in labour disputes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FphslAr

UK economic growth rebounds in November

The economy grew by 0.3%, official figures show, after falling sharply in October. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0W43FnB

Taiwan election: It's not war young voters worry about - it's jobs

With high home prices and stagnant wages, young voters care more about the economy than Beijing's threats. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/9l1fr8q

HelloFresh fined over millions of spam texts and emails

The food delivery firm sent 79 million emails and a million texts during a seven-month campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/uD2nOjr

Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime Video

The tech giant says a new round of job losses is needed to make its business more sustainable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SpxIvC9

Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SjZPGO3

Software firm SAP to pay $220m over bribery charges

SAP is one of the world's largest software firms and was investigated over activity in seven countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bcg1qCJ

All India Pregnant Job service: The Indian men who fell for the scam

The conmen in Bihar state promised to pay huge sums of money to men to get childless women pregnant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DWMlH56

Where will all the electric cars be charged?

Lampposts and mobile charging machines are being touted as the answer to charging electric cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jpc9zHs

Boeing 737 Max 9: United Airlines finds loose bolts during inspections

The airline finds installation issues, including bolts in need of "tightening", during checks of Boeing planes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Fsewi6P

Ministers seeking to speed up Post Office appeals

The government says its plans for victims of the Horizon IT scandal will be published "shortly". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4Q8Gw97

Alaskan Airlines flight 1282: Key questions behind door plug blowout

Many questions remain after a 737 Max Boeing plane suffered a mid-air blowout in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nF4vZqO

Barclays bank cut 5,000 jobs in cost-saving drive

The reduction is much higher than previously reported and a quarter of the cuts will take place in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gWYFZxU

Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to stay grounded as inspections continue

The US aviation regulator says 171 Boeing planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied they are safe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/AZv5SnN

Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about

The background to the cases of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ak1LyMC

Boeing's mid-flight blowout a big problem for company

The Alaska Airlines incident could have been much worse, but is still a major issue for the US plane-maker. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Yeuh8j3

Sunak considers measures to clear all Post Office victims

The justice secretary is looking into steps to help hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xVcJp8P

Boeing 737 Max 9: Flights cancelled as regulator grounds jets over blowout

The US aviation regulator grounds 737 Max 9s to conduct urgent checks after the incident in Oregon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/14XQoHe

FAA grounds 171 Boeing planes after mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines jet

It comes after part of the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 fell off, forcing an emergency landing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/V6qzxL0

Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window

An investigation is under way into what caused the incident on the plane carrying 177 people in Oregon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Z0T7zQE

Japan earthquake: The tiny firm that alerts millions about disasters

Influenced by a post apocalyptic show, NERV - with just 13 employees - is relied on by millions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/VqP05pR

Post Office scandal: Met Police investigate 'potential fraud offences'

It comes as 50 new potential victims of the scandal have contacted lawyers after the airing of a related TV drama. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8GgByaj

Spice Girls to feature on commemorative set of stamps for 30th anniversary

It is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DCdAckK

McDonald's hit by Israel-Gaza 'misinformation'

It is a striking acknowledgment of the impact from the conflict on the burger giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/h1F4jYO

SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk

A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Q71s9PM

A restless Gen Z is reshaping the Chinese Dream

Millions of young Chinese face an uncertain future in the world's second-largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ClIYwzq

Gautam Adani: India court declines new inquiry against billionaire

A US research firm has accused Gautam Adani's company of financial fraud, which it denies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/DuZA0Vj

The longest ever NHS strike: What you need to know as junior doctors walk out

Junior doctors will begin a six-day walkout in England, causing severe disruption to services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MkAhsNU

Red Sea attacks could push up prices, UK firms warn

Business leaders say attacks on shipping vessels could cause delays and price rises for UK shoppers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pVtngmK

Motorway electric car charge point target missed, says RAC

The RAC motoring organisation says the government has missed its target for installing charging points. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/md6Z9zF

China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot

Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RFt7nLe

Cambridge University trademarks spark rows with firms

Firms are spending thousands registering trademarks after University of Cambridge opposition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ysQ2Jrj

Will hotter heat pumps win over homeowners?

Could a new generation of heat pumps overcome British fears that they can't heat a home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jXg1zuH

Post Office scandal TV drama 'like a dream' say victims

Horizon victims hope a new mini-series will give their story the "oxygen it deserves". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/hpWrQ8K

Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires

Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/NMLPfjZ