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Seven bills going up and one going down in April

Many households will see their budgets stretched further - but there is some good news. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vwnIsUA

Temu U-turns on terms of cash 'giveaway' offer

The retailer changes what it can do with customer data after privacy concerns were raised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n7KwVZM

Post-Brexit tax to hit UK car exports to Canada

A post-Brexit deal has expired with no new agreement, which leaving UK exports to Canada subject to new tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XwELKTv

‘I want to help people fly – and keep them safe’

Many experienced aircraft engineers are retiring and the aerospace sector is struggling to replace them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OcwxJoQ

What passes through Baltimore's port?

From cars to coal, the Baltimore bridge collapse will affect a variety of goods and the global economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tUlMqPj

Tackling deepfakes 'has turned into an arms race'

The battle against fake images, video and audio is becoming ever harder as the tech improves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YGrcnI7

Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults

Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QhXmi08

European flying car technology sold to China

The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ifb3ZWP

Could AI take the grind out of accountancy?

AI could mean fewer accountancy jobs but is also taking over some of the more mundane tasks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n0KavAr

Canada's maple syrup reserve hits 16-year low

Warm weather and rising demand have sapped up the syrup supply, but producers say not to panic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QshNo3z

CrossCountry upgrade will see 25% more rail seats

The long-distance train operator is introducing 12 new trains and refurbishing its current fleet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QZxubhT

EU opens investigations into Apple, Meta and Google

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HVKASZL

Airbus confirms interest in Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit is one of Northern Ireland's largest manufacturing businesses, with more than 3,000 employees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Myem6nU

Dragon Ball theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia

The announcement was met with mixed reactions from fans of the famed anime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rybuEwX

Security law brings Hong Kong's future as business hub into question

A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wLKPcIQ

Avanti to pay train drivers £600 a shift for overtime

West Coast Main Line drivers to receive £600 a shift, up from £125, after company strikes deal with union. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RtK9wYn

Triple lock for pensions to be in Tory manifesto

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will pay for the "expensive" pledge through economic growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dknoN5i

Chancellor to be quizzed after inflation hits lowest level in over two years

Jeremy Hunt is back in the red seat after sharing the last Budget before the general election from BBC News https://ift.tt/suRCxpe

Sick people leaving workforce at record highs

The number of people opting out of the workforce due to long term illness is at its highest since the 90s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9JHUGrh

Faisal Islam: What's behind Rishi Sunak's surprising optimism?

Could a change in the economic weather keep the prime minister in Downing Street? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z6DdgA2

Chancellor says £100,000 not a huge salary in Surrey

Mr Hunt says an upper limit on earnings to access free childcare is an issue he "would really like to sort out". from BBC News https://ift.tt/SK0fJTy

Why Trump may reap billions in a stock market merger

The Truth Social deal could generate an astonishing windfall for the ex-president as he fights legal fines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SEHA17I

‘I want to help people fly – and keep them safe’

Many experienced aircraft engineers are retiring and the aerospace sector is struggling to replace them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WuZqx3M

GMB staff to strike over sex harassment claims

Employees claim reforms recommended by an independent lawyer-led review are yet to take place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wL8Fc9Q

HMRC drops decision to close self-assessment helpline

The move comes less than a day after it said the self-assessment helpline would shut for six months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yXbKN0i

Greggs shops reopen after payment problem fixed

All of the bakery chain's stores hit by an earlier technical glitch are now trading as normal, Greggs says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xAHyZJB

Electricity upgrade plan includes miles of pylons

New undersea cables and on shore power lines including pylons could add up to £30 a year to energy bills, a new plan suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/epaNmyU

Magnum-owner to cut jobs and split off ice cream

Unilever is to shed 7,500 jobs worldwide and spin off its unit which makes Ben & Jerry's and Viennetta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UynWTuN

How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping

Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0JA5t6

Uber agrees $178m payout to Australia taxi drivers

The class action was brought on behalf of more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LA0mBqg

Government told heat pump sales need massive jump

The spending watchdog says the costs remain too high and public awareness of the technology remains low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PtAqOo1

M25 reopens eight hours ahead of schedule

The unprecedented daytime closure had closed one of the country's busiest stretches of motorway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p1kGS5n

'Good progress' on M25 as Monday rush hour looms

The unprecedented daytime closure affects one of the country's busiest stretches of motorway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sBi1S2w

'My vet wanted £120 for a cream. Total rip off'

Pet owners and vets reveal their thoughts after a watchdog warns customers could be overpaying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gy1jlUW

How much trouble is Boeing in?

The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ONj8DY

Sainsbury's deliveries cancelled due to tech issues

The supermarket has apologised and says the problem is also impacting contactless payments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/24kzoAf

What we know about Meghan's regal lifestyle brand

American Riviera Orchard has already amassed hundreds of thousands of online followers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cdtlufo

EU backs law against forced labour in supply chains

Critics say the draft law - also targeting environmental abuse - is too weak to be really effective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xE9lUur

Water crisis shakes India’s Silicon Valley

With long queues at public taps and fewer showers, Bengaluru's residents reel under a water shortage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MzaVU5P

China attacks 'bandit logic' of TikTok vote in US

After Congress takes a step towards banning the app over security concerns, TikTok says US jobs are at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YiJo3L0

Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home

Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G2C8yN4

Boeing whistleblower remembered as 'brave man'

Lawyers for John Barnett tell the BBC they "didn't see any indication he would take his own life". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jmiQtGq

Bus passengers feel 'let down' in parts of England

Bus services vary widely on punctuality and value for money, a major passenger survey suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J2wTXG3

Post office scandal victims law 'important step'

Legislation to exonerate wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is introduced to parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zj3fSi1

Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home

Businesses in the West are increasing reshoring their production due to three main factors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MP1XqDW

Slow progress tackling UK 'e-waste tsunami' - MPs

The Environment Audit Committee is "disappointed" with the government's efforts to deal with the issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xml9puY

When wind turbine blades get old what's next?

As more wind farms are decommissioned ways need to be found to dispose of their tough turbine blades. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R2c5gps

'Confused' TikTokers deluge US lawmakers' phones

The company "weaponised" its US users in a lobbying effort against a bill before Congress, sources say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cozCW4L

Boeing whistleblower found dead in US

Prior to his death, whistleblower John Barnett was testifying against Boeing over concerns about standards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uGheRyx

India in $100bn trade deal with four Europe nations

The UK and India have been holding negotiations over a free trade agreement for the last two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fYpKgho

Once India's most valuable start-up, Byju is now fighting to survive

The tech giant is teetering on the precipice after investors voted to out its CEO last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D0TrJRs

'HMRC gave me £49,000 relief, but wants it back'

Some UK start-ups who received tax breaks for innovation are being pursued to repay the money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BHDXPZf

More ethnic minority bosses at top UK companies

A review of the largest companies shows there are now 12 ethnic minority CEOs at FTSE 100 firms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J7wDutg

Labour won't turn things around immediately, Reeves says

The shadow chancellor says she would "methodically" identify new sources of funding for her polices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PV3aKGO

Saudi oil giant sees sharp fall in profits

Saudi Aramco is boosting its pay-out to shareholders despite a 25% fall in profits last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EJZVQmq

What a $1 deal says about America's office market

The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3UWa2fI

Faisal Islam: The Budget was more radical than it looked

It lacked pre-election fireworks, but there was a radical thread that could have long-term consequences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j1RKH2F

'My AI twin may get me more modelling work'

As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dIYCEkX

Bill that could ban TikTok approved by US House panel

The proposed law would prohibit apps controlled by "foreign adversaries". TikTok has urged users to protest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o6KYf3i

Online gambling firm Bet365 probed in Australia

The industry has come under increased scrutiny after online betting surged in during the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f9pMzcO

Doritos cuts ties with trans influencer over posts

Samantha Hudson had made references to violence and paedophilia that prompted calls for a boycott. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q5M0Ep9

'My AI twin may get me more modelling work'

As the fashion industry grapples with the rise of AI, one model has created an AI twin of herself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pYyKFrM

Tesco latest supermarket to increase staff pay

More than 200,000 workers at the UK's largest supermarket chain will get a rise as retailers battle for staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L1x9jAQ

Concern as the gambling industry embraces AI

Campaigners worry that the gambling industry will not use AI responsibly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eFUtkJN

US bill could force ByteDance to divest TikTok

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers wants Chinese tech firm ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a ban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PFvHhbX

Did the last Budget deliver growth and cheap beer?

The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far? from BBC News https://ift.tt/5rEebGk

Could product passports revolutionise the way we shop?

The EU is introducing digital passports for products that detail their composition and production history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QUxfyJu

Elon Musk sued over $128m unpaid severance at Twitter

Four former Twitter leaders accuse Elon Musk of flouting the law and not paying Twitter's debts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCjOHnR

Warning cost of living fund closure 'catastrophic'

Hundreds of thousands of families have had help through the government's Household Support Fund. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FkXE8qG

Catalonia's farmers demand more help over drought

As Spain continues to be blighted by a lack of rain, farmers want more government assistance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tx8FqJV

Ex-mining towns falling further behind - charity

A BBC poll finds 73% of people in coalfield communities have seen little progress on levelling up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bKjJLu8

Warning cost of living fund closure 'catastrophic'

Hundreds of thousands of families have had help through the government's Household Support Fund. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FkXE8qG

I will only cut taxes in responsible way - Hunt

The chancellor tells the BBC he hopes to show a path towards lower taxes in Wednesday's Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NaAZIRq

Five ways to save money on train tickets as fares rise

As rail fares rise on Sunday, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kKOgmcf

Faisal Islam: Why this won't be the Budget that Jeremy Hunt wanted

An economy in recession and high borrowing costs mean there will not be a bumper election giveaway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UtymAOr

Rents soar in towns as tenants priced out of cities

Towns outside of big cities have seen some of the biggest rent rises as tenants choose comfort. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KhkY6W3

Boeing takeover talks for parts supplier hit shares

Boeing, under pressure over its manufacturing, is reportedly in takeover talks for Spirit Aerosystems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kNPsY8x

Nigeria orders cryptocurrency firm to pay $10bn

The government blames Binance for the recent collapse of the naira, and has arrested two executives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FLtk4si