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Migrants hit by high fees to send money home

Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/63bXzad

Why green steam is a hot issue for business

Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rpiKxnt

Ex-Camelot boss to be named as Post Office chair

The BBC understands Nigel Railton will be named as chair of the Post Office after Henry Staunton was sacked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/naDWtT5

Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NmIyBCi

Thousands stranded as Australian airline weighs its future

The nation's new low-cost carrier has cancelled all flights, as its business hangs in the balance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ICou0SH

Tesla China rival BYD sees profits and sales fall

Car maker takes a hit from weakening demand and price war in the world's largest electric vehicle market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i9gCtWj

Migrants hit by high fees to send money home

Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UcNRhgA

John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand

The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YWVcFQS

Train strikes: How May's disruption affects you

Train drivers are staging strikes and an overtime ban around the May Bank Holiday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tuJK1vc

New law aims to protect devices from hackers

Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlHcZSP

Giant 3D printer that can build a house goes live

It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4cZ15v

TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US

The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lGyn2Pf

'Buying a first home is harder when you're single'

A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TFNt1Ee

Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches

John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RrL40f6

Will Labour’s plan make train tickets cheaper?

What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have? from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJ42h8z

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IceKnNq

Why green steam is a hot issue for business

Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/etLBzNJ

Meta shares sink after it reveals spending plans

The firm said expenses would be higher this year as it spends heavily on artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7eft9nW

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fyGmsqL

Spotify turns up volume to make record profits

The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XTKisLP

Tesla profits nosedive as more job cuts announced

The EV maker slashes more jobs and brings forward new models as profits drop by more than half. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b7SKcMo

Air traffic meltdown boss defends staff working from home

Air traffic control boss says last summer's outage would have been worse if staff had not worked remotely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rliOCk7

Post Office boss obsessed with pay says ex-HR chief

Nick Read repeatedly made threats to resign over the issue, former Post Office HR chief claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mdDtVu8

China bubble tea chain plunges in Hong Kong debut

Chabaidao's market debut was the Asian financial hub's largest initial public offering so far this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cbwdJx6

Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'

Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ApbnkrN

US watchdog sues to block $8.5bn handbag takeover

The US competition watchdog has taken legal action to stop Tapestry's merger with rival Capri. from BBC News https://ift.tt/03dSZfB

Smart motorways: How safe are they?

BBC Panorama finds the technology behind England’s smart motorways stops working on a regular basis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ia5rbqZ

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AXGUqiO

Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise

Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zUZWSqo

US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut

A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024". from BBC News https://ift.tt/yZpsc3W

Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb

Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t9CM7ZG

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'

The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YGjCZRB

The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree

Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9m6Xz1o

Workers take on car giant Volkswagen in fight for pay

VW workers in the south vote on whether to join a union - a test of how far worker activism has spread. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nMYfLkV

EU demands answers on money-for-views version of TikTok

The platform has been given 24 hours to provide information about the potential risks of TikTok Lite. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LoGfVOB

How AI is helping to prevent future power cuts

Artificial intelligence software is being used to predict electricity demand and supply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/deEFZm2

Birmingham Airport flights disrupted by incident

West Midlands Police says the airport has now reopened as there is no wider risk to the public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yIMsnGO

China economy grows faster than expected

Official figures also highlighted the challenges faced by the country's crisis-hit property sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CBZHAPO

My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AwaCq4G

The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows

Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BCLuU2R

Tata to cut redundancy package if workers strike

Tata says its "most favourable financial package" will not be paid if workers go on strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CNx61sb

M25 set for second full weekend closure

The M25 will be shut between junctions nine and 10 from 21:00 BST on 10 May until 06:00 on 13 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nb9uCTJ

Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g2HVOrY

Oil prices lower after Iran attack on Israel

Prices had already risen in expectation of action, with Brent crude near a six-month high last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jrfgxX9

Universal Credit 'must change' to tackle sickness

Britain faces new challenges from an older and sicker population, according to a new report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yxk6a05

Business inspired by tragedy makes Forbes list

Olivia Jenkins named her jewellery brand after her mother who died of cancer in 2017. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lPoq6N3

Baldur's Gate 3 wins big at Bafta Games Awards

Super Mario Bros Wonder won two, while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor missed out despite six nominations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0SZNCGL

Bates looking at Post Office private prosecutions

Alan Bates, who has led a campaign for justice for decades, says he wants people to be held to account. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K8bcvjm

Why did all the Little Chefs disappear?

At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OKlBnCy

Greece offers hotel vouchers to wildfire evacuees

Holidaymakers who had to be evacuated from Rhodes last year can get money off for hotel stays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EugXGLm

Even in peaceful countries be ready for a siren blast

All sorts of organisations have sirens ready for industrial accidents and other emergencies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hp6zZWO

Boss denies defrauding blind workers' pensions

Nicholas Marks, 56, from Beaconsfield, is accused of fraud by not paying workers' wages and pensions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n8VQ29J

Over 7 million struggling with bills, survey finds

Many feel “heavily burdened” by their finances but the picture has improved from 2023, a survey finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tgvUIRB

Shop staff assault to be specific criminal offence

The PM says shops must be able to trade free from abuse but Labour argues ministers have been slow to act. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MlTs6I9

Boeing hit after new whistleblower raises concerns

Boeing shares dropped almost 2% after concerns were raised over its 787 and 777 jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0V6lsQ

HSBC agrees to sell off its Argentina business

The banking giant is set to take a billion-dollar loss by exiting Argentina after nearly 30 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YkV6vcM

Train strikes: How will you be affected on Monday?

Rail workers at 16 companies are taking industrial action but tube strikes have been called off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fzp97Hy

Nail technicians join forces to raise prices

Nail technicians unite to raise their charges in what they call "National Nail Price Increase Day”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1uNaDBF

Probe after Boeing plane engine cover falls off

The Southwest Airlines flight had to return to Denver International airport shortly after taking off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZvjPkm8

US jobs boom raises doubts about rate cuts

Employers added more than 300,000 jobs in March - the biggest gain in almost a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4OMDbBX

Train strikes: How will you be affected?

Rail workers at 16 companies are taking industrial action but tube strikes have been called off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RkD4O1i

McDonald's to buy back Israeli stores after boycott

The deal follows protests against the firm after franchisee Alonyal gave free food to Israeli soldiers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P7UkZOm

Why there's a revolution on the way in glass making

Glass bottle makers are having to invest in new tech to cut their hefty CO2 footprint. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmglPjW

Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7sPhe1v

Billionaire Joe Lewis fined $5m but avoids prison

The 87-year-old - whose family trust owns Tottenham Hotspur - gave secret stock tips to his girlfriend and employees. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VdrgOMu

X gives free blue ticks to its most popular users

The site formerly known as Twitter is giving premium access to those with more than 2,500 verified followers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0SLtkoi

China will have 300 million pensioners. Can it afford them?

The country is running out of time to build enough of a fund to care for its growing number of elderly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f0ZjEcQ

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook apps hit by outage

Users on Meta platforms suffer access problems as thousands report outages on Wednesday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P4viUTM

Katie Price low calorie diet advert banned

The social media post irresponsibly promoted a diet that fell below 800 calories a day, a watchdog says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i32CBml

Scotland proposes UK's first ban on caging laying hens

Ministers announce a new consultation on the use of cages to house hens involved in egg production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wGoP28n

How do I renew my UK passport and what is the 10-year rule?

UK travellers have been turned away at airports because their passports are not valid for EU travel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jIhgO6w

Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online

Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lnOFaLK