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US beef prices are soaring. Will Trump's plans lower them?

Trump is under fire from ranchers, who say his ideas to lower prices address "symptoms not the problems". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Xk7sRmw

Growth won't justify climate damage in airport plans, say MPs

A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nhoQTGF

'I left Wales for England to access free childcare'

There is no free childcare scheme for children under two in Wales, so one mum crossed the border. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OYP7imK

How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine

South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/83sjXSM

JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts

The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w2j97vL

Relief over inflation, but what now for the Budget?

Prices rise slower than expected in the year to September while the chancellor hints at help in the Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OVb9JSE

What's the best way to detect and destroy drones?

Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JeaALSN

Walmart halts job offers for H-1B visa candidates

Walmart is pausing hiring those who require H-1B visas in response to the Trump administration's new $100,000 fee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BKRHsS7

Reeves plans to 'scrap needless form filling' for firms

The chancellor acknowledged that for many people the economy was "not working as it should" and said the reforms would boost growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/conagAf

Community group continues to fight food poverty

Positive Community Action (PCA) also delivers food to families experiencing financial hardship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aoPrywu

China's economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up

Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including US tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JzX6pvU

Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite

After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HvaYDGn

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure

President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam". from BBC News https://ift.tt/JkvYIFT

Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss

Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S1Qv7Ng

China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nECYRxp

British Gas owner among firms fined for underpaying staff

A list of nearly 500 employers fined more than £10m for failing to pay the minimum wage is released. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qu9oCr4

Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US

The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cKEe5F0

Squeaky shoes lead to lawsuit for being 'embarrassing'

Athletic shoe company On is facing a lawsuit from customers who claim that its sneakers produce annoying squeaks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aZtf0iI

'You are willing to lose the money, but not the person' says romance scam victim

Varun Yadav lost his entire life savings after he was a victim of romance fraud on a dating app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GiFAeCf

Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks

The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TofD0V9

Why AI is being trained in rural India

Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQlJ7mb

As US shutdown starts to bite, how much could it hit economy?

As workers start to miss pay, the impact of the shutdown will start to ripple out across industries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z2tSk3C

Trump tariffs on kitchen cabinets and lumber come into force

There are concerns the new levies, meant to protect US manufacturers, could raise housing costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ldTEp4J

US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect

New US tariffs on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture also came into effect on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/et2qSCN

Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?

The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qv2wMmZ

Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?

The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eS7cN9j

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5quTa4v

Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UK

The regulator has given it "strategic market status", opening the door to what it calls "proportionate interventions." from BBC News https://ift.tt/3PmHqtf

OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT

The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5pQTSGK

Good Bad Billionaire

How Tatyana Kim went from English teacher to head of Russian’s largest online retailer from BBC News https://ift.tt/24IlBUh

Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xoyjuRG

All Post Office Horizon victims entitled to free legal advice for first time

Responding to the first stage of the inquiry into the scandal, the government said it had accepted all but one of the recommendations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m3IYlOz

Pubs could stay open longer under licensing reforms

Changes to licensing rules could see relaxed rules around live music and serving food outside. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rlpZjQY

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Pf4jyO

DPD deliveries could face disruption as drivers refuse to work over pay row

The delivery firm could face disruption after some of its drivers refuse to work in a dispute over payments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VMXdK6x

JLR to restart production on Wednesday after cyber-attack

Staff will begin a phased return to the factory floor as the carmaker continues to recover from the cyber-attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dLtTlan

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it will consult on running a payout scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RoWlF9s

The true cost of cyber attacks - and the business weak spots that allow them to happen

Are this year's major attacks the "cumulative effect of a kind of inaction on cyber security" from the government and big business? from BBC News https://ift.tt/dQX9eY5

The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation

The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3cOXYsJ

Renault customers told to be vigilant after data hack

The carmaker says some of its customers' data has been stolen in a cyber-attack that targeted a third-party provider. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YFoWvfB

True cost of becoming a mum highlighted in new data on pay

New figures reveal mums in England see their earnings drop after having a first, second and third child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MGQBynl

Halloween costume swap aims to save families money

Used children's Halloween costumes can be exchanged, free of charge, until 31 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F6TbVZl

Munich airport reopens after drone sightings force closure

Dozens of flights were cancelled or redirected at Munich International Airport after drone sightings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IdLHnSN

The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice

More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea? from BBC News https://ift.tt/3eV1yn4

TikTok recommends porn to children, says report

Researchers find TikTok's algorithm recommends sexual content to newly-created child accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PYNgLjf

'My pay is being held hostage': Federal workers on US government shutdown

Government staff describe their uncertainty during a budget impasse - though not all of them oppose the shutdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yFiv7Ub

Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n831VUB

Why burnout is a growing problem in cyber-security

Facing increasing stress, cybersecurity professionals are dropping out of the workforce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BM4Oo5d

AO boss tells BBC: We're a British success story – the UK should be turbocharging us

John Roberts, the founder of AO and so-called kitchen king, says tax rises are putting "grit" into businesses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B0LwgNC