The New York Stock Exchange will delist the Chinese companies based on claimed links with the military.
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Thursday, December 31, 2020
Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
Campaigners say cutting of the 5% VAT rate on tampons and sanitary towels ends a 'sexist' tax.
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'Worst year for High Street job losses in 25 years'
Nearly 180,000 retail jobs were last year, up by almost a quarter on the previous year, analysts say.
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Scotsman owner JPI Media sold to National World for £10.2m
National World, a media takeover vehicle led by industry veteran David Montgomery, buys JPI.
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FTSE 100 suffers worst year since financial crisis
Investors nest-eggs have been savaged as the UK's leading share index falls 14.3% over the year.
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Spent less, saved more: How we used our money this year
Consumer spending fell 7.1%, says Barclaycard, which tracks half of all credit and debit card spending.
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai ordered back to jail
The 73-year-old is the city's highest profile person charged under a controversial security law.
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Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote
The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Why have global stock markets gone up this year?
Jobs around the world are being lost, but the global stock market is rising. What's going on?
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US-EU trade dispute: US slaps tariffs on wine and cognac
It is the latest twist in a long battle over subsidies for US-based Boeing and European rival Airbus.
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Vaccine and water unseats Mukesh Ambani as Asia's richest person
Nicknamed the lone wolf, China's Zhong Shanshan has unseated India's Mukesh Ambani.
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Brexit: Dover-Calais route 'will work well on 1 January'
Channel Tunnel operator Getlink says there will not be congestion when new trading rules begin later.
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Tesco, Pizza Hut and Superdrug in minimum wage fail
Almost 140 companies investigated between 2016-18 failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers.
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New Year Honours 2021: Hays Travel boss Irene Hays made a dame
Irene Hays ran the travel agency with her husband John and in 2019 they took on Thomas Cook staff.
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Firms moving into tier four: Devastated and disappointed
Thousands more businesses will now have to close or extend closures as restrictions escalate.
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Four-day week is affordable for most firms, reckons new study
A new study claims a four-day working week could be introduced immediately and be affordable for most firms.
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UK house prices see highest growth in six years in 2020
UK house prices bucked the pandemic and climbed 7.5% in 2020, according to building society Nationwide.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Snapchat boss: 'User behaviour protected by free speech'
Founder Evan Spiegel has questioned whether platforms are responsible for user behaviour in a BBC interview.
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Boeing 737 Max returns to the skies in the US
The plane was grounded in March 2019 after two separate deadly crashes within five months.
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Tata grabs bigger slice of AirAsia and India's airline industry
The Jaguar Land Rover owner has taken a bigger stake in AirAsia India following its bid for Air India.
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Eight things we learned about new businesses in lockdown
Eight lessons from our CEO Secrets series looking at start-ups created during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Is the Ant Group shake-up a sign of things to come?
Experts say regulators have legitimate concerns about the China's financial technology giants.
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Brexit: UK sausage makers face EU export ban
Meat producers seek clarity over rules that mean some products cannot be exported to the EU under the trade deal.
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Billionaire UK beauty boss continues expansion with US deal
The Hut Group's rapid growth has earned Matthew Moulding one of the biggest paydays in UK corporate history.
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Ryanair and Wizz Air deny votes to UK investors after EU exit
The airlines say they need to protect their status as majority EU-owned companies after Brexit.
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Fashion industry giant Pierre Cardin dies aged 98
He helped revolutionise fashion with his futuristic and stylish designs in the 1950s and 60s.
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Tesla: Soaring share price creates army of 'Teslanaires'
Many people have become millionaires from Tesla's share price rocketing more than 700% this year.
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Admiral sells Confused.com in £508m deal
RVU will buy its Penguin Portals and Preminen businesses, which includes online portal Confused.com.
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Shares jump as markets react to Brexit deal
The FTSE 100 gains, but bank shares fall, as stock markets get their first chance to react to the trade deal.
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Monday, December 28, 2020
China and EU 'on verge' of major investment deal
Brussels wants to make it easier for European companies operating in a number of Chinese industries.
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Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk
One of Japan's largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.
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Covid, furlough and Topshop collapse: 2020 in business stories
Which BBC Business stories were the most widely read in the year the coronavirus pandemic spread?
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Mobile roaming: What will happen to charges after Brexit?
Will Britons be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit transition, without paying extra?
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Covid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™
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Brexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'
Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week.
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Sunday, December 27, 2020
Chinese games billionaire dies after poisoning
Lin Qi, 39, was the founder of Yoozoo which developed a popular Game of Thrones online game.
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KFC launches gaming console with chicken warmer
The fast food chain said many people thought the concept was a spoof but wants to start production soon.
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Brexit impact on food prices 'very modest' - Tesco
The deal means any changes would "hardly be felt" by shoppers, says the supermarket's chairman.
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Saturday, December 26, 2020
Covid: Boxing Day sales expected to plummet amid pandemic
Many city centres were left bare as coronavirus restrictions prevented shops from opening.
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Chinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid
A UK-based think tank says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia.
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Friday, December 25, 2020
Business review of 2020: Covid-19 and Trump
2020 saw countries grapple with coronavirus, balancing both public health and economic concerns.
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Thursday, December 24, 2020
Brexit: EU diplomats to get trade deal briefing
MPs are waiting to see the full text of the agreement ahead of a vote in Parliament on 30 December.
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Michael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'
Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.
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Christmas: The mail order pioneer who started a billion-pound industry
How a 19th Century draper "set up a company similar to Amazon" and created a billion pound industry.
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What Brexit deal means for me: Six bosses tell all
Saving thousands or anxious they need more time, six bosses explain how the Brexit deal affects them.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson hails free trade deal with EU
The deal between the UK and EU ends months of arguments over business rules and fishing rights.
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Brexit deal: Firms ‘need guidance’ to keep goods moving
Businesses give a relieved welcome to the Brexit trade deal, but warn there is more work to be done.
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Customers furious as E.On takes payments too early
About 1.5 million customers are hit as direct debits are taken on Christmas Eve owing to an IT error.
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Nuro set to be California's first driverless delivery service
Nuro's autonomous vehicles will take to the streets as early as 2021.
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Universal Credit: 'It is embarrassing having rely on family again'
People on Universal Credit say they worry about the end of a £20 a week boost to the benefit.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Asian markets push higher on hopes of Brexit deal
The pound and Asian markets have made gains ahead of an expected UK-EU trade deal on Thursday.
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Alibaba being investigated by China over monopoly tactics
The Chinese tech giant is face a probe by regulators into locking merchants into its platform.
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EU to allow post-Brexit UK farm produce exports
While this is a "critical step forward" seed potatoes are not included due to EU regulatory fears.
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'I had zero plans beyond my parents' kitchen'
Hannah Chapman wishes she'd planned ahead after her business almost ran out of cash within months of launching.
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Crypto-currency firm Ripple charged by US watchdog
If the lawsuit is successful, it could set a precedent for the regulation of crypto-currencies.
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SolarWinds Sunburst: UK data watchdog issues hack alert
President-elect Joe Biden has also vowed that the US will respond to the attack.
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Pound gains after France reopens its borders
Sterling climbs after a UK travel ban was lifted but some fear testing truck drivers will delay supplies.
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Brazen fraudsters offer crime subscription service
Criminal organisations are teaching other fraudsters a scam, prompting fresh warnings for shoppers.
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Covid: Marston's take over Brains pubs to save 1,300 jobs
The Welsh brewery chain says the coronavirus pandemic has put the business under "financial pressure".
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Lufthansa airlifts food to the UK amid lorry chaos
The German airline is to fly in fresh fruit and vegetables as firms try to beat chaos at sea ports
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Whitbread: Premier Inn owner asks landlords for rent cut
Trading at Whitbread, which also owns the Beefeater chain, has been hit by pandemic restrictions.
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Covid-19: 'Losing Christmas is irreparable damage'
Foppolo ski resort in the Italian Alps is shut and will miss the all-important Christmas ski season.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Shopify stores riddled with fakes and fraudsters
E-commerce authentication service Fakespot says 21% of Shopify stores pose a risk to customers.
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Macau gambles on tech for its Covid-19 recovery
The gaming hotspot has been hit hard by travel bans as its economy is heavily reliant on gambling.
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Elon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal
Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".
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Redundancy plans fall after furlough extension
36,700 redundancies were planned in Britain in November, the lowest figure since March
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How dependent is the UK on the EU for food?
France's ban on freight from Britain caused havoc for lorry drivers, but will it affect shoppers?
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Tech trends in 2021: Fast planes and homeworking
From a potentially record-breaking electric plane, to new homeworking tech, what to watch out for in 2021.
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US sues Walmart for alleged role in opioid crisis
In a lawsuit, the US government says the major retailer "knowingly" violated prescription rules.
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Tesco reintroduces buying caps on some products
The move is to make sure all customers have access to the products, such as rice and eggs, it said.
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Royal Mail ends two-year dispute with union in 'landmark' deal
The postal service agrees a deal with unions to end a bitter dispute over pay and conditions.
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Ports chaos 'bad for trust and post-Brexit trade'
The food industry says port disruption makes it hard for foreign firms to trust UK exporters post-Brexit.
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Air charter firms see demand surge as companies bid to beat blockages
One air charter company says it has received more than 800 enquiries from those looking to move goods.
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Post Office scandal: 'Light at end of tunnel'
Tracy Felstead is among Post Office workers fighting convictions linked to a faulty computer system.
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Carpet shops 'having 10 Christmases at once'
Business has boomed during the coronavirus pandemic, an industry body says.
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NS&I: Answers demanded by MPs for customers' anxiety and complaints
The Premium Bonds operator has apologised to customers for poor service levels in recent months.
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UK borrowing hits highest November level on record
The government borrowed £31.6bn last month as it continued to support the economy during the pandemic.
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Covid-19: UK and France aim to restart freight as queues grow
Hundreds of lorries are held up in Kent as politicians thrash out a plan to reopen the border.
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Monday, December 21, 2020
US blacklists companies with possible military ties
The move is part of a wider push to increase pressure on China before Donald Trump leaves office.
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Lorna Jane: Activewear brand in court for 'anti-virus' claims
Australian women's sportswear firm Lorna Jane said its clothes could stop the spread of Covid-19.
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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets
More must be done if the UK is to be future-proofed rather than playing catch-up, say MPs.
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Life on the road for truckers amid ports chaos
The French ban on hauliers travelling from the UK has added to disruption in ports such as Dover.
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Offices share £481m rebate after interim business rates ruling
An interim ruling is set to cut business rates for offices after they lay empty during the pandemic.
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'Yes, people have Zoom fatigue but it's not our fault'
Zoom director Aparna Bawa says video conferencing can tire people out, but her firm isn't to blame.
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How tech can just about save Christmas Day
Thanks to technology, a remote Christmas doesn't have to feel like an isolated one.
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DHL and Royal Mail warn on parcel disruption
Delivery chaos comes days before Christmas and follows fears about a new strain of the coronavirus in the UK.
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Welsh budget: Tax hike on second homes announced
A tax hike on second homes to raise cash for social housing is part of the Welsh Government budget.
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Coronavirus: Center Parcs shuts UK sites due to restrictions
Continuing to accept visitors would go against the government's "strong advice", the firm said.
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Amigo Loans: Bid for survival with plan to cap compensation
The sub-prime lender is facing a deluge of complaints from people who say their loans were unaffordable.
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Supermarkets try to calm food shortage fears amid border chaos
But Sainsbury's could see "gaps" in supply if the French ban on hauliers travelling from the UK continues.
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Refunds pledge for scrapped Christmas travel plans
All cancelled rail or coach journeys over Christmas in England will be refunded, the government says.
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
Pound slides lower as European borders close to UK
Renewed concern over Britain's Covid-19 cases and a missed EU deadline take their toll on the currency.
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European regulator says Boeing's 737 Max is safe
Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had "left no stone unturned" in its review.
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Four ways Covid changed how we live - and shop
We couldn't go out in 2020, so we brought the world into our homes, says John Lewis's lifestyle survey.
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Creating animal food from a greenhouse gas
Animal feed is often transported thousands of miles so scientists are looking at new production methods.
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Covid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid
The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.
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Covid-19: Dover port halts exports to France for 48 hours
France is to stop lorries arriving from the UK amid concern over a new variant of coronavirus.
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Covid: Tui cancels flights out of Luton Airport
The holiday firm says Luton is now in tier four, but flights will continue from Stansted and Gatwick.
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Covid: Belgium and Netherlands ban flights from UK over variant
The Netherlands and Belgium suspend flights to prevent a fast-spreading variant of coronavirus.
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'Stop-start' Covid rules cost shops £2bn a week, says industry
Retailers warn more jobs and businesses are at risk as non-essential shops are forced to close.
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Saturday, December 19, 2020
Covid: Furlough companies list should be published, MPs urge
Staff could be continuing to work as companies claim grants, the government is told.
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'We're having a sustainable Christmas'
How can you have green, yet affordable, festivities?
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Brexit: How to prepare for changes in 2021
Here are some of the things you can do to get prepared for the Brexit changes.
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Friday, December 18, 2020
737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes
US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes.
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Climate change: Law used as stick to beat government
Plans for airports, energy and roads are facing multiple legal challenges over climate commitments.
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Shell shocked: 'Lobster capital' braces for Brexit
Live shellfish exporters in East Yorkshire and Devon say new certification requirements are 'unworkable'
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My Money: 'I'm a 33-weeks' pregnant doctor'
Helen Edwards, an NHS doctor from the West Midlands in the UK takes us through her week's spending.
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Tesla to join key share index as it defies critics
Tesla's addition to the S&P 500 means millions more investors will own a stake in the high-valued carmaker.
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Covid tests offered to John Lewis and Waitrose staff
Department store chain John Lewis is offering free Covid tests to up to 16,000 workers a week
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Lloyds Banking Group cancels bonuses after profit drop
Bankers were told in a memo on Thursday first reported by the Financial Times.
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'Exceptionally high demand' fuels Christmas post fears
Fears remain over Christmas deliveries as online shopping balloons amid Covid restrictions.
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Workers 'sleeping on mattresses' inside Leicester factory
The investigation comes after concerns were raised about practices in Leicester's textile industry.
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'Serious concerns' remain over funeral pricing
The UK's competition watchdog rules out price controls but says it is keeping a close eye on the sector.
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Covid lockdown restrictions hit retail sales
Sales fell by 3.8% last month, bringing to an end a six-month streak of rising trade.
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store
Players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches and is prone to crashes so will offer refunds.
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Brexit: Trade talks to resume as sides warn 'differences' remain
Negotiators will continue discussions after the latest call between the PM and the EU Commission head.
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Trump trade chief wants WTO leadership race reopened
Picking a new leader for the WTO will be a challenge for Joe Biden as the global economy struggles with coronavirus.
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Alibaba says its technology won't target Uighurs
A recent report said China's Alibaba's facial recognition technology can pick out Uighur minorities.
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Electric cars will leave hole in tax revenues, says Treasury
The Treasury says taxes must rise or services cut to compensate for the loss of fuel tax income.
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'Appalling' safety at Asda buyers' former company
Packaging firm co-owned by Mohsin and Zuber Issa was prosecuted after a series of injuries
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Openreach creating 5,300 new jobs to speed fibre rollout
The wholesale internet division of BT has been told to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast connections.
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'I became a full-time dad for my wife's career'
Take-up of shared parental leave has been slow, but some men are putting their wives' careers first.
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China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines
Chinese drinkers are increasingly choosing to buy and drink wines from their own country.
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Covid in India: How do you vaccinate 1.3 billion people?
The BBC looks at how India plans to vaccinate its vast population against Covid-19.
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Google sued again over anti-competitive search practices
US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.
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Coronavirus: Coca-Cola restructuring cuts 2,200 jobs worldwide
The soft drinks giant says it has had to speed up its restructuring plan due to the coronavirus.
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Port of Dover facing 'unnecessary holdups' on 1 January
The company managing the port says lack of government support will make the transition "more challenging".
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Backlash over Japan cosmetics boss 'racist' comments
Make-up brand DHC's chief executive used a derogatory term for Koreans in his company's blog.
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Rishi Sunak extends furlough scheme for another month
Chancellor Rishi Sunak extends the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April 2021.
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London Capital and Finance: Compensation for scandal victims
The Financial Conduct Authority "did not effectively regulate" London Capital and Finance, a review says.
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UK economy's future unusually uncertain, says Bank of England
The Bank of England says trying to predict economic progress is hampered by a lack of a Brexit deal.
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Sherry makes a comeback as Christmas sales surge
Sales of sherry are booming in the run-up to Christmas, fuelled by lockdown and the "tapas effect".
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BA drops 15 long-haul routes including Seoul and Seychelles
The news comes as many airlines cut staff and drop routes as passengers cut travel amid the pandemic.
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Serco: Test-and-trace firm hands £5m bonus to workers
The company will award £100 each to 50,000 worldwide staff and plans to return UK furlough payments.
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Covid curbs scandalous, says Revolution Bars chief
Chief executive Rob Pitcher says the government is "sacrificing businesses and people's livelihoods".
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Boeing hires its own pilots to smooth return of 737
The 737 Max plane was grounded worldwide last year following two deadly crashes that killed 346 people.
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Bitcoin hits all-time high rising above $20,000
The virtual currency has gained more than 170% this year amid stock market turmoil during the pandemic.
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Google ad practices under fire in new lawsuit
Ten US states accuse the tech firm of illegally trying to preserve its online advertising monopoly.
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Toy deliveries to miss Christmas amid port delays
With Christmas fast approaching, popular lines including Lego, dolls and puzzles are out of stock at some toy stores.
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Fraud victims' pay deducted for money they don't owe
Thousands sent letters from the DWP demanding repayment of benefits they've never claimed or received.
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'Fear is the only thing that stops you. I had to give it a try’
Three stories of people working in retail who set up new businesses during Covid-19.
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UK and US in talks over mini trade deal
US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs.
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Fed: Brighter forecast but challenging months still ahead
Despite optimism over coronavirus vaccine distribution, other economic signals have worsened.
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Boohoo boss promises 'to make Leicester right'
The online fashion firm says it is 'fixing' things after a review that found failings over wages and working practices.
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Facebook pours fuel on Apple privacy row
A long-running row over tracking user data for ads escalates as Facebook goes on the offensive.
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US labels Switzerland a currency manipulator
Swiss officials rejected the finding, which came out of a period of pandemic-related turmoil in financial markets.
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Bentley v Bentley: Car firm loses appeal against trademark ruling
Judges at the court of appeal upheld a ruling which favoured Bentley Clothing over Bentley Motors.
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Bosses earn 100 times lowest paid staff
Data shows huge gaps in earnings from the top to the bottom of the UK's largest firms.
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Uber fined over withholding sexual assault records
The taxi app firm argues releasing the information would be a violation of victims' privacy.
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Supreme Court lifts ban on Heathrow third runway
In a blow to campaigners, judges say ministers' decision to approve the runway was legitimate.
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Airlines investigated over lockdown refund cases
The competition authority will study the refusal to pay cash refunds during England's second lockdown.
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Hornby halts non-UK orders amid Brexit uncertainty
The model train maker says it's in a difficult position and has paused all international orders until January 2021.
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Clothes and food drive down UK inflation
Lower prices for clothing and food push down the UK's inflation rate to 0.3% in November.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Struggling Air India could be taken over by workers
A group representing employees is one of a number of bidders for India's loss-making national carrier.
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Facebook to move all UK users onto US agreements
The move could allow the social media giant to avoid strict EU privacy laws being introduced.
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MacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks.
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Australia launches WTO appeal against China's barley tariff
In a trade row escalation, Australia says it will challenge China's tariff on its barley exports.
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Covid: Shops 'hammered' by level four restrictions
The Scottish Retail Consortium says sales were hit last month by the country's toughest Covid rules.
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Rail fares to rise more than expected next year
January's planned rise is delayed until March - when prices will increase by an inflation-busting 2.6%.
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'Tier 3 has ruined our dream restaurant opening'
With sit-down dining now off the menu in much of England, restaurant owners say they're facing a difficult Christmas.
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'A delivery, then a fire that left us homeless'
The Firth family are sure the blaze began with a battery pack bought on eBay, but the cause is not yet clear.
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MPs slam 'woeful' plans to recover Covid-19 loans
The Public Accounts Committee say taxpayers will lose out because billions of pounds may never be recovered.
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A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests
Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close.
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UK business 'must wake up' to China's Uighur cotton slaves
MPs say clothes retailers must act after the BBC disclosed the plight of China's Uighurs and other minorities.
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Covid: Chaotic start for travellers' Covid testing system
The Test to Release programme is supposed to cut quarantine times for people arriving in England.
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Beware Christmas parcel delivery scams, banks warn
Criminals are looking to steal financial details by posing as well-known delivery companies.
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Barclays fined £26m for poor treatment of customers
Among those not treated fairly were bereaved people whose financial issues should have been better assessed.
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Prioritise northern rail network over HS2, says report
Linking close-by cities with an upgraded line will have a higher economic impact, a report says.
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'We'd just begun our careers - and then the pandemic hit'
The sudden lockdown in March turned the world of work upside down for millions, including the very newest, apprentices.
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LoveHolidays to refund £18m for cancelled holidays
The firm changes its stance on refunds for trips cancelled by Covid after action by the regulator.
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Redundancies surge to record high of 370,000
Redundancies rose in the three months to October as unemployment continued to increase.
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Monday, December 14, 2020
Online harms law to let regulator block apps in UK
Ofcom would be able to fine tech giants huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users.
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Covid-19: Safety concerns over planes returning to service
Pilot rustiness, maintenance errors and even insect nests could endanger safety warn airline experts.
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Universal Credit: 'I felt guilty claiming benefits for the first time'
Women under the age of 30 have seen the sharpest increase in unemployment benefit claims since March.
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Low-paid workers face pandemic 'double whammy'
The Commission on Workers and Technology says the pandemic has accelerated the automation of low paid work.
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EU Digital Services Act set to bring in new rules for tech giants
Europe is set to announce two new acts in the biggest shake-up of digital laws in 20 years.
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How clean is the air in your office?
Due to Covid, and many of us hoping to return to the office in 2021, workplace air quality is a growing concern.
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Pinterest in $22.5m gender discrimination payout
The $22.5m payout by Pinterest to a former top executive is the largest of its kind to be publicly disclosed.
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US regulators open privacy probes into tech giants
The data collection review into firms including Facebook and TikTok comes as regulators step up investigations.
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Asda beefs up anti-Covid security for Christmas
The supermarket is taking extra measures to prevent overcrowding and stop the virus spreading.
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Covid: GPs complain of delays in receiving virus vaccine
Doctors are having to cancel vaccination appointments because the doses haven't arrived as planned.
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Adidas considers selling off its Reebok brand
The German sportswear giant is considering options for Reebok, which might lead to a sale.
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Google outage: YouTube, Docs and Gmail knocked offline
Users around the world were unable to access applications including YouTube, Gmail and Docs.
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Billionaire Issa brothers in £440m German petrol chain bid
The firm owned by Zuber and Mohsin Issa, which is also buying Asda, extends its petrol station empire.
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EA to buy Dirt-Rally-maker Codemasters for £1bn
Games giant Electronic Arts is set to acquire the British game-maker, beating an earlier rival offer.
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Brexit: Pound gains after EU trade talks extended
Sterling regains some of Friday's losses after the UK and EU continue talks over a Brexit deal.
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Brexit trade talks: Process 'still has legs', UK source says
UK and EU negotiators to continue talks after both sides agreed to "go the extra mile" to reach a deal.
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Sizewell C: Government in talks to fund £20bn nuclear plant
Officials will hold discussions with France's EDF about funding the Sizewell C project in Suffolk.
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Sunday, December 13, 2020
'External source' causes oil tanker explosion in Saudi Arabia
The Singapore-flagged ship was hit by an unidentified "external source" while it was discharging.
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Indonesia courts SpaceX as new rocket launch site
The south-east Asian country is already in talks with Elon Musk about a possible partnership.
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Brexit: 'It's utter confusion' over trade talks delay
Business across Britain tell BBC News of their frustration at post-Brexit trade talks being extended.
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Inside a vaccine cold storage room
The BBC's Karishma Vaswani takes a look around a vaccine cold storage facility in Singapore.
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Ridley Scott inspires Network Rail’s cave-exploring drone
Scenes from the movie Prometheus inspired Network Rail to develop a drone that can explore caves.
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Honda to resume UK output after problems at ports
The Japanese carmaker says it will restart production on Monday after it struggled to import components.
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CDC's Redfield officially recommends Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
CDC's Redfield officially recommends Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield said Sunday that he signed the CDC's official recommendation for Americans 16 and older to use the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and applauded the vaccine as a step to "help restore some normalcy to our lives and our countr...
Britons told not to stockpile food ahead of January
Retailers tell shoppers they have enough supplies as uncertainty remains over the terms of Brexit.
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First shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine leaves Michigan facility
First shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine leaves Michigan facility
The first truck carrying a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States pulled out of a Portage, Mich., manufacturing plant Sunday morning, with the shots that are critical to stopping the nation's coronavirus outbreak destined to reach locations in all 50 states...
Ikea sorry after port disruption causes stock shortage
Customers have been venting their anger after congestion at ports led to stock shortages.
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Brexit trade talks: UK and EU to 'go the extra mile' in effort to agree deal
Ursula von der Leyen says talks were "constructive", but Boris Johnson warns no deal is "most likely".
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Energy bills: Automatic switching plan for fairer tariffs
Consumers could be automatically switched to cheaper deals when their contracts end.
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Saturday, December 12, 2020
Covid vaccines: Will drug companies make bumper profits?
Governments and charities have invested billions in vaccines developed by private firms.
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The women inspiring others in a male-dominated industry
Women who have risen to the top in the banking world share the challenges they have faced.
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US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday
US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday
Trucks will roll out Sunday morning as shipping companies UPS and FedEx begin delivering Pfizer’s vaccine to nearly 150 locations...
Rocket motor fails to ignite on Virgin Galactic test flight
Rocket motor fails to ignite on Virgin Galactic test flight
A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely as the spacecraft's rocket motor failed to ignite and it then glided down safely to its landing site in southern New Mexico...
Apple CEO calls for stricter corporate, government climate goals at U.N. summit
Apple CEO calls for stricter corporate, government climate goals at U.N. summit
Cook did not call for specific goals during his remarks but disclosed that Apple is assisting 95 of its suppliers to transition to renewable energy...
AstraZeneca to buy Alexion for $39 billion to expand in immunology
AstraZeneca to buy Alexion for $39 billion to expand in immunology
Britain’s AstraZeneca has agreed to buy U.S. drugmaker Alexion Pharmaceuticals for $39 billion in cash and shares to bolster its positions in immunology and rare diseases...
COVID-19 vaccine makers turn to testing children
COVID-19 vaccine makers turn to testing children
Health experts urge more research to help curb transmission and to reopen schools...
US Supreme Court takes up Goldman securities class action appeal
US Supreme Court takes up Goldman securities class action appeal
Goldman is appealing a decision allowing a class action accusing the bank of hiding conflicts of interest when creating risky subprime securities before the 2008 financial crisis...
How Pfizer delivered a COVID vaccine in record time: Crazy deadlines, a pushy CEO
How Pfizer delivered a COVID vaccine in record time: Crazy deadlines, a pushy CEO
Albert Bourla and his team overcame unproven science and manufacturing bottlenecks; ‘you’re asking for too much....
How Pfizer delivered a COVID vaccine in record time: Crazy deadlines, a pushy CEO
How Pfizer delivered a COVID vaccine in record time: Crazy deadlines, a pushy CEO
Albert Bourla and his team overcame unproven science and manufacturing bottlenecks; ‘you’re asking for too much....
Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China
Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China
A search and rescue group raised $12,200 to buy a drone and equip it with a gasoline tank and an arm-length nozzle...
Banks 'too often blaming customers' for fraud
The financial watchdog says there is a 36% rise in complaints about how banks have dealt with fraud.
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Friday, December 11, 2020
Klarna plans to tell credit agencies if repayments fail
The Buy Now, Pay Later firm Klarna tells Money Box it plans to start reporting missed payments to credit referencing agencies.
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Facebook's Sandberg jabs government over antitrust lawsuits
Facebook's Sandberg jabs government over antitrust lawsuits
Officials have accused Facebook of using its wealth to squelch competition by buying rival social media platforms...
California files to join US antitrust lawsuit against Google
California files to join US antitrust lawsuit against Google
Google has broadly denied wrongdoing in response to the government’s lawsuit and other probes...
Stop coronavirus spread and don’t let your guard down in winter months: Doctor
Stop coronavirus spread and don’t let your guard down in winter months: Doctor
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier says it’s more crucial ‘now than ever’ to stop the spread of the coronavirus, which is often being transmitted in small gatherings in homes or at workplaces...
GoFundMe sharing stories of 1 family per day until Congress approves COVID-19 relief
GoFundMe sharing stories of 1 family per day until Congress approves COVID-19 relief
GoFundMe is sharing the personal stories of one family per day until Congress approves a COVID-19 relief bill...
Coronavirus vaccine should not turn into a partisan battle: Former Obama official
Coronavirus vaccine should not turn into a partisan battle: Former Obama official
Former Obama Economic Council Chair Austan Goolsbee shares his thoughts on the timeline for another coronavirus stimulus package and the political conversation surrounding the vaccine...
To avoid lockdowns, we must stop underestimating asymptomatic coronavirus cases: Doctor
To avoid lockdowns, we must stop underestimating asymptomatic coronavirus cases: Doctor
NantWorks founder and CEO Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong weighs in on the idea of star athletes getting the coronavirus vaccine early and coronavirus shutdowns...
Short-term aid such as stimulus, more testing will help over next few months: Doctor
Short-term aid such as stimulus, more testing will help over next few months: Doctor
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan weighs in on a potential stimulus package and coronavirus lockdowns...
New York shop creates contactless business experience with robot cooks
New York shop creates contactless business experience with robot cooks
Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe discusses robot cooks at his Brooklyn Dumpling Shop amid coronavirus and opening new bars with ‘Bar Rescue’ host Jon Taffer...
We could see vaccine ‘shots in arms’ as soon as Monday: WH deputy press secretary
We could see vaccine ‘shots in arms’ as soon as Monday: WH deputy press secretary
White House Deputy Press Secretary Brian Morgenstern offers details on Operation Warp Speed and coronavirus vaccine distribution and says President Trump is considering taking the vaccine on camera to increase public confidence...
Starbucks to adapt to coronavirus by creating ‘walk-thru’ stores
Starbucks to adapt to coronavirus by creating ‘walk-thru’ stores
Nick Setyan of Wedbush Securities provides insight into the future of Starbucks and the company’s growth...
Pound falls on the prospect of a no-deal Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it is 'very, very likely' the UK will not secure terms with the EU.
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Coronavirus vaccine, congressional gridlock to herald stock market 'nirvana'
Coronavirus vaccine, congressional gridlock to herald stock market 'nirvana'
The S&P 500 is poised to surge 20% next year as the U.S. economy strengthens and risks recede, according to J.P. Morgan...
UK businesses plea for EU deal as talks stall
UK businesses plea for EU deal as talks stall
British trucking firms, supermarkets and other businesses on Friday implored the government to strike a last-minute trade deal with the European Union, as the two sides’ leaders told their citizens to brace for New Year upheaval in the U.K.-EU trading relationship...
Stock futures slide as coronavirus relief talks stall
Stock futures slide as coronavirus relief talks stall
U.S. stock futures were under pressure Friday morning amid concerns a deal on a COVID-19 stimulus package won’t materialize until after the holidays...
Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to receive FDA emergency-use authorization: Alex Azar
Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to receive FDA emergency-use authorization: Alex Azar
The Food and Drug Administration will grant emergency-use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Friday...
Post Office scandal: Postmasters have convictions quashed
Six former sub-postmasters have their convictions for fraud linked to a new computer system dismissed.
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Ferrari boss steps down for personal reasons
Louis Camilleri is leaving the luxury carmaker on the eve of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Black workers at Lloyds Bank earn a fifth less than other colleagues
The banking group says it will "take action" to resolve the discrepancy among its staff.
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Court gives green light to £14bn Mastercard claim
The claim alleges 46 million people paid higher prices in shops than they should have.
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Electric car battery plant for Blyth power station site
Britishvolt says the £2.6bn plant will be the largest industrial investment in the North East for years.
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US stocks mixed as near-term U.S. fiscal stimulus appears unlikely
US stocks mixed as near-term U.S. fiscal stimulus appears unlikely
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Heathrow to shut Terminal 4 until end of next year
The airport operator says passenger numbers fell sharply following a second lockdown.
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UK banks can weather pandemic, says Bank of England
Most risks to financial stability posed by Covid and a no-deal Brexit have been mitigated, the Bank says.
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Thursday, December 10, 2020
US telcos ordered to 'rip and replace' Huawei components
The order is the latest US move against Chinese communications firm Huawei on security grounds
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Disney dives deep into streaming with a supersized line-up of content planned for Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+
Disney dives deep into streaming with a supersized line-up of content planned for Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+
Disney chief financial officer Christine McCarthy said the streaming service is on track to reach profitability in 2024...
Pop Mart: China's mystery toymaker becomes multi-billionaire
The founder of Pop Mart has seen his wealth surge as millions of Chinese buy collectible toys.
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Intelligence expert weighs in on what a spy could gather by lurking on Facebook friends lists
Intelligence expert weighs in on what a spy could gather by lurking on Facebook friends lists
Christine Fang or Fang Fang, a suspected spy whose reported mission was to network with and befriend up-and-coming American officials on behalf of China, remained Facebook “friends” with a number of her targets for years after her cover was blown and she left the country in 2...
FTC faces shoestring budget in antitrust case against Facebook
FTC faces shoestring budget in antitrust case against Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg’s giant social network — which on Wednesday got sued by the Federal Trade Commission for allegedly using its deals to buy Instagram and WhatsApp to sidestep competition — has tapped some of the nation’s top litigators for the battle, The Post has learned...
Brexit stockpiling: 'I can't get my wine out of the EU'
Merchant Simon Taylor says delays at ports and Brexit stockpiling is making wine imports impossible.
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Disney ramps up Star Wars and Marvel franchises
The move marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming.
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Beauty professionals hope for prettier picture in 2021
After a challenging year, beauty salon workers hope the Covid vaccines will prove a game changer.
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The 'Covid-nator' robot is being used around the world to fight coronavirus
The 'Covid-nator' robot is being used around the world to fight coronavirus
The Covid-nator is a robot that helps breaks down pathogens using UV light to reduce spread of coronavirus. FOX Business' Jeff Flock with more...
DraftKings CEO: We expect over 40% growth next year
DraftKings CEO: We expect over 40% growth next year
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins discusses the business of sports betting, local and federal regulations and the future of his company...
Royal Mail delays blamed on 'exceptional' volumes of post
Despite "exhaustive planning", some customers may experience delayed deliveries, the postal group says.
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Stocks slide as jobless claims rise, Airbnb IPO on tap
Stocks slide as jobless claims rise, Airbnb IPO on tap
Investors eye stimulus talks, a key FDA meeting and Airbnb's big debut...
853,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
853,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week amid a surge in COVID-19 infections and governments ordering stricter measures to help slow the spread of the virus...
Moderna starts testing coronavirus vaccine's effectiveness among teens
Moderna starts testing coronavirus vaccine's effectiveness among teens
Massachusetts biotech company Moderna, which is at the cutting edge of a coronavirus vaccine, announced Thursday it has begun testing its vaccine's efficacy among adolescents ages 12 to 17...
How big data turned into big business for cyber and privacy lawyers
How big data turned into big business for cyber and privacy lawyers
Companies that rely on customer data to anchor their products and services are driving demand for much of the legal talent, with some startups paying privacy lawyers as much as general counsels...
Britons could be barred from EU entry on 1 January
EU pandemic rules and Brexit may restrict travellers from entering the European Union.
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Google fined £91m over ad-tracking cookies
France's data privacy watchdog said it was the largest fine it had ever issued.
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If you invested $1,000 in Moderna in January, this is how much you'd have now
If you invested $1,000 in Moderna in January, this is how much you'd have now
To put into perspective just how hot the healthcare stock has been this year, consider that investing in Moderna would have generated better returns than if you'd invested in electric car maker Tesla, which is up more than 680%...
Stocks flat in early trading after investors showed appetite for DoorDash IPO
Stocks flat in early trading after investors showed appetite for DoorDash IPO
U.S. equity futures were flat early Thursday, hours before the opening bell after investors showed a strong appetite for IPOs Wednesday for DealDash and before that Airbnb...
Frasers Group confirms interest in Arcadia brands
Mike Ashley's retail group says it is looking at buying Arcadia brands such as Topshop.
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UK growth slows again in October as rebound stalls
The UK economy grew by just 0.4% in October as the recovery continued to slow.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Brexit: UK and Singapore sign free trade agreement
The deal is one of many aimed at replicating trade pacts that will cease when the UK leaves the EU.
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Airbnb to price IPO above range at $68 per share: report
Airbnb to price IPO above range at $68 per share: report
Airbnb will price its initial public offering at $68 per share, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal, far exceeding its previously announced target range of $56 to $60 a share. ...
Treasury eyes VAT charges for gig economy firms
The "shared economy" has grown rapidly thanks to technology platforms like Uber and Airbnb.
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UK has 'no authority' to impose tariffs in Boeing row says US
The US says the UK has 'no authority' on its own to impose tariffs related to a Boeing subsidies row.
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AT&T Inc agrees to sell Crunchyroll anime business to Sony Corp’s Funimation Global Group, LLC
AT&T Inc agrees to sell Crunchyroll anime business to Sony Corp’s Funimation Global Group, LLC
U.S. telecommunications firm AT&T Inc has agreed to sell its Crunchyroll anime business to Sony Corp’s Funimation Global Group, LLC, both companies said in a joint statement late Wednesday...
Google CEO apologizes after AI researcher's dismissal, is sorry it 'seeded doubts'
Google CEO apologizes after AI researcher's dismissal, is sorry it 'seeded doubts'
Google CEO Sunday Pichai sent an email to employees Wednesday apologizing for the way that the company handled the dismissal of AI researcher Timnit Gebru earlier this month, Axios reports. ...
Apple, Google to stop X-Mode from collecting location data from users’ phones
Apple, Google to stop X-Mode from collecting location data from users’ phones
Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google will ban the data broker X-Mode Social Inc. from collecting any location information drawn from mobile devices running their operating systems in the wake of revelations about the company’s national-security work...
Rio Tinto ordered to rebuild ancient Aboriginal caves
Rio Tinto is told to compensate owners of the 46,000-year-old site, which it blew up in May.
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Demand for property 'losing a bit of steam'
Sales of homes and house prices are rising, but surveyors are expecting a slowdown early next year.
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Market analyst advises against buying DoorDash, calls it the ‘WeWork of 2020’
Market analyst advises against buying DoorDash, calls it the ‘WeWork of 2020’
DoorDash stock skyrocketed in its NYSE debut Wednesday, but New Constructs CEO and market analyst David Trainer told FOX Business Network's “The Claman Countdown” investors shouldn’t waste their money...
DoorDash IPO delivers big, opens at $182 per share
DoorDash IPO delivers big, opens at $182 per share
The coronavirus pandemic is driving demand for DoorDash, a food-delivery company headquartered in San Francisco...
Brompton bikes: Production delay after UK port problems
The company famous for its folding bikes says its production is being delayed by UK ports congestion.
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Twitter boss Jack Dorsey donates $15m for income support
Jack Dorsey's support for universal basic income programmes comes as US government aid has faltered.
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TikTok named No. 1 marketer of 2020
TikTok named No. 1 marketer of 2020
Short-form video app TikTok has been named the No. 1 marketer of 2020, media news and analysis website Ad Age found...
PubMatic CEO seeing digital ‘acceleration’ and ‘massive’ opportunity in online ads
PubMatic CEO seeing digital ‘acceleration’ and ‘massive’ opportunity in online ads
PubMatic CEO and co-founder Rajeev Goel discusses his company going public and how the coronavirus has led more people to do things online for the first time, such as shopping or seeing their doctor...
S&P sets new record with coronavirus stimulus, vaccine in focus
S&P sets new record with coronavirus stimulus, vaccine in focus
U.S. equity markets opened in record territory as traders weighed a setback in COVID-19 relief talks and the pending approval of a vaccine...
UK investigates possible allergic reactions to Pfizer coronavirus shot
UK investigates possible allergic reactions to Pfizer coronavirus shot
U.K. regulators said Wednesday that people who have a "significant history'' of allergic reactions shouldn't receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine...
Elon Musk moves Tesla to Texas in Silicon Valley snub
The billionaire tech entrepreneur said the state of California had become "complacent" with innovators.
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Brexit: Tesco stockpiles food in case of 'worst-case scenario' no-deal
The supermarket warns prices could rise by up to 5% in January in the event of no deal.
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Boeing 737 Max: Brazilian airline to resume passenger flights
The jet has been overhauled after it was grounded for 20 months following two deadly crashes.
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US stock futures trending higher on coronavirus vaccine, stimulus news: report
US stock futures trending higher on coronavirus vaccine, stimulus news: report
U.S. equity futures are pointing higher hours before the opening bell as Investors were encouraged by upbeat news on coronavirus vaccines and reports that lawmakers and the White House are making progress toward fresh stimulus for the U.S. economy...
DoorDash IPO prices above range at $102 per share
DoorDash IPO prices above range at $102 per share
DoorDash said Tuesday evening that its initial public offering will be priced at $102 per share, above its previously announced price range of $90 to $95 per share, valuing the company at roughly $39 billion after it raised $3.37 billion...
UK to drop US goods tariffs in bid for trade deal
The move breaks ranks with the EU in a dispute with the US over subsidies for Boeing and Airbus.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Uber sells off flying taxi unit
Elevate is the second business Uber has sold off this week as the company seeks profitability.
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Cost of goods 'set to rise' from shipping mayhem
Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers.
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'Tax the wealthy to pay for coronavirus'
The government should consider a wealth tax to patch up the public finances, tax experts say.
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Scam alert: 'I was desperate for a job'
One victim's tells of "pushy" fraudsters as a charity says mental health issues leave people exposed to scams.
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Currys PC World asked to honour cancelled Black Friday sales
Shoppers say they are being charged full price to re-order products cancelled because of a fault.
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PayPal 'reward' email rapped for misleading
The message must not be sent again in the same form, rules the Advertising Standards Authority.
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Could Brexit make my food more expensive?
The UK is negotiating a new trade deal with the EU - how might the result affect food prices?
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So you want a career in computer games tournaments?
The first e-sports graduates are about to hit the jobs market, so was it worth the time and expense?
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Uber sells flying taxi business to Joby Aviation
Uber sells flying taxi business to Joby Aviation
While the financial terms of the acquisition were not released, Uber will invest an additional $75 million in Joby, bringing its all-time total investment in the company to $125 million...
