Criminals are conning young people into using their bank accounts to launder money, fraud experts say.
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Saturday, November 30, 2024
Top-selling mobile games break rules on loot boxes
By Unknown November 30, 2024
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Ads for games are meant to say if they contain loot boxes - BBC News has found most do not.
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Friday, November 29, 2024
Pension credit applications rise after cut in winter fuel payments
By Unknown November 29, 2024
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A big jump in pensioners applying for the means-tested benefit came after ministers limited winter fuel payments.
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Thursday, November 28, 2024
Uber probed by US regulator over subscription plan
By Unknown November 28, 2024
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The ride-hailing giant says it received inquiries from the FTC about Uber One cancellation procedures.
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'It's so easy to lie': A fifth of children use fake age on social media
By Unknown November 28, 2024
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The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people
By Unknown November 27, 2024
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AI services that can describe pictures and scenes are helping the visually impaired.
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Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul
By Unknown November 27, 2024
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The government wants more young people in work as it aims to boost the overall employment rate.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
MPs brand UK financial regulator 'incompetent'
By Unknown November 26, 2024
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A report by a group of MPs and peers called for the Financial Conduct Authority to be overhauled.
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Macy's employee hid more than $130m in delivery expenses
By Unknown November 26, 2024
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An employee "intentionally" concealed expenses related to package deliveries, the retailer says.
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Monday, November 25, 2024
Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' Qatar fundraising
By Unknown November 25, 2024
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The UK's financial watchdog says investors did not have all the information they should have had.
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What are my rights if my home is flooded?
By Unknown November 25, 2024
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Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of flood damage.
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Wales tourism tax plans to be published
By Unknown November 25, 2024
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Visitors might pay a charge when staying overnight in Wales under plans to be outlined later.
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'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar
By Unknown November 25, 2024
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The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?
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Sunday, November 24, 2024
Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m
By Unknown November 24, 2024
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The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".
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'I was scammed out of £75k by Martin Lewis deepfake advert'
By Unknown November 24, 2024
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Des Healey lost £76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk.
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'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees
By Unknown November 24, 2024
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Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled.
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Saturday, November 23, 2024
The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible
By Unknown November 23, 2024
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Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.
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Friday, November 22, 2024
How family firms could be affected by Budget tax rises
By Unknown November 22, 2024
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Farmers have dominated the debate over changes to inheritance tax – but the issue is much wider than that.
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Temu owner's shares slump as China slowdown hits sales
By Unknown November 22, 2024
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US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement.
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Self-made Indian billionaire faces biggest test after US fraud charges
By Unknown November 22, 2024
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The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Liverpool Street remains busiest station in UK
By Unknown November 21, 2024
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The increased use of the Elizabeth line has led to a rise in people using the station, data shows.
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More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy
By Unknown November 21, 2024
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The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.
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Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud
By Unknown November 21, 2024
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Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Shipping giant to move operations from major port
By Unknown November 20, 2024
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Maersk says it will stop using Felixstowe when its larger ships dock in the UK.
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Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans
By Unknown November 20, 2024
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India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.
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UK's largest retailers warn Budget will lead to job cuts
By Unknown November 20, 2024
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Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year
By Unknown November 19, 2024
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Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders.
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Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm
By Unknown November 19, 2024
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The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was "a kind of Mozart".
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Monday, November 18, 2024
'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says
By Unknown November 18, 2024
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But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.
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'London-style' bus services promised for England with £1bn boost
By Unknown November 18, 2024
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The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population.
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Sunday, November 17, 2024
Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil
By Unknown November 17, 2024
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Lawyers and campaigners have made their arguments before Lord Ericht in Edinburgh this week.
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X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?
By Unknown November 17, 2024
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Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.
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Saturday, November 16, 2024
UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed
By Unknown November 16, 2024
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The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.
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Typhoo Tea teeters on the brink of administration
By Unknown November 16, 2024
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The loss-making firm is attempting a turnaround amid a break-in and fire at its former factory.
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Friday, November 15, 2024
What is Rachel Reeves' plan for pension funds?
By Unknown November 15, 2024
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The chancellor says she wants to “fire up the UK’s economy” with a "Canadian-style" pensions model.
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The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction
By Unknown November 15, 2024
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Infowars was auctioned as part of a defamation ruling after Jones falsely called the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax.
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Car buyer payouts over loan scandal could be delayed
By Unknown November 14, 2024
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Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims.
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JD Sports boss warns prices will rise due to Budget
By Unknown November 14, 2024
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said firms will have to absorb higher taxes through their profits.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian
By Unknown November 13, 2024
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The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals.
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Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again
By Unknown November 13, 2024
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The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Energy smart meter issues creating north-south divide
By Unknown November 12, 2024
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Technology differences mean meters in northern England and Scotland may not work properly, energy firm body admits.
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Factory to make blades as part of £1bn deal
By Unknown November 12, 2024
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The deal secured by the Hull facility is for the East Anglia TWO project off the Suffolk coast.
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Monday, November 11, 2024
Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?
By Unknown November 11, 2024
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They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?
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Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls
By Unknown November 11, 2024
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Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.
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Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports
By Unknown November 11, 2024
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The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.
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Sunday, November 10, 2024
Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks
By Unknown November 10, 2024
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Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.
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The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops
By Unknown November 10, 2024
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The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.
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Saturday, November 9, 2024
China is trying to fix its economy - Trump could derail those plans
By Unknown November 09, 2024
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Trump won the election on a platform of steep import taxes, including tariffs as high as 60% on China.
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Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?
By Unknown November 09, 2024
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They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?
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Friday, November 8, 2024
Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices
By Unknown November 08, 2024
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A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.
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Thursday, November 7, 2024
US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty
By Unknown November 07, 2024
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Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.
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Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
By Unknown November 07, 2024
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The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.
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Asda to cut 475 jobs and reduce hybrid working
By Unknown November 07, 2024
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The retailer says it is restructuring the business amid a challenging market.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact
By Unknown November 06, 2024
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Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.
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Primark considers investing outside UK due to Budget
By Unknown November 06, 2024
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The chief executive is concerned that the High Street will "bear the weight" of tax rises.
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
£15 jeans 'more durable' than £150 pair in tests
By Unknown November 05, 2024
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University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'.
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Monday, November 4, 2024
Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end
By Unknown November 04, 2024
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Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?
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The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres
By Unknown November 04, 2024
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A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.
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Sunday, November 3, 2024
The house paints that promise much more than colour
By Unknown November 03, 2024
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Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.
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Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike
By Unknown November 03, 2024
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The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.
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US jobs growth slows sharply as election looms
By Unknown November 03, 2024
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Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, much lower than the 223,000 created in September, figures show.
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Value for Money tsar linked to string of overspends
By Unknown November 03, 2024
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David Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament's restoration and HS2.
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Six ways the Budget will affect you if you're under 25
By Unknown November 03, 2024
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Among the policies announced by the chancellor, some will have a direct impact on younger people.
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Friday, November 1, 2024
Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike
By Unknown November 01, 2024
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The union representing more than 30,000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday.
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US jobs growth slows as presidential election looms
By Unknown November 01, 2024
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Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, much lower than the 223,000 created in September, figures show.
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Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages
By Unknown November 01, 2024
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Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.
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Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages. from BBC News https://...