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Saturday, November 30, 2024

'I got quick cash in my account but it was too good to be true'

Criminals are conning young people into using their bank accounts to launder money, fraud experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ldvg3...

Top-selling mobile games break rules on loot boxes

Ads for games are meant to say if they contain loot boxes - BBC News has found most do not. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hVZWi...

Friday, November 29, 2024

Pension credit applications rise after cut in winter fuel payments

A big jump in pensioners applying for the means-tested benefit came after ministers limited winter fuel payments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FJz1A...

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Uber probed by US regulator over subscription plan

The ride-hailing giant says it received inquiries from the FTC about Uber One cancellation procedures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BpobH...

'It's so easy to lie': A fifth of children use fake age on social media

The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y5W9V...

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people

AI services that can describe pictures and scenes are helping the visually impaired. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNsi7...

Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul

The government wants more young people in work as it aims to boost the overall employment rate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/USqzv...

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

MPs brand UK financial regulator 'incompetent'

A report by a group of MPs and peers called for the Financial Conduct Authority to be overhauled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/maRUZ...

Macy's employee hid more than $130m in delivery expenses

An employee "intentionally" concealed expenses related to package deliveries, the retailer says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pUwmi...

Monday, November 25, 2024

Barclays fined £40m over 'reckless' Qatar fundraising

The UK's financial watchdog says investors did not have all the information they should have had. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NjQ2M...

What are my rights if my home is flooded?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of flood damage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Ymyl...

Wales tourism tax plans to be published

Visitors might pay a charge when staying overnight in Wales under plans to be outlined later. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g5ki3...

'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off? from BBC News https://ift.tt/KPwxb...

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m

The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices". from BBC News https://ift.tt/KEAdo...

'I was scammed out of £75k by Martin Lewis deepfake advert'

Des Healey lost £76,000 in a scam using a deepfake of Martin Lewis and Elon Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8FMCo...

'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees

Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yer3B...

Saturday, November 23, 2024

The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible

Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U8HyN...

Friday, November 22, 2024

How family firms could be affected by Budget tax rises

Farmers have dominated the debate over changes to inheritance tax – but the issue is much wider than that. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6l4Lc...

Temu owner's shares slump as China slowdown hits sales

US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5KfIZ...

Self-made Indian billionaire faces biggest test after US fraud charges

The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ewqog...

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Liverpool Street remains busiest station in UK

The increased use of the Elizabeth line has led to a rise in people using the station, data shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mI10S...

More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy

The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QN9Bu...

Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud

Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A7cm2...

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Shipping giant to move operations from major port

Maersk says it will stop using Felixstowe when its larger ships dock in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VW4fD...

Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans

India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/60CSa...

UK's largest retailers warn Budget will lead to job cuts

Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VHtQ6...

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year

Sir Keir Starmer met Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit of global economic leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rFhLU...

Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was "a kind of Mozart". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qy8js...

Monday, November 18, 2024

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says

But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BihPs...

'London-style' bus services promised for England with £1bn boost

The Department for Transport says funding will be allocated based on levels of deprivation and population. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M5Xco...

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Billions at stake in court battle over North Sea oil

Lawyers and campaigners have made their arguments before Lord Ericht in Edinburgh this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gTB8Q...

X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pegvS...

Saturday, November 16, 2024

UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oc60g...

Typhoo Tea teeters on the brink of administration

The loss-making firm is attempting a turnaround amid a break-in and fire at its former factory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GcCuK...

Friday, November 15, 2024

What is Rachel Reeves' plan for pension funds?

The chancellor says she wants to “fire up the UK’s economy” with a "Canadian-style" pensions model. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rzdsO...

The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction

Infowars was auctioned as part of a defamation ruling after Jones falsely called the Sandy Hook School shooting a hoax. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cmfxg...

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Car buyer payouts over loan scandal could be delayed

Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHeSC...

JD Sports boss warns prices will rise due to Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said firms will have to absorb higher taxes through their profits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/12bge...

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian

The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TDOGI...

Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t0bZG...

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Energy smart meter issues creating north-south divide

Technology differences mean meters in northern England and Scotland may not work properly, energy firm body admits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3GBSh...

Factory to make blades as part of £1bn deal

The deal secured by the Hull facility is for the East Anglia TWO project off the Suffolk coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0yknX...

Monday, November 11, 2024

Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JO0yI...

Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls

Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BweoD...

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nThlU...

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks

Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wq07D...

The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops

The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J9RwI...

Saturday, November 9, 2024

China is trying to fix its economy - Trump could derail those plans

Trump won the election on a platform of steep import taxes, including tariffs as high as 60% on China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S2VCM...

Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money? from BBC News https://ift.tt/OFlIJ...

Friday, November 8, 2024

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vmNRG...

Thursday, November 7, 2024

US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vyOPN...

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G6HZ7...

Asda to cut 475 jobs and reduce hybrid working

The retailer says it is restructuring the business amid a challenging market. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bNsVq...

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact

Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V9aME...

Primark considers investing outside UK due to Budget

The chief executive is concerned that the High Street will "bear the weight" of tax rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tlIEX...

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

£15 jeans 'more durable' than £150 pair in tests

University of Leeds test clothes to advise fast fashion industry and results 'surprising'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J5kBK...

Monday, November 4, 2024

Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end

Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto? from BBC News https://ift.tt/LOE6T...

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YU9Op...

Sunday, November 3, 2024

The house paints that promise much more than colour

Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FjkAl...

Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pRHWz...

US jobs growth slows sharply as election looms

Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, much lower than the 223,000 created in September, figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cdVMJ...

Value for Money tsar linked to string of overspends

David Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament's restoration and HS2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/foZSV...

Six ways the Budget will affect you if you're under 25

Among the policies announced by the chancellor, some will have a direct impact on younger people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7KQXM...

Friday, November 1, 2024

Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike

The union representing more than 30,000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dP6R...

US jobs growth slows as presidential election looms

Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, much lower than the 223,000 created in September, figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqaOL...

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DGOpe...

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://...