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Northern Ireland Brexit deal: At-a-glance

What does the new Windsor Framework agreement between the UK and the EU include? URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64790193?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA What does the new Windsor Framework agreement between the UK and the EU include? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64790193 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:50:01 GMT

Japan ad giant Dentsu named in Olympics bid-rigging complaint

It comes after months of investigations into alleged corruption in the planning and sponsorship of the event. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64794720?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA It comes after months of investigations into alleged corruption in the planning and sponsorship of the event. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64794720 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:08:24 GMT

Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams

Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64790657?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64790657 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:37:31 GMT

Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Florida's governor. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64792926?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Florida's governor. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64792926 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:49:58 GMT

Canada bans TikTok on government devices

The federal government says the video app is an "unacceptable" risk to privacy and security. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64792894?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The federal government says the video app is an "unacceptable" risk to privacy and security. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64792894 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:18:44 GMT

Lidl limits sales of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers

The discount supermarket follows rivals by restricting sales of certain fruit and vegetables. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64785676?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The discount supermarket follows rivals by restricting sales of certain fruit and vegetables. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64785676 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:44:27 GMT

Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says

Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64781374?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64781374 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:55:33 GMT

The high-tech weeding machines cutting herbicide use

Using AI technology, the latest weeding systems can automatically find and spray individual weeds. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64742513?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Using AI technology, the latest weeding systems can automatically find and spray individual weeds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64742513 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:10:00 GMT

Cost of living: Ofgem price cap leads to debate over energy bill support

Ofgem's price cap will mean the cost to the government for energy support will be less than initially thought. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64748135?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Ofgem's price cap will mean the cost to the government for energy support will be less than initially thought. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64748135 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:06:04 GMT

Job centre staff to get bonuses for getting people work

The government's pilot scheme aims to get more Universal Credit claimants into employment. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64776968?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The government's pilot scheme aims to get more Universal Credit claimants into employment. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64776968 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:02:38 GMT

Britishvolt bought by Australian firm Recharge Industries

Recharge Industries will pay £4bn for Britishvolt, the start-up that collapsed in January. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64754879?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Recharge Industries will pay £4bn for Britishvolt, the start-up that collapsed in January. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64754879 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:51:59 GMT

Labour says UK risks falling behind Poland

Sir Keir Starmer says that without new policies, living standards will fall below those in eastern Europe. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64780112?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Sir Keir Starmer says that without new policies, living standards will fall below those in eastern Europe. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64780112 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:30:05 GMT

Fruit and vegetable shortages 'to last four weeks', says George Eustice

The former environment secretary said supermarkets have to "work to get it right" on supplies. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64776969?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The former environment secretary said supermarkets have to "work to get it right" on supplies. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64776969 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:50:59 GMT

The pub bosses that closed their kitchens to stay afloat

Soaring gas, food and staffing costs have made some pubs move away hot meals. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64557630?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Soaring gas, food and staffing costs have made some pubs move away hot meals. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64557630 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:33:41 GMT

A million households can apply for £400 energy rebate

Almost a million households can now apply for winter energy payments, but it could still take weeks. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64760411?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Almost a million households can now apply for winter energy payments, but it could still take weeks. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64760411 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:31:17 GMT

TSSA rail union accepts pay deal from train companies

The TSSA union says its 3,000 members have accepted an offer including a two-year 9% pay deal. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64756141?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The TSSA union says its 3,000 members have accepted an offer including a two-year 9% pay deal. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64756141 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:40:42 GMT

Two million air fryers recalled in US over burn hazard

Cosori has received reports of air fryers catching fire and causing minor burns and property damage. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64752726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Cosori has received reports of air fryers catching fire and causing minor burns and property damage. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64752726 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:46:17 GMT

Cost of Living: Trainer sales go down after Covid pandemic spike

Sukhvir Singh Sohal opened a sneaker shop in Glasgow and still thinks it's a lucrative business. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-64756358?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Sukhvir Singh Sohal opened a sneaker shop in Glasgow and still thinks it's a lucrative business. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-64756358 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:55:21 GMT

Signal would 'walk' from UK if Online Safety Bill undermined encryption

Bosses of the messaging app fear the Online Safety Bill could force it to weaken its users' security. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64584001?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Bosses of the messaging app fear the Online Safety Bill could force it to weaken its users' security. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64584001 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:22:49 GMT

UK phone repair apprenticeship needed, says firm

Repair firm says there is no industry standard training for fixing smartphones and other devices. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64704104?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Repair firm says there is no industry standard training for fixing smartphones and other devices. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64704104 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 04:15:28 GMT

Is it cheaper to study in a coffee shop or at home?

As prices rise, are there cheaper places than home to work or study? URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64708230?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA As prices rise, are there cheaper places than home to work or study? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64708230 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:08:24 GMT

US billionaire financier Thomas Lee found dead at 78

The private equity pioneer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Manhattan office, local media report. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64753081?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The private equity pioneer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Manhattan office, local media report. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64753081 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:49:21 GMT

How hospitals could avoid future PPE chaos

Innovative ways to use personal protective equipment have emerged since the Covid-19 pandemic. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64718017?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Innovative ways to use personal protective equipment have emerged since the Covid-19 pandemic. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64718017 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:26:43 GMT

Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson arrested for fraud scheme

Mr Watson "directed a scheme to defraud investors" of millions of dollars, federal prosecutors claim. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64726729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Mr Watson "directed a scheme to defraud investors" of millions of dollars, federal prosecutors claim. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64726729 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 23:32:05 GMT

Pasta price doubles to 95p as cost of basics rises

While overall price rises in the UK slow, food inflation may not have peaked yet, research suggests. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64732404?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA While overall price rises in the UK slow, food inflation may not have peaked yet, research suggests. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64732404 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:06:39 GMT

Fruit and vegetable shortage could last until May, say growers

UK growers delay planting crops due to high energy prices, producers say. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64743704?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA UK growers delay planting crops due to high energy prices, producers say. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64743704 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:05:44 GMT

European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices

The organisation, which has around 32,000 employees, says the measure is to increase cybersecurity. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64743991?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The organisation, which has around 32,000 employees, says the measure is to increase cybersecurity. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64743991 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:27:40 GMT

Sam Bankman-Fried hit with four new criminal charges

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of making more than 300 illegal political donations. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64740128?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of making more than 300 illegal political donations. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64740128 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:15:04 GMT

Food poverty: Therese Coffey under fire over work longer hours comment

Therese Coffey is accused of blaming poor people after she suggests those struggling could work more. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64745258?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Therese Coffey is accused of blaming poor people after she suggests those struggling could work more. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64745258 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:26:07 GMT

US names businessman Ajay Banga to lead World Bank

Raised in India, Ajay Banga led Mastercard for more than a decade. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64749103?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Raised in India, Ajay Banga led Mastercard for more than a decade. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64749103 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:41:36 GMT

Vegetable shortages could last for up to a month

The environment secretary says shortages of some fruit and vegetables could go on for up to four weeks. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64743775?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The environment secretary says shortages of some fruit and vegetables could go on for up to four weeks. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64743775 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:51:00 GMT

Steel industry concerned over speed of energy help

UK Steel says plans for government support is welcome, but fears more job cuts in the industry. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64741323?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA UK Steel says plans for government support is welcome, but fears more job cuts in the industry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64741323 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:14:46 GMT

Matugga rum: Why a couple opened a distillery in Scotland

Paul and Jacine Rutasikwa explain why they moved to Scotland to set up a rum distillery, for the CEO Secrets series. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64719180?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Paul and Jacine Rutasikwa explain why they moved to Scotland to set up a rum distillery, for the CEO Secrets series. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64719180 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:42:16 GMT

Qantas: Australian airline's profits soar after record Covid losses

The A$1bn profit follows a troubled few years for the airline, full of delays, staff shortages and criticism. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64740570?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The A$1bn profit follows a troubled few years for the airline, full of delays, staff shortages and criticism. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64740570 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:31:56 GMT

Japanese motor giants announce biggest pay rises in decades

Toyota and Honda are the latest Japanese companies to increase wages as prices in the country jump. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64740171?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Toyota and Honda are the latest Japanese companies to increase wages as prices in the country jump. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64740171 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:10:52 GMT

Arsenal Women earn 30% more but still behind men

Accounts show a boost in earnings, but the women's team still earns far less than some male players. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64735639?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Accounts show a boost in earnings, but the women's team still earns far less than some male players. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64735639 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:09:13 GMT

Aldi joins Asda and Morrisons in fruit and veg limits

The supermarket says it is introducing limits because of shortages of certain produce. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64729317?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The supermarket says it is introducing limits because of shortages of certain produce. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64729317 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:08:42 GMT

Lloyds Banking Group hits back at criticism over savings rates

The boss of the bank says it is focused on making ends meet for those customers with less money. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64729549?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The boss of the bank says it is focused on making ends meet for those customers with less money. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64729549 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:36:57 GMT

What's behind the fruit and veg shortages?

Supply issues have led several supermarkets to limit sales of fresh produce. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64718826?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Supply issues have led several supermarkets to limit sales of fresh produce. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64718826 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:38:56 GMT

British Steel plans to close ovens and cut 260 jobs

The Chinese-owned company says it is proposing cuts at its Scunthorpe site due to economic challenges. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64729316?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The Chinese-owned company says it is proposing cuts at its Scunthorpe site due to economic challenges. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64729316 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:29:16 GMT

Train information systems working again after outage

National Rail says some systems, including journey planners, have been fixed after a earlier fault. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64729314?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA National Rail says some systems, including journey planners, have been fixed after a earlier fault. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64729314 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:38:59 GMT

Starbucks launches olive oil coffee drinks in Italy

The world's biggest coffee chain entered the Italian market in 2018 and has around 20 stores in the country. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64727626?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The world's biggest coffee chain entered the Italian market in 2018 and has around 20 stores in the country. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64727626 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 04:19:38 GMT

My Money: 'I have 25p left in my bank account'

Alannah, a 27-year-old blogger from Scotland, shares her weekly spending diary. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64386700?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Alannah, a 27-year-old blogger from Scotland, shares her weekly spending diary. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64386700 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:34:50 GMT

Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination

But a Hindu advocacy group says the ordinance "unfairly singles out and targets an entire community". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64727735?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA But a Hindu advocacy group says the ordinance "unfairly singles out and targets an entire community". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64727735 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:01:23 GMT

US Supreme Court wary of removing tech firms' legal shield

A bereaved family accuses YouTube of abetting a terrorist group by recommending its videos to users. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64727712?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A bereaved family accuses YouTube of abetting a terrorist group by recommending its videos to users. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64727712 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:28:30 GMT

Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal

Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64717453?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64717453 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:57:57 GMT

British Steel to cut jobs amid fears for industry

The Chinese-owned firm will cut 300 jobs at its Scunthorpe plant. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64725229?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The Chinese-owned firm will cut 300 jobs at its Scunthorpe plant. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64725229 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:11:28 GMT

Pret A Manger to scrap smoothies, frappes and milkshakes

It means customers paying £25 a month for a subscription will have fewer drinks to choose from. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64721251?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA It means customers paying £25 a month for a subscription will have fewer drinks to choose from. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64721251 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:03:24 GMT

Royal Mail overseas services return to post offices

Royal Mail's international postal services are running again after disruption caused by a cyber attack. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64718824?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Royal Mail's international postal services are running again after disruption caused by a cyber attack. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64718824 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:22:21 GMT

Fruit and veg shortage set to continue for weeks

Fresh produce is likely to be missing from shop shelves for several weeks, according to industry sources. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64718823?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Fresh produce is likely to be missing from shop shelves for several weeks, according to industry sources. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64718823 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:24:34 GMT

Energy firms told to pay compensation over wrong meters

The regulator says people should be compensated now if homes were wrongfully fitted with a prepayment meter. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64712363?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The regulator says people should be compensated now if homes were wrongfully fitted with a prepayment meter. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64712363 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:12:22 GMT

The tech helping people get a better night's sleep

Individuals suffering from insomnia are increasingly turning to tech for assistance. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64580342?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Individuals suffering from insomnia are increasingly turning to tech for assistance. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64580342 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:40 GMT

How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm

ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64514573?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64514573 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 01:04:10 GMT

Councils get more funds for vulnerable households

The Household Support Fund goes to local authorities in England to help those struggling the most. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64710703?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The Household Support Fund goes to local authorities in England to help those struggling the most. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64710703 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:01:47 GMT

Firms stick to four-day week after trial ends

A trial involving nearly 3,000 workers has found working shorter hours makes staff happier and healthier. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64669987?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A trial involving nearly 3,000 workers has found working shorter hours makes staff happier and healthier. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64669987 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:56 GMT

Twitter to charge users for text-message authentication

Elon Musk said Twitter was being "scammed" by phone companies over fake authentication-text costs URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64678260?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Elon Musk said Twitter was being "scammed" by phone companies over fake authentication-text costs https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64678260 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:33:16 GMT

UK supermarkets face tomato shortages

Harvests in Europe and Africa have been disrupted by bad weather, a retail body says. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64712361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Harvests in Europe and Africa have been disrupted by bad weather, a retail body says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64712361 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:58:57 GMT

Russia's economy shrinks by less than expected

Despite widespread sanctions, the country's economy fared better last year than many analysts forecast. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64708832?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Despite widespread sanctions, the country's economy fared better last year than many analysts forecast. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64708832 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:43:53 GMT

Tesco boosts staff pay by a further 7%

The supermarket has raised its workers' pay three times in the the last 10 months. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64708830?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The supermarket has raised its workers' pay three times in the the last 10 months. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64708830 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:59:58 GMT

Cost of living: Future fall in energy bills may prompt return of switching

A typical domestic energy bill will rise in April but there are fresh forecasts of subsequent falls. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64706726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A typical domestic energy bill will rise in April but there are fresh forecasts of subsequent falls. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64706726 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:35:04 GMT

Drax: Selby power station workers walk out in pay dispute

Workers at the UK's biggest power station stage the first of nine scheduled strikes over pay. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-64704127?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Workers at the UK's biggest power station stage the first of nine scheduled strikes over pay. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-64704127 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:01:05 GMT

Home asking prices £14 rise smallest for 22 years

Property website Rightmove says the increase in average price tags is the lowest it has ever recorded. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64703234?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Property website Rightmove says the increase in average price tags is the lowest it has ever recorded. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64703234 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:43:48 GMT

Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China

The firm says its Punk IPA and other beers will be brewed in the country by the end of next month. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64700857?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The firm says its Punk IPA and other beers will be brewed in the country by the end of next month. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64700857 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:12:39 GMT

Bus cuts: How a city's bus service was quietly cut in half

Britain's bus network has shrunk by 14%, but some places have been harder hit, BBC analysis finds. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64651414?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Britain's bus network has shrunk by 14%, but some places have been harder hit, BBC analysis finds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64651414 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:10:49 GMT

The race across Europe to build green steel plants

A project is under way in northern Sweden which will drastically cut CO2 emissions in making steel. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64538296?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A project is under way in northern Sweden which will drastically cut CO2 emissions in making steel. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64538296 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:03:43 GMT

Strikes update: How Monday 20 February’s walkouts will affect you

What you need to know about ambulance and Border Force workers' strikes, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64677582?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA What you need to know about ambulance and Border Force workers' strikes, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64677582 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 17:04:12 GMT

Brexit: What can we expect from a deal on NI Protocol?

With talk of an agreement as early as next week, what could the UK-EU compromise look like? URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-64685125?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA With talk of an agreement as early as next week, what could the UK-EU compromise look like? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-64685125 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 07:46:06 GMT

Meta to introduce paid-for verification for Instagram

The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64697560?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64697560 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 16:38:15 GMT

Co-op cuts best before dates from 150 fruit and veg products

Shoppers will be asked to use their judgement as to whether fruit and veg has gone off. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64654126?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Shoppers will be asked to use their judgement as to whether fruit and veg has gone off. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64654126 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:38:17 GMT

Why is the UK economy lagging behind the US, Germany and others?

Projections suggest the UK recovering slower than other countries - and the reasons go beyond Brexit. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64661791?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Projections suggest the UK recovering slower than other countries - and the reasons go beyond Brexit. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64661791 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:23:36 GMT

Amazon calls staff back to office three days a week

The firm joins a slew of other companies that are tightening remote work rules. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64683267?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The firm joins a slew of other companies that are tightening remote work rules. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64683267 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:15:37 GMT

Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim confirms Qatari bid to buy Premier League club

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jaber Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar's biggest banks, confirms a bid to buy Manchester United. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64684703?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jaber Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar's biggest banks, confirms a bid to buy Manchester United. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64684703 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:33:34 GMT

US food sanitation firm fined after children worked nights

More than 100 teenagers, ages 13-17, worked for a sanitation company, the Department of Labor says. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64683265?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA More than 100 teenagers, ages 13-17, worked for a sanitation company, the Department of Labor says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64683265 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:44:38 GMT

Transpennine: True extent of cancellations revealed

The rail franchise pulled far more trains than any other operator, figures released by the regulator show. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64680175?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The rail franchise pulled far more trains than any other operator, figures released by the regulator show. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64680175 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:07:06 GMT

Bus £2 fare cap extended for three months

The government support comes after warnings hundreds of services could be cut if funding ended. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64678990?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The government support comes after warnings hundreds of services could be cut if funding ended. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64678990 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:21:33 GMT

Purplebricks: Struggling online estate agent puts itself up for sale

The online estate agent launches a strategic review as it expects to lose up to £20m this year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64678984?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The online estate agent launches a strategic review as it expects to lose up to £20m this year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64678984 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:38:28 GMT

Germany: Flights cancelled as strikes wipe out air travel

More than 2,300 flights, affecting 300,000 passengers, have been cancelled across Germany. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64675515?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA More than 2,300 flights, affecting 300,000 passengers, have been cancelled across Germany. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64675515 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:31:52 GMT

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years

The long-serving Google employee is one of the highest-profile females in Silicon Valley. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64675997?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The long-serving Google employee is one of the highest-profile females in Silicon Valley. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64675997 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:17:17 GMT

NatWest boss gets £5m payout as mortgage profits soar

Chief executive Alison Rose was handed a bumper pay package for 2022, as the bank's profits hit £5.1bn. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64667668?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Chief executive Alison Rose was handed a bumper pay package for 2022, as the bank's profits hit £5.1bn. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64667668 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:14:59 GMT

Oil giant accused of Australia dolphin deaths

A former employee alleges Santos' oil spill led to far greater damage on marine life than reported. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64671695?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A former employee alleges Santos' oil spill led to far greater damage on marine life than reported. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-64671695 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 04:15:46 GMT

Bao Fan: Chinese tech banker's firm reports him missing

Bao Fan's company China Renaissance says they've not been able to make contact with their chairman. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64672095?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Bao Fan's company China Renaissance says they've not been able to make contact with their chairman. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64672095 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:48:29 GMT

What's the cheapest way to stay warm in bed?

How could you keep warm at night for the lowest cost? URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64559402?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA How could you keep warm at night for the lowest cost? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64559402 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:24:42 GMT

US regulator charges cryptocrash boss Do Kwon with fraud

Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been accused of "orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto" scheme. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64671745?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been accused of "orchestrating a multi-billion dollar crypto" scheme. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64671745 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:25:15 GMT

Bottled water booming despite worries over waste

Forecasts suggest sales of bottled water will continue to grow, despite worries over plastic waste. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64635190?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Forecasts suggest sales of bottled water will continue to grow, despite worries over plastic waste. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64635190 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:33:16 GMT

Man Utd sale: Qatari bid for Old Trafford club expected as deadline approaches

As Friday's deadline approaches, who will join Sir Jim Ratcliffe in submitting a bid to buy Manchester United? URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64617640?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA As Friday's deadline approaches, who will join Sir Jim Ratcliffe in submitting a bid to buy Manchester United? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64617640 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:36:38 GMT

Tesla recalls some of its cars with self-driving software

US safety officials say the recall will affect nearly 363,000 vehicles. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64665913?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA US safety officials say the recall will affect nearly 363,000 vehicles. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64665913 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:55:00 GMT

Rail workers to stage more strikes in pay dispute

The RMT union announces a series of new strikes in March and April. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64661647?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The RMT union announces a series of new strikes in March and April. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64661647 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:57:17 GMT

Strikes Update: How Friday 17 February’s walkouts will affect you

What you need to know about Border Force and ambulance workers' strikes. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64651784?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA What you need to know about Border Force and ambulance workers' strikes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64651784 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:02:50 GMT

Postal workers vote to strike again

Royal Mail staff have voted to continue strike action over pay, jobs and conditions. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64661648?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Royal Mail staff have voted to continue strike action over pay, jobs and conditions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64661648 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:01:41 GMT

Tesla accused of firing workers over union campaign

Labour organisers say the firings of more than 30 staff were illegal retaliation. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64665911?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Labour organisers say the firings of more than 30 staff were illegal retaliation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64665911 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:37:28 GMT

David Malpass: World Bank leader who was called climate denier quits

The White House has called for reforms to make the World Bank more responsive to climate issues. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64657711?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The White House has called for reforms to make the World Bank more responsive to climate issues. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64657711 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:13:41 GMT