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'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI'

The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68411456 The women enrolling on artificial intelligence training courses to boost their job prospects. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68411456 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:02:42 GMT

Tories explore scrapping non-dom tax status

The chancellor is exploring the idea of scrapping the status in order to deliver tax cuts for millions. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68432487 The chancellor is exploring the idea of scrapping the status in order to deliver tax cuts for millions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68432487 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:39:26 GMT

Oprah Winfrey to leave board of WeightWatchers

The celebrity recently revealed she used weight-loss drugs as a "maintenance tool." URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68432710?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The celebrity recently revealed she used weight-loss drugs as a "maintenance tool." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68432710 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:55:54 GMT

Winklevoss crypto firm Gemini to return $1.1bn to customers

Gemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss - known for their legal dispute with Facebook. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68432478?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Gemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss - known for their legal dispute with Facebook. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68432478 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 02:34:01 GMT

US lawmakers reach deal to temporarily avert government shutdown

The tentative budget agreement still needs to be voted on by the full House and Senate. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68432397?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The tentative budget agreement still needs to be voted on by the full House and Senate. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68432397 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:38:50 GMT

Wendy's denies plans for surge pricing after backlash

The fast food company says it has no plans to raise prices during busy periods. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68427039?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The fast food company says it has no plans to raise prices during busy periods. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68427039 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:58:20 GMT

Catalonia's farmers demand more help over drought

As Spain continues to be blighted by a lack of rain, farmers want more government assistance. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68401814?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA As Spain continues to be blighted by a lack of rain, farmers want more government assistance. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68401814 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:05:18 GMT

Family lose £165 Ryanair check-in dispute

An airline dispute resolution scheme ruled that had Damian Lloyd had checked out his family. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68404575?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA An airline dispute resolution scheme ruled that had Damian Lloyd had checked out his family. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68404575 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:01:42 GMT

Disney plans $8.5bn merger for ailing India unit

It is combining forces with Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani - Asia's richest man. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68427037?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA It is combining forces with Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani - Asia's richest man. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68427037 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:54:07 GMT

Thames Water urges bills hike to avoid bailout

The company is reported to have lobbied the regulator to allow it to hike bills by 40% and face lower fines. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68423495?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The company is reported to have lobbied the regulator to allow it to hike bills by 40% and face lower fines. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68423495 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:26:21 GMT

Alan Bates: Toxic Post Office can't get its act together

The former sub-postmaster told the BBC that the Post Office's business model is "dead in the water". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68421924?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The former sub-postmaster told the BBC that the Post Office's business model is "dead in the water". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68421924 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:07:40 GMT

Tata confirms Somerset will host £4bn battery factory

It is predicted the huge factory will create 4,000 jobs and many more in the supply chain. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68412570?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA It is predicted the huge factory will create 4,000 jobs and many more in the supply chain. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68412570 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:14:55 GMT

Country Garden: China property giant faces liquidation petition

It follows a Hong Kong court order to liquidate rival property developer China Evergrande last month. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68420822?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA It follows a Hong Kong court order to liquidate rival property developer China Evergrande last month. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68420822 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 02:09:25 GMT

Apple winds down electric car project, reports say

The firm never acknowledged the project publicly but had recruited thousands of car engineers. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68420817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The firm never acknowledged the project publicly but had recruited thousands of car engineers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68420817 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:34:14 GMT

Why firms are racing to produce green ammonia

Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68230697?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Ammonia is essential for fertiliser production but producing it is carbon intensive. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68230697 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:04:21 GMT

Why Google's 'woke' AI problem won't be an easy fix

The firm paused its AI image generation tool after claims it was over-correcting against the risk of being racist. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68412620?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The firm paused its AI image generation tool after claims it was over-correcting against the risk of being racist. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68412620 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:01:18 GMT

Retro Renault 5 takes on EV challenge from China

Renault's boss says Europe "can't surrender" in the face of Chinese and US electric car manufacturing. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68419695?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Renault's boss says Europe "can't surrender" in the face of Chinese and US electric car manufacturing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68419695 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:01:49 GMT

HMRC slammed as phone line waits get even longer

Nearly two-thirds of callers to the tax authority had to wait longer than 10 minutes to get through. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68413088?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Nearly two-thirds of callers to the tax authority had to wait longer than 10 minutes to get through. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68413088 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:01:29 GMT

Currys rejects second takeover offer from US firm Elliott

The electronics chain says US company Elliot's £757m offer "significantly undervalued" it. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68416951?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The electronics chain says US company Elliot's £757m offer "significantly undervalued" it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68416951 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:12:41 GMT

Post Office boss under investigation, claims ex-chair

Henry Staunton makes shock allegation under oath to MPs in hearing about postmasters' compensation. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68411615?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Henry Staunton makes shock allegation under oath to MPs in hearing about postmasters' compensation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68411615 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:10:26 GMT

Food price inflation nears two-year low

Meat, fish and fruit prices fell while energy costs eased, the British Retail Consortium said. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/articles/c72g27e6pg3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Meat, fish and fruit prices fell while energy costs eased, the British Retail Consortium said. https://www.bbc.co.uk/articles/c72g27e6pg3o Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:27:12 GMT

PlayStation to axe 900 jobs and close London studio

The layoffs are the latest to hit the tech sector, which has seen big cutbacks worldwide since 2023. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68404704?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The layoffs are the latest to hit the tech sector, which has seen big cutbacks worldwide since 2023. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68404704 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:38:56 GMT

More music leaving TikTok over Universal Music row

At first artists signed to the label were removed, but now writers are being taken off the platform. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68412642?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA At first artists signed to the label were removed, but now writers are being taken off the platform. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68412642 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:41:45 GMT

Marks & Spencer raises pay in battle for supermarket staff

About 40,000 M&S staff will see their wages increase by more than 10% from April. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68404573?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA About 40,000 M&S staff will see their wages increase by more than 10% from April. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68404573 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:17:52 GMT

Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget next week

Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68411690?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68411690 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:45:30 GMT

Reading-London Paddington route set for overhaul

A spate of failures include broken rails, signal faults and passengers stranded due to damaged cables. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-68402089?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A spate of failures include broken rails, signal faults and passengers stranded due to damaged cables. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-68402089 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:58:29 GMT

Top Disney movies boss steps down in shakeup

Sean Bailey, the boss of the media giant's live-action film studio, stepped down after 15 years. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68410416?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Sean Bailey, the boss of the media giant's live-action film studio, stepped down after 15 years. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68410416 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:54:06 GMT

Will global energy prices fall this year?

Electricity, gas and oil prices all face numerous pressures over the next 12 months. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68357528?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Electricity, gas and oil prices all face numerous pressures over the next 12 months. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68357528 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:02:35 GMT

Hunt must spell out how tax cuts would be paid for - IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank says the case for cutting taxes is "weak". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68406450?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank says the case for cutting taxes is "weak". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68406450 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:01:58 GMT

US challenges Kroger Albertsons deal warning of higher prices

The Federal Trade Commission says combining Kroger and Albertsons would be bad for American shoppers. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68409028?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The Federal Trade Commission says combining Kroger and Albertsons would be bad for American shoppers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68409028 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:17:52 GMT

Boeing review finds 'disconnect' on safety

A report ordered by the government finds "gaps in Boeing's safety journey". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68409029?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A report ordered by the government finds "gaps in Boeing's safety journey". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68409029 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:10:09 GMT

Post Office victims' compensation payouts to be sped up

Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be brought forward. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68404568?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be brought forward. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68404568 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:49:49 GMT

Lord Jacob Rothschild: Financier dies aged 87

In a statement on Monday, his family called Lord Rothschild "a towering presence in many peoples' lives". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68404567?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA In a statement on Monday, his family called Lord Rothschild "a towering presence in many peoples' lives". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68404567 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:17:16 GMT

Housebuilders face probe from competition watchdog

Evidence of information sharing which could have affected house prices has been found by the regulator. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68400504?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Evidence of information sharing which could have affected house prices has been found by the regulator. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68400504 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:28:02 GMT

George Michael coin unveiled by the Royal Mint

The new coin shows the Wham! singer in his signature Faith look. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68381264?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The new coin shows the Wham! singer in his signature Faith look. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68381264 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:24:10 GMT

Some diverse areas of England face car insurance 'ethnicity penalty'

BBC Verify finds higher quotes in parts of England even after crime and accident rates are included. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68349396?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA BBC Verify finds higher quotes in parts of England even after crime and accident rates are included. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68349396 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:29:05 GMT

More people in early 20s out of work from ill health than early 40s - study

A Resolution Foundation report is calling for action to support young people's mental health. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68399392?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A Resolution Foundation report is calling for action to support young people's mental health. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68399392 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:57:32 GMT

India ICICI bank: 'My bank manager stole $1.9m from my account'

Shveta Sharma accuses the bank manager at ICICI bank of pulling an elaborate con. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68361158?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Shveta Sharma accuses the bank manager at ICICI bank of pulling an elaborate con. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68361158 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:20:38 GMT

Why some cyber-attacks hit harder than others

The British Library has been hobbled for months by a cyber-attack and experts warn of similar damage ahead. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68225892?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The British Library has been hobbled for months by a cyber-attack and experts warn of similar damage ahead. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68225892 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:07:36 GMT

Leasehold flats: 'I wish I had never touched them'

The BBC talks to people about their experiences in leasehold flats before a bill for reform is discussed. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68396525?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The BBC talks to people about their experiences in leasehold flats before a bill for reform is discussed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68396525 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:07 GMT

HS2: Midlands and northern England to get 'reallocated' funds

Labour says the plans are a "reannouncement" of funds from scrapping parts of the high-speed line. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68396567?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Labour says the plans are a "reannouncement" of funds from scrapping parts of the high-speed line. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68396567 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:09:10 GMT

What’s gone wrong at Royal Mail?

Lost letters, big losses and calls for reform: BBC Panorama speaks to customers and insiders. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68382286?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Lost letters, big losses and calls for reform: BBC Panorama speaks to customers and insiders. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68382286 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:01:07 GMT

Ryanair warns of higher fares in summer due to lack of planes

The airline's boss, Michael O'Leary, said prices could rise by 10% this summer due to capacity constraints. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68398421?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The airline's boss, Michael O'Leary, said prices could rise by 10% this summer due to capacity constraints. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68398421 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:32 GMT

Red Sea attacks delaying goods and pushing up costs, firms say

Houthi attacks are increasing costs and causing delays, the British Chambers of Commerce says. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68398413?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Houthi attacks are increasing costs and causing delays, the British Chambers of Commerce says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68398413 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:01:05 GMT

Post Office hires ex-police to check its investigators in Horizon scandal

The Post Office says the team will look into allegations that have emerged during a public inquiry. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68382976?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The Post Office says the team will look into allegations that have emerged during a public inquiry. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68382976 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:55:39 GMT

Piers Morgan and Oprah Winfrey 'deepfaked' for US influencer's ads

Piers Morgan and Oprah have criticised the use of AI deepfake ads used to promote a "manifestation" guide. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67703018?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Piers Morgan and Oprah have criticised the use of AI deepfake ads used to promote a "manifestation" guide. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67703018 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:03:30 GMT

RMT leader Mick Lynch gives Jeremy Corbyn general election backing

The former Labour leader is the independent MP for Islington North after being suspended from the party. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68393822?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The former Labour leader is the independent MP for Islington North after being suspended from the party. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68393822 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 22:35:23 GMT

AI chip firm Nvidia valued at $2tn

Booming business at Nvidia sees investors bet the AI revolution will live up to its "hype". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68387018?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Booming business at Nvidia sees investors bet the AI revolution will live up to its "hype". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68387018 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:07:12 GMT

Budget 2024: When it is and what will it mean for my money?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out the government's tax and spending plans in the spring Budget. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68359756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out the government's tax and spending plans in the spring Budget. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68359756 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:30:13 GMT

Ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells stripped of CBE

The former chief executive has been formally stripped of the honour following the Horizon IT scandal. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68384240?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The former chief executive has been formally stripped of the honour following the Horizon IT scandal. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68384240 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:09:42 GMT

Serco ordered to stop scanning leisure staff faces

The data watchdog orders Serco Leisure to stop using facial recognition technology on its employees. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68374258?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The data watchdog orders Serco Leisure to stop using facial recognition technology on its employees. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68374258 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:13:05 GMT

Husband 'made millions' by eavesdropping on BP wife

The spouse of a BP deal manager allegedly picked up details of a takeover while they both worked from home. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68379318?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The spouse of a BP deal manager allegedly picked up details of a takeover while they both worked from home. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68379318 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:31:02 GMT

Boeing: Aviation giant displays crisis management at Asia's top airshow

The airshow is Boeing's first major aviation event since a mid-air incident on an Alaska Airlines flight. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68292714?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The airshow is Boeing's first major aviation event since a mid-air incident on an Alaska Airlines flight. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68292714 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:30:56 GMT

Vice Media cuts hundreds of jobs and stops publishing on website

Vice Media Group filed for bankruptcy in May and was bought by Fortress Investment Group. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68377742?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Vice Media Group filed for bankruptcy in May and was bought by Fortress Investment Group. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68377742 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 02:11:12 GMT

How AI is helping the search for extraterrestrial life

Artificial intelligence software is being used to look for signs of alien lifeforms. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68346015?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Artificial intelligence software is being used to look for signs of alien lifeforms. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68346015 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:01:15 GMT

The 'mind-bending' bionic arm powered by AI

BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out a high-tech prosthetic promising a 'full range of human motion'. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68368439?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out a high-tech prosthetic promising a 'full range of human motion'. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68368439 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:07:18 GMT

Energy bills expected to fall as new Ofgem price cap is announced

Domestic gas and electricity bills could fall sharply in April but many are still struggling to pay. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68353627?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Domestic gas and electricity bills could fall sharply in April but many are still struggling to pay. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68353627 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:06:46 GMT

Reddit moves forward with share listing plan

The filing offers a glimpse of the company's efforts to turn online popularity into profit. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68372755?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The filing offers a glimpse of the company's efforts to turn online popularity into profit. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68372755 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:25:41 GMT

Tony's Chocoloney sued by Milka over copycat campaign

Milka manufacturer Mondalez is taking legal action against Tony's for mimicking its bar in a new campaign. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68375750?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Milka manufacturer Mondalez is taking legal action against Tony's for mimicking its bar in a new campaign. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68375750 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:16:36 GMT

Mortgage lenders rapidly changing interest rates

HSBC, NatWest and Virgin Money are all increasing mortgage rates continuing a frantic start to the year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68374500?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA HSBC, NatWest and Virgin Money are all increasing mortgage rates continuing a frantic start to the year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68374500 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:31:18 GMT

Post Office victims set to be cleared under new law

Government announces plans for legislation to exonerate sub-postmasters wrongly convicted over faulty software. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68369015?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Government announces plans for legislation to exonerate sub-postmasters wrongly convicted over faulty software. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68369015 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:30:14 GMT

Vauxhall to build electric vans at Luton plant from 2025

The plans are expected to secure the long-term future of the factory and 1,500 jobs. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68367262?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The plans are expected to secure the long-term future of the factory and 1,500 jobs. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68367262 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:39:31 GMT

Lloyds sets aside £450m for motor finance probe

An investigation into whether people paid too much interest to buy car deals was launched last month. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68367430?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA An investigation into whether people paid too much interest to buy car deals was launched last month. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68367430 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:40:57 GMT

Japan's main stock index closes above 1989 record high

The benchmark Nikkei 225 closed at 39,098.68 on Thursday, surpassing the all-time high set 34 years ago. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68313411?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The benchmark Nikkei 225 closed at 39,098.68 on Thursday, surpassing the all-time high set 34 years ago. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68313411 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:25:20 GMT

Nvidia: Chip giant posts record sales as boss sees AI 'tipping point'

The chip giant's shares have soared by more than 200% in the last year, driven by the AI boom. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68366467?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The chip giant's shares have soared by more than 200% in the last year, driven by the AI boom. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68366467 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:39:09 GMT

Robot inventor: 'We had to adapt to the AI revolution'

Sandy Enoch of Robotical explains why he had to pivot his educational robot company due to AI. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68348353?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Sandy Enoch of Robotical explains why he had to pivot his educational robot company due to AI. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68348353 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:04:09 GMT

More drug than drink-driving arrests by some forces

Drug driving is becoming more prevalent in younger groups, says one of Britain's top police officers. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68361610?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Drug driving is becoming more prevalent in younger groups, says one of Britain's top police officers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68361610 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:01:13 GMT

Boeing 737 Max boss out after blowout

The company says leadership changes are meant to improve the quality and safety of its planes. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68364694?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The company says leadership changes are meant to improve the quality and safety of its planes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68364694 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:11:14 GMT

Google to fix AI picture bot after 'woke' criticism

Users fault Gemini for generating diverse images in inappropriate historical contexts. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68364690?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Users fault Gemini for generating diverse images in inappropriate historical contexts. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68364690 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:00:27 GMT

Starmer demands answers about BBC Horizon story

Rishi Sunak was asked at PMQs about axed 2016 investigation which might have cleared postmasters sooner. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68362392?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Rishi Sunak was asked at PMQs about axed 2016 investigation which might have cleared postmasters sooner. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68362392 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:54:21 GMT

Don't dry your iPhone in a bag of rice, says Apple

The popular remedy risks "small particles" entering the phone and causing damage, new advice says. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68357165?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The popular remedy risks "small particles" entering the phone and causing damage, new advice says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68357165 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:59:06 GMT

BT Tower: 'Iconic' landmark to be turned into a hotel after £275m sale

The well-known tower, which once dominated London's skyline, has been sold for £275m. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68352275?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The well-known tower, which once dominated London's skyline, has been sold for £275m. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68352275 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:15:19 GMT

King Charles banknotes to enter circulation in June

The new notes have been printed ready to use and will be used for the first time on 5 June. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68358277?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The new notes have been printed ready to use and will be used for the first time on 5 June. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68358277 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:15:22 GMT

Henry Staunton: Ex-Post Office chair escalates compensation row

Henry Staunton has released a note of a call with a senior official, amid a row over Horizon payouts. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68357074?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Henry Staunton has released a note of a call with a senior official, amid a row over Horizon payouts. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68357074 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:43:42 GMT

Rishi Sunak defends Kemi Badenoch in Post Office clash

The business secretary is embroiled in a row over compensation in the Post Office scandal. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68349246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The business secretary is embroiled in a row over compensation in the Post Office scandal. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68349246 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:07:28 GMT

Government finances show big surplus in January

Tax take was £16.7bn higher than government spending in the first month of the year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68346802?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Tax take was £16.7bn higher than government spending in the first month of the year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68346802 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:17:37 GMT

HSBC: Bank's pre-tax profits soar fuelled by high interest rates

Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, has reported a jump of almost 80% in its annual profit in 2023. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68355809?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, has reported a jump of almost 80% in its annual profit in 2023. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68355809 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 04:42:47 GMT

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sells $8.5bn worth of shares

The firm said this month that its founder would sell up to 50 million shares over the next year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68355811?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The firm said this month that its founder would sell up to 50 million shares over the next year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68355811 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:12:55 GMT

The staff shortage in India's special effects industry

With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68017347?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68017347 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:56:05 GMT

Families' shock as cost to take pets abroad hiked

Some owners say they may have to leave their pets behind after a major travel firm raised its prices. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68339043?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Some owners say they may have to leave their pets behind after a major travel firm raised its prices. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68339043 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:10:49 GMT

Woolworths: Australian grocery boss quits amid price-gouging claims

The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68302055?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68302055 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:18:50 GMT

The Body Shop to shut nearly half of its UK stores

Hundreds of staff will lose their jobs at head office and in stores, with closures starting immediately. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68347918?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Hundreds of staff will lose their jobs at head office and in stores, with closures starting immediately. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68347918 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:55:35 GMT

UK recession may already be over, says Bank of England boss

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey tells MPs the UK's economic downturn is "very small". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68346038?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey tells MPs the UK's economic downturn is "very small". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68346038 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:20:51 GMT

Tesco introduces Clubcard unit pricing after criticism

Consumer group Which? had said Tesco could be breaking the law over how it displayed Clubcard prices. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68347364?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Consumer group Which? had said Tesco could be breaking the law over how it displayed Clubcard prices. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68347364 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:49:03 GMT

Tate & Lyle's Golden Syrup rebrand drops dead lion

Tate & Lyle's Sugars, which owns the product, claims a new logo will appeal to modern shoppers. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68347249?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Tate & Lyle's Sugars, which owns the product, claims a new logo will appeal to modern shoppers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68347249 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:36:15 GMT

Drone rules may change to allow medical deliveries

The UK's aviation regulator is proposing to allow drones to be flown out of sight of their pilot. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/68346507?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The UK's aviation regulator is proposing to allow drones to be flown out of sight of their pilot. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/68346507 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:50:30 GMT

Infant milk market investigated over high prices

UK competition watchdog will use legal powers to probe why formula prices are "historically high". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68345678?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA UK competition watchdog will use legal powers to probe why formula prices are "historically high". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68345678 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:45:56 GMT

Gloucestershire vertical farm is one of UK's 'most advanced'

Salad crops are grown indoors under lights three times faster than in traditional agriculture. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-68341208?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Salad crops are grown indoors under lights three times faster than in traditional agriculture. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-68341208 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:15:07 GMT

Japan's discount store pioneer Hirotake Yano dies

The billionaire owner of the so-called 100 yen store passed away at the age of 80, the firm says. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68344977?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The billionaire owner of the so-called 100 yen store passed away at the age of 80, the firm says. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68344977 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 02:07:44 GMT

Cameron government knew Post Office ditched Horizon IT investigation

Documents show the secret investigation may have helped wrongly accused postmasters prove their innocence. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68146054?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Documents show the secret investigation may have helped wrongly accused postmasters prove their innocence. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68146054 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:35:56 GMT

Israel's economy shrinks more than expected on Gaza war

Its gross domestic product contracted by far more than expected in the wake of the conflict with Gaza. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68337731?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Its gross domestic product contracted by far more than expected in the wake of the conflict with Gaza. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68337731 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:01:16 GMT

Ex-Post Office chair asked to face MPs over victims' compensation claims

MPs want to question Henry Staunton on allegations he was told by an official to "stall" compensation. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68337728?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA MPs want to question Henry Staunton on allegations he was told by an official to "stall" compensation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68337728 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:21:26 GMT

Crew abandon British-registered cargo ship off Yemen after Houthi attack

The missile strike claimed by the Houthis on the British-registered vessel is one of the most damaging yet. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68337027?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The missile strike claimed by the Houthis on the British-registered vessel is one of the most damaging yet. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68337027 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:22:47 GMT

Stats watchdog criticises Treasury tax cut claims

Two Treasury ministers, Laura Trott and Bim Afolami, have been criticised over recent claims on tax cuts. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68339036?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Two Treasury ministers, Laura Trott and Bim Afolami, have been criticised over recent claims on tax cuts. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68339036 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:20:27 GMT

New controls on holiday lets to be introduced

From the summer, planning permission may be needed to turn homes into new short-term lets. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68335939?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA From the summer, planning permission may be needed to turn homes into new short-term lets. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68335939 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:30:16 GMT

Currys takeover battle looms as JD.com eyes bid

The Chinese e-commerce firm joins US investor Elliot as a possible bidder for the UK retail group. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68335829?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The Chinese e-commerce firm joins US investor Elliot as a possible bidder for the UK retail group. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68335829 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:13:52 GMT

Lunar New Year: China tourism spending tops pre-Covid levels

The figures mark some rare good news for the world's second-largest economy. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68334683?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The figures mark some rare good news for the world's second-largest economy. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68334683 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:17:23 GMT

Post Office not asked to stall payouts, says government

Claims by the ex-Post Office chairman that he was asked to delay compensation to help the government are denied. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68330465?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Claims by the ex-Post Office chairman that he was asked to delay compensation to help the government are denied. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68330465 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:00:33 GMT

Donald Trump launches own-brand shoes after $355m fraud fine

The ex-president promoted gold-coloured shoes priced at $399 at a sneaker convention in Philadelphia. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68329886?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The ex-president promoted gold-coloured shoes priced at $399 at a sneaker convention in Philadelphia. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68329886 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 06:39:28 GMT

Currys rejects £700m takeover approach from US firm Elliott

The electrical goods retailer says the proposal "significantly undervalued" the business. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68330462?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA The electrical goods retailer says the proposal "significantly undervalued" the business. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68330462 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:11:22 GMT

Tata Steel workers to vote on strikes amid job peril

Unions say they are "prepared to fight" in response to job losses at Tata Steel sites. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68320592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Unions say they are "prepared to fight" in response to job losses at Tata Steel sites. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68320592 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:47:04 GMT

Post Office scandal: £10k pay-out 'cruel', says bankrupt victim

"I now have no career, no money, no pension, no nothing... they took that all away," Tony Downey tells the BBC. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68315021?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA "I now have no career, no money, no pension, no nothing... they took that all away," Tony Downey tells the BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68315021 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:32:32 GMT

Future data centres may have built-in nuclear reactors

As AI uses more electricity, new data centres could have their own nuclear power stations. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68238330?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA As AI uses more electricity, new data centres could have their own nuclear power stations. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68238330 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:08:42 GMT

Whisky takes a shot at China's Baiju-ruled market

Western alcoholic drinks are trying to take on baijiu, which dominates the country's spirits market. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68236672?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Western alcoholic drinks are trying to take on baijiu, which dominates the country's spirits market. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68236672 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:36:00 GMT

Xbox, Nintendo or PlayStation: does it still matter?

Why the war between the big games console makers may be coming to an end. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68304967?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA Why the war between the big games console makers may be coming to an end. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68304967 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:20:33 GMT

Facebook £3bn legal action given go-ahead in London

A mass legal action alleges Facebook abused its dominance to monetise 45 million UK users' personal data. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68309670?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA A mass legal action alleges Facebook abused its dominance to monetise 45 million UK users' personal data. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68309670 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:24:43 GMT