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Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx9wezr1d1vo IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx9wezr1d1vo#1 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:03:39 GMT

Air traffic meltdown boss defends staff working from home

Air traffic control boss says last summer's outage would have been worse if staff had not worked remotely. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxx84e49jp8o Air traffic control boss says last summer's outage would have been worse if staff had not worked remotely. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxx84e49jp8o#0 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:00:54 GMT

Post Office boss obsessed with pay says ex-HR chief

Nick Read repeatedly made threats to resign over the issue, former Post Office HR chief claims. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68883821 Nick Read repeatedly made threats to resign over the issue, former Post Office HR chief claims. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68883821#0 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:13:38 GMT

Can touchless tech create 'equitable' gaming?

Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxen4v97dro Click reporter Paul Carter has a go at playing Minecraft with his eyes. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxen4v97dro#0 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:02:50 GMT

Warning jailed bankers ruling could hit loan rate

Euribor underpins trillions of euros in loans and tracks the rate banks pay to borrow cash from each other. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68856399 Euribor underpins trillions of euros in loans and tracks the rate banks pay to borrow cash from each other. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68856399#1 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:11:54 GMT

Look, no hands! My trip on Seoul's self-driving bus

A technology company has been testing autonomous buses on the streets of the South Korean capital. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68823705 A technology company has been testing autonomous buses on the streets of the South Korean capital. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68823705#1 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:21:39 GMT

How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US

Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68825118 Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68825118#0 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:01:19 GMT

First-time buyers face toughest test for 70 years

First-time buyers depend on two high incomes or parental support, the Building Societies Association says. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87zgx42m5go First-time buyers depend on two high incomes or parental support, the Building Societies Association says. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87zgx42m5go#0 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:02:20 GMT

App to cut EU border queues won't be ready in time

An EU-developed app to ease predicted queues under a new border system will not be ready in time, says Eurostar boss. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vz9d8815po An EU-developed app to ease predicted queues under a new border system will not be ready in time, says Eurostar boss. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vz9d8815po#1 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:07:59 GMT

TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'

The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68867732 The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68867732#0 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:49:46 GMT

Dubai airlines resume full schedule after flooding chaos

Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68864207 Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68864207#1 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:04:39 GMT

Prepayment meter payout numbers unacceptable – minister

Just 1,500 out of 150,000 people have received redress after the force-fitting of prepayment meters. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68868228 Just 1,500 out of 150,000 people have received redress after the force-fitting of prepayment meters. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68868228#0 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:32:02 GMT

Oil price eases as Iran downplays attack

Oil prices eased after Iran said a missile strike from Israel did little damage. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2vwl91qe6do Oil prices eased after Iran said a missile strike from Israel did little damage. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2vwl91qe6do#1 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:35:31 GMT

Vape firm claims it will survive UK disposable ban

Elfbar-maker will "pivot" to reusable vapes, says distributor, but critics say it is exploiting a loophole. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68846030 Elfbar-maker will "pivot" to reusable vapes, says distributor, but critics say it is exploiting a loophole. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68846030#0 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:00:05 GMT

Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise

Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd13qx1pq70o Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd13qx1pq70o#1 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:03:52 GMT

Post Office lawyer 'missed' key Horizon finding

A top lawyer says he and others missed a finding in 2014 that the software could be accessed remotely. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68855686 A top lawyer says he and others missed a finding in 2014 that the software could be accessed remotely. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68855686#1 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:14:07 GMT

Look, no hands! My trip on Seoul's self-driving bus

A technology company has been testing autonomous buses on the streets of the South Korean capital. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68823705 A technology company has been testing autonomous buses on the streets of the South Korean capital. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68823705#0 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:21:39 GMT

VW workers vote to unionise in major win for labour

The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican - and often anti-union - part of the US. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68861396 The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican - and often anti-union - part of the US. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68861396#0 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 03:01:01 GMT

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk

The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9ezp0lv039o The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9ezp0lv039o#1 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:08:52 GMT

Dubai airlines resume full schedule after flooding chaos

Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68864207 Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68864207#0 Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:04:39 GMT

US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut

A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68849498 A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68849498#1 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:35:31 GMT

App to cut EU border queues won't be ready in time

An app to ease predicted queues under a new EU border system won't be ready in time, says Eurostar boss. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vz9d8815po An app to ease predicted queues under a new EU border system won't be ready in time, says Eurostar boss. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vz9d8815po#0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:07:59 GMT

Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb

Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68669244 Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68669244#2 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:57:01 GMT

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?

Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68225115 Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68225115#0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:20:16 GMT

Warning jailed bankers ruling could hit loan rate

Euribor underpins trillions of euros in loans and tracks the rate banks pay to borrow cash from each other. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68856399 Euribor underpins trillions of euros in loans and tracks the rate banks pay to borrow cash from each other. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68856399#0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:11:54 GMT

Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms

The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51nmr7818do The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51nmr7818do#1 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:22:06 GMT

Post Office lawyer 'missed' key Horizon finding

A top lawyer says he and others missed a finding in 2014 that the software could be accessed remotely. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68855686 A top lawyer says he and others missed a finding in 2014 that the software could be accessed remotely. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68855686#0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:14:07 GMT

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk

The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9ezp0lv039o The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9ezp0lv039o#0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:08:52 GMT

Netflix profits soar after password crackdown

The streaming giant said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68850766 The streaming giant said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68850766#1 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:41:05 GMT

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-68681786 Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-68681786#1 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:13:40 GMT

Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise

Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd13qx1pq70o Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd13qx1pq70o#0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:03:52 GMT

Victim calls for lawyer removal from Horizon scheme

Former sub-postmaster says a top Post Office lawyer should not be involved in Horizon redress. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68831011 Former sub-postmaster says a top Post Office lawyer should not be involved in Horizon redress. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68831011#1 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:46:51 GMT

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68838029 The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68838029#1 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:11:16 GMT

Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms

The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51nmr7818do The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51nmr7818do#0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:22:06 GMT

Markets rocked as US says Israel has struck Iran

Oil and gold prices have jumped, while shares have fallen. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2vwl91qe6do Oil and gold prices have jumped, while shares have fallen. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2vwl91qe6do#0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:41:52 GMT

Google sacks staff protesting over Israeli contract

Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli government. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gqw1d37l4o Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli government. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gqw1d37l4o#1 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:52:04 GMT

Ex-Post Office chair defends himself against claims

A report claims Henry Staunton used derogatory language about recruiting a board member URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjk4nr63j04o A report claims Henry Staunton used derogatory language about recruiting a board member https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjk4nr63j04o#1 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:43:17 GMT

Netflix to stop reporting key subscriber numbers

The streaming giant also said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68850766 The streaming giant also said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68850766#0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:10:53 GMT

Sainsbury's worker sacked for not paying for 'bags for life'

The employee said he had pressed the "zero bags used" button accidentally when shopping. URL: https://www.bbc.com/articles/cw07nep0ek4o The employee said he had pressed the "zero bags used" button accidentally when shopping. https://www.bbc.com/articles/cw07nep0ek4o#1 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:53:26 GMT

US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut

A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024". URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68849498 A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68849498#0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:35:31 GMT

Dubai airport delays persist after UAE storm

Some inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68843049 Some inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68843049#1 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:57:55 GMT

Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68838029 The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68838029#0 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:11:16 GMT

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'

The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68788080 The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68788080#2 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:06:52 GMT

Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb

Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68669244 Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68669244#0 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:57:01 GMT

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-68681786 Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-68681786#0 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:13:40 GMT

Police bust cyber gang accused of worldwide fraud

Police took down the international scam on Tuesday and say there could be up to 70,000 UK victims. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68838977 Police took down the international scam on Tuesday and say there could be up to 70,000 UK victims. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68838977#1 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:46:55 GMT

Victim calls for lawyer removal from Horizon scheme

Former sub-postmaster says a top Post Office lawyer should not be involved in Horizon redress. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68831011 Former sub-postmaster says a top Post Office lawyer should not be involved in Horizon redress. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68831011#0 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:46:51 GMT

Boeing whistleblower says he was put through 'hell'

Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68834525 Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68834525#1 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:00:07 GMT

Google sacks staff protesting over Israeli contract

Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli government. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gqw1d37l4o Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli government. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gqw1d37l4o#0 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:52:04 GMT

Dubai airport re-opens after UAE sees heavy rain

Some inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68843049 Some inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68843049#0 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:45:49 GMT

UK inflation falls as some food prices drop

New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68833077 New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68833077#1 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:41:22 GMT

Ex-Post Office chair defends himself against claims

A report claims Henry Staunton used derogatory language about recruiting a board member URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjk4nr63j04o A report claims Henry Staunton used derogatory language about recruiting a board member https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjk4nr63j04o#0 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:07:48 GMT

Tesla pushes for $56bn pay deal for Elon Musk

The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqqndqndpq5o The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqqndqndpq5o#1 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:48:55 GMT

Sainsbury's worker sacked over not paying for bags

The employee said he had pressed the "zero bags used" button accidentally when shopping. URL: https://www.bbc.com/articles/cw07nep0ek4o The employee said he had pressed the "zero bags used" button accidentally when shopping. https://www.bbc.com/articles/cw07nep0ek4o#0 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:53:26 GMT

Post Office scandal unbelievable says ex-chairman

Former Post Office chairman Allan Leighton apologises for his part in the "terrible" Horizon scandal. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68836956 Former Post Office chairman Allan Leighton apologises for his part in the "terrible" Horizon scandal. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68836956#1 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:28:03 GMT

Post Office in-house lawyer appearing at Horizon scandal inquiry

Rodric Williams, who still works for the company, was a Post Office litigation lawyer as the scandal developed. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/business-68841039 Rodric Williams, who still works for the company, was a Post Office litigation lawyer as the scandal developed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/business-68841039#0 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:04:04 GMT

Post Office boss cleared of misconduct claims

An investigation on behalf of the Post Office cleared Nick Read of misconduct allegations. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68835798 An investigation on behalf of the Post Office cleared Nick Read of misconduct allegations. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68835798#1 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:18:45 GMT

Police bust cyber gang accused of worldwide fraud

Police took down the international scam on Tuesday and say there could be up to 70,000 UK victims. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68838977 Police took down the international scam on Tuesday and say there could be up to 70,000 UK victims. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68838977#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:46:55 GMT

Dubai airport chaos as Gulf hit by deadly storms

Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Wednesday at the major hub, which connects to every continent. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68831408 Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Wednesday at the major hub, which connects to every continent. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68831408#0 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:31:14 GMT

The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree

Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-68838219 Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-68838219#2 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:22:21 GMT

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'

The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68788080 The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68788080#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:06:52 GMT

Workers take on car giant Volkswagen in fight for pay

VW workers in the south vote on whether to join a union - a test of how far worker activism has spread. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68763233 VW workers in the south vote on whether to join a union - a test of how far worker activism has spread. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68763233#2 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:01:59 GMT

Are taxes going up or down?

The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2yx9gpk05o The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2yx9gpk05o#1 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:47:09 GMT

Post Office scandal unbelievable says ex-chairman

Former Post Office chairman Allan Leighton apologises for his part in the "terrible" Horizon scandal. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68836956 Former Post Office chairman Allan Leighton apologises for his part in the "terrible" Horizon scandal. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68836956#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:57:21 GMT

Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metals

It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68838063 It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68838063#1 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:17:33 GMT

Boeing whistleblower testifies at US hearing

The engineer has said he wouldn't let his family fly on 787 planes because of safety concerns. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-68838169 The engineer has said he wouldn't let his family fly on 787 planes because of safety concerns. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-68838169#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:00:05 GMT

EU demands answers on money-for-views version of TikTok

The platform has been given 24 hours to provide information about the potential risks of TikTok Lite. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80zdz2n8wwo The platform has been given 24 hours to provide information about the potential risks of TikTok Lite. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80zdz2n8wwo#1 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:20:56 GMT

Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metals

It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68838063 It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68838063#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:17:33 GMT

Are taxes going up or down?

The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2yx9gpk05o The government talks about taxes coming down but other talk about them going up. Who is right? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2yx9gpk05o#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:47:09 GMT

Tesla pushes for $56bn pay deal for Elon Musk

The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqqndqndpq5o The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqqndqndpq5o#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:23:12 GMT

Whistleblower 'would not' put family on Boeing jet

An engineer has stepped up his criticism of the company's safety practices before appearing at a Senate hearing. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68834525 An engineer has stepped up his criticism of the company's safety practices before appearing at a Senate hearing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68834525#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:06:44 GMT

EU demands answers on money-for-views version of TikTok

The platform has been given 24 hours to provide information about the potential risks of TikTok Lite. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80zdz2n8wwo The platform has been given 24 hours to provide information about the potential risks of TikTok Lite. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80zdz2n8wwo#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:32:49 GMT

Bye, robot: Atlas retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls

Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck7ly07gmx4o Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck7ly07gmx4o#1 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:11:15 GMT

Holiday trade hit by 'horrendous weather'

Campsites and outdoor attractions say the wet and windy Easter break hit their bookings. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68826832 Campsites and outdoor attractions say the wet and windy Easter break hit their bookings. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68826832#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:03:31 GMT

Bye, robot: Atlas retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls

Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck7ly07gmx4o Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck7ly07gmx4o#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:18:16 GMT

Potential new orders for struggling train firm

The train firm says it is in "intense" talks with the government and Transport for London. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-68822830 The train firm says it is in "intense" talks with the government and Transport for London. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-68822830#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:05:56 GMT

Post Office boss cleared of misconduct claims

An investigation on behalf of the Post Office cleared Nick Read of misconduct allegations. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68835798 An investigation on behalf of the Post Office cleared Nick Read of misconduct allegations. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68835798#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:32:56 GMT

Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies

The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68823399 The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68823399#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:26:44 GMT

I was always told Horizon was robust, Post Office investigator says

Jon Longman was involved in the case of former sub-postmistress Seema Misra, who was wrongly convicted and jailed. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/business-68832448 Jon Longman was involved in the case of former sub-postmistress Seema Misra, who was wrongly convicted and jailed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/business-68832448#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:57:03 GMT

The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows

Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68777865 Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68777865#2 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:11:05 GMT

Workers take on car giant Volkswagen in fight for pay

VW workers in the south vote on whether to join a union - a test of how far worker activism has spread. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68763233 VW workers in the south vote on whether to join a union - a test of how far worker activism has spread. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68763233#0 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:01:59 GMT

First product of Meghan's lifestyle brand revealed

The jars of strawberry jam, labelled America Riviera Orchard, have been shared with friends and influencers. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68827708 The jars of strawberry jam, labelled America Riviera Orchard, have been shared with friends and influencers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68827708#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:17:27 GMT

UK inflation falls to 3.2% in March

New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68833077 New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68833077#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:07:40 GMT

United Airlines says Boeing blowout cost it $200m

The firm had to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after a mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd189nmv2dro The firm had to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after a mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd189nmv2dro#0 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:32:42 GMT

Birmingham Airport flights disrupted by incident

West Midlands Police says the airport has now reopened as there is no wider risk to the public. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-68831165 West Midlands Police says the airport has now reopened as there is no wider risk to the public. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-68831165#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:59:46 GMT

First product of Meghan's lifestyle brand revealed

The jars of strawberry jam, labelled America Riviera Orchard, have been shared with friends and influencers. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68827708 The jars of strawberry jam, labelled America Riviera Orchard, have been shared with friends and influencers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68827708#0 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:17:27 GMT

Ex-Post Office boss missed chance to stop scandal

David Miller says he should have read a 2003 report calling out Horizon system discrepancies. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68792637 David Miller says he should have read a 2003 report calling out Horizon system discrepancies. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68792637#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:06:56 GMT

Superdry boss hits back at 'not cool' criticism

The brand, which runs 216 shops as well as franchised stores, is looking at ways to save cash. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl7ledeq02wo The brand, which runs 216 shops as well as franchised stores, is looking at ways to save cash. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl7ledeq02wo#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:29:06 GMT

Holiday trade hit by "horrendous weather"

Campsites and outdoor attractions say the wet and windy Easter break hit their bookings. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68826832 Campsites and outdoor attractions say the wet and windy Easter break hit their bookings. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-68826832#0 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:03:31 GMT

Adidas on front foot after exiting Kanye West deal

The Samba, Gazelle and Campus shoe maker expects to make €700m (£598m) operating profits in 2024. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68832173 The Samba, Gazelle and Campus shoe maker expects to make €700m (£598m) operating profits in 2024. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68832173#0 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:34:09 GMT

Unemployment jumps as UK jobs market stalls

The slowing jobs market has raised questions over when the Bank of England might cut interest rates. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68820103 The slowing jobs market has raised questions over when the Bank of England might cut interest rates. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68820103#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:52:13 GMT

Potential new orders for struggling train firm

The train firm says it is in "intense" talks with the government and Transport for London. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-68822830 The train firm says it is in "intense" talks with the government and Transport for London. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-68822830#0 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:05:56 GMT

EasyJet suspends flights to Israel until October

The airline blames the "evolving situation in Israel" for stopping journeys to Tel Aviv URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czvj84v7w9go The airline blames the "evolving situation in Israel" for stopping journeys to Tel Aviv https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czvj84v7w9go#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:18:49 GMT

Birmingham Airport flights disrupted by incident

West Midlands Police says the airport has now reopened as there is no wider risk to the public. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-68831165 West Midlands Police says the airport has now reopened as there is no wider risk to the public. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-68831165#0 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:59:46 GMT

Who are the millions of Britons not working?

The unemployment rate is relatively low historically, but millions aren't working. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52660591 The unemployment rate is relatively low historically, but millions aren't working. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52660591#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:21:16 GMT

US expects to impose further sanctions on Iran 'in the coming days'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Iran's oil exports "remain in focus as a possible area" they could address. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-68822407 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Iran's oil exports "remain in focus as a possible area" they could address. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-68822407#0 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:27:04 GMT

Scottish Power pays £300 to customers after overcharging

Some Scottish Power customers will receive an average of nearly £300 after being overcharged. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80zq81zxgvo Some Scottish Power customers will receive an average of nearly £300 after being overcharged. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80zq81zxgvo#1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:15:46 GMT

Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies

The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this year. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68823399 The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this year. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68823399#0 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:42:38 GMT

My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg3q95ednqwo A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg3q95ednqwo#1 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:28:37 GMT

Who are the millions of Britons not working?

The unemployment rate is relatively low historically, but millions aren't working. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52660591 The unemployment rate is relatively low historically, but millions aren't working. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52660591#0 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:21:16 GMT