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The green software that could make big carbon savings

Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8j7md2kj8vo Greener software could make devices last longer and use less electricity. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8j7md2kj8vo#0 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:07:47 GMT

Twice homeless millionaire tops UK black power list

The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2eplxgklo The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2eplxgklo#0 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:08:38 GMT

What we know about the McDonald's E. coli outbreak

Health officials are hunting for the source of 49 cases of e-coli poisoning, which includes one death. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9gzlpyx7mo Health officials are hunting for the source of 49 cases of e-coli poisoning, which includes one death. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9gzlpyx7mo#0 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:50:22 GMT

Starbucks boss shakes up menu to win back customers

The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxgxjrdy80o The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxgxjrdy80o#1 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:56:43 GMT

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8elewdzy59o Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8elewdzy59o#1 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:21:48 GMT

Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions

Reeves has said the government will change these rules to free up billions for spending on big projects. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg745ggn3no Reeves has said the government will change these rules to free up billions for spending on big projects. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg745ggn3no#0 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:01:19 GMT

Budget deals struck with all departments, says Reeves

Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9yd318reo Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9yd318reo#1 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:30:41 GMT

Warning pubs face closure without Budget help

The boss of Britain's biggest pubs group urges the chancellor to extend business rates relief. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvzypy8ndyo The boss of Britain's biggest pubs group urges the chancellor to extend business rates relief. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvzypy8ndyo#0 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:48:26 GMT

IMF warns world to avoid global trade war

Economic fears have been rising over Donald Trump's mega-tariff plan and rising US debts. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lg5reqlpyo Economic fears have been rising over Donald Trump's mega-tariff plan and rising US debts. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lg5reqlpyo#0 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 01:42:32 GMT

More escape debt for free as bills keep mounting

A charity in Sheffield is praised for its work helping people get out of debt free of charge. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgngpyvrzdo A charity in Sheffield is praised for its work helping people get out of debt free of charge. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgngpyvrzdo#1 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:07:46 GMT

McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US

At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33v3klkdy8o At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33v3klkdy8o#1 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:48:47 GMT

Government mulls giving workers twice as long to strike

A document produced by the government says the mandate to strike could be extended to a year from six months. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx279nypygvo A document produced by the government says the mandate to strike could be extended to a year from six months. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx279nypygvo#0 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:26:20 GMT

What is the Real Living Wage and what is it worth?

The Real Living Wage is going up, six months after National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates rose. URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48445674 The Real Living Wage is going up, six months after National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates rose. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48445674#1 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:14:23 GMT

Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space

The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8d886l028o The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8d886l028o#1 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:50:35 GMT

Boeing at "crossroads" ahead of crucial strike vote

New Boeing boss Kelly Ortberg is wrestling with a damaging worker strike and other crises. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9zrylmdk0o New Boeing boss Kelly Ortberg is wrestling with a damaging worker strike and other crises. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9zrylmdk0o#0 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:31:26 GMT

UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget

Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c981857nl79o Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c981857nl79o#1 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:10:41 GMT

More escape debt for free as bills keep mounting

A charity in Sheffield is praised for its work helping people get out of debt free of charge. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgngpyvrzdo A charity in Sheffield is praised for its work helping people get out of debt free of charge. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgngpyvrzdo#0 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:07:46 GMT

Reeves welcomes IMF's improved growth forecast

The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vkv9qwl5do The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vkv9qwl5do#1 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:01:44 GMT

Budget deals struck with all departments, says Reeves

Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9yd318reo Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9yd318reo#0 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:30:41 GMT

New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'

Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdgx8vze8o Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdgx8vze8o#1 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:57:04 GMT

Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space

The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8d886l028o The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8d886l028o#0 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:50:35 GMT

New Starbucks boss to shake up menu as sales slide

Starbucks also said it will suspend its annual financial forecasts as its profits decline. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxgxjrdy80o Starbucks also said it will suspend its annual financial forecasts as its profits decline. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxgxjrdy80o#0 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:49:01 GMT

Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown

Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg565mrdz7zo Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg565mrdz7zo#1 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:03:44 GMT

HSBC splits bank between East and West in major overhaul

Pam Kaur is the first woman in the banking giant's 159-year history to become its chief financial officer. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg787nkl8nno Pam Kaur is the first woman in the banking giant's 159-year history to become its chief financial officer. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg787nkl8nno#1 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:34:33 GMT

McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US

At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33v3klkdy8o At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33v3klkdy8o#0 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:48:47 GMT

Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62gppprr6wo As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62gppprr6wo#2 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:02:56 GMT

Will AI make work burnout worse?

As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93pz1dz2kxo As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93pz1dz2kxo#0 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:09:53 GMT

Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images

Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3z37dpvl9o Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3z37dpvl9o#1 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:07:54 GMT

UK economy 'set to accelerate', says IMF

The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vkv9qwl5do The global financial institution predicts stronger UK growth of 1.1% this year and 1.5% next year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vkv9qwl5do#0 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:01:44 GMT

Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel

Unite spent £112m of its members' money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5z54236wgo Unite spent £112m of its members' money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5z54236wgo#1 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:53:04 GMT

Meta combats celebrity scam ads with face recognition tech

Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg565mrdz7zo Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg565mrdz7zo#0 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:03:44 GMT

Harrods in the process of settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed

The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9gnw44e4o The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9gnw44e4o#1 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:06:41 GMT

The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers

Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99vz4kz5vzo Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99vz4kz5vzo#1 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:17:57 GMT

HSBC names first female finance chief in major shakeup

Pam Kaur is the first woman in the banking giant's 159-year history to become its chief financial officer. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg787nkl8nno Pam Kaur is the first woman in the banking giant's 159-year history to become its chief financial officer. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg787nkl8nno#0 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:36:33 GMT

Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images

Alcon Entertainment says it specifically denied a request to use material from the film at the event. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3z37dpvl9o Alcon Entertainment says it specifically denied a request to use material from the film at the event. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3z37dpvl9o#0 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:07:54 GMT

UK borrowing for September third highest on record

Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - came in lower than expected on Tuesday. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c981857nl79o Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - came in lower than expected on Tuesday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c981857nl79o#0 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:22:04 GMT

Canadians and Mexicans nervously await the US election

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62gppprr6wo As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62gppprr6wo#0 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:02:56 GMT

Vulnerable customers had VW cars taken away with little warning

VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8080n5yelo VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8080n5yelo#1 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:29:20 GMT

Harrods settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed

The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9gnw44e4o The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9gnw44e4o#0 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:06:41 GMT

Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel

Unite spent £112m of its members' money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5z54236wgo Unite spent £112m of its members' money on the project in Birmingham, the BBC has been told. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5z54236wgo#0 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:53:04 GMT

Water bills set to rise more than expected

The regulator will allow higher bills to fund growing costs and investment, the BBC understands. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8elewdzy59o The regulator will allow higher bills to fund growing costs and investment, the BBC understands. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8elewdzy59o#0 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:04:14 GMT

New workers' rights to cost businesses £5bn a year

Firms will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdgx8vze8o Firms will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdgx8vze8o#0 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:34:15 GMT

New young drivers should not carry under-21s as passengers - AA

It is also proposed that under-21s could lose their licences for not wearing a seatbelt. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c361g6nz5j1o It is also proposed that under-21s could lose their licences for not wearing a seatbelt. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c361g6nz5j1o#1 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:09:24 GMT

Vulnerable customers had VW cars taken away

VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8080n5yelo VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8080n5yelo#0 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:56:44 GMT

Ministers to oversee HS2 build as costs 'spiral'

The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr54gv99dz1o The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr54gv99dz1o#1 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:57:21 GMT

How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India

An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kz84kgj0o An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kz84kgj0o#1 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:52:23 GMT

When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxl1zd07l1o Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxl1zd07l1o#1 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:52:13 GMT

Boeing strikers to vote on 35% pay rise offer

About 33,000 unionised workers, mostly in Seattle, will decide this coming week whether to accept the deal. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8j07jp0y9o About 33,000 unionised workers, mostly in Seattle, will decide this coming week whether to accept the deal. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8j07jp0y9o#1 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:06:02 GMT

Products recalled over peanut contamination fears

Among the products recalled are a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv2994y17wo Among the products recalled are a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv2994y17wo#0 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:03:28 GMT

Young drivers need six-month 'graduate' licence, says AA

It is also proposed that drivers under-21s could lose their licences for not wearing a seatbelt. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c361g6nz5j1o It is also proposed that drivers under-21s could lose their licences for not wearing a seatbelt. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c361g6nz5j1o#0 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:21:35 GMT

Ministers explore handing Post Office to sub-postmasters

The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgvqgqw71ro The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgvqgqw71ro#1 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:26:38 GMT

Tax threshold freeze not a pledge-breaker - Labour sources

Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79npj3eqdlo Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79npj3eqdlo#1 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:50:33 GMT

Boeing strikers to vote on 35% pay rise offer

About 33,000 unionised workers, mostly in Seattle, will decide this coming week whether to accept the deal. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8j07jp0y9o About 33,000 unionised workers, mostly in Seattle, will decide this coming week whether to accept the deal. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8j07jp0y9o#0 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:06:02 GMT

TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project

Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v62gg49zro Chinese technology giant ByteDance denied reports that the incident caused more than $10m of damage. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v62gg49zro#0 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:50:19 GMT

Boohoo considers break-up as sales slide

The online fashion firm is mulling whether to offload its brands as sales remain under pressure. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkdynj42ldo The online fashion firm is mulling whether to offload its brands as sales remain under pressure. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkdynj42ldo#1 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:38:15 GMT

NHS consultant who lost £39k among 100 Revolut customers contacting BBC over scams

People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wkzv1zk91o People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wkzv1zk91o#1 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 05:45:13 GMT

How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India

An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kz84kgj0o An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kz84kgj0o#0 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:54:04 GMT

Who has to pay inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays? URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36014533 Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36014533#2 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:16:23 GMT

Netflix raises prices as password boost fades

The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5exj06vg6o The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5exj06vg6o#1 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:57:12 GMT

In from the cold: New airports set to open up Greenland

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will help it attract more tourists. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4dz7l181wo The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will help it attract more tourists. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4dz7l181wo#0 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:27:58 GMT

UK's sick pay timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers

Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99vz4kz5vzo Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99vz4kz5vzo#0 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:17:57 GMT

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvglyxn0444o Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvglyxn0444o#1 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:15:25 GMT

Ministers to oversee HS2 build as costs 'spiral'

The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr54gv99dz1o The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr54gv99dz1o#0 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 09:11:41 GMT

Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'

A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20pvkg35xyo A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20pvkg35xyo#1 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:08:10 GMT

Ministers explore handing Post Office to sub-postmasters

The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgvqgqw71ro The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgvqgqw71ro#0 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:26:38 GMT

'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e8q4j1yygo In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e8q4j1yygo#1 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:03:48 GMT

Tax threshold freeze not a pledge-breaker - Labour sources

Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79npj3eqdlo Government sources insist the move would not constitute a breach of Labour's manifesto tax pledge. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79npj3eqdlo#0 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:50:33 GMT

Faster grid hook-ups planned for some green energy projects

Wind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4kwep3kwo Wind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4kwep3kwo#1 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:18:07 GMT

More than 100 customers contact BBC about scams, saying Revolut failed them

People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wkzv1zk91o People say they have been poorly treated by the firm after being tricked out of cash while using app. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wkzv1zk91o#0 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 05:45:13 GMT

Fraudsters steal more than £3m a day as cases rise

Fraud cases rise by 16% in the first half of the year, but total losses are down slightly, new data shows. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglk7dlpwl5o Fraud cases rise by 16% in the first half of the year, but total losses are down slightly, new data shows. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglk7dlpwl5o#1 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:01:11 GMT

Who has to pay inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays? URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36014533 Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36014533#0 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:16:23 GMT

Faster grid hook-ups planned for some green energy projects

Wind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4kwep3kwo Wind farms ready to be built will be connected to the electricity grid quicker under government plans. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly4kwep3kwo#0 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:18:07 GMT

Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8el3z910r9o It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8el3z910r9o#1 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:40:34 GMT

China's economic slowdown deepens

Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing's "around 5%" annual target. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr54x00857o Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing's "around 5%" annual target. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr54x00857o#1 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:47:56 GMT

Boohoo considers selling Karen Millen and Debenhams

The online fashion firm is mulling whether to off-load its brands as sales remain under pressure. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkdynj42ldo The online fashion firm is mulling whether to off-load its brands as sales remain under pressure. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkdynj42ldo#0 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:07:31 GMT

Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch

Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdyzq3wz5o Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdyzq3wz5o#1 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:28:17 GMT

Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'

A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20pvkg35xyo A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20pvkg35xyo#0 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:08:10 GMT

Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts

Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r8e421y5po Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r8e421y5po#1 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:00:47 GMT

China economy slowdown deepens, official figures show

Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on an yearly basis, below the government's 5% annual target. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr54x00857o Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on an yearly basis, below the government's 5% annual target. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr54x00857o#0 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:08:04 GMT

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07nlvmyl05o New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07nlvmyl05o#1 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:34:56 GMT

Treasury hints it will spend billions on infrastructure

Billions of pounds of government borrowing could be spent on new infrastructure projects because of new self-imposed Treasury rules. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvglyxn0444o Billions of pounds of government borrowing could be spent on new infrastructure projects because of new self-imposed Treasury rules. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvglyxn0444o#0 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:01:01 GMT

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8j7nrppny2o We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8j7nrppny2o#2 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:10:20 GMT

'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e8q4j1yygo In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e8q4j1yygo#0 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:03:48 GMT

Fraudsters steal more than £3m a day as cases rise

Fraud cases rise by 16% in the first half of the year, but total losses are down slightly, new data shows. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglk7dlpwl5o Fraud cases rise by 16% in the first half of the year, but total losses are down slightly, new data shows. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglk7dlpwl5o#0 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:01:11 GMT

Surprise fall in inflation paves way for interest rate cuts

The drop to 1.7% paves the way for the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxde3779lxo The drop to 1.7% paves the way for the Bank of England to cut interest rates again next month. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxde3779lxo#1 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:37:27 GMT

Why this month's inflation figure matters for you

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrmzm3113po The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrmzm3113po#1 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:32:44 GMT

Netflix hikes prices in some countries as growth fades

Netflix announces some price hikes, as growth from password sharing crackdown starts to fade. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5exj06vg6o Netflix announces some price hikes, as growth from password sharing crackdown starts to fade. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5exj06vg6o#0 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:17:38 GMT

Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8el3z910r9o It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8el3z910r9o#0 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:40:34 GMT

Mental health patients could get job coach visits

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98y09n8201o Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98y09n8201o#1 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:53:56 GMT

Inside the £70k ‘mafia-style’ champagne shoplifting gang

A crime gang has stolen more than £70,000 of goods from UK supermarkets in 18 months, the BBC hears. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxdr29lyggo A crime gang has stolen more than £70,000 of goods from UK supermarkets in 18 months, the BBC hears. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czxdr29lyggo#1 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:21:08 GMT

Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch

Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdyzq3wz5o Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgdyzq3wz5o#0 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:28:17 GMT

Ministers complain to Treasury over spending cuts

Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r8e421y5po Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r8e421y5po#0 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:54:05 GMT

Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts

Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough "to keep public services" still, she told a meeting. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9jdgprv7ko Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough "to keep public services" still, she told a meeting. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9jdgprv7ko#1 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:45:56 GMT

London Tube drivers to strike over pay

London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39lmnvdzxgo London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39lmnvdzxgo#1 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:26:25 GMT

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07nlvmyl05o New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07nlvmyl05o#0 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 02:17:17 GMT

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8j7nrppny2o We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8j7nrppny2o#0 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:10:20 GMT

Why there's a rush of African satellite launches

Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gvnym0j0xo Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gvnym0j0xo#2 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:01:17 GMT

Boeing seeks up to $35bn as costly strike drags on

The firm aims to secure the new funding as a walkout by more than 30,000 workers enters its second month. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9l7k40kgo The firm aims to secure the new funding as a walkout by more than 30,000 workers enters its second month. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9l7k40kgo#1 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:26:13 GMT

London Tube drivers to strike over pay

London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39lmnvdzxgo London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39lmnvdzxgo#0 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:26:25 GMT