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Valencians struggling to recover from devastating floods

The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk0z56g6zko The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk0z56g6zko#1 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:12:37 GMT

Trump threatens to try and regain control of Panama Canal

It prompts a sharp rebuke from Panama's president, who says "every square metre" of the canal belongs to his country. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98l9wj67jgo It prompts a sharp rebuke from Panama's president, who says "every square metre" of the canal belongs to his country. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98l9wj67jgo#0 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:54:02 GMT

Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly

Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kxpn2k08do Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kxpn2k08do#1 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:52:31 GMT

Strong winds disrupt Christmas getaway travel

Roads, ferries, rail and air travel face disruption on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg6705e67eo Roads, ferries, rail and air travel face disruption on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg6705e67eo#0 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:05:55 GMT

Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures

VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje9kv3q94po VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje9kv3q94po#1 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:40:32 GMT

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more." URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnj7e8028o It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnj7e8028o#1 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:35:07 GMT

Elon Musk's curious fixation with Britain

The tycoon has changed his tune when it comes to the UK - and there are clues which help to explain why. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7kpvndyyxo The tycoon has changed his tune when it comes to the UK - and there are clues which help to explain why. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7kpvndyyxo#0 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:36:39 GMT

Valencians struggling to recover from devastating floods

The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk0z56g6zko The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk0z56g6zko#0 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:12:37 GMT

Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says

It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevgzweexdno It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevgzweexdno#1 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:01:07 GMT

'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes

Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyv9mvvkd2o Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyv9mvvkd2o#0 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:07:05 GMT

Government borrowing at three-year low for November

Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgmvr2n4v9o Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgmvr2n4v9o#1 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:38:37 GMT

Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly

Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kxpn2k08do Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kxpn2k08do#0 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:52:31 GMT

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more." URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnj7e8028o It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnj7e8028o#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:35:07 GMT

Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry

People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4x3y873z9o People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4x3y873z9o#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:02:26 GMT

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8v1ww51vno AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8v1ww51vno#2 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:05:06 GMT

Worst major train stations for cancellations named

The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnl7j1kglo The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnl7j1kglo#1 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures

VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje9kv3q94po VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cje9kv3q94po#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:40:32 GMT

Romance scammer duped £17k from me with deepfakes

Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr0g1em52go Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr0g1em52go#1 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:19:17 GMT

Call for extension to winter fuel payment deadline

The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday's deadline to get help with energy costs. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93gxyv7wlyo The Lib Dems warn tens of thousands of pensioners risk missing Saturday's deadline to get help with energy costs. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93gxyv7wlyo#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:23:14 GMT

Romance scammer duped £17k from me with deepfakes

Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr0g1em52go Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr0g1em52go#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:19:17 GMT

Interest rates held as Bank says economy doing worse

The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd75yq1zlzqo The Bank considered a rate cut as it thinks the economy has performed worse than it expected. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd75yq1zlzqo#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:48:34 GMT

Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry

The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewxn8e8x21o The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewxn8e8x21o#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:06:47 GMT

N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3dz0614jo Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3dz0614jo#1 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:26:10 GMT

Worst major train stations for cancellations named

The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnl7j1kglo The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnl7j1kglo#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:26:14 GMT

Amazon hit by 'strike' during holiday season scramble

One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8yrgezmp5o One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8yrgezmp5o#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:59:23 GMT

Government borrowing lower than expected in November

Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgmvr2n4v9o Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgmvr2n4v9o#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:18:36 GMT

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense." URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74x0j47gz8o Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74x0j47gz8o#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:47:12 GMT

N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3dz0614jo Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3dz0614jo#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:26:10 GMT

Starbucks baristas to strike in US, union says

It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevgzweexdno It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevgzweexdno#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:16:40 GMT

How much will my water bill rise by?

Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8qee39pdgo Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8qee39pdgo#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:04:18 GMT

The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar

The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75w43xv3w0o The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75w43xv3w0o#2 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:07:49 GMT

Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year

The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgx3rv7p21o The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgx3rv7p21o#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:30:18 GMT

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8v1ww51vno AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8v1ww51vno#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:05:06 GMT

Christmas getaway: How to avoid the queues

Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3nk7enqqo Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3nk7enqqo#0 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:02:44 GMT

Amazon hit by 'strike' during holiday season scramble

One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8yrgezmp5o One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8yrgezmp5o#0 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:59:23 GMT

Treasury minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe

Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3zqen209go Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3zqen209go#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:15:51 GMT

Harland & Wolff saved by deal with Spanish firm

Spain's state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9g2r9dn0vo Spain's state-owned shipbuilder confirms it is buying Harland & Wolff, best known for the Titanic. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9g2r9dn0vo#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:57:44 GMT

Post Office spent £132m defending itself at inquiry

The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewxn8e8x21o The money relates to legal costs for the inquiry into the wrongful conviction of sub-postmasters. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewxn8e8x21o#0 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:06:47 GMT

Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense." URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74x0j47gz8o Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74x0j47gz8o#0 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:47:12 GMT

World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream

El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20e3l3xllwo El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20e3l3xllwo#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:55:13 GMT

Treasury minister named in Bangladesh corruption probe

Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3zqen209go Tulip Siddiq is alleged to have helped her aunt, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, embezzle up to £4bn. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3zqen209go#0 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:20:01 GMT

How much will my water bill rise by?

Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8qee39pdgo Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8qee39pdgo#0 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:57:17 GMT

Stocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cuts

The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyj3ym3e55o The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyj3ym3e55o#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:43:20 GMT

Hampshire water outage likely to last until weekend

Some 58,000 properties have been affected by an outage after a fault at a water supply works. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4reypg10vo Some 58,000 properties have been affected by an outage after a fault at a water supply works. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4reypg10vo#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:15:37 GMT

Hundreds of driving examiners to be recruited to cut wait times

The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyd9e8dzr4o The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyd9e8dzr4o#1 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:51:18 GMT

Water bills to rise by £31 per year over next five years

Water bills to rise by £X a year on average in England and Wales over the next five years, regulator says URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgx3rv7p21o Water bills to rise by £X a year on average in England and Wales over the next five years, regulator says https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgx3rv7p21o#0 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:07:26 GMT

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban

The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4xw9lx02xo The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4xw9lx02xo#1 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:23:06 GMT

El Salvador scales back bitcoin bet to get $1.4bn loan

In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to make bitcoin acceptance mandatory. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20e3l3xllwo In 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to make bitcoin acceptance mandatory. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20e3l3xllwo#0 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:55:13 GMT

UK inflation – will prices keep rising?

Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6230y85k06o Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6230y85k06o#1 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:51:28 GMT

Hampshire water outage likely to last until weekend

Some 58,000 properties have been affected by an outage after a fault at a water supply works. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4reypg10vo Some 58,000 properties have been affected by an outage after a fault at a water supply works. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4reypg10vo#0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:23:14 GMT

Taxpayers can't fund payouts for Waspi women, Starmer says

Waspi campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after the government rejects compensation. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy85edy0nxo Waspi campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after the government rejects compensation. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy85edy0nxo#1 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:57:39 GMT

Spanish firm expected to announce Harland & Wolff deal

Spain's state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm on Thursday that it is buying Harland and Wolff. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9g2r9dn0vo Spain's state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm on Thursday that it is buying Harland and Wolff. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9g2r9dn0vo#0 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:33 GMT

UK inflation rate hits highest level for eight months

Economists say the faster pace of price rises all but rules out an interest rate cut on Thursday. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgmndllpz9o Economists say the faster pace of price rises all but rules out an interest rate cut on Thursday. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgmndllpz9o#1 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:23:28 GMT

Could AI help prevent diabetes-related sight loss?

Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk4pm8xxx8o Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk4pm8xxx8o#2 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:02:37 GMT

The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar

The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75w43xv3w0o The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75w43xv3w0o#0 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:07:49 GMT

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates

Analysts are forecasting rates will stay at 4.75% after inflation rose for the second month in a row. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd75yq1zlzqo Analysts are forecasting rates will stay at 4.75% after inflation rose for the second month in a row. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd75yq1zlzqo#0 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:06:05 GMT

Hundreds of driving examiners to be recruited to cut wait times

The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyd9e8dzr4o The government says there is a "huge" backlog for tests, with instructors branding the system a "nightmare". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyd9e8dzr4o#0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:37:10 GMT

Influencer says she 'wasn't ready' to lead after backlash

The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy4e1e274xo The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy4e1e274xo#1 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:29:56 GMT

US makes third interest rate cut despite inflation risk

The Federal Reserve has been cutting rates since September, even as inflation progress stalls. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyj3ym3e55o The Federal Reserve has been cutting rates since September, even as inflation progress stalls. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyj3ym3e55o#0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:01:11 GMT

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban

The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4xw9lx02xo The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4xw9lx02xo#0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:23:06 GMT

How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories

Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c786wlxz4jgo Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c786wlxz4jgo#1 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:22:21 GMT

UK inflation rise - what does it mean for me?

Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate? URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6230y85k06o Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6230y85k06o#0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:03:54 GMT

Jaguar Land Rover electric car whistleblower sacked

Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli lost his job after publishing online concerns about an electric car. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20nr3zdppjo Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli lost his job after publishing online concerns about an electric car. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20nr3zdppjo#1 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:00:48 GMT

Avanti West Coast staff to strike on New Year's Eve

Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkxrzllr22o Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkxrzllr22o#1 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:37:00 GMT

How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories

Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c786wlxz4jgo Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c786wlxz4jgo#0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:22:21 GMT

Honda and Nissan hold merger talks

In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr56r74214eo In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr56r74214eo#1 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:24:52 GMT

Waspi women: We are not giving up the fight

Campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after government rejects compensation. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy85edy0nxo Campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after government rejects compensation. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy85edy0nxo#0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:57:56 GMT

Amazon faces US strike threat ahead of Christmas

The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wq84x8z7yo The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wq84x8z7yo#1 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:58:01 GMT

UK inflation rate rises for second month in a row

Prices rose at 2.6% in the year to November up from 2.3% in October. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgmndllpz9o Prices rose at 2.6% in the year to November up from 2.3% in October. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgmndllpz9o#0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:09:59 GMT

Paula Vennells laughed at on final day of Post Office inquiry

Ex-Post Office boss claims colleagues did not give her information but says she isn't pointing fingers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg8d443eg3o Ex-Post Office boss claims colleagues did not give her information but says she isn't pointing fingers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg8d443eg3o#1 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:37:44 GMT

Jaguar Land Rover electric car whistleblower sacked

Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli lost his job after publishing online concerns about an electric car. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20nr3zdppjo Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli lost his job after publishing online concerns about an electric car. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20nr3zdppjo#0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:00:48 GMT

Ofcom apologises for 'ill-judged' porn joke job ad

Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, treats porn as a job perk. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clygj1l4yweo Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, treats porn as a job perk. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clygj1l4yweo#1 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:14:28 GMT

Amazon union in US authorises strike ahead of Christmas

The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wq84x8z7yo The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wq84x8z7yo#0 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:58:01 GMT

Honda and Nissan in merger talks, reports say

In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr56r74214eo In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr56r74214eo#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:52:40 GMT

Pay growth surprise after first rise in over a year

Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkx36dpzmxo Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkx36dpzmxo#1 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:02:47 GMT

Former TV host gets almost 10 years in prison for fraud

Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was sentenced to 116 months in prison by a judge in New York. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8nzm63pzdo Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was sentenced to 116 months in prison by a judge in New York. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8nzm63pzdo#1 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:07:52 GMT

Influencer says she 'wasn't ready' to lead after backlash

The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy4e1e274xo The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy4e1e274xo#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:29:56 GMT

Avanti West Coast strikes back on after offer rejected

Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkxrzllr22o Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkxrzllr22o#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:33:34 GMT

What do we know about Royal Mail's new owner?

Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been described as a "quiet sphinx" for his inscrutable style. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg85vdk874o Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been described as a "quiet sphinx" for his inscrutable style. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg85vdk874o#1 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:04:52 GMT

Ofcom criticised for 'reprehensible' porn job post

Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, "trivialises" violence against women and girls. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clygj1l4yweo Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, "trivialises" violence against women and girls. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clygj1l4yweo#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:14:28 GMT

No payouts for women hit by state pension age rise

Campaigners say they were not properly informed of a pension age rise to bring them in line with men. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr36842nd6o Campaigners say they were not properly informed of a pension age rise to bring them in line with men. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czr36842nd6o#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:58:29 GMT

Trump meets TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms

The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre7vdz4npzo The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre7vdz4npzo#1 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:50:06 GMT

Alan Bates hopes 'real baddies' are held to account

Bates hopes sub-postmasters can get closure as the inquiry's evidence hearings come to an end. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ew42nd42lo Bates hopes sub-postmasters can get closure as the inquiry's evidence hearings come to an end. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ew42nd42lo#1 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:20:12 GMT

Paula Vennells says no-one told her about Horizon

Ex-Post Office boss claims colleagues did not give her information but says she isn't pointing fingers. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg8d443eg3o Ex-Post Office boss claims colleagues did not give her information but says she isn't pointing fingers. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg8d443eg3o#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:44:35 GMT

'I've carried out more than 50 citizen's arrests'

Shopkeepers in Devon and Cornwall describe confronting criminals amid a retail crime wave. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8v11xq3pyo Shopkeepers in Devon and Cornwall describe confronting criminals amid a retail crime wave. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8v11xq3pyo#1 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:56:49 GMT

Pay jumps as job vacancies continue to fall

Pay growth has picked up for the first time in more than a year, official figures show. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkx36dpzmxo Pay growth has picked up for the first time in more than a year, official figures show. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgkx36dpzmxo#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:22:24 GMT

Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds

The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyjm507462o The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyjm507462o#1 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:35:20 GMT

Standing beside Trump, Japanese billionaire pledges major US investment

Masayoshi Son said he would invest $100bn in the US, and others could follow during Trump's second term. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gld1r9xpjo Masayoshi Son said he would invest $100bn in the US, and others could follow during Trump's second term. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gld1r9xpjo#1 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:47:58 GMT

Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved

The £3.6bn deal by Daniel Kretinsky is cleared after agreeing "legally binding" undertakings. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg93390808o The £3.6bn deal by Daniel Kretinsky is cleared after agreeing "legally binding" undertakings. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg93390808o#1 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:11:57 GMT

Ozy Media boss gets nearly 10 years in prison for fraud

Prosecutors said Watson orchestrated a years-long scheme that resulted in "tens of millions of dollars" in losses to investors. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8nzm63pzdo Prosecutors said Watson orchestrated a years-long scheme that resulted in "tens of millions of dollars" in losses to investors. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8nzm63pzdo#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 03:30:26 GMT

'I've carried out more than 50 citizen's arrests'

Shopkeepers in Devon and Cornwall describe confronting criminals amid a retail crime wave. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8v11xq3pyo Shopkeepers in Devon and Cornwall describe confronting criminals amid a retail crime wave. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8v11xq3pyo#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:56:49 GMT

Paddington firm lists in UK to protect bear's Britishness

The boss of Canal+ says the bear will stay "close to his roots" as the firm begins trading in London. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c390zve2ejzo The boss of Canal+ says the bear will stay "close to his roots" as the firm begins trading in London. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c390zve2ejzo#1 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:50:53 GMT

Trump meeting TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms

The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre7vdz4npzo The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre7vdz4npzo#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:55:55 GMT

Could AI help prevent diabetes-related sight loss?

Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk4pm8xxx8o Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crk4pm8xxx8o#0 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:02:37 GMT

In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers

Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27w5q315ro Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27w5q315ro#2 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:22 GMT

Risk to renters as buy-to-let lending predicted to fall

Lenders' trade body UK Finance says the market is likely to be tough for landlords in 2025. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7ver9z38vjo Lenders' trade body UK Finance says the market is likely to be tough for landlords in 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7ver9z38vjo#1 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:54:23 GMT

Standing beside Trump, Japanese billionaire pledges major US investment

Masayoshi Son said he would invest $100bn in the US, and others could follow during Trump's second term. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gld1r9xpjo Masayoshi Son said he would invest $100bn in the US, and others could follow during Trump's second term. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gld1r9xpjo#0 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:47:58 GMT

Turkey and sprouts drive down cost of Christmas dinner

The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv3y61qq41o The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv3y61qq41o#1 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:38:47 GMT

What do we know about Royal Mail's new owner?

The sale of Royal Mail's parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been cleared by the UK government. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg85vdk874o The sale of Royal Mail's parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been cleared by the UK government. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg85vdk874o#0 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:05:45 GMT

Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds

The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality". URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyjm507462o The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality". https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyjm507462o#0 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:35:20 GMT

Etsy to make it easier for GB sellers to reject NI orders

Ebay and Folksy are among online marketplaces to allow sellers to effectively turn off orders to NI. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rq93g9xwlo Ebay and Folksy are among online marketplaces to allow sellers to effectively turn off orders to NI. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rq93g9xwlo#1 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:56:52 GMT

Bates hopes 'real baddies' are held to account

Bates hopes sub-postmasters can get closure as the inquiry's evidence hearings come to an end. URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ew42nd42lo Bates hopes sub-postmasters can get closure as the inquiry's evidence hearings come to an end. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ew42nd42lo#0 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:06:19 GMT