Missed energy bill error saw man pay £244,000 direct debit
Energy firms are being urged to tackle errors after the BBC is told of payments for wildly inaccurate bills. from BBC News - Business http...
Microsoft says AI is getting deployed 'at scale'
The tech giant's AI success has caused shares to surge, after its market value passed $3tn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Zl...
Warning cost of car insurance to rise this year
The Financial Conduct Authority says it was "monitoring" the sharp rise in insurance premiums. from BBC News - Business https://...
Toyota warns 50,000 US vehicle owners to stop driving
The motor industry giant has warned that Takata air bag inflators could explode and kill people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/V...
US weapons sales abroad hit record high in 2023, boosted by Ukraine war
Sales negotiated by the US government spiked 56%, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine stoked demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Lower cost of tea eases January price rises
Discounts during the January sales and a cheaper cup of tea helped slow the rate of price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/R...
Phone and broadband users face 'unfair' price hikes says Which?
The consumer group says phone and broadband providers should abandon "grossly unfair" plans to raise prices this spring. from BB...
China's Xi tightens stock market rules after sell-off
Nearly $6tn has been wiped off Chinese and Hong Kong stocks since their most recent peak three years ago. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Disposable vapes to be banned for children's health, government says
Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children. from BBC News - Business https://...
Would it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?
Ofcom has proposed Royal Mail could cut the days it delivers letters to three as part of reforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Cuddly toy sellers chase an unlikely audience: 'Kidults'
Toy and games sales fell last year as family finances were stretched but one group is bucking the trend. from BBC News - Business https://...
Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down
The government says the decision was made with mutual consent - but the Post Office says he was asked to go. from BBC News - Business http...
Former Fujitsu UK CEO quits government role
Michael Keegan, who is married to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, resigns from the Cabinet Office. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Train strikes: When and where are the next walkouts?
Members of the Aslef train drivers' union are taking more action in its long-running dispute over pay. from BBC News - Business https:...
UK-Canada trade rift: What it means for cheese, beef and cars
A pause in talks could mean tougher trading terms for the UK - but what will the impact be on consumers? from BBC News - Business https://...
GM-owned Cruise admits failures in driverless car accident
Federal prosecutors are investigating its driverless car unit, Cruise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/evLQOUm via IFTTT
Alaska Airlines warns of £118m Boeing blowout cost
The troubles at Boeing are spilling over to the rest of the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lrZ7eKU via IFTTT
Apple to allow rival app stores on iPhones in EU
iPhone users in the EU will soon be able to download apps from places other than the App Store. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tf...
Tax cut promises may need to be rolled back - IFS think tank
Tax cuts pledges in election campaigns may have to be rolled back amid economic issues, a report warns. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Boeing 737 Max 9 cleared to fly in US after mid-air incident
The planes were grounded after an incident during an Alaska Airlines flight on 5 January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/4Cf62QA ...
Tesla warns of "notably lower" sales growth in 2024
It is the latest car company to forecast sagging demand for electric cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/20SjkQN via IFTTT
HS2: Mayors to meet minister about alternatives
West Midlands mayor Andy Street said the plan could involve a dedicated line between the cities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/j...
Netflix password crackdown fuels sign-up surge
The company is planning price increases, even as many new users opt for its cheaper plan with adverts. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Morrisons scraps four-day working week for Bradford head office staff
Staff at the company's Bradford head office will work an extra half-day per week after the changes. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Post Office: I was only doing my job, says investigator
Robert Daily told an inquiry into the Post Office scandal that he did not accept personal responsibility. from BBC News - Business https:/...
United Airlines to lose money over Boeing groundings
United Airlines is the biggest operator of Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/K5p6302 via IFTTT
Two million could see energy cut off this winter, charity warns
New research from Citizens Advice suggests many will not be able to top up their prepayment meters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
Bailiff referrals rise by 20% over council debts
A BBC investigation finds Birmingham council tops the list with a 500% increase between 2022 and 2023. from BBC News - Business https://if...
MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video
The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Boeing 737-900ER: Second model to be inspected after 737 Max 9 blowout
The US regulator says the 737-900ER fleet uses the same door design as the grounded 737 Max 9s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Aw...
ExxonMobil sues investors to block climate petition
Follow This and Arjuna Capital have called on Exxon to accelerate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Start-ups frustrated by HMRC's 'slowness and lack of communication'
Delays and a lack of communication from the tax authority are holding back new businesses, a group says. from BBC News - Business https://...
I'm working but homeless and bottom of the housing list
A working father finds himself "sofa surfing" amid social housing shortages in Scotland's biggest city. from BBC News - Busi...
Tesco tech hitch leaves deliveries in 'shambles'
It is thought thousands of customers were left without their orders due to technical problems. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BAW...
Supermarket favourites victims of shrinkflation, consumer group Which? says
From tea bags to crisps, supermarket staples are getting smaller, consumer group Which? says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sDAw...
Red Sea 'scary' for ships' crews, says captain
The captain of a vessel in the Red Sea shares his concerns about the Houthi attacks on shipping. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u...
Fujitsu: MPs seek details on public sector contracts with IT firm
Committee looks to uncover how much money was handed out after Post Office scandal was uncovered. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
US stocks surge to record high as market rebounds
Investors have been cheered by hopes that the US central bank's campaign of raising interest rates is over. from BBC News - Business h...
Sports Illustrated in further turmoil after AI scandal
The future of the storied sports journalism title is in doubt after its publisher has its licence revoked. from BBC News - Business https:...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts
Jeremy Hunt tells the BBC that tax cuts would help the economy be more dynamic and grow faster. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Mm...
Energy standing charges review prompts huge response
Ofgem said 20,000 people had been in touch about the daily fees before consultation closes later on Friday. from BBC News - Business https...
Tata Steel: Port Talbot blast furnaces to close with 3,000 expected job losses
Plans to cut jobs in a move to greener steelmaking a "crushing blow" for Port Talbot, unions say. from BBC News - Business https...
Post Office scandal: 91-year-old victim 'disgusted' with compensation delay
Ninety-one-year-old Betty Brown says she had to give up her business as she was caring for her ill husband. from BBC News - Business https...
Sheryl Sandberg to step down from Meta board
The ex-COO of Facebook is credited with turning the company into a profit powerhouse. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0At67UB via...
Train ticket machines charging double online price
Which? has said the best value fares are either unavailable or hidden among myriad of options on many machines. from BBC News - Business h...
Unseen images of code breaking computer that helped win WW2
Intelligence agency GCHQ say pictures of Colossus a reminder of the UK ingenuity that helped defeat Hitler. from BBC News - Business https...
Octopus Energy: Bills will fall in April, says boss
The energy company says prices will fall due to lower international wholesale prices. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mnEHszj via...
Diddy and drinks giant Diageo settle dispute over tequila
A joint statement on Tuesday confirmed Diddy had withdrawn all of his allegations against Diageo. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Ben & Jerry's board calls for Israel ceasefire
The ice cream maker says its statement was consistent with the brand's promotion of peace. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/PN5...
Boeing seeks Ryanair support with checks after mid-air blowout
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary told the BBC that it was asked to send engineers to oversee quality checks. from BBC News - Business http...
LNER: Train fares simplified in bid to boost passenger numbers
LNER is simplifying train tickets on the East Coast Main Line in a two-year trial from 5 February. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Wage growth slows again as job market stalls
Pay growth in the three months to November eased to 6.6% on average, but is still higher than inflation. from BBC News - Business https://...
UK's largest nightclub owner calls in administrators
Pryzm-owner Rekom is struggling because of higher energy prices and cost-of-living pressures on clubbers. from BBC News - Business https:/...
Man charged over plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange
Activists had been planning to "lock on" to the building to stop it from opening, police said. from BBC News - Business https://...
Pothole reports hit a five-year high in 2023
Climate change will worsen potholes but scientists hope new technology will help make them a thing of the past. from BBC News - Business h...
AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says
Policymakers should address the "troubling trend", says the organisation's managing director Kristalina Georgieva. from BBC ...
Six held over plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange
Police said the arrests were made in London, Liverpool and Brighton over a "disruptive and damaging stunt". from BBC News - Busi...
What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0O...
'I had £3,000 stolen via WhatsApp job scam message'
There's been a huge rise in the amount of money being stolen via recruitment scam text and WhatsApp messages. from BBC News - Business...
Boeing's commitment to safety in the spotlight
After a door plug blew off one of its planes, questions are being asked about how seriously Boeing undertakes safety. from BBC News - Busi...
Fujitsu Japan remains tight-lipped on the Post Office scandal
In Fujitsu's home market, hardly anyone had heard of the Horizon scandal until this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RkU2...
Post Office may face £100m tax bill over victim payouts - experts
It may have underpaid more than £100m in tax while overpaying its senior executives, according to experts. from BBC News - Business https:...
US Supreme Court will hear Starbucks labour fight
The case has implications for what kind of relief workers can hope for in labour disputes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RofMud7...
Taiwan election: It's not war young voters worry about - it's jobs
With high home prices and stagnant wages, young voters care more about the economy than Beijing's threats. from BBC News - Business ht...
HelloFresh fined over millions of spam texts and emails
The food delivery firm sent 79 million emails and a million texts during a seven-month campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8...
Oil prices rise after Iran seizes oil tanker
The incident raises prospects of growing conflict in the Middle East, which could impact UK fuel prices. from BBC News - Business https://...
Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime Video
The tech giant says a new round of job losses is needed to make its business more sustainable. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vBD...
Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but what are they?
Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Software firm SAP to pay $220m over bribery charges
SAP is one of the world's largest software firms and was investigated over activity in seven countries. from BBC News - Business https...
Where will all the electric cars be charged?
Lampposts and mobile charging machines are being touted as the answer to charging electric cars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/d...
Fujitsu will be held accountable over Post Office scandal, says government
The firm behind the Horizon software is facing growing calls over its role in the Post Office scandal. from BBC News - Business https://if...
Boeing 737 Max 9: United Airlines finds loose bolts during inspections
The airline finds installation issues, including bolts in need of "tightening", during checks of Boeing planes. from BBC News - ...
Alaskan Airlines flight 1282: Key questions behind door plug blowout
Many questions remain after a 737 Max Boeing plane suffered a mid-air blowout in the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Rq7Dvip ...
Barclays bank cut 5,000 jobs in cost-saving drive
The reduction is much higher than previously reported and a quarter of the cuts will take place in the UK. from BBC News - Business https:...
Tiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership
Woods, who was first sponsored by Nike in 1996, thanked the company on social media on Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Tl...
Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to stay grounded as inspections continue
The US aviation regulator says 171 Boeing planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied they are safe. from BBC News - Business https:...
Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about
The background to the cases of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Boeing's mid-flight blowout a big problem for company
The Alaska Airlines incident could have been much worse, but is still a major issue for the US plane-maker. from BBC News - Business https...
Post Office scandal: Rishi Sunak considers measures to clear all victims
The justice secretary is looking into steps to help hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt...
Flights cancelled as regulator grounds Boeing 737 Max 9s over blowout
The US aviation regulator grounds 737 Max 9s to conduct urgent checks after the incident in Oregon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.t...
FAA grounds 171 Boeing planes after mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines jet
It comes after part of the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 fell off, forcing an emergency landing. from BBC News - Busines...
Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window
An investigation is under way into what caused the incident on the plane carrying 177 people in Oregon. from BBC News - Business https://i...
Japan earthquake: The tiny firm that alerts millions about disasters
Influenced by a post apocalyptic show, NERV - with just 13 employees - is relied on by millions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2...
Post Office scandal: Met Police investigate 'potential fraud offences'
It comes as 50 new potential victims of the scandal have contacted lawyers after the airing of a related TV drama. from BBC News - Busines...
Spice Girls to feature on commemorative set of stamps for 30th anniversary
It is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/GDiZfCR...
McDonald's hit by Israel-Gaza 'misinformation'
It is a striking acknowledgment of the impact from the conflict on the burger giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HY8FZh7 via ...
Tube and train strikes: When are the January walkouts on the London Underground?
There will be "little to no Tube service" on the London Underground, Transport for London warns. from BBC News - Business https:...
SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk
A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns. from BBC News - Business htt...
A restless Gen Z is reshaping the Chinese Dream
Millions of young Chinese face an uncertain future in the world's second-largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SDWj...
Scammer told bank fraud victim 'you're so thick'
Wendy Falconer says she was verbally abused by the man who pretended to be calling from her bank. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
Gautam Adani: India court declines new inquiry against billionaire
A US research firm has accused Gautam Adani's company of financial fraud, which it denies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/yow...
Red Sea attacks could push up prices, UK firms warn
Business leaders say attacks on shipping vessels could cause delays and price rises for UK shoppers. from BBC News - Business https://ift....
Depop, Vinted and other apps to share data with tax body
New rules mean online retail platforms including Airbnb and eBay will share more information with HMRC. from BBC News - Business https://i...
China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla's electric car top spot
Elon Musk's Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/x1eb...
Cambridge University trademarks spark rows with firms
Firms are spending thousands registering trademarks after University of Cambridge opposition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mGbr...
Will hotter heat pumps win over homeowners?
Could a new generation of heat pumps overcome British fears that they can't heat a home. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/jS64W...
Period pants could get cheaper after VAT is removed
Shoppers will no longer pay VAT on period pants following a campaign by charities and retailers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/M...
Red Sea: UK defence secretary says British forces will repel Houthi attacks
The defence secretary says British forces are "willing to take direct action" to protect the key shipping lane. from BBC News - ...
Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires
Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January. from BBC News - Business https://...
Household energy price rise of 5% comes into force
A higher cap for the next three months adds £94 to the typical annual domestic energy bill. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LIdD1j...
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