Railway line reopens after freight train derailment
While the train has been removed, passengers continue to face disruption on Thursday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hsIcrWV via IF...
Sainsbury's hit by card payment issues
The problem is affecting some deliveries and in-store payments at the supermarket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/doAZyJ6 via IFTTT
Warning over new supermarket spending 'challenges'
Consumer groups say the latest loyalty promotions could encourage shoppers to go over budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DGr1zIZ via IF...
Queen could sell their catalogue to Sony for $1bn
If the sale takes place, it will be the biggest deal of its kind in the history of recorded music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mbVIdQW v...
London's Evening Standard axes daily print edition
The newspaper plans to go to a single weekly print edition after almost 200 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lgu0pF9 via IFTTT
'I put off starting a family because of a £300 rent rise'
Women share their stories of how they feel renting has held them back in life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/njzWsSq via IFTTT
Abercrombie surges as 1990s revival spreads
Abercrombie & Fitch is enjoying its strongest growth streak in more than a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9nrLfhW via IFTTT
Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike
A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ainhw4p via...
Shop price rises back to 'normal', says retail body
Household budgets have come under pressure as prices soared in the wake of the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JuoRe2L via IFTTT
AI products like ChatGPT much hyped but not much used, study says
Latest generation of products not becoming part of people’s "routine internet use", researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.t...
Tackling water shortages with 'Star Wars' tech
'I thought why don’t we give it a try?' said student Swapnil Shrivastav, after inspiration struck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0D...
Royal Mail investigated by Ofcom for missing delivery targets
It marks the sixth consecutive year Royal Mail has fallen short of its postal targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gaOcRqP via IFTTT
Joy and disbelief as Post Office convictions quashed
A law quashing convictions from the Horizon IT scandal received Royal Assent late on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6KkE8WD via IFT...
More than 120 business chiefs sign letter backing Labour
More than 120 bosses endorse Labour's economic plans ahead of the election saying it is “time for a change”. from BBC News https://ift...
Building society buys Co-op Bank for £780m
The deal will create a financial business with millions of customers and about £89bn worth of assets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/saqT1tR...
Ex-Post Office boss accused of being in 'la-la land'
Paula Vennells is quizzed on how much she knew about remote access to sub-postmasters' computers from BBC News https://ift.tt/yX5alNC ...
We will not increase income tax or NI, Labour says
The shadow chancellor told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg she would face "difficult decisions" on spending. from BBC News https:...
Energy bills to fall again from July under new cap
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,568 a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/54IxL1c via IFTTT
Royal Mail investigated by Ofcom for missing delivery targets
It marks the sixth consecutive year Royal Mail has fallen short of its postal targets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x2GZvBI via IFTTT
April a washout for shops as sales slump
Retail sales fell by much more than expected last month as heavy rain kept shoppers at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n9zbYWU via IFT...
Why technology has not transformed building
New technology has yet to transform homebuilding which is still largely a manual task. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x3wEnYO via IFTTT
Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars
He previously warned Chinese car makers would "demolish" rivals if there were no trade barriers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lp...
'People are just not worried about being scammed'
Fraudsters are increasingly using AI, but are people taking the problem seriously enough? from BBC News https://ift.tt/oy9kJE1 via IFTTT
HSBC fined over treatment of customers in difficulty
The City watchdog said that the bank failed customers who has been facing arrears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oVDp7wL via IFTTT
Taylor Swift and Olympics scams fuelling fraud
Money lost to fraud fell last year, but purchase and romance scams are on the rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XUkKmFo via IFTTT
Water firms ask for bill rises of between 24% and 91%
Southern Water wants to increase its bills by £436 a year, but is not expected to get approval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aNJBRh5 via ...
Five questions for ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells
The former Post Office boss is due to give evidence to the public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4fZdG9...
UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots
The ICO wants to know the safeguards around Recall, which can take screengrabs of your screen every few seconds. from BBC News https://ift...
Industry bosses cast doubt on jobs 'bootcamp' plans
The plans will see benefit claimants get training for roles in sectors such as hospitality and care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q2MoHsU ...
China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen
Last week, Washington announce new tariffs on Chinese imports including electric cars and solar panels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wA2pT...
How should countries deal with falling birth rates?
As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9icn20l vi...
Five questions for ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells
The former Post Office boss is due to give evidence to the public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uQjIR1...
Who is Paula Vennells? Ex-Post Office boss in Horizon IT inquiry
The ordained priest who led the Post Office from 2012 to 2019 faces three days of questioning at the Horizon Inquiry. from BBC News https:...
Energy bills predicted to fall by 7% in July
If the forecast proves correct, it would mean a typical annual bill could be £500 lower than last summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m4L...
Boeing boss's £25m pay package approved
Boeing shareholders approved a $33m pay package for outgoing boss Dave Calhoun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bYZN293 via IFTTT
Union forming stalled in US Mercedes-Benz
The UAW effort to win members in at Mercedes was a test of a wider resurgence in worker activism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U8jrIt0 vi...
Fujitsu sacked boss at height of Horizon scandal
Global president Rod Vawdrey then returned to Australia and made millions in a "train wreck" float. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
Alan Bates rejects second Post Office compensation offer
The latest offer amounted to around a third of what the campaigner had asked for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hjIYbCH via IFTTT
More people seek help for debts as fee scrapped
Debt Relief Orders are available to those on low incomes to clear existing debt and surged as the fee was axed. from BBC News https://ift....
Don't panic, says stock market boss as firms leave UK
Many big firms are delisting in the UK but the London Stock Exchange’s chief says there is no need to panic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
The man who turned his dead father into a chatbot
The "grief tech" firms helping users create talking avatars of their dead relatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uXgVb7Y via I...
Three ways to win the rental property race
From being first in the queue to being more flexible, here are some tips on how to get ahead in the rental race. from BBC News https://ift...
Firms leaving UK 'not a crisis' says stock market boss
Many big firms are delisting in the UK but the London Stock exchange’s chief says there is no need to panic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
People face 23-minute wait for HMRC helplines
Taxpayers are facing 23-minute waits for HM Revenue and Customs helplines, according to a report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2dWCJUf vi...
Cow dung's key role in India's energy industry
India is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on imported gas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CKnQdxO via I...
Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese electric cars
The White House said they were a response to unfair policies and intended to protect US jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SWeomAc via IF...
Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?
Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xisQ0n7 via...
How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'
From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WtgQ...
Warning over 'disastrous' BBC podcast advert plan
The BBC recently announced a plan to introduce advertising in podcasts for some listeners in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HFIlvir ...
Marvel Rivals apologises after banning negative reviews
The game's developers said the controversial terms gamers were told to agree to was a miscommunication. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r...
Universal Credit claimants must seek 18 hours work
Changes to welfare rules mean universal credit claimants must look for ways to earn more than before. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0zQGjs5...
How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'
From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PW7C...
Is social media worth paying for?
As Twitter and Facebook both now offer paid subscription, what impact is it having? from BBC News https://ift.tt/pXz8lUQ via IFTTT
Lidl raises pay to match Aldi in battle for staff
The German discounters will give their workers higher wages than British competitors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HyQaDCq via IFTTT
The post-Brexit hard sell for British food in Asia
The UK still lags far behind its main European counterparts, both in terms of sales and reputation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0LScHiX ...
UK expected to exit recession as latest growth figures published
The latest ONS figures will show if the economy is rebounding after the UK slipped into recession at the end of last year. from BBC News h...
Rat remains found in bread triggers Japan recall and refunds
Pasco has recalled 104,000 packs of sliced bread after rat remains were found in at least two packs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0pyvWu1 ...
Argentines strike against spending cuts
Schools, banks and many shops close across the country, with train and metro services suspended. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iYNZK3M via...
The post-Brexit hard sell for British food in Asia
The UK still lags far behind its main European counterparts, both in terms of sales and reputation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0LScHiX ...
Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?
Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SL5oAkD via...
EU moves to give profits from Russian assets to Ukraine
EU ambassadors have agreed in principle to use the profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JA0E5p...
FTX says it has billions more than owed to victims
The failed cryptocurrency giant says it has billions of dollars more than needed to cover its debts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hmv1gVq ...
Tame toxic algorithms to protect children, big tech told
Big tech companies will have to make changes to their algorithms to comply with new online safety laws. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lB6PK...
'Technical issue' affecting UK airport e-gates
Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester are among major airports impacted by a Border Force issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gDW7XSl via IFTTT
How quantum physics could 'revolutionise everything'
From unhackable communication networks to powerful computers, quantum technology promises huge advances. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ftmy...
Reeves: Government 'gaslighting' people on economy
The shadow chancellor's speech comes ahead of key figures likely to show the UK emerging from recession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Boeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubts
Boeing told US regulators it might not have properly inspected its 787 Dreamliner jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/49owDiA via IFTTT
Rathlin's only shop avoids closure after £12k fraud
Cyber criminals stole thousands from Rathlin's Co-Op Shop, putting its future in doubt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V06ljcD via IFTTT
Heineken to reopen more than 60 closed pubs
Investment by Dutch brewing giant will create 1,000 new jobs and reopen dozens of closed pubs from BBC News https://ift.tt/P91Jm63 via IF...
Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'
Qantas agrees to pay millions to settle lawsuit accusing it of selling tickets to cancelled flights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QPeGMm0 ...
Eurotunnel says no queues with new travel system
The firm's boss says extra lanes and technology means changes starting in October will go smoothly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qQX0h...
The rise of Sweden's super rich
Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vipaYHS via IFT...
How Brexit is not 'done' for Northern Ireland
Events this week show that Brexit will keep rearing its head, writes economics editor John Campbell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cksIeqQ ...
Why mortgage rates are going up, not down
The cost of a new fixed mortgage has risen in recent days, defying many homeowners' hopes and expectations. from BBC News https://ift....
Is Zimbabwe zigzagging into further currency chaos?
Traders suffer a case of déjà -vu as any savings are wiped out with a new currency called the Zig. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hO7XBlr vi...
Worst-ever job interviews: 'We had to crawl and moo'
Dozens of jobseekers tell the BBC about their worst-ever interview experiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xI9LlFv via IFTTT
'Garden floods show need to work with nature'
Insurance scheme urges gardeners to use planting to protect their homes from floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iKMemns via IFTTT
Post Office’s expert gave false evidence to court
Expert suggested bug fix which would alter data without branch knowing, but told court that was impossible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a...
How the computer games industry is embracing AI
Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSKznWm via IFTTT
Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza 'tragedy'
Officials said the measures would be in place until Israel allowed an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid. from BBC News ...
Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year
Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QheJ2sA via IFTTT
UK forecast to see slowest growth of richest nations next year
The UK economy will remain “sluggish” due to the impact of interest rate rises, the OECD says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pYEGuRA via I...
Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers lawsuit
The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ew4W5ER ...
The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs
Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zaNomq6 via IFTTT
Fed holds key interest rate and warns on inflation
The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged again, noting a "lack of further progress" toward lowering inflation. from...
Tatti Lashes: The school friends who built a beauty empire
Charlotte Tiplady and Elliot Barton explain how together they built up their Tatti Lashes beauty empire from Liverpool. from BBC News http...
Ex-Camelot boss to be named as Post Office chair
The BBC understands Nigel Railton will be named as chair of the Post Office after Henry Staunton was sacked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
Binance crypto boss sentenced to 4 months in prison
Changpeng Zhao, head of world's largest crypto platform, pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws. from BBC News https://if...
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