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New law aims to protect devices from hackers (Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:02:38 GMT)
Speakers, fitness trackers and other internet-connected devices sold in the UK now have to meet new requirements.
'Buying a first home is harder when you're single' (Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:10:18 GMT)
A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck.
Musk in China to discuss enabling full self driving (Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:36:41 GMT)
China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.
Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches (Sat, 27 Apr 2024 01:26:14 GMT)
John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.
Post Office paid widow in instalments for silence (Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:35:42 GMT)
The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.
Why green steam is a hot issue for business (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:36:47 GMT)
Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels.
John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand (Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:40:29 GMT)
The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer.
Giant 3D printer that can build a house goes live (Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:09:37 GMT)
It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.
Anglo American rejects £31bn mega-deal with rival (Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:10:38 GMT)
The firm says BHP's bid to create one of the world's biggest mining groups is "highly unattractive".
TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US (Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:13:01 GMT)
The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.
Will Labour’s plan make train tickets cheaper? (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:39:13 GMT)
What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?
Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator (Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:50:43 GMT)
The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.
The ex-flight attendant who now leads the airline (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:25:29 GMT)
Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this year.
US economic growth slows but inflation grows (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:54:56 GMT)
The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.
Tata rejects plea to keep Port Talbot blast furnace (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:03:02 GMT)
Tata's chief executive says plans to keep one blast furnace open in Port Talbot are not viable.
Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:03:42 GMT)
Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".
Post Office exec denies remote access cover-up (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:50:37 GMT)
Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.
Sainsbury's: Almost everyone now shops in store (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:54:46 GMT)
Nearly 90% of business now comes from its stores, the retailer says, as it reports a rise in food sales.
Google accused of making it harder to search for rival (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:16:44 GMT)
In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.
US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn (Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:05:36 GMT)
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
Phoenix Energy sold to Hong Kong billionaire (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:59:41 GMT)
Phoenix owns and operates the largest natural gas distribution network in Northern Ireland.
Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:15:59 GMT)
The potential mega merger would give BHP access to Anglo American's copper assets.
How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook (Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:08:44 GMT)
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.
Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump (Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:02:58 GMT)
Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.
Ex-Post Office boss "opposed stopping prosecutions" (Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:21:19 GMT)
The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.
Outcry led to HMRC's helpline closure U-turn (Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:38:04 GMT)
An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.
John Barnes banned as company director over taxes (Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:30:20 GMT)
John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.
How robots are taking over warehouse work (Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:17:00 GMT)
At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US (Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:01:19 GMT)
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages? (Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:20:16 GMT)
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
