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US growth surged in summer but recovery is slowing
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:28:58 GMT
The US economy grew 7.4% over the quarter, but output remains lower than last year.
UK car production has worst September since 1995
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:29:37 GMT
The drop is concerning as the end of the Brexit transition period looms, says industry body.
Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:14 GMT
Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request
Hornby: Model train maker steams ahead in lockdown
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:20:48 GMT
The company says sales are up 33% as more people take up hobbies during the pandemic.
LVMH and Tiffany kiss and make up over takeover dispute
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:01:42 GMT
The French luxury brand will pay less to buy the US jeweller, ending a bitter dispute over the deal.
Utilita: Energy firm to pay £500,000 for overcharging customers
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:01:10 GMT
Utilita apologises "unreservedly" after overcharging almost 40,000 of its prepayment customers.
Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 03:12:37 GMT
The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei.
US tries to block Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who would be first African WTO head
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:30:36 GMT
The World Trade Organization's nominations team says member countries should back Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Stock markets sink amid alarm at Covid surge
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:21:12 GMT
Financial markets in the US and Europe fall as concerns rise about the coronavirus impact on economic growth.
Facebook sued over Cambridge Analytica data scandal
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:32:48 GMT
The company is accused of misusing almost one million users' data in England and Wales.
Why soy sauce is causing a stir
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:28:04 GMT
The Department for International Trade slips up in a tweet about Bake Off.
Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:59:49 GMT
Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law, in front of senators.
Boeing to cut 20% of workforce by end of 2021
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:44:07 GMT
The planemaker is extending previously announced cuts as it faces slumping demand in the pandemic.
Heathrow overtaken as Europe's busiest airport amid pandemic
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 11:15:01 GMT
Paris Charles de Gaulle is now busier as passenger numbers at Heathrow dive 84% because of Covid.
BT signs 5G deal with Ericsson to help ditch Huawei
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:06 GMT
The move means its EE mobile network will be powered by both Ericsson and Nokia's products.
GSK and Sanofi make global Covid vaccine supply deal
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:06:29 GMT
The companies are to supply 200 million doses of Covid vaccine to a global scheme.
Next sees online jump but store sales still down
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:52:08 GMT
Next says future lockdowns of non-essential stores would cost it millions of pounds before Christmas.
Covid: Post-furlough unemployment 'hits young and ethnic minorities'
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:33:58 GMT
These groups were more likely to be made unemployed after being placed on furlough, a report suggests.
Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:01:15 GMT
The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s".
‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:01:08 GMT
The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which?
Meat plant to see disruption after 144 Covid cases
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:34:55 GMT
Some 144 members of staff test positive for the virus, and all 1,000 staff will get checked.
TikTok shrugs off Trump attack with expansion plans
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 03:53:21 GMT
The Chinese-owned app is tying up with Shopify to create video ads and hiring thousands of engineers.
UK farmers to need 'thousands of foreign workers' next summer
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:56:15 GMT
Despite trying to recruit domestic workers, foreign labour will be vital for next year's harvest, farmers say.
Aston Martin: Mercedes to take 20% stake in luxury brand
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:25:43 GMT
The German company will also provide the struggling British luxury marque with electric car technology.
Experian: Credit agency told to stop sharing data without consent
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:39:46 GMT
The millions of people whose data it is selling on must now be informed, says the UK watchdog.
Coronavirus: People 'rediscovering books' as lockdown sales jump
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:27:56 GMT
The publisher Bloomsbury, best known for the Harry Potter titles, has seen profits rocket since March.
'Furlough pay should be kept at 80% of our salaries'
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:01:47 GMT
Workers facing new lockdowns: "We need furlough pay to be kept at 80% of our salaries."
Halloween firms face up to a pandemic fright
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:43 GMT
Covid-19 has created extra problems this Halloween, so how are firms fighting back?
Mum, Dad, money and me
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:01:29 GMT
Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ?
Opening a new barbershop during the pandemic
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:42:52 GMT
Sheldon Tatchell of Legends Barbershop is preparing a new store to open in Midrand, South Africa.
The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:06:02 GMT
Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself.
My Money: 'We haven't got Covid here yet'
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:02:49 GMT
Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.
The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 08:07:00 GMT
Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly.
'It feels so good to be back dancing'
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 23:42:02 GMT
The world of ballroom dancing went online to cope with the pandemic restrictions, but what does the future hold?