New Year's Eve parties hit by rail strikes and cost of living
by Devanagari NewsDecember 31, 2022
New year bookings at bars and restaurants are down due to rail strikes and price rises, industry experts say. Read More
Trump's tax returns released after years-long effort
by Devanagari NewsDecember 30, 2022
The former president had long sought to keep his records from being seen by the public. Read More
York records strongest house price rises in 2022
by Devanagari NewsDecember 30, 2022
Prices in the historic North Yorkshire city surged by 23.1%, or £69,648, the Halifax bank finds. Read More
Hershey sued in US over metal in dark chocolate claim
by Devanagari NewsDecember 30, 2022
The lawsuit alleges that three Hershey products contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium. Read More
Buses: More cuts to services to come, operators warn
by Devanagari NewsDecember 30, 2022
Campaigners say a temporary £2 maximum fare will not stem a fall in passengers, amid service cuts. Read More
Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale
by Devanagari NewsDecember 29, 2022
Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified. Read More
Covid in China: US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China
by Devanagari NewsDecember 29, 2022
Several other countries have imposed restrictions on travellers from China as Covid cases surge. Read More
December and January strikes: Who is striking and what are their pay claims?
by Devanagari NewsDecember 29, 2022
Hundreds of thousands of workers have walked out, or threatened to, causing widespread disruption. Read More
Energy bills: Changes on 1 January may cause confusion
by Devanagari NewsDecember 29, 2022
Slight changes to gas and electricity rates are likely to add only pennies, not pounds, to your bill. Read More
Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax
by Devanagari NewsDecember 29, 2022
The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe. Read More
Airport strikes could go on for months, says PCS union boss
by Devanagari NewsDecember 29, 2022
The boss of the PCS union says Border Force staff walkouts on Friday could be the first of many. Read More
Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax
by Devanagari NewsDecember 29, 2022
The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe. Read More
Domino's Pizza considers selling Russian business
by Devanagari NewsDecember 28, 2022
The firm operating the Russian franchise may sell up, 10 months after the invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Covid in China: People rush to book travel as borders finally reopen
by Devanagari NewsDecember 28, 2022
But Chinese tourists will not have unfettered access to all countries - as some impose restrictions. Read More
Strikes: Border Force, rail and driving test staff walk out
by Devanagari NewsDecember 28, 2022
About 1,000 workers at six UK airports will resume their walkout over pay and conditions. Read More
Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices
by Devanagari NewsDecember 28, 2022
PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine. Read More
Shaws the Drapers enters liquidation after 106 years
by Devanagari NewsDecember 27, 2022
About 150 staff are believed to be affected after they were told by email the company will close. Read More
Train strikes: Disruption to continue into the New Year
by Devanagari NewsDecember 27, 2022
Strikes this week include staff from customer service, safety and timetabling at three companies. Read More
Train strikes: Services expected to start later as latest walkout ends
by Devanagari NewsDecember 27, 2022
Passengers are being urged to check travel times as rail workers finish their latest walkout. Read More
Shoppers set to cut spending at Boxing Day sales
by Devanagari NewsDecember 26, 2022
The rising cost of living is expected to curb the appetite for post-Christmas bargain-hunting. Read More
UK weather: Ice warnings and rail strikes set for Boxing Day
by Devanagari NewsDecember 26, 2022
Warnings for ice and snow are in place in parts of the UK as rail strikes continue on Boxing Day. Read More
Workers over 50 encouraged to end early retirement
by Devanagari NewsDecember 24, 2022
It follows a recent report which highlighted early retirement as an issue around a UK labour shortage. Read More
Train strikes: Passengers brace for Christmas Eve disruption
by Devanagari NewsDecember 24, 2022
Trains will stop running at around 15:00 on Saturday, as walkouts on the railways and other industries continue. Read More
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled?
by Devanagari NewsDecember 23, 2022
Strikes and poor weather may cause disruption at airports, but passengers do have rights. Read More
Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m
by Devanagari NewsDecember 23, 2022
The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers. Read More
Airport strikes: Border Force staff begin Christmas walkout
by Devanagari NewsDecember 23, 2022
Travellers arriving in the UK are warned to expect disruption and delays as staff who check passports go on strike. Read More
Online whisky auction house's sales hit £50m
by Devanagari NewsDecember 23, 2022
Perth-based Whisky Auctioneer says 2022 has been a record year for some distilleries. Read More
FTX founder appears in US court on fraud charges
by Devanagari NewsDecember 23, 2022
Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history". Read More
Who is striking? How Christmas and New Year walkouts will affect you
by Devanagari NewsDecember 22, 2022
Ambulances, airports and trains - strikes are not taking a Christmas break - by the BBC’s Zoe Conway. Read More
Amazon could be blamed for fake Louboutin shoe ads - EU
by Devanagari NewsDecember 22, 2022
Top EU court says Amazon could be held responsible for third-party sales of fake Louboutin shoes. Read More
TransPennine Express cancels more rail services over IT issue
by Devanagari NewsDecember 22, 2022
TransPennine Express cancels services for a second day running, due to an ongoing "software issue". Read More
Trump business losses sharply reduced his tax bill
by Devanagari NewsDecember 22, 2022
In 2020, Mr Trump reported negative income and paid no income tax. Read More
Who is striking? How Thursday 22 December’s walkouts will affect you
by Devanagari NewsDecember 21, 2022
What you need to know about Thursday's walkout by highway workers, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. Read More
Fresh warning of disruption on airport strike days
by Devanagari NewsDecember 21, 2022
A senior Border Force official has said he hopes to keep all airports open as staff strike. Read More
Netflix password sharing may be illegal, says UK government
by Devanagari NewsDecember 21, 2022
The Intellectual Property Office said the practice might break criminal and civil law. Read More
The cargo hauling aircraft with no pilots on board
by Devanagari NewsDecember 21, 2022
Rejecting deliveries to the doorstep, some drone makers are betting on bigger pilot-free aircraft. Read More
H&M: Justin Bieber collection axed after singer's 'trash' criticism
by Devanagari NewsDecember 21, 2022
The retailer removed its collection after the star says he didn't approve it or give permission. Read More
Cost of living: If no one comes, we close early, says pub
by Devanagari NewsDecember 21, 2022
Almost 90% of pubs are considering shorter opening hours over winter as bills rise, according to a new survey. Read More
Who is striking? How Wednesday 21 December's walkouts will affect you
by Devanagari NewsDecember 20, 2022
What you need to know about Wednesday's ambulance workers strike - by the BBC’s Zoe Conway. Read More
3M manufacturing giant to stop making 'forever chemicals'
by Devanagari NewsDecember 20, 2022
The firm will stop making the materials that have been linked to a range of health problems. Read More
Elon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy
by Devanagari NewsDecember 20, 2022
The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down. Read More
Train drivers announce new January strike date
by Devanagari NewsDecember 20, 2022
The first week of the new year will be marked by rail strikes as drivers take action over pay. Read More
FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited
by Devanagari NewsDecember 20, 2022
The cryptocurrency exchange boss is expected to travel to the US to face fraud charges, the BBC understands. Read More
Low-deposit mortgage scheme extended for a year
by Devanagari NewsDecember 20, 2022
The scheme offers government backing to encourage lenders to offer low-deposit mortgages to buyers. Read More
Decision on energy bill support for businesses postponed
by Devanagari NewsDecember 20, 2022
Business groups angry after a decision on extending energy support is put off until the new year. Read More
Fortnite firm penalised for claims it broke child privacy law
by Devanagari NewsDecember 19, 2022
Epic Games will pay $520m to settle claims it violated laws and also tricked users into making purchases. Read More
Treasury announces date of next Budget
by Devanagari NewsDecember 19, 2022
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out the government's tax and spending plans next spring. Read More
NI households to receive energy payment from January
by Devanagari NewsDecember 19, 2022
The £600 is being delivered by the UK government in the absence of ministers at Stormont. Read More
Battery lights vs mains LED bulbs: What's cheaper?
by Devanagari NewsDecember 19, 2022
As some shoppers swap mains bulbs for battery lights, we investigate if money is really being saved. Read More
More than 130 bus operators to offer £2 tickets
by Devanagari NewsDecember 19, 2022
The government-funded scheme will cap fares in England outside London from 1 January to 31 March. Read More
Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms
by Devanagari NewsDecember 19, 2022
The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites. Read More
Who is striking? How this coming week’s walkouts will affect you
by Devanagari NewsDecember 18, 2022
Useful information on strikes during the week up to Christmas, by the BBC’s Zoe Conway. Read More
Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse
by Devanagari NewsDecember 18, 2022
Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange. Read More
Train strikes to disrupt weekend before Christmas
by Devanagari NewsDecember 17, 2022
People are being advised not to travel on the railways as workers continue strikes on Saturday. Read More
Wolford owner Lanvin says luxury is never out of style
by Devanagari NewsDecember 17, 2022
Lanvin Group hopes to be the first luxury giant to rise out of Asia. Read More
Royal Mail: Views from both sides of the picket line
by Devanagari NewsDecember 16, 2022
The BBC spoke to a striking worker on the picket line and someone who chose to work on Friday. Read More
Former US President Donald Trump launches $99 NFT collection
by Devanagari NewsDecember 16, 2022
They depict the former US president in various guises including a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver. Read More
Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk
by Devanagari NewsDecember 16, 2022
Some reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post have had their accounts suspended. Read More
Climate boss Carney's firm linked with deforestation
by Devanagari NewsDecember 16, 2022
Brookfield sold Brazil farms despite boss's call not to "walk away" from carbon-intensive assets Read More
Heathrow ground handling staff call off strike
by Devanagari NewsDecember 16, 2022
Members of Unite had been due to walk out on Friday morning in a dispute over pay. Read More
TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up
by Devanagari NewsDecember 16, 2022
The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format. Read More
County Durham Evri staff say parcels will not arrive by Christmas
by Devanagari NewsDecember 15, 2022
Families will be "disappointed" this Christmas as Evri tries to deal with backlogs, workers claim. Read More
Social media influencers charged with $100m stock scheme
by Devanagari NewsDecember 15, 2022
The defendants allegedly used their platforms to hype stocks before selling them off once the prices rose. Read More
Elon Musk sells $3.6bn of shares in electric car maker Tesla
by Devanagari NewsDecember 15, 2022
The sale brings the total of Tesla stocks sold by Mr Musk over the past year to almost $40bn. Read More
Buy festive shopping in store, small retailers say
by Devanagari NewsDecember 15, 2022
The warning comes as Royal Mail staff walk out in a fight over pay and conditions. Read More
Iceland boss Richard Walker says he would like to be PM
by Devanagari NewsDecember 15, 2022
Richard Walker tells the BBC that politics "needs more people from outside the Westminster bubble". Read More
Poor rail services caused by toxic mix, MPs told
by Devanagari NewsDecember 14, 2022
There is a "total let-down" for rail passengers in the north of England, a transport committee hears. Read More
UK inflation drops but cost of living remains high
by Devanagari NewsDecember 14, 2022
The inflation rate is 10.7% down from 11.1% in the previous month, official figures show. Read More
FTX crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail in Bahamas
by Devanagari NewsDecember 14, 2022
Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of a huge scheme to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX. Read More
Hong Kong markets watchdog warns of cryptocurrency platform risks
by Devanagari NewsDecember 14, 2022
It comes after the founder of the failed crypto exchange FTX was arrested and charged with fraud. Read More
From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
by Devanagari NewsDecember 14, 2022
As cryptocurrency makes headlines once again, here's a look at the main concepts and what they mean. Read More
US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors
by Devanagari NewsDecember 14, 2022
Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of a scheme to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX. Read More
US inflation rate slows as fuel costs fall
by Devanagari NewsDecember 13, 2022
US inflation rose 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October. Read More
Dangerous Christmas lights listed for sale on Amazon and eBay, Which? finds
by Devanagari NewsDecember 13, 2022
Testing by consumer group Which? finds some cheap lights fail to meet UK electrical safety regulations. Read More
Train strikes: Support for walkouts not falling, insists RMT union boss
by Devanagari NewsDecember 13, 2022
A series of strikes kicked off on Tuesday, bringing major disruption to the UK's rail network. Read More
Days lost to strikes hit highest in over a decade
by Devanagari NewsDecember 13, 2022
Some 417,000 working days were lost to industrial action in October - the highest since 2011. Read More
Buy now, pay later: Things you need to know about the loan schemes
by Devanagari NewsDecember 13, 2022
With Christmas fast approaching here's what you need to know before borrowing money. Read More
Train strikes: Widespread delays expected as latest walkouts loom
by Devanagari NewsDecember 13, 2022
About 40,000 rail workers will start walking out on Tuesday in a row about jobs and pay. Read More
UK economy shrinks between August and October
by Devanagari NewsDecember 12, 2022
The economy contracted by 0.3% over the three month period despite a rebound in October. Read More
Coal plants put on standby to supply electricity
by Devanagari NewsDecember 12, 2022
National Grid orders coal-fire units to begin warming up as cold weather sweeps the UK and Europe. Read More
Twitter's paid blue tick re-launches after pause
by Devanagari NewsDecember 12, 2022
Twitter will once again offer a blue tick badge and additional features for a monthly fee. Read More
Second-hand tech booms as shoppers look for bargains
by Devanagari NewsDecember 12, 2022
From phones to exercise bikes, the market for second-hand kit is booming as shoppers search for bargains. Read More
Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes and Christmas post dates?
by Devanagari NewsDecember 12, 2022
About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail. Read More
UK weather: All flights suspended at Stansted Airport
by Devanagari NewsDecember 12, 2022
Heathrow and Gatwick have also had to cancel flights after fog and snow swept the country. Read More
Inside Royal Mail's biggest sorting office on strike day
by Devanagari NewsDecember 09, 2022
The BBC speaks to a striking worker on the picket line and someone choosing to work on strike day. Read More
Penguin Random House boss resigns after Simon & Schuster deal fails
by Devanagari NewsDecember 09, 2022
The merger of the publishing giant with rival Simon & Schuster was scuppered by competition concerns. Read More
Cost of Living: How to talk to children about a budget Christmas
by Devanagari NewsDecember 09, 2022
Some hints and tips to help you manage your children's Christmas expectations. Read More
Santander UK fined £108m over money laundering failings
by Devanagari NewsDecember 09, 2022
The bank had "serious and persistent gaps" in anti-money laundering controls, the watchdog finds. Read More
Fired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'
by Devanagari NewsDecember 09, 2022
One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots. Read More
Royal Mail workers begin wave of festive strikes
by Devanagari NewsDecember 09, 2022
Millions of pieces of mail have been piling up ahead of the action, the CWU union says. Read More
Water companies "letting down" customers
by Devanagari NewsDecember 08, 2022
Industry watchdog Ofwat, said that despite some improvements it remains deeply concerned. Read More
Ministers consider tougher curbs on strike action
by Devanagari NewsDecember 08, 2022
The government is exploring the idea of stopping some emergency service workers from walking out. Read More
UK weather: Freezing conditions trigger cold weather payments
by Devanagari NewsDecember 08, 2022
Temperatures across the UK plummet overnight, dipping as low as -9.1C in the Scottish Highlands. Read More
New York Times faces first major walkout since 1970s
by Devanagari NewsDecember 08, 2022
More than 1,100 union members are planning to participate in the 8 December stoppage. Read More
Elon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff
by Devanagari NewsDecember 08, 2022
One photo shows a double room with wardrobe and slippers, as Elon Musk seeks to instil a "hardcore" work culture. Read More
'We haven't had a single penny from the Post Office'
by Devanagari NewsDecember 08, 2022
Three years after winning in the High Court, hundreds of sub-postmasters are still waiting for compensation. Read More
Can I get a cold weather payment and how much are they?
by Devanagari NewsDecember 07, 2022
Cold weather payments are available to some as temperatures stay low. Read More
iPhone chip-maker TSMC invests $40bn in Arizona plants
by Devanagari NewsDecember 07, 2022
The Taiwan chipmaker triples its US investment amid a chip shortage and the US and China tech war. Read More
Indonesia's new sex laws and what they could mean for tourism
by Devanagari NewsDecember 07, 2022
Holiday hotspots like Bali are still recovering from the pandemic - now new laws could derail them again. Read More
The airline policy that cost pregnant flight crew their jobs
by Devanagari NewsDecember 07, 2022
Singapore Airlines recently dropped its five-decade-old policy, after demands from human rights groups. Read More
Trump Organization found guilty of tax crimes after New York trial
by Devanagari NewsDecember 07, 2022
The business is synonymous with the former president, but neither he or his family were on trial. Read More
Bank Morgan Stanley to cut 1,600 jobs
by Devanagari NewsDecember 07, 2022
The investment bank is axing about 2% of its global workforce, affecting around 1,600 roles. Read More
Watchdog warns of 'rocket and feather' fuel pricing
by Devanagari NewsDecember 06, 2022
Retailers may have put prices up quickly when wholesales costs rose but dropped them slowly in 2022. Read More
Cost of living: 'I couldn't tell the real bills from scams'
by Devanagari NewsDecember 06, 2022
People falling behind on bills are being bombarded with letters, calls and texts, a charity says. Read More
Apple self-repair service comes to UK
by Devanagari NewsDecember 06, 2022
The tech giant warned that if a repair goes wrong, the device's warranty will no longer be valid. Read More
Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes
by Devanagari NewsDecember 06, 2022
Facebook's parent company says it will pull news from the platform in the US if a new media law passes. Read More
How our High Streets changed over the Covid lockdowns
by Devanagari NewsDecember 06, 2022
Fewer banks and shops, but beauty parlours prosper - BBC analysis of Ordnance Survey data has found. Read More
Extra train strikes planned over Christmas
by Devanagari NewsDecember 06, 2022
Strike action is set to begin next week, while dates in December and January will go ahead as planned. Read More
PwC to close offices at Christmas to save energy
by Devanagari NewsDecember 05, 2022
Accountancy giant staff will not be able to work from its main London office over the festive period. Read More
Ukraine war: Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude looms
by Devanagari NewsDecember 05, 2022
The G7 and its allies have agreed to limit the price of Russian oil to $60 a barrel. Read More
Taiwan's front-line battle against mobile phone fraud
by Devanagari NewsDecember 05, 2022
How Taiwanese phone fraud fighters are able to warn the world about the latest scams. Read More
India seizes opportunities in African healthcare
by Devanagari NewsDecember 05, 2022
The rapid expansion of Indian healthcare firms in Africa has not been without problems. Read More
'Israeli women and their Gulf sisters are so similar'
by Devanagari NewsDecember 05, 2022
How a women's business forum is forging trade ties between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain. Read More
Strikes unfair at Christmas, Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi says
by Devanagari NewsDecember 04, 2022
Nadhim Zahawi says President Putin "wants to see" strikes, as he outlines plans to avoid disruption. Read More
Five ways to spend and waste less this Christmas
by Devanagari NewsDecember 04, 2022
Experts give tips on how to make your Christmas cheaper, greener and just as joyful. Read More
Google opens its first UK centre making tech for disabled people
by Devanagari NewsDecember 04, 2022
The research and development centre in London is the company's first of its kind outside the US. Read More
Rail strike is cancelled - at the cost of paid sick leave
by Devanagari NewsDecember 03, 2022
The pandemic and a vicious flu season has re-energised the fight for paid sick leave. Read More
Big Zuu: Cooking on a budget secrets
by Devanagari NewsDecember 02, 2022
The TV chef and rapper shares his big three tips for making the most of your weekly food shop. Read More
'5G makes my phone pretty worthless'
by Devanagari NewsDecember 02, 2022
Some users are finding the next generation of mobile internet slow and patchy, three years after it launched. Read More
North Korea hit with sanctions after ballistic missile tests
by Devanagari NewsDecember 02, 2022
The US Treasury freezes the assets of three North Korean officials following last month's missile tests. Read More
Kanye West no longer to buy Parler social media platform
by Devanagari NewsDecember 02, 2022
The rapper has repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks, alienating business partners and fans. Read More
India remittances set to hit record $100 billion in 2022
by Devanagari NewsDecember 02, 2022
Remittances sent to low and middle-income countries have grown by 5% this year, says the World Bank. Read More
Brexit: Progress on trade deals slower than promised
by Devanagari NewsDecember 02, 2022
The UK government is on course to miss its target for signing deals, as exporter numbers fall. Read More
Foxconn: iPhone maker offers payments for finding new workers
by Devanagari NewsDecember 01, 2022
Apple has warned shipments of the iPhone 14 would be delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions. Read More
Ex-FTX boss Bankman-Fried: 'I didn't try to commit fraud'
by Devanagari NewsDecember 01, 2022
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, the former FTX chief says he has almost no money left. Read More
Paying for the basics is pushing people into debt, charity says
by Devanagari NewsDecember 01, 2022
Citizens Advice says homeowners and pensioners are among those increasingly seeking debt advice. Read More
US signals shift to slower interest rate increases
by Devanagari NewsDecember 01, 2022
Markets soared after the Federal Reserve signalled a shift in its inflation fight. Read More
UK strikes digital trade deal with Ukraine
by Devanagari NewsDecember 01, 2022
The agreement is expected to improve cooperation on cyber security, AI and new technologies. Read More
EU tells Elon Musk 'huge work ahead' for Twitter
by Devanagari NewsDecember 01, 2022
Twitter risks a ban if it is not in compliance with EU rules on targeted adverts and disinformation. Read More
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