Woman single-handedly takes on BA and wins
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 28, 2023
Jennie Barber cited legislation from 1943 to win flight refund in court battle with British Airways. Read More
Amazon UK workers walk out on strike in pay row
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 28, 2023
Union members at a distribution centre in Coventry take a second day of action in a row over pay. Read More
Japan ad giant Dentsu named in Olympics bid-rigging complaint
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 28, 2023
It comes after months of investigations into alleged corruption in the planning and sponsorship of the event. Read More
Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 28, 2023
Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon. Read More
Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 28, 2023
Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Florida's governor. Read More
Canada bans TikTok on government devices
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 28, 2023
The federal government says the video app is an "unacceptable" risk to privacy and security. Read More
Lidl limits sales of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 27, 2023
The discount supermarket follows rivals by restricting sales of certain fruit and vegetables. Read More
Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 27, 2023
Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures. Read More
Job centre staff to get bonuses for getting people work
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 27, 2023
The government's pilot scheme aims to get more Universal Credit claimants into employment. Read More
Britishvolt bought by Australian firm Recharge Industries
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 27, 2023
Recharge Industries will pay £4bn for Britishvolt, the start-up that collapsed in January. Read More
Labour says UK risks falling behind Poland
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 27, 2023
Sir Keir Starmer says that without new policies, living standards will fall below those in eastern Europe. Read More
Fruit and vegetable shortages 'to last four weeks', says George Eustice
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 26, 2023
The former environment secretary said supermarkets have to "work to get it right" on supplies. Read More
TSSA rail union accepts pay deal from train companies
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 24, 2023
The TSSA union says its 3,000 members have accepted an offer including a two-year 9% pay deal. Read More
Two million air fryers recalled in US over burn hazard
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 24, 2023
Cosori has received reports of air fryers catching fire and causing minor burns and property damage. Read More
Cost of Living: Trainer sales go down after Covid pandemic spike
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 24, 2023
Sukhvir Singh Sohal opened a sneaker shop in Glasgow and still thinks it's a lucrative business. Read More
Signal would 'walk' from UK if Online Safety Bill undermined encryption
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 24, 2023
Bosses of the messaging app fear the Online Safety Bill could force it to weaken its users' security. Read More
Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 24, 2023
The streaming giant has faced increasing competition from rivals including Amazon, HBO and Disney. Read More
Is it cheaper to study in a coffee shop or at home?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 24, 2023
As prices rise, are there cheaper places than home to work or study? Read More
US names businessman Ajay Banga to lead World Bank
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 23, 2023
Raised in India, Ajay Banga led Mastercard for more than a decade. Read More
Vegetable shortages could last for up to a month
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 23, 2023
The environment secretary says shortages of some fruit and vegetables could go on for up to four weeks. Read More
Steel industry concerned over speed of energy help
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 23, 2023
UK Steel says plans for government support is welcome, but fears more job cuts in the industry. Read More
Japanese motor giants announce biggest pay rises in decades
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 23, 2023
Toyota and Honda are the latest Japanese companies to increase wages as prices in the country jump. Read More
Qantas: Australian airline's profits soar after record Covid losses
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 23, 2023
The A$1bn profit follows a troubled few years for the airline, full of delays, staff shortages and criticism. Read More
Arsenal Women earn 30% more but still behind men
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 23, 2023
Accounts show a boost in earnings, but the women's team still earns far less than some male players. Read More
Mormon Church fined over claim it hid $32bn of investments
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 22, 2023
The Church and its investment management company will pay a combined $5m penalty to the US regulator. Read More
Starbucks launches olive oil coffee drinks in Italy
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 22, 2023
The world's biggest coffee chain entered the Italian market in 2018 and has around 20 stores in the country. Read More
My Money: 'I have 25p left in my bank account'
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 22, 2023
Alannah, a 27-year-old blogger from Scotland, shares her weekly spending diary. Read More
US Supreme Court wary of removing tech firms' legal shield
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 22, 2023
A bereaved family accuses YouTube of abetting a terrorist group by recommending its videos to users. Read More
Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 22, 2023
Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors. Read More
British Steel to cut jobs amid fears for industry
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 22, 2023
The Chinese-owned firm will cut 300 jobs at its Scunthorpe plant. Read More
What is going on with getting a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 21, 2023
There had been talk an announcement could come on Tuesday, say Chris Mason and Jessica Parker Read More
How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 21, 2023
ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry. Read More
Councils get more funds for vulnerable households
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 21, 2023
The Household Support Fund goes to local authorities in England to help those struggling the most. Read More
Twitter to charge users for text-message authentication
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 21, 2023
Elon Musk said Twitter was being "scammed" by phone companies over fake authentication-text costs Read More
UK supermarkets face tomato shortages
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 21, 2023
Harvests in Europe and Africa have been disrupted by bad weather, a retail body says. Read More
Russia's economy shrinks by less than expected
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 21, 2023
Despite widespread sanctions, the country's economy fared better last year than many analysts forecast. Read More
Afghanistan: Taliban to turn ex-military bases into special economic zones
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 20, 2023
The first sites will be in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul and the northern province of Balkh. Read More
Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 20, 2023
The firm says its Punk IPA and other beers will be brewed in the country by the end of next month. Read More
Bus cuts: How a city's bus service was quietly cut in half
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 20, 2023
Britain's bus network has shrunk by 14%, but some places have been harder hit, BBC analysis finds. Read More
The race across Europe to build green steel plants
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 20, 2023
A project is under way in northern Sweden which will drastically cut CO2 emissions in making steel. Read More
Strikes update: How Monday 20 February’s walkouts will affect you
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 19, 2023
What you need to know about ambulance and Border Force workers' strikes, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. Read More
Meta to introduce paid-for verification for Instagram
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 19, 2023
The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year. Read More
Why is the UK economy lagging behind the US, Germany and others?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 18, 2023
Projections suggest the UK recovering slower than other countries - and the reasons go beyond Brexit. Read More
US food sanitation firm fined after children worked nights
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 18, 2023
More than 100 teenagers, ages 13-17, worked for a sanitation company, the Department of Labor says. Read More
UK retail sales rise in January
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 17, 2023
Sales rose by 0.5% last month following a drop in December, according the Office for National Statistics. Read More
Energy giant Santos accused of Australia dolphin deaths
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 17, 2023
A former employee alleges Santos' oil spill led to far greater damage on marine life than reported. Read More
London Fashion Week: Is the cost-of-living crisis fuelling creativity?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 17, 2023
As London Fashion Week begins, are more people fixing their old clothes instead of buying new ones? Read More
What's the cheapest way to stay warm in bed?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 17, 2023
How could you keep warm at night for the lowest cost? Read More
Man Utd sale: Qatari bid for Old Trafford club expected as deadline approaches
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 17, 2023
As Friday's deadline approaches, who will join Sir Jim Ratcliffe in submitting a bid to buy Manchester United? Read More
Selling online helps people keep up with rising prices
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 16, 2023
Thousands of people are earning extra money selling items online to combat the rising cost of living. Read More
Aldi to recruit 6,000 new staff across the UK
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 16, 2023
The discount retailer is continuing its expansion plans after a strong Christmas sales period. Read More
British Gas owner Centrica sees profits soar as energy bills rise
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 16, 2023
Profits for the energy firm more than tripled after energy prices surged due to the war in Ukraine. Read More
Australia: Vegan milk recalled in New South Wales over botulism case
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 16, 2023
Regulators have recalled the Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk in New South Wales. Read More
US-China chip war: ASML says China employee stole data
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 16, 2023
Leading chip equipment maker ASML says it reported the breach to Netherlands and US authorities. Read More
Is Disney's magic spell wearing off?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 16, 2023
Under pressure to boost profit, Disney is doing what has worked for 100 years: rebooting the classics. Read More
Price rises slow but UK inflation remains close to 40-year high
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 15, 2023
UK inflation, a measure of the cost of living, fell to 10.1% in the year to January. Read More
Elon Musk donates almost $2bn of Tesla shares to charity
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 15, 2023
Also on Wednesday, Mr Musk hinted he plans to find his successor to lead Twitter by the end of 2023. Read More
Sandwich chain Subway explores sale of business
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 15, 2023
The company is facing rising costs and increasing competition from rival fast food companies. Read More
Louis Vuitton picks Pharrell Williams to lead men's designs
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 15, 2023
The role was previously held by high-profile designer Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021. Read More
United flight 1722: US to investigate Boeing 777's mysterious nosedive
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 15, 2023
Passengers reportedly screamed as the flight from Hawaii plunged 1,400ft before the plane recovered. Read More
Huel: Shake firm's adverts banned for being misleading
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 15, 2023
Adverts implied that Huel meal replacement shakes saved people money, watchdog says. Read More
Tesla workers launch union campaign
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 15, 2023
Tesla boss Elon Musk has opposed unionisation efforts in the past. Read More
The Dutch twins shaking up the UK drinks industry
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 14, 2023
Joyce and Raissa De Haas, who founded Double Dutch drinks, explain the power of twins in business. Read More
Buy now pay later firms face clampdown under new rules
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 14, 2023
Lenders will have to do better affordability checks on borrowers and offer clearer information on loans. Read More
Wages rise but fail to keep up with inflation
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 14, 2023
Regular pay is increasing at the fastest rate in more than 20 years, but failing to keep up with rising prices. Read More
Adani: India watchdog probing Hindenburg fraud allegations
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 14, 2023
The conglomerate had more than $100bn wiped off its stock market value after the claims. Read More
The apps getting your wardrobe back under control
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 14, 2023
New apps are encouraging users to wear their old clothes more or buy second hand. Read More
London bus strikes: Dispute ends after drivers accept pay increase
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 13, 2023
Abellio London workers have been holding a series of strikes over recent months. Read More
Amazon: Unionised Coventry workers announce strike escalation
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 13, 2023
Workers at a Coventry distribution centre became the first UK Amazon employees to strike last month. Read More
Renters leave London at highest rate in decade, research shows
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 13, 2023
Many people in their mid to late 30s are moving to neighbouring counties and the Midlands. Read More
Heathrow records busiest start to year since Covid
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 13, 2023
The airport says some 5.4 million passengers passed through its terminals in January. Read More
Net zero targets 'may mean higher taxes'
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 13, 2023
Economist Lord Stern says public and private investment is needed to reach climate goals by 2050. Read More
Mars Wrigley factory fined after two workers fall into chocolate vat
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 13, 2023
Two workers were rescued when a hole was cut in the bottom of a partly-full Mars Wrigley chocolate tank. Read More
Why are BP, Shell, and other oil giants making so much money right now?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 12, 2023
Oil and gas producers are making billions while bills soar. Should governments tax them more? Read More
New rail strikes ballot to start soon - RMT's Mick Lynch
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 11, 2023
Mick Lynch says the union will keep talking to rail firms, after it rejected an offer on pay on Friday. Read More
Plans to dim City of London's skyscrapers to save energy
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 11, 2023
The City of London Corporation plans curfew times for new developments to switch off or dim lights. Read More
Diabolical HMRC service hurts economy - accountants
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 11, 2023
A leading accountants' group claims that understaffing is causing delays for companies. Read More
Cost of living: My mortgage deal is ending - what are my options?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 11, 2023
Nearly two million households will see their mortgage deal end this year, so what should they think about? Read More
Tech layoffs: Yahoo to slash 20% of its workforce
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 10, 2023
Yahoo adds to the growing list of tech companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrink. Read More
Energy bills extra support ruled out by Chancellor
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 10, 2023
Jeremy Hunt says the government does not "have the headroom" to give household additional help. Read More
UK economy narrowly avoids recession last year
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 10, 2023
Official figures show that the economy saw zero growth between October and December. Read More
Kanye West: Adidas warns of losses from Yeezy fallout
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 10, 2023
The sportswear giant cut ties with the rapper and designer, known as Ye, over anti-Semitic comments. Read More
Droughts leave cargo riverboats high and dry
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 10, 2023
Falling river levels are affecting the use of cargo riverboats around the world. Read More
Farewell radiators? Testing out electric infrared wallpaper
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 10, 2023
Pilots are being run around the UK to see if electric wallpaper could be an efficient way to heat homes. Read More
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major shake-up of firm
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 09, 2023
The cuts come as boss Bob Iger presented his set of financial figures since his shock return to the firm. Read More
Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 09, 2023
Some users reported being notified they were over the tweet-per-day limit, even if they had not posted. Read More
Biden economic agenda confronts a divided Congress
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 09, 2023
President Joe Biden may not be out of ideas. But he might be out of time. Read More
Netflix limits account sharing in four more countries
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 09, 2023
New rules are being introduced in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain, before further roll out. Read More
NFT images of furry Birkin bags violated trademark rules
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 09, 2023
Hermes, which owns the brand, has won a landmark case against an artist who created NFTs of the famous bag. Read More
Hundreds face job cuts at Nationwide building society
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 08, 2023
Nationwide Building Society, which has its headquarters in Swindon, is due to cut 450 staff. Read More
US-China trade hits record high despite rising tensions
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 08, 2023
Imports and exports between the world's two biggest economies totalled more than $690bn last year. Read More
UK economy likely to avoid recession - think tank
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 08, 2023
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research predicts the economy to grow marginally in 2023. Read More
Microsoft unveils new Bing with ChatGPT powers
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 08, 2023
Bing will now have "answer" and "chat" options in search using the latest in artificial intelligence. Read More
Civil servants set to strike on Budget day
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 08, 2023
The PCS union plans a second walkout as the row with the government over pay escalates. Read More
Energy giant BP sees record profits of $28bn
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 07, 2023
The firm's profits more than double after energy prices surged last year following the invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Adani Group: Can embattled India tycoon recover from $100bn loss?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 07, 2023
The group's valuation has plunged after a short-seller raised fraud allegations. What's the way out? Read More
Prepayment meters: Magistrates told to stop allowing forced installations
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 06, 2023
Magistrates have been told to stop authorising warrants for energy firms to forcibly install prepayment meters. Read More
M&Co: Renfrewshire clothing chain to close all 170 stores
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 06, 2023
The Scottish company, which used to be known as Mackays, employs almost 2,000 people across the UK. Read More
Tech lay-offs: Dell to cut workforce
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 06, 2023
Dell adds to the growing list of technology companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrinks. Read More
Britishvolt set to be bought by Australian firm
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 06, 2023
Recharge Industries has been named as the preferred bidder for the collapsed UK battery start-up. Read More
Has the Brexit fishing promise come true?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 06, 2023
Boris Johnson said his Brexit deal would mean lots of extra fish caught in the UK - has this happened? Read More
Cost of living: Call for better pension saving deal for young and low-paid
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 06, 2023
Current rules disproportionately affect young and ethnic minority workers, a think tank says. Read More
How NHS strikes on Monday 6 February will affect you
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 06, 2023
What you need to know about strikes by nurses and ambulance workers by the BBC's Zoe Conway. Read More
Farewell radiators? Testing out electric infrared wallpaper
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 05, 2023
Pilots are being run around the UK to see if electric wallpaper could be an efficient way to heat homes. Read More
Energy firms given Tuesday deadline for prepayment meter action
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 05, 2023
Business Secretary Grant Shapps said energy firms need to refocus their efforts on customers who had prepayment meters forcibly installed Read More
Courts waved through warrants for prepayment meter fitting
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 04, 2023
Magistrates told it is "irrational" not to grant applications by energy suppliers, leaked document shows. Read More
Energy Ombudsman complaints at a record high
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 04, 2023
The most common complaints include incorrect billing, poor customer service and problems switching suppliers. Read More
Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 04, 2023
Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private. Read More
'I'm obsessed with my smart meter'
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 04, 2023
Smart meter in home displays can be a useful budgeting tool but for some they become a source of stress. Read More
Pregnant women to get more protection against being made redundant
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 04, 2023
New law will aim to cover expectant mothers from the moment they tell their boss they are pregnant. Read More
Twitter: Number of staff suing goes up daily - lawyer
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 04, 2023
One former senior manager tells the BBC the treatment of workers by Elon Musk was "unjustifiable". Read More
PG&E to stand trial over deadly California wildfire
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 03, 2023
Pacific Gas & Electric will face trial for manslaughter over its role in a deadly Californian wildfire. Read More
Bill Gates would rather pay for vaccines than travel to Mars
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 03, 2023
The Microsoft co-founder also believes artificial intelligence will "dramatically" transform humanity. Read More
Can Sri Lanka trade its way back to prosperity?
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 03, 2023
Ben Chu, Newsnight's economic editor, takes a closer look at the country's economic woes. Read More
Argentina unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 03, 2023
The new 2,000-peso note comes after the country's annual inflation rate soared to 95% last year. Read More
EDF suspends forced prepayment meter installations
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 03, 2023
The move comes after British Gas was heavily criticised for practices around installing prepayment meters. Read More
Strikes Update: How Friday 3 February’s strike will affect you
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 03, 2023
With train drivers in England on strike and teachers walking out in Scotland, what do you need to know? Read More
Adani calls off share sale after price plunges
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 02, 2023
Gautam Adani, one of Asia's richest people, has seen his firms lose more than $90bn in market value. Read More
EU takes on US as tries to win electric car battle
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 02, 2023
The move comes after the US announced big investments in climate friendly technology. Read More
British Steel considering 800 job cuts in Lincolnshire
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 01, 2023
The plans, which have not been formally submitted, comes as the firm struggles with high energy prices Read More
HSBC staff get a uniform of jumpsuits and jeans
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 01, 2023
The shift to casual wear for the bank's UK branch staff comes after BA unveiled jumpsuits for cabin crew. Read More
House prices fall for fifth month in a row
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 01, 2023
The price of the average property in January was £258,297, a decline of 0.6% on December. Read More
Tech layoffs: PayPal cuts 2,000 jobs as global economy weakens
by Devanagari NewsFebruary 01, 2023
The online payments platform is the latest technology firm to cut costs as the global economy weakens. Read More
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