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• Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid (2021-04-18 23:16:34)
  The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future".
• Low-deposit mortgage scheme is launched (2021-04-18 23:16:25)
  First-time buyers will get cheaper deals if they can stretch to a bigger deposit, analysts say.
• Job centre workers 'feel unsafe returning to work' (2021-04-18 23:16:15)
  A union representing job centre staff says three in five feel unsafe interacting with the public.
• Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’ (2021-04-18 23:08:05)
  The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps.
• Leon: Billionaire Issa brothers buy fast food chain (2021-04-18 12:40:46)
  The Issa brothers have bought the British fast food chain Leon, which has more than 70 sites.
• Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies (2021-04-18 10:02:22)
  Charles Geschke set up Adobe in 1982, giving the world the ubiquitous PDF technology.
• Reopening: Prime minister 'must stick to hospitality roadmap' (2021-04-18 09:27:58)
  Leaders of the UK's biggest hospitality firms sign an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
• Reopening: Prime minister 'must stick' to indoor dining dates (2021-04-18 09:27:58)
  Leaders of the UK's biggest hospitality firms sign an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
• How cancer put me off joining Amazon union (2021-04-17 23:02:36)
  Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.
• Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill (2021-04-17 22:50:38)
  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine.
• Peloton safety: US regulators warn against using treadmill near children (2021-04-17 22:50:38)
  The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the Tread+ treadmill.
• Reopening verdict: 'It was 'buzzing, chaotic and crazy' (2021-04-16 21:01:03)
  Business owners tell how their first week of trading has gone after lockdown rules eased in England and Wales.
• Archegos collapse costs Morgan Stanley $911m (2021-04-16 14:11:54)
  US investment bank Morgan Stanley's lending to the collapsed hedge fund cost it nearly $1bn.
• Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica (2021-04-16 10:36:55)
  The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica.
• Hammerson: Shopping centre giant slashes rents in revival bid (2021-04-16 09:36:30)
  Hammerson, whose centres include the Bullring and Brent Cross, is "resetting rents to more affordable levels".
• China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback (2021-04-16 03:15:27)
  The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown
• Citigroup to exit consumer banking in 13 markets (2021-04-16 02:35:33)
  The US banking group will shut down its retail operations in countries including China and India.
• TUI says summer holiday season can be saved (2021-04-15 23:05:24)
  The boss of Europe's biggest holiday company thinks successful vaccine programmes can prevent another washout.
• Colin the Caterpillar cake row: Judge Rinder gives his verdict (2021-04-15 22:07:37)
  Marks & Spencer has begun legal action against Aldi, arguing the retailer's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake infringes its Colin the Caterpillar trademark.
• Brexit: Euro MPs' vote bolsters EU-UK trade deal (2021-04-15 17:30:15)
  The key Brexit trade deal now stands a better chance of being ratified in Brussels.
• Deliveroo apologises to riders for bonus overpayments (2021-04-15 15:54:53)
  The food delivery firm suffered a technical glitch, but says it has resolved the situation.
• Amazon's Bezos: Union defeat does not bring 'comfort' (2021-04-15 15:38:04)
  Jeff Bezos said in his shareholder letter that Amazon must 'do a better job for our employees'.
• Benefit Cosmetics backtracks over NHS staff refusal (2021-04-15 14:10:03)
  The brand saw a social media backlash after a nurse claimed staff were being turned away for beauty treatments.
• US imposes sanctions on Russia over cyber-attacks (2021-04-15 14:03:33)
  Dozens of entities are targeted over attacks including alleged interference in the 2020 elections.
• Gnome shortage: Lockdown and Suez canal blockage blamed (2021-04-15 12:03:19)
  A garden centre "boom" coupled with supply chain delays are making the ornaments hard to come by.
• M&S begins legal action against Aldi over Colin the Caterpillar cake (2021-04-15 11:35:39)
  A High Court claim by the retailer argues its rival's Cuthbert the Caterpillar infringes its trademark.
• Sanjeev Gupta's firm says it did nothing wrong over Covid loans (2021-04-15 11:31:55)
  The company behind the UK's Liberty Steel says it did nothing wrong when seeking government funds.
• Deliveroo sees orders and sales more than double in first quarter (2021-04-15 06:55:21)
  The food delivery firm says it cannot tell how much the recent growth is due to the impact of lockdown.
• The woman building HSBC's 3,000 roaming banker army (2021-04-15 04:20:44)
  The bank has already recruited hundreds for an ambitious venture in China as it pivots more towards Asia.
• US poised to impose sanctions on Russia for cyber-attacks (2021-04-15 04:10:13)
  Dozens of entities may be targeted over attacks including alleged interference in the 2020 elections.
• Matchbox cars get green makeover in eco drive (2021-04-15 03:24:55)
  The toymaker is launching new toy cars based on electric models and making some from recycled materials.
• Is Alibaba's fate a warning to China’s tech giants? (2021-04-14 23:01:54)
  Alibaba’s run-in with Chinese regulators has made things tense for its other technology giants.
• 'We realised that by joining together we could make a difference' (2021-04-14 23:01:43)
  The cooperative firms who say their business model made them more resilient to the pandemic.
• Charity shops tell donators: 'Think before giving' (2021-04-14 23:01:22)
  Charity retailers ask givers to book before just turning up with donations as people flock back.
• Charity shops tell donors: 'Think before giving' (2021-04-14 23:01:22)
  Charity retailers ask givers to book before just turning up with donations as people flock back.
• 'I've no idea when I'll be told what shifts I have' (2021-04-14 23:01:09)
  Two-fifths of UK workers in full or part-time employment are given short notice of their work patterns.
• Working hours: 'I've no idea when I'll be told what shifts I have' (2021-04-14 23:01:09)
  Two-fifths of UK workers in full or part-time employment are given short notice of their work patterns.
• Crypto firm Coinbase valued at more than oil giant BP (2021-04-14 18:16:49)
  Coinbase, which runs a leading trading platform for Bitcoin, hits nearly $100bn in stock market listing.
• Asda to axe 1,200 bakery jobs as shoppers shun loaves (2021-04-14 17:54:52)
  The supermarket giant says customers have swapped traditional loaves for speciality breads and wraps.
• Hundreds lose job in British Gas contracts row (2021-04-14 17:49:06)
  Almost 500 engineers have been let go after they refused to sign new contracts forcing them to work more hours.
• Sainsbury's recalls Medjool dates over Hepatitis A fears (2021-04-14 14:51:33)
  The supermarket is recalling its 'Taste the Difference' Medjool dates amid fears they are contaminated.
• Bernie Madoff: Disgraced financier dies in prison (2021-04-14 13:55:32)
  Bernie Madoff was found to have conned investors out of billions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme.
• 'Employers ignore you if they can't pronounce your surname' (2021-04-14 12:43:48)
  Young black people are three times more likely to be out of work than white peers, research shows.
• Hundreds of British Gas staff set to reject new contracts (2021-04-14 12:27:46)
  Hundreds of British Gas staff are set to reject new contracts that they say offer inferior terms.
• Foxtons faces investor backlash over boss's bonus (2021-04-14 11:52:25)
  The estate agency is rewarding Nic Budden despite taking £7m in Covid support from the state.
• CEO Secrets: 'Taking risks is how we found our edge' (2021-04-14 11:41:54)
  Public relations firm boss George James thought clients would be put off by his youth but turned his weakness into a strength.
• Covid test firm cuts price for holidaymakers amid cost row (2021-04-14 11:41:12)
  Travel trade group Abta warns that the cost of testing is still a "significant restriction" for people.
• Covid test firm cuts price amid criticism over cost (2021-04-14 11:41:12)
  Travel trade group Abta warns that the cost of testing is still a "significant restriction" for people.
• Heathrow says airport queues are becoming 'untenable' (2021-04-14 11:02:03)
  The airport says some travellers are facing waits of up to six hours.
• Tesco counts cost of Covid trading as profits drop (2021-04-14 07:45:33)
  The UK's largest supermarket saw full-year sales soar but the pandemic hit its bottom line.
• Easyjet ready to 'ramp up' for summer holidays (2021-04-14 07:07:36)
  Airline says it is ready to scale operations according to demand, although it expects steep losses.
• James Dyson says Brexit has given him 'freedom' (2021-04-14 06:39:31)
  Sir James Dyson defends moving his firm's headquarters to Singapore and says Dyson is a British firm.
• Toshiba president steps down amid $20bn buyout bid (2021-04-14 05:30:36)
  Nobuaki Kurumatani is leaving after the firm received an offer from his former employer, CVC.
• NZ to launch world-first climate change rules (2021-04-14 02:54:22)
  New Zealand is bringing in a law to force its financial firms to report on climate-related risks.
• The student loan bubble 'is going to burst' (2021-04-13 23:26:29)
  Cancelling student debt was once a fringe idea in the US, but it's become increasingly mainstream.
• Newquay is hottest sellers' market, says Rightmove (2021-04-13 23:09:25)
  Online property portal names Cornish surfing town as place where properties sell fastest.
• Rightmove says Cornwall's Newquay is hottest UK property market (2021-04-13 23:09:25)
  Online property portal says the Cornish surfing town is the place where properties sell fastest.
• Black youth unemployment 'hits 35% in pandemic' (2021-04-13 23:08:18)
  Young black people three times more likely to be out of work than white peers, new research shows.
• Young black people three times more likely to be unemployed than white peers (2021-04-13 23:08:18)
  Young black people are three times more likely to be out of work than white peers, research shows.
• Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing (2021-04-13 15:27:01)
  The Singapore-based firm started as a ride-hailing company and has since expanded.
• Greensill: Labour urges 'full' probe into Cameron lobbying (2021-04-13 13:49:18)
  The PM insists probe into David Cameron's lobbying will get free rein, but Labour says it's a "cover-up".
• Greensill: Labour urges "full" probe into Cameron lobbying (2021-04-13 12:10:01)
  The PM insists probe into David Cameron's lobbying will get free rein, but Labour says it's a "cover-up".
• Liberty Steel: Kwarteng defends rejecting request for £170m bailout (2021-04-13 11:41:52)
  The business secretary says the government had to ensure that any money provided would stay in the UK.
• Denmark charges six from UK and US with cum-ex fraud (2021-04-13 10:27:29)
  They are accused of defrauding the Danish treasury in a trading scam through a German bank.
• Greensill: Labour to press ministers over Cameron lobbying (2021-04-13 10:09:15)
  The former prime minister has been criticised for lobbying on behalf of Greensill Capital.
• Defence giant Babcock International to cut 1,000 jobs (2021-04-13 09:56:30)
  The government contractor also expects a "significant" £1.7bn write-off as part of a company review.
• Brexit prompts JD Sports to open Dublin warehouse (2021-04-13 09:47:17)
  The firm's imports to GB now incur tariffs when they are distributed onward to its stores across Europe.
• UK exports to EU rebound partially after January's slump (2021-04-13 08:10:09)
  Despite the improvement, exports still remain below 2020 levels, the UK statistics body says.
• Goldmans backs office life with Birmingham tech hub (2021-04-13 07:27:38)
  The investment bank is creating a new Midlands outpost which will eventually employ up to 500 staff.
• UK economy grew slightly in February (2021-04-13 06:13:00)
  The economy "showed some improvement" as it grew 0.4% in February, according to official figures.
• China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure (2021-04-13 02:16:50)
  The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm.
• Lockdown lifting in Liverpool: 'Light at the end of the tunnel' (2021-04-12 23:31:44)
  Excitement, relief and cocktails flowed as bars and non-essential shops reopened in Liverpool.
• Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus (2021-04-12 23:19:42)
  As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad.
• 'I put those goggles on and just fell in love' (2021-04-12 23:06:45)
  Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time.
• Covid lockdown eases: Celebrations as pub gardens and shops reopen (2021-04-12 17:44:41)
  Shoppers have been rushing back to the High Street, where queues were seen outside some retailers.
• Microsoft makes $20bn bet on speech AI firm Nuance (2021-04-12 15:55:50)
  The US tech giant is buying artificial intelligence firm Nuance, best known for developing Apple's Siri
• Only two in five pubs in England reopen (2021-04-12 14:28:45)
  Less than half the pubs in England reopened on Monday, the industry says, and many face a fight for survival.
• Pubs: Crisis-hit industry welcomes reopenings (2021-04-12 13:48:19)
  Pubs in England are pleased to be serving customers again, but many still face a fight for survival.
• Cyber-firm Darktrace eyes '£3bn' London share listing (2021-04-12 12:10:11)
  Boss Poppy Gustafsson says London is a "logical choice" despite Deliveroo's flop flotation.
• Shoppers rush back as High Streets reopen in England and Wales (2021-04-12 10:45:57)
  Footfall more than trebles as queues form outside branches of Primark, JD Sports and TK Maxx.
• France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights (2021-04-12 10:36:30)
  MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours.
• Covid lockdown eases: 'Sense of celebration' as pubs and shops reopen (2021-04-12 09:58:27)
  Salons offered early-morning haircuts and pubs served midnight pints as the rules changed in England
• Primark shoppers queue as opening hours extended to 10pm (2021-04-12 09:58:07)
  JD Sports and TK Maxx also see queues as non-essential shops reopen in England and Wales.
• Brewdog reveals plans for beer-themed hotel in Edinburgh (2021-04-12 07:10:35)
  The Scottish firm says the Doghouse-branded boutique hotel will be in a former school in Market Street.
• Covid lockdown eases: PM warns people to 'behave responsibly' (2021-04-12 06:50:51)
  Pub gardens, gyms and hairdressers are reopening as part of England's latest step out of lockdown.
• Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change (2021-04-12 01:24:58)
  China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns
• Homebase to put mini-garden centres at Next stores (2021-04-12 01:22:18)
  As non-essential retail reopens in England the DIY chain is testing new strategies to reach customers.
• Homebase to put mini garden centres at Next stores (2021-04-12 01:22:18)
  As non-essential retail reopens in England the DIY chain is testing new strategies to reach customers.
• England Covid lockdown eases: PM warns people to 'behave responsibly' (2021-04-12 00:10:10)
  Pub gardens, gyms and hairdressers are reopening as part of England's latest step out of lockdown.
• Oxford Street: Wooing shoppers back to Europe's busiest high street (2021-04-11 23:01:29)
  Empty stores and American sweets - what consumers on Oxford Street can expect to see as shops reopen.
• The 'Iron Man' body armour many of us may soon be wearing (2021-04-11 23:00:15)
  The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly.
• The 'Iron Man' body armour you may soon be wearing (2021-04-11 23:00:15)
  The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly.
• Post Office could offer sub-postmasters a share in profits (2021-04-11 18:22:50)
  Chief executive Nick Read wants the network to operate on "partnership of equals" basis from 2025.
• Covid: Pubs reopening but some 'may not survive' (2021-04-11 09:46:54)
  Landlords get ready to reopen but some say lockdown restrictions may put them at risk of closure.
• Joe Biden: Could his tax plan affect US investment in Ireland? (2021-04-11 06:10:39)
  US investment in Ireland could dry up if President Biden leads a major change to global tax rules.
• Covid: Shoppers 'must respect staff' when retail reopens (2021-04-11 01:25:21)
  People are urged to be considerate when non-essential retail rules ease in England and Wales on Monday.
• Rescheduled Dubai Expo hopes to attract 25 million visits (2021-04-10 23:56:47)
  The event sees countries using pavilions to show off the latest in architecture and technology.
• ‘I can’t wait to go shopping again, it's been ages’ (2021-04-10 23:38:24)
  Some are eager to hit the High Street when non-essential shops reopen on Monday - but others remain wary.
• Lockdown eases: How we fit bras at a social distance (2021-04-10 23:04:34)
  Bravissimo's Leanne Cahill explains how her shops will work when they reopen after lockdown.
• US cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo (2020-12-19 17:33:36)
  US secretary of state says Moscow "clearly" responsible but President Trump says it's "under control".

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