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Elon Musk says advertising boycott will kill X

In a profanity-laced outburst, the billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YGI8Xhd via IFTTT

Elon Musk says advertising boycott will kill X

In a profanity-laced outburst, the billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/YGI8Xhd

Elfbar: Top vape firm drops sweet flavours over appeal to kids

Leading vape brands Elfbar and Lost Mary call for tighter restrictions on vape sales ahead of government clampdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/xyCEjiz

Gulf investors close in on Telegraph takeover

An Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund is poised to take control in coming days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eJsMtIi

New parents could save £500 on baby formula, CMA says

Families could make significant savings on baby formula by shopping around, watchdog says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/j3zrSVU

Tributes pour in for investment guru Charlie Munger

Business chiefs pay tribute to finance guru who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Xok9sl4

Saudi investment fund to buy 10% stake in Heathrow airport

Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial agreed to sell its 25% stake, held since 2006, for £2.4bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IdJMDEv

Renting: Rising cost and lack of choice forcing families to smaller homes

Older tenants are also struggling with essential bills as rents rise and the choice for tenants narrows. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/zJNH8oG

Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape products from January

The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QgGK0x2

First transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels to take off

The plane will fly from London to New York using 100% alternative sustainable aviation fuel. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/8p2ynSU

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lSqZudf via IFTTT

Cyber-attack leaves home sales in limbo

Buyers say they have been left hanging as a company that provides IT to law firms sees its services hit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XO1YLD5 via IFTTT

Tobacco firm calls for tougher rules on vapes

BAT wants sellers to be licensed, and sweet flavours banned from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/rjcL4W2

Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5qLlPWw via IFTTT

Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence'

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/u2LPQnZ

Labour hopes to cut net migration to around 200,000

The party says it wants migration to return to "normal levels", depending on the needs of the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZQDq8Gj

Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout

Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure the Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7aCvw8s

Interest rates: Why there is more pain still to come

Inflation may be easing but the impact of high interest rates is still to kick in for many people. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/h5DV1bC

The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning

Tech firms have developed AI-powered sensors that can detect bacteria in food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/pZyDAIG

Cruise giant Carnival UK accused of plan to fire and rehire 900 crew

Union says plan by Carnival UK, owner of P&O Cruises and Cunard, amounts to a wage cut for staff. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/RMtw26m

Nvidia sued after video call mistake showed 'stolen' data

Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bvWjO3h via IFTTT

Nvidia sued after video call mistake showed 'stolen' data

Car firm Valeo alleges the theft of its data was inadvertently revealed during a Microsoft Teams call. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/bvWjO3h

Energy price cap set to rise in January

A new domestic energy price cap will be announced on Thursday with higher bills expected for millions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/MAeYpNf

Energy price cap: What is it and what will happen to bills in January?

The price cap which sets typical annual household energy bills is expected to rise slightly from January. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ruQ6IAi

The hidden tax rise in the Autumn Statement

Tax cuts were the theme of Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, but one major rise was hidden. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sEa9I5N

Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware

Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rfPv9mH via IFTTT

NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement

National Insurance cuts are set to be among plans Jeremy Hunt hopes will boost the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vuAkbKr

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iGIF0Wb via IFTTT

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iGIF0Wb

Crunch time for cookie use, watchdog warns

Some big websites have been given 30 days to make it easier for users to reject cookies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/faqwFSy via IFTTT

Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis

The lawsuit says Media Matters "manipulated" data in an attempt to "destroy" the social media site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/eumv3tW

How OpenAI created the perfect conditions for chaos

The company's idiosyncratic structure may be behind the sweeping changes seen in recent days. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Lcm2hDz

What's going on in the battle for the Telegraph?

When trying to understand a complex business situation, focusing on motivation can simplify things. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/vdIrkbu

Abu Dhabi-backed fund poised to take over Telegraph

The fund, run by former CNN boss Jeff Zucker, says it has the money it needs to rescue the newspaper. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/wVxpsGz

‘I was addicted to social media - now I'm suing Big Tech’

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/J8sRnW2

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nryg234 via IFTTT

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nryg234

Heathrow passengers facing delays after strong winds

Some travellers are waiting for hours after Air Traffic Control restricts take-offs and landings. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EewjVPv

Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

The chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg economic growth is his priority ahead of Wednesday's statement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/C3KULqh

X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm

US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UYNKn9E

AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it 'no longer had confidence' in his ability to lead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2trsP5d via IFTTT

AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence

OpenAI said it 'no longer had confidence' in his ability to lead the artificial intelligence firm. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2trsP5d

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Lcj9xW6

White House criticises Elon Musk over 'hideous' antisemitic lie

Controversies over antisemitism have engulfed the billionaire and his social network, X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Lcj9xW6 via IFTTT

IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts

The decision came a day after owner Elon Musk endorsed an apparent antisemitic conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/udjG8HD via IFTTT

IBM suspends ads on X after they appeared next to Nazi posts

The decision came a day after owner Elon Musk endorsed an apparent antisemitic conspiracy theory. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/udjG8HD

Rishi Sunak sets out how pothole funding from HS2 savings to be used

Councils say the money is a "significant boost" but call for longer term funding to repair roads. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/HuoW0t1

What the Chancellor really means when he says tax cuts are 'impossible'

How to make sense of what politicians mean when they say there is no scope for tax cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5jtxZPi

Energy standing charges review after anger at rises

Standing charges are the cost of having a home connected to gas and electricity but rises have caused public anger. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/iBvGMIk

Meta calls for parental control laws for under-16s

The firm wants app stores, like Apple's and Google's, to get parental consent when under-16s download apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bLq4wBy via IFTTT

"I feel ashamed" says Post Office Horizon lawyer

Barrister who acted for the Post Office in Horizon criminal trials apologises during inquiry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/O7FH50B

Starbucks faces walkout at hundreds of US stores

The action comes amid a bitter labour fight between at the coffee giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tDdIWV6

Xi Jinping arrives in the US as his Chinese Dream sputters

Economic woes put the Chinese leader in a more vulnerable negotiating position on this visit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DgKuF1

Could triple glazing become a UK standard?

Triple glazed windows are becoming more common in the UK and some say they could become standard. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/SmNpXFh

Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple

New detail on how much Google is willing to pay to be a go-to search engine has slipped out in court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8AJVb9D via IFTTT

'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'

An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/gZETmMv

Nepal to ban TikTok citing disruption to social harmony

TikTok has come under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MWxnpb7 via IFTTT

Cost-of-living payments: What are they, who gets them and are they fair?

Millions of low-income households are receiving the latest cost-of-living payment between by 19 November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5ZE68Ck

'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'

An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/c05xKNs via IFTTT

Welfare cuts worth billions planned by ministers

The changes, affecting hundreds of thousands of people from 2025, would save £4bn in welfare payments. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JdPQkUZ

Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults

The 82-year-old is still facing a trial in Montreal and extradition to the US. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ZFjgxG8

Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene

Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EsiRYdF via IFTTT

Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene

Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/EsiRYdF

Ryanair: How a budget airline took off on TikTok

Through comedy TikToks about its extra fees, Ryanair has attracted millions of likes and followers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/5DAQJsr

UK economy stagnates between July and September

Official figures show the economy failed to grow but it was better than downbeat expectations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39jbm7Q

Lancashire supermarket chain Booths ditches self-service tills

Booths says removing its self-service checkouts is the right thing to do and what customers want. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/fFGtvpn

Thai owner of Miss Universe files for bankruptcy

Thailand's JKN Global Group bought the firm which runs the Miss Universe pageant a year ago for $20m (£16.4m). from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/TJiswQM

Banks accused of dragging their feet over fraud refunds, says MP

The accusation comes as new figures name individual banks and show how much money they refund to victims. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/7i6OvQx

Airbnb boss 'listening' to cities' housing concerns

Brian Chesky denies the platform creates housing shortages but said Airbnb was listening to concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Fe42uIy

The race to buy AI website addresses

As more firms use artificial intelligence, there is a rush to buy domain names with the letters AI. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/nIlTZ7z

Can AI cut humans out of contract negotiations?

Tech firms are testing artificial intelligence that can negotiate contracts without the need for humans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UHVqEDd

Disney boss declares new "era" after job cuts

The entertainment giant has been under pressure as its traditional movie and film businesses decline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/QePzCtH

How WeWork’s founder flew too close to the sun

The story of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork reads more like a parable than a business story. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/ua8OVRo

Delay to law on e-scooters criticised

No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/BJHdcua via IFTTT

Delay to law on e-scooters criticised

No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/BJHdcua

Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry

Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a 21% tax from landlords on rental income. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/WPUAkn3

The floating desalination machines powered by the waves

Desalination usually requires a lot of heat and power, but a new system just needs wave energy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/UF9VJfB

Plan for 40% of train services to run during strikes

Ministers hope minimum service levels for trains, ambulances and border security will start by Christmas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/sqdjUMx

Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required

Projects will have to meet net zero targets, under the proposals to be outlined in the King's Speech. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/LEr4Fz9

Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/IcR1Tzj via IFTTT

Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/IcR1Tzj

One in 10 mothers with under-fours quit work over childcare, says charity

A quarter of a million mothers with children under four have left their jobs, the Fawcett Society says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/0lak7RE

Recharge Industries: Britishvolt buyer failed to pay UK staff for months

An Australian firm which bought Britishvolt has not paid the firm's UK staff for the last four months. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/URK17QP

Wilko workers on life after the retailer's collapse

More than 12,000 staff were made redundant when Wilko closed - for some, finding a job has been tough. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/FLn8ad2

Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener

Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/CrQXcxI

Succession actor Sarah Snook: 'AI is terrifying'

The actor says the film industry should "set a precedent" on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xBGKIj9 via IFTTT

How does your pay compare with other jobs?

Use our interactive lookup tool to find out how pay has changed in your job. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/tyBUIAq

James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks

The James Webb observatory records the giant jets and shocks created by a birthing star in Orion. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/WrMlzgh via IFTTT

China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other

Australia's Anthony Albanese is in Beijing this weekend for the first such trip in seven years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/JzYlQn1

Killer robots and work-free lives - Sunak quizzes Musk on AI future

The prime minister and the tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/lScB9ms

AI friends and optional jobs - Sunak and Musk share future hopes

The prime minister and tech billionaire sat down together to talk tech, education - and killer robots. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lScB9ms via IFTTT

AI summit: Education will blunt AI risk to jobs, says Rishi Sunak

The prime minster says the technology can help rather than replace workers, as the UK's AI summit ends. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/mpjM4WX

Uber and Lyft agree to pay $328m to New York drivers

Uber and Lyft have agreed to settle claims that they "systematically cheated" drivers out of pay. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/Gk15lWT

Rishi Sunak: AI firms cannot 'mark their own homework'

Governments must act to protect citizens from potential AI risks, prime minister tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/apCvzGt via IFTTT

Rishi Sunak: AI firms cannot 'mark their own homework'

Governments must act to protect citizens from potential AI risks, prime minister tells the BBC. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/apCvzGt

CEO Secrets: ‘Pumpkins saved my business but almost squashed me’

Kim Innes founded Humble Crumble, a crumble bakery that’s sold more than half a million sweet treats. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/1t0UsSJ