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Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?

Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/43iTcX0

'Poor' insulation that left houses mouldy needs wider investigation, government told

Botched insulation damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4sPze5

Spooky spending creeping in weeks before Halloween

Spending on Halloween now tops £1bn and UK shoppers are looking beyond sweet treats and pumpkins from BBC News https://ift.tt/XcsxlZo

Watchdog proposes new rules to increase blocking of scam texts

The plans involve blocking hundreds of millions more scams from reaching potential victims and locking scammers out of networks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/neRSuyG

What's the big deal about AI data centres?

Huge investment is going into data centres for AI, but why are they so expensive? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TPjrF1x via IFTTT

The Briefing Room

Could an AI bubble or so-called ‘shadow banking’ threaten the global economy? from BBC News https://ift.tt/hejX9Ly

The Briefing Room

Could an AI bubble or so-called ‘shadow banking’ threaten the global economy? from BBC News https://ift.tt/VGPKQ6l

The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla

The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tYeds7T via IFTTT

Amazon apologises to customers impacted by huge AWS outage

A "faulty automation" was at the core of the issues that caused knock-on effects for more than one thousand sites on Monday, an expert told the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QwBIxlP via IFTTT

The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla

The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tYeds7T

US beef prices are soaring. Will Trump's plans lower them?

Trump is under fire from ranchers, who say his ideas to lower prices address "symptoms not the problems". from BBC News https://ift.tt/VfBphG3

Gold and tech purchases drive strong retail sales

While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5giSxHW

The best time to turn on the heating – according to you

Some wait until a certain date to reach for the thermostat. Others until the temperature drops below a certain point. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cdaWC2l

The Briefing Room

Could an AI bubble or so-called ‘shadow banking’ threaten the global economy? from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4P8E5z

US beef prices are soaring. Will Trump's plans lower them?

Trump is under fire from ranchers, who say his ideas to lower prices address "symptoms not the problems". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZjGwUms

What is driving the decision to learn in a manual or automatic car?

Learner drivers say a lack of automatic instructors and the higher cost of lessons pushes them to manual. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dNWZV7T

Growth won't justify climate damage in airport plans, say MPs

A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S8wHjDb

'I left Wales for England to access free childcare'

There is no free childcare scheme for children under two in Wales, so one mum crossed the border. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pfcDm0v

How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine

South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JnIOvDx

JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts

The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fnxvyZT via IFTTT

What caused the AWS outage - and why did it make the internet fall apart?

The outage at Amazon services has impacted over 1,000 companies and affected millions of internet users. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s98XkNp via IFTTT

Heathrow third runway developer decision due in weeks

Two bids are being reviewed by the government: one from Heathrow Airport and another from Arora Group. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nwt0s4h

JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts

The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yOueXz2

US announces sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies

The announcement comes as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was due to meet with Donald Trump in Washington. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ik0X3dP

Relief over inflation, but what now for the Budget?

Prices rise slower than expected in the year to September while the chancellor hints at help in the Budget. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pye9GEM

What's the best way to detect and destroy drones?

Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2dAJYfm

Walmart halts job offers for H-1B visa candidates

Walmart is pausing hiring those who require H-1B visas in response to the Trump administration's new $100,000 fee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5nKGofY

Reeves plans to 'scrap needless form filling' for firms

The chancellor acknowledged that for many people the economy was "not working as it should" and said the reforms would boost growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yi9TsJw

Community group continues to fight food poverty

Positive Community Action (PCA) also delivers food to families experiencing financial hardship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Avt73p1

Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite

After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bclALDO

China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending

Typically a shopping event that begins on 11 November - Singles Day has kicked off earlier this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aYbev4u via IFTTT

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure

President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam". from BBC News https://ift.tt/42ERSQp

Tech Life

The head of the company that makes Tasers tells us about the future of the technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p3iJ2rk via IFTTT

Tech Life

The head of the company that makes Tasers tells us about the future of the technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BjO2YXN via IFTTT

Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss

Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fhvLEc0

Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax

The company's co-founder says it would be forced to close all its sites, putting 7,500 jobs at risk, if gambling taxes go up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PRGYhm0

China has found Trump's pain point - rare earths

China holds a near-monopoly in the processing of the elements crucial for making everything from smartphones to fighter jets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wxWPJz5

Major UK rare earths refinery scrapped in favour of US

The project would have given the UK a strategic foothold in the rare earths industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WF9H0tr

'You are willing to lose the money, but not the person' says romance scam victim

Varun Yadav lost his entire life savings after he was a victim of romance fraud on a dating app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qt7dLko

Nestle to axe 16,000 jobs as new boss pushes to cut costs

The cereal-maker's new boss says he wants to instil a "performance mindset" and prioritise earnings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h0oNV6E

Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid

Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H6ue3Y7

Thousands in UK sue Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder cancer risks

The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s1Y9WKN

Why AI is being trained in rural India

Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8jbF6Q2

As US shutdown starts to bite, how much could it hit economy?

As workers start to miss pay, the impact of the shutdown will start to ripple out across industries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fh3Ey6Q

US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect

New US tariffs on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture also came into effect on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/23JuMCI

OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT

The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bjQ95fJ via IFTTT

Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yQ6MhG4

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ACYwWBa

Tech Life

Two big social media companies face a class action lawsuit in Italy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l6XSDmJ via IFTTT

Tech Life

Two big social media companies face a class action lawsuit in Italy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z4s80uf via IFTTT

Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UK

The regulator has given it "strategic market status", opening the door to what it calls "proportionate interventions." from BBC News https://ift.tt/iMIZNQo

OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT

The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qtY5VfR

The Inquiry

Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy? from BBC News https://ift.tt/AFj3rqU

ChatGPT image snares suspect in deadly Pacific Palisades fire

Investigators say evidence collected from the 29-year-old's devices showed an AI image of a burning city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QhRV2A3 via IFTTT

How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The brewer of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h5JTKDM

Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?

Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sv4wYrU

All Post Office Horizon victims entitled to free legal advice for first time

Responding to the first stage of the inquiry into the scandal, the government said it had accepted all but one of the recommendations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZbcDyOL

Pubs could stay open longer under licensing reforms

Changes to licensing rules could see relaxed rules around live music and serving food outside. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gyg6fkR

Two teenagers arrested over cyber-attack on nursery chain

Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/79hRx5e

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wnx450W

How China is challenging Nvidia's AI chip dominance

Beijing has urged local firms to use homemade chips. But is China ready to turn away from Nvidia? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FcTSBnf via IFTTT

JLR to restart production on Wednesday after cyber-attack

Staff will begin a phased return to the factory floor as the carmaker continues to recover from the cyber-attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S2T6xR0

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it will consult on running a payout scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eEYQoZp

Japan faces Asahi beer shortage after cyber-attack

The drinks giant said this week that the attack had a major impact on its domestic operations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jHTd1XS via IFTTT

Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze

The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ESHL2Il via IFTTT

The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation

The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lrpOd8V

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jQqoEVb via IFTTT

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nhDHf1O via IFTTT

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qZ5yfdp via IFTTT

How the US got left behind in the global electric car race

Despite a recent surge in demand, the US is a laggard in EV sales compared to much of the rest of the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TzsqhtP

True cost of becoming a mum highlighted in new data on pay

New figures reveal mums in England see their earnings drop after having a first, second and third child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AhSbTwU

Halloween costume swap aims to save families money

Used children's Halloween costumes can be exchanged, free of charge, until 31 October. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z7Uuy3H

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6yfGumc via IFTTT

Tech Life

An exclusive interview with Bill Ready, boss of social media platform Pinterest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zVkDFa7 via IFTTT

Money paid but no ship: The around-the-world cruise that is yet to set sail

The BBC has been speaking to retirees who want the firm selling the cruise to stop advertising and refund their deposits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0G1AJuB

The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice

More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea? from BBC News https://ift.tt/M20wjJR

Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sAU0fRj

Baroness Mone accuses chancellor of 'inflammatory' language

Her comments come after a firm linked to the peer was ordered to pay £122m over a Covid-19 contract. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wK8TXi4

Hackers say they have deleted children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash

The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bqATsL1

AO boss tells BBC: We're a British success story – the UK should be turbocharging us

John Roberts, the founder of AO and so-called kitchen king, says tax rises are putting "grit" into businesses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zTrOQab

Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u0VyrDC

Energy price rises prompt call for more help with bills

Companies call for an "enduring" support scheme as energy prices rise by 2% for millions of households. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7EWmXOC