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BBC business newsLloyds, Halifax and TSB banking apps down, thousands report

Technical issues are affecting UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fah62Cr via IFTTT

Volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption thrown out

Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BOriqzd via IFTTT

Pope's health improving as he remains in hospital

In a medical update the Vatican said the Pope's condition had "continued to show improvement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/7A9j3k5 via IFTTT

Notorious Mexican drug lord among 29 extradited to US

Rafael Caro Quintero arrived in New York late on Thursday and was escorted by FBI agents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fpSPGhA via IFTTT

Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China

The move comes after rights groups warned the Uyghurs face torture and possibly death back in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aZ6Uepx via IFTTT

Don't slaughter sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans

Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qQ1rKig via IFTTT

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at their home

Local police said they didn't believe any foul play was involved in the death of the couple, found alongside their dog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PGaF85D via IFTTT

Religious sect parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter

Elizabeth Struhs was denied insulin by her parents, who believed God would heal her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vOfGpr5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsBattery firm announces gigafactory plan

A battery firm from Coventry announces plans to build a gigafactory by 2030. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v1YbxpM via IFTTT

Chinese foodies pose as mourners to try funeral home's noodles

The noodle dish, provided only to mourners, has gone viral on Chinese social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y0ETvxp via IFTTT

BBC business newsCancer scans to be revolutionised by nuclear start-up

Mini reactors could be built in hospital basements, guaranteeing diagnosis can go-ahead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AqrVmlQ via IFTTT

Watch: Macron fact-checks Trump over Ukraine funding

The two leaders discussed funding the Ukraine war effort on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DckSlQ5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsWaspi women threaten legal action over pensions row

It comes after the government rejected compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IfisaCv via IFTTT

Federal workers left confused as Musk doubles down on threat

Employees get conflicting advice over compliance with a Musk-backed order to list their last week's work or face termination. from BBC News https://ift.tt/794iskr via IFTTT

BBC business newsWill quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?

Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dM76fBz via IFTTT

New German leader signals seismic shift in transatlantic relations

Friedrich Merz heralds a new era for Europe without the US as a key partner, writes Europe editor Katya Adler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x4y0Doi via IFTTT

BBC business newsList accomplishments or resign, Musk tells US federal workers

The weekend email comes as Elon Musk leads an effort to aggressively curtail the government workforce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IcL5poe via IFTTT

BBC business newsBMW delays electric Mini over 'uncertainty'

The vehicle manufacturer says "multiple uncertainties" in the industry led to its decision. from BBC News https://ift.tt/codSjKz via IFTTT

BBC business newsSt Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany

The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q46ASoN via IFTTT

BBC business newsScotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal

Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X8kz4iB via IFTTT

Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in shake-up at Pentagon

The new Pentagon chief had accused CQ Brown of a "woke" focus on diversity, equity and inclusion programmes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DVIkNoZ via IFTTT

'The smallest coffins are the heaviest': Israel grieves youngest hostages

The return of the children in coffins, and their mother's absence, is being painfully felt across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXiRZ5h via IFTTT

Katya Adler: Far right looks for election breakthrough as Germany falters

The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RwKkBer via IFTTT

BBC business newsGovernment finances in surplus but miss forecasts

The state collected more in tax than it spent in January but the figures fell short of forecasts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/61mFtBO via IFTTT

Trump 'very frustrated' and Zelensky must strike minerals deal, says adviser

The comments overshadowed Zelensky's meeting with US envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mF012hd via IFTTT

Watch: Moment man vandalises ancient Incan artefact

Peruvian police released footage showing a suspect pounding Cusco's 12-Angle Stone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dRO8v5G via IFTTT

Russian ambassador 'not sure' Ukrainians would re-elect Zelensky

The BBC asked the Russian ambassador if Zelensksy standing down is among Russia's demands as a condition of peace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s1gMmDa via IFTTT

BBC business news'Perfect storm' could see end of salon apprenticeships

Hairdressers are calling for government support, saying there could be no salon apprentices by 2027. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4OHwTNM via IFTTT

BBC business newsTata Steel £1.25bn electric furnace approved by planners

Tata plans to build a new electric furnace in Port Talbot to replace two traditional blast furnaces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hL76jDP via IFTTT

Scores of whales to be euthanised after mass stranding in Australia

Though 90 of the 157 stranded whales survived, they could not be saved due to complex conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vdhEg76 via IFTTT

BBC business news'Fake bailiffs said they'd take my furniture'

Criminals pretending to be bailiffs are tricking people into paying thousands of pounds to settle fictitious debts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/phV4075 via IFTTT

What key players want from Ukraine war talks

BBC reporters analyse what European powers in Paris, and Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia aim to achieve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t6qTLwY via IFTTT

Netanyahu praises Trump's 'bold vision' for Gaza at Rubio meeting

US-Israeli talks follow President Trump's proposal - widely condemned internationally - to take over Gaza and move the Palestinians out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EDfyPU9 via IFTTT

What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?

M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ExsYHFC via IFTTT

BBC business newsCall for parents to be able to use loyalty card points to buy baby milk

Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XZq7Aym via IFTTT

Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BuRmvfz via IFTTT

BBC business news'Mould, damp and decay': Homes excluded from insulation scandal help

Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Td63Lcx via IFTTT

Families heartbreak after deadly Dehli railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X6R45oH via IFTTT

Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs

An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Isz2cm3 via IFTTT

India anger as judge frees man accused of raping wife who then died

The controversial ruling once again shines a spotlight on the issue of marital rape in India, which refuses to criminalise it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2D5qHcG via IFTTT

BBC business newsQuestions raised over Rachel Reeves's CV and expenses

The BBC has established the Chancellor left the Bank of England nine months earlier than she states in her LinkedIn profile. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9j865OR via IFTTT

Too quiet on set? Hollywood pushes for more LA productions post wildfires

January's wildfires have exacerbated the decline of Hollywood's once booming film and television industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kVyP8Mc via IFTTT

BBC business newsNext ad banned as pose made model look too thin

The advertising watchdog says it was "irresponsible" to emphasise the thinness of the model's legs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PNnREXi via IFTTT

BBC business newsUK not planning to hit back at US on steel tariffs

Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK would not have "a knee-jerk reaction" but "a clear-headed" response. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fp1863w via IFTTT

Elon Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of government in White House debut

The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LKUrJbH via IFTTT

Japan ministry worker on night out loses sensitive files

The ministry worker had left behind the files and his laptop during a five-hour night out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2LxEOQc via IFTTT

BBC business newsBP profits drop as it says it will reset strategy

The oil giant is widely expected to say it will scale back on renewables later this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LW3vZBH via IFTTT

Beware ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors

Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VTcBrxP via IFTTT

BBC business news'I've spent more than £3,000 on Jellycats'

A rising number of adults are buying toys - we hear from so-called "kidults" who are splashing out thousands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/no2qtrW via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow to shift from lorry driver to space engineer

Students explain their hopes for the UK's first Space Systems Degree Apprenticeship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8cdSUpw via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs

As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gmFwKkd via IFTTT

BBC business news'Our mortgage may now go up by less than £125 a month'

The BBC hears from borrowers and savers about how the cut in interest rates will affect them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3tGyZTK via IFTTT

BBC business newsUS job growth slows but unemployment stays low

Firms created 143,000 jobs last month, below analysts' forecasts, but December's figure was upgraded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TOm80po via IFTTT

BBC business newsNetflix raises subscription prices in UK

Users will pay £2 a month more on the standard plan, Netflix's most popular subscription package. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E0cNb78 via IFTTT

Freed Israeli hostage's British family concerned over gaunt appearance

The in-laws of Eli Sharabi say they are worried he may not know his wife and daughters have been killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fEZN98u via IFTTT

Actor's grief after mum and husband die in France

Actor Callum Kerr said the family are grieving the loss of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who were found dead in France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BSs7hbA via IFTTT

Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records

Nineteen state attorneys general sued the Trump administration after the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) was given access. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PrMkvB3 via IFTTT

BBC business newsLow growth and rising prices - it's looking gloomy for the UK

The central bank may have cut rates but forecasts of low growth and rising inflation make a challenging domestic vista. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j1rdUEV via IFTTT

BBC business newsIndia cuts interest rates for the first time in five years

The latest cut happens when India's GDP growth is seen slowing to a four-year-low of 6.7%. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oIm2hPt via IFTTT

BBC business newsWhen will interest rates go down again?

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UXbmVtB via IFTTT

Protesters set fire to ex-Bangladesh PM's family home

It was sparked by news Sheikh Hasina would address the country via social media from exile in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dGJt5BH via IFTTT

BBC business newsEvelyn de Rothschild left bank after misconduct claim

Evelyn de Rothschild left his family bank after an allegation of sexual misconduct, it has emerged from BBC News https://ift.tt/23fwqvF via IFTTT

Belgian police hunt for gunmen in Brussels underground

At least two suspects wearing balaclavas were seen with weapons at Clemenceau station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AFgH5dS via IFTTT

US military plane carrying deported Indians due to arrive in Punjab

President Donald Trump has made the mass deportation of undocumented foreign nationals a key policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ynWG1og via IFTTT

Thousands evacuate Santorini amid earthquake fears

Hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the island since Sunday, leading emergency flights to be scheduled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yR5gOo9 via IFTTT

BBC business newsShare falls ease after Trump tariff turmoil

US shares regained some ground after falling sharply in early trade as Trump paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cYTyfxV via IFTTT

Who won and lost as Trump's trade war is delayed - for now

BBC reporters in the US, Canada and Mexico assess the fallout after Trump gets border promises in return for a 30-day pause on tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ap1ijFX via IFTTT

Record-breaking Beyoncé given Grammy by Taylor Swift

Beyoncé took home three Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, including best album. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mwWOxJr via IFTTT

BBC business newsHow world responds to Trump's tariffs is what matters next

Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cx90Y8F via IFTTT

Chinese fashion giant Shein re-enters India five years after ban

Shein's re-entry to the Indian market comes with strict terms, which include saving all data within the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C1x7tsH via IFTTT

BBC business newsBlow for Reeves as AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment

The drugs giant blames "protracted" talks with the government as well as differences over funding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kTlONuy via IFTTT

Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wy3UW0g via IFTTT

BBC business newsPersonalised number plate sales soar: 'I own 220'

Private plates are increasingly being seen as an investment, often never even being used on a car, say experts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zLtqhT5 via IFTTT

BBC business newsTop supermarkets running 'prohibited' tobacco ads

Trading Standards says adverts for heated tobacco products are banned, but some supermarkets disagree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XtsQ4F1 via IFTTT

BBC business newsFaisal Islam: The 'Iron Chancellor' will have to flex to get the growth she wants

In choppy global seas, going for growth will require tricky navigation from BBC News https://ift.tt/9xDJ8Ek via IFTTT

Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released

Saturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Foj7c0Z via IFTTT

Celebrations as crowd greets freed Palestinian prisoners in West Bank

In total, 183 prisoners were released by Israel, after Hamas released three Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on 7 October 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ka7Pjs via IFTTT

Two Israeli hostages handed to Red Cross in Khan Younis

Ofer Kalderon, 53, and Yarden Bibas, 34, were taken during the 7 October attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iytb0UL via IFTTT