Fraudsters 'targeting Christmas online shoppers'
Buyers of games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, banks say. from BBC News - Business https:...
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Showing posts with label BBC News - Business. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BBC News - Business. Show all posts
Friday, November 13, 2020
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Bank heads: Outlook uncertain despite vaccine optimism
Fed and ECB chiefs say economic outlook still uncertain despite vaccine optimism. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2InLmmF
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Are big retailers exploiting lockdown loopholes?
Some chains are capitalising on rules that allow them to sell non-essential goods alongside food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
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Covid means UK 'sleep-walking into a debt crisis'
A charity says the pandemic has pushed more people into severe problem debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lA54cQ
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Kickstart scheme creates 19,000 work placements
The £2bn scheme has led to more than 19,000 work placements being created, the Treasury says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3krC...
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CEO Secrets: The dads getting entrepreneurial in lockdown
The CEO Secrets series hears from three fathers who have juggled start-ups and childcare in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Covid: 'It's a relief for us to talk about money'
People aged 18 to 24 have taken a Covid-related financial hit but are least likely to open up about it. from BBC News - Business https://i...
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‘I’m trapped by my mortgage – let me escape’
MPs are looking at proposals that could free thousands of people from high-interest mortgages from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38xf...
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Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves
The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/38zEw7U
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Monday, November 9, 2020
Covid lockdown: Impulsive online spending 'like a drug'
People with mental health conditions can find it harder to stop spending too much online, a charity says. from BBC News - Business https:/...
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How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things
Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32nKC...
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Sunday, November 8, 2020
'Real living wage' rises to £.9.50 an hour
More than 800 employers have accredited with the Living Wage Foundation since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://...
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Boris Johnson to chair nuclear summit
The government is committed to building nuclear power stations to decarbonise the UK's electricity. from BBC News - Business https://i...
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How will Joe Biden change US trade relations?
Will a change of guard in the White House make much difference to America's trade policy? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ify...
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Saturday, November 7, 2020
Just Park sorry for renting spaces behind owners' backs
Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park. from BBC News -...
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Jack Ma's terrible week
How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/...
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Friday, November 6, 2020
'I was refused a home Covid test after credit check'
A BBC investigation finds people are being refused home Covid tests because of their credit histories. from BBC News - Business https://if...
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Thursday, November 5, 2020
'It's a real shame all the deli counters are shutting'
Sainsbury's says falling customer demand is behind its decision to cut its meat, fish and deli counters. from BBC News - Business http...
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Covid: What help is available to pay my bills?
Mortgage and rent holidays, help with debts, and cutting energy and insurance bills are all possible. from BBC News - Business https://ift...
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'Working from home has made childcare easier'
Although studies suggest women have been doing more childcare and chores during the pandemic, could the big rise in working from home actual...
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