Extinction Rebellion removes 'misguided' prison advice
03 May 2019 3:23:07
The climate change group deletes advice saying "most prison officers are black and wish you no harm".
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HMRC forced to delete five million voice files
03 May 2019 3:14:22
The UK's tax authority is deleting recordings of taxpayers' voices that broke privacy rules.
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Crossrail: 'Unrealistic timeframe' caused delays
03 May 2019 0:43:29
A focus on meeting the December 2018 deadline contributed to the spiralling budget of Crossrail, a report says.
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Shopping centre owner Intu hit by store slump
03 May 2019 7:50:15
Lakeside, Trafford Centre and Metrocentre owner Intu blames retail downturn for a "challenging" 2019.
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HSBC first quarter profit jumps as costs drop
03 May 2019 5:55:54
The bank's boss, John Flint, says the result is "encouraging" in a climate of global economic uncertainty.
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The teenagers saving Madagascar's forest
03 May 2019 4:10:33
Warnings about the future of the country's wildlife has led young locals to learn new skills to farm sustainably.
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Biodiversity heroes: The teenagers saving Madagascar's wildlife
03 May 2019 4:08:13
This quiet, teen revolution could pave the way to Madagascar's sustainable future.
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Turner Prize drops drops Stagecoach sponsorship
03 May 2019 3:38:35
The arts prize faced criticism for the deal with a company linked to an anti-gay rights campaigner.
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Insys Therapeutics founder John Kapoor convicted in US opioid case
03 May 2019 3:00:04
Former billionaire John Kapoor was found guilty of bribing doctors to prescribe addictive painkillers.
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Could high-flying drones power your home one day?
02 May 2019 3:29:40
How kites and drones could generate electricity to supplement conventional wind turbines.
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Peer-to-peer rewards: ‘Why I tip my colleagues at work’
02 May 2019 3:04:54
Peer-to-peer micro-bonuses could soon change the dynamic in the UK’s workplaces.
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Future of 1p and 2p coins secured 'for years to come'
02 May 2019 3:04:41
The Treasury decides to continue with copper coins and sets a plan to ensure people have access to cash.
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How the vacuum flask became a million dollar idea.
02 May 2019 3:04:09
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the vacuum flask became a best-selling product.
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Vegan food firm Beyond Meat valued at $3bn after shares rise
02 May 2019 8:55:30
Beyond Meat, which makes vegan burgers and sausages, has had a stunning debut on New York's Nasdaq stock exchange.
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Trump pick Stephen Moore drops out of Federal Reserve race
02 May 2019 8:41:08
Stephen Moore withdraws from Federal Reserve contention amid criticism of his views and sexist comments.
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Beyond Meat: Shares in vegan burger company double
02 May 2019 8:16:49
The vegan burger firm's value hit $3bn as its share price doubled when trading began on Wall Street.
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How supercharged plants could slow climate change | Joanne Chory
02 May 2019 4:49:17
Plants are amazing machines -- for millions of years, they've taken carbon dioxide out of the air and stored it underground, keeping a crucial check on the global climate. Plant geneticist Joanne Chory is working to amplify this special ability: with her colleagues at the Salk Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, she's creating plants that can store more carbon, deeper underground, for hundreds of years. Learn more about how these supercharged plants could help slow climate change. (This ambitious plan is a part of the Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.)
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Gravitational waves hunt now in overdrive
02 May 2019 4:17:18
The LIGO-VIRGO instruments tasked with detecting gravitational waves triggered five times in April.
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Carney warns of more interest rate rises than expected
02 May 2019 3:47:29
Bank of England chief Mark Carney said there could be more interest rate increases than currently thought.
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Barclays sees off Edward Bramson as rebel investor concedes defeat
02 May 2019 3:18:38
Edward Bramson concedes a majority of shareholders have voted against his attempt to join the board.
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Whisky tourist site set to go ahead at former Frasers store in Edinburgh
02 May 2019 2:43:03
Drinks giant Diageo's plans for the former House of Fraser building in Edinburgh are due to be passed next week.
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Bombardier to sell Belfast operations
02 May 2019 1:43:03
The Canadian aircraft manufacturer employs about 3,600 people in Northern Ireland.
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Bank of England raises UK growth forecast
02 May 2019 1:25:01
A more stable global economy prompts the Bank to increase its prediction for growth this year.
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Stagecoach 'asked to take on £1.6bn pensions risk'
02 May 2019 0:45:36
The firm says it refused to accept rail franchise pensions risks with limited government protection.
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Lloyds Banking Group sets aside further £100m for PPI
02 May 2019 7:53:25
The bank reports flat first-quarter profits and says Brexit uncertainty could affect the economy.
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