Video streaming subscriptions fall by two million in 2022
Households cut back on streaming services in their droves as the cost of living rose sharply. http://dlvr.it/Shj98B
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Man takes parcel to US to beat Royal Mail ban
Businesses express frustration at Royal Mail's ban on sending parcels abroad after a cyber-attack. http://dlvr.it/ShfGj4
Flybe administration: Scramble to change plans after airline ceases trading
The airline said it was ceasing trading and cancelling all flights, affecting 75,000 passengers. http://dlvr.it/ShcBkh
Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry
A revival of hemp cultivation in Portugal has spurred the use of hemp blocks in construction. http://dlvr.it/ShZBHX
US economic growth stronger than expected
The US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9% at the end of 2022, but home sales and construction tumbled. http://dlvr.it/ShWSTN
Emma Thompson and Aisling Bea urge UK banks to stop financing fossil fuels
Emma Thompson and Aisling Bea back campaign to stop banks financing new oil, gas and coal projects. http://dlvr.it/ShSbxT
Premium Bond prize rate set to hit highest for 14 years
The boost from next month comes as analysts warn the peak in savings rates may be approaching. http://dlvr.it/ShSbgn
Online car retailer Cazoo consults with staff over site closures
Hundreds of jobs are at risk at online car retailer Cazoo, including 300 in Lincolnshire. http://dlvr.it/ShPjHS
West Coast Main Line: Avanti ordered to release tickets earlier
Avanti West Coast is warned "formal measures" will follow unless it releases train tickets earlier. http://dlvr.it/ShN9HG
Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case
The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal. http://dlvr.it/ShMCTF
Turning problem sea algae into a replacement for plastic
Seaweed, including that from unwanted outbreaks, is increasingly being turned into useful products. http://dlvr.it/ShLnh8
Microsoft extends AI partnership with ChatGPT and Dall-E maker OpenAI
It announces a "multi-year, multibillion dollar investment" with OpenAI to accelerate breakthroughs. http://dlvr.it/ShKh1q
Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs
The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce. http://dlvr.it/ShKGPx
Food suppliers hit back at Tesco chair in price hike row
Industry body the Food & Drink Federation says supermarkets are already "very tough" on suppliers. http://dlvr.it/ShJpDT
Fullers pub chain blames rail strikes for losing millions
The pubs and hotels operator says industrial action has wiped £4m off its full-year sales. http://dlvr.it/ShJMFK
Technology can help the NHS, says AstraZeneca boss
AstraZeneca's Leif Johansson says AI and screening could prevent costly treatment in hospitals. http://dlvr.it/ShHz4j
Strikes Update: How Monday 23 January’s walkouts will affect you
What you need to know about the ambulance workers' strike, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. http://dlvr.it/ShH3QW
Energy Price Cap: Labour calls for three month extension
Extending the £2,500 energy price cap until July can be funded by a tougher windfall tax, Labour says. http://dlvr.it/ShGmwR
Food firms raising prices unnecessarily, Tesco's John Allan says
Chairman John Allan says it is "entirely possible" food producers are taking advantage of the poorest. http://dlvr.it/ShGTXc
Crackdown on energy firms over rise in prepayment meters
Many customers have been left without heat and light when not able to afford topping up their prepayment meters. http://dlvr.it/ShGBzM
UK steel industry a whisker away from collapse - Unite
Unite has written a letter to the Business Secretary Grant Shapps seeking more government support. http://dlvr.it/ShFxFb
Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy
The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector. http://dlvr.it/ShCyWm
New FTX boss John Ray could bring back bankrupt crypto firm
John Ray said he may restart the platform to try to recover "value" for customers who lost money. http://dlvr.it/Sh9BFW
Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy blames job cuts on windfall tax
Harbour Energy is eyeing a reduction of its UK workforce, most of which is based in Aberdeen. http://dlvr.it/Sh6DSr
Strikes Update: How nurses' strikes on Wednesday will affect you
What you need to know about the nurses' strike and other industrial action, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. http://dlvr.it/Sh3Drd
Lab-grown alternatives aim to cut palm oil dependence
Two biotech firms have developed oils made from yeast as a replacement for palm. http://dlvr.it/Sh0Dx7
Cost of living: What do I do if I can't afford to pay my debts?
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments? http://dlvr.it/SgyM1h
Cost of living: Charity warns Christmas debt could take years to repay
Advisers warn of pain to come as a poll for the BBC suggests many have no idea how they will repay festive spending. http://dlvr.it/SgwxyR
US-China chip war: America is winning
The rivalry is entering a new phase, with global players increasingly caught in the crossfire. http://dlvr.it/SgvfHb
CEO Secrets: boxing boss reveals his punishing routine
Ben Amanna, founder and CEO of Boxraw, which sells kit and clothing for boxing, shares his business advice. http://dlvr.it/SgvNtW
Adidas loses stripes row trademark battle with luxury designer Thom Browne
The sportswear giant argued the use of four parallel stripes was too similar to its logo. http://dlvr.it/SgsPWJ
Liberty Steel restructuring puts 440 jobs at risk
Union leaders say plans to mothball factories and cut production is a 'body blow' to workers. http://dlvr.it/SgphCQ
Elon Musk's drop in fortunes breaks world record
The Tesla and Twitter boss has seen his fortune fall by $165bn (£135bn) since November 2021. http://dlvr.it/Sglmrj
Wilko customer service staff at risk of redundancy
The 95 staff members at its contact centre are in a consultation process, the company says. http://dlvr.it/Sghv6m
Rents rising at fastest rate for seven years
Renters are being hit harder than owners by rising housing costs, official data shows. http://dlvr.it/Sgdz9R
US Farmers win right to repair John Deere equipment
The grassroots movement has grown among consumers around the world as repair costs soar. http://dlvr.it/Sgb8Cm
Strike daily: How Monday 9 January strikes will affect you
What you need to know about industrial action taking place on Monday. http://dlvr.it/SgZD3b
Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group
The billionaire has seldom been seen in public since criticising China's financial sector in 2020. http://dlvr.it/SgYfNf
The pandemic entrepreneurs moving into the High Street
Entrepreneurs who started internet firms in lockdown are making the transition to bricks and mortar. http://dlvr.it/SgY6d7
Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping
The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive. http://dlvr.it/SgW9Yq
Covid: Hong Kong to lift year-long ban on hamster imports
Officials in the city previously ordered a culling of the pets to stop the spread of Covid-19. http://dlvr.it/SgScY2
Sainsbury's to raise pay to at least £11 per hour
The supermarket giant increased pay for the third time in a year in a bid to keep up with rivals. http://dlvr.it/SgPqS3
Warm winter may lower energy bills later this year
Forecasts suggest bills for households may drop later in the year, although a rise in April remains certain. http://dlvr.it/SgPqHL
Mortgage approvals sink to lowest level in two years
New figures from the Bank of England show that they dropped to their lowest level since the middle of the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SgPq98
Tom Karen: Designer behind 1970s' cult classics dies
Tom Karen helped create some famous children's products from the 1970s as well as the Bond Bug car. http://dlvr.it/SgLw92
Cost-of-living payments: Three instalments totalling £900 confirmed
People receiving benefits and on a low income will receive the money in three instalments. http://dlvr.it/SgJr8b
Four-day working week: How we got here - and where next
Working four days a week might seem radical. But it wasn't so long ago that a six-day week was normal. http://dlvr.it/SgHkZK
Train strikes: People returning to work face more strikes
Only 20% of services are expected to run this week due to walkouts by RMT and Aslef union members. http://dlvr.it/SgH1cQ
Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism
It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who intends to drink needs to carry. http://dlvr.it/SgFZPJ
Retail: Last year saw a big jump in the number of shops closing
A total of 17,145 shops shut last year across the UK's High Streets, shopping centres and parades. http://dlvr.it/SgFJx7