Italy joining China's Belt and Road Initiative was atrocious move, defence minister says
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the Belt and Road scheme has not benefited his country. http://dlvr.it/SszLpb
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Do you need a degree to work in tech?
Big tech firms like IBM are no longer asking for degrees when hiring staff. http://dlvr.it/SszLb2
WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?
Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more. http://dlvr.it/SsxKkt
British Airways owner IAG sees record profits as air travel recovers
Airline group IAG reports bumper profits helped by higher fares and a rebound in leisure travel. http://dlvr.it/SsvMn1
US economy beats expectations with spring surge
The world's largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.4% in the three months to June. http://dlvr.it/SsrlJY
Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse?
Semiconductors power every aspect of modern life, from computers and smartphones to cars. http://dlvr.it/SsnvM2
Magnum-maker Unilever's profits higher after it raises prices
The consumer goods giant sees profits rise by a fifth based almost entirely on increasing its prices. http://dlvr.it/Ssl3jN
'Quickie' divorces and will writing to be investigated
UK competition watchdog will investigate unregulated legal services following complaints. http://dlvr.it/SshGJy
Can houseplants purify the air in your home?
Research shows that house plants don't make much difference to air quality. http://dlvr.it/SsdV9R
UK inflation and interest rates high - how do other economies compare?
UK inflation and interest rates are high but if you include growth, jobs and taxes its a mixed picture. http://dlvr.it/SsbTM8
McDonald's abuse claims personally shocking, says UK boss
The fast-food chain sets up an investigation unit after the BBC found dozens of workers were harassed. http://dlvr.it/SsYYnZ
Mortgage rates fall for first time in two months
The Bank of England is not expected to raise interest rates as quickly after inflation slowed. http://dlvr.it/SsVw8h
UK amends encrypted message scanning plans
Extra oversight for powers to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images passed by peers. http://dlvr.it/SsS5dB
Lean times hit the vertical farming business
Vertical farms are going through a tough period - do the hi-tech indoor farms have a future? http://dlvr.it/SsPJql
Post Office scandal: 'I lost absolutely everything'
Victims say the fallout has been "horrendous" as a report calls compensation schemes a "patchwork quilt". http://dlvr.it/SsLWbH
CPTPP trade deal will benefit UK if we use it, says Kemi Badenoch
The business secretary's comments come as she signs off a new deal with 11 Asia and Pacific nations. http://dlvr.it/SsHfy2
Mortgage rates: Six reasons why the pain isn't as bad as it could be
Mortgage rates are at a 15-year high, but there are reasons why the pain may not be as bad as it could be. http://dlvr.it/SsFbYV
Shops asked to halt mafia-themed Scotch whisky orders
Regulators find that a Polish firm's "Cosa Nostra" Scotch whisky product "glamorises" firearms. http://dlvr.it/SsCW5n
Virgin Media investigated over contract cancellations
Regulator Ofcom says it will open an investigation after customers said it was too difficult to cancel services. http://dlvr.it/Ss8s95
Thames Water: nationalisation is not the way forward says new chairman
The firm's new chairman pledges to improve performance while Ofwat warns of "deep-rooted" issues. http://dlvr.it/Ss64qf
Microsoft's deal to buy Call of Duty maker boosted by US judge
The Federal Trade Commission in the US had sought to block the proposed merger on competition grounds. http://dlvr.it/Ss3DKM
Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week
Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch. http://dlvr.it/Ss0Jgl
Minister refuses to commit to following pay board advice
Review bodies are advising the government on pay rises for public sector workers such as doctors. http://dlvr.it/SrxQYc
Ford Fiesta fans on why they love their cars
As Ford announces the end of the Fiesta, keen fans sing its praises and mourn its loss. http://dlvr.it/SrvM7G
Martin Lewis felt 'sick' seeing deepfake scam ad on Facebook
A fake advert circulating online features a computer-generated likeness of the money-saving expert. http://dlvr.it/SrsMWh
Mothers could have missed out on £1bn in state pension
Women will receive letters from the the UK's tax authority aimed at correcting state pension underpayments. http://dlvr.it/SrpZMR
Water firms planning to raise bills, says regulator
Water companies are likely to seek bill increases to cover the cost of improving services, says the boss of Ofwat. http://dlvr.it/Srldz1
Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help
A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs. http://dlvr.it/SrhkMC
Clacton: The place where one in five has never had a job
What is it like to be out of work for three decades and then land employment? http://dlvr.it/SrfVhq
Nigel Farage: Banks warned against closing accounts
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer says she is concerned banks are shutting accounts for the wrong reasons. http://dlvr.it/Srf58C
Shipping faces showdown over greenhouse gases
Global maritime industry faces a major decision on curbing carbon as pressure grows for a net-zero target. http://dlvr.it/SrbC9V
Energy boss says prices might rise this winter
Governments may need to give energy bill help this winter, says the head of the International Energy Agency. http://dlvr.it/SrbC8H
New Tesco chairman appointed after former quits amid claims
Gerry Murphy is to replace John Allan as the chairman of the supermarket giant from September. http://dlvr.it/SrbC65
Big Thames Water investor backs turnaround plans
One of the UK's largest pension funds is the first investor to come out and support Thames Water. http://dlvr.it/SrbC1g
Twitter temporarily restricts tweets users can see, Elon Musk announces
Elon Musk says verified accounts can read up to 10,000 posts a day while unverified ones are limited to 1,000. http://dlvr.it/SrbBys
Energy bills fall as new price cap comes into force
A household in England, Wales and Scotland using a typical amount of energy will now pay £426 less a year. http://dlvr.it/SrY2t2
Migrant fruit-pickers are skilled workers, says ex-minister George Eustice
The former environment secretary says the government is getting it wrong on immigration and skills. http://dlvr.it/SrY2rH
Over-30s eye Australia gap year as age limit upped
Australia extends the age limit to 35 for Brits who want to live and work down under. http://dlvr.it/SrY2qp
Sky Mobile and Giffgaff customers suffer outage
The networks both confirm users reporting problems with their mobile phone connection. http://dlvr.it/SrY2nd
Nutmeg co-founder Nick Hungerford sets up charity for bereaved children
Nick Hungerford's charity for bereaved children, Elizabeth's Smile, is named after his daughter. http://dlvr.it/SrY2lT