Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin famously refuses to show his full face in photos Staff at fashion group Ted Baker allege there is a culture of “forced hugging” by the firm’s founder and boss, which they are now demanding be ended. A petition, launched by an employee, also accuses …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Not everyone can be a high achiever The “forgotten middle”, people who get average grades at school and who never shine in the office have been given a voice at the TED Women conference in Palm Springs. Social activist Danielle Moss Lee took to the stage to speak up …
The “humanisation” of dogs is driving a booming market in upmarket dog food, accessories and services. Source by [author_name]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Trump (front right) last met Mr Xi (front left) last year Chinese state TV says agreement has been reached with the US not to impose any additional trade tariffs after 1 January and talks will go on. It made the announcement after US President Donald Trump met China’s President …
Billionaire Mike Ashley, the founder of Sports Direct and owner of Newcastle United runs a sprawling retail empire – including sportswear brands, House of Fraser, Evans Cycles, lingerie firm Agent Provocateur, luxury fashion chain Flannels – and major shareholdings in Debenhams and French Connection. With many bricks-and-mortar stores struggling due to a combination of rising …
Image copyright PA Image caption Sir Terry Morgan in September 2017, when Crossrail’s Elizabeth line track was completed The chairman of the HS2 rail programme, Britain’s biggest infrastructure project, has told BBC News he expects to be sacked in the coming days. Sir Terry Morgan, who only took up the role four months ago, has …
BBC Click’s Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week including: The value of cryptocurrency Bitcoin falls below $5,000 (£3,889) for the first time since October 2017 Nasa announces it will send its 2020 Mars rover to a location known as Jezero Crater, which they believe could hold a …
Image copyright Getty Images Apple is facing the US Supreme Court to defend the commission it makes on iPhone app sales. The company takes a 30% commission on every sale and is accused by a group of consumers of breaching anti-trust laws because there is no alternative place to buy an iPhone app. Apple says …
Image caption The predictive policing software was pioneered in Los Angeles Computer software intended to predict where and when crimes would occur has been scrapped by a police force. Kent Police was the first force in England and Wales to introduce the “predictive policing” system in 2013. Supt John Phillips said it was “challenging” to …
Thousands of people all over the world have been receiving sextortion emails from scammers. They’re different from garden-variety scam emails because they often include a hacked password as part of the message. BBC Trending reporter Jo Whalley received one of the scam emails. Despite having no worries about her browsing history, she was alarmed when …