Image copyright Rockstar Games Image caption Several videos of a women’s vote campaigner being killed had been posted to YouTube YouTube has deleted several videos posted to its platform of a suffragette being beaten and killed in the video game Red Dead Redemption 2. The Google-owned firm said the recordings had breached its rules on …
Image copyright Samsung Image caption When unfolded the phone resembles a tablet Samsung has unveiled a folding handset at an event in San Francisco. It described its Infinity Flex Display as “the foundation of the smartphone of tomorrow” and said it intended to start production within months. When unfolded the device resembles a 7.3in (18.5cm) …
Image copyright PA Harry Potter author JK Rowling has launched a £24,000 legal claim against a former employee for allegedly using her money to go on shopping sprees. Ms Rowling, 53, claims Amanda Donaldson broke strict working rules by using her funds to buy cosmetics and gifts. Ms Donaldson worked as a personal assistant for …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Michael Kors has been on a shopping spree, buying up Versace and Jimmy Choo, in a bid for growth Shares in Michael Kors plunged on Wednesday following weaker-than-expected sales at its namesake brand. Sales at Michael Kors stores open for at least 12 months fell 2.1%, while licensing revenue …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Many families currently pay for a separate mobile and home broadband services 5G mobile data will be so reliable and fast most homes will no longer need a separate home broadband connection, according to one of the companies planning to launch a UK service. Three UK’s chief executive told …
“Doing lifts” is the phenomena of using social media to buy and sell car journeys in an online illegal “taxi” service. More than 7,000 people are members of a closed group in Bournemouth, Dorset, the equivalent of a third of the town’s student population. Once people are accepted into the group they can use their …
Image copyright Riot Games Image caption Riot’s League of Legends is one of the most lucrative video games League of Legends’s developer is facing legal action over allegations it paid female employees less than men because of their gender and tolerated sexual harassment. The action against Riot Games is being pursued by one of its …
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionGary Cohn: Trade tariffs are a consumption tax Gary Cohn, Donald Trump’s former chief economic adviser, warned that the trade war between Beijing and Washington will impose unwanted taxes on Americans. He told the BBC he agreed with the US President’s move to lower the US corporate …
Image copyright Getty Images House prices in the UK could fall in 2019 if the government fails to reach a Brexit deal, one senior economist has said. Howard Archer, chief economic adviser to the EY ITEM Club, said he expected prices to fall “modestly” if there is no agreement with Brussels. However, a negotiated deal …
Image copyright Darren Bell John Lewis is searching for a new chairman after Sir Charlie Mayfield said he would step down in 2020. The departure comes at a challenging time for the partnership, which posted a 99% fall in half-year profits in September. A replacement for Sir Charlie is not expected to be announced in …