Entries by BBC News

Co-op fends off hackers as police probe M&S cyber attack

The firm said the steps it had taken had had a 'small impact' on its call centre.

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Warning electricity meters in 300,000 homes could stop working

Those without upgraded meters could also find their heating stuck on or off, energy watchdog Ofgem warns.

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Update that made ChatGPT ‘dangerously’ sycophantic pulled

Users said the chatbot endorsed ideas including stopping medication and getting angry at strangers

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Update that made ChatGPT ‘dangerously’ sycophantic pulled

Users said the chatbot endorsed ideas including stopping medication and getting angry at strangers

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Shops could be forced to accept cash in future, MPs warn

There is no data on how widely cash is accepted which puts the UK at risk of becoming cashless, a report warns.

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House prices fall in April as stamp duty changes kick in

The slowdown in the market was expected due to the lowering of thresholds at which buyers need to start paying stamp duty.

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Some M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack

The BBC understands food availability should be back to normal by the end of the week.

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Starbucks to hire more baristas in bid to win back customers

The move to increase staff numbers comes as the coffee shop giant continues to see sales fall.

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House prices fall in April as stamp duty changes kick in

The slowdown in the market was expected due to the lowering of thresholds at which buyers need to start paying stamp duty.

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House prices fall in April as stamp duty changes kick in

The slowdown in the market was expected due to the lowering of thresholds at which buyers need to start paying stamp duty.

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