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Fraudsters 'targeting Christmas online shoppers'

Buyers of games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, banks say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3eWjjq9

North West sees job ads surge while London lags

Nurses are in demand as vacancies climb to pre-pandemic levels, but with big regional variations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GVfNj6

Black Friday emissions boom predicted

Climate change: why Black Friday needs patience from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H0jfZY

TikTok lives to see another day in US

US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kp7qKw

Should you tip the takeaway delivery driver?

The number of takeaways being delivered has soared due to Covid, but should you tip the driver? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36shNrV

Are big retailers exploiting lockdown loopholes?

Some chains are capitalising on rules that allow them to sell non-essential goods alongside food. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3kougBY

Covid means UK 'sleep-walking into a debt crisis'

A charity says the pandemic has pushed more people into severe problem debt. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lA54cQ

Kickstart scheme creates 19,000 work placements

The £2bn scheme has led to more than 19,000 work placements being created, the Treasury says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3krCrxg

CEO Secrets: The dads getting entrepreneurial in lockdown

The CEO Secrets series hears from three fathers who have juggled start-ups and childcare in lockdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IstEO9

Covid: 'It's a relief for us to talk about money'

People aged 18 to 24 have taken a Covid-related financial hit but are least likely to open up about it. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UbXMQE

Covid lockdown: Impulsive online spending 'like a drug'

People with mental health conditions can find it harder to stop spending too much online, a charity says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IlJOsU

How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things

Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32nKCEQ

'It's a real shame all the deli counters are shutting'

Sainsbury's says falling customer demand is behind its decision to cut its meat, fish and deli counters. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mRBYG8

Covid: What help is available to pay my bills?

Mortgage and rent holidays, help with debts, and cutting energy and insurance bills are all possible. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3l2Jbmd

'Working from home has made childcare easier'

Although studies suggest women have been doing more childcare and chores during the pandemic, could the big rise in working from home actually help mothers better balance their careers and family life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TTLgFj

Covid: What impact has the furlough scheme had?

As the furlough scheme draws to a close, how much did it cost and did it achieve its aims? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jHSgiS

Furlough: ‘In limbo’ or ‘one long garden party'?

Furlough was a welcome holiday for some but for others it was a long and anxious waiting game. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oDoX4X

Job Support Scheme: How do new post-furlough changes work?

The government has expanded its Job Support Scheme, which replaces furlough from November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UE9lBa

‘It’s all about survival now'

How are Tottenham residents coping after the area had one of the highest furlough rates in London? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mtVwAy

How do I find a new job during Covid and which sectors are hiring?

Jobseekers are having a tough time at the moment, but support is available. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30PPCkZ