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- 'A conman stole my money and bought his wife a 10-carat diamond ring'
[15 hours old]: US victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a gang of UK and Irish nationals, known as The Travelling Conmen.

. Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud
[22 hours old]: The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[134 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. Plane makers chase Asia's super-rich with luxe new private jets
[376 hours old]: Parts of the aviation industry are shifting towards wealthy customers and selling a more luxurious type of international travel.

. 'It's cheaper to ship gluten-free food from the UK'
[32 hours old]: A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1069 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[1551 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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and in other news ...

- Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
[9 hours old]: Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.

- 'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders
[7 hours old]: The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

- Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month
[2 hours old]: Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.

* Nancy Guthrie's family offers m reward to bring home missing mother
[0 hours old]: Fighting back tears, the missing woman's NBC host daughter said they accept she "may be lost".

- Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order
[4 hours old]: Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

- First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor
[14 hours old]: Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".

- Hilary Duff pays tribute to Robert Carradine, after star of Lizzie McGuire dies age 71
[5 hours old]: His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.

- Labour MP Dawn Butler asks for 'urgent explanation' over racial slur during BBC's Baftas broadcast
[5 hours old]: MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.

- Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
[9 hours old]: This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured


- In maps: Tracking the war with Russia
[7 hours old]: How Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.

- I don't want him going abroad to die, says mum of son's assisted dying wish
[8 hours old]: Shelley Herniman was against Noah's wish for an assisted death but his suffering changed her mind.

- Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency
[4 hours old]: Few of Donald Trump’s speeches to Congress have had as much riding on them as the one on Tuesday night.

- Why it's going wrong for Aston Martin ahead of the new Formula 1 season
[8 hours old]: The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

- What happened to Arlene? The 30-year mystery of a murder without a body
[8 hours old]: Arlene Fraser's husband Nat is serving life for murder - but her family is still seeking answers about what happened to her body.

* UK finally welcomes milder weather after rainy start to 2026
[1 hours old]: How high will temperatures reach and how long will stay mild? Darren Bett has the details.

- Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
[5 hours old]: The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.

- Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges
[5 hours old]: The broadcaster and actor appears in court to deny two further charges, relating to two women.

* Plans for Flamingo Land resort at Loch Lomond rejected
[1 hours old]: The decision comes after years of often bitter debate over the plans for a £40m holiday park on the banks of the loch.

- Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
[1 hours old]: The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.

- Love Island winners revealed after drama-filled All Stars series
[2 hours old]: The third series of the ITV2 dating show spin-off saw six American bombshells enter halfway through.

- PSG's Hakimi to face trial after rape allegation
[2 hours old]: Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.

- A Woman's Hour and SEND in the Spotlight special
[2 hours old]: We hear from a range of voices on the impact of the government's SEND reforms in England.

- Ireland defeat reminiscent of end of my England era - Jones
[4 hours old]: Former England coach Eddie Jones says the team's defeat by Ireland left him feeling sick as it brought back memories of the end of his own time in charge.

- Why has it gone so wrong for Aston Martin?
[8 hours old]: The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

- I want to show everyone what I can do for Liverpool - Ngumoha
[3 hours old]: Rio Ngumoha on life at Liverpool, his mindset when he comes off the bench and his discussions with manager Arne Slot.

- 'Never say no' - GB curlers 'open' to 2030 Winters
[3 hours old]: Team GB's silver medal-winning curling team say they will "sit down in the summer" to decide whether they will target a return at the 2030 Winter Olympics in France.

- Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate
[2 hours old]: The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.

- Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
[9 hours old]: There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

- Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
[2 hours old]: Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.

- Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[15 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

- Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'
[11 hours old]: The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

- FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund
[13 hours old]: The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.

* What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?
[0 hours old]: BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.

- Clothing bank faces closure as donations fall
[8 hours old]: Clothing Coventry has been operating since 2020, and needs £50,000 a year to keep the doors open.

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and in other older news ...

. Four years into its full-scale war, Russia is feeling the effects
[33 hours old]: Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

. Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
[25 hours old]: Russia hoped to overthrow Ukraine's pro-Western government, but Moscow's war has dragged on for more than three years.

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. Peter Mandelson Arrested
[19 hours old]: Lord Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

. When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
[26 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

. No 10 says ‘nothing off the table’ over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit
[20 hours old]: Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.

. Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms
[26 hours old]: Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have".

. Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals
[18 hours old]: The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.

. Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban
[26 hours old]: Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.

. Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings
[27 hours old]: Ofcom's £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.

. What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
[31 hours old]: After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.

. How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
[38 hours old]: More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

. The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes
[46 hours old]: Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

. 'It is a catastrophe' - the man battling to stem rising youth unemployment
[59 hours old]: Alan Milburn returns to his hometown of Newcastle as he undertakes a review into the growing numbers of young people out of work.

. Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%
[55 hours old]: After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.

. Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games
[85 hours old]: As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost 0 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.

. Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?
[94 hours old]: If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.

. MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
[57 hours old]: A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

. KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
[94 hours old]: Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens

. Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
[98 hours old]: The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

. Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
[97 hours old]: Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

. UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
[93 hours old]: The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[39 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[111 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[183 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[197 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[279 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[289 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[279 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[303 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[351 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
[168 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[344 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

. Funding approved to reduce cold deaths
[49 hours old]: Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.

. Key social issues identified in charity report
[56 hours old]: Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients' issues.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2087 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2199 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[2287 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. When the retail staff can't help you
[98 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.

. Why youth unemployment is rising
[163 hours old]: Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025

. File on 4 Investigates
[177 hours old]: Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?

. Why you should consider switching bank accounts
[263 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.