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. Rain and politics driving up half-term holiday bookings, travel agents say
[83 hours old]: The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape".

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

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[874 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
[1355 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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- Police framed man for female student’s murder, evidence gathered by BBC suggests
[5 hours old]: Officers knew CCTV discredited their key witness in Omar Benguit's conviction for murder of Korean woman.

- UK considering significant increase to defence spending
[10 hours old]: The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.

* Ice and snow warnings as another blast of Arctic air sweeps across the UK
[0 hours old]: More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

- Trump's new world order has become real and Europe is having to adjust fast
[6 hours old]: European nations are asking whether traditional alliances can suffice, or whether they should be diversifying

* Unvaccinated pupils could be excluded from school as measles hits north London
[0 hours old]: Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

- We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer
[5 hours old]: The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

* Obama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast
[1 hours old]: Former US President Barack Obama says he has seen no evidence extra-terrestrials have made contact with Earth.

- Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say
[2 hours old]: Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

* PM orders investigation into claims Labour think tank paid firm to look into journalist
[0 hours old]: The think tank paid a company at least £30,000 to investigate the origins of a story about undeclared donations.

- The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home
[10 hours old]: Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.

* Team GB skeleton gold medallist says she discovered talent after Instagram ad
[0 hours old]: Tabitha Stoecker made history on Sunday by winning the first Olympic mixed team skeleton gold with teammate Matt Weston.

* Ski jumper disqualified for wearing boots 4mm too big
[0 hours old]: Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig is disqualified from the men's large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots.

- Kirsty Muir in big air final - Monday's guide
[13 hours old]: What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

- Why this school will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform
[10 hours old]: The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.

- America's Next Top Model shaped reality TV, but should it ever have been made?
[11 hours old]: A new Netflix documentary will finally see Tyra Banks and her fellow judges address some of the most controversial scandals from the reality show.

- Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully
[10 hours old]: The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

- Female athletes hit back at 'weird' and 'derogatory' comments about their appearance
[5 hours old]: Sporting stars describe unsolicited comments about their looks, as a survey suggests fewer girls have ambitions to become top athletes.

- What is behind spike in pothole related call-outs?
[10 hours old]: The AA says pothole-related call outs in January were up by 18% across the UK, with 6,235 in the East of England alone.

- 'It's never too late': Savannah Guthrie's new plea for mother's release as FBI analyses glove
[7 hours old]: The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie's home.

- Cabinet secretary frontrunner previously spoken to about management style
[10 hours old]: Dame Antonia Romeo was found to have no case to answer over one complaint nine years ago.

* Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans
[1 hours old]: Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their furtures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.

- Bondi Beach shooting accused faces court for the first time
[4 hours old]: The 24-year-old faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist attack.

- Female Israeli soldiers rescued after being chased by ultra-Orthodox men
[4 hours old]: The two women were helped by police after being forced to run from a mob in the city of Bnei Brak.

- US attorney general criticised after saying all Epstein files have been released
[14 hours old]: Lawmakers, including those who wrote the law requiring their publication, argue the release is insufficient.

- 'I've applied for over 200 jobs - and I'm still unemployed'
[5 hours old]: The BBC speaks to job-seekers in a deprived Yorkshire city where it seems opportunity rarely knocks.

* Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row?
[1 hours old]: It's been quite the few days in the Cortina Curling Stadium during a Winter Olympics that has delivered intrigue and excitement both on and off the field of play.

- Five talking points from round two of Six Nations
[5 hours old]: The second weekend of the Six Nations brings redemption for Scotland, another blistering display from France and a threat for Ireland.

* GB's Treacy crashes out but curlers' hopes stay alive
[1 hours old]: Team GB speed skater Niall Treacy's Winter Olympics are over but the women's curlers beat Denmark to keep alive their semi-final hopes.

- Matheson on Old Trafford heroics, 'torrid time' as £1m teenager & McLeod death
[5 hours old]: A 16-year-old Luke Matheson wrote his name in the history books by scoring against Manchester United in 2019. Six years later, he is aiming for more cup heroics with Macclesfield.

- Smith added to Australia squad before crucial match
[3 hours old]: Batter Steve Smith is added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad in time for Monday's crucial match against Sri Lanka in Kandy.

* Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks
[0 hours old]: The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.

- ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat
[1 hours old]: Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.

- Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal
[10 hours old]: Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design.

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

* Spud truck handing out free meals to families
[0 hours old]: The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time.

- Schools project to understand impact of poverty
[5 hours old]: A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.

- Never mind cod, it's tilapia and chips please
[6 hours old]: Two fish and chip shops in Fenland are trying lesser known varieties of fish as cod prices soar.

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and in other older news ...

. Why Team GB's first Olympic gold on snow was just a matter of time
[16 hours old]: An Olympic gold medal on snow has long seemed like the impossible for Team GB. But for those in the know, it has been just a matter of time.

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. Has Jeff Bezos brought down the Washington Post?
[112 hours old]: The Amazon boss has gutted a third of the workforce at the iconic newspaper

. Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?
[35 hours old]: With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.

. Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable
[17 hours old]: The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

. Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns trade unions group
[20 hours old]: The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.

. Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed
[65 hours old]: Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.

. Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash
[62 hours old]: A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices.

. Andrew facing claim he shared Treasury document with banking contact
[57 hours old]: Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

. Craft beer maker Brewdog put up for sale
[47 hours old]: Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.

. Heathrow not crowded but people walk in 'wrong place', says boss
[61 hours old]: Chief executive Thomas Woldbye says Europeans and Brits keep "crashing into each other" because they walk on different sides.

. Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
[69 hours old]: Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character's rise to global icon status.

. Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall
[65 hours old]: Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.

. Taylor Swift asks US government to block 'Swift Home' trademark
[81 hours old]: Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

. US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officials
[85 hours old]: The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[83 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?
[93 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?
[83 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?
[107 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
[155 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?
[139 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

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

. Last chance for pensioners to get free air fryers
[28 hours old]: The council has handed out 15,000 free air fryers help people with the cost of living.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1892 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?
[2003 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
[2091 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?

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

. Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland
[90 hours old]: Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

. The Bottom Line
[95 hours old]: Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?

. Kids can be the harshest critics…
[235 hours old]: The candidates test their story on a group of kids.

. Should you overpay your mortgage or save?
[235 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains.