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- British forces will be able to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters
[9 hours old]: The move will "starve Putin's war machine", Starmer says as he arrives in Finland for a military summit.


- Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[7 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1783 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
[2264 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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- Is Trump any closer to an Iran exit strategy?
[6 hours old]: The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.

- National Savings and Investments bank set to pay millions to customers in compensation
[1 hours old]: The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors, including not paying bereaved families money that was rightfully theirs.

- Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
[9 hours old]: A woman has been awarded m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

- Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?
[4 hours old]: Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

- Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far
[10 hours old]: The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise.

* Men released on bail over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack
[0 hours old]: Four Jewish charity-owned ambulances were set alight in north London on Monday.

- 'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped
[2 hours old]: A survivor of Epstein's abuses spoke publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her experience of being raped and drugged by the sex offender.

- Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer
[8 hours old]: Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.

- 'Books make life better' - Camilla's love of reading explored in BBC documentary
[8 hours old]: The Queen will reflect on the childhood experiences that sparked her passion for reading and reflect on the comfort she still finds in books.

- Iranians mark their New Year with anger, fear, and defiance
[9 hours old]: Cleaning her home for the festival, one Iranian told us: "Perhaps this dark night will finally give way to dawn."

- Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
[10 hours old]: There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.

- CO2 plant in UK to reopen in war contingency plan
[6 hours old]: The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

- How the conflict in the Middle East is causing fuel protests in the Philippines
[3 hours old]: BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.

- Rap legend Slick Rick on Mobo honour and shaping hip-hop: 'We took novels to the next level'
[6 hours old]: The British-born rapper looks back as he's awarded a lifetime achievement prize at the Mobo Awards.

- Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war
[8 hours old]: The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.

- I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade
[7 hours old]: The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail.

- 'Managing my finances with ADHD felt overwhelming'
[7 hours old]: ADHD affects the brain's frontal lobe and can impact organisation and focus, a specialist says.

- The Papers: 'Iran rejects peace plan' and '£400m cost of savings scandal'
[2 hours old]: Iran's rejection of US talks and Donald Trump's reaction features on Thursday's front pages.

- Singer Duffy to share sex assault ordeal in documentary
[2 hours old]: Disney+ says it has been given "unprecedented access" to the singer in her first major interview in 15 years.

- Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale
[6 hours old]: Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.

- Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal
[2 hours old]: The medicines regulator is proposing stricter rules after more than a dozen products were recalled.

* Premier League star caught speeding after training
[0 hours old]: The former Manchester United player is fined for speeding as he left the club's training ground.

- Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed up decision-making
[4 hours old]: The Conservatives said the changes were being made by a government "stuck in consultation paralysis".

* Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement
[0 hours old]: Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

- The US-Iran Briefing Wars
[12 hours old]: Are the US and Iran peace talks going anywhere?

- Bale left big boots to fill - will Wilson fire Wales to World Cup?
[15 hours old]: Nobody can replace the great Gareth Bale, but Harry Wilson is stepping up more than anyone as Wales aim to qualify for the World Cup.

- Man Utd down but not out - Skinner sure Bayern lead can be overturned
[8 hours old]: Manchester United suffered defeat by Bayern Munich in the home leg of their Champions League quarter-final, but manager Marc Skinner refuses to rule them out.

- Johnson to give back alleged 'secret' payment of 0,000
[11 hours old]: Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson confirms he will refund a sum of 0,000 (£375,000) he allegedly "secretly" paid himself before his Grand Slam Track league collapsed.

* Will there be an upset? Northern Ireland plan to stun Italy
[1 hours old]: Manager Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland's young side will play without fear in Thursday's World Cup play-off against Italy.

- Man Utd come from behind twice but lose first leg to Bayern
[10 hours old]: Manchester United fan Pernille Harder scored twice against her childhood club at Old Trafford as Bayern Munich gained a precious first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie.



- Is Saka's form becoming a worry for Arsenal?
[1 hours old]: Are there worries about how Arsenal's reliance on Bukayo Saka are having an impact on his form?

- From Harvard to Sale - Erica Jarrell-Searcy's epic PWR pilgrimage
[2 hours old]: A chance email in freshers' week at Harvard set Erica Jarrell-Searcy on a journey to Sale Sharks.

- NS&I set to pay millions in compensation to customers
[1 hours old]: The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors, including not paying bereaved families money that was rightfully theirs.

- CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan
[6 hours old]: The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

- The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[8 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

- Oil prices volatile as Trump talks up Iran negotiations
[11 hours old]: Crude rose back above 0 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.

- NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points
[2 hours old]: Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.

- Working parents 'struggling to afford nappies or food'
[2 hours old]: More working families asking for baby essentials

- Do not turn your heating off, charities warn
[2 hours old]: Organisations say there is support available after heating oil doubled in price due to the war in Iran.

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. Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find
[16 hours old]: A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.

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. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war
[58 hours old]: Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’

. How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere
[3218 hours old]: James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.

. UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices
[19 hours old]: The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.

. Why are UK prices still rising?
[23 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss
[20 hours old]: Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

. How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
[16 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

. 'Wildly unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership
[31 hours old]: For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.

. Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m
[20 hours old]: Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard Enterprise was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Autonomy in 2011.

. OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels bn Disney deal
[27 hours old]: The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.

. Meta told to pay 5m for misleading users over child safety
[33 hours old]: The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

. Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
[33 hours old]: The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

. Low-deposit mortgage deals hit as rates continue to soar
[45 hours old]: More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.

. Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'
[40 hours old]: The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

. Oil above 0 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks
[33 hours old]: The US repeated claims it is in discussions with Iran while Shell warned oil shortages will hit Europe.

. Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post
[32 hours old]: Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.

. Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21
[46 hours old]: Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.

. Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff
[39 hours old]: It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

. Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met
[39 hours old]: BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.

. What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[40 hours old]: Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

. UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body
[56 hours old]: The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.

. Would you build your own apps?
[55 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[74 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[80 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[103 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[126 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[152 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[176 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[224 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[248 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[320 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[304 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[309 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[344 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[314 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[357 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[392 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[416 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[488 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[512 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Families offered support with Easter food costs
[17 hours old]: Low-income families are being offered help with the cost of food during the Easter holidays.

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[152 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2801 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.

. Did you know you could transfer your ISA?
[139 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.

. Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen
[163 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[231 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.