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. End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests
[46 hours old]: The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.

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- Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
[3 hours old]: The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.

* Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence
[1 hours old]: The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind.

- First migrant deported to France under 'one in one out' deal
[2 hours old]: The man was removed on Thursday under the "one in, one out" agreement and has arrived in Paris.

- 'Cataclysmic' situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance
[6 hours old]: A constant of stream of Palestinians flee southwards as Israeli tanks reportedly push further into Gaza's biggest urban centre.

- Corbyn and Sultana clash over new party membership
[1 hours old]: MP Zarah Sultana says she is a victim of a "sexist boys' club" in row over setting up new left wing party.

- Scientists pinpoint 'mileage clock' inside brain
[6 hours old]: They located this key area of function by recording the brain activity of running rats.

- No outside pressure to drop China spying charges against British men, says CPS head
[3 hours old]: He said his team had considered "alternative offences" but concluded "none were suitable".

- Musk's fellowship of Royal Society in doubt after Unite the Kingdom rally address
[4 hours old]: The world's most prestigious scientific body raised concerns about the "language of violence" at the march.

- Author Sally Rooney says she could not collect prize in UK in case of arrest
[4 hours old]: The author has given her support to Palestine Action, who have been proscribed as a terrorist group.

- Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show
[6 hours old]: Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour’s first year in office, figures show


- Keely Hodgkinson makes winning start to 800m world title bid in Tokyo
[7 hours old]: Great Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson makes a winning start to her bid for a first world 800m title in Tokyo.

- Key takeaways from the PM and President's news conference
[4 hours old]: The US and UK leaders fielded questions on Ukraine, migration, free speech and Mandelson among other issues.

- In pictures: Chequers, scout groups and a dolls' house - day two of Trump's state visit
[4 hours old]: Day two of US President Donald Trump's second state visit

- Royals, Maga and tech CEOs: What we learned from state banquet guest list
[5 hours old]: The event is as much about diplomacy as it is about fine dining.

- Sweet treats for Kate and Melania as they host Scouts
[7 hours old]: Melania Trump also joined Queen Camilla for a tour around the grounds of Windsor Castle - including the Queen Mary's Dolls' House.

- US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK as tech deal signed
[7 hours old]: The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".

- DiCaprio on his latest film and 'divisiveness in our culture'
[10 hours old]: The actor says his latest film, One Battle After Another, "holds a mirror up to society".

- 'I'm taking life day by day, year by year': Tennis legend Bjorn Borg on cancer diagnosis
[12 hours old]: Tennis legend Bjorn Borg speaks to BBC Breakfast about his prostate cancer diagnosis and his rivalry-turned-friendship with John McEnroe.

- 'Slot-age time' - breaking down Liverpool's late success
[8 hours old]: BBC Sport examines how and why Liverpool's thrilling late winners have come about.

- Play now
[15 hours old]: Think you can work out where's hotter and colder than you today? Find out by playing our game

- Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon
[3 hours old]: Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon's PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks.

- Miss Hoolie's green Balamory house up for sale
[4 hours old]: The Tobermory house was home to nursery teacher Miss Hoolie in the Cbeebies show.

- Southbank to host celebration of youth culture
[3 hours old]: Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has an event planned for the May Bank holiday weekend next year.

- Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack
[6 hours old]: The police say the hack caused "significant disruption" and "millions in losses" for TfL.

- UK not out of woods on inflation, says Bank of England as interest rates held
[7 hours old]: The Bank of England governor warns "we're not out of the woods yet" in terms of rising inflation.

- Trust apologises for treating A&E patients in cafe
[6 hours old]: Using the cafe to treat patients "will not be allowed to happen again", the trust's boss says.

- Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down
[6 hours old]: A specialist took the gold artefact from a Cairo museum and sold it through a jeweller, officials say.

- Trump's State Visit: The President and Starmer Agree To Disagree
[2 hours old]: Has President Trump’s trip to the UK been a success for the Prime Minister?

- Hodgkinson makes winning start to world title bid
[7 hours old]: Great Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson makes a winning start to her bid for a first world 800m title in Tokyo.

* Record-breaking Haaland helps City beat 10-man Napoli
[0 hours old]: Erling Haaland breaks another record by becoming the quickest player to score 50 Champions League goals as Manchester City were made to work hard in their opening game victory over Napoli.

- Mourinho back at Benfica 25 years on - revered but a risk?
[6 hours old]: As Jose Mourinho returns to Benfica after 25 years, is it a risk for both parties with elections looming?

- UK 'not out of woods' on inflation, says Bank as rates held
[7 hours old]: The Bank of England governor warns "we're not out of the woods yet" in terms of rising inflation.

- Ticketmaster, Live Nation face US suit over resale tactics
[1 hours old]: US regulators accuse the companies of illegal ticket resale tactics costing consumers millions of dollars.

- Chipmaker Nvidia to invest bn in rival Intel
[5 hours old]: The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre chips, in a lifeline for Intel as it struggles to profit from the AI boom.

- Next warns UK economy faces 'anaemic' growth
[8 hours old]: The warning from the clothing chain comes as it reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits.

- MPs write to government over JLR supply chain jobs
[3 hours old]: West Midlands and Merseyside MPs have called for supply chain help after the JLR cyber attack.

- When will UK interest rates fall again?
[10 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

- Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses
[9 hours old]: The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.

- UK set for talks over access to EU defence loans
[4 hours old]: British ministers want UK-based companies to be able to take part in EU-funded military projects.

- Workers across France strike over budget cut plans
[5 hours old]: The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget.

- Free welcome cafe opens to help community connect
[5 hours old]: The monthly cafe is being run by the volunteers behind the Highworth Community Larder project.

- Why is UK inflation still rising?
[9 hours old]: UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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. Why America is at a dangerous crossroads following the Charlie Kirk shooting
[17 hours old]: This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them.

. Fashion risks going backwards on diversity, says ex-British Vogue editor
[16 hours old]: Edward Enninful says being "super-thin" and European is often seen as "the norm" again.

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. What does Donald Trump want from his UK state visit?
[28 hours old]: And the row over free speech after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

. Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer
[22 hours old]: The country's farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes.

. Could the US interest rate cut boost the housing market?
[22 hours old]: Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week's rate cut.

. Fed Reserve cuts interest rates but cautions over stalling job market
[25 hours old]: The Federal Reserve makes its first cut to interest rates since 2024, and signals more to come.

. Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell
[18 hours old]: They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks.

. Food prices continue to surge as inflation remains at 3.8%
[34 hours old]: While UK inflation held steady in August, the pace of price rises for food surged, increasing cost of living pressures.

. Nvidia boss says UK will be 'AI superpower' as tech firms invest billions
[29 hours old]: Microsoft, Google and Nvidia have announced investments as part of a £31bn UK-US "Tech Prosperity Deal".


. JLR supply chain staff told to apply for universal credit, union claims
[28 hours old]: Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims.

. Nvidia boss 'disappointed' by report of China chip ban
[34 hours old]: Jensen Huang said the US needs "to make sure that that people can access this technology from all over the world".

. Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row
[35 hours old]: His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever.

. UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
[38 hours old]: An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.

. GSK pledges bn US investment as UK's pharma woes deepen
[38 hours old]: The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US.

. Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
[52 hours old]: A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.

. State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
[59 hours old]: Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.

. US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
[53 hours old]: US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.

. How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
[60 hours old]: The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

. AI challenges the dominance of Google search
[70 hours old]: The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.

. Will farming under solar panels take off?
[166 hours old]: Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?

. 'We are playing with fire': Fears persist over battery storage
[190 hours old]: More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.

. The US factory spending 0,000 a month more due to tariffs
[249 hours old]: The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.

. The Caribbean islands battling the region's 'highest murder rate'
[261 hours old]: Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.

. Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China
[334 hours old]: Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.

. Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
[238 hours old]: Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.

. The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking
[334 hours old]: Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?

. Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries
[358 hours old]: Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[70 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

. The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
[886 hours old]: Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

. Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
[1174 hours old]: The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

. Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
[1805 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[2422 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

. How to get out of a customer service 'doom loop'
[174 hours old]: BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.

. Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills
[321 hours old]: Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.

. Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students
[348 hours old]: Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.

. Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11
[400 hours old]: Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.

. Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40
[564 hours old]: He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.