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. Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges
[31 hours old]: People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1677 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
[2158 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?
and in other news ...
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Foreign secretary denounces 'reckless Iran threats' after missiles fired at Diego Garcia [3 hours old]: Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target.
* Trump administration at crossroads in US-Israel war with Iran [0 hours old]: Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.
* Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81 [0 hours old]: A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election
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BTS make live return in front of huge crowd [9 hours old]: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook perform together for the first time since October 2022.
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Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, farmers' union says [4 hours old]: The National Farmers' Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks.
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US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar [10 hours old]: The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.
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As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home [11 hours old]: British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.
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Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak [12 hours old]: The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 34 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".
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Karen Hauer to leave Strictly Come Dancing [10 hours old]: Strictly Come Dancing's longest serving female professional dancer, Karen Hauer, has announced she's not returning this year.
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Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest released [4 hours old]: The pop star's legal team had tried to prevent the release of footage from his arrest, but reached an agreement.
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As meningitis cases rise, some people are changing plans in Canterbury [12 hours old]: Events are cancelled and businesses say the city feels quieter after the start of the outbreak which has killed two young people.
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BBC presenter Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Arctic challenge [12 hours old]: The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles in three days in Canada's Northwestern Territories.
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Drunk driver killed man then went to buy alcohol [12 hours old]: James O'Donnell, 35, is jailed for killing 63-year-old Keith Hornby by dangerous driving.
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Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules [6 hours old]: The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.
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Brewdog accused of 'fire and rehire' approach to ex-workers [7 hours old]: The company's brewery and 11 bars were bought by US firm Tilray for £33m after it went into administration.
* Watch: Match of the Day [-10 hours old]: Highlights from five Premier League games, including Everton v Chelsea.
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From crutches to world crown - Kerr takes indoor 3,000m gold [3 hours old]: Josh Kerr completes his post-injury return to the top of a global podium in thrilling fashion as he reclaims his world indoor 3,000m title.
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'If Liverpool play like that at PSG it could be 10-0' [4 hours old]: Arne Slot needs answers quickly or Liverpool's unwanted records may no longer be his only worry.
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Comic Relief helps fund free school uniform charity [15 hours old]: Julie Waller, who heads up the charity, says donations have helped more than 2,000 families.
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'Without food charity, we might not eat' [15 hours old]: Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.
and in other older news ...
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Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh? [21 hours old]: The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.
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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused 0m in damage, new analysis shows [24 hours old]: Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
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Watch: Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated [27 hours old]: The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.
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Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family [21 hours old]: Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.
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Sarah Ferguson is keeping a low profile, but pressure mounts for her to give evidence on Epstein [21 hours old]: There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.
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Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone [21 hours old]: Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.
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I walked down aisle by myself on my wedding day after rare cancer diagnosis [132 hours old]: Maariya Khan was left with minimal movement after needing surgery following her cancer diagnosis.
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Zoo armadillos celebrate 19th birthdays [108 hours old]: Dillon and Doris are said to be firm favourites with staff and visitors at Telford Exotic Zoo.
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Secret tunnel to reopen after being hidden for 50 years [103 hours old]: The grand Horsley Towers was once lived in by prominent 19th century mathematician Ada Lovelace.
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Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teen [137 hours old]: An Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected.
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BBC News app [7808 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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The Week: The War In Iran Escalates [33 hours old]: Has President Trump lost control of the war in Iran?
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Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage [76 hours old]: And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?
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Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP [20 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
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UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 financial crisis [31 hours old]: The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.
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Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July [33 hours old]: Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.
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Trump-backed television merger moves forward [31 hours old]: Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.
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Hargreaves Lansdown says IT issues which affected thousands are over [29 hours old]: The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.
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Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost [46 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
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Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war [46 hours old]: As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
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Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy [54 hours old]: The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.
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Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub [47 hours old]: Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.
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Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists [55 hours old]: Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.
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Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China [42 hours old]: They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.
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Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you? [36 hours old]: Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.
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How the Iran war may affect your money and bills [34 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage [60 hours old]: The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.
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Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years [57 hours old]: Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.
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UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports [70 hours old]: Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.
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Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm [70 hours old]: The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".
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US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears [74 hours old]: The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.
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How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go? [77 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
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Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job? [77 hours old]: Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.
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The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it? [71 hours old]: With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
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Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34 [80 hours old]: A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.
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Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts [79 hours old]: A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.
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Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned [94 hours old]: The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."
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Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans [100 hours old]: The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
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How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence [70 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
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Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? [118 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
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Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline [142 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
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Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste? [214 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
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Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? [198 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
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Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war [203 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains [238 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
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Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed? [208 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.
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The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market [251 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
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GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East [286 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
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Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way' [310 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
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Can snacks help you sleep? [382 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
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We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever [406 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?
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Did you know you could transfer your ISA? [33 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [46 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [2695 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.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? [2806 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen [57 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.
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Selling Sheffield Wednesday [125 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.
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Witness History [135 hours old]: On 2 March 2006, India and the United States finalised a controversial nuclear deal