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- Airport drop off fees up by a third - here's how to avoid unexpected charges
[11 hours old]: The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.
- Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
[11 hours old]: The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.
. I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year
[30 hours old]: The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.
. Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
[34 hours old]: The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
. Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
[543 hours old]: Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
. Bus travellers respond to fare reduction
[34 hours old]: 'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.
. Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change
[39 hours old]: Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.
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Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September [4 hours old]: The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.
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Mum and daughter who died at beach were trying to save boy, 7 [5 hours old]: Shally Rahman and teenager Samiha Rahman were pulled from the water, emergency services say.
* US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports [0 hours old]: The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
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Oil prices hit 0 for the first time since May [7 hours old]: The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
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PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10 [1 hours old]: Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.
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Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return [9 hours old]: The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
* King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin [1 hours old]: King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
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Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump [5 hours old]: The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
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UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets' [3 hours old]: An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.
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Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more [6 hours old]: A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
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US lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue [2 hours old]: A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.
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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital [3 hours old]: Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.
* Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does [1 hours old]: Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
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Frank Gardner: Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage [6 hours old]: The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
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What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now PM has paused it? [6 hours old]: The PM's decision comes after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".
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Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands [10 hours old]: Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.
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Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold' [8 hours old]: Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
* Influencer apologises for leaving bathtub on mountain [1 hours old]: Tom Christopher carried the tub up the mountain in flip flops, before bathing in it at the summit.
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Police failed to check Manchester synagogue attacker's phones despite arresting him twice [10 hours old]: Greater Manchester Police apologises because Jihad Al-Shamie's devices were not reviewed before the attack.
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Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes [6 hours old]: The Iran-backed group, which previously announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.
* Wildfire spotted from space as helicopter brought in to tackle blaze [1 hours old]: Data gathered by BBC Verify suggests an estimated 951 hectares of the Rhinogydd mountains have been burned.
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France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west [3 hours old]: Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
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BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000 [3 hours old]: The painting by the 18th Century Scottish artist Katherine Read is thought to be worth more than £100,000.
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Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan [7 hours old]: The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early.
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Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes [6 hours old]: Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.
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Defoe leaves Woking after 'eye-opening' first managerial role [2 hours old]: Former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his departure from National League side Woking after just four months and nine matches in charge.
* Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over Rock [0 hours old]: World number one Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continues with a 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool, as he averages 109.57.
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Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola [4 hours old]: Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.
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Anderson's journey to England star and Man City record signing [5 hours old]: Elliot Anderson was a key part of England's World Cup side and is now Manchester City's record signing.
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'What's happened there?!' - Buttler and Dawson's moment to forget [3 hours old]: Manchester Super Giants fielders Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson inadvertently teach a vital lesson in communication after a huge fielding mix-up, missing a simple catch that would have removed London Spirit's Kiran Carlson in the men's Hundred.
* UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss [0 hours old]: The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn
* We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more [0 hours old]: Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.
* UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month [0 hours old]: Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
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Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue [2 hours old]: A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.
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Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step' [3 hours old]: Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.
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Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets [2 hours old]: As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
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Help for electricity bills as crude oil hits 0 [3 hours old]: The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.
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Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef [7 hours old]: Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.
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What about cuts for cafes and hotels? [13 hours old]: The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,
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What we know about 20% cut to some business rates [15 hours old]: Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.
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The Bottom Line [11 hours old]: What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder?
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The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on? [38 hours old]: The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war
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Join the Addams Family on their epic haunted holiday [108 hours old]: Unhappy to see you again. Gomez takes the family on a trip - what could go wrong?
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Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired [17 hours old]: Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters [23 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here [37 hours old]: June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.
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China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says [21 hours old]: The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.
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Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says [30 hours old]: The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".
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Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected [39 hours old]: Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
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Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal [29 hours old]: The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans.
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OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack [35 hours old]: It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
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The borough where families are slowly disappearing [42 hours old]: Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
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Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests [31 hours old]: Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.
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What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money? [35 hours old]: The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but there will be no change yet.
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'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials [47 hours old]: As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment' [48 hours old]: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks [73 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't [95 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? [240 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain [263 hours old]: It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring [360 hours old]: The median cost of a home in the city is now .7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do? [407 hours old]: Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? [504 hours old]: Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension [552 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash [1032 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability [1104 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil [1360 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [1944 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?