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- New travel rules for UK visitors kick in today - find out how this affects you
[6 hours old]: From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.
- New travel rules for UK visitors kick in - how are you affected?
[6 hours old]: From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.
. Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud
[48 hours old]: The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.
. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[160 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1095 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
[1576 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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Commons Speaker passed Mandelson flight risk information to police ahead of arrest [2 hours old]: Sir Lindsay Hoyle tells MPs he was acting "in good faith as is my duty and responsibility" as he felt information was "relevant".
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Man who murdered nine-year-old girl as she played with hula hoop in street jailed [4 hours old]: Lilia Valutyte, 9, was playing outside a shop in Boston when she was stabbed by Deividas Skebas.
* UK government denies Chagos Islands deal is paused, after minister said it was [1 hours old]: It come after a minister said the UK is discussing "concerns" with the US, after President Trump criticised the deal.
* 'Jekyll and Hyde' killer guilty of shooting ex-colleague on remote country path [0 hours old]: Former gamekeeper David Campbell murdered Brian Low in Aberfeldy two years ago then tried to cover his tracks.
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Tourette's campaigner says BBC 'should have worked harder' to stop his slur being aired [5 hours old]: John Davidson, who tics due to his condition, shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.
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Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union [6 hours old]: President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
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Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show [5 hours old]: Users of social media - where the marketing campaign has been launched - say it is out of keeping with Gucci's reputation for luxury.
* UK records warmest day of the year as temperatures climb above 18C [1 hours old]: After a relentlessly wet start to the year the UK has recorded its warmest day of the year as many places bask in the late winter sunshine.
* Starmer promises to look at making student loans 'fairer' [1 hours old]: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the system had become a "debt trap" for graduates.
* Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up [0 hours old]: Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.
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Why scientists fear Emperor penguins' annual moult may be killing them [6 hours old]: Each year the birds must stay on floating ice long enough to replace their weather-beaten feathers.
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Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union [1 hours old]: The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
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'I'm proud of my heritage' - meet Britain's youngest ever F1 driver [10 hours old]: Arvid Lindblad tells BBC Sport about being shaped by his Indian and Swedish heritage and how he was fixated on reaching F1 from aged five.
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Will walk-in GP clinics deliver one million extra appointments in Scotland? [10 hours old]: The first of 16 new walk-in clinics across Scotland is now open but it is not clear when a target of them delivering one million appointments will be hit.
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Phil Collins, Pink and Shakira nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame [4 hours old]: Jeff Buckley, Lauryn Hill, Pink, Shakira and Mariah Carey are also among the 17 nominees this year.
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Bill Gates 'took responsibility' over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says [3 hours old]: A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit."
* Man arrested after 'axe carried into mosque' [0 hours old]: Manchester Central Mosque said the "swift actions of its volunteers" had "contained the situation".
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Harry and Meghan visit refugee camp as part of Middle East trip [3 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Jordan is their first international tour as a couple since August 2024.
* Life sentence for man who shook girlfriend's five-month-old baby to death [0 hours old]: Thomas Morgan's "rage-filled attack" left the five-month-old boy with catastrophic injuries.
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Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts [4 hours old]: Wayve says it's confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment.
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'Exceptionally rare' Roman lead blocks found on farmland [6 hours old]: The objects, which were used to produce tools and weapons, were found on grazing land in west Wales.
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Man Utd post profit but debt rises to £1.3bn [2 hours old]: The amount Manchester United owe increases to almost £1.3bn in outstanding transfer fees, rolling credit facility and legacy debt.
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Uefa rejects Benfica appeal over Prestianni ban [1 hours old]: Gianluca Prestianni will miss the second leg of Benfica's Champions League tie against Real Madrid after Uefa reject the club's appeal against his suspension.
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What should England do about Jos Buttler? [3 hours old]: What are the options facing England amid Jos Buttler's struggles at the T20 World Cup. Could they really drop their former captain?
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Taylor to retire after Dublin bout later this year [3 hours old]: Katie Taylor confirms she will bring the curtain down on her decorated career after a farewell fight in Dublin this summer.
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Chelsea and West Ham fined over 'mass confrontation' [4 hours old]: Chelsea and West Ham are fined £325,000 and £300,000 respectively for a "mass confrontation" between players in their match in January.
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Aston Martin cuts 20% of workforce as losses widen [6 hours old]: About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.
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Shein's elusive boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance [13 hours old]: His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore.
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Is TikTok the new frontier for fashion reinvention? [3 hours old]: How a young designer got brought on to help redesign a legacy sports brand following a TikTok post.
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House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares [10 hours old]: Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.
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Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means [4 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.
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What is happening to gas and electricity prices? [6 hours old]: Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.
and in other older news ...
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Snoop Dogg's surreal Swansea visit heralds late drama [17 hours old]: The difference between Swansea v Preston and other second-tier matches was that one of the Welsh club's co-owners happens to be a hip-hop legend.
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Disabled woman, 33, put in nursing home against her will feels 'betrayed' [16 hours old]: Lucinda Ritchie, who has full mental capacity, was transferred from a hospital bed despite her refusal.
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BBC News app [7226 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech [203 hours old]: Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms?
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A Woman's Hour and SEND in the Spotlight special [28 hours old]: We hear from a range of voices on the impact of the government's SEND reforms in England.
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Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north [40 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
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Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry [18 hours old]: Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.
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Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid [16 hours old]: Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.
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US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards [17 hours old]: The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.
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Apple says some Mac Mini production will move to the US [18 hours old]: The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by 0bn, under pressure from Trump.
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Google apologises for Baftas alert to 'see more' on racial slur [20 hours old]: Google said the news alert was an error that should not have happened.
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Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order [30 hours old]: Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
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Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown [34 hours old]: There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.
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Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers [28 hours old]: Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office.
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Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings [27 hours old]: The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.
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Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building' [37 hours old]: The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.
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FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund [39 hours old]: The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.
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When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it? [51 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.
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Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica? [64 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
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How do you modernise mango farming? [136 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
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Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood [208 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
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Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain [222 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
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Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands [304 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
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Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money? [314 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
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The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs? [304 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable? [328 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
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Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech [376 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
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Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win? [193 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
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How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland [370 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
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Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law [21 hours old]: New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [2113 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? [2224 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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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis [2312 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?
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When the retail staff can't help you [123 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.
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Why youth unemployment is rising [189 hours old]: Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025
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File on 4 Investigates [202 hours old]: Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?