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. Gatwick Airport drop-off charge rises to £10
[30 hours old]: Drop-off fees will rise from £7 to £10 at the West Sussex airport from 6 January.
. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[455 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.
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Andrew will not face police action over bodyguard claim [7 hours old]: The allegations, first reported in October, said he tried to obtain personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection.
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2025 was a crazy year in politics. But 2026 could be wild [7 hours old]: Reform’s rise, Labour’s woes and Trump’s presence have changed our politics. What will the next 12 months bring?
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Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says [1 hours old]: Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack, according to the US Central Command.
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King 'deeply touched' by reaction to cancer TV message, says Palace [5 hours old]: In a TV broadcast on Friday night, the King said an early diagnosis was key to the "good news" that his treatment is being scaled back.
* All police forces to get specialist sexual offence teams, Mahmood pledges [1 hours old]: It is part of a long-delayed plan aimed at halving violence against women and girls within a decade.
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Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions [3 hours old]: Opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova is among those released in exchange for a deal with the US.
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Why Jane Austen's characters are still so relatable [10 hours old]: The cast of upcoming BBC drama The Other Bennet Sister reflect on why the author’s work still captivates audiences.
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Goodbye - but only for now? Salah signs off as questions remain [2 hours old]: Mohamed Salah's return to the Liverpool side shows boss Arne Slot is prepared to move on - but questions still remain.
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Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike [4 hours old]: The strike killed Raed Saad, a senior commander in Hamas' Qassam Brigades, the Israeli military said.
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Equality boss expects people to 'follow the rules' over single-sex spaces [3 hours old]: Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said "things could be sorted out if there is goodwill and recognition that everybody has rights".
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Zoe Ball steps down from BBC Radio 2 Saturday show [6 hours old]: Broadcaster Emma Willis will take over presenting the Saturday afternoon programme.
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Forecasters warn of floods as amber rain alert issued [5 hours old]: The Met Office believes 50-70mm of rain could fall widely in the south west, rising to 110-130mm in the Galloway Hills.
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Migrant Channel crossings resume after four-week gap [2 hours old]: The 28-day stretch with no arrivals was the longest period without any small boat crossings in seven years.
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Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India [3 hours old]: The Inter Miami and Argentina forward is in India for a tour, taking in events in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.
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Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless' [7 hours old]: PM Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.
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Glasgow mount incredible comeback to stun Toulouse [1 hours old]: A phenomenal second half delivers a landmark victory for Glasgow Warriors in the Champions Cup.
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'Worst 48 hours' since I joined Chelsea - Maresca [2 hours old]: Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the past 48 hours are “the worst” since joining the club last summer.
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Man arrested and match postponed as non-league manager injured [2 hours old]: A man is arrested after Potters Bar Town manager Sammy Moore is left requiring medical treatment following an altercation that led to the postponement of their match at Welling United.
* Lim, 71, becomes oldest winner at World Championship [0 hours old]: Paul Lim becomes the oldest player to win a match at the PDC World Championship with a stunning victory over Jeffrey de Graaf.
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No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest [13 hours old]: The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget.
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Christmas gifts wrapped and sent out for children [15 hours old]: More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.
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The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight [23 hours old]: The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will bow out on a stellar career on Saturday night. But who is he, really?
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Chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey - and that might leave a bad taste [23 hours old]: Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.
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Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children? [23 hours old]: The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies?
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I thought I'd struck lucky on a dating app but invited a monster into my life [16 hours old]: Katie Yates wants to warn women to be wary of strangers posing as "nice guys" on dating apps.
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Darts world champion says she 'blubbered like a child' after win [89 hours old]: Deta Hedman is crowned world champion for the first time in a career spanning five decades.
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How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up [88 hours old]: When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.
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IVF podcasters 'thrilled' to win audio award [89 hours old]: Becky and Ben Saer say they are thrilled with an APA award for their podcast on fertility treatment.
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Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate [19 hours old]: Republicans accuse Democrats of playing politics with release of Epstein photos
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The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning [425 hours old]: When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up
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Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' [190 hours old]: Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.
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Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey [23 hours old]: Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.
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EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine [28 hours old]: After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.
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UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October [35 hours old]: The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.
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Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls [35 hours old]: The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.
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Lululemon boss to step down early next year [36 hours old]: Calvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.
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Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case? [41 hours old]: The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.
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Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal [35 hours old]: The bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.
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Honesty box 'helps us thank our generous community' [32 hours old]: A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes.
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Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules [32 hours old]: California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.
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'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless [41 hours old]: A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.
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Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs [47 hours old]: It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.
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'No empty shelves at Christmas' as Guinness workers strike [38 hours old]: About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.
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Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech [47 hours old]: UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.
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Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' bn stablecoin crash [47 hours old]: In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.
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Banks to tell you where you might invest your money [61 hours old]: Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.
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UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in [60 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.
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Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat [58 hours old]: It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.
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Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears [55 hours old]: The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.
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Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say [51 hours old]: Mike Jeffries, who was ruled "mentally incompetent" by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.
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The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin [71 hours old]: Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.
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'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year [57 hours old]: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.
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Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries [65 hours old]: The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.
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Drax unveils plan for data centre at power station [58 hours old]: The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.
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Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain [64 hours old]: The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.
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Trump launches m 'gold card' immigration visas [70 hours old]: The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.
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'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make [47 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
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Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help? [142 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
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Can Japan get more female business leaders? [143 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
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Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax [167 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.
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What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular? [103 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
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How family firms can best plan for succession [239 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.
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'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it [254 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
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Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry [287 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
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OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves [287 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
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Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage [311 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
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Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation? [407 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.
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Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses [479 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
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The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers? [551 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?
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From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream [697 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.
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Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'? [608 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.
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Crafters warn of imported 'tat' at festive fairs [32 hours old]: Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as 'handmade' items.
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'We fundraised all year so our kids could experience a panto' [40 hours old]: Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.
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Food parcels help thousands at Christmas [41 hours old]: A charity is ramping up its operation in the run up to Christmas to help tackle food poverty.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [344 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? [455 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 [543 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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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [1264 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump [1451 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
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Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain [58 hours old]: Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.
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Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores [201 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
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Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins [352 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.
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Vintage market trader retires after 60 years [371 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years
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Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you [373 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.