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. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[294 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
[1228 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
[1710 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 ...
* Chris Mason: Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet [1 hours old]: The prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies".
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Texas Trump supporters react to US strikes on Iran [4 hours old]: As voters in the state prepare to vote in Tuesday's primary elections, we asked what they make of the events unfolding in the Middle East.
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Jeremy Bowen: Three days in, we still have no idea where this war is heading [11 hours old]: It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.
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What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership? [8 hours old]: Security analyst Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen after much of Iran's most senior leadership is killed.
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In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East [11 hours old]: Iranian strikes on targets across the Middle East and Gulf regions continued on Monday after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran killing the country's supreme leader.
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I can understand why women don't trust the police, says Met chief on Sarah Everard anniversary [2 hours old]: On the five-year anniversary of Everard's murder, Sir Mark Rowley insists rebuilding trust in the force will take time.
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'Deeply misleading' school talks compared student loans to £30 phone contracts [1 hours old]: Graduates hired to deliver the presentations a decade ago were told to avoid using words like "debt".
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Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal [11 hours old]: Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.
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Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released [3 hours old]: The newly released videos show Bill and Hillary Clinton sitting through separate depositions about Jeffrey Epstein.
* One of UK's richest men wants German citizenship over 'hostility' to Jews [0 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air".
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Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes [4 hours old]: It is the first time the spouse of any world leader has presided over a UN Security Council meeting.
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'I've given up on working in hospitality. The £15,000 pay isn't worth the stress' [6 hours old]: People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement.
* The Papers: 'Operation epic chaos' and Trump 'very disappointed in Keir' [0 hours old]: The papers are dominated by conflict across the Middle East for the third day in a row.
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Jacinda Ardern's move to Australia renews spotlight on New Zealand's brain drain problem [11 hours old]: New Zealand has long struggled to keep its best and brightest with about 180 Kiwis leaving a day.
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Anglican divisions deepen as rebel clerics pick rival to first female leader [6 hours old]: Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
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'I had to thank him with a pint': Woman tracks down fisherman who rescued dog from river [3 hours old]: Steven Ballard came forward as the fisherman who rescued Alexandra and her dog Snickers from the River Trent.
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Tour or residency? Jade, CMAT and Wolf Alice on live music debate [14 hours old]: Some fans have been left upset after some of the world's biggest acts - including Harry Styles and Ariana Grande - chose to concentrate their upcoming shows in big cities.
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Trump's Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aims [8 hours old]: The US president laid out some of his objectives on Monday, but made no mention of what Iran's future might look like after the war.
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Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran [6 hours old]: A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.
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Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain [2 hours old]: The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.
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Parents of nursery abuse victims to meet minister [4 hours old]: Parents of Vincent Chan's victims will meet the education secretary to press her on safeguarding.
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Refugee status becomes temporary in asylum shake-up [12 hours old]: Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes.
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Daily Mail royal editor denies seeking Prince Harry flight details [12 hours old]: Rebecca English denies asking a freelance journalist for flight details, saying the information came from other sources.
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Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch [13 hours old]: The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.
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Long lost painting revealed to be early work by Rembrandt [13 hours old]: The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.
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France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies [12 hours old]: Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
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What Is Trump’s Endgame For War In Iran? [11 hours old]: Trump says he took the “last best chance” to hit Iran.
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'I cheated head-injury assessment to play on in 2017 Lions Test' [9 hours old]: Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.
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'Clubs refused to look at me after my crash' - Antonio on Qatar move [11 hours old]: Michail Antonio says he had to "swallow his ego" after a near‑fatal car crash as he joins Qatari side Al‑Sailiya.
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How can football's lawmakers fix Premier League corner chaos? [13 hours old]: Holding, wrestling, battling - call it what you will. Corner kicks in the Premier League are becoming dominated by it. Can anything be done?
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Why Archer may hold key for England against 'fearsome' India [15 hours old]: England have some reasons for hope before their T20 World Cup semi-final against India, but other issues show the difficulty of their task.
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Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Chelsea fan Noah Kahan [12 hours old]: BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Noah Kahan plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this week's midweek Premier League fixtures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
* Oil prices extend gains after Iran makes new threat to Gulf shipping [0 hours old]: It comes after prices surged on Monday and as the US is set to announce plans to deal with the rising cost of energy.
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Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates [8 hours old]: Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
* Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami [0 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.
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Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes [8 hours old]: The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.
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Heating oil prices rise by more than £100 amid Middle East conflict [6 hours old]: Global oil prices spike after Iran launched strikes across the Middle East in response to attacks by the US and Israel.
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Tax reform calculator launched in Guernsey [13 hours old]: P&R creates a tax reform calculator for households to see how proposals could affect them.
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On another key day for Rachel Reeves, what might she be saying in her Spring Statement? [17 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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Will petrol and diesel prices go up now? [16 hours old]: If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food
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Souvenir ticket for Cruz Beckham's Wales gig says Cardiff is in England [17 hours old]: Souvenir tickets given out at Cruz Beckham's gig in the Welsh capital said the venue was in Cardiff, England.
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BBC News app [7360 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Global News Podcast: Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war [24 hours old]: Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? [18 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
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UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban [31 hours old]: Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.
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Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where [78 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.
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A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on [44 hours old]: The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.
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Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it? [44 hours old]: Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.
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The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein [72 hours old]: For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use [74 hours old]: The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.
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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news [80 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
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Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week [85 hours old]: Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.
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Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI [102 hours old]: The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."
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Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal [85 hours old]: The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.
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Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns [88 hours old]: The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
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Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case [92 hours old]: Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.
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Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop [89 hours old]: Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.
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Paramount set for 1bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid [97 hours old]: Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.
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'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial [92 hours old]: The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.
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Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness' [104 hours old]: The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.
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Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards [91 hours old]: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.
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Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails [107 hours old]: The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.
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Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education [109 hours old]: People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
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Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated' [23 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
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Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches [102 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
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The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles [126 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
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Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north [174 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
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Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica? [198 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? [270 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 [342 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 [356 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 [438 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? [448 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? [438 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? [462 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 [510 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
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How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros? [90 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 [503 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
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Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families [45 hours old]: Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [2247 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? [2358 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 [2446 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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Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus) [69 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.
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Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now [90 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.
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'Is this all bad debt or good debt?' [107 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.
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Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means [137 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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When the retail staff can't help you [257 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.