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- US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
[7 hours old]: The USS Gerald R Ford has played a significant role in US operations during the war with Iran.

. Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier
[55 hours old]: There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1614 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
[2095 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?

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and in other news ...

- How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
[1 hours old]: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

- All doctors in England warned to watch for meningitis symptoms after Kent outbreak
[3 hours old]: Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.

* Pay growth at lowest rate in more than five years
[0 hours old]: Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

* Warm settled weather set to continue into the weekend
[1 hours old]: The spring-like weather is set to continue for the rest of the week but is unlikely to hit the highs of Wednesday's warmest day of the year so far, as Simon King explains.

- World's longest coastal path opens in England
[5 hours old]: The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time.

- Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge
[4 hours old]: An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.

- Impact of Iran war expected to bring hold in interest rates
[7 hours old]: Before the conflict began, analysts had expected a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting.

- 'Designer' dog owners report more problem behaviours, vets warn
[5 hours old]: The Royal Veterinary College says popular "doodle" dogs do not always behave as expected.

- Two men charged with allegedly spying on London Jewish community for Iran
[9 hours old]: Counter Terrorism Policing had been investigating alleged surveillance of locations and individuals linked to London's Jewish community.

- King praises 'living bridge' with Nigeria at glitzy banquet
[4 hours old]: At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.

- Why has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast?
[15 hours old]: There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?

- 'This is the first time I've left my room since the outbreak'
[15 hours old]: Twenty people are confirmed or suspected to have fallen ill with meningitis in the Canterbury area.

- Analysis: Is government going wobbly on its migration plans?
[6 hours old]: Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down.

- The Papers: Labour migrant plans under scrutiny and Iran gas field targeted
[2 hours old]: A number of papers lead on whether the UK government is stalling on its migrant reform plans.

- Alberta seeks to set limits on use of medically assisted dying
[8 hours old]: The Canadian province has proposed legislation that will limit its use solely to end-of-life circumstances.

- South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
[1 hours old]: Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.

- 'One of a kind' Messi hits 900 career goals - numbers behind milestone
[8 hours old]: After Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal on Wednesday, BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the "insane" achievement.

- Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal
[7 hours old]: More than 1,100 Afghans evacuated by the US fear their route to promised resettlement is closed for good.

- Ryan Gosling on bringing humour to sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary
[6 hours old]: The Canadian actor stars as a science teacher turned astronaut in sci-fi film Project Hail Mary.

- The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
[8 hours old]: With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.

- Oil crosses 0 a barrel after gas field strike
[6 hours old]: Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.

- Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon
[12 hours old]: The health ministry says that 968 people, including more than 100 children, have been killed since 2 March.

- 'Very difficult to stop': BBC visits scene of Iran cluster bomb strike on Israel
[15 hours old]: An elderly couple was killed after a bomb flew into their apartment in central Israel and exploded.

- Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm
[7 hours old]: The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

- UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
[7 hours old]: Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

- Amazon's Alexa has had an AI upgrade. Now she's got more to say
[1 hours old]: There has been criticism the Echo has stagnated, while other AI chatbots have become much easier to communicate with.

- Beeps, shouts and abuse - police join female runners to tackle harassment
[1 hours old]: More than half of female runners in the UK have experienced harassment or abuse, research shows.

* Sadiq Khan says Labour should pledge to rejoin EU
[0 hours old]: Downing Street has repeatedly said the government will not rejoin the single market or customs union.

- Cost of online passport application could rise to over £100
[12 hours old]: The Home Office says the increase will help it "move to a system that meets its costs through those who use it" and rely less on taxpayers.

- Government increases BBC World Service funding by £33m over three years
[9 hours old]: The funding increase is about 8% up on the previous financial year, the government will announce on Thursday.

- (Another) Labour Leadership Challenge?
[11 hours old]: Angela Rayner sparks leadership speculation claiming Labour is “running out of time”.

- Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
[13 hours old]: And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

- Four English teams out in 24 hours - what happened and why?
[8 hours old]: With just two out of six Premier League teams progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals, what went wrong for the English sides?

- Slot needed a performance - and Liverpool delivered one
[7 hours old]: Despite a difficult domestic campaign, Liverpool produce one of their best displays of the season against Galatasaray in the Champions League.

- Even when they win it still ends in defeat - Spurs' season summed up
[8 hours old]: Tottenham can take encouragement in their battle for Premier League survival despite a Champions League exit, writes Phil McNulty.

- 'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate
[1 hours old]: British sprinter Amy Hunt on inspiring female athletes to get university degrees as she prepares to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

- From hope to humiliation, so what now for Newcastle?
[8 hours old]: After a humbling Champions League last-16 defeat by Barcelona, what next for Eddie Howe's Newcastle?

- Tudor gets first Tottenham win but Spurs lose tie against Atletico Madrid
[9 hours old]: Tottenham beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League, securing a first win for manager Igor Tudor but it's not enough to win the tie, as Atletico win 7-5 on aggregate to progress to the quarter finals.

- US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears
[11 hours old]: The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

- How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[7 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

- How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
[14 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

- Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?
[14 hours old]: Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.

- Camden pregnancy payment to continue after trial
[1 hours old]: The scheme provides £500 to support low-income families welcoming a new baby in the London borough.

- 'Our heating oil's doubled in price in two weeks'
[1 hours old]: Lawrence Salvoni worries not only about the price he has to pay, but the security of his supply.

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and in other older news ...

. Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?
[19 hours old]: Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak.

. Was response to outbreak too slow?
[23 hours old]: Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.

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. Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
[17 hours old]: A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

. Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts
[16 hours old]: A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.

. Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
[31 hours old]: The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

. Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
[37 hours old]: The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

. Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
[44 hours old]: Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

. Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
[42 hours old]: It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

. Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China
[45 hours old]: The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives

. Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout
[45 hours old]: Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

. More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley
[42 hours old]: The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.

. AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'
[55 hours old]: The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.

. Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk
[47 hours old]: The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.

. Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them
[58 hours old]: Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.

. Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
[58 hours old]: The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

. Bank of America settles over Epstein claims
[62 hours old]: The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking.

. Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation
[67 hours old]: Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

. Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict
[47 hours old]: It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[55 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[79 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[151 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[135 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[140 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[175 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[145 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[189 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[223 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[247 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[319 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[343 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[386 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[409 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[487 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[511 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Food pantry shuts as community shop announced
[16 hours old]: The food pantry in Heath Town run by Hope Community Project will be turned into a community shop.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2632 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.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2743 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[2831 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?

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[62 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.

. Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
[136 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

. Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[157 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

. The Inquiry
[167 hours old]: How Poland’s economy became one of Europe’s fastest-growing success stories