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- Scoot to beat the commute - what e-scooter subscriptions like Lime might mean for you
[4 hours old]: How we travel to work in cities might be changing as e-scooter and e-bike fares become cheaper than traditional public transport.
. French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
[18 hours old]: It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
* Storm Dave triggers weather warning as 80mph gusts and travel disruption expected
[1 hours old]: Power firm SSEN predicts wind gusts could reach about 80mph in parts of the country over the Easter weekend.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[227 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2002 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
[2483 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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Artemis II crew now halfway to Moon as they take 'spectacular' image of Earth [5 hours old]: The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
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State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when [12 hours old]: The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.
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Trump seeks 2m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison [2 hours old]: Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".
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Five Met Police officers taken off duty after bag of weapons is left in the street [5 hours old]: A member of the public found the bag containing guns and a Taser on a south London street.
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After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated? [12 hours old]: Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
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17m people are obsessed with a power-washing video game [11 hours old]: PowerWash Simulator 2 has been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards - but why have mundane job games become so popular?
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What not to say to a friend who is struggling to conceive [11 hours old]: People struggling to conceive say friends and family often make well-meaning but insensitive comments about their infertility.
* Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member [1 hours old]: A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.
* What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran [0 hours old]: US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.
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Teachers' union warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools [2 hours old]: NASWUT's leader said there is a "ticking time bomb" if male pupils cannot be helped with misogyny.
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Three charged over Jewish charity ambulance fires [13 hours old]: Four Hatzola ambulances were set alight in the car park of a synagogue in Golders Green in the early hours of 23 March.
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As oil and gas prices spiral, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer [12 hours old]: As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.
* Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested in Amalfi Coast luxury villa [0 hours old]: Roberto Mazzarella has been on the run for more than a year and was living under a false name, police say.
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Starmer's cost-of-living adviser calls for fuel duty cut extension [14 hours old]: Lord Walker suggests the government should keep the 5p cut in place due to increased costs caused by war in the Middle East.
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Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky [3 hours old]: Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
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'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phrase [6 hours old]: The four word phrase - first uttered by Labour Home Secretary John Reid - has become a by-word for incompetence.
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Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle [1 hours old]: Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.
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Football rally in Peru leaves one dead and dozens injured [5 hours old]: Hundreds of Alianza Lima fans had gathered for a pregame rally ahead of a match against local rivals Universitario de Deportes.
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Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts [14 hours old]: US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.
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After more than 14 years at Atletico Madrid, what next for Simeone? [5 hours old]: BBC Sport asks if Atletico Madrid could really part ways with manager Diego Simeone at the end of the season?
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'Shell of a fighter' - Chisora v Wilder predictions [6 hours old]: Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight battle between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder.
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How former Liverpool prospect found love for football again [4 hours old]: After 18 years at Liverpool, Tyler Morton tells BBC Sport how moving to Lyon in the summer has helped him fall back in love with football.
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M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff [14 hours old]: Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
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Unanswered questions remain after Australia's most wanted fugitive killed in standoff [16 hours old]: Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.
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Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd [22 hours old]: Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
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When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines [24 hours old]: Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.
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Video appears to show US plane and search and rescue helicopters over southern Iran [18 hours old]: Reports from the US, quoting unnamed officials, say a search is under way after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran.
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International law experts allege violations in Iran war [23 hours old]: The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.
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'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge [25 hours old]: President Trump has warned Iran of strikes on bridges and electric power plants if its leaders do not agree to his terms to end the war.
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Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit... in 85 seconds [22 hours old]: The crew will not land on the Moon on this current mission, though Nasa is preparing for a potential lunar landing by 2028.
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Five-hour rescue saves cat missing for 4 years [78 hours old]: RSPCA, vets and firefighters free cat from tight space to discover Alfie had been missing in 2022.
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'I haven't played Wordle since the day I sold it' says game's Welsh creator [114 hours old]: Josh Wardle created Wordle to keep his girlfriend entertained during the Covid lockdowns.
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'I started running at 70 after daughter's death' [54 hours old]: A 74-year-old grandfather is set to run three marathons in 14 days in memory of his daughter.
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Highland cows moved over viral TikTok visitor surge [102 hours old]: The cows have been moved from Hothfield Heathland after unheeded warnings, Kent Wildlife Trust says.
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BBC News app [8133 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond) [43 hours old]: Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.
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Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical [102 hours old]: Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams
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'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories [36 hours old]: Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.
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US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war [22 hours old]: Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
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Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes [37 hours old]: The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.
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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds [50 hours old]: Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.
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A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy [49 hours old]: US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?
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Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal [37 hours old]: The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.
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Petrol and diesel prices see biggest rise on record in March [52 hours old]: The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said.
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JLR sees sales recover after cyber attack [43 hours old]: Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth trillion with planned public listing [52 hours old]: The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
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Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees [75 hours old]: The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.
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Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners [73 hours old]: Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.
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Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says [75 hours old]: The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.
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Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact [70 hours old]: Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.
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From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you [84 hours old]: A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.
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Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs [74 hours old]: Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.
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IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO [77 hours old]: The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.
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Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle [76 hours old]: It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.
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Oil briefly falls below 0 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge [75 hours old]: European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon".
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Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war [85 hours old]: Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.
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Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war [85 hours old]: The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.
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'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme [97 hours old]: Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply
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Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says [98 hours old]: The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.
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US petrol price tops for first time since 2022 [90 hours old]: The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.
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Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment? [108 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?
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Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong [132 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
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How will car finance compensation payments work? [98 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
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The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost [203 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.
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The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss [227 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.
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Would you build your own apps? [275 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.
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US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers [293 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?
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Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help [299 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
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'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym [322 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
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Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP [345 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
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Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost [371 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
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How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence [395 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
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Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? [443 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
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Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline [467 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
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Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste? [539 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
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Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? [523 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
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No jet fuel shortage for '4 to 6 weeks' - airline [20 hours old]: No shortage but Aurigny is spending 120% more on fuel than it was prior to the war, its boss says.
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National Minimum Wage rises this week [43 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions [44 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
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What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth? [45 hours old]: The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [173 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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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [371 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump [203 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.
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Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan? [205 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.