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- First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay
[1 hours old]: The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.

- 'How many more children must die?' - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law
[6 hours old]: Stella McGinn's daughter Caitlin-Rose died a year ago after getting hit by a car when exiting a bus.

. Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'
[42 hours old]: The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil and gas prices continued to surge.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[352 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
[1287 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
[1768 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 ...

* Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens
[0 hours old]: The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.

- Checkpoints everywhere and queues for bread: Fear in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify
[6 hours old]: Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

- Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
[4 hours old]: The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.

* Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK
[0 hours old]: The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".

- Judicial review over whether government failed to act after abuse inquiry
[3 hours old]: The Maggie Oliver Foundation has campaigned for tougher action against grooming gangs.

- MP's husband and two men bailed after arrests over alleged China spying
[2 hours old]: One of those arrested is the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid.

* Britney Spears arrested in California
[0 hours old]: Court documents show she was arrested in Ventura County on Wednesday night.

- South East Water faces £22m fine after customers left unable to shower and flush toilets
[5 hours old]: The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

* Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg stripped of MBE
[1 hours old]: He was given the honour in 2024 before he admitted a charge of domestic abuse against his now estranged wife.

- Dogs arrive for Crufts 2026 - in pictures
[4 hours old]: The world's most famous dog show gets underway in Birmingham.

- I invested in Brewdog in my husband's memory. He would be turning in his grave
[10 hours old]: Early investors in Brewdog are sharing their stories after the company's collapse wiped out their stakes.

- We were sexually abused by our driving instructor
[10 hours old]: Two women want tighter regulations after being sexually assaulted by their driving instructor.

- In maps: Six days of strikes across the Middle East
[5 hours old]: Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

- Healey visits Cyprus after criticism of UK response to drone attacks
[1 hours old]: The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.

- US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
[9 hours old]: More than 100 personnel were thought to be aboard the vessel, which went down to the south of Sri Lanka.

- How has Iran responded and which countries has it attacked?
[10 hours old]: Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.

* Rabies death could change disease notification period
[1 hours old]: Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.

- Senedd election is referendum on Starmer's leadership, says Nigel Farage
[2 hours old]: Nigel Farage helps the party launch its Senedd election manifesto, including a 1p income tax cut.

- Rachel Zegler nominated for Olivier after balcony performance of Evita
[4 hours old]: The US actress made headlines last year for leaving the stage each night to perform to passers-by.

- Allergy training to be compulsory in schools in England after death of boy, 5
[11 hours old]: The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.

- BBC suggests licence fee could be cut if more people pay
[4 hours old]: Five of the BBC's 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government.

- Romantasy author Sarah J Maas announces two new novels in bestselling series
[5 hours old]: The writer, who has sold 75 million books so far, says her next two are released in October and January.

- Trying to get social care can be 'horrendous', Baroness Casey tells BBC
[5 hours old]: The chair of the independent commission on adult social care also says the care system relies on the exploitation of its workforce.

- Global News Podcast: US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
[10 hours old]: A resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump's war powers has failed in the US Senate

- Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season
[5 hours old]: EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.

- Graham and Dempsey start for Scotland against France
[2 hours old]: Darcy Graham and Jack Dempsey will start for Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations meeting with France at Murrayfield.

- Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines
[3 hours old]: The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.

- How relegation could cost Spurs more than £250m
[3 hours old]: BBC Sport explores the potential financial impact should Spurs be relegated to the Championship.

- My natural way of playing has been coached out of me - Raducanu
[6 hours old]: British number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.

- Osula stunner sinks Man Utd - 12 years after winning skills contest
[4 hours old]: William Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle's winner against United.

- South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
[5 hours old]: The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

- China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
[13 hours old]: It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

- Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
[13 hours old]: The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.


- Electricity, water and sewage prices set to rise
[2 hours old]: Electricity prices on the Isle of Man will rise by 1.5%, while water and sewage goes up by 2.9%.

- Nearly 4m Londoners below income for decent living
[5 hours old]: Analysis shows that most private renters live with less than what is needed for day-to-day life.

- Price cut on the way for some gas customers
[8 hours old]: Gas prices in the Ten Towns area will fall by just over 10% in April.

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and in other older news ...

. How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
[19 hours old]: Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

. The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting
[16 hours old]: A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

. Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
[16 hours old]: Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

. Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy
[17 hours old]: Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

. US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
[16 hours old]: The measure, passed largely along party lines, would halt US military action until approved by Congress.

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. What’s Happening Inside Iran?
[20 hours old]: US says it will strike deeper into Iran, but what’s happening in the country?

. Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?
[26 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
[24 hours old]: If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

. Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on
[21 hours old]: Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.

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

. Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
[18 hours old]: Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

. Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral
[21 hours old]: The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.

. Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
[25 hours old]: The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.

. Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you
[40 hours old]: Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

. Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale
[27 hours old]: James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[46 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. What Spring Statement forecasts could mean for your money
[48 hours old]: Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.

. No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising
[48 hours old]: There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

. Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
[43 hours old]: Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.

. Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
[42 hours old]: Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.

. 'I make between £800 and £2,000 a month on zero-hours contracts. There's no consistency'
[50 hours old]: People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.

. OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
[44 hours old]: Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

. Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
[47 hours old]: The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.

. Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain
[60 hours old]: The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.

. Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal
[69 hours old]: Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.

. Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes
[66 hours old]: The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

. UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
[89 hours old]: Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

. Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
[136 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

. Spring Statement 2026: Key points at a glance
[50 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves updates MPs on her plans for the economy, as the latest forecasts are unveiled.

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

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[81 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
[160 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
[184 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[232 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[256 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[328 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[400 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[414 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[496 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[506 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[496 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[520 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[568 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Why are UK prices still rising?
[24 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2305 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?
[2416 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
[2504 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?

. Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
[56 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[127 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[148 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[165 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[195 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.