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- We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East
[9 hours old]: Air travel in the Middle East has been severely disrupted since Saturday, with thousands of flights cancelled.

- Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'
[3 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
[313 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
[1248 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
[1730 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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- Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes
[5 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer had refused to grant the US permission to use the Diego Garcia military base.

- Funerals held for students and staff after Iran school strike
[4 hours old]: Iranian authorities say they were killed in a US-Israeli strike in the city of Minab on Saturday.

- UK to send Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus
[3 hours old]: The prime minister said the "UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based" on RAF Akrotiri.

- US and Israel bomb Iran for fourth day as Trump says air defences 'gone'
[3 hours old]: Iran is responding to the strikes by launching missile and drone attacks on Israel and Gulf states hosting US bases.

- Fears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of war
[8 hours old]: Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital.

- Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse'
[3 hours old]: The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

- Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property
[9 hours old]: The former prince hands back a property in Ascot, with lease documents showing an annual rent of £13,000.

- TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk
[1 hours old]: TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

* Asia stocks fall for third day, oil edges up as markets track Iran war
[0 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared.

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

- The 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundant
[9 hours old]: The independent brewer and pub chain has been bought by US beverage and cannabis firm Tilray in a £33m deal.

- New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape
[7 hours old]: Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.

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

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

- The Papers: 'Trump mocks Starmer' and 'Middle East energy shock for markets'
[1 hours old]: Many of the papers focus on the deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Sir Keir.

* Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India and elsewhere
[1 hours old]: The Hindu festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter.

- 'Shh please girls' - the night 11-year-old Gary Barlow left clubgoers gobsmacked
[8 hours old]: The Take That star was only 11 years old when he began performing to patrons at Connah's Quay Labour Club.

- Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
[11 hours old]: Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.

- 'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes
[1 hours old]: Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.

- European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
[4 hours old]: The Cypriot government suspects the Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon targeted the UK's RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

- Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping
[7 hours old]: Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

- Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years for killing student in hit-and-run
[10 hours old]: The grime artist failed to stop after his BMW hit Nepali student Yubin Tamang, 20, in Ilford.

- Elton John's family photo hung in National Portrait Gallery
[13 hours old]: The portrait shows Sir Elton with husband David Furnish and their teenage sons Zachary and Elijah.

- Ant and Dec take legal action over 'secret profits' in Banksy deals
[5 hours old]: A court hears that an art consultant working for the TV hosts took "secret and unauthorised profits".

- Former Daily Mail showbusiness editor denies hacking Sadie Frost's voicemails
[5 hours old]: Seven high-profile claimants allege the Daily Mail's publisher committed "grave breaches of privacy" - something it denies.

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

- Lionesses deliver Wiegman's 'clear win' to make World Cup statement
[5 hours old]: A "clear win" was what Sarina Wiegman wanted from her England side against Ukraine - and that was what they delivered in a bright start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.

- Actor settles claim against theatre in Kevin Spacey assault case
[9 hours old]: He alleged that Spacey, who has denied the allegations, assaulted him on two separate occasions.

- Trump 'Not Happy' With Starmer Over Iran
[6 hours old]: Trump criticises Starmer saying “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with”.

- 'Same old story' for Slot as Wolves 'keep fighting'
[1 hours old]: Liverpool head coach Arne Slot began the week by saying he found most Premier League games no longer a joy to watch - and had little to enjoy as he described defeat at Wolves as the "same old story".

- Trump 'does not care' if Iran play at World Cup
[3 hours old]: US President Donald Trump says he does not care if Iran take part in this summer's 2026 World Cup.

- Is it time to trust South Africa as World Cup 'favourites'?
[10 hours old]: South Africa are the only unbeaten team left at the T20 World Cup and go into their semi-final against New Zealand as favourites, so it is time to trust them despite their past in global tournaments?

- Smith, Atkinson and Murley start in England revamp
[8 hours old]: England head coach Steve Borthwick makes 12 changes - nine personnel switches and three positional shifts - as he revamps his side to face Italy on Saturday

- 'The hunger is big' - Sunderland reach 40 points and want more
[2 hours old]: By reaching 40 points with victory at Leeds on Tuesday, Sunderland have pretty much ensured Premier League survival by early March.

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

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

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

- Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
[4 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'
[12 hours old]: People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.

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

- Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
[9 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.

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

- Heating oil prices rise by more than £100 amid Middle East conflict
[13 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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. The unsung body doubles of Wuthering Heights
[16 hours old]: How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life.

. We still change our plans and routes for safety five years after Sarah Everard's murder
[20 hours old]: Five years after Sarah Everard was murdered, women continue to change their behaviour to stay safe.

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. Global News Podcast: Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
[44 hours old]: Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

. Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain
[22 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
[31 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
[28 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
[51 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
[98 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

. A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
[64 hours old]: The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.

. Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?
[64 hours old]: Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.

. Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates
[28 hours old]: Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

. The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
[92 hours old]: For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

. Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
[94 hours old]: The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[100 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
[104 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.

. Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
[122 hours old]: The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

. Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
[105 hours old]: The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

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

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[43 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
[122 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
[146 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
[194 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?
[218 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[290 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
[362 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
[376 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
[458 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?
[468 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?
[458 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?
[482 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
[530 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2267 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?
[2378 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
[2466 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
[18 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

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. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[110 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?'
[127 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
[157 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.