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- What happens if Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz?
[2 hours old]: Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.
* Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves
[0 hours old]: It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1450 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
[1931 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 ...
* Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions [0 hours old]: The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.
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Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns [2 hours old]: The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
* Minister defends PM's handling of Mandelson appointment [1 hours old]: Documents show Sir Keir Starmer was warned the peer's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein posed a "reputational risk".
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My phone contents were shared with the police colleague I accused of rape [3 hours old]: Police Scotland has been fined £66,000 by a watchdog after it failed to protect sensitive personal information.
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Draper fights to 'mind-blowing' win over Djokovic [3 hours old]: Jack Draper produces a superb fightback to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the Indian Wells fourth round - a result he believes could be "a real big moment" in his season.
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Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC [11 hours old]: Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.
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Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates' [11 hours old]: The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".
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'It was the stuff of dreams' - Liza Tarbuck leaves Radio 2 Saturday show [1 hours old]: Shaun Keaveny, host of The Rock Show, will stand in for her until the end of the end of the month.
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Where did fridge-carrying fundraiser's donations go? [5 hours old]: Teesside charity's ex-staff question where donations were spent but its founder denies wrongdoing.
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The Pussycat Dolls confirm reunion: 'We're celebrating where we're at as women' [3 hours old]: Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt announce a new single and world tour.
* 'Fingers on the trigger': Deadly warnings for Iranians being urged to take action [1 hours old]: Iran's police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets "at the enemy's request" as an enemy.
* What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? [1 hours old]: Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.
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My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying [5 hours old]: For four years, Sasha-Jay’s photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.
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War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign [2 hours old]: Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.
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How a lost suitcase led to a two-year £4,500 legal wrangle with Ryanair [1 hours old]: Rosie McGrane says her case never arrived when she travelled from Edinburgh to Copenhagen with Ryanair in September 2023.
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Ruth Jones and Richard E Grant star in Pride and Prejudice-inspired comedy [5 hours old]: Ruth Jones says she is "stepping into very big shoes" as she stars in a Jane Austen inspired BBC drama.
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Chris Mason: There may be no knockout blows from Mandelson files but it's far from over [11 hours old]: This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive.
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What did we learn from China's biggest political meeting? [3 hours old]: BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.
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China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin [2 hours old]: The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.
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Head chef resigns from world-famous restaurant Noma amid abuse allegations [7 hours old]: René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.
* Weather warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow forecast [1 hours old]: Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week.
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Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s [2 hours old]: Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
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John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years [3 hours old]: The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.
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US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India [10 hours old]: The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.
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Kanye West ordered to pay 0K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit [11 hours old]: A handyman had sought .7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.
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The 24 hours that damaged the Premier League's best-in-the-world reputation [11 hours old]: Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after none of its six Champions League entrants won this week.
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Tudor's tactics: Pinpointing how his choices have made things worse [5 hours old]: After Tottenham's Champions League collapse on Tuesday, the appointment of Igor Tudor and the tactics employed increasingly seems to have made their situation worse.
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Verstappen wishes F1 was 'more fun' but hopeful of change [2 hours old]: Max Verstappen says he wishes F1 was "more fun" but is hopeful the sport is heading towards changes that will "improve everything".
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Valverde's brilliant first-half hat-trick stuns Man City [13 hours old]: Real Madrid's Federico Valverde scores a first-half hat-trick as the Spanish giants beat Manchester City 3-0 in their Champions League last-16 encounter at the Bernabeu.
* How the Iran war may affect your money and bills [1 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains [11 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
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Water company to pay £45m after 'excessive' sewage spills [1 hours old]: The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.
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Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration [12 hours old]: A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".
* Food voucher scheme extended until September [1 hours old]: A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.
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Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis [2 hours old]: The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.
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'Heating oil suppliers are holding us to ransom' [5 hours old]: People across the South East say the cost of heating their home soared after war broke out in Iran.
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Heating oil orders cancelled and prices hiked [5 hours old]: South of England households report cancelled orders, price hikes and heating oil supply issues.
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Jeremy Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large [18 hours old]: The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.
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Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran [16 hours old]: The former Fox host projects an image of unapologetic frontman for the world's most powerful military.
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Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts [18 hours old]: This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.
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BBC News app [7581 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"? [40 hours old]: President Trump says Iran war will be over “very soon”.
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Americanswers… on 5Live! Why is Trump’s White House comparing the war in Iran to a video game? [64 hours old]: And how much is the war in Iran motivated by oil?
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Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the tragic Parisian love story [634 hours old]: A poet goes to Paris and has an affair with a courtesan of an underground club.
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Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge [19 hours old]: The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began
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Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil [22 hours old]: Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.
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Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM [21 hours old]: Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.
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Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes - and you get a say [25 hours old]: The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.
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'Icky and heartbreaking': The per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom [35 hours old]: The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.
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Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC [26 hours old]: Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc has called on the US, Israel and Iran to reach "some kind of deal".
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US inflation stable ahead of Iran shock [21 hours old]: With energy prices jumping, analysts say the report might be viewed as a "historical artefact".
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Meta buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook [29 hours old]: The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.
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The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market [24 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
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GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East [59 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
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Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way' [83 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
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Can snacks help you sleep? [155 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
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We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever [179 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?
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Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami [221 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.
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Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated' [244 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 [323 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 [347 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [2468 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? [2579 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 [2667 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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What in the World [141 hours old]: Iran says it has closed the vital shipping channel to global trade.
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Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews [219 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.
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Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus) [290 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 [311 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.