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- What do the Royals spend their money on?
[9 hours old]: The Royal's annual accounts show travel is a huge expenditure for the King and Queen
- Father jumps off Disney cruise ship to save daughter who fell overboard
[5 hours old]: Crew members were able to quickly rescue the pair, who were on the last day of a Disney cruise to the Bahamas.
. Royal train to be cut in Palace cost-saving measure
[28 hours old]: The announcement has come alongside the annual publication of royal finances.
. London to Brighton line faces delays in heatwave
[44 hours old]: Network Rail is introducing speed restrictions and a revised timetable for Monday and Tuesday.
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Labour rebellion clouds welfare bill win despite concessions [3 hours old]: MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.
* Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons [0 hours old]: The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.
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Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire, Trump says [1 hours old]: US president warns Hamas "it will only get worse" if they do not accept the deal.
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'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine [2 hours old]: A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine.
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Diddy jury to keep deliberating after deadlocking on most serious charge [2 hours old]: The panel reached a verdict on four of the five counts, but could not agree on the most racketeering count.
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Will there be a drought where I live? [2 hours old]: We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.
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Draper through Wimbledon opener as opponent retires [6 hours old]: British number one Jack Draper starts his Wimbledon bid with a comfortable victory over clay-court specialist Sebastian Baez.
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Banknotes are getting a makeover - and the Bank of England wants your help [2 hours old]: The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
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Family pay tribute to girl, 7, killed by falling tree [4 hours old]: Leonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".
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TSB could disappear from high street after £2.65bn sale to Santander [5 hours old]: The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.
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Small boat crossings in first half of year up 48% [11 hours old]: Official figures show nearly 20,000 people have crossed the English Channel from France since January.
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Three former bosses of Lucy Letby arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter [13 hours old]: All three worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital when the nurse killed babies at its neonatal unit.
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Who are the welfare bill rebels? Find out how your MP voted [6 hours old]: Check whether your MP voted for or against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
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The Papers: 'Starmer guts welfare reform' and 'Buggy useless' [2 hours old]: Last-minute changes to the welfare cuts bill and migrant channel crossings make Wednesday's front pages.
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Will Dalai Lama reveal succession plan as he turns 90? [7 hours old]: The exiled spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism is due to release a video message in his birthday week.
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Chief rabbi attacks BBC for airing 'vile Jew hate' at Glastonbury [8 hours old]: Sir Ephraim Mirvis hit out after Bob Vylan's controversial performance at Glastonbury was aired by BBC.
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US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill [8 hours old]: Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.
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M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, boss says [12 hours old]: The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.
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'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales [10 hours old]: Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.
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Outcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail [9 hours old]: The sentence comes off the back of a souring of relations between French and Algeria.
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Danish women to face conscription by lottery [14 hours old]: The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.
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'Bittersweet' welfare reform bill waved through [4 hours old]: Emergency episode: 'Bittersweet' welfare reform bill waved through on government vote
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'England face questions after bump back down to earth' [2 hours old]: England are 2-0 down in the five-match T20 series against India and face a tough challenge to turn things around.
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Alexander-Arnold pays back Real signing fee - and the 'new Raul' [2 hours old]: Eyebrows were raised when Real Madrid paid Liverpool £8.4m to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early, but his first month with the Spanish club has repaid their calculated gamble.
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Sweltering Switzerland - how hot is Euro 2025 going to be? [12 hours old]: Switzerland may be known for its snow-covered mountains, cosy chalets and world-class skiing, but the sun-scorched country is looking very different for Euro 2025.
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'Test cricket is defended like a subculture for good reason' [7 hours old]: England's first-Test victory over India was another reason to defend the longest format of the game, writes Stephan Shemilt.
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Was Club World Cup trip worth it for Man City? [9 hours old]: Manchester City are heading home from the Club World Cup after a shock defeat by Saudi side Al-Hilal, so what now for Pep Guardiola's side?
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Russell and Gibson-Park, the dream that is about to become a reality [8 hours old]: Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park could be a devastating Lions partnership against the Queensland Reds and beyond, writes Tom English.
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Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help [2 hours old]: The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
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TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal [5 hours old]: The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.
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Workers face two-year wait for several new rights [9 hours old]: Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.
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M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, says boss [12 hours old]: The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.
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House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years [10 hours old]: The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.
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Trump threatens to set Doge on Musk as pair feud again over budget plan [12 hours old]: The US president suggests the cost-cutting agency the tech titan helped set up could be used against him.
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Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker [10 hours old]: Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare.
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Musk's X appoints 'king of virality' in bid to draw in younger users [10 hours old]: Nikita Bier has previously developed platforms that have proved popular with teen users.
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Welfare cuts: What are the Pip and universal credit changes? [6 hours old]: Planned changes to the benefits system will affect future claimants but not current recipients.
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Women's Euro 2025: Groups, fixture dates and who are favourites? [162 hours old]: BBC Sport provides the lowdown on all the key details for the 2025 Women's European Championship.
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BBC News app [1499 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Has the Supreme Court made Trump more powerful than ever? [31 hours old]: And will Congress pass his big beautiful bill before July 4th?
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The bridge changing lives and boosting business [26 hours old]: The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.
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Energy bills fall £11 a month but may not stay lower [16 hours old]: Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.
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Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed [17 hours old]: Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".
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Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers [32 hours old]: The government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after a report said drivers were sub-letting accounts.
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Government supporting refinery as 420 jobs at risk [31 hours old]: The government says workers at the Lindsey plant in Lincolnshire have been "badly let down".
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Lifetime ISAs leave some with less money than they put in [37 hours old]: MPs call for reform to the savings account which aims to help people save towards retirement or a first home.
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What's the story behind Aldi Oasis rebrand? [39 hours old]: Aldi rebrands Greater Manchester store 'Aldeh' for Oasis' five homecoming gigs in Heaton Park.
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Welfare concessions to be set out before key vote [36 hours old]: Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after a rebellion over benefits cuts led to a major climbdown.
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Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viral [33 hours old]: UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams.
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Prada acknowledges footwear design's Indian roots after backlash [41 hours old]: Prada described the Kolhapuri sandals as "leather footwear" but did not mention its origins, prompting backlash.
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Canada drops tech tax to restart US trade talks [33 hours old]: A new tax on technology firms is being halted after Trump threatened new tariffs on Canadian goods.
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UK-US tariff deal begins but still no news on steel [37 hours old]: The deal will give the UK motor industry preferential treatment and cut aerospace tariffs to zero.
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MP asks Lotus to give clarity to 1,300 workers [36 hours old]: Ben Goldsborough says he met with Geely on Monday and emphasised the need for "openness".
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Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok [54 hours old]: Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.
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Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets [59 hours old]: Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.
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Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure [50 hours old]: Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
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The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing [50 hours old]: US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.
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Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand [138 hours old]: The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.
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Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks' [194 hours old]: The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.
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Russia's economy is down but not out [211 hours old]: The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.
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Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good? [290 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
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Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries [362 hours old]: Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
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Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour? [385 hours old]: American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
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Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise [409 hours old]: Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
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The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom [408 hours old]: Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
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Indian scientists search for the perfect apple [458 hours old]: India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
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A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover [482 hours old]: The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
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US tariff turmoil makes Spain's flagship foods seek other markets [506 hours old]: Spanish ham and olive oil producers are looking at other nations to replace sales in the US.
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From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming [530 hours old]: Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.
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Why food firms are scrambling to cut down on ingredients [611 hours old]: Food firms are marketing ranges with fewer ingredients, but are they healthier?
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How airline fees have turned baggage into billions [650 hours old]: The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.
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Household energy bills fall but may not go much lower [16 hours old]: Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.
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Fall in number of people struggling to pay energy bills [19 hours old]: A survey finds the number of Northern Ireland people who sometimes struggle to pay their electricity and gas bills fell this year.
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China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost? [530 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
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The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan [1059 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
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Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war [1507 hours old]: The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
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The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail [1898 hours old]: From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
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Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy [2089 hours old]: What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
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'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut' [36 hours old]: Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government's welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions.
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The Interview [42 hours old]: Jonathan Josephs speaks to Philippe Kehren, CEO of multinational company Solvay
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Sliced Bread [140 hours old]: Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?