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. HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
[51 hours old]: The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1770 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
[2252 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 ...
* Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial [0 hours old]: A woman has been awarded m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
* Dead students were tested for drugs and alcohol - but their killer was not, Nottingham inquiry hears [0 hours old]: A public inquiry into the attacks heard killer Valdo Calocane refused toxicology samples in custody.
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Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down [2 hours old]: The walkout over jobs and pay is one of the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England.
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'Teenage me could not have imagined this' says first female Archbishop of Canterbury [2 hours old]: The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the congregation at Canterbury Cathedral.
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Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general [6 hours old]: Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at "a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity".
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'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance [3 hours old]: The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.
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Bravery medal recipient hugged armed man to stop him bombing hospital [7 hours old]: Nathan Newby, who persuaded the "lone-wolf terrorist" to abandon his plan, receives the George Medal.
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London Marathon considers two-day event in 2027 [4 hours old]: London Marathon organisers are "looking at the intention" for next year's event to take place across two days.
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No 10 refuses to say if key Mandelson texts were lost when top aide's phone stolen [3 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney's phone may have contained vital information.
* Woman-hating teen shared murder plans on Discord before killing mum [1 hours old]: Tristan Roberts waited until he was 18 to buy knives, hammers and axes before murdering his mother.
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Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find [4 hours old]: A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends.
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Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks? [1 hours old]: There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.
* Iran rejects US 15-point peace plan, state media report [0 hours old]: Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.
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Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' but gives no detail [10 hours old]: Donald Trump gave the update on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its fourth week.
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Oil price falls as Trump talks up peace negotiations [1 hours old]: Crude rose back above 0 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.
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Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church [5 hours old]: D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.
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In pictures: Hunting lynx snatches top prize in photo competition [13 hours old]: A young lynx caught mid play has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026.
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Who is the BBC's new director general? [3 hours old]: The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.
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Council tax bills in England to rise in April - see how yours compares [4 hours old]: It will rise by 4.9% on average across England from next month, new figures show.
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Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe - what are Salah's options? [5 hours old]: Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.
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'We trusted the wrong people': Epstein survivors speak to the BBC [7 hours old]: A group of survivors have spoken to BBC Newsnight about what they believe the powerful figures Jeffrey Epstein associated himself with knew.
* Police watchdog investigates handling of Andrew Tate abuse claims [0 hours old]: Hertfordshire Constabulary is being investigated over how it handled reports made by three women.
* Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder [0 hours old]: The 35-year-old from Florida remains detained in Los Angeles after the 8 March shooting.
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'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, US congressman tells BBC [4 hours old]: The US congressman responded to a BBC Newsnight interview with a group of survivors of the late financier's abuse.
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Romance fraudster who was 'blinded by greed' jailed [2 hours old]: Model Gemma Kingsley, 50, is jailed for conning different men out of large sums of money.
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UN votes to recognise slavery as 'gravest crime against humanity' [2 hours old]: The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.
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Four arrested in Germany after Channel smuggling gang raids [3 hours old]: Europol said more than 450 officers from the UK, Germany and Belgium were involved in the operation.
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Capybara search 'closing in' as traps deployed [4 hours old]: Zoo teams are using humane traps and drones as they continue their search for nine-month-old Samba.
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Liverpool & Wales great Toshack diagnosed with dementia [6 hours old]: One of the icons of Welsh and Liverpool football has been diagnosed with dementia, his son Cameron Toshack confirms.
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NBA explores adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas [3 hours old]: The NBA's board of governors vote to allow the league to explore potential expansion franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas.
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Haaland donates £100,000 Viking book to home town [5 hours old]: Erling Haaland donates a rare 16th-century manuscript of Viking sagas, worth £100,000, to be displayed in the library in the Norwegian town of Bryne, where he grew up.
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Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football [8 hours old]: BBC Sport visits Como to find out how the Italian city's football club, led by coach Cesc Fabregas, is looking to break up the Serie A establishment and gatecrash the Champions League.
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UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices [6 hours old]: The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.
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Why are UK prices still rising? [11 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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We need more plumbers and fewer lawyers in AI age, says BlackRock boss [8 hours old]: Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.
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Oil prices volatile as Trump talks up Iran negotiations [1 hours old]: Crude rose back above 0 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.
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How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go? [4 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
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Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m [7 hours old]: Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard Enterprise was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Autonomy in 2011.
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OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels bn Disney deal [15 hours old]: The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
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Families offered support with Easter food costs [4 hours old]: Low-income families are being offered help with the cost of food during the Easter holidays.
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'I couldn't afford rent in London as a nurse so I commuted from Wales while pregnant' [7 hours old]: A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices.
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Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts [9 hours old]: The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.
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Will UK interest rates fall any time soon? [10 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Everyday life in Asia being upended by effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz [26 hours old]: Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
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BBC News app [7902 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening? [24 hours old]: What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal" to end the war [46 hours old]: Iran denies talks with the US to stop the war as ‘fake news’
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How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere [3206 hours old]: James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.
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'Wildly unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership [18 hours old]: For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.
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Meta told to pay 5m for misleading users over child safety [20 hours old]: The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
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Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers [21 hours old]: The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
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Low-deposit mortgage deals hit as rates continue to soar [33 hours old]: More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.
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Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most' [28 hours old]: The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.
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Oil above 0 over conflicting claims on US-Iran talks [20 hours old]: The US repeated claims it is in discussions with Iran while Shell warned oil shortages will hit Europe.
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Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post [19 hours old]: Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.
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Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21 [34 hours old]: Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.
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Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff [27 hours old]: It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.
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Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met [26 hours old]: BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.
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What is happening to gas and electricity prices? [28 hours old]: Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.
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UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body [43 hours old]: The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.
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Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty [31 hours old]: Australia and the EU sign sweeping trade and security deals after years of negotiations.
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US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers [42 hours old]: There are almost no major brands of internet routers that are manufactured in the US.
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Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne [46 hours old]: The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne.
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China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers [38 hours old]: It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
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Huel bought by Danone in €1bn deal [52 hours old]: The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone for €1bn (£860m).
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'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out [53 hours old]: A household with an average gross income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.
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Would you build your own apps? [43 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 [62 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 [68 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 [91 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 [114 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 [140 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 [163 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? [212 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 [236 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? [308 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? [292 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
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Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war [297 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains [332 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
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Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed? [301 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.
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The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market [345 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 [380 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' [403 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
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Can snacks help you sleep? [476 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 [500 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [140 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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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [2788 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? [2900 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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Did you know you could transfer your ISA? [127 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how you can make the most of your ISA.
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Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen [151 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.
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Selling Sheffield Wednesday [219 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.