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- Travelodge investigating more reports of strangers accessing rooms, says CEO
[7 hours old]: Jo Boydell says the hotel is carrying out a review after guests reported people entering their rooms.
- Easter bank holiday weekend set to be busiest on roads in four years
[5 hours old]: The bank holiday weekend is set to see the busiest roads since Easter 2022, despite rising fuel cost fears.
- Meet the primary school pupils teaching speeders a lesson at Kids Court
[14 hours old]: Drivers caught going too fast on a rural road near a school are opting to face a class of children instead of taking penalty points.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[114 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1889 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
[2371 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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* Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation [0 hours old]: The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.
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Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 after allegations over 'historic relationship' [5 hours old]: He has not hosted his show since Tuesday and the BBC said he is "no longer contracted to work" there.
* Mills' abrupt sacking creates another headache for the BBC [1 hours old]: Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills was sacked from the BBC on Monday following allegations over his conduct.
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What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse? [3 hours old]: While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.
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Beatrice and Eugenie won't be at royal Easter service [2 hours old]: They are understood to have made "alternative plans" instead of joining the Royal Family in Windsor.
* Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt [1 hours old]: The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.
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Sophie Turner injury halts filming on Tomb Raider TV show [7 hours old]: Filming on the Prime Video series is paused "as a precaution" while the Game of Thrones star recovers.
* Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy [1 hours old]: Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger awarded honorary degree in Belfast [3 hours old]: Film star and politician recognised for his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.
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How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island [4 hours old]: Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.
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Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices [4 hours old]: Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
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How will car finance compensation payments work? [2 hours old]: Compensation could be given to many of those who took out a car loan between April 2007 and November 2024.
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Euphoria season three trailer: Everything we know so far [1 hours old]: The third season will air on 12 April and picks up five years on from the last episode.
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I turned down MMA fighter on a night out - so he punched me [13 hours old]: Anne Marie Boyle suffered a brain injury and subsequent seizures which led to her losing her business, her ability to drive and her confidence.
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Will crash shake golf from its dependency on Tiger Woods? [3 hours old]: Golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses what the impact of Tiger Woods' latest crash might be on his roles in golf.
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Teaching union votes against plans for new Year 8 reading test [2 hours old]: The government says assessments are "vital tools" for identifying areas where pupils need extra support.
* Most Syrian refugees expected to return home in three years, German chancellor says [1 hours old]: Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
* Barbie Dream Fest in Florida to issue refunds after fan complaints [1 hours old]: Fans, who paid up to 0 (£340), complained of a grey convention centre backdrop and a "swag bag" that included only a plastic pouch with a Barbie hand sanitiser.
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Partner of Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons arrested in Dubai [3 hours old]: Amanda Lyons was held over offences alleged to have been committed in Spain.
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Why Kris Jenner's picture has become a good luck charm on Chinese social media [6 hours old]: Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity
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Bananas galore in Orkney after store orders 38,000 by mistake [5 hours old]: An ordering glitch has left Tesco in Kirkwall giving away boxes of the fruit for free to schools and community groups.
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Teen admits £140k cosmetics shoplifting spree [2 hours old]: He stole cosmetic products from Boots and Holland & Barrett stores across London.
* Scott Mills Sacked By BBC [0 hours old]: Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.
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De Zerbi in advanced talks to become Spurs manager [6 hours old]: Tottenham Hotspur enter into advanced talks with Roberto de Zerbi, with the former Brighton manager now willing to take charge immediately, according to sources.
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Tuchel not angry over England withdrawals [5 hours old]: England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not disappointed with the players who have pulled out of the squad for Tuesday's friendly against Japan.
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Why Sky's TV picks are causing a massive headache for match-going fans [4 hours old]: Premier League games being moved to Friday or Monday are a headache for the fans of some clubs. Is the system fair, and how does it work for Sky?
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Five Euro 2028 tickets 'cost same as World Cup parking space' [3 hours old]: Uefa is to expected to broadly freeze prices at Euro 2028 - meaning supporters would be able to buy five tickets for the cost of one parking space at a World Cup stadium this summer.
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Watch: Monday Night Club [1 hours old]: Monday Night Club
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Fit-again McGinn was 'petrified' he would miss World Cup [2 hours old]: John McGinn has been a Scotland international for a decade now as he looks forward to the World Cup after a big injury scare.
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Will crash shake golf from its dependency on Woods? [3 hours old]: Golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses what the impact of Tiger Woods' latest crash might be on his roles in golf.
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Oil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week [3 hours old]: It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.
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How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts [5 hours old]: Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?
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'Fertiliser costs mean I'm better off not planting' [4 hours old]: A farmer says rises in the cost of fertiliser since war began in the Middle East mean he is better off not using it.
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Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base [24 hours old]: US Central Command has not yet publicly commented on the incident.
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BBC News app [8021 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America? [75 hours old]: Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”
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Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why? [20 hours old]: More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.
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Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong [20 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
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Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says [32 hours old]: The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost.
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Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show [66 hours old]: Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.
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Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p [72 hours old]: Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.
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Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe [79 hours old]: The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.
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'Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidence [79 hours old]: A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.
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Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers [80 hours old]: In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.
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How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones [89 hours old]: The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.
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Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president [91 hours old]: The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply [84 hours old]: Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.
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Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic [90 hours old]: A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.
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NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds [99 hours old]: Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".
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Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge [97 hours old]: US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.
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'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds' [102 hours old]: Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.
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Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling [99 hours old]: Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.
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JLR temporarily halts production at Solihull plant [95 hours old]: Jaguar Land Rover pauses Range Rover production at its West Midlands factory due to supplier issue.
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Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC [104 hours old]: Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.
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The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost [91 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.
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The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss [115 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.
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Would you build your own apps? [162 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 [181 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 [187 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 [210 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 [233 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 [259 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 [283 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? [331 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 [355 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? [427 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? [411 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 [416 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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Plant-based cookery classes 'bring people together' [31 hours old]: Cookery sessions help residents to build kitchen skills and confidence and make healthy choices.
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [60 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [259 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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'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump [91 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.
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Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan? [92 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.
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How to make the most of your Lifetime Isa [102 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime Isa to buy with someone who has already bought.
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The Briefing Room [102 hours old]: What are the reasons for the large number of young people without a job in the UK?