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- 'How many more children must die?' - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law
[12 hours old]: Stella McGinn's daughter Caitlin-Rose died a year ago after getting hit by a car when exiting a bus.

* First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay
[1 hours old]: The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.

- Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
[9 hours old]: A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.

. Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'
[48 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
[358 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
[1293 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
[1774 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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- PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar
[3 hours old]: The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

- Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
[3 hours old]: Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.

- Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals
[4 hours old]: Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.

* 'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish
[1 hours old]: Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.

- Labour MP 'voluntarily suspends herself' after husband arrested in China spy probe
[1 hours old]: Joani Reid said she had temporarily stood down from the party after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

- Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day
[5 hours old]: Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.

- Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK
[6 hours old]: The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".

- UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
[4 hours old]: Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.

- Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
[5 hours old]: The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.

- Rabies death could change disease notification period
[5 hours old]: Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.

- Dogs arrive for Crufts 2026 - in pictures
[10 hours old]: The world's most famous dog show gets underway in Birmingham.

- Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines
[9 hours old]: The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.

- Social media plays 'huge role' in promoting traditional gender views, say experts
[4 hours old]: Women's rights' groups worry about consequences of this shift in attitudes.

- 'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at border
[3 hours old]: Iranians fleeing their country have told the BBC what life under bombardment has been like.

- Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
[2 hours old]: Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.

- Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
[3 hours old]: Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.

- Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens
[3 hours old]: The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.

- US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
[4 hours old]: Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

- In maps: Six days of strikes across the Middle East
[4 hours old]: Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

- Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues
[4 hours old]: The Today programme host visited her colleagues in the office on Thursday, nearly five weeks since her mother disappeared.

- UK Border Force officer was 'working for China', court told
[3 hours old]: Chi Leung "Peter" Wai is accused of engaging in "shadow policing" in the UK on behalf of China.

- Judicial review over whether government failed to act after abuse inquiry
[9 hours old]: The Maggie Oliver Foundation has campaigned for tougher action against grooming gangs.

- Triple killer put flatmate in headlock in assault
[3 hours old]: Valdo Calocane went on to kill three people and seriously injure three others in the attacks in 2023.

- Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserve
[4 hours old]: Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".

- No UK government ministers to attend Paralympic ceremonies
[2 hours old]: No UK government ministers or officials will attend the Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.

- Vote on Trump's White House ballroom postponed amid deluge of criticism
[4 hours old]: An oversight commission received more than 30,000 feedback submissions mainly in opposition to the proposed ballroom.

* McCullum wants to stay as England coach – will he get the chance?
[0 hours old]: Brendon McCullum wants to stay as England coach but it is still up for debate whether he will get that chance, writes Matthew Henry.

- 'Brave and brilliant, Russell has compelling case as Scotland's greatest'
[2 hours old]: Tom English assesses Finn Russell's credentials as one of Scotland's greatest as the fly-half approaches a century of caps.

- Forest tell Edu to stay away from training ground
[4 hours old]: Nottingham Forest global head of football Edu is asked to stay away from the club's training ground.

- Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season
[11 hours old]: EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.

* Wakefield deservedly beat struggling Hull FC
[0 hours old]: Wakefield Trinity battle to a hard-fought Super League win over injury-hit Hull FC.



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

- States sue Trump administration over new 'unlawful' global tariffs
[2 hours old]: The 24 states are seeking to block Trump's latest tariffs, which he imposed to replace levies struck down by the Supreme Court.

* Anthropic labelled a supply chain risk by Pentagon
[0 hours old]: The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.

- South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
[11 hours old]: The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

- Electricity, water and sewage prices set to rise
[8 hours old]: Electricity prices on the Isle of Man will rise by 1.5%, while water and sewage goes up by 2.9%.

- Nearly 4m Londoners below income for decent living
[11 hours old]: Analysis shows that most private renters live with less than what is needed for day-to-day life.

- Price cut on the way for some gas customers
[14 hours old]: Gas prices in the Ten Towns area will fall by just over 10% in April.

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and in other older news ...

. I invested in Brewdog in my husband's memory. He would be turning in his grave
[16 hours old]: Early investors in Brewdog are sharing their stories after the company's collapse wiped out their stakes.

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. The Decline of Marriage: Why We Need to Prioritise Family Life
[16 hours old]: Marriage rates have fallen to historic lows, but what are the consequences?

. Global News Podcast: US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
[16 hours old]: A resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump's war powers has failed in the US Senate

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[22 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
[19 hours old]: It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

. US trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration
[22 hours old]: A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

. Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?
[32 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on
[27 hours old]: Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.

. Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
[19 hours old]: The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.


. Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
[24 hours old]: Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

. Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral
[27 hours old]: The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.

. Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
[31 hours old]: The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.

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

. Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale
[33 hours old]: James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.

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

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

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

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

. Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
[48 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'
[56 hours old]: People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.

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

. Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
[53 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.

. Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain
[66 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
[75 hours old]: Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.

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

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[87 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
[166 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
[190 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
[238 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?
[262 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[334 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
[406 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
[420 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
[502 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?
[512 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?
[502 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?
[526 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
[574 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Why are UK prices still rising?
[30 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2311 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?
[2422 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
[2510 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
[62 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[133 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[154 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?'
[171 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
[201 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.