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. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[48 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
[1823 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
[2304 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 ...
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Why mountainous coastline gives Iran such control over Strait of Hormuz [10 hours old]: Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.
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Tiger Woods charged with driving under influence after crash [3 hours old]: Tiger Woods is charged with driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida, police confirm.
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Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p [6 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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Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails [5 hours old]: A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos - information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature".
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No evidence of 'family voting' in Gorton and Denton by-election [7 hours old]: An investigation into alleged "family voting" finds no evidence of intent to influence voting.
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'I'd never get anything done': Parents on limiting screen time for under-5s [9 hours old]: Parents say new government guidance on restricting children's screen time has to be "realistic".
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Sanctioned oil tanker enters UK waters day after government crackdown threat [5 hours old]: Ministers said earlier this week that sanctioned vessels can now be boarded by UK armed forces.
* Maldives tells UK it does not recognise Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius [0 hours old]: The Maldives is threatening international legal action to press its claim for control of the Chagos Islands.
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Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation [7 hours old]: It comes after the Met said earlier this month that three women were interviewed under caution.
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PS5 price hiked by £90 due to global 'pressures' [8 hours old]: The changes will see the recommended retail price of the PS5 rise from £479.99 to £569.99 in the UK.
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'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises [3 hours old]: One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.
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UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike [11 hours old]: The strike - which killed at least 168 people, mostly children - "evoked a visceral horror", Volker Türk said.
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Is Trump's pause on attacking Iranian energy for diplomacy or an escalation? [11 hours old]: The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.
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Ukraine signs deal with Saudi Arabia offering drone expertise [14 hours old]: Volodymyr Zelensky says the Gulf kingdom faces the same type of attacks from Iran that Kyiv has been resisting.
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Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it? [1 hours old]: How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?
* Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks? [0 hours old]: The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.
* Tiramisu hot cross buns, doughnut eggs: Have Easter treats gone too far? [0 hours old]: With the cost of living rising, shoppers give us their thoughts about the new versions of the Easter classics.
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The remarkable return of Roy Hodgson aged 78 [11 hours old]: Roy Hodgson's idea of celebrating 50 years in management is not to sit back reflecting on his career, but instead to return to the dugout at Bristol City.
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Afghan asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 12 [11 hours old]: The sex attack carried out by Ahmad Mulakhil in Nuneaton in July last year led to protests.
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Whale swims for freedom after big German rescue effort on Baltic coast [9 hours old]: Rescue teams now believe the whale has reached deeper water in Lübeck Bay and hope it will head for the wider sea.
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Murder case that wrongly jailed man for 38 years probed [6 hours old]: Peter Sullivan was wrongfully convicted of killing florist Diane Sindall, 21, in Wirral, Merseyside, in 1986.
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Spanish woman who died through euthanasia failed by state, say critics [12 hours old]: Noelia Castillo died on Thursday evening in a Barcelona hospital, after a protracted legal battle with her own father.
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Palestinian man killed as death toll from West Bank settler violence climbs [12 hours old]: Mohammad al-Malhi is the seventh Palestinian killed by a settler in a surge of violence since the start of the war with Iran.
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Man denies murdering two women and raping another [12 hours old]: Simon Levy, 40, from Tottenham denies murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 54, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39.
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Football fans rally around female commentator over sexist abuse online [10 hours old]: Ex-international Nia Jones faces abuse after co-commentating on Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final.
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What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America? [8 hours old]: Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”
* If these were the Tuchel trials, Foden - among others - failed [0 hours old]: After another subdued performance in an England shirt, has Phil Foden wasted his last chance to make their World Cup squad?
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Woods charged with driving under influence after crash [3 hours old]: Tiger Woods is charged with driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida, police confirm.
* Red card confusion & contentious calls - VAR's 'bad day at office' [1 hours old]: Manuel Ugarte appearing to be shown two yellow cards but not sent off was one of a number of confusing incidents on a bizarre night in England's friendly with Uruguay.
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Who was the attacking spark? How England's players rated [2 hours old]: Who impressed for England in Friday's friendly against Uruguay? Alex Howell rates the players.
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'Irreplaceable' Salah could play for seven more years - Klopp [7 hours old]: Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.
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British Olympic champion Rand dies aged 86 [5 hours old]: Mary Rand, the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, dies at the age of 86.
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Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe [12 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 [12 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 [13 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 Iran war may affect your money and bills [11 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war [24 hours old]: As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.
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How Russia's threat has seen Germany become Europe's most important army [18 hours old]: Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.
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Raye comes out swinging on her new album, This Music May Contain Hope [24 hours old]: The star suffered writer's block while working on her second album, but it hits all the right notes.
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Mum took own life after a forced adoption - now I want an apology [18 hours old]: Thousands of unmarried English women were forced to give their babies away in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
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BBC News app [7954 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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The Social Media Addiction Trial [29 hours old]: Campaigners win landmark legal battle against social media giants.
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Lively, bold animated Spider-Man adventure [321 hours old]: Gaining powers like his hero Spider-Man puts teen Miles in danger, but he is not alone.
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How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones [23 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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The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost [24 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.
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Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president [25 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 [18 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 [24 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 [32 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 [31 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' [35 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 [32 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 [29 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 [37 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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UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies [35 hours old]: The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
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'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict? [39 hours old]: The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
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Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war [48 hours old]: The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.
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Port Talbot to become offshore wind hub for Celtic Sea [34 hours old]: Port operator ABP will begin work on developing a facility to assemble and launch turbines out to sea.
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UK CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan [38 hours old]: The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.
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Whisky giant drops plans for £150m facility in Ayrshire [36 hours old]: Suntory Global Spirits did not give a reason for why the plan is not going ahead.
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Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale [46 hours old]: Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.
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Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial [21 hours old]: A woman has been awarded m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
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Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement [41 hours old]: Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.
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UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices [59 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? [64 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss [48 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? [96 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 [114 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 [120 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 [143 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 [166 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 [192 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 [216 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? [264 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 [288 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? [360 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? [344 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 [349 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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What is happening to gas and electricity prices? [32 hours old]: Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.
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NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points [42 hours old]: Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.
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Working parents 'struggling to afford nappies or food' [42 hours old]: More working families asking for baby essentials
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [192 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? [2841 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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'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump [24 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? [26 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 [36 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime Isa to buy with someone who has already bought.