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- Woman killed in Southend plane crash was on first shift as 'flight nurse'
[1 hours old]: A Dutch pilot and co-pilot were also among the four people killed at London Southend Airport.

. Airlines angry at planned rise in Heathrow charges
[81 hours old]: Heathrow Airport unveils a £10bn investment plan, aiming to handle 10m extra passengers per year by 2031.

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and in other news ...

- Marten and Gordon guilty of gross negligence manslaughter of their baby
[2 hours old]: Their newborn baby Victoria was found dead in an allotment shed in March 2023.

- Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan
[1 hours old]: Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.

- BBC Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official's son breached accuracy guideline, review finds
[5 hours old]: BBC failed to disclose the narrator of Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone was the son of a Hamas official.

- Gregg Wallace 'deeply sorry' after 45 claims against him upheld
[5 hours old]: A report into BBC show MasterChef found 45 allegations against him were upheld.

- First image of new Harry Potter released as filming begins for TV series
[3 hours old]: Several new cast members have been announced, for roles including Dudley Dursley and Neville Longbottom.

- Knightsbridge murder possibly a 'targeted attack'
[2 hours old]: Three men in their 20s are arrested in connection with the murder of Blue Stevens in Knightsbridge.

- India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets
[4 hours old]: India's aviation regulator gives airlines that operate in the country a week to comply with the order.

- Stokes leads England to a stunning 22-run victory over India
[3 hours old]: A fired-up Ben Stokes leads England to a stunning 22-run victory over a defiant India in a tense final day of the third Test at Lord's.

- Thames Water issues hosepipe ban for one million people across four counties
[5 hours old]: The water company says a lack of rain and increasing demand has stretched its supplies.

- UK to start processing Syrian asylum claims again
[4 hours old]: Decisions were paused more than seven months ago, following the fall of the Assad regime.

- Mark Gordon is a psychopath, says woman he raped when he was 14
[5 hours old]: Gordon raped his neighbour at knifepoint in 1989 when he was aged 14 and living in Florida.

- Court papers reveal how Marten and Gordon failed their four other children
[5 hours old]: A years-long court case, which ended with the couple's four children being taken into care, can now be reported.

- Watch: How police traced the missing couple when they were on the run
[5 hours old]: Helena Wilkinson recounts the hunt for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon and their newborn baby.

* BBC's twin-crises prompt apologies and promises - but will it work?
[0 hours old]: The BBC faces issues over Gregg Wallace and the Gaza documentary it says breached guidelines.

- 'Just appalling' - dubious tactics at leading estate agencies uncovered
[14 hours old]: Undercover filming and whistleblower testimony reveals how commission is put ahead of customers.

- From drugs bans to Wimbledon champions - how did we get here?
[5 hours old]: Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner have won the Wimbledon singles titles having served drugs bans within the past year. Dan Roan explores what it means for tennis.

- Man who murdered girlfriend and tried to cover up her death jailed for life
[8 hours old]: The body of Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was discovered at her home in East Kilbride in November 2024.

- Post Office could be owned by its postmasters, government says
[5 hours old]: The service could be turned into an employee-owned business, under options set out by the government.

- German backpacker lost in outback 'beyond grateful' to be found
[11 hours old]: Carolina Wilga says she survived for 11 days thanks to the "incredible" support from people searching for her.

- 'We want to carry on Bebe's light', mother of Southport attack victim tells BBC
[9 hours old]: Lauren King says her daughter was "very creative" as she speaks about providing grief support.

- Man Utd fan admits slapping Jack Grealish at derby
[3 hours old]: Alfie Holt, 20, is given a three-year football banning order and ordered to pay a £120 fine.

- Ex-Tory MP given community order for harassing ex-wife
[7 hours old]: The former Bridgend MP previously denied the allegations but later changed her plea.

- Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why has Trump changed his mind on Ukraine?
[2 hours old]: And, will there be a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

* Stokes draws on 'dark places' in Lord's heroics
[0 hours old]: England captain Ben Stokes says he never thought about stopping during his mammoth bowling spells that helped seal the third Test win over India at Lord's.

- Yates wins stage 10 on Bastille Day as Ireland's Healy takes yellow
[2 hours old]: Britain's Simon Yates wins stage 10 of the Tour de France on Bastille Day as Ben Healy becomes the first Irish rider to claim the yellow jersey for 38 years.

- What has Club World Cup taught us before 2026 World Cup?
[3 hours old]: The Club World Cup is seen by many as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 World Cup host - so what have we learned now it's over?

- Stokes inspires England to defeat stubborn India
[3 hours old]: A fired-up Ben Stokes leads England to a stunning 22-run victory over a defiant India in a tense final day of the third Test at Lord's.

- Have England got lucky by finishing second?
[3 hours old]: England have arguably received have a favourable Euro 2025 draw, facing Sweden in the quarter-finals and being on the other side to Spain.

- Defender Tuanzebe sues former club Man Utd
[7 hours old]: Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is suing the club for alleged negligent medical advice.



- Bank boss ready to cut rates if job market slows
[12 hours old]: Andrew Bailey tells the Times he believes "the path is downward" on interest rates.

- Boeing fuel switches safe, regulator says after Air India crash
[4 hours old]: A preliminary investigation found the switches had been turned off in June's fatal Air India crash.

- Dubious sales tactics at two leading estate agencies uncovered
[14 hours old]: Undercover filming and whistleblower testimony reveals how commission is put ahead of customers.

- Tata promises electric arc by 2027 as work begins
[3 hours old]: A union says the construction is "bittersweet" but the UK government describes it as a "major win".

- Public transport 'too costly' for young people
[14 hours old]: Young people put off using public transport over concerns about cost, accessibility and safety.

- How the rising cost of shoes could hit Trump
[3 hours old]: In this Americast episode, Anthony Zurcher, BBC's North America correspondent, discusses how Trump may start to feel pressure from his own supporters if prices continue to rise at home.

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and in other older news ...

. The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling
[20 hours old]: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.

. The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico
[20 hours old]: The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

. Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office
[20 hours old]: The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.

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. Why Is It So Hot?
[76 hours old]: UK faces third heatwave of the summer.

. The UK’s role in Blondie’s rise to fame
[5710 hours old]: Explore Britain’s long relationship with Blondie and the impact the band had on British fans and musicians

. Electric cars will be cheaper to buy, pledges minister
[29 hours old]: The Transport Secretary says she will announce measures to cut the cost of buying an electric car.

. EU delays retaliatory trade tariffs against US
[26 hours old]: The countermeasures were set to start on Tuesday but have been pushed back to early August.

. How we saved hundreds of pounds on our summer holiday
[33 hours old]: From house swapping to smart searching, readers have been sharing tips on how to get away for less.

. More rules being considered to keep children safe online
[31 hours old]: Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander says age checks will not mark the "end of the conversation".

. Trump's tariffs are looming large over the UK’s last surviving steel towns
[43 hours old]: The future of industrial towns like Scunthorpe and Port Talbot may rest on the wider fate of the UK's steel industry.

. Faisal Islam: We are heading for significant tax rises
[67 hours old]: Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures.

. EU and Mexico criticise Trump's proposed 30% tariff
[40 hours old]: The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.

. Al Fayed family battle over luxury penthouse with 'leaky roofs and noisy lifts'
[62 hours old]: An exclusive Park Lane address owned by the Fayed family is at the centre of an eight-year dispute.

. Plans for cash Isa changes on hold after backlash
[83 hours old]: There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.

. National Trust blames tax rises as it cuts 550 jobs
[78 hours old]: The heritage and conservation charity says it is under "sustained cost pressures" and is looking to save £26m.

. When to book and where to stay: Six ways to save money on your summer holiday
[97 hours old]: Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs.

. Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods
[72 hours old]: Trump has threatened blanket levies of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, and says he will soon announce new tariffs on the EU.

. Government code aims to stop unfair parking charges
[78 hours old]: The government wants to stop people being "unfairly penalised" by private car park operators.

. Asia is reeling from Trump's tariff salvo – is anyone winning?
[90 hours old]: The US president has reset the tariffs clock again, leaving Asia's export-driven economies in limbo.

. Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks
[101 hours old]: Three men and one woman - aged between 17 and 20 - have been arrested in London and the Midlands.

. What is an Isa and how might the rules change?
[82 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has shelved plans to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

. Ferrero to take over US breakfast cereal giant Kellogg
[101 hours old]: The .1bn acquisition is part of a broader expansion by the Italian chocolate company.

. US government to invest in rare earths production
[102 hours old]: The government is to become the biggest shareholder in the US's only operational rare earths mine.

. Package holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price
[116 hours old]: The cost of all-inclusive family package holidays to many popular destinations has risen this year.

. 'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre
[96 hours old]: Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.

. Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech
[164 hours old]: Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.

. Tariffs are shifting global supply chains
[188 hours old]: Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.

. What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
[252 hours old]: As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

. Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
[284 hours old]: Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

. The bridge changing lives and boosting business
[332 hours old]: The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
[356 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

. The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing
[356 hours old]: US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

. Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand
[444 hours old]: The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

. Families invited to enjoy annual Children's Day
[37 hours old]: Children's Day is returning to Howard Davis Park in Jersey with live music, games, food and drinks.

. Martin Lewis' trick for haggling with a call centre
[75 hours old]: Contract ending or ended? Try this if you're renewing your broadband/TV, mobile, car/home insurance or breakdown cover.

. Parents braced for more school meal price rises
[81 hours old]: Meals went up to £2.90 in April - but Oxfordshire County Council warns there are more increases to come.

. Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
[219 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[836 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?

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
[1365 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
[1813 hours old]: The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

. The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
[2204 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?

. The Briefing Room
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