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- Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office
[11 hours old]: Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office.
. Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system
[30 hours old]: Airport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays.
. The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
[66 hours old]: Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[640 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
[1121 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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Epstein emails: So-called 'shady financier' was Andrew's 'trusted money man' [1 hours old]: Andrew seemed keen for Epstein to do business with David Rowland, but Epstein was wary, emails suggest.
* Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes [0 hours old]: As a black Republican senator calls it "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House", the administration says "stop the fake outrage".
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Flood warnings in effect across UK as relentless rain continues [5 hours old]: As the rain continues to fall, numerous flood warnings have been issued with the Environment Agency advising that river levels will continue to rise, as Helen Willetts explains.
* Camp leader jailed for drugging and abusing boys [0 hours old]: Jon Ruben is jailed for more than 23 years after admitting the sexual abuse of young boys, and drugging his wife.
* Wetherspoon dog policy could be breaking the law, watchdog says [0 hours old]: The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the pub chain after complaints from disabled customers.
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Your simple guide to the Winter Olympics [9 hours old]: The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games.
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Watch: BBC at scene where Russian general was shot in Moscow [3 hours old]: Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the outskirts of the Russian capital, where Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded.
* Steve Wright given 40 years for Victoria Hall murder [0 hours old]: Wright, who also murdered five women in Ipswich in 2006, is sentenced for killing the teenager.
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Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia [5 hours old]: The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.
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Graham Norton joins star cast of Taylor Swift's new video [3 hours old]: The video for Opalite was inspired by Norton's chat show, after Swift appeared on the sofa last year.
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Iranian foreign minister says US talks in Oman a 'good beginning' [2 hours old]: Abbas Aragchi says there will be consultations, after hours of talks end in Muscat, which both sides entered with significantly different positions.
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Spanish skater given Minions music permission [6 hours old]: After days of legal wrangling and online outcry, the Minion - Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate - will skate in Milan after all.
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Quiz: Can you name every Winter Olympics host city? [9 hours old]: The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events.
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Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work? [6 hours old]: Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.
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Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him [3 hours old]: Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.
* Watch: Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book [0 hours old]: The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.
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Masculinity and vulnerability aren't exclusive, says Bafta-nominated director [3 hours old]: Film-maker Akinola Davies Jr says he wanted to explore the depiction of father-son relationships.
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Millions of documents - but Epstein's victims say they are no closer to justice [2 hours old]: One campaigner says the files are "symptomatic of a broken system of how we treat women - how we view survivors".
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Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit [1 hours old]: Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
* Baldur's Gate to be turned into TV series - without the game's developers [1 hours old]: The show will be made by Craig Mazin, who co-created the acclaimed game adaptation The Last Of Us.
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Watch: Ukrainian soldier thought to be dead calls his family [3 hours old]: Nazar Daletskyi's relatives were told he had been killed in 2022, the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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TV licence fee to rise by £5.50 to £180 from April [6 hours old]: The cost of a TV licence currently increases in line with inflation each year until 2027.
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Sir Elton calls press intrusion into his baby son 'truly sickening' [5 hours old]: The musician says his privacy was breached in relation to health issues and the birth of his son.
* More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say [0 hours old]: Almost 170 were injured in the explosion, which took place during Friday prayers in the capital Islamabad.
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More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears [3 hours old]: Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.
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Snoop Dogg, selfies and a clean sweep for GB curlers [2 hours old]: Team GB maintain their 100% record in the Winter Olympics mixed doubles with victories over Sweden and South Korea.
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From £70 a week to brink of Premier League record 24 years later [11 hours old]: James Milner will equal the Premier League appearance record if he features for Brighton on Sunday, 24 years after making his debut as a 16-year-old.
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Power, width & barnstorming Earl - how England attack sparked into life [10 hours old]: BBC Sport crunches the numbers to see if greater ambition in attack can secure England a Six Nations title.
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'Why young British managers need lower-league experience' [7 hours old]: In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why he thinks there is a negative reaction to British managers when they get jobs in the Premier League - and the path young coaches should take.
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Suryavanshi, 14, hits 'blockbuster' 175 in U19 World Cup final [3 hours old]: India's 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes a stunning 175 from just 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup final against England.
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Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax [7 hours old]: Halifax describes the figure as a "milestone", but potentially daunting for first-time buyers.
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TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines [3 hours old]: TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.
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Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree [2 hours old]: Major firms collectively announce 0bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors.
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Pandora to switch from silver to platinum over price surge [4 hours old]: The jeweller says it wants to reduce its exposure after the cost of the precious metal has risen.
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Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases [1 hours old]: Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
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Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails [5 hours old]: The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
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Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office [6 hours old]: The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump’s public support.
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Should you overpay your mortgage or save? [1 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains.
* Kids can be the harshest critics… [1 hours old]: The candidates test their story on a group of kids.
and in other older news ...
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Mariah Carey and more curling - guide to Friday's action [16 hours old]: What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
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The household names that appear in the files [18 hours old]: Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.
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We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands [17 hours old]: A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.
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BBC News app [6771 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson [69 hours old]: Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.
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Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering Crisis [371 hours old]: Foster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.
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Michael B. Jordan leads in a powerful story of justice and redemption [135 hours old]: Based on the true story of a lawyer who fights to free wrongly convicted men on death row
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A timeless love story with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams [64 hours old]: In the run-up to WWII, a young couple's relationship falls foul of class prejudice.
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Can robots ever be graceful? [17 hours old]: Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.
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I can't sell Mum's retirement flat - and it's costing me thousands [17 hours old]: Relatives face "never-ending nightmare" of service charge debts as thousands of retirement flats stand empty across England and Wales.
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UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely [24 hours old]: The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.
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Canada unveils auto industry plan in latest pivot away from US [18 hours old]: The steps to bolster Canada's auto industry come as Trump's tariffs strain the sector and threaten jobs.
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Quiz enters administration for third time [25 hours old]: Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company's headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland.
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Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood [23 hours old]: Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.
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Why Target is under fire over Minnesota ICE raids [28 hours old]: Workers are writing letters, staging strikes and in some cases resigning over how bosses are handling the immigration crackdown.
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Funeral firm executives face fraud charges in court [27 hours old]: Safe Hands collapsed in 2022, leaving 46,000 customers without the funeral plans they had paid for.
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US probes Nike over white workers' discrimination claims [42 hours old]: Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.
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US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance [38 hours old]: The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
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Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage [44 hours old]: A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the "darkest days" in the history of the storied newspaper.
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Clients and staff in dark as law firm shuts doors [46 hours old]: Staff and clients say they are desperate for answers following the sudden closure of PM Law.
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Wegovy maker warns price cuts 'painful' for firm as shares plunge [49 hours old]: Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring.
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Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking staff job cuts [59 hours old]: The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce.
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Walmart becomes first retailer to hit tn market value [71 hours old]: The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and investors' embrace of its AI investments.
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Gold rebounds above ,000 after US downs Iran drone [51 hours old]: Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets.
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Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals [25 hours old]: The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower.
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Silence and inaction - how audio helped prove captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash [28 hours old]: The top detective investigating the tanker collision says there were early signs of gross negligence from Vladimir Motin
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The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak [52 hours old]: Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.
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Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back [137 hours old]: The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.
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Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise [128 hours old]: India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.
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Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas [185 hours old]: Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.
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Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants? [163 hours old]: Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.
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'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals [209 hours old]: How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.
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Can India be a player in the computer chip industry? [257 hours old]: India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
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Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports [275 hours old]: Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
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Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have? [341 hours old]: Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
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AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur [353 hours old]: The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
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How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker [377 hours old]: The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
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Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them? [391 hours old]: The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
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Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? [425 hours old]: A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
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Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon? [28 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Why are UK prices still rising? [28 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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'My bills are lower and I'm warmer in energy efficient home' [29 hours old]: 179,000 households meet the Department for Communities' fuel poverty criteria, spending at least 10% of their income to cover domestic energy bills.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [1658 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? [1769 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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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis [1857 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?
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Watch: 20-tonne reservoir wall installed in three-day project [27 hours old]: The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.
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Gary Neville returns to the Den [35 hours old]: Gary Neville re-joins the dragons as they put another set of business hopefuls to the test.