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- How passenger planes keep flying during a war
[9 hours old]: Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.

* Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key
[0 hours old]: The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.

. Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
[36 hours old]: The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

. Qantas agrees to pay m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
[79 hours old]: The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1543 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
[2025 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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- In pictures: Stars and fashion from the red carpet
[5 hours old]: Hollywood's biggest stars turn on the style as they walk the red carpet for the glittering ceremony.

- How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK
[8 hours old]: The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

* Starmer to set out support plan for heating oil costs
[0 hours old]: Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

- Two people die, including university student, in Kent meningitis outbreak
[11 hours old]: Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

- TikTok and Meta risked safety to win algorithm arms race, whistleblowers say
[2 hours old]: Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

- Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments
[5 hours old]: One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

- Winners list in full
[5 hours old]: Find out which films and stars have won the famous golden statuettes at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

- Here are all the moments you didn't see on TV
[4 hours old]: Inside the winners room and other insights from behind the scenes.

- Best animated film winner Kpop Demon Hunters captures hearts world over
[6 hours old]: We find out how the award-winning, demon-busting crooners have cast a spell world over.

- Six talking points from final round of Six Nations
[2 hours old]: England's indiscipline, "cheat code" Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Irish and Scottish positives, and Welsh confidence returns - talking points from the final round.

- We didn't view Dad's body after being told it had changed so much
[7 hours old]: Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.

- Race on to establish globally recognised 'AI-free' logo
[8 hours old]: The backlash to the growing use of the tech has led to an explosion in attempts to come up with 'AI-Free' logo that could be used globally.

- The Papers: 'Help' for energy bills and PM 'resists' Trump warships call
[3 hours old]: The impact in the UK of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East features on Monday's front pages.

- Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
[4 hours old]: Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

- What Iranians are being told about the war
[9 hours old]: Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

- 'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
[3 hours old]: The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.

- Iran captain latest footballer to drop asylum bid, Iranian state media says
[11 hours old]: Five of the seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

- Firms to be paid to hire unemployed young people
[4 hours old]: Payments of £3,000 for each 18-24 year old given a job are among proposals to tackle youth unemployment being announced later.

- Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs
[3 hours old]: More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

- People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
[8 hours old]: The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.

- One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds
[7 hours old]: Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

- Police investigate 'death to the IDF' chants led by Bobby Vylan at rally
[14 hours old]: Around 1,000 officers managed protesters and counter-protesters on opposite sides of the River Thames.

- Mother charged with murder of 18-day-old baby
[12 hours old]: Zahira Byjaouane, 43, has been charged after her baby died falling from a height in central London.

- We have to wake up - Szoboszlai warning sums up Liverpool plight
[12 hours old]: Liverpool have been here far too often this season. Another late, late goal costing them points as they drew 1-1 with struggling Tottenham.

- Young snatches Players title from Fitzpatrick
[10 hours old]: American Cameron Young finishes birdie-par to beat England's Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot at TPC Sawgrass in the PGA Tour's flagship tournament.

- Sinner matches Federer & Djokovic with Indian Wells win
[9 hours old]: Jannik Sinner said it "means a lot to me" after he becomes the youngest man to complete the set of hard-court trophies with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final.

- New puppy, getting engaged and a title - Sabalenka triumphs at Indian Wells
[11 hours old]: Getting a puppy, getting engaged, saving championship point and winning a long-awaited Indian Wells title - for Aryna Sabalenka it has been a week she will remember "for the rest of my life".

- Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[9 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

- Steelworks costing £1.3m a day to run
[2 hours old]: The government spent £377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.

- Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz
[12 hours old]: The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

- Funding change ends school holiday food vouchers
[2 hours old]: The local authority said it was a "difficult decision" but other support would still be available

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. Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?
[20 hours old]: Trump wants help to secure the Strait of Hormuz but will the UK join him?

. Is Cuba Trump’s next target after Iran?
[68 hours old]: The US president threatens Cuba with a “friendly takeover”

. 'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1
[18 hours old]: Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.

. Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
[32 hours old]: Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[81 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband
[21 hours old]: Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

. How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[22 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. 'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
[33 hours old]: Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

. She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
[57 hours old]: A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

. We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse
[58 hours old]: Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

. Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
[59 hours old]: Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

. Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations
[63 hours old]: They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

. Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
[53 hours old]: Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

. New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
[63 hours old]: The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".

. US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
[64 hours old]: Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.

. UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out
[63 hours old]: Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

. 'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
[70 hours old]: Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

. PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on
[73 hours old]: Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

. Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life'
[71 hours old]: Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

. KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
[77 hours old]: The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

. What on earth is going on with the oil price?
[69 hours old]: Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

. Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
[87 hours old]: The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

. Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators
[86 hours old]: The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[64 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[70 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[105 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[74 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[118 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[153 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[176 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[249 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

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

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

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[338 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
[417 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
[441 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Heating oil support 'needs to be delivered now'
[42 hours old]: Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2561 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?
[2673 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
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. Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
[65 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

. Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[86 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

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