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. Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership
[56 hours old]: Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a "simpler, more unified" rail network.
. How will the EU's new border system work?
[52 hours old]: The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
and in other news ...
* Man jailed for five years for threatening to kill Nigel Farage [0 hours old]: The Reform UK leader has described the threats made in a TikTok video as "pretty chilling".
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Ex-Premier League referee David Coote admits making indecent image of child [1 hours old]: David Coote was charged on 12 August following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police.
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Cyber attack contingency plans should be put on paper, firms told [2 hours old]: Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.
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'Now the rebuilding begins,' says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan [15 hours old]: The US president says the ceasefire will hold and the second phase of negotiations for a lasting peace are under way.
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Who are the released hostages? [2 hours old]: The Israeli military says 20 living hostages have been released by Hamas and have returned to Israel.
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Targeted prostate cancer screening could save countless lives, says Rishi Sunak [3 hours old]: The former PM is among those in favour of targeted screening for men most at risk, but some medical experts are sceptical.
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Tens of thousands of homes insulated under government schemes need repairs, watchdog says [5 hours old]: Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.
* Tories seek to keep up pressure over collapsed China spy case [0 hours old]: The Tories have asked the CPS if it would be able to restart prosecutions of two men accused of spying.
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Wage growth slows slightly over summer [2 hours old]: Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August.
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YouTubers Dan and Phil confirm relationship after 16 years [1 hours old]: Dan says intense fan intrusion "could have killed me", but that they "can't live in fear any more".
* Questions over mysterious death in mental health hospital [0 hours old]: An inquest into Maria Morris's death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.
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Personal data potentially stolen in Asahi cyber-attack [1 hours old]: Asahi is still investigating the full impact of the attack which stalled all its Japanese production.
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Could I have saved my parents if I'd been taught CPR? [7 hours old]: Cameron McGerr lost both his parents and is campaigning to have life-saving first aid taught in schools.
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Learning to sign changed my life after a brain injury [10 hours old]: Two participants from Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks share how BSL has transformed their lives.
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Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics [14 hours old]: The SNP are not only hopeful of victory at next year's Scottish election, but are even talking of an outright majority.
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The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained [1 hours old]: The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.
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Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine [13 hours old]: India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.
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Venezuela shuts embassy in Norway following opposition leader's Nobel award [6 hours old]: Oslo calls the decision "regrettable", stressing that the Nobel committee functions independently.
* Jesy Nelson has 'never felt prouder' of her body after birth of twins [1 hours old]: The singer said she never wanted her daughters to feel the way she had felt previously about her body.
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Blast kills three police officers trying to evict siblings from house in Italy [2 hours old]: Gas canisters were set off when the carabinieri entered the property near Verona in northern Italy.
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Trial date set for two charged with Watkins murder [2 hours old]: Two men are accused of murdering former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins at HMP Wakefield.
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Former British Olympic athletics coach charged with child sex offences [5 hours old]: Former British Olympic athletics coach Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl will appear in court on Tuesday accused of child sex offences.
* Australia's team is their worst since 2010 - Broad [0 hours old]: Former England bowler Stuart Broad believes Australia have their "worst" team since 2010 heading into this winter's Ashes.
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Wiegman wanted retired Bright in England squad [2 hours old]: Sarina Wiegman says she wanted Millie Bright in England's squad for this month's friendlies before the defender retired from international football.
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Ex-Premier League referee Coote admits making indecent image of child [1 hours old]: David Coote was charged on 12 August following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police.
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'Heart-in-mouth' Belgium loss leaves Wales facing play-off challenge [13 hours old]: Head coach Craig Bellamy is proud of Wales' efforts to try to find a vital win despite falling short in the 4-2 World Cup qualifying defeat by Belgium.
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'That's beautiful!' - Robinson scores 81-yard touchdown run [2 hours old]: Bijan Robinson runs an 81-yard touchdown as the Atlanta Falcons upset the Buffalo Bills with a 24-14 win.
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Play now [7 hours old]: Think you can work out where's hotter and colder than you today? Find out by playing our game
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Tens of thousands of homes insulated under government schemes need repairs [5 hours old]: Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.
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US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect [6 hours old]: New US tariffs on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture also came into effect on Tuesday.
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Why AI is being trained in rural India [13 hours old]: Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
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US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed [6 hours old]: Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.
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Vodafone says outage affecting thousands of customers resolved [3 hours old]: Vodafone said its Monday outage, which knocked broadband and mobile data users offline for several hours, was caused by a "non-malicious software issue".
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Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm [9 hours old]: The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.
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What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth? [2 hours old]: The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
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Why is UK inflation still rising? [3 hours old]: UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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Family resort to cold showers amid energy bill rise [6 hours old]: Experts say families are building up "more and more debt and really getting into trouble".
and in other older news ...
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'You're my life, my hero': Hostages reunite with families after two years [19 hours old]: Families say it ends "two years of hell" and a journey of "healing and rehabilitation" will now begin.
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Palestinians celebrate return of detainees freed by Israel [23 hours old]: Thousands of people gather in Gaza and the West Bank to welcome Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed by Israel.
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BBC News app [4006 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Watch on iPlayer: The Big Cases - Murdered by his Grandparents [261 hours old]: The tragic case of two-year-old Ethan who was abused and killed by his grandparents.
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Israel-Gaza: Hostages Returned, Prisoners Released [16 hours old]: Trump and regional leaders sign document to cement Gaza ceasefire deal.
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Carmakers go on trial over 'dieselgate' emissions cheat claims [22 hours old]: The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the "dieselgate" scandal.
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Lloyds warns car finance scandal could cost it £2bn [24 hours old]: The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than previously thought.
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Reeves urged to avoid 'half-baked' tax fixes in Budget [26 hours old]: The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.
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Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution [25 hours old]: Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.
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'It's going to be really bad': Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley [84 hours old]: Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.
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China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat [24 hours old]: Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
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Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support [61 hours old]: Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11.
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I asked AI to plan my dream summer holiday. Here's how it turned out [61 hours old]: Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go - but some things need double-checking.
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Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdown [58 hours old]: The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week.
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Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we all be worried? [102 hours old]: The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans
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Don't force drivers to use parking apps, says RAC [97 hours old]: A survey suggests three-quarters of drivers had issues with parking apps.
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Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America? [36 hours old]: The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
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How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper [83 hours old]: The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
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Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade? [109 hours old]: Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.
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Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze [181 hours old]: The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.
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The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation [205 hours old]: The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.
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The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice [277 hours old]: More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?
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Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean [301 hours old]: As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.
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The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee [373 hours old]: Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.
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'There's no way we can afford 0,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees [468 hours old]: Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
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Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries [397 hours old]: "The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.
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Click Energy announces first price rise in more than three years [22 hours old]: The firm said it would result in the typical annual domestic electricity bill rising by about £39.60.
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Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning [685 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
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The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved? [1501 hours old]: Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
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Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price [1789 hours old]: The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
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Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power [2420 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost? [3037 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?
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Witness History [102 hours old]: In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy
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The Inquiry [125 hours old]: Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?
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How you could get £700 for being mis-sold a car loan [144 hours old]: Millions of people can now claim back around £700 after being mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024.
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Good Bad Billionaire [204 hours old]: How Tatyana Kim went from English teacher to head of Russian’s largest online retailer
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Business Daily [325 hours old]: What happens when a controlling partner takes over your income and spending?