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- 'How many more children must die?' - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law
[8 hours old]: Stella McGinn's daughter Caitlin-Rose died a year ago after getting hit by a car when exiting a bus.

- First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay
[3 hours old]: The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.

. Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East 'if necessary'
[44 hours old]: The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil and gas prices continued to surge.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[354 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1289 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
[1770 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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* PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar
[0 hours old]: The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

- Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens
[2 hours old]: The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.

* Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals
[0 hours old]: Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.

- Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
[6 hours old]: The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.

- Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK
[2 hours old]: The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".

* Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day
[1 hours old]: Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.

* UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
[1 hours old]: Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.

* Triple killer put flatmate in headlock in assault
[1 hours old]: Valdo Calocane went on to kill three people and seriously injure three others in the attacks in 2023.

* Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
[1 hours old]: The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.

- Rabies death could change disease notification period
[1 hours old]: Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.

- Police sell crime-fighting tuk-tuks after two years at £28,000 loss
[1 hours old]: They were bought to fight crime on the streets - but after two years were sold for only £6k.

- Dogs arrive for Crufts 2026 - in pictures
[6 hours old]: The world's most famous dog show gets underway in Birmingham.

- Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines
[5 hours old]: The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.

* Social media plays 'huge role' in promoting traditional gender views, say experts
[0 hours old]: Women's rights' groups worry about consequences of this shift in attitudes.

- I invested in Brewdog in my husband's memory. He would be turning in his grave
[12 hours old]: Early investors in Brewdog are sharing their stories after the company's collapse wiped out their stakes.

- Checkpoints everywhere and queues for bread: Fear in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify
[8 hours old]: Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

* US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
[1 hours old]: Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

* In maps: Six days of strikes across the Middle East
[0 hours old]: Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

- Healey visits Cyprus after criticism of UK response to drone attacks
[3 hours old]: The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.

- US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
[11 hours old]: More than 100 personnel were thought to be aboard the vessel, which went down to the south of Sri Lanka.

- How has Iran responded and which countries has it attacked?
[12 hours old]: Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.

- South East Water faces £22m fine after customers left unable to shower and flush toilets
[7 hours old]: The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

- Judicial review over whether government failed to act after abuse inquiry
[5 hours old]: The Maggie Oliver Foundation has campaigned for tougher action against grooming gangs.

* Vote on Trump's White House ballroom postponed amid deluge of criticism
[0 hours old]: An oversight commission received more than 30,000 feedback submissions mainly in opposition to the proposed ballroom.

- BBC suggests licence fee could be cut if more people pay
[6 hours old]: Five of the BBC's 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government.

* Conservative Anglicans in Nigeria pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
[0 hours old]: The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

- Rachel Zegler nominated for Olivier after balcony performance of Evita
[5 hours old]: The US actress made headlines last year for leaving the stage each night to perform to passers-by.

- Global News Podcast: US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
[12 hours old]: A resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump's war powers has failed in the US Senate

* India beat England in epic semi-final despite Bethell ton
[0 hours old]: Jacob Bethell's thrilling century is not enough as India pip England by just seven runs to seal a spot in the T20 World Cup final.

- Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season
[7 hours old]: EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.

- Graham and Dempsey start for Scotland against France
[1 hours old]: Scotland are only interested in keeping their Six Nations hopes alive, with head coach Gregor Townsend insisting he has given little consideration to the prospect of France securing the title at Murrayfield on Saturday.

- How relegation could cost Spurs more than £250m
[4 hours old]: BBC Sport explores the potential financial impact should Spurs be relegated to the Championship.

* Hodgkinson leads GB medal hopes at world indoors
[0 hours old]: Keely Hodgkinson will lead Great Britain's gold medal hopes at the World Indoor Championships when a 29-member squad travels to Poland later this month.

- My natural way of playing has been coached out of me - Raducanu
[8 hours old]: British number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.

* No UK government ministers to attend Paralympic ceremonies
[0 hours old]: No UK government ministers or officials will attend the Winter Paralympics opening and closing ceremonies after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.

- South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
[7 hours old]: The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

- China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
[15 hours old]: It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

- Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
[15 hours old]: The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.


- Electricity, water and sewage prices set to rise
[4 hours old]: Electricity prices on the Isle of Man will rise by 1.5%, while water and sewage goes up by 2.9%.

- Nearly 4m Londoners below income for decent living
[7 hours old]: Analysis shows that most private renters live with less than what is needed for day-to-day life.

- Price cut on the way for some gas customers
[10 hours old]: Gas prices in the Ten Towns area will fall by just over 10% in April.

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and in other older news ...

. How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
[21 hours old]: Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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

. Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
[18 hours old]: Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

. US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
[18 hours old]: The measure, passed largely along party lines, would halt US military action until approved by Congress.

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[7420 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. What’s Happening Inside Iran?
[22 hours old]: US says it will strike deeper into Iran, but what’s happening in the country?

. Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?
[28 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

. Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
[26 hours old]: If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

. Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on
[23 hours old]: Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.

. Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury
[20 hours old]: Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

. Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral
[23 hours old]: The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.

. Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
[27 hours old]: The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.

. Use our tax calculator to see how Spring Statement forecasts may affect you
[42 hours old]: Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.

. Brewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in sale
[29 hours old]: James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[48 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. What Spring Statement forecasts could mean for your money
[50 hours old]: Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.

. No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising
[50 hours old]: There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

. Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
[45 hours old]: Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.

. Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
[44 hours old]: Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.

. 'I make between £800 and £2,000 a month on zero-hours contracts. There's no consistency'
[52 hours old]: People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.

. OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
[46 hours old]: Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

. Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
[49 hours old]: The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.

. Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain
[62 hours old]: The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.

. Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal
[71 hours old]: Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.

. Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes
[68 hours old]: The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

. UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
[91 hours old]: Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

. Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
[138 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

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

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[83 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
[162 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
[186 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[234 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[258 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[330 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[402 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[416 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[498 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[508 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[498 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[522 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[570 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Why are UK prices still rising?
[26 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2307 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?
[2418 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
[2506 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?

. Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
[58 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[129 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[150 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[167 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[197 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.