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- My son is about to take his 40th flight - we are extreme day trippers
[11 hours old]: Rhona Paton started a group sharing tips for extreme day travellers which now has over 30,000 members.

- Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
[6 hours old]: Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.

- Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
[5 hours old]: Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

- India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief
[10 hours old]: India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.

. French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
[121 hours old]: It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[330 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2106 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
[2587 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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- Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long
[2 hours old]: Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.

- Why it could take months for fuel and food prices to return to normal
[5 hours old]: Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion.

- Iran warning adds to shipping uncertainty
[2 hours old]: Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

* Israel backs US-Iran ceasefire but Netanyahu's war goals remain unfulfilled
[1 hours old]: The Israeli prime minister's response to the ceasefire has been muted, in contrast to the triumphal statements from the US and Iran.

- Starmer says a lot of work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold
[3 hours old]: The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.

* 'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death
[0 hours old]: Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.

- New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
[4 hours old]: People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.

- 'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years
[1 hours old]: Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.

- RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home
[2 hours old]: The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.

- Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism
[3 hours old]: Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.

- Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome
[2 hours old]: Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.

- Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoption
[6 hours old]: Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.

- UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
[8 hours old]: Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

- BBC upholds complaints over racial slur in Baftas broadcast
[7 hours old]: The broadcast of a racial slur broke editorial standards, the corporation's complaints unit concludes.

- Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss
[8 hours old]: Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.

- Temperature exceeds 26C on the warmest day of the year so far
[3 hours old]: Temperatures reached 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday but it will feel much fresher on Thursday and for the rest of the week.

- Euphoria stars hit red carpet at premiere of third - and possibly final - season
[7 hours old]: Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and Jacob Elordi reunite and are joined by some new cast members at the launch.

- BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
[4 hours old]: It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?

- Girl group Flo on entering into their 'bombastic, confident, strong' era
[8 hours old]: The R&B trio having been making waves this year with their latest hit, Leak It.

- Man jailed after blowing up his home
[3 hours old]: Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.

- Former attorney general Pam Bondi will not testify on Epstein files next week, justice department says
[2 hours old]: Bondi will not face a congressional committee because she is no longer the US attorney general, the justice department told the panel.

- Feather shortage prompts badminton shuttlecock trial
[6 hours old]: Badminton's world governing body approves the use of synthetic shuttlecocks at some tournaments amid a shortage of feathers.

- Channel 4 scraps celebrity Bake Off episode starring sacked BBC DJ Scott Mills
[9 hours old]: The former DJ, who was sacked by the BBC last month, was due to appear on the show's celebrity spin-off.

- Cannabis farm discovered in stately home which once hosted the King
[5 hours old]: The now-empty mansion once hosted the Prince of Wales' investiture ball.

- Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?
[2 hours old]: Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.

- How 11 Premier League teams could qualify for Europe
[5 hours old]: Eleven Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.

- Leicester lose appeal against points deduction
[4 hours old]: Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.

* Fury wants to face Joshua after comeback fight
[1 hours old]: Tyson Fury says he wants to face long-term rival Anthony Joshua after his heavyweight comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday.

* Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller
[0 hours old]: Jos Buttler finds form at the IPL before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals.

- World Cup winners Packer & Galligan expecting baby
[2 hours old]: England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer announce they are expecting a baby together, with Galligan due to give birth in October.

- Medvedev destroys racquet in 6-0 6-0 loss
[6 hours old]: Daniil Medvedev destroys a racquet as he suffers the first 6-0 6-0 loss of his career at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in Monte Carlo.

- Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
[5 hours old]: Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion.

- Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan
[3 hours old]: Crude prices tumbled by more than 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.

- Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?
[6 hours old]: UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

- Music giant Universal gets bn takeover offer
[9 hours old]: The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

- Government profiting from rising costs 'not right'
[5 hours old]: The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

- Councils working on policy for heating oil support
[5 hours old]: A new government fund launched on 1 April will provide financial support for households on heating oil.

- Foodbank hub set to expand to meet growing demand
[8 hours old]: Stratford Foodbank is preparing to move to a larger unit, to meet growing demand for its services.

- What do businesses want ahead of the election?
[9 hours old]: Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

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. The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
[20 hours old]: Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

. Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
[32 hours old]: The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

. Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
[36 hours old]: The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[32 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities
[22 hours old]: Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.

. Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
[23 hours old]: The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

. Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
[44 hours old]: Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

. OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
[31 hours old]: The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

. Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount
[33 hours old]: Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.

. India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock
[42 hours old]: India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.

. Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
[68 hours old]: Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

. 'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns
[61 hours old]: The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.

. How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
[69 hours old]: The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

. Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
[71 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

. State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when
[116 hours old]: The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

. 'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories
[140 hours old]: Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.

. US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war
[126 hours old]: Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

. Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
[48 hours old]: Brent crude rose above 0 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.

. Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
[44 hours old]: Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

. Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
[68 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[212 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[236 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[201 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[307 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[331 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[379 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[397 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[403 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[426 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[449 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[475 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[499 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Neighbour plan to help food bank expand
[30 hours old]: The charity says the expansion at its base will give its support services a "new lease of life".

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[277 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[475 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[147 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[148 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[307 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[308 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.