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. New bypass named Pork Pie Way in ‘defining moment for Melton Mowbray’
[47 hours old]: Animal rights charity Peta says the name for the new road was "pig-demeaning".
. Warning higher Europe air fares 'inevitable' due to Iran war
[64 hours old]: Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss.
. Tui sees summer sales fall 10% due to cautious UK customers
[75 hours old]: The travel operator says customers are delaying booking holidays over Iran war concerns.
. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1238 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
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The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice [5 hours old]: Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.
* Tens of thousands descend on London for rival protests [0 hours old]: A heavy police operation is in place for the Unite the Kingdom march, organised by Tommy Robinson, and a separate pro-Palestinian protest.
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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves [1 hours old]: Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
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Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say [3 hours old]: President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
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I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned [15 hours old]: Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
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'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors [15 hours old]: John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.
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Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show [2 hours old]: The soldier, part of the Royal Horse Artillery, died at the scene after the fall on Friday evening.
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Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch [3 hours old]: Hundreds of people have been queueing outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.
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Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia [8 hours old]: The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.
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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi [9 hours old]: The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
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Spring warmth set to return with 26C forecast next week [6 hours old]: After feeling pretty cold with heavy showers and hail, the weather is picking up with a return to some spring warmth next week, as Simon King explains
* Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager [1 hours old]: Manchester United reach an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach.
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McIlroy recovers as Scheffler hits out at 'absurd' pins [15 hours old]: Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy drags himself back into contention as Aronimink continues to punish the world's best golfers at the US PGA Championship.
* English takes stunning 800m win at Diamond League event [0 hours old]: Ireland's Mark English produces a strong finish to take victory in the 800m at Diamond League Shanghai.
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Tonight's the Eurovision final. Here's what you can expect [16 hours old]: A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.
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Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities [18 hours old]: Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.
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What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada [16 hours old]: Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.
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Everything you need to know about tonight's final [29 hours old]: Eurovision 2026 is taking place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.
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Challenge yourself in our Eurovision quiz - can you avoid nul points? [25 hours old]: Are you the ultimate Eurovision superfan? Take our quiz to find out
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Meet the UK's Eurovision act, Look Mum No Computer [39 hours old]: "It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.
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Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele [16 hours old]: Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.
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Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand [45 hours old]: The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.
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Boy, 9, aims to become youngest amputee to complete Three Peaks challenge [77 hours old]: Albie-Junior Thomas hopes to scale the UK's three highest peaks in 24 hours wearing a prosthetic.
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I became my sister's carer at six - she amazes me every day [58 hours old]: Vicky Lilly refuses to let her disability get in the way of her independence.
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The Week: How did Labour get here and where do they go now? [23 hours old]: And who are the potential challengers to Keir Starmer?
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Why Democrats are panicking about losing California [24 hours old]: Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?
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A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage [111 hours old]: Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships
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'We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool [16 hours old]: Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount.
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UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues [19 hours old]: Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.
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British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal [21 hours old]: The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations.
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Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says [25 hours old]: The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.
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Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time [24 hours old]: The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.
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Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding [40 hours old]: It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
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X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK [26 hours old]: Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.
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Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed [17 hours old]: There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.
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Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial [34 hours old]: As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.
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US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened [34 hours old]: An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
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AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss [40 hours old]: Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.
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India's Adanis agree to pay m to settle civil fraud case in the US [32 hours old]: The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied.
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Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays [39 hours old]: Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.
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Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts [50 hours old]: The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.
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UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war [53 hours old]: The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.
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Honda makes its first annual loss in 70 years [49 hours old]: The firm will now pivot away from scrapping its target for all of its vehicles to be electric by 2040.
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HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors [58 hours old]: Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.
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Woman in bank row over depositing £900 HMRC cheque [47 hours old]: Annabel Yates says she faces a 94 mile round trip to bank a cheque because of changes at Lloyds.
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Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmed by US Senate [66 hours old]: Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the narrowest margin since the role required a Senate confirmation vote.
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CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens [21 hours old]: The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.
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Australian giant Coles misled shoppers with fake discounts, court rules [60 hours old]: The decision, which comes amid similar case against Woolworths, could mean significant penalties.
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WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot [73 hours old]: A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.
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Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court [75 hours old]: A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".
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Ex-rugby star on the joys of his own burger stall [73 hours old]: Ex-England and Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs says the new venture brings families to the farm.
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Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip [80 hours old]: More than a dozen US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever [82 hours old]: The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
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Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly [64 hours old]: The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
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Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking [111 hours old]: Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
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Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence [135 hours old]: While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
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How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood' [177 hours old]: The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy [174 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
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Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict [232 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff [279 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
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Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? [376 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
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'Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories' [33 hours old]: Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was "devastating" for him.
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Cost of living concerns in St Helier Central [48 hours old]: The BBC has heard concerns about poverty and cost of living from St Helier Central voters.
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Why are UK prices rising more quickly? [76 hours old]: The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned [119 hours old]: All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.
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Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache [129 hours old]: More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages [304 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like [664 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [1184 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
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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers [1383 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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Watch: What was argued at the Musk-Altman trial? [24 hours old]: It's the jury's turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.
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Major police operation targets drug and knife crime [52 hours old]: West Midlands Police brings Operation Fearless to Handsworth.
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Changes to PIP payments [54 hours old]: Finance expert Laura Pomfret explains to PIP payments.
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