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- Cutting-edge designs of 'unsinkable' Titanic to be made public for first time
[2 hours old]: Titanic was the largest and most technically advanced ship of her day but sank on her maiden voyage.

- New ferry to enter service but CalMac vessel shortage still critical
[6 hours old]: MV Isle of Islay is the first of four large new ferries ordered from a shipyard in Turkey.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[130 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
[1906 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
[2387 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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and in other news ...

* Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say
[0 hours old]: The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

- New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready
[11 hours old]: Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.

- 'Something wasn't right': Wrong sperm given to UK families by IVF clinics in northern Cyprus
[6 hours old]: Families of seven children believe the wrong sperm or egg donors were used in their IVF treatment.

- Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched
[3 hours old]: There needs to be accountability for the failings that led to this mass exploitation of children in UK, says survivor.

- Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
[4 hours old]: The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.

- Why the benefit used by more than 8 million people may not be fit for the future
[12 hours old]: Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?

- Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years
[14 hours old]: The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.

- Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
[1 hours old]: The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

* Crime boss Steven Lyons set to be deported from Bali to Spain
[1 hours old]: Police in Bali confirm Lyons, 45, has been handed over to Spain's Guardia Civil and will be flown to Malaga on Wednesday.

- Watch: Inside the lacklustre Barbie fan event now issuing refunds
[2 hours old]: Videos from the event show a grey convention centre space at the Barbie Dream Fest in Florida.

- Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones
[12 hours old]: Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard a Royal Air Force Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.

- How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator
[8 hours old]: Pakistan's role as intermediary in this conflict took many by surprise. But perhaps it shouldn't have.

* What we know about the oil tanker hit off Dubai
[0 hours old]: A fire aboard an oil tanker that Kuwait says was hit by an Iranian strike off Dubai has been extinguished, local authorities have said.

- The impact of the Iran war on Asia
[2 hours old]: Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

- Who are the astronauts heading for the Moon on Artemis II?
[7 hours old]: The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

- Trump sees 'America First' opportunity in Nasa mission to Moon
[1 hours old]: A competitive edge with China and a possible lunar gold rush are twin goals behind Artemis II, experts tell the BBC.

* Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show
[1 hours old]: BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.

- 'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'
[6 hours old]: The Met Police says it is investigating a number of suspected frauds in relation to flat rental.

- The man who wants to bring human composting to the UK
[6 hours old]: Human composting is when a body placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter turns into soil.

- Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt
[7 hours old]: Porepunkah has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

- Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
[1 hours old]: Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

* 'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme
[1 hours old]: Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

* Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law
[0 hours old]: The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

- Three charged with murder over death of girl, 16
[2 hours old]: Three people appear in court over the death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds.

* Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless Festival
[0 hours old]: It will be his first UK performance in over a decade and since he received criticism for antisemitic comments.

- Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says
[4 hours old]: Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

- Newcastle not looking to make Howe change at moment - CEO
[3 hours old]: Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson says he does not have a stance on the future of head coach Eddie Howe, but the club are "not looking to make a change at the moment".

- Is Verstappen's threat to quit a lever to alter rules? - F1 Q&A
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after the Japanese Grand Prix.

- Arsenal's 11 international withdrawals - injury crisis or crafty caution?
[3 hours old]: With 11 Arsenal players withdrawing from international duty, are the Gunners facing an injury crisis or are they simply being cautious?

* Cyclist killed at Worlds not found for 82 minutes
[1 hours old]: A cyclist who was killed during the Road World Championships was not found for 82 minutes after a crash, investigators find.



- How Scotland found their base camp for 'travelling' World Cup
[5 hours old]: Gary Dicker and Steven Naismith explain why Scotland picked Charlotte FC as their World Cup base.

- Why innovative Canadian league is trialling daylight offside rule
[4 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at why the Canadian Premier League is trialling Arsene Wenger's 'daylight' offside rule in 2026.

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

- Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
[5 hours old]: It is the latest Asian airline to announce measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.

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

- How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts
[11 hours old]: Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

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

- What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[1 hours old]: Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

- Online tool finds £84,800 in unclaimed benefits
[6 hours old]: The calculator has helped 68 households identify unclaimed support, a local authority says.

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and in other older news ...

. What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
[20 hours old]: While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.

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. Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
[16 hours old]: Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.

. What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
[91 hours old]: Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”

. Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation
[16 hours old]: The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.

. Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?
[36 hours old]: More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.

. Oil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
[19 hours old]: It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.

. Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says
[48 hours old]: The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost.

. Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show
[82 hours old]: Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.

. Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
[89 hours old]: Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

. Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe
[95 hours old]: The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

. 'Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidence
[95 hours old]: A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

. Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers
[96 hours old]: In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.

. How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones
[106 hours old]: The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

. Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
[107 hours old]: The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

. Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
[100 hours old]: Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.

. Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic
[106 hours old]: A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.


. NS&I boss replaced as savers left waiting for millions of pounds
[115 hours old]: Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".

. Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge
[114 hours old]: US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

. 'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds'
[118 hours old]: Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.

. Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling
[115 hours old]: Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

. JLR temporarily halts production at Solihull plant
[111 hours old]: Jaguar Land Rover pauses Range Rover production at its West Midlands factory due to supplier issue.

. Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC
[120 hours old]: Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.

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

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[107 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
[131 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[178 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
[197 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
[203 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
[226 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
[249 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
[275 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
[299 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[347 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

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

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

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[427 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
[432 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[76 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
[275 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[107 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?
[108 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.

. How to make the most of your Lifetime Isa
[119 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime Isa to buy with someone who has already bought.

. The Briefing Room
[118 hours old]: What are the reasons for the large number of young people without a job in the UK?