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. How risky would it be to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz?
[18 hours old]: Military and naval experts say the escort plan faces several formidable challenges.

- US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
[12 hours old]: The USS Gerald R Ford has played a significant role in US operations during the war with Iran.

. Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier
[61 hours old]: There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1619 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
[2101 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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- How Europe sleepwalked into yet another energy crisis
[7 hours old]: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

- World's longest coastal path opens in England
[10 hours old]: The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time.

- 'Designer' dog owners report more problem behaviours, vets warn
[11 hours old]: The Royal Veterinary College says popular "doodle" dogs do not always behave as expected.

* US messageboard 4Chan mocks £520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches
[0 hours old]: The fine includes £450,000 for lack of age checks to prevent children from seeing pornography.

* Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks
[0 hours old]: The former counter-terrorism head resigned on Tuesday over the war with Iran, saying the country posed "no imminent threat" to the US.

- Better NHS care might have saved 58 babies, BBC finds
[5 hours old]: There are growing calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services in Oxford.

- Trump threatens to blow up 'entirety' of major Iran gas field if it attacks Qatar again
[2 hours old]: The attacks led to a spike of more than 25% in gas prices in Europe on Thursday.

- How the war may affect money and bills
[3 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

- US intelligence chief says Iran's regime 'intact' but 'degraded'
[14 hours old]: Lawmakers pressed intelligence officials about the Iran war, and if the Islamic Republic had posed an imminent threat.

- I'm in agony six years after treatment for anal cancer
[13 hours old]: Trish Prosser was too embarrassed to tell loved ones about the type of cancer she had as she felt there was a stigma surrounding anal cancer.

- Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge
[9 hours old]: An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.

- Ryan Gosling on bringing humour to sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary
[12 hours old]: The Canadian actor stars as a science teacher turned astronaut in sci-fi film Project Hail Mary.

- Chris Mason: Is government going wobbly on its migration plans?
[12 hours old]: Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down.

- Sheep shearing takes me all over the world - UK visa changes could make Scotland a no-go area for some
[6 hours old]: Scottish farmers say Home Office rule changes are likely to leave more than a million sheep unshorn

- South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
[7 hours old]: Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.

- Four English teams out of Champions League in 24 hours - what went wrong?
[13 hours old]: With just two out of six Premier League teams progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals, what went wrong for the English sides?

- Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?
[3 hours old]: Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak.

* Nightclub linked to outbreak 'won't open until people are safe' says owner
[0 hours old]: The Canterbury nightclub has been linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent.

- What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
[3 hours old]: Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

- Police investigating bailout email from Mandelson to Epstein
[3 hours old]: Met chief Sir Mark Rowley says police are looking at whether the email was a criminal offence.

- Cyprus leader calls for frank discussion on 'colonial' UK bases
[1 hours old]: The UK's two military bases on Cyprus are a "colonial consequence" on the island, says President Nikos Christodoulides.

- One in three probation appointments missed due to staff workloads, figures show
[2 hours old]: Probation officers tell the BBC unattended appointments can encourage reoffending and put lives at risks.

- Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial
[3 hours old]: The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.

- Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years
[4 hours old]: Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

- U-turn after job applicant told 'car is too old'
[7 hours old]: Alanah Thompson French, 18, was originally told by haart her application could not be progressed.

- The 15-year-old Man Utd prodigy still too young to play senior football
[5 hours old]: At 15, Manchester United's JJ Gabriel is too young to play in the Premier League but he is already showing clear signs he is a huge talent.

* Uefa calls leagues to summit over 'microscopic' VAR
[0 hours old]: Europe's top leagues are summoned to a meeting with Uefa to discuss how VAR technology is being used.

- 'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate
[6 hours old]: British sprinter Amy Hunt on inspiring female athletes to get university degrees as she prepares to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

- We must denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member
[3 hours old]: Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is "unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it".

- Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven
[15 hours old]: Newcastle undergo a second-half collapse at the Nou Camp as they lose 7-2 on the night and 8-3 on aggregate to Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.

- O'Sullivan beats Murphy to reach World Open quarters
[2 hours old]: Ronnie O'Sullivan produces a superb display to beat Shaun Murphy 5-3 and reach the quarter-finals of the World Open in Yushan.

- Who will be England's World Cup number 10? Tuchel's selection dilemmas
[4 hours old]: The England squad Thomas Tuchel names on Friday will give a big hint about who will be on the plane to the World Cup - so what are the issues he still needs to resolve?

* Why are gas prices soaring?
[0 hours old]: Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

* Bank of England 'ready to act' on rising prices as interest rates on hold
[0 hours old]: Policymakers at the Bank vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% .

* Gas price soars 25% after strikes on Qatar hub
[1 hours old]: Energy costs jump after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East,

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

- How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[3 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

- Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage
[2 hours old]: The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

- UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
[13 hours old]: Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

- Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm
[13 hours old]: The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

- The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
[13 hours old]: With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.

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

* The housing charity helping key workers stay local
[0 hours old]: Homes for Wells provides rented accommodation to 47 families for about 80% of market rate.

* Will UK interest rates fall any time soon?
[1 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

* Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen
[0 hours old]: The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

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. This is the first time I've left my room since the outbreak
[20 hours old]: Twenty people are confirmed or suspected to have fallen ill with meningitis in the Canterbury area.

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. (Another) Labour Leadership Challenge?
[16 hours old]: Angela Rayner sparks leadership speculation claiming Labour is “running out of time”.

. Trump threatens TV networks over unpatriotic Iran coverage
[19 hours old]: And why has top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned?

. Is 'baby brain' real?
[367 hours old]: Baby brain is a concept many mums can relate to. But what’s really going on?

. US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears
[16 hours old]: The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

. How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
[19 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

. Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?
[20 hours old]: Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.

. Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
[23 hours old]: A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

. Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts
[21 hours old]: A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.

. Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
[37 hours old]: The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."

. Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
[42 hours old]: The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

. Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
[49 hours old]: Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

. Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
[47 hours old]: It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

. Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China
[50 hours old]: The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives

. Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout
[50 hours old]: Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

. More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley
[48 hours old]: The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.

. AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'
[60 hours old]: The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.

. Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk
[53 hours old]: The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.

. Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them
[63 hours old]: Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[61 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
[84 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?
[157 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?
[140 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
[146 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[181 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[150 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[194 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[229 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[252 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[324 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

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

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2637 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?
[2749 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
[2837 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?

. Selling Sheffield Wednesday
[68 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at one of England’s most famous football clubs’ fight for survival.

. Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
[141 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

. Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[162 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote