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- 'My dad was killed by a drug-driver. Now I want tougher laws'
[7 hours old]: Bereaved families demand roadside licence bans after drug driving deaths surge 78% in a decade.

. Elite Coast Guard squad and 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker
[17 hours old]: The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela.

. Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
[62 hours old]: Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[416 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

- Tube fares to go up by 5.8% in 2026
[14 hours old]: Most increases will be 20p or less and bus and tram fares will be frozen, the mayor of London says.

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and in other news ...

* Flu surge a challenge for NHS 'unlike any' since pandemic, Streeting says
[0 hours old]: The health secretary also warns planned strikes by resident doctors next week could be the "Jenga piece that collapses" the NHS.

* UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
[0 hours old]: The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

- 'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless
[3 hours old]: A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.

* The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem
[0 hours old]: With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen

- Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to balance books
[8 hours old]: Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.

- Chief of S Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test
[9 hours old]: Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose.

* Taylor Swift reveals moment she broke down over Southport attack in new documentary
[1 hours old]: Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.

- Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils
[1 hours old]: The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England.

- Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the real US goal?
[3 hours old]: The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

- King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast
[8 hours old]: King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.

- Boys to be focus of UK's strategy on violence against women
[3 hours old]: Changing attitudes among boys and young men will be central to the government's plan, the BBC is told.

- Flood misery for Gazans awaiting next stage of peace plan
[3 hours old]: Gazans in tents have been hit by heavy rain as failure to find last Israeli hostage risks derailing peace plan.

- Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'
[8 hours old]: Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.

- Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China's schools for 'rebellious' teens
[8 hours old]: Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help.

- The Papers: 'Worst winter flu crisis' and 'World Cup of greed'
[7 hours old]: Soaring cases of serious flu and pressure on the NHS dominates Friday's papers.

- Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision?
[14 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

- Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins
[2 hours old]: The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year and also picks up prizes for music and performance.

* Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak
[1 hours old]: The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting

- Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel
[2 hours old]: The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.

- Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban for kids
[8 hours old]: It said the landmark policy has serious implications for Australians' privacy and political rights.

- Celebrity Race Across the World winners revealed
[11 hours old]: The four pairs of contestants had to make their way more than 3,500 miles through Central America.

- British backpacker jailed for 4 years over deadly e-scooter crash
[3 hours old]: The 25-year-old had an alcohol level three times the legal limit when she hit 51-year-old Thanh Phan.

- Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech
[8 hours old]: UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

- Is Flu Different This Winter?
[13 hours old]: The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

- How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
[12 hours old]: And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

- Rooney 'got death threats' after making Man Utd move
[2 hours old]: Former England striker Wayne Rooney says he received death threats when he made the move from boyhood club Everton to Manchester United in 2004.

- 'There can only be one singer' - my secrets of successful man-management
[1 hours old]: In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis looks at man-management and how dealing with unhappy players is not the only challenge a manager will face.

* 'Nancy exposed to brutal life as Celtic manager as cup final looms'
[1 hours old]: BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter, Tom English, dissects Wilfried Nancy's start as Celtic manager with the Premier Sports Cup final looming.

- John Aiken's journey from cricketer to MAFS expert
[2 hours old]: How a former first-class cricketer from New Zealand became one of television's most recognisable personalities.

* Bronze's 'beautiful' chip features in UWCL goals of the week
[0 hours old]: Strikes from Lucy Bronze, Linda Caicedo and Melchie Dumornay all feature in the best goals of the week from the Women's Champions League.

- Sutton's predictions v England Gaming star Daniel 'Stingray' Ray
[15 hours old]: BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on England Gaming star Daniel 'Stingray' Ray - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

- Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs
[8 hours old]: It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.

* Workers go on strike at Guinness canning site
[0 hours old]: About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.

* Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
[0 hours old]: California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

- 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[8 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

- Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' bn stablecoin crash
[8 hours old]: In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.

- Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say
[13 hours old]: Mike Jeffries, who was ruled "mentally incompetent" by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.

- 'Pantomimes are the bedrock of regional theatre'
[1 hours old]: Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.

- Food parcels help thousands at Christmas
[2 hours old]: A charity is ramping up its operation in the run up to Christmas to help tackle food poverty.

- How unwanted coats are changing lives this winter
[2 hours old]: Some 20,000 unwanted coats will be collected, distributed and gifted to those in need.

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and in other older news ...

. Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter
[16 hours old]: NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

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. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
[387 hours old]: When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

. A sensitivity reader Helen Gould speaks publicly for the first time
[837 hours old]: Will a sensitivity read be enough to move on from the row?

. Documentary exposing the dark world of hostage diplomacy
[459 hours old]: The documentary story of Nazanin, Anoosheh and other hostages held unjustly in Iran.

. Banks to tell you where you might invest your money
[22 hours old]: Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

. UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
[22 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.

. Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat
[19 hours old]: It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

. Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears
[16 hours old]: The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.

. The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
[32 hours old]: Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

. 'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year
[19 hours old]: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

. Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
[27 hours old]: The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

. Drax unveils plan for data centre at power station
[20 hours old]: The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.

. Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
[26 hours old]: The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

. Trump launches m 'gold card' immigration visas
[31 hours old]: The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

. Leon to close 20 stores and cut jobs in restructure
[37 hours old]: The "healthier" fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.

. Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
[32 hours old]: Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.

. Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
[38 hours old]: Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law

. Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
[42 hours old]: The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".

. Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch
[44 hours old]: The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

. People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
[56 hours old]: The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025

. Why has the price of silver hit a record high?
[50 hours old]: The price of the precious metal has topped an ounce for the first time ever.

. Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
[65 hours old]: The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[104 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[104 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
[128 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[64 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[200 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[216 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[248 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[248 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[272 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[368 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[440 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[512 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[658 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[570 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[305 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?
[417 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
[504 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?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1226 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

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1412 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
[20 hours old]: Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.

. Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[163 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[313 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[333 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[335 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.