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* Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble as crucial shipping lane threatened
[0 hours old]: Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

* We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East
[0 hours old]: Air travel in the Middle East has been severely disrupted since Saturday, with thousands of flights cancelled.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[302 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1237 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
[1718 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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* UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus
[0 hours old]: Defence sources say a final decision has not yet been made, but it is understood HMS Duncan is being prepared.

- Chris Mason: Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet
[9 hours old]: The prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies".

- Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
[3 hours old]: European nations say they want to work better together but are finding it hard to do so

* What Spring Statement forecasts could mean for your money
[0 hours old]: Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.

* 'I make between £800 and £2,000 a month on zero-hours contracts. There's no consistency'
[0 hours old]: People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.

- Sarah Everard added to beauty of world, her mother says
[2 hours old]: Susan Everard pays tribute to her daughter Sarah Everard on the fifth anniversary of her murder.

- Bafta host Alan Cumming apologises after 'trauma-triggering' show
[3 hours old]: A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.

* New by-law to stop people roaming at first Scottish Center Parcs
[0 hours old]: Restrictions at the site of its first Scottish holiday village will come into force in April.

- A Brummie world premiere bursting with pride - by order of the Peaky Blinders
[7 hours old]: The world premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man took place in Birmingham to wild acclaim.

* Key points from the Spring Statement - at a glance
[0 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves updates MPs on her plans for the economy, as the latest forecasts are unveiled.

- The unsung body doubles of Wuthering Heights
[5 hours old]: How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life.

- Spin-off game starring a 'weirdo' Pokémon has reviewers raving
[1 hours old]: Pokopia, a game mixing Animal Crossing and Minecraft, has been a surprise hit with critics.

- I take marathon training seriously - but Ramadan is more important
[3 hours old]: A marathon training block is tough enough. Fasting while preparing to take on the world's best at the London Marathon is harder still.

* Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine
[1 hours old]: Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them.

- Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?
[6 hours old]: Iran has carried out strikes against Israel, across the Gulf and against a British base in Cyprus in retaliation.

* Jeremy Bowen: Three days in, we still have no idea where this war is heading
[1 hours old]: It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.

- In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
[2 hours old]: Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight.

- Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran - but some wary of 'a quagmire'
[4 hours old]: The president's supporters in one town hail his actions in the Middle East - though some comments suggest seeds of trouble.


- 'Deeply misleading' school talks compared student loans to £30 phone contracts
[10 hours old]: Graduates hired to deliver the presentations a decade ago were told to avoid using words like "debt".

- OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
[2 hours old]: Chief Executive Sam Altman said the group would prohibit the use of its systems to spy on Americans.

* Man stabbed and woman injured near primary school
[0 hours old]: Firearms officers were called to Alum Rock following reports a man had been seriously injured.

- Full Worm and Blood Moon shines in night sky
[2 hours old]: The full Worm Moon coincides with a full lunar eclipse creating a 'Blood Moon', as Simon King explains.

- Elton John's family photo hung in National Portrait Gallery
[1 hours old]: The portrait shows Sir Elton with husband David Furnish and their teenage sons Zachary and Elijah.

- Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released
[11 hours old]: The newly released videos show Bill and Hillary Clinton sitting through separate depositions about Jeffrey Epstein.

* Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden coffin
[1 hours old]: Nemesio Oseguera led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death as a result of a firefight in February.

- England have better spinners and can beat India in semi-final - Vaughan
[4 hours old]: Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a "funny feeling" Harry Brook's side will win Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final.

- Haaland? Kane? R9? Ranking the best centre-forwards this century
[4 hours old]: Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list.

- Should we have high hopes for Hamilton and Ferrari? F1 Q&A
[7 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

* England squad not 'political spokespeople' - PFA chief
[0 hours old]: England's players are worried about being turned into "political spokespeople" at the World Cup, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association says.

* In defence of Arsenal - is criticism of Premier League leaders unfair?
[0 hours old]: In defence of Arsenal - BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty asks is the criticism of the Premier League leaders unfair as they chase four trophies?

* Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
[0 hours old]: The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out

- Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[9 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

- Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
[3 hours old]: If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

- Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain
[10 hours old]: The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.

* Spring Statement 2026: Key points at a glance
[0 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves updates MPs on her plans for the economy, as the latest forecasts are unveiled.

- Heating oil prices rise by more than £100 amid Middle East conflict
[2 hours old]: Global oil prices spike after Iran launched strikes across the Middle East in response to attacks by the US and Israel.

- Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
[6 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

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. What Is Trump’s Endgame For War In Iran?
[20 hours old]: Trump says he took the “last best chance” to hit Iran.

. Global News Podcast: Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
[33 hours old]: Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

. Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal
[20 hours old]: Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.

. Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes
[16 hours old]: The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[27 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
[40 hours old]: Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

. Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
[86 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

. A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
[52 hours old]: The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.

. Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?
[53 hours old]: Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.

. Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates
[17 hours old]: Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

. The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
[80 hours old]: For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

. Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
[82 hours old]: The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[89 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
[93 hours old]: Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

. Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
[110 hours old]: The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

. Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
[94 hours old]: The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

. Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
[96 hours old]: The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

. Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
[101 hours old]: Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

. Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop
[97 hours old]: Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

. Paramount set for 1bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
[106 hours old]: Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[32 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[110 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[134 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[182 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[206 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[278 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[350 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[364 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[446 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[456 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[446 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[470 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[518 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Tax reform calculator launched in Guernsey
[22 hours old]: P&R creates a tax reform calculator for households to see how proposals could affect them.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2255 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?
[2366 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
[2454 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?

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[78 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[98 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[115 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[145 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.