The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.
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The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.
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Temperatures peaked above 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday but it will feel much fresher on Thursday and for the rest of the week.
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Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.
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The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.
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Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
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Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.
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The Springwell solar farm in North Kesteven would cover an area the size of 1,700 football pitches.
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The court hears he was caught by MI5 operatives in a supermarket car park trying to buy the gun.
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Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
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Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.
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An MP welcomes the investment but says more needs to be done so industry can stay afloat.
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The broadcast of a racial slur broke editorial standards, the corporation's complaints unit concludes.
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The former DJ, who was sacked by the BBC last month, was due to appear on the show's celebrity spin-off.
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John Luper died at his home after robbers attacked him and tied up his wife, daughter and au pair.
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The 21-year-old died on Tuesday evening after being stabbed at the north London beauty spot.
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The now-empty mansion once hosted the Prince of Wales' investiture ball.
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Orla Wates is remembered by her mother as "beautiful, independent and very funny".
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This summer's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK.
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Steve Backshall spotted two of the UK's last surviving orcas which he described as one of his "greatest British wildlife moments".
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As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.
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The BBC's Vanessa Clarke talks through the government's new advice for children using screens.
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The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.
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From fashion diplomacy in the US to a transparent raincoat, the late Queen's style was a powerful formula.
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Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.
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Resident doctors in England are striking between 7 and 13 April, the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
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Jodie Morrow went to the police after being harassed, but later found herself in custody.
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The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the field for Saturday's race at Aintree.
BBC News - Published Wed Apr 8 2026 16:31    View Full Story...

John Luper died at his home after robbers attacked him and tied up his wife, daughter and au pair.
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Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.
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The cameraman and photographer won eight Emmy Awards for his work on acclaimed series like Blue Planet alongside Sir David Attenborough.
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Jay Bayliss is unfit to face criminal proceedings but successfully reapplied for his driving licence.
BBC News - Published Wed Apr 8 2026 22:51    View Full Story...

Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
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Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.
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Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.
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Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.
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Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
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Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
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UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.
BBC News - Published Wed Apr 8 2026 14:29    View Full Story...

Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
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The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
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India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.
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The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
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The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.
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The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 7 2026 22:02    View Full Story...

The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
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The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
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Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 7 2026 11:10    View Full Story...

India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
BBC News - Published Tue Apr 7 2026 02:21    View Full Story...

Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
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The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
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The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
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Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.
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The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.
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It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
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Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.
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Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
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Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
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Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
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Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.
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Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?
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Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
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Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
BBC News - Published Tue Mar 31 2026 10:47    View Full Story...

Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.
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Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.
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Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.
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Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?
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The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
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Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
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How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
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Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
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The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
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Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
BBC News - Published Thu Apr 9 2026 00:03    View Full Story...

The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.
BBC News - Published Wed Apr 8 2026 15:26    View Full Story...

A new government fund launched on 1 April will provide financial support for households on heating oil.
BBC News - Published Wed Apr 8 2026 14:51    View Full Story...

Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
BBC News - Published Wed Apr 8 2026 12:09    View Full Story...

Stratford Foodbank is preparing to move to a larger unit, to meet growing demand for its services.
BBC News - Published Wed Apr 8 2026 12:06    View Full Story...

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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The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
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Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
BBC News - Published Mon Dec 22 2025 00:03    View Full Story...

Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.
BBC News - Published Wed Apr 8 2026 11:15    View Full Story...

Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
BBC News - Published Thu Apr 2 2026 17:11    View Full Story...

A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
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Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.
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The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.
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