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Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 
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Watch: Drop in small boats crossings forces smugglers to adapt (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats.
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UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
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King hails 'unprecedented' Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry.
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Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
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The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why?
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US sailors go shopping and bar-hopping in Thailand after 250-day voyage (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC's Jonathan Head.
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Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.
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B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
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Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death confirmed (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County.
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‘I'd be the last to know’: Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan reports (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The stars of Netflix's The Gentlemen season two reacted to the swirling rumours that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex may be joining the cast.
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How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.
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What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry? (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum.
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Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.
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Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
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The Papers: 'City warns Burnham' and 'One in the eye' (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Several of the papers home in on a warning to Andy Burnham from the City of London.
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'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections? (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
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Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
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Watch: Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
President Donald Trump said he was not a fan of the couple and added that they treated the Royal Family with "great disrespect".
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Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
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EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
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Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
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Widow whose husband died after falling into slurry pit warns of pressure on farmers (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Margaret Owen said it seemed "things are getting worse" after a rise in deaths on British farms.
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Boulter wins one game in 58-minute US Open defeat (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
British number one Katie Boulter is dumped out in the second round of the US Open as she wins just one game in a 58-minute demolition by Karolina Muchova.
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Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.
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Keir Starmer resigns (again) (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down as an MP triggering a by-election.
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Americanswers! Could Zohran Mamdani serve in a Democrat White House? (Mon, 31 Aug 2026)
And, why did Justin call Donald Trump from a train?
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The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed (Mon, 31 Aug 2026)
Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns
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Man City buy costly new midfield - but have they overlooked Haaland cover? (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Manchester City have completed a squad overhaul including a fully revamped midfield to the tune of a Premier League record £458m, but that eyewatering number does not tell the full story.
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Ashes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is critical of a 43% ticket price increase for next year's men's Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
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Boulter wins one game in 58-minute US Open defeat (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
British number one Katie Boulter is dumped out in the second round of the US Open as she wins just one game in a 58-minute demolition by Karolina Muchova.
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Ranking the most game-changing transfers in Premier League history (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Some transfers take time to bed in, others prove instant game-changers - here are the top 10 signings of the Premier League era that moved the needle.
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'What kind of question is that?' - Sabalenka spiky after ruthless win (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka cruises into the US Open third round before a spiky exchange with a journalist.
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Alcaraz 'stays calm' in US Open fightback (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fights back from a set down to reach the US Open third round on his injury comeback.
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Brand sacks execs over ad showing woman pushed over (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
American brand Good Good sacks three senior executives following a backlash over an advert showing a woman being pushed to the ground.
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BBC News

Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 
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King hails 'unprecedented' Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry.
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Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.
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Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed as coronary artery disease (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County.
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How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.
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B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
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‘I'd be the last to know’: Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan reports (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The world premiere for series 2 of the Netflix drama took place on Wednesday night in London.
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Four in court over murder of baby stabbed to death (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Four people, aged between 19 and 38, appear in court charged with murdering the newborn.
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Letby 'boyfriend' doctor named as court order lifted (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Dr Mark Deakin, a consultant at Alder Hey hospital, was described as Letby's "boyfriend" during her trial.
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About 700 prisoners to be freed on 1 October under revised early release plans (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The new plan shows Andy Burnham's government kept the promised original schedule of how and when offenders will leave jail.
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Four arrested over woman's murder 32 years ago (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Police said advances in forensic science and a review of evidence had led to the development.
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Woman died of heatstroke climbing Yr Wyddfa, inquest hears (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Sophie Goodyer-Bird, 35, died while climbing Yr Wyddfa in July, an inquest opening hears.
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Man found guilty of killing his dad in pub garden (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Martin Greensmith had only learnt Steven Shevels was his dad shortly before the fatal encounter.
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Farage tells BBC 'we live in a complainants' society' after questions over Reform funding (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".
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Nottingham attacks families not told 'stalker' had violent past (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Nottinghamshire Police received a complaint and has referred the matter to the IOPC.
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Family of murdered Stacy Hunter say new misogyny bill would not have protected her (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
First Minister John Swinney said he wanted to use his role to tackle violence against women.
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Inquest opens into death of family in Shoreham (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Hussam El-Khawas, Zeina Alayan and their two daughters died after getting into difficulty in the sea.
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UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.
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Pub's 'beloved' manager stabbed to death in Germany (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Rebecca Bullock, 31, was attacked at Rosenheim station on Sunday.
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Missing British trekker's body found in Pakistan (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The 30-year-old from Birmingham went missing on Saturday as he was descending from Musa Ka Musala.
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Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.
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Watch: Notting Hill Carnival celebrates 60th anniversary (Mon, 31 Aug 2026)
The three-day event saw dancers in extravagant outfits parading the streets of west London to celebrate Caribbean arts and culture.
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'It's destroying our town': Residents tell of concern after violent incidents near Middlesbrough (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
Residents near Middlesbrough have told the BBC of their concern after a spate of violent incidents in their area.
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Video appears to show police chase minutes before fatal A66 crash (Sat, 22 Aug 2026)
Several police vehicles are seen chasing a car just three minutes before the crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough.
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Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine? (Mon, 24 Aug 2026)
Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Watch: What will happen to Harry and Meghan's security arrangements? (Thu, 20 Aug 2026)
Prince Harry and Meghan are expected to remain private individuals, but security has long been a point of tension.
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Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
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The Papers: 'City warns Burnham' and 'One in the eye' (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Several of the papers home in on a warning to Andy Burnham from the City of London.
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Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.
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Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.
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People just brazenly ask: 'Have you got any cheap tobacco?' (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Mohammed Rajak says shops selling illicit tobacco and vapes are the biggest threat to his business.
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Met Police failed me for decades, says abuse survivor (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
A woman who was drugged and raped from the age of 15 speaks publicly for the first time about how the police failed her.
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Owners call for 'right to challenge' property service charges after fees treble (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The owners of the leasehold flats pay for the maintenance, repairs and management of shared areas.
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Glasgow City Council at 'critical' point over £110m budget gap (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The Accounts Commission warns "robust oversight" is needed to tackle a £110m budget gap spanning the next two financial years.
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Widow whose husband died after falling into slurry pit warns of pressure on farmers (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Margaret Owen said it seemed "things are getting worse" after a rise in deaths on British farms.
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BBC News

B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
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Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
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'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections? (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
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How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.
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Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"
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Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
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Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
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Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.
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Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal? (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
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Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
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Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".
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Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
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Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me? (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
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Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.
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Will self-flying planes transform the skies? (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
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'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites (Mon, 31 Aug 2026)
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
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Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
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How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
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Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
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'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips (Tue, 25 Aug 2026)
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
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Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider (Tue, 25 Aug 2026)
Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
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How landscape gardening is being electrified (Fri, 21 Aug 2026)
The switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
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How much should you give towards a leaving gift? (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.
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Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
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'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections? (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
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Former boxer to host annual school uniform giveaway (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Ex-Commonwealth lightweight champion Tommy Coyle is running the event in Hull for the seventh year.
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VAT cuts won't lower prices for customers, say NI hospitality leaders (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
A Londonderry hotel manager said it would be "disingenuous" to suggest a VAT cut would help lower prices
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters (Thu, 23 Jul 2026)
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension (Wed, 01 Jul 2026)
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash (Thu, 11 Jun 2026)
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
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How the High Street became a window on our political instability (Mon, 08 Jun 2026)
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil (Thu, 28 May 2026)
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
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How much should you give towards a leaving gift? (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.
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'We've raided this shop many times - we keep finding fake cigarettes' (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
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The struggle to shut down the illegal tobacco trade (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
There's been an “explosion” in the sale of illegal tobacco in Scotland, according to Trading Standards.
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Business Daily (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Poppi founder Allison Ellsworth: Cider vinegar, Shark Tank and riding the 'wellness wave'
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The Interview (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Economist Daron Acemoglu on liberal democracy in crisis and how AI could make it worse
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BBC News

Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.
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Reform up against 'complainants' society', Farage tells BBC (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".
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Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.
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Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.
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Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was offering "more government control, more taxes and more politicians", as he addressed MPs for the first time as PM.
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Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.
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UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.
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Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
The UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel.
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Fatal crash police get £2m to tackle serious crime (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The home secretary says the money will help support Cleveland Police in the wake of the A66 crash.
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Tice defends Reform UK-led councils over tax rises and cuts (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Reform UK's deputy leader says the party has been "financially prudent" in local government.
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Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme to free inmates.
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Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".
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New laws planned to tackle rogue funeral firms (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
The government plans to regulate undertakers after the jailing of Hull funeral director Robert Bush.
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Burghart becomes Tory deputy leader in major reshuffle (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
The move completes a shake-up of Kemi Badenoch's top team ahead of the party's conference in October.
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Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan (Mon, 31 Aug 2026)
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
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Cleverly accuses Burnham of 'war on London' (Mon, 31 Aug 2026)
Sir James Cleverly resigned from the shadow cabinet on Saturday to run for mayor of London.
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Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems (Mon, 31 Aug 2026)
A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.
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PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme (Sun, 30 Aug 2026)
Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.
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Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.
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PM stands 'full square behind' Good Friday Agreement (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
Sir Chris Bryant clarifies comments made by the prime minister on Thursday that a border poll is "off the table".
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Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.
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Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.
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Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament (Sat, 29 Aug 2026)
The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.
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South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.
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FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill published (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
The draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.
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UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.
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Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
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Burnham's PMQs debut shows the challenge of delivering new style of politics (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.
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Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
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Five takeaways from Burnham's Commons debut as PM (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
The prime minister's first appearance in Parliament comes more than six weeks after he entered No 10.
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Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost? (Sun, 30 Aug 2026)
The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.
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We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it (Sat, 29 Aug 2026)
Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.
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UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most (Mon, 24 Aug 2026)
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.
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What has happened in Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power? (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
Plaid ministers say they are making good progress but the opposition say little has been achieved.
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The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough (Thu, 20 Aug 2026)
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.
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How one man gets new laws passed - again and again (Wed, 19 Aug 2026)
Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?
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Meet the men applying for the 'hardest job in British politics' (Thu, 20 Aug 2026)
Labour MSPs Michael Marra and Joe Fagan are making their pitches as they aim to succeed Anas Sarwar.
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I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me (Sun, 16 Aug 2026)
Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
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Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
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Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances (Fri, 14 Aug 2026)
Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?
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Who voted for Count Binface and why? (Sat, 15 Aug 2026)
Cheaper Flakes and using Adele to fund the NHS - voters on why they support a man dressed as a bin.
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Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage? (Fri, 14 Aug 2026)
As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
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What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win? (Fri, 14 Aug 2026)
The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.
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Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma (Tue, 11 Aug 2026)
The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.
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Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.
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What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now? (Tue, 04 Aug 2026)
The PM is changing the scheme for some prisoners after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".
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Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on (Thu, 30 Jul 2026)
The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader.
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Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.
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Nigel Farage insists he's 'broken no rules' (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The Reform leader has been dogged by questions over his finances after receiving a £5 million sum from Christopher Harborne.
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Chris Mason: Will Burnham find PMQs as 'nail biting' and 'nerve wracking' as Blair did? (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Curiously, the questions at lunchtime may well feel like a minor extension of what he faced on Tuesday, the BBC's political editor writes.
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Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage? (Fri, 14 Aug 2026)
As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
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Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham (Fri, 24 Jul 2026)
The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.
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The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough (Thu, 20 Aug 2026)
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.
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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK? (Mon, 03 Aug 2026)
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
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Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massive (Sat, 01 Aug 2026)
The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.
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Our exclusive behind-the-scenes access at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM (Mon, 27 Jul 2026)
Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.
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Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham (Sat, 18 Jul 2026)
Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out
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Nigel Farage insists he's 'broken no rules' (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The Reform leader has been dogged by questions over his finances after receiving a £5 million sum from Christopher Harborne.
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Reform deputy leader defends unlicensed party (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Richard Tice says it was "a private party and it was a good party".
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'Friendly fire' at Andy Burnham's first PMQs (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Andy Burnham had his first session of Prime Minister's Questions in the role on Wednesday.
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Reform UK's Richard Tice questioned on BBC Local Radio (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Richard Tice questioned on Nigel Farage, council tax and migration on BBC Local Radio.
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Watch: What to expect from Burnham's first PMQs (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what we might see at Burnham's first PMQs on Wednesday.
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BBC News

UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
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Widow whose husband died after falling into slurry pit warns of pressure on farmers (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
Margaret Owen said it seemed "things are getting worse" after a rise in deaths on British farms.
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Will your name be the next UK storm? (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The storm name list for the next year is out. Will your name be on it?
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Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
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How a small island in Canada appeared, vanished, and was found again (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Officials in British Columbia say the floating island drifted towards the shoreline of a local lake. But its origins remain a mystery.
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Met Office: Summer 2026 was UK's hottest ever (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
The UK had a spring and summer of persistent heat with five widespread heatwaves and 40 days of temperatures above 30C (86F), smashing the previous record of 34 days.
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More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
About 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
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One still missing after Grand Canyon floods kill two and prompt rescue efforts (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Almost everyone is now accounted for after dozens of hikers were airlifted to safety, an official says.
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Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, Met Office says (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Met Office figures show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.
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Family fear for missing hydropower worker after Nepal flood (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Jit Bahadur Chaudhary was working at the hydropower site when the flood hit on Wednesday.
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The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.
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New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.
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'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope (Sun, 30 Aug 2026)
The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.
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How a small island in Canada appeared, vanished, and was found again (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Officials in British Columbia say the floating island drifted towards the shoreline of a local lake. But its origins remain a mystery.
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Rare butterfly spotted in Cornwall (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
It is believed to be one of only a handful of sightings recorded in England this year.
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Heathland plan to support two rare species of ant (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Devon Wildlife Trust says it will improve the heathland homes of the narrow-headed and erratic ants.
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Charity thanks inmates for work to save hedgehogs (Sun, 30 Aug 2026)
Prisoners in HMP La Moye make feeding and nesting boxes for Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group.
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Nature reserves spot rare species during heatwaves (Sun, 30 Aug 2026)
A wildlife trust says unusually hot weather and increased monitoring has led to interesting finds.
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Scientists may have found first hint of dark matter (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The mysterious material has eluded scientists for nearly a century.
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Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
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Is Donald Trump 'supplying all that money' to Nasa? (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
BBC Verify fact checks President Trump's funding claims about Nasa.
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Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
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'We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
Burnham said "there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my Government".
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UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
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More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected? (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
About 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.
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France relaxes strict cheese-making rules after prolonged drought (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
Makers of some of France's most famous cheeses get waivers on where herds graze due to the lack of grass.
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Fires still burn in charred landscape as focus turns to wildfire prevention (Wed, 26 Aug 2026)
The RSPB is considering measures it can take to improve resilience in the wake of a five-week long fire in the Cairngorms.
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World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows (Mon, 24 Aug 2026)
The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.
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BBC Inside Science (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
The datacentres are coming, potentially in the hundreds.
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BBC Inside Science (Thu, 20 Aug 2026)
Has a personalised cancer vaccine become reality?
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BBC Inside Science (Thu, 13 Aug 2026)
Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence.
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BBC Inside Science (Thu, 06 Aug 2026)
The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.
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First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer (Mon, 29 Jun 2026)
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
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Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica (Fri, 26 Jun 2026)
Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.
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Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site (Thu, 18 Jun 2026)
The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.
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From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon (Sun, 12 Apr 2026)
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth (Mon, 06 Apr 2026)
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.
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How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con (Thu, 30 Jul 2026)
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?
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The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off (Sun, 19 Jul 2026)
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
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After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? (Wed, 15 Jul 2026)
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
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Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero (Thu, 16 Apr 2026)
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
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Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts (Wed, 18 Mar 2026)
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
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BBC News

Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one (Thu, 03 Sep 2026)
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
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Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".
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Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after airports hack (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
The company, which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, was hacked last month.
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Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
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Will self-flying planes transform the skies? (Wed, 02 Sep 2026)
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
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AI could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20 (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
The governor of the Bank of England warned of AI's “volatility” caused by energy shocks from the US-Iran war.
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Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges (Mon, 31 Aug 2026)
Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
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I've been to Gamescom six times - here's what excited me this year (Sun, 30 Aug 2026)
The BBC's Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2.
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Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning (Fri, 28 Aug 2026)
The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.
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Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.
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Reform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features.
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What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal (Thu, 27 Aug 2026)
Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
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Tech Life (Tue, 01 Sep 2026)
AI can only communicate in languages that it's been trained on.
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Tech Life (Tue, 25 Aug 2026)
The government agency that's encouraging high-risk and high-reward research.
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Tech Life (Tue, 18 Aug 2026)
Vapour trails from aircraft contribute to warming in the atmosphere.
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Tech Life (Tue, 11 Aug 2026)
For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?
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Tech Now (Sat, 01 Aug 2026)
New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme.
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Tech Now (Sat, 25 Jul 2026)
Highlights from the Esports World Cup in Paris and how to build a gaming PC.
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Tech Now (Sat, 18 Jul 2026)
Ammie Sekhon goes behind the scenes of WWE to see the tech that supports the show.
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Tech Now (Sat, 11 Jul 2026)
Adrienne Murray has rare access to Microsoft's Quantum Lab in Denmark.
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