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Calls for Nicola Sturgeon to quit over Alex Salmond revelations (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Newly published documents have raised further questions about the Alex Salmond saga.
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Budget 2021: Furlough set to be extended - Kwasi Kwarteng (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget.
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Brazil variant: Search for mystery case narrows to 379 households (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The health secretary says 379 households in south-east England are being contacted.
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BBC Three will return to TV screens after six-year break (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The channel will make a comeback, after scoring hits with Normal People and Fleabag online.
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Covid-19: Search for Brazil variant case narrows and furlough set to continue (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening.
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Pontins used 'undesirables list' of Irish surnames (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The holiday firm promises to change after disclosure of a list to screen out Gypsies and Travellers.
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Covid-19: Details of NI lockdown exit plan revealed (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The plan for easing the coronavirus lockdown is "cautious and hopeful", the deputy first minister says.
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Manchester Arena attack: Firefighters 'felt shame' at being held back (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
A crying paramedic asked why crews were not helping at the scene of the bombing, an inquiry hears.
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2021 Rugby World Cup set to be postponed for year (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The Rugby World Cup 2021 is set to be postponed until next year following a recommendation by governing body World Rugby.
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Part-time return for all secondary pupils in Scotland from 15 March (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
As part of the phased return of pupils across Scotland, children in P4-P7 will also return full time.
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Twitch backtracks after outcry for using 'gender neutral' term 'womxn' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The streaming platform said it had changed its spelling of "women" to be more gender neutral.
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Rob James: Amateur jockey apologises for climbing on dead horse in video (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Amateur jockey Rob James apologises for a video of him climbing on to a dead horse at a training gallops.
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Human origins: 'Little Foot' fossil's big journey out of Africa (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
How the priceless skull of an ancient ancestor was brought to the UK from South Africa for study.
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Timelapse of Indonesia volcano erupting (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The latest eruption from Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra sends ash up to 5km (3.1 miles) into the air.
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Migrating flamingos turn Mumbai lakes into 'sea of pink' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Thousands of flamingos migrate to western India every year in search for food and nesting grounds.
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The new voice of The Simpsons character Dr Julius Hibbert (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Kevin Richardson is the first black actor to voice Dr Julius Hibbert on the television comedy.
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Documenting emperor penguins in Antarctica (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Stefan Christmann spent almost 15 months in Antarctica alongside 10,000 emperor penguins.
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Back to school with a little bear and his hearing aids (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
How a picture book about a little bear who discovers he is deaf tells a personal story for its creators.
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Palestinian 'Techno Queen' Sama' Abdulhadi faces court over shrine event (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
DJ Sama' Abdulhadi is facing a court hearing following a music event near a West Bank holy site.
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Love Island: South Africa's reality show is 'too white' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Viewers are asking why most contestants in the reality show are white in the majority-black country.
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Possible 'Banksy' artwork appears on Reading prison wall (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
The street art appears overnight on the side of Reading Prison which is under threat of development.
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'Undiscovered Titian painting' found in Ledbury church (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
An art historian claims to have found the Renaissance master's signature during restoration work.
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The extraordinary rise and fall of trainer Gordon Elliott (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Profile of Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott, who faces an inquiry after being pictured sat on a dead horse.
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Aston Martin: The billionaire building 'a British Ferrari' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, tells the BBC he wants to build a firm with a "luxury profile".
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Fortnite: From piano player to pro gamer - aged just eight (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Joseph Deen tells the BBC about his ambitions after signing with a professional esports team.
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Covid-19: Can more mayors heal the 'North-South divide'? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Local leaders are pushing for more devolution, as England eases out of lockdown.
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How rape allegations have rocked Australian politics (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
A political adviser's accusation has prompted other women to come forward with their own allegations.
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'Fake accounts used my pictures to sell sex' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Women tell BBC Scotland how scammers used their images on fake accounts advertising sex work websites.
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Dozens of arts freelancers lose out on Covid support over tax 'error' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Dozens of arts freelancers miss out on Covid support because of errors with their pay, Equity says.
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Syria war: 'This is the price we had to pay for freedom' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Syrian civilians describe the devastating impact 10 years of war has had on them.
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Ian St John obituary: 'An iconic Liverpool figure who went on to illuminate TV screens' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Ian St John, who has died aged 82, was one of the iconic figures in Liverpool's history before going on to enjoy a hugely successful career in TV.
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Lewis Hamilton still committed as Mercedes launch 2021 Formula 1 car (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Lewis Hamilton says he is still fully committed to success in Formula 1 despite signing only a one-year deal with Mercedes this winter.
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Victory in final India Test would cap 'unbelievable' winter for England - Crawley (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Opener Zak Crawley says there is "definitely a way back" for England as they chase victory in the final Test and a series draw.
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Six Nations 2021: What next for England after defeat against Wales? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones explores how England can move on from Six Nations defeats by Scotland and Wales.
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Ian St John: 'One of football's finest' - a tribute to Liverpool legend (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
BBC Sport pays tribute to former Liverpool and Scotland forward Ian St John, who has died at the age of 82 after a long illness.
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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen? (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor?
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Budget 2021: What we know so far about Sunak's spending plans (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
From money for the arts to help for small firms, here are the spending plans announced so far.
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Budget 2021: Five things to look out for from Rishi Sunak (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.
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Budget 2021: 'Furlough is a lifeline, I hope they extend it' (Wed, 24 Feb 2021)
More support for jobs is expected in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget, but will it be enough?
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Covid: Can I go on furlough and will it be extended? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The chancellor is being urged to extend the furlough scheme until summer at the earliest
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Coronavirus: NI's five-step plan to ease lockdown (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
BBC News NI explains the stages of the executive's plan for easing the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Coronavirus: How much will it cost the UK and how will we pay? (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
The pandemic is costing the government hundreds of billions of pounds. Where will it all come from?
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When does the stamp duty holiday in England and Northern Ireland end? (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Stamp duty changes introduced to boost the housing market are due to end in March.
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What are the Brazil, South Africa and UK variants and will vaccines work? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
More cases are being found in the UK, including a variant first seen in Brazil.
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Lockdown Learning: What educational resources are on TV, iPlayer and online? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
As schools remain closed to most pupils, the BBC is offering a wealth of educational material.
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Covid: Which areas are being mass tested for new variants? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The government hopes "surge" testing will reduce transmission of new variants of Covid-19.
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BBC News - UK

Brazil variant: Search for mystery case narrows to 379 households (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The health secretary says 379 households in south-east England are being contacted.
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Budget 2021: Furlough set to be extended - Kwasi Kwarteng (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget.
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Calls for Nicola Sturgeon to quit over Alex Salmond revelations (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Newly published documents have raised further questions about the Alex Salmond saga.
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Meghan: Mail on Sunday to appeal over privacy case (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The Duchess of Sussex is seeking up to £1.5m in legal costs from the publisher of the newspaper.
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Manchester Arena attack: Firefighters 'felt shame' at being held back (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
A crying paramedic asked why crews were not helping at the scene of the bombing, an inquiry hears.
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Downing Street: Plan to fund makeover of PM's residence 'speculation' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Tory benefactors could pay for refurbishments to Boris Johnson's residence, unconfirmed reports suggest.
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Pontins used 'undesirables list' of Irish surnames (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The holiday firm promises to change after disclosure of a list to screen out Gypsies and Travellers.
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Peter Whittingham's pub stairs fall death 'accidental' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Midfielder Peter Whittingham, 35, suffered a traumatic head injury at the pub nearly a year ago.
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Children's doctors given fabricated illness guidance (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Experts say most cases involve genuine but misplaced health anxieties, not faked illness.
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Hampshire police officer 'pretended to have cancer' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
PC Olivia Lucas exploited colleagues who held events to raise money for her, a misconduct panel says.
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Herefordshire Catholic school's sex programme under fire (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
A Fertile Heart says contraception is wrong and gay and lesbian people cannot marry or have sex.
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Dutch princess, 15, set to study in Wales (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Princess Alexia will join the heir to the Spanish throne as she pursues her studies at a south Wales college.
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Covid-19: Details of NI lockdown exit plan revealed (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The plan for easing the coronavirus lockdown is "cautious and hopeful", the deputy first minister says.
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Pupils need 'bold and ambitious' recovery plan, says tsar (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Catching up is only part of helping pupils move forward after Covid, says education recovery tsar.
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Part-time return for all secondary pupils in Scotland from 15 March (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
As part of the phased return of pupils across Scotland, children in P4-P7 will also return full time.
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Covid Brazil variant 'may spread more easily' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The first detailed studies of the P.1 variant suggest it may be up to twice as transmissible.
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Covid-19: Regular tests a 'game-changer' for schools, says science adviser (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Rapid tests will give confidence that schools can open safely, a government science adviser says.
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Covid fines for women getting hair dyed in beach car park (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
South Wales Police hands out 370 fines for Covid breaches after people flock to beauty spots.
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Covid-19: Milton Keynes Hospital wedding couple reunite at home (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
NHS staff arranged the wedding when the groom's condition deteriorated in intensive care.
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Tourism hotspots hit hard by Covid-19 jobs crisis (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Experts say the pandemic has exposed "underlying inequalities in the labour market".
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Covid-19: Walsall mum with virus meets baby for first time (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Ellie Wright holds five-week-old Leo's hand after having life-saving treatment following his birth.
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Budget 2021: Extra £1.6bn for UK's Covid vaccination rollout (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
The chancellor is to provide more funding for the programme, which has now given 20m first doses.
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Covid-19: Obby Oss celebrations cancelled (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Obby Oss festival in Padstow is cancelled for a second year because of coronavirus restrictions.
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Jobless rate around UK airports above average, say MPs (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
A report by MPs found the number of people claiming jobless benefits was much higher near the top 20 UK airports.
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Covid: 'People are tired of working from home' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Canary Wharf expects people to return to the office but may choose home working some of the time.
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Budget 2021: What we know so far about Sunak's spending plans (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
From money for the arts to help for small firms, here are the spending plans announced so far.
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In pictures: Scotland's stunning sunset (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Sundown images from BBC Weather Watchers and BBC Scotland News website readers.
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Budget 2021: Five things to look out for from Rishi Sunak (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.
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'Fake accounts used my pictures to sell sex' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Women tell BBC Scotland how scammers used their images on fake accounts advertising sex work websites.
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Covid-19: Can more mayors heal the 'North-South divide'? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Local leaders are pushing for more devolution, as England eases out of lockdown.
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Sir Keir Starmer's critics in Labour become increasingly vocal (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The Labour leader is not being strident enough in opposition, two ex-shadow ministers say.
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Dozens of arts freelancers lose out on Covid support over tax 'error' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Dozens of arts freelancers miss out on Covid support because of errors with their pay, Equity says.
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Aston Martin: The billionaire building 'a British Ferrari' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, tells the BBC he wants to build a firm with a "luxury profile".
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The Crown: Emma Corrin on finishing Diana role, Harry's comments, and Golden Globe win (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The Golden Globe winner says it "makes sense" for her to leave at the end of The Crown's fourth season.
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Back to school with a little bear and his hearing aids (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
How a picture book about a little bear who discovers he is deaf tells a personal story for its creators.
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What does Covid testing in schools look like? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
A look at how schools are preparing to welcome back most pupils on 8 March.
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Amateur Denton stargazer snaps stunning outer space images (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
A self-taught amateur space photographer captures a range of spectacular images from his garden.
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UK meteor lights up sky over parts of England (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
A meteor - which was caught on camera - was visible for around seven seconds on Sunday night.
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Prosthetist fundraising £300,000 for a bionic arm after cycling accident (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Jim Ashworth-Beaumont needs the prosthetic after being involved in a cycling accident last year.
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George Michael: Former partner Fadi Fawaz sought by police (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
An arrest warrant has been issued for hairdresser Fadi Fawaz, who failed to turn up to court.
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Coronavirus: NI's five-step plan to ease lockdown (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
BBC News NI explains the stages of the executive's plan for easing the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Welsh budget 2021: £1.1bn extra confirmed in new spending plans (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Ministers will set aside £200m for businesses and £224m for infrastructure including housing.
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Missing Wirral cat rescued from half-way down chimney (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Firefighters made a hole in the wall after Fluffy got stuck inside a chimney on Merseyside.
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BBC News - Business

Budget 2021: What we know so far about Sunak's spending plans (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
From money for the arts to help for small firms, here are the spending plans announced so far.
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Pontins used 'undesirables list' of Irish surnames (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The holiday firm promises to change after disclosure of a list to screen out Gypsies and Travellers.
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Unions fear huge job losses as 'saviour of steel' hits crisis (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Unions fear for 5,000 jobs in UK steel and engineering as owner Sanjeev Gupta hits financial crisis.
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Nike exec quits after son's trainer resale firm revealed (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
He reportedly used a credit card in her name to buy shoes for his resale company.
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Energy firms overcharged one million switching customers (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Households were overcharged by a total of £7.2m when they should have been protected from price rises.
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Budget 2021: Five things to look out for from Rishi Sunak (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.
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UK house prices see 'surprise' pick-up, says Nationwide (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
An unexpected acceleration in values last month pushed prices to a record high, the Nationwide says.
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Taylor Wimpey sets aside £125m for cladding and fire safety repairs (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The UK housebuilder sets aside more money to help bring buildings in line with latest regulations.
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Budget 2021: Furlough set to be extended - Kwasi Kwarteng (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget.
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Funerals: Cold-calling ban among plans for pre-paid services (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Stricter rules are proposed for when the sector is overseen by the UK's financial regulator.
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Aston Martin: The billionaire building 'a British Ferrari' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, tells the BBC he wants to build a firm with a "luxury profile".
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Boohoo 'not aware' of investigation after reports of US import ban (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The online clothing company is "confident" it can ensure it meets US import standards.
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Volvo Cars to go fully electric by 2030 (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The Swedish firm is to phase out all models with internal combustion engines over the next few years.
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Dozens of arts freelancers lose out on Covid support over tax 'error' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Dozens of arts freelancers miss out on Covid support because of errors with their pay, Equity says.
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Carlos Ghosn: US father and son extradited to Japan (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.
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Zoom sees more growth after 'unprecedented' 2020 (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Zoom boss calls working from home "new reality" and predicts growth - but not at last year's pace.
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Heathrow Airport seven-hour queues 'inhumane', say passengers (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Travellers complain of having to queue for up to seven hours because of new Covid measures at border control.
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Vauxhall: Business Secretary 'hopeful' over car plant future (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
The owner of the Ellesmere Port factory, which employs about 1,000 workers, is in talks with the government.
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Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac? (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.
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Teen entrepreneurs: 'My friend's pug inspired my business' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Meet three teenagers who decided to set up their own businesses in lockdown.
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala makes history at WTO (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
The former Nigerian finance minister becomes the first woman, and the first African, head of the WTO.
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'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops.
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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business' (Sun, 28 Feb 2021)
Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.
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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade (Sun, 28 Feb 2021)
A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.
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Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner' (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players?
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Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store.
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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful? (Sat, 27 Feb 2021)
Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.
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The disabled influencers making their mark on social media (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
Brands are starting to embrace social media influencers with disabilities to target the "purple pound".
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The colourful fridges popping up on American streets (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry.
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Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne? (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life.
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BBC News - UK Politics

Calls for Nicola Sturgeon to quit over Alex Salmond revelations (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Newly published documents have raised further questions about the Alex Salmond saga.
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Budget 2021: Furlough set to be extended - Kwasi Kwarteng (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Kwasi Kwarteng says help for firms and workers will continue, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil the Budget.
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Budget 2021: What we know so far about Sunak's spending plans (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
From money for the arts to help for small firms, here are the spending plans announced so far.
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Sir Keir Starmer's critics in Labour become increasingly vocal (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The Labour leader is not being strident enough in opposition, two ex-shadow ministers say.
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Downing Street: Plan to fund makeover of PM's residence 'speculation' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Tory benefactors could pay for refurbishments to Boris Johnson's residence, unconfirmed reports suggest.
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Yemen conflict: UK defends Yemeni aid cuts amid criticism from MPs (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Dominic Raab says the UK will still "do its bit" as one former minister says move is "unconscionable".
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Minister Suella Braverman's maternity cover announced (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Michael Ellis will fill in for the attorney general for the six months she is off to care for her child.
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Covid-19: Details of NI lockdown exit plan revealed (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The plan for easing the coronavirus lockdown is "cautious and hopeful", the deputy first minister says.
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World Cup 2030: UK and Republic of Ireland associations back UK government support for bid (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is the "right time" to bid to host the 2030 World Cup and the plan is backed by football associations across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
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Covid-19: Can more mayors heal the 'North-South divide'? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Local leaders are pushing for more devolution, as England eases out of lockdown.
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Brazilian variant: Hancock denies quarantine delays put lives at risk (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
It comes as the search continues for a person in England infected with the Brazilian variant.
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Budget 2021: Extra £1.6bn for UK's Covid vaccination rollout (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
The chancellor is to provide more funding for the programme, which has now given 20m first doses.
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Budget 2021: PM has 'no doubt' about strong jobs recovery (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Boris Johnson's comments come as Tory MPs lobby the Chancellor to cut rates for business in the budget
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Budget 2021: 'Now is not the time for tax rises', say MPs (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
The Treasury Committee says "significant" measures may be needed later to improve public finances.
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SNP MP Amy Callaghan returns to Commons after brain haemorrhage (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Amy Callaghan spent four months in hospital and had two life-saving surgeries after collapsing last June.
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Cumbria coal mine plan 'damaging PM's reputation' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson's tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy.
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Yemen conflict: UK cuts aid citing financial pressure from Covid (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The British government cuts relief by as much as 60%, citing financial pressure from the pandemic.
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Budget 2021: Treasury to announce £93m for 'Welsh green recovery' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Cash in UK budget announced for Holyhead hydrogen hub and Welsh rail testing centre.
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Local elections: Door-to-door campaigning to be allowed (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
Activists are urged to show "social responsibility" during campaigning for England's local elections.
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Brexit: Minister lacks 'authority' to halt work at NI border posts (Sun, 28 Feb 2021)
A Sinn Féin MP says the executive has collective legal responsibility to implement the NI Protocol.
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Windrush scandal: 'I started taking my own teeth out' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
A victim of the scandal tells the BBC how he survived on no income, as he battled for compensation.
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New non-fatal strangulation law to target domestic abusers (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Perpetrators will face up to five years in jail under a new law planned by the government.
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Budget 2021: £5bn fund to help High Street recover from Covid (Sun, 28 Feb 2021)
Grants for 700,000 firms in England come as Rishi Sunak warns of a "challenge" ahead of the Budget.
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Covid: Thousands sign petition against vaccine passports (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
More than 200,000 people are urging the government not to introduce documents offering proof of vaccination.
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Labour renews vow to keep nuclear weapons (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
The party says the Trident missile system is "non-negotiable" and pledges to support Nato.
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Covid-19: Ministers urged to ban 'reckless' evictions over rent arrears (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
A group of MPs and peers is calling for urgent action to end the Covid-19 rent debt crisis in England.
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MPs investigate ditching smart motorways (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
A coroner says the roads - where hard shoulders become lanes at busy times - create a death "risk".
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Government agrees to call pregnant women mothers (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
A bill to give ministers maternity pay will change, after peers reject the use of the term "person".
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Kemi Badenoch Twitter complaint dismissed by government (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
The equalities minister was criticised after publishing a journalist's emails on Twitter.
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Kwarteng on Budget 2021: Chancellor to extend furlough (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said the Chancellor is set to extend the furlough scheme.
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Boris Johnson says there is ‘no reason’ to think vaccine won’t work against Brazil variant (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Boris Johnson says the UK has "one of the toughest border regimes in the world" at stopping variants.
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Anneliese Dodds on what chancellor should do in Budget (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
The shadow chancellor says Wednesday's Budget's is a "test of character for Rishi Sunak".
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We need to find variant case 'as soon as possible' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says authorities are working to locate a person with a concerning variant of coronavirus.
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Rishi Sunak: 'Shock to economy won't be fixed overnight' (Sun, 28 Feb 2021)
The Chancellor says he wants to level with people about the economic challenges ahead.
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Budget 2021: Five things to look out for from Rishi Sunak (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Tax rises and an extension of Covid support are both tipped to be announced in this week’s Budget.
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Has support for the SNP and independence slipped? (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Polling expert Prof John Curtice looks at whether the Salmond inquiry has affected attitudes towards the governing party.
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Freeports: What are they and will they make the UK money? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The government says the low-tax zones will boost struggling parts of the UK, but not everyone agrees.
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Salmond and Sturgeon: What is the controversy all about? (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
Two central characters in the Scottish independence movement are in a bitter dispute.
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Anas Sarwar: Who is the new Scottish Labour leader? (Sat, 27 Feb 2021)
Anas Sarwar takes charge of Scottish Labour just 10 weeks before the next Scottish Parliament election.
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'Vaccine passports': Will I need one for going out, work and travel? (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
The government is reviewing whether venues can ask for proof of vaccination or a negative test.
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Government urged to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot work as tutors (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
There has been an increase in private tuition during the pandemic but concerns remain about the checks in place.
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What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown? (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The prime minister has announced a plan for how the lockdown will be lifted in England.
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Lockdown review: What are the risks of schools, pubs and shops reopening? (Tue, 23 Feb 2021)
Lockdown in England and Scotland will be lifted in stages - what are the risks associated with relaxing certain restrictions?
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What next for PM's Union plan as second adviser quits? (Sat, 20 Feb 2021)
The PM is looking for his third head of the Union unit in as many weeks after Oliver Lewis resigned.
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Future generations bill sounds 'namby pamby' but it's start, says Lord Bird (Sat, 20 Feb 2021)
The man behind the magazine wants a new law to protect future generations - but is anyone listening?
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Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive? (Thu, 18 Feb 2021)
Some UK customers have been hit by extra charges since Brexit but why?
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University watchdog faces 'impartiality' questions (Fri, 19 Feb 2021)
Lord Wharton is also a paid adviser to an energy firm trying to build through a university's land.
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Long Covid: 'I can't walk 10m without a rest' (Thu, 18 Feb 2021)
Three people tell the BBC how the condition has affected their physical and mental health.
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Neonatal pay: 'I was cheated out of time with my premature baby’ (Sun, 14 Feb 2021)
Campaigners and MPs are calling on the government to bring in pay and leave for parents of neonatal babies.
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Nigel Farage's anti-lockdown party: Future force or busted flush? (Fri, 12 Feb 2021)
Nigel Farage is hoping lockdown sceptics will rally behind Reform UK - successor to the Brexit Party.
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Cumbria coal mine: What is the controversy about? (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Cumbrian councillors are reviewing their support for a controversial coal mine near Whitehaven.
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Covid: Do all tier 3 area workers get 80% of their wages? (Wed, 21 Oct 2020)
The prime minister claims workers will get 80% of their wages. Will they?
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BBC News - Science & Environment

Human origins: 'Little Foot' fossil's big journey out of Africa (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
How the priceless skull of an ancient ancestor was brought to the UK from South Africa for study.
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Documenting emperor penguins in Antarctica (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Stefan Christmann spent almost 15 months in Antarctica alongside 10,000 emperor penguins.
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Letter demands action over 'UK nature in freefall' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Wildlife experts urge the prime minister to step up action on the loss of species in the UK.
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Cumbria coal mine plan 'damaging PM's reputation' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson's tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy.
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Biden urged to back AI weapons to counter China and Russia threats (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
A long-awaited report says the US president should ignore calls for a ban on autonomous weapons.
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Radar images capture new Antarctic mega-iceberg (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Spacecraft that can see through cloud get their first good look at the frozen block known as A74.
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UK meteor spotted above Midsomer Norton and Bath (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Social media users reported seeing a 'flash' with a 'tail of orange light' in the night sky.
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Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery (Sat, 27 Feb 2021)
The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say.
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Aberdeen physicist behind first full-body MRI scanner dies (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
Prof John Mallard, formerly of Aberdeen University, was known for his pioneering work in medical imaging.
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Mary Anning: Fossil hunter celebrated with Jurassic 50p coins (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
The 19th Century fossil hunter's achievements were often overlooked during her own lifetime.
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How Bitcoin's vast energy use could burst its bubble (Sat, 27 Feb 2021)
Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?
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Climate change: Carbon emission promises 'put Earth on red alert' (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
Nations' current carbon-cutting plans will not keep global temperature rise below 1.5C, the UN says.
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National Trust to plant blossom trees in cities (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees to create new green spaces.
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Most pheasants sold for food 'contain lead shot' (Wed, 24 Feb 2021)
Scientists say a pledge by shooting groups to phase out lead shot has had no detectable effect.
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How 30,000 elephant 'selfies' will help in conservation (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
Researchers are developing new technology to help reduce human-elephant conflicts.
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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads (Fri, 26 Feb 2021)
Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.
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Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline (Tue, 23 Feb 2021)
Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers.
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US rejoins Paris accord: Biden's first act sets tone for ambitious approach (Fri, 19 Feb 2021)
Re-joining the Paris climate pact is a symbolic and practical first step for the Biden White House.
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Video shows Perseverance rover's dramatic Mars landing (Mon, 22 Feb 2021)
The Perseverance robot is seen touching down on the Red Planet in a whirl of dust and grit.
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Yungblud 'honoured' to have David Bowie cover played on Mars (Fri, 19 Feb 2021)
Nasa told the singer they would play his cover of David Bowie's Life On Mars as they landed
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Hayley Arceneaux: Cancer survivor joins first all-civilian space mission (Mon, 22 Feb 2021)
The SpaceX mission will make Hayley Arceneaux the first person with a prosthesis to visit space.
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Key questions about Nasa's next Mars rover (Fri, 19 Feb 2021)
We answer some common questions about the American Perseverance rover mission to Mars.
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Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life (Fri, 24 Jul 2020)
If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it?
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Mars landings: How many landings on Mars? (Fri, 19 Feb 2021)
With two missions to land on Mars in 2021, Laura Foster looks back at all the previous attempts.
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AI conquers challenge of 1980s platform games (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
A computer program that can solve 1980s exploration games could help improve robot intelligence.
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Foot-and-mouth outbreak's parallels with Covid pandemic (Fri, 19 Feb 2021)
Twenty years on from the start of the foot-and-mouth crisis, the Covid parallels appear stark.
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Nasa's pioneering black women (Sat, 13 Feb 2021)
The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme.
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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film? (Sun, 21 Feb 2021)
Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.
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Smart materials: From tiny robots to colour-swapping clothes (Thu, 18 Feb 2021)
A report examines the potential of materials that can change shape, adapt and repair themselves.
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Stonehenge: Did the stone circle originally stand in Wales? (Fri, 12 Feb 2021)
Archaeologists now believe the stone circle stood 150 miles from its current location in Wiltshire.
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Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss (Mon, 15 Feb 2021)
As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers.
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BBC News - Technology

Contraception app Natural Cycles swipes at new rival from Clue (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The founder of Natural Cycles criticises the approval of Clue Birth Control in the US.
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Twitch backtracks after outcry for using 'gender neutral' term 'womxn' (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The streaming platform said it had changed its spelling of "women" to be more gender neutral.
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City scraps influencer plan for George Floyd murder trial (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Minneapolis was planning to pay social media influencers to post "city-approved" messages.
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Anti-Covid vaccine tweets face five-strikes ban policy (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Twitter warns users who post Covid vaccine-related misinformation that they face permanent bans.
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Fortnite: From piano player to pro gamer - aged just eight (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
Joseph Deen tells the BBC about his ambitions after signing with a professional esports team.
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Biden urged to back AI weapons to counter China and Russia threats (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
A long-awaited report says the US president should ignore calls for a ban on autonomous weapons.
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Last of Us 2 leads Bafta Games Awards nominations (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
With 13 nominations, the action-adventure horror game has the most nominations in history.
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Volvo Cars to go fully electric by 2030 (Tue, 02 Mar 2021)
The Swedish firm is to phase out all models with internal combustion engines over the next few years.
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Recipeasly: Food website removed after blogger backlash (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Copying content without consent could be a breach of copyright, lawyers say.
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Zoom sees more growth after 'unprecedented' 2020 (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Zoom boss calls working from home "new reality" and predicts growth - but not at last year's pace.
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'Drunk' robot vacuums spark complaints from owners (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Some Roombas have been behaving strangely following a recent software update from parent company iRobot.
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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business' (Sun, 28 Feb 2021)
Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.
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Military trials training for missions in virtual reality (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
BBC's Zoe Kleinman experiences software which creates virtual training simulations for the military.
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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful? (Sat, 27 Feb 2021)
Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.
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Explore the Cairngorms - in Minecraft (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
The landscape has been recreated to help young people understand how to run a national park.
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BBC Micro at 40: How it inspired a generation of coders (Wed, 24 Feb 2021)
Launched in the 1980s the Computer Literacy Project helped people understand the world of computing.
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'My campaign outperformed non-disabled influencers' (Thu, 25 Feb 2021)
Disabled influencer Pippa Stacey says "brands are beginning to see our value".
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'Fake accounts used my pictures to sell sex' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
Women tell BBC Scotland how scammers used their images on fake accounts advertising sex work websites.
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Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work? (Sat, 27 Feb 2021)
There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app.
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Are in-app purchases ruining mobile video games? (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
How mobile games make money is a big talking point on the latest episode of gaming podcast Press X to Continue.
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'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots' (Mon, 01 Mar 2021)
A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops.
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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon (Sat, 27 Feb 2021)
Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.
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