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- Spat at, attacked and threatened by schoolkids - life as a bus driver in Britain
[7 hours old]: The BBC has spoken to passengers, transport staff and bus drivers about a growing national trend of antisocial behaviour on public transport.

- Brief encounter on train leads to marriage proposal
[7 hours old]: Wedding plans are now moving full steam ahead for a couple who met on a 23:09 LNR service.

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

. Date set for challenge over second Gatwick runway
[19 hours old]: A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days.

. Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
[29 hours old]: The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

. Mike Ashley's Frasers group buys shopping centre
[27 hours old]: The shopping centre in the old GWR railway works attracts more than three million visitors a year.

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

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* British paratrooper who died in Ukraine named
[0 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to Lance Corporal George Hooley, who the Ministry of Defence say died in a "tragic accident" away from the front lines.

* Man guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend's sister and three children in house fire
[0 hours old]: Bryonie Gawith and her children Denisty, Oscar and Aubree Birtle died in their home in Bradford.

* Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55
[0 hours old]: The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

- Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
[8 hours old]: Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.

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

* Taliban warn Afghans who wore 'un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders outfits
[0 hours old]: The friends were warned their clothing was "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values", a Taliban spokesman told the BBC.

- Can you solve GCHQ's Christmas code-cracking challenge?
[2 hours old]: Do you have what it takes to crack GCHQ's Christmas codes?

- US could ask UK tourists for five-year social media history before entry
[2 hours old]: The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.

* Nobel Peace Prize winner's daughter accepts award on her behalf
[0 hours old]: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is reportedly safe and on her way to Oslo.

- Madeleine McCann's father tells BBC how his family was hounded by press
[4 hours old]: Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.

- How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow
[13 hours old]: In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.

* US jets tracked circling Gulf of Venezuela as tensions mount
[1 hours old]: The F/A-18 Super Hornets appear on flight tracking sites near Maracaibo, Venezuela's second-largest city.

- 'Battle of the Sexes' will not damage women's sport - Sabalenka
[3 hours old]: Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defend their controversial Battle of the Sexes-style match, saying the "fun" event will attract new fans to tennis.



- 'It's insulting they think we can't handle it': The Australian teens banned from social media
[8 hours old]: Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?

- My dad abused 130 boys - learning the truth was horrifying
[12 hours old]: The daughter of serial abuser John Smyth says time has not diminished the "horror" of his actions.

- Kate Winslet says her family never watch The Holiday
[5 hours old]: The Oscar-winning star says watching herself on screen is "an excruciating experience."

- Biggest rule change ever and Brit teen - what's new in Formula 1 in 2026?
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport runs down the key things to look out for in the 2026 season, including fresh regulations, a new team and a British rookie joining the grid.

- How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up
[6 hours old]: When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.

* Ukraine 'ready for elections' if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says
[0 hours old]: He was speaking after US President Donald Trump repeated claims Kyiv was "using war" to avoid elections.

* Russell Crowe says Gladiator II creators misunderstood what made original 'special'
[0 hours old]: The actor isn't entertained by how the sequel changed his character with the big reveal

- Meghan sends letter to estranged father in hospital
[3 hours old]: A letter from Meghan to her estranged dad Thomas Markle is "now safely in his hands".

- McDonald's pulls AI Christmas ad after backlash
[1 hours old]: McDonald's said the moment served as "an important learning" as it explored "the effective use of AI".

- French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part'
[8 hours old]: The US's new National Security Strategy suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure".

- The man behind the headlines - Salah, by Klopp, Diaz and more
[6 hours old]: BBC Sport explores Mohamed Salah's personality with help from the people who know him best.

- Biggest rule change ever and Brit teen - what's new in F1 in 2026?
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport runs down the key things to look out for in the 2026 season, including fresh regulations, a new team and a British rookie joining the grid.

- BBC to show Scotland's first World Cup game since 1998
[2 hours old]: The BBC will broadcast Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998, when they take on Haiti on 14 June, plus their final group match against Brazil and England's group match against Ghana.

- Sledged on the beach - England's break in Noosa
[7 hours old]: England cannot escape Australian sledging on their break from the Ashes series in the beach town of Noosa.

- 'I was poisoning myself before endurance events'
[6 hours old]: Ironman world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay believes she was poisoning her body when carb-loading before she knew she was coeliac.

- 'A sense of panic' - what's going on in Turkish football?
[2 hours old]: A wide-ranging investigation into illegal gambling involving figures in Turkish football is underway with hundreds of players, club owners and referees under scrutiny, BBC Sport looks at what's going on.

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

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

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

- Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
[15 hours old]: It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.

* Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win?
[0 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

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and in other older news ...

. The 'bold and compelling' sculptures that earned Nnena Kalu a historic Turner Prize win
[17 hours old]: Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.

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. Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?
[22 hours old]: Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.

. Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?
[28 hours old]: The world’s first social media ban for under 16’s starts this week – will it succeed?

. A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
[684 hours old]: The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights

. A festive classic, now available on BBC iPlayer
[541 hours old]: Two women swap homes for the holidays and find unexpected romance and self-discovery.

. Is AI in recruitment a 'race to the bottom'?
[37 hours old]: AI helps jobseekers to apply for hundreds of roles, meanwhile employers use AI to filter them.

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

. Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
[20 hours old]: One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.

. Starbucks workers and unions in UK to join protests in support of striking US baristas
[21 hours old]: Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

. Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules
[20 hours old]: An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.

. Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026
[21 hours old]: It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt - Google Glass - was pulled in 2015.

. Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed under Magnum, says co-founder
[29 hours old]: Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.


. AI tools transform Christmas gifting as shoppers turn to chatbots
[31 hours old]: Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.

. Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China
[35 hours old]: Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.

. Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
[40 hours old]: The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

. Sweaty Betty in new dispute over ad slogans
[43 hours old]: A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.

. 50,000 new apprenticeships promised in youth employment push
[47 hours old]: Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.

. Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew
[45 hours old]: The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.

. I lost £13k after my second-hand car turned out to be a clone
[44 hours old]: Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.

. Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
[49 hours old]: The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.

. Trump says bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'
[51 hours old]: The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[709 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[805 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[829 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[877 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. 'Second home' pub opens as a warm space
[31 hours old]: The Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say it's cheaper to be there than heat a home.

. 'Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare'
[37 hours old]: Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

. Drop in cream sales at dairy as shoppers cut back
[46 hours old]: Guernsey Dairy's production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives

. Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank
[78 hours old]: Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.

. Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand
[102 hours old]: Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[262 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[374 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[461 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1183 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1369 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

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

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

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

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

. BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
[306 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.