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- 'My dad was killed by a drug-driver. Now I want tougher laws'
[10 hours old]: Bereaved families demand roadside licence bans after drug driving deaths surge 78% in a decade.
* Gatwick Airport drop-off charge rises to £10
[0 hours old]: Drop-off fees will rise from £7 to £10 at the West Sussex airport from 6 January.
. Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
[64 hours old]: Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.
. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[419 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.
. Tube fares to go up by 5.8% in 2026
[16 hours old]: Most increases will be 20p or less and bus and tram fares will be frozen, the mayor of London says.
and in other news ...
* Flu surge a challenge for NHS 'unlike any' since pandemic, Streeting says [0 hours old]: The health secretary also warns planned strikes by resident doctors next week could be the "Jenga piece that collapses" the NHS.
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UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October [2 hours old]: The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.
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'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless [5 hours old]: A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.
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The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem [3 hours old]: With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen
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Taylor Swift shown in tears after she met Southport attack families [3 hours old]: Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.
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Stop treating so many patients, NHS managers tell hospitals [10 hours old]: Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.
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Chief of South Korea's high-stakes exam quits over 'insane' English test [11 hours old]: Some critics say the questions were unnecessarily complex, while others argue that's their intended purpose.
* King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast [0 hours old]: King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.
* Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins [0 hours old]: The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year and also picks up prizes for music and performance.
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Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel [4 hours old]: The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.
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Trump's Gaza peace plan struggles to progress as Israel and Hamas face tough choices [5 hours old]: Getting both sides to move onto the second stage is a huge challenge for Washington, as Gazans continue to suffer the longer it takes.
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Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter [2 hours old]: NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.
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Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine? [15 hours old]: Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.
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Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum' [10 hours old]: Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.
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Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case? [5 hours old]: The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.
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Secret £3.5m cannabis farm that stood out like a 'beacon' in sleepy village [1 hours old]: They had hired two men to help, and were making products such as cannabis-infused chocolate bars.
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Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China's schools for 'rebellious' teens [11 hours old]: Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help.
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The nuclear power station on the front line of an election battle [5 hours old]: Scotland's last operational plant, at Torness in East Lothian, is scheduled to cease operating in 2030.
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Boys to be focus of UK's strategy on violence against women [5 hours old]: Changing attitudes among boys and young men will be central to the government's plan, the BBC is told.
* Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99 [0 hours old]: Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.
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Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak [3 hours old]: The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting
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Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend [4 hours old]: Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.
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Guinness canning factory staff begin eight-day strike - but firm says no disruption to supplies [2 hours old]: About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.
* Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls [0 hours old]: The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.
* Councils to get £3bn for thousands more school spaces for Send pupils [1 hours old]: The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England.
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How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela? [14 hours old]: And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?
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Slot to hold talks with Salah about facing Brighton [2 hours old]: Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he will speak with Mohamed Salah on Friday morning about whether he will be involved against Brighton on Saturday.
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'Nancy exposed to brutal life as Celtic manager as cup final looms' [3 hours old]: BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter, Tom English, dissects Wilfried Nancy's start as Celtic manager with the Premier Sports Cup final looming.
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Rooney 'got death threats' after making Man Utd move [4 hours old]: Former England striker Wayne Rooney says he received death threats when he made the move from boyhood club Everton to Manchester United in 2004.
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'There can only be one singer' - my secrets of successful man-management [4 hours old]: In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis looks at man-management and how dealing with unhappy players is not the only challenge a manager will face.
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From first-class cricketer to relationship expert on reality TV [4 hours old]: How a former first-class cricketer from New Zealand became one of television's most recognisable personalities.
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Bronze's 'beautiful' chip features in UWCL goals of the week [2 hours old]: Strikes from Lucy Bronze, Linda Caicedo and Melchie Dumornay all feature in the best goals of the week from the Women's Champions League.
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'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make [11 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
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Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs [11 hours old]: It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.
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'No empty shelves at Christmas' as Guinness workers strike [2 hours old]: About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.
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Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech [10 hours old]: UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.
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Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules [2 hours old]: California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.
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Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' bn stablecoin crash [11 hours old]: In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.
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Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say [15 hours old]: Mike Jeffries, who was ruled "mentally incompetent" by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.
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'Pantomimes are the bedrock of regional theatre' [4 hours old]: Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.
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Food parcels help thousands at Christmas [5 hours old]: A charity is ramping up its operation in the run up to Christmas to help tackle food poverty.
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How unwanted coats are changing lives this winter [5 hours old]: Some 20,000 unwanted coats will be collected, distributed and gifted to those in need.
and in other older news ...
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Cold, 'super flu' or Covid - how to tell the difference [96 hours old]: BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
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Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision? [16 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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BBC News app [5421 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Is Flu Different This Winter? [16 hours old]: The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.
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The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning [389 hours old]: When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up
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A sensitivity reader Helen Gould speaks publicly for the first time [839 hours old]: Will a sensitivity read be enough to move on from the row?
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Documentary exposing the dark world of hostage diplomacy [461 hours old]: The documentary story of Nazanin, Anoosheh and other hostages held unjustly in Iran.
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Banks to tell you where you might invest your money [25 hours old]: Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.
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UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in [24 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.
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Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat [21 hours old]: It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.
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Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears [18 hours old]: The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.
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The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin [34 hours old]: Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.
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'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year [21 hours old]: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.
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Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries [29 hours old]: The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.
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Drax unveils plan for data centre at power station [22 hours old]: The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.
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Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain [28 hours old]: The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.
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Trump launches m 'gold card' immigration visas [34 hours old]: The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.
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Leon to close 20 stores and cut jobs in restructure [39 hours old]: The "healthier" fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.
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Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels [35 hours old]: Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.
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Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more [41 hours old]: Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law
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Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves [44 hours old]: The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".
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Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help? [106 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
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Can Japan get more female business leaders? [107 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
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Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax [131 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.
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What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular? [67 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
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How family firms can best plan for succession [203 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.
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'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it [218 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
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Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry [251 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
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OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves [250 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
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Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage [275 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
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Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation? [371 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.
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Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses [443 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
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The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers? [515 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?
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From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream [660 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.
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Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'? [572 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [308 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.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? [419 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis [507 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?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [1228 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
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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump [1414 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
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Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain [22 hours old]: Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.
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Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores [165 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.
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Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins [316 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.
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Vintage market trader retires after 60 years [335 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years
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Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you [337 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.