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- Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered
[10 hours old]: The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.


- Air India grounds Boeing jet after pilot flags possible fuel control switch defect
[1 hours old]: The grounding comes amid an investigation into a crash last year involving an aircraft of the same model.

. Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?
[22 hours old]: Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.

. West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned network
[102 hours old]: The transport secretary says thousands of rail passengers will be using public services from Sunday.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[562 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans
[156 hours old]: The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

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- Sarah Ferguson's charity to close days after new Epstein revelations
[10 hours old]: Sarah's Trust announced it was shutting "for the foreseeable future" after "some months" of discussion.

- Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
[3 hours old]: The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee's demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid.

* Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X
[0 hours old]: The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.

* Rape trial begins for son of Norway's crown princess in tense moment for royal family
[0 hours old]: Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.

* Red flags missed before 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose's murder, says family
[0 hours old]: Harvey Willgoose's family say they believe he would "100%" be alive if school his had acted sooner.

- UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns
[12 hours old]: Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.

- Boy arrested over pregnant woman e-bike hit-and-run
[1 hours old]: The woman later gave birth to a baby who remains in a serious condition in hospital.

* One million people missed HMRC tax return deadline
[1 hours old]: The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.

* Russian hits Ukraine energy sites in 'most powerful blow" so far this year
[0 hours old]: The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

- Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted?
[10 hours old]: Gary O'Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.

- Andrew under pressure to give evidence to US authorities
[2 hours old]: There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein's activities - but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past.

- What do emails between Mandelson and Epstein say?
[13 hours old]: Emails sent while Lord Mandelson was serving in government raise further questions about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

- Sarah Ferguson emailed Epstein while he was in prison for child sex offence, documents suggest
[9 hours old]: The former duchess contacted the disgraced financier for business advice weeks before his release, disclosed documents appear to show.

- Like a screwdriver in my face - life with 'the world's most painful known medical condition'
[6 hours old]: Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.

- The shanties in a Lagos lagoon bulldozed and burnt by authorities
[11 hours old]: Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

- Final moments of Steve Wright's first victim - and the 26-year wait for justice
[5 hours old]: The mystery of the teenager's murderer is finally solved by serial killer Wright's admission.

- 'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival
[12 hours old]: BBC research finds 40% of accredited zoos and aquariums raised financial concerns since 2022.



- Adolescence co-creator on 'remarkably tender' Lord of the Flies adaptation
[11 hours old]: Award winners Jack Thorne and Marc Munden on their adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.

- Jesy Nelson backs under-16 social media ban to protect daughters
[6 hours old]: The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.

* EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner
[0 hours old]: Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

- China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
[10 hours old]: It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.

- Chicken in many school dinners imported from China and Thailand
[5 hours old]: Chicken from thousands of miles away is particularly prevalent in some Welsh counties.

- Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company
[2 hours old]: Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than tn - will be an "innovation engine".

- Infantino 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban
[2 hours old]: Ukraine's sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.

- NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother has been abducted, sheriff suspects
[10 hours old]: "She didn't go willingly," the Arizona sheriff said of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on Saturday.

- Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
[14 hours old]: Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.

- What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have?
[4 hours old]: Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched.

- MCC change Laws of Cricket to permit previously 'illegal' bats
[1 hours old]: Changes are to be made to the Laws of Cricket to permit bats previously deemed illegal in an effort to make the game affordable for amateur players.

- Palace accused of 'messing' with McNeil mental health
[1 hours old]: Dwight McNeil's partner criticises Crystal Palace for "messing" with his mental health after the collapse of his transfer from Everton.

- Five sets for women? More entertainment? Where next for 'Glastonbury of tennis'?
[5 hours old]: Once dubbed the 'Happy Slam' by Roger Federer, the innovative Australian Open has gone from strength to strength - but there have been signs of discontent.

- The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
[12 hours old]: Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

- Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal
[5 hours old]: Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.

- Fears over impact if free car parking removed
[5 hours old]: Cornwall Council is consulting on proposals to remove free parking from 13 of its car parks.

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. Americanswers… On 5 Live! Do the new Epstein files "absolve" Trump?
[17 hours old]: And why is the president threatening to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah over an Epstein joke?

. Is Benzema joining rivals behind Ronaldo's frustration in Saudi Arabia?
[16 hours old]: Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is plunged into doubt after he is left out of their squad for Monday's Saudi Pro League game against Al-Riyadh.

. Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices
[19 hours old]: Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

. Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits
[18 hours old]: The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies.

. Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget
[22 hours old]: The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.

. Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death
[19 hours old]: Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.

. Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
[35 hours old]: Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

. Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high
[16 hours old]: Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

. French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
[45 hours old]: The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

. Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers
[44 hours old]: The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

. What's going on with the price of gold?
[24 hours old]: Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

. Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
[81 hours old]: More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

. US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show
[64 hours old]: The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

. Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly
[81 hours old]: Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.

. Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
[91 hours old]: The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

. Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit
[85 hours old]: The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

. 'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close
[93 hours old]: The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".

. Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
[96 hours old]: The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

. Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
[99 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

. Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai
[98 hours old]: The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

. Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
[59 hours old]: The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

. Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise
[50 hours old]: India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.

. Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas
[108 hours old]: Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

. Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
[85 hours old]: Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

. 'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
[132 hours old]: How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

. Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
[180 hours old]: India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

. Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
[197 hours old]: Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

. Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
[263 hours old]: Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

. AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
[276 hours old]: The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

. How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
[300 hours old]: The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

. Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
[314 hours old]: The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

. Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
[348 hours old]: A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

. 'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
[361 hours old]: The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

. How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
[443 hours old]: India has a 0m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

. 'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
[444 hours old]: AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

. Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
[492 hours old]: Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

. The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get
[23 hours old]: Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales' most deprived areas.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1580 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?
[1692 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
[1780 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
[2501 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 Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business
[94 hours old]: Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.

. The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates
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. Good Bad Billionaire
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