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- New Archbishop of Canterbury to walk 87 mile pilgrimage route ahead of installation
[7 hours old]: Dame Sarah Mullally's six-day walk begins at Southwark Cathedral and travels along the Becket Way to Canterbury Cathedral.

. Qantas agrees to pay m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
[31 hours old]: The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

. Oil price back above 0 despite deal to release record amount of reserves
[36 hours old]: It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1495 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[1977 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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- Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs
[5 hours old]: Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

- Doomed hereditary peers spy chance to stay in the Lords
[7 hours old]: The Tories are deciding which hereditary peers to keep after being offered 15 seats in a compromise deal.

- Rescuers blame weather and 'underprepared skiers' for rise in Alps avalanche deaths
[3 hours old]: The BBC joins a French Alps rescue team as the number of skiers killed this season passes 100.

- 'We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse'
[10 hours old]: Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

- Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime
[11 hours old]: A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

- Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran
[7 hours old]: BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.

- How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition
[9 hours old]: The president's most dedicated supporters are on his side - but significant numbers of Republicans have serious doubts.

- Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
[9 hours old]: The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.

- 'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers
[6 hours old]: From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.

- Why do Glasgow's historic buildings keep catching fire?
[10 hours old]: The fire that devastated a building on Union Street is the latest in a series of blazes to strike the city's historic sites.

- They were told it wasn't for girls, but these could be the future faces of F1
[6 hours old]: F1 Academy wants to nurture and develop female drivers who can compete at motorsport’s top level

- She spent 16 hours on Instagram. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame
[9 hours old]: A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

* Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor
[0 hours old]: Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema condemned a "cowardly act of aggression" towards the Jewish community.

- The Papers: Epstein files photo 'bombshell' and 'Iran war spirals'
[4 hours old]: The Middle East war and a photo Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson dominate Saturday's front pages.

- 'Hate-watch classic' War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards
[4 hours old]: Ice Cube's alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year's worst movies.

- Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment
[10 hours old]: Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.

- Maya Jama: 'My dream acting role is to play a monster or villain'
[5 hours old]: The Love Island host explains why she is keen to move into acting after joining the cast of The Gentlemen.

- 'Tigers and flies': Millions of officials later, why is Xi's corruption purge still going?
[10 hours old]: Critics say Xi's purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

- My stalker tricked random men into turning up at house for sex
[5 hours old]: A family were visited by strange men, who had seen adverts created by Declan Guess for "fun and sex" online.

- Charges dropped against US teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
[6 hours old]: The teacher's family had asked for charges, including one of homicide, to be dropped "to prevent a separate tragedy from occuring" over the prank turned fatal.

- F1 races in Middle East to be cancelled because of war in Iran
[15 hours old]: The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.

- Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists
[14 hours old]: Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.

- Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking .6m
[11 hours old]: The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.

- 'Scotland's wild ride from false dawns and fatalism to tilt at history'
[15 hours old]: Scotland spent decades staring in the window as Ireland and Wales partied in the Six Nations. In Dublin on Saturday, they finally have a shot at glory.

- Wood 'improving' but thinking of life after cricket
[9 hours old]: England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.

- Aberg sets Players pace as McIlroy and Scheffler toil
[13 hours old]: Ludvig Aberg fires a sublime 63 to lead the Players Championship by two shots at halfway as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler narrowly make the cut.

- Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football
[2 hours old]: Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins tells Kelly Somers about his dreams of the World Cup.

- Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
[11 hours old]: Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

- Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations
[15 hours old]: They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

- New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
[15 hours old]: The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".

- UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out
[15 hours old]: Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

* Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud
[1 hours old]: According to the City of London Police, some 40% of fraud victims nationally are in the capital

- 'I was charged double for oil I already paid for'
[1 hours old]: Customers say they are facing inflated prices due to "unfair" practices from suppliers.

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and in other older news ...

. As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test
[17 hours old]: Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[17 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. I died and came back to life. Now I just want to feel joy every day
[151 hours old]: Grace Victory says she is more content than ever after spending three months in a coma.

. Woman reunited with stolen dog after eight years
[99 hours old]: Rebecca Harvey says it was an emotional moment when she was reunited with Flora.

. Man sails around world in boat he built in his shed
[89 hours old]: Adam Waugh, from Northumberland, says he feels "on top of the world" after his mammoth journey.

. 'Extinct' butterfly found across southern England
[89 hours old]: There has been a flurry of early sightings of the large tortoiseshell butterfly, a charity says.

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. Taking Back Control: Why ‘Agency’ Could Be The Next Big Idea In Politics
[51 hours old]: A top pollster explains how a sense of powerlessness amongst voters is shaping politics.

. The Week: Jeremy Bowen On The Iran War
[21 hours old]: Jeremy Bowen joins Newscast to discuss the latest with the Iran War.

. Would Arsenal be 'ugliest title winners in history'? What stats say
[16 hours old]: While Arsenal continue their challenge on four fronts, their style of play continues to be criticised by some. Is it justified?

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[33 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
[16 hours old]: Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.

. 'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
[22 hours old]: Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

. PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on
[25 hours old]: Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

. Post Office scandal 'has taken 21 years of my life'
[23 hours old]: Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

. KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
[29 hours old]: The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

. What on earth is going on with the oil price?
[21 hours old]: Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

. Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
[40 hours old]: The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

. Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators
[39 hours old]: The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".

. How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
[43 hours old]: Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.

. Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions
[40 hours old]: The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.

. Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds
[41 hours old]: The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential 6bn in tariff refunds.

. John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years
[48 hours old]: The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.

. What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
[46 hours old]: Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

. How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[46 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'
[57 hours old]: The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

. Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches
[40 hours old]: The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.

. US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India
[55 hours old]: The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

. Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
[22 hours old]: The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

. A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
[57 hours old]: It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

. Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
[26 hours old]: Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

. The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets market
[70 hours old]: As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

. GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[105 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[128 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[201 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[225 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[267 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[290 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[369 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[393 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Food voucher scheme extended until September
[46 hours old]: A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.

. Starmer vows to crack down on 'profiteering' from fuel crisis
[47 hours old]: The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.


. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2513 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?
[2625 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
[2713 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?

. Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
[17 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

. Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
[39 hours old]: British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

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. What in the World
[186 hours old]: Iran says it has closed the vital shipping channel to global trade.