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. End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests
[45 hours old]: The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.

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- Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
[2 hours old]: The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.

- Key takeaways from the PM and President's news conference
[3 hours old]: The US and UK leaders fielded questions on Ukraine, migration, free speech and Mandelson among other issues.

* First migrant deported to France under 'one in one out' deal
[1 hours old]: The man was removed on Thursday under the "one in, one out" agreement and has arrived in Paris.

- 'Cataclysmic' situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance
[5 hours old]: A constant of stream of Palestinians flee southwards as Israeli tanks reportedly push further into Gaza's biggest urban centre.

* Corbyn and Sultana clash over new party membership
[0 hours old]: MP Zarah Sultana says she is a victim of a "sexist boys' club" in row over setting up new left wing party.

- Scientists pinpoint 'mileage clock' inside brain
[5 hours old]: They located this key area of function by recording the brain activity of running rats.

- No outside pressure to drop China spying charges against British men, says CPS head
[2 hours old]: He said his team had considered "alternative offences" but concluded "none were suitable".

- Musk's fellowship of Royal Society in doubt after Unite the Kingdom rally address
[2 hours old]: The world's most prestigious scientific body raised concerns about the "language of violence" at the march.

- Author Sally Rooney says she could not collect prize in UK in case of arrest
[3 hours old]: The author has given her support to Palestine Action, who have been proscribed as a terrorist group.

- Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show
[5 hours old]: Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour’s first year in office, figures show


- Keely Hodgkinson makes winning start to 800m world title bid in Tokyo
[6 hours old]: Great Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson makes a winning start to her bid for a first world 800m title in Tokyo.

* Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence
[0 hours old]: The good-natured state visit showed the pair have a warm relationship, even if they disagree on some substantial issues.

- In pictures: Chequers, scout groups and a dolls' house - day two of Trump's state visit
[3 hours old]: Day two of US President Donald Trump's second state visit

- Royals, Maga and tech CEOs: What we learned from state banquet guest list
[4 hours old]: The event is as much about diplomacy as it is about fine dining.

- Sweet treats for Kate and Melania as they host Scouts
[6 hours old]: Melania Trump also joined Queen Camilla for a tour around the grounds of Windsor Castle - including the Queen Mary's Dolls' House.

- US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK as tech deal signed
[6 hours old]: The UK government hopes the investment will create more than 7,600 "high-quality jobs".

- DiCaprio on his latest film and 'divisiveness in our culture'
[9 hours old]: The actor says his latest film, One Battle After Another, "holds a mirror up to society".

- 'I'm taking life day by day, year by year': Tennis legend Bjorn Borg on cancer diagnosis
[11 hours old]: Tennis legend Bjorn Borg speaks to BBC Breakfast about his prostate cancer diagnosis and his rivalry-turned-friendship with John McEnroe.

- Fashion risks going backwards on diversity, says ex-British Vogue editor
[15 hours old]: Edward Enninful says being "super-thin" and European is often seen as "the norm" again.

- 'Slot-age time' - breaking down Liverpool's late success
[6 hours old]: BBC Sport examines how and why Liverpool's thrilling late winners have come about.

- Play now
[14 hours old]: Think you can work out where's hotter and colder than you today? Find out by playing our game

- Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon
[2 hours old]: Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon's PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks.

- Miss Hoolie's green Balamory house up for sale
[3 hours old]: The Tobermory house was home to nursery teacher Miss Hoolie in the Cbeebies show.

- Southbank to host celebration of youth culture
[2 hours old]: Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has an event planned for the May Bank holiday weekend next year.

- Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack
[5 hours old]: The police say the hack caused "significant disruption" and "millions in losses" for TfL.

- UK not out of woods on inflation, says Bank of England as interest rates held
[6 hours old]: The Bank of England governor warns "we're not out of the woods yet" in terms of rising inflation.

- Trust apologises for treating A&E patients in cafe
[5 hours old]: Using the cafe to treat patients "will not be allowed to happen again", the trust's boss says.

- Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down
[5 hours old]: A specialist took the gold artefact from a Cairo museum and sold it through a jeweller, officials say.

* Trump's State Visit: The President and Starmer Agree To Disagree
[0 hours old]: Has President Trump’s trip to the UK been a success for the Prime Minister?

- Mourinho back at Benfica 25 years on - revered but a risk?
[5 hours old]: As Jose Mourinho returns to Benfica after 25 years, is it a risk for both parties with elections looming?

- Hodgkinson makes winning start to world title bid
[6 hours old]: Great Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson makes a winning start to her bid for a first world 800m title in Tokyo.

- GB's Asher-Smith and Hunt reach 200m final
[6 hours old]: Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt reach the final of the women's 200m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

* 'Who are you trying to convince?' - do mind games really work?
[1 hours old]: After Noah Lyles' "panicking" comment failed to derail Oblique Seville in the men's 100m, BBC Sport looks at whether mind games work in athletics.

- UK 'not out of woods' on inflation, says Bank as rates held
[6 hours old]: The Bank of England governor warns "we're not out of the woods yet" in terms of rising inflation.

* Ticketmaster, Live Nation face US suit over resale tactics
[0 hours old]: US regulators accuse the companies of illegal ticket resale tactics costing consumers millions of dollars.

- Chipmaker Nvidia to invest bn in rival Intel
[3 hours old]: The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre chips, in a lifeline for Intel as it struggles to profit from the AI boom.

- Next warns UK economy faces 'anaemic' growth
[7 hours old]: The warning from the clothing chain comes as it reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits.

- MPs write to government over JLR supply chain jobs
[2 hours old]: West Midlands and Merseyside MPs have called for supply chain help after the JLR cyber attack.

- When will UK interest rates fall again?
[8 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

- Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses
[7 hours old]: The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.

- UK set for talks over access to EU defence loans
[3 hours old]: British ministers want UK-based companies to be able to take part in EU-funded military projects.

- Workers across France strike over budget cut plans
[4 hours old]: The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget.

- Free welcome cafe opens to help community connect
[4 hours old]: The monthly cafe is being run by the volunteers behind the Highworth Community Larder project.

- Why is UK inflation still rising?
[8 hours old]: UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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and in other older news ...

. Why America is at a dangerous crossroads following the Charlie Kirk shooting
[16 hours old]: This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them.

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. What does Donald Trump want from his UK state visit?
[27 hours old]: And the row over free speech after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

. Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer
[21 hours old]: The country's farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes.

. Could the US interest rate cut boost the housing market?
[21 hours old]: Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week's rate cut.

. Fed Reserve cuts interest rates but cautions over stalling job market
[24 hours old]: The Federal Reserve makes its first cut to interest rates since 2024, and signals more to come.

. Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell
[17 hours old]: They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks.

. Food prices continue to surge as inflation remains at 3.8%
[33 hours old]: While UK inflation held steady in August, the pace of price rises for food surged, increasing cost of living pressures.

. Nvidia boss says UK will be 'AI superpower' as tech firms invest billions
[28 hours old]: Microsoft, Google and Nvidia have announced investments as part of a £31bn UK-US "Tech Prosperity Deal".


. JLR supply chain staff told to apply for universal credit, union claims
[27 hours old]: Staff are being laid off with "reduced or zero pay" following a cyber attack, which has forced the carmaker to shut down, Unite union claims.

. Nvidia boss 'disappointed' by report of China chip ban
[33 hours old]: Jensen Huang said the US needs "to make sure that that people can access this technology from all over the world".

. Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row
[34 hours old]: His resignation marks the latest development in a dispute with parent company Unilever.

. UK hopes for 0% tariff on steel exports to US dashed
[37 hours old]: An agreement to reduce tariffs on UK steel to zero in short order was welcomed with some fanfare in July.

. GSK pledges bn US investment as UK's pharma woes deepen
[37 hours old]: The company is the latest pharma firm to have either reduced spending in the UK or diverted it to the US.

. Sky to cut 600 jobs in streaming move plans
[51 hours old]: A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.

. State pension likely to rise by 4.7% in April
[58 hours old]: Earnings figures for the three months to July are used for the yearly increase.

. US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars
[52 hours old]: US safety regulators are probing Tesla's electric-powered door handles, responding to reports that they stopped working, leaving children trapped.

. How long can the UK afford the pension triple lock?
[59 hours old]: The policy has been a success, but economists have raised questions around its fairness and its sustainability.

. AI challenges the dominance of Google search
[69 hours old]: The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.

. Will farming under solar panels take off?
[165 hours old]: Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?

. 'We are playing with fire': Fears persist over battery storage
[189 hours old]: More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.

. The US factory spending 0,000 a month more due to tariffs
[248 hours old]: The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.

. The Caribbean islands battling the region's 'highest murder rate'
[260 hours old]: Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.

. Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China
[333 hours old]: Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.

. Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic
[237 hours old]: Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.

. The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking
[333 hours old]: Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?

. Lack of charging facilities a 'barrier' for electric lorries
[357 hours old]: Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[69 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

. The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
[885 hours old]: Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

. Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
[1173 hours old]: The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

. Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
[1804 hours old]: What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[2421 hours old]: The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

. How to get out of a customer service 'doom loop'
[173 hours old]: BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.

. Martin Lewis: Act now to save on your energy bills
[320 hours old]: Still on an energy price cap tariff? Martin Lewis has this warning for you ahead of the 2% rise on 1 October.

. Short guide to saving money for freshers - by students
[346 hours old]: Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.

. Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11
[399 hours old]: Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.

. Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40
[562 hours old]: He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.