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- Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
[8 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
[6 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
[353 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

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* Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
[0 hours old]: The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia.

* MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
[0 hours old]: The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had "greater knowledge" of Stakeknife than it had first stated.

* Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report finds
[1 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.

* Grooming gangs inquiry to be led by former children's commissioner Anne Longfield
[0 hours old]: Baroness Anne Longfield will chair the three-year inquiry which has been beset by problems.

* Some schools disrupted and Covid-like measures brought in amid rise in flu cases
[1 hours old]: Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.

- TV faithful Claudia Winkleman made MBE by King at Windsor Castle
[1 hours old]: The Traitors and Strictly presenter was recognised on Tuesday for services to broadcasting.

- Hungry mothers and dirty wards - maternity care 'much worse' than anticipated, review chief says
[8 hours old]: An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care is blighting England’s maternity services.

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

- Mother collects degree for student who took his life after marking error
[5 hours old]: Ethan Scott Brown was told he would not be eligible to graduate from the University of Glasgow after being awarded the wrong grade in one course.

* New flu strain is circulating - so should you buy a vaccine this year?
[1 hours old]: Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

- Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia
[7 hours old]: Ukraine barely has a hold on Pokrovsk, but its forces are keen to show they are still resisting Russia's advance.

- Does Scotland's 'Instagram Highway' need a reboot?
[10 hours old]: Highland communities and businesses will have their say on the NC500's future after overtourism concerns.

- Christmas shoppers turn to AI for those hard-to-buy-for people
[10 hours old]: Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.

- Does Japan's megaquake warning mean the 'big one' is coming?
[5 hours old]: An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.

- Crunch budget vote risks trouble for French PM
[4 hours old]: Sebastian Lecornu's authority could be called into question if his budget fails to secure a majority.

* Judge rules Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records can be unsealed
[0 hours old]: In his ruling, Judge Paul Engelmayer cited a new law passed last month requiring the release of files on Jeffrey Epstein.

* Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons
[1 hours old]: Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says the "hybrid attack" poses a real risk to national security and civil aviation.

* Game at centre of AI debate in running for top Bafta award
[1 hours old]: Smash-hit Arc Raiders is longlisted for Bafta's best game award alongside Clair Obscur and Silksong.

* Minimum wage should not go any higher, suggests Badenoch
[1 hours old]: Badenoch claimed Labour had tipped the balance too far against workers and in favour of welfare.

- Man, 28, charged with raping two 14-year-old girls
[6 hours old]: GMP says Sultani Bakatash is accused of sexual offences against two 14-year-old girls.

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


- Watch: CCTV shows suspects make off with stolen Matisse artworks in Brazil
[3 hours old]: Brazilian officials say thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple before making off with the artworks, including some by the famed French artist Henri Matisse.

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

- England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing - McGrath
[5 hours old]: Australia legend Glenn McGrath says England must now know they need to adapt their approach and win the third Test in Adelaide or they could be facing a 5-0 Ashes defeat.

- Red Bull adviser Marko to leave team after 20 years
[2 hours old]: Red Bull announce motorsport adviser Helmut Marko will leave the team after 20 years at the end of 2025.

- Dubois added to Paul-Joshua card after joining MVP
[2 hours old]: Caroline Dubois leaves Boxxer to join Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and will fight on Paul v Joshua undercard.

- How did Littler get Man Utd away tickets - and why has it sparked debate?
[2 hours old]: Our Ask Me Anything team explore how Luke Littler got Manchester United away tickets against Wolves on Monday evening.

- Hamilton's struggles and ranking Verstappen's 2025 - Q&A
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after McLaren's Lando Norris wins the drivers' championship.

- Boulter misses out on Australian Open main draw
[6 hours old]: Former British number one Katie Boulter will have to go through qualifying in January to secure a place at the Australian Open.

* Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
[1 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.

* Starbucks workers and unions in UK to join protests in support of striking US baristas
[0 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
[1 hours old]: An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.

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

- Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
[4 hours old]: What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.

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

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

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

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. Trump v Europe?
[21 hours old]: Trump administration says Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'.

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

. Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
[19 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
[22 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
[26 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
[24 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
[23 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
[28 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'
[30 hours old]: The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.

. Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
[50 hours old]: A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.

. Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says minister
[52 hours old]: Pat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.

. Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
[89 hours old]: The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

. Iceland boss Richard Walker to become Labour peer, sources say
[67 hours old]: The supermarket chair quit the Conservative Party to throw his support behind Sir Keir Starmer.

. Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal
[19 hours old]: It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

. Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse
[94 hours old]: Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

. Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
[94 hours old]: Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

. Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for bn
[91 hours old]: The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

. We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss
[113 hours old]: James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

. My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
[113 hours old]: The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

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

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[41 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
[64 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[136 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
[152 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
[184 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
[184 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
[209 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?
[305 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
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. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
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. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
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. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
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. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[856 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. 'Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare'
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. Drop in cream sales at dairy as shoppers cut back
[25 hours old]: Guernsey Dairy's production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives

. Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank
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. Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand
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. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
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. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
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[269 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

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