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

. West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned network
[86 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
[547 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
[141 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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and in other news ...

- Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement
[1 hours old]: Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly.

- Serial killer Steve Wright admits murder of teenager Victoria Hall in 1999
[7 hours old]: Steve Wright is already serving a whole life jail sentence for the murders of five women in 2006.

- The 17 most memorable moments from the Grammy Awards
[12 hours old]: The best and worst moments of the 68th Grammy Awards, which were held in Los Angeles.

- Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
[2 hours old]: Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.

- Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action
[4 hours old]: Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.

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

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

- Terminally ill bride's final months marred by pension stress
[2 hours old]: Caoimhe was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2025 after an optician spotted bleeding behind her eye.

- January rainfall in parts of UK breaks more than century-long record
[2 hours old]: Anyone thinking it had been a particularly drab and wet January, that has been confirmed by the Met Office's latest monthly figures, as Chris Fawkes explains.

- MP arrested over more alleged sexual offences
[4 hours old]: Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.

- Fifa president Infantino apologises for jokes about British fans
[4 hours old]: Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologises for controversial comments he made about British football supporters which were criticised by fan groups.

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

- 'Marry me' and Epstein's 'baby boy' - key Sarah Ferguson revelations in emails
[4 hours old]: The latest Epstein files will only add to embarrassment for the former Duchess of York.

- Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over joke at Grammys
[8 hours old]: The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.

- Starmer believes Mandelson 'should not be member of Lords'
[3 hours old]: He has ordered an urgent investigation into Lord Mandelson's contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while the peer was a minister.

- Watch: Rome visitors divided over new €2 fee to access iconic Trevi fountain
[6 hours old]: Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.

- Steve Wright - the 'cruel' serial killer who hated women
[5 hours old]: Steve Wright's admission that he murdered Victoria Hall confirms he killed six women over a seven-year period.

- What is Moltbook - the 'social media network for AI'?
[6 hours old]: The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.

- See the full list of Grammy Awards winners
[14 hours old]: A guide to the main prizes at Sunday's 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

* What is going on with Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia?
[1 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.

- AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing
[13 hours old]: Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?

- Can a Reform leader in Wales share the spotlight with Farage?
[3 hours old]: Questions on who will call the shots remain unanswered, as Reform prepares to announce who will lead the party in Wales.

* Texas delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year
[0 hours old]: An election for a state Senate seat has unnerved Republicans, after the Democratic candidate delivered a surprise win.

- Watch: Punxsutawney Phil emerges for Groundhog Day
[6 hours old]: Legend has it that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter, if not, spring is around the corner.


- Daily Mail made me feel like a victim again, Baroness Lawrence tells court
[2 hours old]: She is part of a group of high-profile figures suing the newspaper's publisher over unlawful information gathering.

- Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt
[3 hours old]: Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

- XL Bullies mauled rapper's mum-in-law to death
[7 hours old]: A jury is told how leaving Esther Martin alone with 10 XL Bully dogs was "a recipe for disaster".

- Hollywood sign boss says CGI used as part of Sydney Sweeney bra stunt
[4 hours old]: The boss of the Hollywood Sign Trust says it would take hours to decorate the entire landmark with lingerie.

- Bad Bunny makes history as stars protest against ICE
[9 hours old]: Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.

- Watch: Must-see moments from this year's ceremony
[14 hours old]: From 'ICE out' to Cher forgetting her lines, watch the best moments from this year's ceremony.

- The most eye-catching looks, from Chappell Roan to Olivia Dean
[13 hours old]: A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday's awards in Los Angeles.

- How Olivia Dean became Britain's new global star
[11 hours old]: The Londoner confirmed her status as one of the pop world's biggest breakout stars in LA on Sunday.

* Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m
[1 hours old]: Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club record deal worth up to £48m.

- England name Itoje on bench & pick Northampton centres for Wales
[6 hours old]: Maro Itoje is a replacement while Fraser Dingwall and Tommy Freeman form the midfield as England shake things up to face Wales.

- Russell 'wants to go head-to-head' with Verstappen
[7 hours old]: Mercedes driver George Russell says his hope for the 2026 F1 season is to find himself in a title fight with Max Verstappen.

- Mateta's move from Palace to AC Milan called off
[2 hours old]: Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan is called off because of issues with his medical.

- Bencic & Svitolina make history with top-10 places
[10 hours old]: Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina become the first mothers to be ranked inside the world's top 10 at the same time.

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

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

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

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

- 'I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette'
[11 hours old]: A York Students' Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.

- School pantries mean 'food on table' for families
[14 hours old]: Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste.

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and in other older news ...

. Takeaways from the millions of newly released files
[20 hours old]: Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

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[6678 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. New Pictures Appear to Show Andrew in Epstein Files
[29 hours old]: More Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations over Epstein connections.

. Can Trump really save the midterms for the Republicans?
[74 hours old]: The president kicks off the Republican election campaign in Iowa

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

. French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
[30 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
[29 hours old]: The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

. Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
[66 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
[48 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
[66 hours old]: Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.

. Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
[76 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
[70 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
[78 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
[81 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?
[84 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
[83 hours old]: The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

. Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them
[90 hours old]: Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

. Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further
[92 hours old]: The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.

. Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
[85 hours old]: The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.

. Trump threatens tariffs on Canada planes and nations selling oil to Cuba
[86 hours old]: Since returning to the White House last year, the US president has used tariffs as a key policy tool.

. Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests
[98 hours old]: While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

. Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down
[103 hours old]: Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.

. Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms
[91 hours old]: The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country's oil industry.

. Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
[43 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
[35 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
[92 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?
[70 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
[116 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?
[164 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
[181 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?
[247 hours old]: Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

. AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
[260 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
[284 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?
[298 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?
[332 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
[346 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
[427 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
[428 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?
[476 hours old]: Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

. Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[500 hours old]: More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

. Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
[524 hours old]: Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

. 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
[546 hours old]: Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

. Excel: The software that's hard to quit
[596 hours old]: Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1565 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?
[1676 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
[1764 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
[2485 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
[79 hours old]: Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.

. The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates
[110 hours old]: Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.

. Good Bad Billionaire
[187 hours old]: How Gymshark's Ben Francis went from pizza delivery boy to the UK’s youngest billionaire

. 1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
[243 hours old]: Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.