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- Gatwick second runway plan approved by transport secretary
[1 hours old]: There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.

. I took a job on a whim on New Year's Eve - and ended up stranded at sea for six months
[20 hours old]: What would you do if you were stuck on a ship, far from loved ones, and you had no idea how - or when - you’d get home?

. Electric aviation awaits a battery breakthrough
[69 hours old]: With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft.

. Ministers yet to seek climate advice on Heathrow expansion
[55 hours old]: The government faces calls to give the Climate Change Committee a bigger role in advising on airport expansion.

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* UK formally recognises Palestinian state
[0 hours old]: Canada, Australia and Portugal also announced the move on Sunday, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing leaders of giving a "huge reward to terrorism".

- Recognising Palestinian statehood opens another question - who would lead it?
[7 hours old]: With the president approaching 90 years of age and another possible candidate in jail, finding the right leadership would be a challenge

- Watch: Keir Starmer says UK recognises Palestinian state
[5 hours old]: Prime Minister Starmer says the move will "revive the hope of peace" but Israel says it is "nothing but a reward for jihadist Hamas".

- UK rewarding Hamas, says mother of freed British-Israeli hostage
[2 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer has insisted Hamas can have "no future, no role in government, no role in security".

- Israel will occupy more West Bank land, but recognition matters, mayor tells BBC
[15 hours old]: Palestinians living in the West Bank describe the impact of Israel's occupying control.

- How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt election in Europe - BBC investigation
[12 hours old]: An undercover reporter discovers a network is offering to pay for social media posts undermining Moldova’s ruling party.



- Renowned TV presenter John Stapleton dies aged 79
[6 hours old]: The presenter, who featured on the BBC's Watchdog, had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

- Duchess of York called Epstein 'supreme friend' in 2011 email
[11 hours old]: A spokesperson for the duchess says the message was sent to counter a threat Epstein had made to sue her for defamation.

- Lib Dems consider ditching opposition to ID cards
[6 hours old]: Leader Sir Ed Davey - who helped block Labour's last attempt to bring in ID cards - says "times have changed".

- GB fail to win gold at World Athletics Championships amid worst return for 22 years
[4 hours old]: Great Britain and Northern Ireland fail to win a gold medal at a World Championships for the first time in 22 years in Tokyo.

- Heathrow warns of second day of disruption after cyber-attack
[4 hours old]: The issue affecting check-in and baggage systems caused hundreds of delays and cancellations on Saturday.

- Beard's death leaves 'football family devastated'
[7 hours old]: Fara Williams says Matt Beard was "one of a kind and had the purest of souls" after the former Liverpool manager died on Saturday at the age 47.

- California bans most law enforcement including ICE from wearing masks
[7 hours old]: Law enforcement officials will also be required to identify themselves while conducting duties by both name and badge number.

- World's oldest person, 116, meets King Charles
[12 hours old]: Ethel Caterham tells the monarch "all the girls were in love with you and wanted to marry you".

- Press could lose Pentagon access for releasing 'unauthorised information'
[5 hours old]: Journalists have been told Pentagon passes will be contingent on agreeing to new restrictions.

- Charities attack ban on Gaza students bringing families to UK
[9 hours old]: Some students say they will have to give up their university places rather than leave family in Gaza.

- Fresh appeal over disappearance of two boys in 1969
[4 hours old]: David Leckey, 11, and Jonathan Aven, 14, both went missing in east Belfast in September 1969.

- Lib Dems call for bank windfall tax to fund green energy home loans
[7 hours old]: Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper says bank profits could fund solar panels, heat pumps and insulation.

- Murdered Kenyan's friends want UK soldier to face justice
[12 hours old]: Friends of the stabbed 21-year-old Kenyan woman recount to the BBC events on the night she went missing.

- I spent ,000 to get back to US after fears over Trump visa deadline
[10 hours old]: US officials later clarified current H-1B holders were unaffected but immigration lawyers already advised people to return.

- Mayor trials car-free Oxford Street for one day
[4 hours old]: The Mayor of London is hoping to pedestrianise Oxford Street in central London.

* Guardiola gamble almost pays off as Liverpool cash in
[1 hours old]: Pep Guardiola's attempt at parking the bus to help Manchester City pinch three vital points at Arsenal almost paid off - but leaders Liverpool were winners from their 1-1 draw.

* Watch: The Women's Football Show
[0 hours old]: The latest action and the biggest talking points in the women's game.

- Cox leads England to T20 series win over Ireland
[3 hours old]: England seal a 2-0 series win over Ireland after a comfortable six-wicket victory in the third T20 at Malahide.

- Piastri 'drops ball' but did Norris miss opportunity?
[2 hours old]: Lando Norris finished seventh after Oscar Piastri crashed in Azerbaijan. Was this a missed opportunity or the result of a difficult set of circumstances?

- GB fail to win gold for first time in 20 years - where it went wrong
[4 hours old]: Great Britain and Northern Ireland fail to win a gold medal at a World Championships for the first time in 22 years in Tokyo.

- What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[12 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

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. My student loan doesn't cover my bills, so I wear my work uniform to lectures
[21 hours old]: As students struggle to cover the cost of university, the BBC speaks to young people to find out how they make it work.

. Creatine - can this muscle-boosting supplement help sharpen my brain?
[21 hours old]: As its popularity grows, research suggests creatine may also benefit short-term memory, mood and focus.

. Dating apps, booze and clubbing - Jane Austen's Emma comes into the 21st Century
[21 hours old]: A new play based on Austen's classic novel places the book's central character in modern-day Essex.

. Hamnet to Sinners: 12 films to look out for as Oscars race begins
[21 hours old]: The top contenders for Hollywood’s awards season have emerged following the autumn film festivals.

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. Russian Warplanes Breach Nato Airspace
[28 hours old]: Estonia has asked to consult other Nato members after warplanes violated its airspace.

. Faisal Islam: Will the US tech bromance turn around the UK economy?
[45 hours old]: In the week the UK hosted Donald Trump for a second state visit, the country also rolled out the red carpet for US tech firms.

. Highest government borrowing in August for five years
[58 hours old]: Higher than expected borrowing adds to the pressure on the chancellor ahead of the Budget.

. 'Labour must step up to help JLR supply chain'
[52 hours old]: Unite the Union has called on the government to implement a furlough scheme for supply chain workers.

. China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What's in it for them?
[70 hours old]: Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return.

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

. Brendan Carr's emboldened FCC takes on Trump's media foes
[66 hours old]: But it is unclear to what extent media companies might push back - at the potential expense of their bottom line.

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

. 'Shocking' pharmacy chain should be shut down - MP
[57 hours old]: Some Jhoots pharmacies are accused of not paying staff, as patients face closures and low stock.

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

. Canada and Mexico agree to deepen ties amid Trump trade war
[67 hours old]: The two also commit to a shared partnership with the US ahead of a review of a key North American free trade agreement.

. Chipmaker Nvidia to invest bn in rival Intel
[76 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.

. India regulator rejects US firm's fraud claims against Adani Group
[63 hours old]: Sebi began investigating the conglomerate in 2023, after Hindenburg Research accused the group of stock manipulation.

. Next warns UK economy faces 'anaemic' growth
[80 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
[74 hours old]: West Midlands and Merseyside MPs have called for supply chain help after the JLR cyber attack.

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


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

. Could the US interest rate cut boost the housing market?
[93 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
[96 hours old]: The Federal Reserve makes its first cut to interest rates since 2024, and signals more to come.

. Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses
[80 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
[75 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
[77 hours old]: The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget.

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

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

. Will farming under solar panels take off?
[237 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
[261 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
[320 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'
[333 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
[405 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
[309 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
[405 hours old]: Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?

. Students 'overwhelmed' by managing finances
[37 hours old]: The average London student spends £1,269 per month on basics like rent and food, data suggests.

. Event to help islanders cut down on energy bills
[38 hours old]: Organisers say a number of businesses will be at the session to offer tips and advice to islanders.

. Spike in donations from people leaving island
[56 hours old]: Charity says it has seen more donations and more people visiting its shop.

. Butcher calls for more support for small businesses
[63 hours old]: Rachel Edmonds, who started The Butcheress in 2017, says there has been a big rise in meat prices.

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[141 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?
[957 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
[1245 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
[1876 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?
[2493 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'
[246 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
[393 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
[419 hours old]: Three students share their savvy tips for saving money at university.

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

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