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. Heathrow Airport's expansion plans to cost £49bn
[23 hours old]: Heathrow says expansion is "urgent" for UK growth, but plans are heavily criticised over environmental concerns.

. Why did the air traffic control outage cause so much havoc?
[45 hours old]: Details are emerging about how a 20-minute outage caused airport chaos on Wednesday.

. Passengers urged to check flights after disruption
[44 hours old]: Airlines are demanding answers after an air traffic control failure led to 150 flights being cancelled on Wednesday.

. Up to 40,000 homes to be built on disused railway land
[86 hours old]: The UK government is taking a "brownfield first" approach to building in places like Manchester.

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- Man, 76, in court over camp sickness charges related to sweets allegedly laced with sedatives
[1 hours old]: Jon Ruben appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Saturday and gave no indication of pleas.

- Steve Rosenberg: Russia is staying quiet on Trump's nuclear move
[2 hours old]: The US president said he's ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia, after a social media spat with Russia's ex-president.

- Car finance judgement 'a hard pill to swallow' for claimants
[14 hours old]: A claimant in a car financing judgement is disappointed more people will not be able to claim.

- Jeremy Bowen: Why some Palestinians I spoke to aren’t convinced by Starmer’s promise
[13 hours old]: Some say Britain's decision is an important first step – while others worry it won't make a real difference, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.

- I no longer identify as Nigerian, Badenoch says
[7 hours old]: The Conservative Party leader says she has not renewed her passport for the West African country in years.

- Star of Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters says number one single doesn't feel real
[4 hours old]: Golden from the film's soundtrack has landed a number one slot on this week's Official UK Singles Chart.

- I've seen her name and photo - but we can't talk before the date. Will it work out?
[9 hours old]: Jaded by online dating fatigue, reporter Alex Taylor hopes to meet the future love of his life.

- What to do if your planned holiday destination is affected by wildfires
[9 hours old]: BBC News has spoken to a range of experts to look at where you stand with cancellations and insurance.

- Shapewear for your face while you sleep. Has Kim Kardashian taken it too far?
[9 hours old]: Some people are calling the wrap dystopian, saying Kim Kardashian is tapping into insecurities.

- Love Island finale, and Wednesday returns: What’s coming up this week?
[14 hours old]: Parenthood is also released this week, Freakier Friday hits cinemas and MasterChef is back.

- North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime
[13 hours old]: In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.

- Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop
[2 hours old]: The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.

- Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong gusty' winds to UK
[4 hours old]: Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong gusty' wind to UK

- Further arrest over RAF Brize Norton break-in
[1 hours old]: A man, 22, was arrested on Friday in relation to the incident, in which £7 million in damage was caused.

* Funeral hears of 'unspeakable loss' of murdered mum and children
[0 hours old]: The Bishop of Ferns, Ger Nash, spoke of how "heartbroken" their loved ones are at the "tragic and unspeakable loss".

- Man, 27, drowns saving two nieces at waterfall
[3 hours old]: The 27-year-old helped family members to safety before getting into difficult himself, an inquest has heard.

- They escaped Ukraine's front lines. The sound of drones followed them
[13 hours old]: As technology transforms the war in Ukraine, soldiers are experiencing a new form of trauma: "Droneophobia".

- Ghislaine Maxwell moved to women's prison in Texas
[13 hours old]: The move comes a week after Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, met a top Justice Department official about the Epstein case.

- And Just Like That... Sex and the City reboot's third season to be its last
[9 hours old]: The season's finale will mark the end of the "Sex and the City universe", its showrunner announced.

- Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook
[15 hours old]: Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts.

- 'You're sold a lie': How do you spot a cult?
[14 hours old]: A psychotherapist explains how to spot a cult and why more support is needed for those who leave.

- 'Like being with a rock star' - departing Son's 10 years at Spurs
[4 hours old]: Son Heung-min, who has announced he is leaving Tottenham, will always be "worshipped" by Spurs fans, says club legend Micky Hazard.

- Warner fires Ashes 'surfboard' jibe at England's Root
[4 hours old]: David Warner says Joe Root will need to "take the surfboard off his front leg" if he and England are to succeed in Australia this winter.

- Car finance judgement 'a hard pill to swallow'
[14 hours old]: A claimant in a car financing judgement is disappointed more people will not be able to claim.

- Tech manufacturing has powered Asia - now it's a casualty of Trump's tariffs
[14 hours old]: Trump's tariffs in his first term took aim at China - but this time they are going beyond.

- Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?
[5 hours old]: The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.

- Vegetable boxes for low income households
[7 hours old]: The charity Growing Well offers free vegetables to families who struggle to buy fresh food.

- School uniform event is a helping hand for parents
[7 hours old]: Reusing old uniforms gives some relief to cash-strapped families as well as helping the environment.

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. The Battle For Car Finance Compensation
[18 hours old]: Supreme Court rules lenders won’t have to pay compensation to millions of motorists.

. Will Trump stand firm on his tariff deadlines?
[66 hours old]: The US president says Friday is the cut off

. Jeremy Clarkson recounts a disastrous World War Two mission
[7289 hours old]: Jeremy Clarkson tells the story of the Arctic convoys of WWII and their greatest disaster.

. Millions denied car finance payouts after Supreme Court ruling
[19 hours old]: The Supreme Court partially upholds an appeal from lenders, who had faced potentially paying compensation to millions of motorists.

. Do you feel lucky plank? Meet the new 'bulletproof' wood
[38 hours old]: New ways are being found to make wood even stronger and more versatile in construction.

. Carney 'disappointed' as Trump increases tariffs on Canada to 35%
[27 hours old]: The president also announced sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, as he continued his drive to remake how global trade operates.

. Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
[38 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

. What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
[33 hours old]: Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

. Six things that may cost Americans more after Trump's tariffs
[32 hours old]: Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

. Civil service interns must be working class, government says
[21 hours old]: Internships will only go to students from poorer families in a push to make Whitehall more working class.

. Big firms could be fined for paying suppliers late
[45 hours old]: The government says thousands of businesses go under each year as a result of invoices being paid late.

. Hotel tycoon reveals Heathrow expansion proposal
[46 hours old]: Arora Group says a shorter runway will avoid the cost and disruption of diverting the M25 motorway.

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

. Trump announces deal to impose 15% tariff on South Korea
[59 hours old]: The agreement comes just a day before a 1 August deadline for countries to strike deals with the US.

. Ford says Trump tariffs to cost it about bn this year
[58 hours old]: It is the latest indication of the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on big American firms.

. Meta profits surge helps drive Zuckerberg’s AI ambitions
[60 hours old]: The Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp-owner is pumping billions of dollars into artificial intelligence projects.

. How much cash is the US raising from tariffs?
[60 hours old]: The US is seeing increased tariffs income, but there are signs of some countries diverting trade elsewhere.

. Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump pressure
[60 hours old]: But support for a cut may be widening, as debates rage about how tariffs will affect the US economy.

. Trump signs order ending global tariff exemption for low-cost goods
[63 hours old]: The de minimis exemption had allowed goods valued at 0 or less to enter the US without paying any tariffs.

. Adidas to raise prices as US tariffs costs rise by €200m
[74 hours old]: The German sportswear giant sources most of its products from Vietnam and Indonesia.

. What will the new banknotes look like?
[86 hours old]: Young people are among those suggesting new themes for the biggest change to banknotes in 50 years.

. The Gulf bets big on AI as it seeks the 'new oil'
[61 hours old]: The UAE and Saudi Arabia are partnering with the US to position themselves as AI hubs.

. 'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'
[83 hours old]: People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue.



. Could aluminium become the packaging 'champion'?
[110 hours old]: Some packaging firms say aluminium could be used more widely in packaging, but cost may hold it back

. The Caribbean islands that give you a passport if you buy a home
[133 hours old]: Five of the region's island nations offer such citizenship by investment for as little as 0,000.

. World's thirst for matcha dries up global supplies
[182 hours old]: Surging demand, smaller tea crops due to heatwaves and US tariffs on Japan are pushing up matcha prices.

. Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?
[206 hours old]: Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap.

. How are trade deals actually negotiated?
[229 hours old]: With trade agreements making headlines, three former negotiators explain how the talks unfold.

. The big winner from Coca-Cola's Trump-inspired sugar push
[239 hours old]: The sugar industry has long been protected and now Trump has given it another shot in the arm by pressing Coca Cola.

. Trucking's uneasy relationship with new tech
[277 hours old]: Matching trucks with cargo has become digitised, adding efficiency, but driving down earnings.

. Why China is betting on theme parks like Legoland to boost spending
[302 hours old]: Beijing is turning to Western brands including Peppa Pig and Harry Potter to increase tourism.

. Spud-tacular: How India became a french fry superpower
[374 hours old]: India's position as a leading exporter of french fries has spurred innovation on potato farms.

. Heat pump makers are ready for a rush: Will customers come?
[446 hours old]: Heat pump makers are ready to raise output, but demand is still sluggish.

. The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico
[470 hours old]: The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

. 'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre
[545 hours old]: Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.

. Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech
[614 hours old]: Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.

. Tariffs are shifting global supply chains
[638 hours old]: Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.

. What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
[702 hours old]: As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

. Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
[734 hours old]: Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

. The bridge changing lives and boosting business
[782 hours old]: The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
[806 hours old]: Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

. Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
[669 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?
[1286 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?

. The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
[1815 hours old]: An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
[2263 hours old]: The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

. Martin Lewis on how to maximise your interest
[118 hours old]: A beginner's guide to savings - what's taxed and what's not.

. 'We bought our first home with another couple'
[358 hours old]: Two couples struggling to afford London prices bought a flat together. Add two babies and how is it going?

. Witness History
[412 hours old]: On 6 July 2015, the Greek people decisively rejected the terms of a financial bailout