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. Red post box sent to Antarctic - on King's orders
[175 hours old]: The King sends a Royal Mail post box to the remote station, where letters are seen as a "real lift".
. First batch of Epstein files released
[36 hours old]: Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents
. Millions head off for Christmas on busiest day of festive getaway
[47 hours old]: Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.
. Insurers told to make policies easier to understand
[77 hours old]: The demand follows a "super-complaint" about the home and travel insurance sectors.
. A 45% school bus fare hike is too much, says dad
[57 hours old]: Ambi Ambituuni now expects to pay more than £300 a term for his daughter's bus journeys.
and in other news ...
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Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims [5 hours old]: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.
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Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files [9 hours old]: US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.
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Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank [2 hours old]: Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop? [15 hours old]: You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?
* Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy [0 hours old]: The government says the practice is being used as a "smokescreen" for the hunting of wild animals.
* In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice [1 hours old]: Thousands take to the Neolithic circle to welcome the sunrise on the shortest day of the year.
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The 'winners and losers' in Universal UK's plan to rival Disneyland Paris [15 hours old]: Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.
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This is the first Christmas without my wife - enjoying life with our boys is how I'll honour her [14 hours old]: Dad-of-two Andrew, 42, shares what he has learned about grief since his wife's sudden death.
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Booze, beach, beaten – how England lost the Ashes [10 hours old]: BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.
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Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia [4 hours old]: At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve.
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More than 800 migrants cross Channel in December record [5 hours old]: The 803 arrivals - a record for a December day - brings the total number this year to 41,455.
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How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force [10 hours old]: With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.
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Maxing out on tinsel: Why retro Christmas decorations are cool again [15 hours old]: People are embracing excess and nostalgia again with huge demand for bold designs from the past, experts say.
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No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says [3 hours old]: The Electoral Commission says it had not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton.
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'You're on standby for Lockerbie' - volunteers recall their role after Pan Am bombing [7 hours old]: Amateur radio enthusiasts found themselves acting as a link between emergency crews.
* Liverpool fear significant lower leg injury for Isak [1 hours old]: Liverpool fear Alexander Isak has sustained a significant lower leg injury after the striker was forced off against Tottenham on Saturday.
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'Test career over for now?' - Ashes player ratings [12 hours old]: Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the third Test in Adelaide.
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England unable to hold out as Australia retain the Ashes [11 hours old]: Australia beat England by 82 runs to take a 3-0 series lead and retain the Ashes urn on day five of the third Test in Adelaide.
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Cricket-themed bar chain Sixes goes into administration [5 hours old]: The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.
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Charity welcomes living wage rise in January [4 hours old]: The new rate will come into effect at the beginning of January, Caritas Jersey says.
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Postcode glitch freezes pensioners out of winter heating benefit [7 hours old]: Customers living in a specific Glasgow postcode were unable to apply for the Warm Home Discount.
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Takeaway owner delivers 1,000 gifts to children [9 hours old]: Arfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, delivers 1,000 Christmas gifts to local children.
and in other older news ...
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Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years [16 hours old]: There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.
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The best albums and songs of 2025 [16 hours old]: From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.
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This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom [17 hours old]: Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
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I started dancing at the age of 60 - I'm 102 and still going [57 hours old]: Inspired to dance like Fred Astaire, Josie in York says she took up tap and ballet when she was 60.
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How two girls called Hollie became best friends after transplants [106 hours old]: The girls from Daventry and Bangor had lung transplants in the same week in the same hospital.
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Couple win £1m lottery jackpot for second time [118 hours old]: Already millionaires, Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies scoop another seven-figure Lotto jackpot.
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BBC News app [5642 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part One) [25 hours old]: Danny Robins, Armando Iannucci and Alexander from The Traitors!
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Removed Ben & Jerry's chair says Magnum aimed to 'smear' her [44 hours old]: Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.
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London's West End bucks Christmas shopping trends [32 hours old]: While UK high streets saw a drop in footfall on Black Friday, the West End saw a rise in shoppers.
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Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says water firm boss [20 hours old]: South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.
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Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers? [64 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
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£100 contactless card limit to be lifted [48 hours old]: Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.
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Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Rome's Trevi Fountain [44 hours old]: Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.
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Retail sales fall as Black Friday deals fail to lure shoppers [52 hours old]: Supermarket sales fell for the fourth month in a row, while discounts did not lift Black Friday spending in November, figures suggest.
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What's pushing up the cost of Christmas dinner this year? [64 hours old]: A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.
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Will the US TikTok deal make it safer but less relevant? [51 hours old]: The key to the app's success - its algorithm - is to be retrained on US data. Will that make US TikTok blander?
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WH Smith probed by regulator over accounting error [54 hours old]: The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes.
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AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor [58 hours old]: Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.
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French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls [49 hours old]: The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.
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TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban [57 hours old]: The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.
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Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm liquidated and unlikely to repay £148m [54 hours old]: The firm led by Baroness Mone's husband Douglas Barrowman breached a contract to supply surgical gowns during the Covid pandemic.
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Faisal Islam: Will pre-Christmas interest rate cut be enough to boost UK economy next year? [70 hours old]: The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.
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Japan hikes interest rate to highest level since 1995 as inflation bites [61 hours old]: It comes as new PM Sanae Takaichi is keen for inflation to fall but also needs low government borrowing costs.
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UK names Christian Turner as ambassador to US, replacing Peter Mandelson [61 hours old]: Turner has spent a nearly 30-year career working across Whitehall and the Foreign Office.
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BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years [76 hours old]: BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.
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Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in bn deal [71 hours old]: The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
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HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job [68 hours old]: Kristin Cabot says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.
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Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call' [72 hours old]: The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November.
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Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November [73 hours old]: Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).
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Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links [76 hours old]: Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.
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Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist? [88 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
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Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you [98 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
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Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world [136 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
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Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt [160 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
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'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make [232 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
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Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help? [328 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
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Can Japan get more female business leaders? [328 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
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Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax [352 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.
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What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular? [288 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
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How family firms can best plan for succession [424 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.
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'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it [72 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
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Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry [472 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
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OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves [472 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
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Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage [496 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [529 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.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? [640 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis [728 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?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [1449 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
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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump [1636 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
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Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut? [74 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.
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Inflation is at its Lowest for Eight Months [99 hours old]: Lower prices for food and clothing meant inflation fell by more than expected
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Lower Clothing and Food Prices Help Inflation Fall [101 hours old]: The inflation rate fell to 3.2% from 3.6%, a larger fall than analysts expected