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- Britons booking 'later, closer, shorter' UK breaks
[3 hours old]: The trend is down to people trying to save money and make the most of hot weather, travel firms say.

- Later, closer, shorter - the holidays Britons are booking this summer
[3 hours old]: The trend is down to people trying to save money and make the most of hot weather, travel firms say.

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- Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza
[5 hours old]: The Israeli PM says he seeks full control of Gaza, the removal of Hamas and then to transfer governance to another party.

- Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali quits over rent hike claims
[4 hours old]: It comes after she increased rent on a house she owns within weeks of the previous tenants' contracts ending.

- How a port clinic stopped my leg turning septic and could be the future of NHS care
[3 hours old]: Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.

* US offers m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
[0 hours old]: A reward for information leading to the capture of Maduro, who the US accuses of drug trafficking, has been doubled.

* Mushroom murderer's alleged attempts to kill husband revealed
[0 hours old]: One alleged attempt left Simon Patterson in a coma, with his family twice told to say their goodbyes.

- Serious offenders to be kept in restricted zones under plans
[2 hours old]: Ministers hope the legislation will give victims of crime more peace of mind.

- Southern European butterfly spotted in UK for first time
[1 hours old]: Experts have tracked the Southern Small White's expansion northwards through Europe over decades.

- Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts
[4 hours old]: The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.

- Dozens of migrants detained under 'one in, one out' deal with France
[2 hours old]: The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.

- Waterstones apologises after readers brand event 'utter chaos'
[4 hours old]: Attendees said large crowds and long queues led to 'utter chaos' at the event in central London.

- Big Mags: The paedophile-hunting granny who built a heroin empire
[4 hours old]: A new podcast tells the story of Mags Haney, the Stirling drug dealer who may have been a police informant.

- The Papers: 'Minister for hypocrisy' and 'Pill for weight loss on NHS'
[2 hours old]: Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali has been forced to resign after it was alleged that she "ejected" tenants from one of her properties.

- Why Trump-Putin talks are unlikely to bring a rapid end to Ukraine war
[14 hours old]: Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.

- Weekly quiz: Which baby names took top spot?
[9 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

- Faisal Islam: Why cut rates when inflation remains high?
[12 hours old]: Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.

- Cacio e pepe: Good Food pasta recipe sparks fury in Italy
[6 hours old]: "Whoever uses cream does not know what cooking means!" said one Rome café owner.

- Watch: See where China plans to put its mega-embassy - and why it's controversial
[9 hours old]: The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.

- Daily weight loss pill could help patients lose 12% of body weight
[10 hours old]: Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.

- David Lammy to host JD Vance at country residence
[9 hours old]: Vance will be a guest of the UK foreign secretary at his official residence Chevening, in Kent.

* Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing legal bid to stay
[0 hours old]: Gareth Ward was convicted of rape last month but refused to resign from his electorate.

- Ex-Superman actor says he's becoming US immigration agent
[4 hours old]: Dean Cain says he'll be "sworn in as an ICE agent asap" following a recruitment drive by the agency.

- Pair arrested after water sprayed at Orthodox Jews
[12 hours old]: A video was shared widely on social media showing traditionally-dressed Jews being targeted.

- Nearly a million more deaths than births in Japan last year
[12 hours old]: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called the situation a "quiet emergency", as birth rates continue to plummet.

- British dad 'killed by drone fighting in Ukraine'
[8 hours old]: Alan Robert Williams's wife is told that the 35-year-old from Wirral died in Kharkiv.

- £201m of new forwards - now Man Utd look to solve midfield issue
[6 hours old]: Manchester United look set to complete a third major forward signing in a bid to solve their goalscoring problems - now attention is turning to the midfield.

- Crawley smashes Superchargers to win over Fire
[5 hours old]: Zak Crawley's sparkling 67 leads Northern Superchargers to a dominant eight-wicket win over Welsh Fire in The Hundred at Headingley.

- How McTominay became a Ballon d'Or nominee
[12 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at how Scott McTominay has become a Ballon d'Or nominee less than a year after leaving Manchester United for Napoli.

- McGrath predicts 5-0 win for Australia in Ashes
[11 hours old]: As usual, Glenn McGrath predicts Australia will win the 2025-26 Ashes 5-0 - but says Joe Root and Harry Brook are the England players the hosts will fear most.

- Crawley hits stunning knock as Superchargers thrash Fire
[5 hours old]: Zak Crawley's unbeaten 67 runs off 38 balls, including four sixes, helps Northern Superchargers to an eight-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in their opening match of the Men's Hundred 2025 at Headingley.

- Chelsea in talks to sign Man Utd winger Garnacho
[10 hours old]: Chelsea are in talks with Manchester United over signing Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho.

- Five England players nominated for Women's Ballon d'Or
[12 hours old]: Five of England's Euro 2025-winning squad are nominated for the Women's Ballon d'Or, with boss Sarina Wiegman among the coaching nominees.

- Interest rates cut to lowest level in more than two years
[10 hours old]: The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year.

- What the interest rate cut means for you
[12 hours old]: Changes to the Bank's base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.

- Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties
[3 hours old]: The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race.

- Why firms are merging HR and IT departments
[3 hours old]: The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together.

- OpenAI claims GPT-5 model boosts ChatGPT to 'PhD level'
[7 hours old]: GPT-5's release comes as tech firms continue to compete in an effort to claim the world's most advanced AI.

- Faisal Islam: Why has the Bank of England cut rates?
[12 hours old]: Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.

- Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries
[14 hours old]: The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.

- UK says British Steel's Chinese owners demanding millions
[15 hours old]: Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers.

- What are semiconductors and why is Trump threatening 100% tariffs?
[14 hours old]: The President said he plans to introduce 100% tariffs on foreign-made chips, but the largest producers may avoid the levy.

- Brown urges Reeves to hike gambling taxes at Budget
[13 hours old]: The former Labour prime minister says hitting the "undertaxed" sector could pay for benefits rises.

- Why is UK inflation still rising?
[13 hours old]: UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

- What are interest rates and will they fall further?
[14 hours old]: The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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. Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil
[26 hours old]: India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".

. Apple to invest 0bn after pressure from Trump
[28 hours old]: The president had been pressing Apple to do more of its manufacturing in the US.

. What economic levers are left for Reeves to pull?
[38 hours old]: The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to deliver her Budget in the autumn.

. Horizon victim sues Post Office and Fujitsu for £4m
[36 hours old]: This is the first time full details of a complex claim for compensation have been made public.

. Reeves must raise tax to cover £41bn gap, says think tank
[38 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer defended the government's handling of the economy but failed to answer a question about taxes.

. Zara ads banned for 'unhealthily thin' models
[51 hours old]: It comes after the advertising watchdog banned M&S and Next ads for showing models who appeared too thin.

. Claire's files for bankruptcy as competition bites
[35 hours old]: The colourful accessories chain says sales are down as online competitors and higher costs eat into profits.

. High whey protein prices take chunk out of THG profits
[36 hours old]: The firm behind Myprotein and Cult Beauty will take a hit to get a bigger share of the popular market.

. How Trump's secondary tariffs on Russia could hit the global economy
[33 hours old]: The sweeping secondary tariffs could cut the flow of Russian oil and gas to global markets.

. Struggling families 'need grants' for school uniforms
[51 hours old]: Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.

. How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
[27 hours old]: The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.

. Will new greener brake pads be more expensive?
[75 hours old]: Automotive industry will have to change techniques and materials as new EU rules come into force in 2026

. How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs
[124 hours old]: Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out.

. Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook
[149 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.

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

. The Gulf bets big on AI as it seeks the 'new oil'
[195 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'
[216 hours old]: People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue.



. Could aluminium become the packaging 'champion'?
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. World's thirst for matcha dries up global supplies
[316 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?
[339 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?
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. The big winner from Coca-Cola's Trump-inspired sugar push
[372 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
[411 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
[435 hours old]: Beijing is turning to Western brands including Peppa Pig and Harry Potter to increase tourism.

. 'Living on universal credit is a constant battle'
[21 hours old]: Keith Williams says he uses a food bank as his monthly £368 benefit payment lasts "about a week".

. Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
[171 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

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. China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
[1419 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
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. Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
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. Taster finds 32 plates of peas a day appealing
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. Martin Lewis on how to maximise your interest
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