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- Avanti West Coast strikes suspended for talks
[12 hours old]: Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union planned to walk out on the next three Sundays.
. Change Heathrow funding or third runway won't happen - businesses
[17 hours old]: Businesses want a review of the regulations that govern what Heathrow Airport can charge.
. Heathrow expects third runway take offs in 10 years
[59 hours old]: The chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five.
. Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?
[71 hours old]: With the economy a key factor in German elections this month, can the auto sector get back on the road to recovery?
. What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?
[369 hours old]: The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.
and in other news ...
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JD Vance attacks Europe over free speech and migration [4 hours old]: The vice-president's speech at the Munich Security Conference was denounced by several European leaders.
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Murdered backpacker's mum says killer stole her future [6 hours old]: Danielle McLaughlin, 28, from County Donegal, was found dead in a field in India, in March 2017.
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What we've learned about Rachel Reeves's expenses - and the Labour response [3 hours old]: Senior figures defended the chancellor after we revealed her expenses were investigated before she was an MP.
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Is Trump right when he says the US faces unfair trade? [9 hours old]: He wants to hit back at countries that place import taxes on American goods that he thinks are too high.
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'I felt a slimy texture brush my face': Man describes being swallowed by whale [7 hours old]: Adrián Simancas, 23, was kayaking off Chilean Patagonia when he found himself inside a whale.
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'Trapped in our home' - Doorbell camera captures neighbour's abuse and threats [5 hours old]: Data shows 36% of people experienced anti-social behaviour last year, up from 34% the year before.
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Southport killer's sentence will not be reviewed [1 hours old]: The Attorney General said there was "no realistic legal basis" for an appeal over the sentence.
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Uber and Bolt drivers strike on Valentine's Day [6 hours old]: Thousands of drivers are taking part in the strike action over pay and working conditions, a union says.
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Hamas releases names of hostages due for release on Saturday [8 hours old]: They are set to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
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Cover up or pay a fine, Portugal's Albufeira warns [8 hours old]: Wearing bikinis and going shirtless may soon be banned in the city, as it fights against badly behaved tourists.
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Loved-up royals share Valentine's Day photos [4 hours old]: Meghan says she is "beyond proud" of Harry in an Instagram post, while William and Kate shared a poignant image.
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Peruvian policeman in capybara costume makes Valentine's drug bust [3 hours old]: Video shows the moment police use fancy dress to carry out a drug raid in Lima, Peru.
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Ukraine end game: What each side wants from a peace deal [2 hours old]: Donald Trump's phone call with Putin has shocked both Ukraine's president Zelensky and allies alike, but is it enough to start peace talks?
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Starmer backs Ukraine's Nato bid despite US view [7 hours old]: The PM reaffirms the UK supports Ukraine's "irreversible path" to joining NATO in a call with Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Chernobyl radiation shield hit by Russian drone, Ukraine says [5 hours old]: There has been no increase in radiation levels at the plant, Ukraine's president says.
* The papers: 'Free speech in retreat' and Payne's 'chaotic' last days [0 hours old]: A number of Saturday's front pages reflect on JD Vance's speech in Munich
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YouTube at 20: Fame has made life easier, says Charlie Bit Me star [8 hours old]: From Baby Shark, the Harlem Shake and Gangnam Style, the online site has been part of our lives for 20 years.
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Gaza plans put Egypt-US relations to tough test [6 hours old]: After decades of close ties, what happens to Gaza could put Egypt-US friendship at risk.
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Call for parents to be able to use loyalty card points to buy baby milk [9 hours old]: Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain.
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Babies born in 2023 can expect to live longer, new figures show [12 hours old]: Boys born in the UK in 2023 can expect to live on average to 86.7 years, and girls to 90, experts suggest.
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Man conned council out of £710k of lockdown grants in 'Greggs' swindle [5 hours old]: Aftab Baig pretended to be a property manager from Greggs to con Leeds City Council, a court hears.
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Russell T Davies to bring new LGBT drama to TV [5 hours old]: "This is a show I had to write because the world is getting stranger, tougher and darker," says Davies.
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Snow, ice and freezing rain to hit parts of UK as yellow weather warning issued [11 hours old]: Snow, ice and freezing rain are forecast for parts of the UK this weekend
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Hospital chairman who plotted against boss resigns [5 hours old]: Ian Haythornthwaite was found to have conspired against Dr Susan Gilby with other senior figures.
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£115m lottery winners invest in bid to take women's football club to the top [8 hours old]: The directors hope the investment will lead to the club's promotion to the Women's Super League.
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Everton, Liverpool and Slot charged after derby melee [6 hours old]: Everton, Liverpool and Arne Slot are charged by the Football Association after incidents at the end of Wednesday's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
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Premier League sponsorship rules 'void' says tribunal [2 hours old]: The Premier League's rules governing sponsorship deals from the period between between 2021 and 2024 are "void and unenforceable", a tribunal rules.
* Quins miss out on top spot as Bristol edge victory [1 hours old]: Harlequins miss the chance to go top of the table as Bristol Bears claim victory to strengthen their grip on fourth place in the Premiership Women's Rugby table.
* Hull KR claim golden-point victory over Castleford [0 hours old]: Mikey Lewis kicks a golden point drop-goal for Hull KR to earn a 19-18 victory over Castleford Tigers in their Super League opener.
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The Week: What next for Ukraine and some signs of growth? [13 hours old]: Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James wrap up the week.
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Trump tariff VAT threat raises fears of hit to UK [8 hours old]: The surprise inclusion of VAT to calculate tariffs prompts questions over the possible impact on British businesses.
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Thames Water launches appeal for larger bill rise [11 hours old]: The water company says the cap on what it can charge customers for the next five years is too low.
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US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data [12 hours old]: They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.
* Why don't Europeans buy more American cars? [0 hours old]: Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack.
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'Mould, damp and decay': Homes excluded from insulation scandal help [11 hours old]: Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022.
and in other older news ...
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Jeremy Bowen: Zelensky is being forced to face a tough new reality [29 hours old]: Many world leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelensky, are finding the world is more uncertain under new US leadership.
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Trump wants peace. Ukrainians fear what that might look like [17 hours old]: Trump and Putin want to make a deal. But Ukrainians question how life after a ceasefire will work.
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Dating apps could be in trouble – here's what might take their place [22 hours old]: For some Gen Zs, meeting online through shared hobbies is an alternative to the tyranny of the swipe.
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Weekly quiz: Who did Monty beat to win the top US dog show? [28 hours old]: How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
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Watch: Premier League's iconic duos and their goals [16 hours old]: In honour of Valentine's Day, BBC Sport looks back at some of the Premier League's most iconic partnerships and their goals together.
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BBC News app [4284 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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What’s up with Gen Z? [42 hours old]: A study suggests that less than half of Generation Z are proud to be British.
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Trump launches plan to target countries with new tariffs [20 hours old]: The US president ordered his staff to develop a response to countries with trade policies he says are unfair.
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TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US [20 hours old]: TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.
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Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots [23 hours old]: Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke.
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Modi hails US-India 'mega partnership' in Trump meeting [19 hours old]: Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations.
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UK signals it will seek US steel tariff exemption [33 hours old]: Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the government has a strong case to avoid tariffs on UK-made steel entering the US.
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Questions raised over Rachel Reeves's CV and expenses [32 hours old]: The BBC has established the Chancellor left the Bank of England nine months earlier than she states in her LinkedIn profile.
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Jeff Bezos space firm Blue Origin to cut a tenth of jobs [17 hours old]: The company is looking to trim manager ranks and focus on ramping up rocket launches.
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Some mortgage rates cut below 4% as competition picks up [32 hours old]: It's the first time mortgage deals with rates below 4% have been available since November.
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Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024 [37 hours old]: The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.
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Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism [30 hours old]: It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.
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Honda-Nissan multi-billion dollar merger collapses [35 hours old]: The Japanese car making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivals.
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Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US [36 hours old]: Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores.
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Three American goods that could rise in price due to metal tariffs [61 hours old]: Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food.
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US inflation in surprise increase [44 hours old]: US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans.
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Everton sponsor leaves UK after porn ad probe [52 hours old]: Gambling site Stake will leave the UK as a regulator investigation continues.
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Goldman axes diversity rule that has 'served purpose' [61 hours old]: The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.
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Next ad banned as pose made model look too thin [61 hours old]: The advertising watchdog says it was "irresponsible" to emphasise the thinness of the model's legs.
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Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord? [47 hours old]: Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition.
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Why do kindness influencers get criticised? [95 hours old]: Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work.
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Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world? [94 hours old]: President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?
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How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe [118 hours old]: The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.
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How to shift from lorry driver to space engineer [191 hours old]: Students explain their hopes for the UK's first Space Systems Degree Apprenticeship.
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World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit [215 hours old]: Global politicians and AI bosses will next week attend a summit to debate the disruptive technology.
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Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack [239 hours old]: The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
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Why employees smuggle AI into work [263 hours old]: Many staff are using AI at work without the permission of their employers.
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Leaving X can be a tricky decision for brands [383 hours old]: Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision.
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Will a third runway at Heathrow help UK growth? [396 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits.
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Will young developers take on key open source software? [431 hours old]: The founders of important open source software are getting older, who will take over?
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Inside the race for Greenland's mineral wealth [455 hours old]: The territory's untapped mineral wealth has caught the eye of both mining firms and Donald Trump.
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The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country [501 hours old]: Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.