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UK facing biggest economic hit from Iran war of any major country

Britain faces a bigger economic downgrade as a result of war in the Persian Gulf than any other major country, according to the first comprehensive assessment of the implications of the conflict.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:08:00 +0000

Transgender women athletes banned from female Olympic events

The International Olympic Committee is banning transgender women from competing in all female events.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:09:00 +0000

Labourer who killed mother-of-two and buried her in shallow grave jailed for 18 years

A labourer who killed a mother-of-two and buried her in woodland near Coventry has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 07:12:00 +0000

Man appears in court over unlawful killing of boy, 8

A man has appeared in court charged with the unlawful killing of an eight-year-old boy in Cumbria.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 11:26:00 +0000

Suspects arrested over Golders Green arson attack released on bail

Two British men arrested in connection with an arson attack against four ambulances owned by a volunteer-run Jewish charity have been released on bail.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:16:00 +0000

Housing crisis deepens as UK rents hit all time high

More people in the UK are renting, and they're paying a growing share of their income to do so.

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SKY NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 18:29:00 +0000

I was shocked by what I saw on streets of Britain's second city

Birmingham has been a Labour city for the past 14 years - but come 7 May, that could all change.

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SKY NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000

US airports 'may have to close'

Some US airports may have to shut as travellers endure long wait times at security following a shutdown that's seen 50,000 staff go unpaid.

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SKY NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Ex-Man Utd star convicted of speeding away from training ground days before he left

Ex-Manchester United footballer Alejandro Garnacho has been convicted of speeding away from the club's training ground just days before he left.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 02:57:00 +0000

Man in court charged with murder of woman at high-rise block of flats

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman at a block of flats in Glasgow.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Starmer: 'Far-fetched' to link McSweeney phone theft to Mandelson files

Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “a little bit far-fetched” to suggest the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s phone was linked to the release of files relating to Lord Mandelson.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 07:07:00 +0000

UK facing biggest economic hit from Iran war of any major country

Britain faces a bigger economic downgrade as a result of war in the Persian Gulf than any other major country, according to the first comprehensive assessment of the implications of the conflict.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:08:00 +0000

Labourer who killed mother-of-two and buried her in shallow grave jailed for 18 years

A labourer who killed a mother-of-two and buried her in woodland near Coventry has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 07:12:00 +0000

Starmer warns Travelodge boss after hotel sex attack

Sir Keir Starmer has personally written to Travelodge's CEO and warned she must "seriously engage with MPs" over concerns about women's safety.

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SKY NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 20:54:00 +0000

Housing crisis deepens as UK rents hit all time high

More people in the UK are renting, and they're paying a growing share of their income to do so.

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SKY NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 18:29:00 +0000

'I was threatened with a screwdriver for doing my job'

A pharmacist has described the moment a patient threatened him with a screwdriver because he wouldn't provide the medication they wanted, as a poll suggests staff are facing "escalating abuse" from patients.

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SKY NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 23:37:00 +0000

I was shocked by what I saw on streets of Britain's second city

Birmingham has been a Labour city for the past 14 years - but come 7 May, that could all change.

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SKY NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000

'Transfer trick' couples can use to pay less tax | Money newsletter

More than 175,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every Friday.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100

'Major shake-up' for TV fans as HBO Max launches in the UK

HBO Max has officially launched in the UK today.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Man appears in court over unlawful killing of boy, 8

A man has appeared in court charged with the unlawful killing of an eight-year-old boy in Cumbria.

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SKY NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 11:26:00 +0000

BBC News

UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies

The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:56:33 GMT

'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?

The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:37:57 GMT

Olympic women's sport to be for biological females only

The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 13:40:37 GMT

I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade

The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:57:25 GMT

UK now 'ready' to seize Russian shadow fleet ships, Healey says

Forces are now approved to board sanctioned vessels if required, after ministers identified a legal basis in January.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:11:03 GMT

Co-op boss quits after 'toxic culture' claims reported by BBC

Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:47:02 GMT

Far-fetched to think McSweeney faked phone theft, says PM

Messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador could have been lost in the alleged theft.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 13:31:46 GMT

Russia bans Oscar-winning film 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'

A court alleges that the documentary promoted "negative attitudes" about the Russian government and the war in Ukraine.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 13:18:50 GMT

Singer Duffy to share sex assault ordeal in documentary

Disney+ says it has been given "unprecedented access" to the singer in her first major interview in 15 years.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:12:02 GMT

Trump's strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once

The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 02:00:53 GMT

Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months

Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a "moral failure".

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 05:43:31 GMT

How the conflict in the Middle East is causing fuel protests in the Philippines

BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 05:13:46 GMT

Iranians mark their New Year with anger, fear, and defiance

Cleaning her home for the festival, one Iranian told us: "Perhaps this dark night will finally give way to dawn."

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BBC NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 22:35:37 GMT

UK CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan

The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:55:18 GMT

Dentist's 'unique work' could unlock mystery of murdered man dumped in woods 22 years ago

Police say they are still no closer to identifying the man, whose body was discovered by campers in 2015.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:11:03 GMT

Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far

The HBO reboot, which is due in 2027, is a spin-off from the original books and the film franchise.

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BBC NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 22:01:55 GMT

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT

In one of country's poorest states, Venezuelans hope for post-Maduro boom

Ione Wells travels to Sucre, where a lack of investment has hampered locals' prospects.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:08:07 GMT

I'm one of only six men that work as midwives in Northern Ireland

A man who has spent 21 years as a midwife in Newry urges more men to enter the profession.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:22:56 GMT

Twenty years ago, Scotland banned smoking in pubs. Did it save lives?

Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:21:45 GMT

Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:17 GMT

'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped

A survivor of Epstein's abuses spoke publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her experience of being raped and drugged by the sex offender.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 06:02:20 GMT

Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal

The medicines regulator is proposing stricter rules after more than a dozen products were recalled.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 05:45:39 GMT

Plans for UK's newest national park to face public inquiry - is it a huge opportunity or a waste of money?

Glyndŵr National Park could extend through Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham and northern Powys.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 11:19:40 GMT

European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal

The agreement would see EU tariffs on US goods reduced to zero while US tariffs on EU imports set at 15%.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:51:44 GMT

Palestine Action arrests to resume while government appeal ongoing, Met says

The Met says it remains a criminal offence to support the banned group and it "must enforce the law".

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:26:16 GMT

England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather

Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:13:19 GMT

Men released on bail over Jewish charity ambulance arson attack

Four Jewish charity-owned ambulances were set alight in north London on Monday.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 08:52:53 GMT

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BBC NEWSWed, 30 Apr 2025 14:04:28 GMT

The US-Iran Briefing Wars

Are the US and Iran peace talks going anywhere?

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BBC NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Will Trump succeed in changing the US voting system?

And why have ICE agents been deployed to US airports?

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BBC NEWSWed, 25 Mar 2026 21:11:00 GMT

Ruth Jones as the late Carry On actress Hattie Jacques

How actress Hattie Jacques's home life was blown apart by a secret sexual liaison.

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BBC NEWSWed, 01 Jan 2025 23:41:55 GMT

Olympic women's sport to be for biological females only

The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 13:40:37 GMT

Formula 1 now 'much more fun' - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is "much more fun" than any other time in his career.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 09:44:25 GMT

Northampton head coach Vesty questions England's identity under Borthwick

Northampton head coach Sam Vesty questions whether England have lost their rugby identity under Steve Borthwick

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:12:21 GMT

Referee and VAR errors increase in Premier League

Refereeing mistakes on the field and through the video assistant referee have risen across most categories in this season's Premier League.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:18:02 GMT

Itauma fighting Usyk or Wardley a ridiculous conversation - Bunce

Steve Bunce says Moses Itauma is the future of the heavyweight division, but that future isn't quite here yet.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:24 GMT

Super League at 30: What changed - and what's next?

Former Great Britain international Iestyn Harris was part of the switch to Super League back in 1996, and looks back on 30 years of change.

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BBC NEWSThu, 26 Mar 2026 12:35:28 GMT