Make way, Starmer tells Sunak, as Labour wins by-election and key councils
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-68609729
May 2, 2024, 5:51 AM
Labour wins Blackpool South and councils across England, on a bad night for the Conservatives.
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Watch: 'The people of Blackpool South have spoken for Britain'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68948432
May 3, 2024, 4:55 AM
Labour's candidate Chris Webb wins Blackpool South with a huge swing away from the Conservatives.
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Chris Mason: Whopping swing to Labour will alarm Tories
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68948038
May 3, 2024, 5:37 AM
The party is set for one of its worst local election results as Labour wins the Blackpool South by-election.
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Local election results in maps and charts
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8v36l6d54do
May 3, 2024, 4:37 AM
Analysis of the first wave of results in the local elections 2024.
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Johnson turned away from voting after forgetting ID
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68947834
May 3, 2024, 12:12 AM
The former prime minister returned later with the necessary ID and was able to vote.
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Bad night for Tories as they lose by-election and half of council seats so far
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68947838
May 3, 2024, 8:07 AM
Labour leader hails huge by-election win as party continues to gain ground in polls across England.
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Johnson turned away from voting after forgetting ID
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68947834
May 3, 2024, 12:12 AM
The former prime minister returned later with the necessary ID and was able to vote.
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Post Office’s expert gave false evidence to court
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68857142
May 3, 2024, 5:01 AM
Expert suggested bug fix which would alter data without branch knowing, but told court that was impossible.
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Barry Manilow may follow Take That by taking Co-op Live show to rival venue
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd184k3kk4jo
May 3, 2024, 8:10 AM
The star has announced a "back up plan" should the gig at the troubled venue be unable to go ahead.
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Corden announces episode written for Christmas Day return of Gavin and Stacey
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevezxdjjgjo
May 3, 2024, 8:24 AM
James Corden has revealed on Instagram that he has written the final Gavin and Stacey episode.
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Dam bursts and death toll rises in Brazil floods
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68948239
May 3, 2024, 3:57 AM
More than 30 people have been killed and 60 are missing in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
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RAAC concrete house was meant to be our forever home
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1ej0017ez5o
May 3, 2024, 7:33 AM
Many of Scotland's former council houses contain RAAC concrete but their owners are struggling to get help.
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King gets his 21-metre Coronation scroll - but who spotted the one tiny error?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68931958
May 3, 2024, 7:49 AM
For 700 years there has been a handwritten account of coronations, but there are some names missing.
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Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza 'tragedy'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68945380
May 3, 2024, 8:04 AM
Officials say the measures will be in place until Israel allows an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid.
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Rhod Gilbert high on life after cancer treatment
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72p1z0790xo
May 3, 2024, 5:42 AM
The comedian says treatment for head and neck cancer has changed the way he lives.
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Who is the quiet, feared strategist behind Modi’s rise?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68653573
May 3, 2024, 12:12 AM
India’s PM is eyeing a record third term - his home minister is the brains behind his election wins.
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Apple iPhone sales fall in nearly all countries
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99zxzjqw2ko
May 3, 2024, 7:17 AM
The tech giant says demand for its smartphones fell more than 10% in the first three months of the year.
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Myanmar stops men from working abroad as war intensifies
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw8q9vx93q6o
May 3, 2024, 6:56 AM
Authorities said they would suspend accepting applications for overseas work permits.
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Weekly quiz: Where did Emma Stone get her name?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-68944579
May 2, 2024, 4:17 PM
Test how closely you have been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.
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Mind the gap - but when does the gap become a 'death trap'?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckv7kge48z4o
May 3, 2024, 7:48 AM
A passenger who fell and hurt himself getting off a train says gaps to some platforms are too big.
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Behind The Idea of You's fictional boy band
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68554935
May 2, 2024, 11:12 PM
The film's pop group sound similar to One Direction, but the songwriter says that wasn't deliberate.
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The Papers: 'PM to offer Ireland Rwanda deal' and migrant barge protests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68947628
May 3, 2024, 5:09 AM
Protests over the transfer of asylum seekers to a Dorset barge are covered on Friday's front pages.
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A boat tragedy that rocked a community
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp0g95m1j79o
May 3, 2024, 5:21 AM
Nine men died when the boat Quiet Waters sank in 1954, leaving their families devastated.
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Celebrity scandals and secret recordings dominate Trump trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68947264
May 2, 2024, 9:29 PM
Defence pursues a heated line of questioning with Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer, who brokered hush-money deal.
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How the computer games industry is embracing AI
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68844761
May 2, 2024, 11:07 PM
Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.
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Wounded orangutan seen using plant as medicine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68942123
May 2, 2024, 3:00 PM
It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound.
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US allies India and Japan 'xenophobic', says Biden
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68947042
May 3, 2024, 1:57 AM
The White House has downplayed the comments, saying the president 'values' India and Japan's friendship.
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Biden calls for order after police clear UCLA camp
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68945049
May 2, 2024, 10:26 PM
Officers in riot gear arrested 209 people as they dismantled their weeklong pro-Palestinian protest.
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Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72plp66g5no
May 3, 2024, 8:03 AM
Residents near 178 bodies of water have been told to leave as flooding is set to worsen.
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California boat captain jailed for fire that killed 34
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68939205
May 2, 2024, 10:28 PM
Jerry Boylan sentenced to four years in prison for failing to prevent 2019 Labor Day tragedy.
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Mexican police search for missing foreign tourists
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd13e9pjjgjo
May 3, 2024, 4:00 AM
Mexican police have arrested three people over the disappearance of an American and two Australians.
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EastEnders star named as next Death in Paradise lead detective
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6pyw18g12yo
May 2, 2024, 7:00 PM
Don Gilet's DI Melvin Wilson will make his debut in this year's Christmas special.
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Spurs lacked belief and conviction - Postecoglou
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c51n5nz05pro
May 2, 2024, 10:49 PM
Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham lacked "belief and conviction" as their Champions League hopes were hit by defeat at Chelsea.
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Villa left 'with a mountain to climb', says McGinn
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68935956
May 2, 2024, 10:23 PM
Aston Villa captain John McGinn says "everything that could have gone wrong did" after a chaotic Europa Conference League semi-final first-leg defeat to Olympiakos.
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Wolves make Doyle move permanent from Man City
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4n1rn7ng8jo
May 3, 2024, 8:00 AM
Wolves will make the signing of Manchester City midfielder Tommy Doyle permanent for a fee of just under £5m on 1 July.
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Sutton's Premier League predictions v Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68916466
May 2, 2024, 5:04 PM
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Kings of Leon drummer and Manchester City fan Nathan Followill to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League games.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10628994
June 13, 2023, 10:25 AM
Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Watch live result coverage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0056lvh
May 3, 2024, 6:35 AM
Live coverage of the 2024 local, mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections.
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Listen: Local Electioncast! The Results (part 1…)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hvt3xm
May 3, 2024, 6:23 AM
'A rolling weekend of psephological fun' begins
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Train strikes: How May's disruption affects you
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959
May 2, 2024, 11:12 PM
Train drivers are staging strikes and an overtime ban around the May Bank Holiday.
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61646214
April 15, 2024, 11:24 AM
If you face disruption because flights are cancelled or delayed, then what can you do?
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Can my landlord put up my rent, keep my deposit or evict me?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65038459
March 25, 2024, 12:07 PM
UK renters have seen increases of 10% and two million are behind or struggling to pay.
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How much is the minimum wage going up?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48445674
April 2, 2024, 10:56 AM
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates rose at the beginning of April.
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Five hacks to help save money on your food shop
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61798003
November 29, 2023, 3:53 PM
The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
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How do interest rates affect me?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57764601
April 17, 2024, 10:04 AM
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
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What to do if you are in debt and need help
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64291327
April 3, 2024, 10:30 AM
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?
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How much will the 2p National Insurance cut save me?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-63635185
April 5, 2024, 9:33 PM
A further 2p cut in National Insurance for 27 million workers has come into effect.
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Five ways to save money on your mortgage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65984415
January 8, 2024, 9:53 AM
Experts give advice for those who might be worried about their monthly mortgage payments.
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How fast are prices rising in the UK?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12196322
April 17, 2024, 8:20 AM
The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but remains above the 2% target.
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What happens if I can't afford to pay my mortgage?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63486782
January 9, 2024, 1:01 PM
Many homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.
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Five ways to save money on your mortgage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65984415
January 8, 2024, 9:53 AM
Experts give advice for those who might be worried about their monthly mortgage payments.
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61646214
April 15, 2024, 11:24 AM
If you face disruption because flights are cancelled or delayed, then what can you do?
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How to get a job: Six expert tips for finding work
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64939070
April 16, 2024, 11:11 AM
More than 10m people out of work in the UK, so if you're searching for a job you're not alone. Here are some tips on how to get started.
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Barry Manilow may take Co-op Live show to rival arena
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd184k3kk4jo
May 3, 2024, 8:10 AM
The star has announced a "back up plan" should the gig at the troubled venue be unable to go ahead.
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Hundreds charged in error for child leisure cards
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68945311
May 3, 2024, 5:29 AM
The discount cards were supposed to be offered free of charge for Better leisure centres across Belfast.
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Swinney looks set to be first minister as Forbes backs him
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c88zvgl9y9go
May 2, 2024, 1:30 PM
John Swinney is now expected to be the only candidate to succeed Humza Yousaf as SNP leader
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School stabbings prompt safety review across Wales
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl406e1j1mmo
May 3, 2024, 5:12 AM
Head teachers urged to check emergency procedures are up to date after two teachers were stabbed.
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