Deterrent effect will kick in when Rwanda flights start, minister says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-68872723
April 22, 2024, 8:51 AM
After a late-night parliamentary sitting, the plan to send some asylum seekers to the East African country will become law.
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Why a plane to Rwanda won't be taking off any time soon
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68841417
April 22, 2024, 11:15 PM
The Rwanda bill has finally been approved - but planes won't be taking off imminently.
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UK government borrowing higher than forecast
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68874849
April 23, 2024, 7:57 AM
An unexpected rise in public borrowing could limit the scope of pre-election tax cuts, say analysts.
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Stephen Lawrence murder investigation to be reviewed by independent police force
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68877983
April 22, 2024, 8:41 PM
An independent police force will review the case, after Stephen's mother called for it to be reopened.
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Father begins legal fight against BP for dead son
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68829899
April 23, 2024, 12:35 AM
Hussein Julood says the burning of gas at a BP-run oil field in Iraq caused his son's leukaemia.
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Dashcam video shows dramatic rescue from burning car
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68860065
April 22, 2024, 8:47 PM
Drivers in Minnesota stopped in the middle of a highway to help pull a man out from a vehicle on fire.
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'Guardian angel' donates kidney in organ-swap scheme
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68061692
April 23, 2024, 1:00 AM
An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.
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Mass arrests made as US Gaza campus protests spread
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68873825
April 23, 2024, 7:21 AM
Protesters at NYU and Yale are arrested while Columbia cancels in-person classes for safety.
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Prosecution: Trump hush money was 'pure election fraud'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68877610
April 22, 2024, 7:45 PM
But the defence says the former president committed no crimes and calls star witness an admitted liar.
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Cigarette prices motivating more quit attempts, study says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68875556
April 23, 2024, 1:13 AM
The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact - but health concerns remain the top reason for quitting.
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Handbag designer jailed for wildlife smuggling
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68879020
April 23, 2024, 1:43 AM
Nancy Gonzalez recruited relatives to smuggle purses made of illicit python and caiman into the US.
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'I'm proud I came last at the London Marathon'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68876566
April 23, 2024, 5:57 AM
Fred Tomlinson completes Sunday's race on Monday at the alternative finish line for slower runners.
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'Seagull Boy', nine, wins European competition with uncanny impression
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-68878025
April 23, 2024, 5:13 AM
Cooper, from Derbyshire, travelled to Belgium to take part in the competition.
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Unease as Rwanda gears up for arrival of UK migrants
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68836255
April 22, 2024, 9:00 PM
Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
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Rwanda flights 'by July' and Huw Edwards resigns
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68878781
April 23, 2024, 4:13 AM
A vote on the government's asylum bill and Huw Edwards' departure from the BBC lead the papers.
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Bruises and broken ribs - Israel's unexplained prison deaths
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68780112
April 22, 2024, 11:31 PM
The prison service did not directly address reports 13 prisoners had died since last October.
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Could House of the Dragon star change the face of gaming?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68790072
April 23, 2024, 1:21 AM
Abubakar Salim set up his own studio to tell a personal tale of grief inspired by his Kenyan heritage.
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Drag queen Lady Bushra on life, laughs and Bradford
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68878013
April 23, 2024, 1:25 AM
Lady Bushra, one of the UK's best-known British Asian drag queens, opens up about his first UK tour.
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Booing your own anthem - Hong Kong and a dilemma
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9ezpy0ryk0o
April 22, 2024, 9:51 PM
Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.
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Sunak to pledge £500m more to support Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68878627
April 22, 2024, 9:34 PM
The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
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Lack of officers delays fatal school crash case
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgy8nm84gyo
April 23, 2024, 5:24 AM
The family of a girl killed when a car crashed into her school are told there are too few forensic experts.
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Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx9wezr1d1vo
April 22, 2024, 11:03 PM
IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.
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Ten dead after Malaysia navy helicopters collide
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68852721
April 23, 2024, 7:46 AM
One of the aircraft clipped the other's rotor before the two crashed to the ground, footage shows.
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Parliamentary researcher charged with spying for China
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68874822
April 22, 2024, 3:58 PM
Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday.
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Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68878967
April 23, 2024, 3:42 AM
Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.
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Taylor Swift fans 'overwhelming' London pub
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68876725
April 22, 2024, 4:32 PM
A south London pub named on Taylor Swift's new album describes the reaction as "crazy".
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Booing your own anthem - Hong Kong and a dilemma
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9ezpy0ryk0o
April 22, 2024, 9:51 PM
Beijing's increasing influence has led to speculation that Hong Kong's days of an independent football scene are numbered.
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'It is the end for Ten Hag - there is no coming back'
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2vwn7zxnz6o
April 22, 2024, 8:18 PM
Erik ten Hag's time as Manchester United manager is reaching an end and there is "no coming back", says Chris Sutton.
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'Korda producing excellence that should prompt wider acclaim'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68877726
April 23, 2024, 5:09 AM
Nelly Korda's run of five consecutive wins should mark her out as one of the sporting greats of our time, writes Iain Carter.
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Inter seal Serie A title by winning Milan derby
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68873309
April 22, 2024, 9:59 PM
Inter Milan seal their 20th Italian title by beating arch-rivals and nearest challengers AC Milan in a historic Derby della Madonnina.
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Micah's not-so-solo goal makes top 10
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68855147
April 23, 2024, 5:14 AM
This week's episode of Match of the Day Top 10 is all about solo strikes, so how does a goal - during which Micah Richards passed to a team-mate - qualify for the list?
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The government’s Rwanda policy takes off
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hsgvhd
April 22, 2024, 11:24 PM
And, Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC on medical advice
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Israel-Iran: A sigh of relief in the Middle East?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct6dl1
April 22, 2024, 8:50 AM
This round of the regions most dangerous rivalry appears to be over, for now
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Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-62036045
April 2, 2024, 11:50 AM
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.
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Childcare shortage worsens as costs rise – report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-68580918
March 19, 2024, 12:56 AM
Fewer than a third of councils in all areas have enough spaces for children under two, a charity finds.
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Can you afford to take your children on days out?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68372814
March 30, 2024, 7:24 AM
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.
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Mum wishing son's life away in free childcare wait
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nklkxwp72o
April 4, 2024, 5:19 AM
Alex McGinn is waiting for her son to turn three so he qualifies for 30 hours of free childcare.
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Lack of officers delays fatal school crash case
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgy8nm84gyo
April 23, 2024, 5:24 AM
The family of a girl killed when a car crashed into her school are told there are too few forensic experts.
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Some 20m tonnes of sewage spills into water annually
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68874718
April 23, 2024, 5:21 AM
NI Water says the spills will continue unless it gets more funding to improve the sewerage network.
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Victims bill sets out major changes to justice system
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-68877273
April 23, 2024, 6:41 AM
Abolition of the not proven verdict and smaller juries are among the proposed reforms.
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Nightmares of mum glassed in face by stranger
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51n9k1jq1do
April 23, 2024, 5:05 AM
Natalie's life changed in an instant when she was attacked in a bar by a woman she had never met.
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