Budget 2021: 'Now is not the time for tax rises', say MPs

The Treasury Committee says "now is not the time" for rises, but they may be needed in the future.

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Jobless rate around UK airports above average, say MPs

A report by MPs found the number of people claiming jobless benefits was much higher near the top 20 UK airports.

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Apprenticeships levy 'has failed on every measure', says HR body

The professional body for HR said apprenticeship starts have fallen and far fewer have gone to young people.

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Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?

With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.

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'Farms are going to need different kinds of robots'

A growing number of tech firms are helping farmers better look after their animals and crops.

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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher

Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.

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CPAC: Trump to return to political stage at conservative conference

The former US president will address the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida.

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Budget: Rishi Sunak promises help as Covid restrictions ease

But Rishi Sunak says he wants "to be honest" with the public about the shock suffered by the economy.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Blinken says US concerned about atrocities

Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

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Doctor joins Zoom court hearing while operating on patient

Medical officials in California say they will investigate surgeon Scott Green.

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Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law

The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation.

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Myanmar coup: Casualties rise as police step up crackdown

Police fire live rounds, tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse anti-coup rallies in several cities.

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Dominican Republic announces plans for Haiti border fence

The 380km barrier will curb the flow of illegal migrants, drugs and stolen vehicles, the president says.

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New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment

New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide.

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Budget 2021: £5bn fund for High Street to recover from Covid

It comes as the chancellor warns of "enormous strains" on the public purse ahead of next week's Budget.

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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.

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Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget.

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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.

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The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king

A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

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Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty?

President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it?

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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.

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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

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Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele?

While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele.

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LeBron vs Zlatan: Who won the politics bout?

"I will never shut up," James tells Ibrahimovic in political activism spat.

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Myanmar coup: Security forces intensify protest crackdown

Unconfirmed local reports suggest a woman was shot during Saturday's demonstrations.

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Indian man killed by his own rooster during cockfight

The man had tried to stop the bird escaping when he was struck in the groin by a knife on the animal's leg.

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Venice: Low tides leave canals dry

In stark contrast to floods in December, some of the city's boats and gondolas are beached.

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Nigeria kidnappings: Hunt for 300 girls as second abducted school group freed

Some 317 girls remain missing in Zamfara state, but 42 people abducted in Niger state are freed.

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Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote

The coronavirus aid plan passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate.

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Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment

The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA.

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Budget 2021: Mortgage guarantee to help buyers with 5% deposit

Boris Johnson says "generation rent" can become "generation buy" through new government-backed loans.

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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Haiti prison escape: Hundreds of inmates flee from Croix-des-Bouquets jail

The prison's director is among 25 people killed in the mass escape near the capital, Port-au-Prince.

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

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Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth

James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation.

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John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince

The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder.

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Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts

Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again.

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Loan shark fears as fewer investigations begin during Covid crisis

Illegal money lenders have been shaming non-payers on social media during the pandemic.

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Budget 2021: Stamp duty holiday deadline 'may cost us £12,000'

Homebuyers facing high costs and delays want the tax break to be extended at the Budget.

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Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players?

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