Mini strike at Cowley could stop production, Unite says

About 150 staff who could strike are "absolutely critical" to the Cowley factory, the union says.

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Tesco vows to rein in prices as profits treble

Tesco announces a sharp rise in profits but warns it will come under pressure from rising inflation.

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Extinction Rebellion: Lloyd's of London protest held by activists

The activist group is demanding that Lloyd's of London stops insuring fossil fuel projects.

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TUC: Frances O'Grady to quit as leader after nine years

Frances O'Grady said leading the trade union group had been the "greatest honour" of her life.

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El Salvador: Whip-wielding demons kick off Easter week

Men dress up as demons and playfully whip locals "to cleanse them of their sins" in Texistepeque.

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Warning travel problems could continue into summer

Border force is "chronically under-staffed" and it will take time to train new officers, a union says.

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Sri Lanka warns it will default on its foreign debt amid crisis

The finance ministry said it otherwise had an "unblemished record" of paying its debts since independence.

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Ukraine War: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern

Ukrainian forces in Mariupol say a Russian drone dropped a chemical substance on the city overnight.

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Pay growth fails to keep pace with cost of living

Basic pay is "falling noticeably" when accounting for price rises, the Office for National Statistics says.

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NZ rugby players report body shaming and favouritism

New Zealand players have reported culturally insensitive comments and alleged "favouritism", "ghosting" and "body shaming" from coaches.

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López Obrador wins Mexico recall vote amid low turnout

Fewer than 20% of voters cast their ballots in the referendum, which the president himself called.

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Ukraine War: Russia warns Sweden and Finland against Nato membership

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the move won't bring stability to Europe.

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Zelensky asked if he'll give Russia any part of Ukraine

Ukraine's president tells CBS' 60 Minutes he isn't ready to give away his country in return for peace.

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Priority for fresh goods at Dover not realistic, minister says

Hauliers have warned fresh produce is losing quality and value due to long queues at the port.

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UK economic growth slows sharply in February

A sharp fall in car and computer production weighed on the UK's economic expansion.

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Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc wins in Melbourne as title rival Max Verstappen retires

Charles Leclerc takes a dominant victory in the Australian Grand Prix to move into a commanding position in the World Championship.

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Ronaldo: Police investigating after Manchester United forward appears to break fan's phone

Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged assault after Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to break a fan's phone.

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'I don't want rising bills to mean kids miss out'

Taxes and bills are rising, so how do small businesses - already hit by Covid - think they'll cope?

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Rishi Sunak demands inquiry into Akshata Murty tax leak

Akshata Murty will pay UK taxes on all her overseas income after a row over her non-domicile status.

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Imran Khan ousted from power as he loses key vote

The former cricket star loses a no-confidence vote 13 hours after his party tried to delay it.

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Ukraine will rise again - PM Boris Johnson

The UK prime minister held talks in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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P&O ferry detained in Larne over safety concerns back sailing

The ship had been held by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency after P&O sacked 800 of its workers.

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Scottish farmers warn of rising costs and food shortages

The Scottish government calls for a summit of UK ministers to discuss the problems facing food producers.

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UK PM travels to Kyiv for Zelensky talks

The prime minister's visit was a "show of solidarity" with the Ukrainian people, Downing Street says.

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War in Ukraine: Watch BBC interview with Ukrainian PM

In a BBC exclusive, Denys Shmyhal accuses Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine.

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France election: Voters prepare to cast ballot in presidential poll

Campaigning has ended ahead of the first round of voting which takes place on Sunday.

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War in Ukraine: Inside Chernobyl after the Russian occupation

The nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine was taken over by Russian forces on the first day of the invasion.

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Akshata Murty: Chancellor's wife could save £280m in UK tax

A tax agreement between the UK and India could offer significant savings on Ms Murty’s inheritance tax bill.

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Kramatorsk: At least 1,000 at railway station when rockets hit - witness

An aid worker says Kramatorsk station was crowded with evacuees at the time of the blasts.

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Ukraine war causes giant leap in global food prices, says UN

The UN says the conflict has spread shocks through markets for grains and vegetable oil.

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'Mariupol is a graveyard': Evacuees recount terror of Russian assault

Survivors from the besieged city say they wondered at times if the rest of Ukraine had fallen.

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Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Only God can help us now

Millions are having to endure daily power cuts and queue for hours to get basics like cooking gas and diesel.

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Sainsbury's lifts pay after shareholder pressure

The supermarket says all London staff will be paid the Real Living Wage, following calls from investors.

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Qatar World Cup: Security guards made to do 'forced labour' - Amnesty

Security guards in Qatar working on projects that include some linked to the 2022 World Cup have been subjected to conditions "which amount to forced labour," claims Amnesty.

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British embassy guard charged with spying for Russia

David Ballantyne Smith, 57, is charged with nine offences under the Official Secrets Act.

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P&O Ferries preparing to restart Dover-Calais route

The firm hopes to get its Pride of Kent and Spirit of Britain ships back in action, subject to inspection.

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War in Ukraine: Giving Russia money for energy is 'blood money' - Ukraine PM

Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal calls for countries to stop buying Russian for oil and gas.

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Thomas Sankara murder: Ex-Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré found guilty

Burkina Faso's former leader Blaise Compaoré is found guilty of complicity in killing his close friend.

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Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case and hits out at 'baseless' claims

After the High Court judgement, the singer says such "baseless" claims "are way too common now".

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Putin's ultranationalist ally and clown Zhirinovsky dies at 75

Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died in hospital, after a career built on fiery remarks and absurd antics.

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Farming labour shortage could mean price rises, MPs warn

A report calls for a relaxation on requirements to speak English, and to expand seasonal worker visas.

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BA cancels flights due to staff shortages

The airline took the decision in May to withdraw some flights to boost reliability for passengers.

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Rare Sumatran rhino gives birth after eight miscarriages

The critically endangered Sumatran rhino gave birth to a female calf in an Indonesian sanctuary.

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Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city

China's financial hub is now subject to indefinite restrictions after Covid cases hit a new high.

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Peru inflation: Civilians and police clash in Peru protests

Protests have taken place across Peru, as oil, gas and toll road prices rise.

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The Works forced to close shops after cyber-attack

The retailer said that five of its 526 shops have temporarily been shut since the attack last week.

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More than 160 missing after Nigerian train attack

"My decision to change coaches saved my life and my family," a survivor tells the BBC.

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Elon Musk snaps up $3bn Twitter stake

Tesla founder Elon Musk has bought almost a tenth of Twitter shares, worth almost $3bn.

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Kinder Surprise eggs recalled over salmonella link

Food Standards Agency says 57 cases have been found, 77% of them in children aged five or younger.

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Pakistan: What we know so far as PM's fate hangs in balance

The fate of Pakistan's prime minister - and the country - teeters on a decision by the Supreme Court.

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