Scott Duffield

Cross-channel migrant-smuggling gang exposed by BBC undercover filming Exclusive: Secret filming reveals smugglers' forest hideout and cash deals at UK train station.

Violent Channel smuggling gang's French and UK network exposed by undercover BBC investigation (via BBC News)
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50 migrants a week could be sent back to France in pilot of 'one in, one out' deal If agreed, the numbers sent back in the pilot would be only a small fraction of the usual number who cross the Channel every week.

50 migrants a week could be sent back to France in pilot of 'one in, one out' deal (via BBC News)
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Reform's momentum is making the political weather Nigel Farage's party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response

Reform's momentum is making the political weather (via BBC News x Chris Mason)
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Former Dundee University boss Iain Gillespie could return payoff Prof Iain Gillespie was giving evidence to MSPs over the financial crisis at Dundee University

'Incompetent' former university boss considers returning £150,000 payout (via BBC News)

Asked if he was "incompetent or corrupt" Prof Gillespie said: "I'm certainly not corrupt, so I'll have to choose incompetent."

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Minister confirms welfare vote will go ahead as No 10 in talks with Labour MPs Downing Street has confirmed it is in talks with Labour MPs about possible changes to the government's welfare policies.

Minister confirms welfare vote will go ahead as No 10 in talks with Labour MPs
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Government in talks with Labour MPs on welfare reforms, No 10 says A source confirms to the BBC that the governemnt is holding talks with Labour MPs about proposals for welfare reforms.

Government in talks with Labour MPs on welfare reforms, No 10 says
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Smugglers deploy 'taxi boats' to collect migrants off the French coast They are being launched from new sites and in new ways - out of reach of French police.

'Taxi boats' pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tactics (via BBC News)

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The Chancellor and her expenses before she became an MP BBC News has learnt that there was an expenses investigation into Rachel Reeves, and two other senior managers, when she worked at HBOS.

BBC News: The Chancellor and her expenses before she became an MP
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Trump hits Mexico, Canada and China with import taxes - live updates Canada is poised to hit back by slapping tariffs on US products, with PM Justin Trudeau to make an announcement later on Saturday.

NEW: Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China (via
BBC News)

President Trump has signed an order imposing 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tax on China, the White House has confirmed.
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Barclays customers face second day of issues after major IT outage Online banking, the bank's app and payments in and out of accounts are all affected.

Are you a Barclays customer? Having issues with your payments or online banking?

📺We'd be interested to speak to you about your experience on #BBCBreakfast
📲 Drop me a DM
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Sainsbury's and Morrisons run 'prohibited' tobacco advertising Trading Standards says adverts for heated tobacco products are banned, but some supermarkets disagree.

Top supermarkets running 'prohibited' tobacco ads

📺 More on #BBCBreakfast watch back on BBC iPlayer
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Axel Rudakubana: Keir Starmer to make statement on Southport murders as public inquiry announced On Monday, Axel Rudakubana admitted murdering Alice da Silva Aguiar, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Bebe King, and his long history of violence was revealed.

The Prime Minister is to make a statement on the Southport attack after public inquiry announced

📺 Watch live on #BBCBreakfast on BBC One & BBC iPlayer
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Missed Trump's speech? Here are five takeaways Trump vowed to return the country to its golden age and to plant the American flag on Mars.

Missed Trump's speech? Here are five takeaways (via BBC News)
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Trump inauguration live updates: Trump gives his inaugural address after he is sworn in as 47th US president In his first speech to the nation, he outlines a raft of executive orders and vows to halt

Donald Trump promises 'new golden age' after he is sworn in as 47th US president
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TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban comes in TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban comes in

#BREAKING: TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban comes in (via BBC News)
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Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room in Glasgow The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.

BBC News: Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room
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Rachel Reeves heads to China amid pressure over borrowing costs The three day-visit has been criticised by Conservatives who claim she should have cancelled the trip.

BBC News: Reeves heads to China amid market trouble at home
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Tatton Park in the snow. Lake half frozen with snow in foreground. Hazy background due to fog

Tatton Park. Tree covered in snow and frost beside half frozen lake

stunning walk around Tatton Park today - making the most of my midweek day off ❄️⛄️

Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.

BBC News: Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal
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Glen Sannox: 'Green' ferry has higher emissions than diesel ship One transport expert tells the BBC it might be better to run the new CalMac ferry on diesel.

'Green' ferry emits more CO2 than old diesel ship (via BBC Scotland News)
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Morrisons customers complain More Card discounts not working The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.

Morrisons discount cards not working and Christmas deliveries delayed
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📺🎄 We’re talking Christmas cooking tips on #BBCBreakfast this morning

And we’ve had this suggestion: mince pies with blue cheese!

One to try this year?

Etihad Athletics campus, track in foreground with sunset in backdrop

After a busy week of early shifts, I had such a nice solo track session this afternoon 🏃‍♂️

Ex-First Minister Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP t next election The former SNP leader will leave parliament at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, he has announced.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Former First Minister, Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP at the next Holyrood election
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Syria latest: Rebels capture Damascus, saying President Assad has fled Rebels say they have toppled Bashar al-Assad and the prime minister promises to co-operate with them

Syrian rebels capture Damascus, saying President Assad has fled

BBC’s Barbara Plett Usher is reporting from the Syrian capital - follow for more ⬇️
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Storm Darragh: Met Office issues rare red wind warning The Met Office says the approaching storm poses a danger to life in coastal parts of Wales and south-west England.

NEW: Millions sent government alert as Storm Darragh approaches UK
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No plan for more tax rises, Starmer tells BBC The PM says voters can judge him at the next general election on whether their living standards have improved.

No plan for more tax rises, Starmer tells BBC Breakfast
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Kevin Sinfield is half-way there!

Glasgow Rock Choir & MNDScotland at Celtic Park ready to welcome the Rugby League legend on day four of his latest week long ultra marathon challenge

📺 More on #BBCBreakfast tomorrow from 6am

Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies resigns Welsh Tory Senedd leader Andrew RT Davies resigns after narrowly surviving a vote of confidence.

#BBCNews: Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies resigns, saying "substantial minority" of party do not support him
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NEW: Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary