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  1. Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
  2. Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role

    Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".
  3. Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms

    The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
  4. UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure

    The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.
  5. Foden and 'shocked' Maguire to miss out on World Cup squad

    Phil Foden and Harry Maguire are among the players set to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.
  6. NHS trust sacks staff over accessing Nottingham attacks victims' records

    Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.
  7. Tui ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight

    The holiday company has cut ties with Married at First Sight following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition.
  8. Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield

    The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership.
  9. Teenage boys sentenced for raping lone girls and filming attacks

    The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped two girls in separate attacks.
  10. Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows

    A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
  11. Met Police £50m Palantir software deal blocked by London mayor

    City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir.
  12. I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell

    Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.
  13. Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

    Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
  14. Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
  15. The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel

    England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?
  16. Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family

    The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.
  17. Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils

    A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
  18. Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks

    Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.
  19. Protesters gather outside Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death

    Yves Sakila, 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.
  20. Below-average hurricane season forecast for 2026 as El Niño set to strengthen

    US forecasters say 2026 is likely to produce fewer named storms than normal but warn it only takes one hurricane to cause devastation, as Ben Rich explains.
  21. Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way

    Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters.
  22. Five held in council election fraud investigation

    Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
  23. Russia and China condemn US over indictment of former Cuban leader

    It comes after the US charged Raúl Castro with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
  24. Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash

    The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
  25. Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election hours after being announced

    Chris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate.
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  27. Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?

    And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year
  28. Trump gets 'forever' immunity on his past tax affairs

    The US president's extraordinary new deal for himself and members of his family
  29. The real-life story of the original rebel girls of football

    The incredible real-life story of the original rebel girls of football – the Corinthians.
  30. Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story

    At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.
  31. Foden and 'shocked' Maguire to miss out on World Cup squad

    Phil Foden and Harry Maguire are among the players set to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.
  32. Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?

    Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round.
  33. Askou joins Toulouse - what now for Motherwell?

    Jens Berthel Askou leaves Motherwell to become head coach of Toulouse - what now for the Fir Park club?
  34. Spygate: Who is Tonda Eckert and can he keep his job?

    Tonda Eckert was a head coach who had the world at his feet. After Spygate, he may be fighting for his job and his future in the game.
  35. Russell aiming to put 'turbulent' start behind him

    Mercedes driver George Russell believes he can put a "turbulent" start to the season behind him at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
  36. Broad surprised by Robinson's England recall

    Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June.
  37. Arteta told of title win by crying son - while having barbecue

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he could not watch the game that secured the Premier League title, opting to have a barbecue in his garden instead.