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  1. 'Premium' cars like BMW and Mercedes cut from Motability scheme

    Motability says it will provide vehicles that meet disabled peoples' needs and are safe and affordable.
  2. Jury trials could be scrapped in England and Wales except for most serious cases

    Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
  3. Man arrested over fly-tipped mountain of waste

    A 39-year-old man is arrested after the huge pile of rubbish was found in Oxfordshire.
  4. Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week

    It comes as US and Russian officials are set to hold talks in Abu Dhabi.
  5. Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain

    Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.
  6. 'I didn't start it, Miss': Starmer sorry for leading pupils in 6-7 dance banned by school

    The prime minister performed a version of the viral dance with primary school children, before being told it was not allowed.
  7. Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but guilty of damaging phone

    Comedy writer Graham Linehan "deliberately whacked" a teenage trans woman's phone out of her hand, a court heard.
  8. How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday

    Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.
  9. Same-sex marriage must be respected throughout EU, top court tells Poland

    The ruling covers the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin but Polish authorities refused to recognise their marriage.
  10. We earn £60,000 and want a bigger house - stamp duty should be scrapped

    BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget.
  11. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

    Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
  12. How the government's sugar tax will work

    Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.
  13. What is an Isa and how might the rules change?

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?
  14. 'Don't wait for permission' - Bafta Breakthrough star Ellis Howard's advice to young artists

    The What it Feels Like For a Girl star says his career changed when he posted Instagram videos.
  15. How X's new location feature exposed big US politics accounts

    Dozens of pro-Trump accounts are being accused of misleading followers after the social media site began showing user locations.
  16. Our dog's bark saved my husband's life after his cardiac arrest

    A four-year-old golden retriever from County Fermanagh is being honoured as a "CPR hero" in London.
  17. Too many female abuse victims are locked up, says minister as BBC visits women's prison

    As the government seeks to reduce the prison population, the BBC visits HMP Send to meet inmates.
  18. Are we going to have a white Christmas this year?

    Sarah Keith-Lucas explores the chances of getting snow at Christmas this year in the UK.
  19. 'Gang in balaclavas targeted our combine harvester': Farmers welcome rural crime crackdown

    Police launch a new nationwide strategy to crack down on organised crime gangs in the countryside.
  20. Family reunited after a decade – now a Trump clampdown could tear them apart

    Marven's mother and sister could be sent back to gang-ravaged Haiti as a US protection scheme ends.
  21. Rivals and Ludwig scoop International Emmys as UK shows win big

    Rivals, based on the Jilly Cooper novel, won best drama while Ludwig won the best comedy award.
  22. Four new arrests made following Louvre jewellery heist

    Two men and two women from Paris are the latest to be questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.
  23. Major incident declared as fireworks suspected inside London warehouse blaze

    About three quarters of the building in Southall is alight, London Fire Brigade says.
  24. Red Cross receives coffin said to contain Gaza hostage's body

    The remains will be transferred to Israeli forces, who will take them to Israel's forensic medicine institute for identification.
  25. Macron to present new French national service plan

    The French president insisted the plan was "not at all" to send young people to Ukraine.
  26. Good news for wild swimmers as bathing water quality improves

    The annual figures from the Environment Agency show 93% of sites met minimum standards, up from 92% last year.
  27. Better than the John Lewis ad? Schoolboys melt hearts with Last Christmas doorbell video

    The boys from Denny said they left the message on the doorbell "to get you in the Christmas spirit".
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  29. Another Trump Ukraine Peace Plan

    Trump hints at 'big progress' in Ukraine talks.
  30. Americanswers… on 5 Live! What’s really going on with Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine?

    The US president has urged Zelensky to accept a controversial ceasefire deal
  31. Have Premier League's most expensive signings been successful?

    Which of the Premier League's most expensive signings can be considered a success, or a failure, relative to their achievements?
  32. Captivating but confusing - what state is international rugby in?

    After a flurry of red-card reversals and TMO interference during the Autumn Nations Series - what state is international rugby in?
  33. Gueye sent off for striking team-mate - but Moyes 'quite likes' it

    Everton's Idrissa Gueye is sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane during their Premier League victory at Manchester United.
  34. Sound or flawed? England's faith in Crawley tested

    Zak Crawley's place is once again the most debated in England's team. The stats are alarming so what is England's thinking and is it flawed?
  35. Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

    Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton is voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 after a superb 12 months for club and country.