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  1. OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error

    The government's official forecaster inadvertently published a crucial Budget document early.
  2. Doctors in England to stage five-day strike before Christmas

    Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.
  3. Zelensky says Ukraine territory 'most difficult' issue, as US envoy prepares to meet Putin

    US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
  4. Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public

    The Tories have accused the government of lying about the state of the public finances ahead of the Budget.
  5. Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal

    The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.
  6. Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence

    A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.
  7. Hillsborough police report 'may not give answers'

    A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
  8. US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals

    The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.
  9. Regulator backtracks on Manchester to London 'ghost train' plan

    Plans to ban passengers from the peak train service between Manchester and London are abandoned.
  10. Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence

    The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.
  11. Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations

    ZipCar, which has more than 600,000 UK members, temporarily suspends new bookings on its platform.
  12. 'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington musical declared a hit by critics

    The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher.
  13. How competitive spreadsheeting became a high-stakes e-sport with a £45,000 prize pot

    Two co-founders behind the competitive Excel UK chapter explain how the game works.
  14. Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point

    The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.
  15. David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy?

    Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution.
  16. I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?

    The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.
  17. WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests

    Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.
  18. An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town

    A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities.
  19. Global shortage of obesity jabs, warns WHO

    Too few people who could benefit from so-called "skinny jabs" are able to access them, says WHO.
  20. PM says UK must engage with China despite security worries

    The PM spoke at the Lady Mayor's banquet, traditionally used to set out foreign policy for the year ahead.
  21. Banquet, Bowie and football in upcoming German state visit

    King Charles this week in Windsor will host the first state visit from Germany for 27 years.
  22. Tulip Siddiq MP says Bangladesh jail sentence is 'deeply unfair'

    The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.
  23. Heads of UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of war crimes, officer tells inquiry

    An officer tells the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan UK Special Forces leadership was "very much suppressing" the allegations.
  24. Teenage girl dies in minibus crash near school

    The teenager was travelling in a minibus when it collided with a car in Toulston Lane, police say.
  25. Weather warnings issued as heavy rain hits the UK with flooding expected

    Parts of the UK could see a month's worth of rainfall in just one day.
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  27. The Budget: Rachel Reeves denies claims she lied in the run-up

    The chancellor says she can be trusted, after claims she misled the public before Budget.
  28. Americanswers… On 5 Live! Why has the US been accused of war crimes off the Venezuelan coast?

    Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has called the claims “fake news”
  29. When F1 title has gone to a final-race three-way fight

    BBC Sport looks back at previous occasions when three drivers have gone into the final race of the season with a chance of winning the F1 title.
  30. I want to fight Wilder next - Usyk

    Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk names Deontay Wilder as the preferred opponent for his next fight.
  31. Sutton's predictions v Tailenders host Felix White

    BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Felix White - and AI - with his predictions for the midweek Premier League fixtures.
  32. Five reasons for English positivity before Gabba Test

    While all hope may seem lost, BBC Sport looks at five reasons England can be positive before the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
  33. Red Bull regret comments after Antonelli receives death threats

    Red Bull say they "sincerely regret" comments made at the Qatar Grand Prix that led to Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli receiving death threats.