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  1. Chris Mason: Reeves chooses to tax big and spend big

    In a Budget dogged by months of leaks, Labour hopes its big tax and spend plans pay off.
  2. Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25

    The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.
  3. 'This is no life': Security and long-held views shattered in south Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

    A year on from a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel is continuing attacks on what it says are Hezbollah's efforts to recover from their war.
  4. US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting

    The alleged gunman in the Washington shooting is an Afghan national who entered the US in September 2021.
  5. Paul Doyle's neighbours were left stunned after he drove car into Liverpool parade

    Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man before a "calculated" act of violence.
  6. Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy

    The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts.
  7. NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts

    The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession.
  8. Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head

    Dame Caroline Dinenage says she advises against any further large-scale changes at the top of the BBC.
  9. Extra time for peers to debate assisted dying

    The assisted dying bill is allocated further sessions after a record number of amendments in the House of Lords.
  10. Woman killed in shark attack in Australia

    The woman died at the scene and a man was critically injured after the attack in New South Wales.
  11. 'I earn £20k and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax'

    BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.
  12. How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay

    The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
  13. Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax

    This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.
  14. Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you

    The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.
  15. Hong Kong reels from most severe fire in over a decade - what we know so far

    The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire.
  16. The Papers: 'High welfare, high tax' and 'Budget goes as billed'

    Budget highlights, lowlights, and an OBR blunder lead all the front pages in Thursday's papers.
  17. Australia's beloved weather website got a makeover - and infuriated users

    Nicknamed the Bom, the country's weather agency has been heavily criticised over a recent redesign.
  18. 'Our £3.6m bill for flats too dangerous to live in'

    Two unsafe tower blocks in Kirkby, Merseyside, were closed down by the fire service in July.
  19. Georgia's pro-EU protesters defiant year after accession process was halted

    The demonstrations began when Georgia's prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU.
  20. Budget 2025: Key points at a glance

    Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.
  21. What is the two-child benefit cap and when will it be lifted?

    Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?
  22. Owners of properties worth more than £2m in England face 'mansion tax'

    The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.
  23. Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax

    Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.
  24. Budget watchdog apologises for leak before chancellor's statement

    Details of the Budget are supposed to be kept under wraps until the chancellor announces them to MPs.
  25. Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg dies

    She was known for eccentric and outlandish designs, worn by stars like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.
  26. Asahi says 1.5 million customers' data potentially leaked in cyber-attack

    The ransomware attack in September crippled Asahi's Japan operations and caused a drinks shortage.
  27. Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers left vomiting

    The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.
  28. Georgia judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump

    The state charges were the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.
  29. Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026

    Three men have sued the Oscar-winning actor, alleging that he assaulted them between 2000 and 2013.
  30. US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first'

    Non-residents will soon have to pay $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.
  31. Man jailed for coercive control of partner in caravan

    Antonio Villafane charmed Sally Ann Norman before subjecting her to seven years of violent abuse.
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  33. The Budget: What To Watch Out For

    More details emerge ahead of the budget about tax rises and increases to minimum wage.
  34. 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
  35. Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed

    The untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s
  36. 'I'm past being angry' - Liverpool look for answers to worst run for 71 years

    Where does another humiliating defeat for Liverpool, making it their worst run for 71 years, leave the club and boss Arne Slot?
  37. England plan extra training before second Test

    England add training sessions to their schedule in Brisbane following their hammering by Australia in the first Ashes Test.
  38. Are 'immense' Arsenal most formidable team in Europe?

    Mikel Arteta says Bayern Munich are the "best team in Europe" but, after comprehensively beating them, was this the night Arsenal became serious contenders?
  39. 'More identity' - Frank takes heart from Spurs defeat at PSG

    Thomas Frank can take encouragement from some aspects of Spurs' latest display, despite defeat to Paris St-Germain, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  40. Van Dijk gives away penalty as PSV take early lead at Anfield

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk concedes a penalty after handling the ball and Ivan Perisic scores the resulting penalty to give PSV the lead at Anfield.
  41. GB emerging from 'exceptionally difficult period'

    Great Britain's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Thursday was on, then off, and now back on - but amid turmoil and 'civil war', how did we get here?
  42. What's the real cost of cheap, fake football shirts?

    Fake football kits can be as much as £70 cheaper than the real deal, but experts have raised concerns they could be harmful.