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  1. Millions to pay more in tax as Reeves says Budget is tackling cost of living

    The chancellor says she is "asking ordinary people to pay a little bit more" as she extends the freeze on income tax bands.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Key measures from this year's Budget at-a-glance

    Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.
  5. We make £100,000. The cut to cash Isa limit is a big blow

    BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.
  6. 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.
  7. 'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats

    Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones.
  8. Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to Liverpool parade crash that injured more than 130

    Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.
  9. Several arrests at Westminster farmers' protest over inheritance tax plans

    The tractors drove to Parliament on Budget day in a protest over inheritance tax.
  10. England's Abby Dow on retiring at 28 - from World Cup winner to mechanical engineer

    England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28 in order to focus on a career in mechanical engineering.
  11. 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.
  12. Mystery over flood disaster leader's missing hour in Spanish car park

    The former leader of Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, comes under fresh scrutiny over his actions on the day of the flood.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Terror group Palestine Action like the suffragettes, court hears

    Lawyers for the group say the government's ban is unprecedented, as they launch a legal challenge.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. Reeves unveils £820m funding to support jobless young people

    The funding will help guarantee paid work placements for 18 to 21-year-olds "not earning or learning", the Chancellor says.
  19. 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.
  20. New pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicle owners

    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.
  21. Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped

    The policy, introduced under the Tories, means parents can only claim universal credit for their first two children.
  22. All you need to know about season five of Stranger Things

    The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.
  23. How Rosalía's new album got us talking about classical music

    The singer's latest, Lux, has got us talking about classical music. Its popularity might surprise you.
  24. 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.
  25. Why has Fifa suspended Ronaldo's red card ban for World Cup?

    Has Fifa given Cristiano Ronaldo special treatment to get the star player to the 2026 World Cup finals, or have we seen this happen before?
  26. They told me to choose between my hijab and boxing

    How Germany's Zeina Nassar - who makes her pro debut on Wednesday - rewrote boxing's rules about fighting in a hijab.
  27. Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg dies

    She was known for eccentric and outlandish designs, worn by stars like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Drug users could smoke cocaine in Glasgow consumption room under proposals

    The Thistle currently lets people inject heroin or cocaine while under medical supervision without being prosecuted, but does not have a smoking room.
  31. 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.
  32. Man jailed for coercive control of partner in caravan

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

    More details emerge ahead of the budget about tax rises and increases to minimum wage.
  36. 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
  37. Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed

    The untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s
  38. 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.
  39. Newey to become Aston Martin team principal in 2026

    Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin's team principal next year.
  40. Arsenal beat Bayern after dominant second-half display

    Noni Madueke scores his first goal for Arsenal as the Gunners put three past Bayern Munich to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League.