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  1. Reeves backs off from proposals to raise income tax rates in Budget

    The chancellor had been widely expected to increase income tax rates, which would have broken a manifesto promise.
  2. Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary

    Health Secretary Wes Streeing says patients could be harmed by the 5-day strike.
  3. Amber warnings come into force as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and flooding to UK

    Storm Claudia is bringing heavy and persistent rain to parts of the UK. Amber warnings have been issued and there is a risk of flooding and disruption as Simon King explains.
  4. Arrest after man suspected of posing as navy admiral at Remembrance event

    Police say a naval uniform and a selection of medals have been seized from the man's home.
  5. Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv

    Six people are killed in Kyiv, and Ukraine targets one of Russia's biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast.
  6. Fly-tippers bury field in 'shocking' mountain of waste

    The enormous pile of rubbish is called an "environmental catastrophe unfolding in plain sight".
  7. New photo of King on his Sandringham estate released for 77th birthday

    The picture shows the king at his Sandringham estate in Norfolk, holding a shepherd's crook.
  8. 'Real concern' about political appointees on BBC board, Nandy says

    The culture secretary also suggests appointing senior BBC leaders who have a "journalistic background".
  9. TikTok star HSTikkyTokky handed suspended sentence

    Harrison Sullivan said he was "ashamed" after crashing his McLaren before failing to attend court.
  10. Second brother of French anti-drugs campaigner shot dead in Marseille

    Investigators fear the murder of a second brother of Amine Kessaci is meant as a warning to him.
  11. 'I could hardly walk' - the issue that affects one in five mums

    Two mothers who experienced pelvic girdle pain say being aware of the risk will help people seek treatment.
  12. What taxes could go up in Budget if income tax rates are not rising?

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.
  13. 'Tired, exhilarated and proud'- old friends complete 17,000-mile bike challenge after 40 years

    Three friends returned to Chile to finish a leg of a 17,000-mile cycling trip they did in 1985.
  14. Bad Bunny wins five Latin Grammys ahead of Super Bowl

    The Puerto Rican star wins album of the year, as Karol G and Gloria Estefan also celebrate big wins.
  15. Weekly quiz: Who did Alan Carr give his Celebrity Traitors prize to?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  16. Why I'm sharing the reality of life in a sick kids' unit

    Kirsty Grandison is using social media to share her experience of caring for her severely brain damaged son.
  17. Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age

    A new study suggests their physical transformation began much earlier than we previously thought.
  18. Freed British-Egyptian activist not allowed to fly to UK, family says

    Alaa Abdel Fattah was Egypt's best known political prisoner until seven weeks ago, when he was released from jail.
  19. US group pulls out of deal to buy Daily Telegraph

    US investment group RedBird Capital has abandoned its attempt to buy the UK newspaper.
  20. Puffins return to island for first time in at least 25 years

    Puffins have been seen on the Isle of Muck off Antrim for the first time in at least 25 years
  21. Man who grabbed Ariana Grande in Singapore charged in court

    Johnson Wen rushed at the actress in Singapore, during the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good.
  22. Jaguar Land Rover posts heavy loss after cyber-attack

    The cyber-attack pushed the carmaker into the red after it was forced to shut down its production lines.
  23. Swiss hope to slash crippling Trump tariffs after golden charm offensive

    Swiss ministers have had "very positive" talks in Washington, but a private business visit to the Oval Office may have made all the difference.
  24. No-fault evictions to be banned in England from May

    The government confirms timeline for reforms to England’s rental market, including ending bidding wars.
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  26. How to limit the power of big tech

    The deputy PM turned Meta executive on the influence of tech bosses like Mark Zuckerberg.
  27. Are cracks showing inside Trump’s MAGA movement?

    The growing questions from Republicans on how Trump is running the country
  28. Explore the manosphere with three young men's stories

    James Blake enters the manosphere, joining men seeking status, wealth and relationships.
  29. Scotland’s trailblazing girl bands ignored by the industry

    The story of the Scottish girl bands who challenged a male-dominated industry.
  30. Easy friendlies or tough opposition? England's World Cup dilemma

    England have been able to start preparing for the World Cup for months, but the task of picking warm-up games is tricky. BBC Sport assesses some of the options.
  31. Ex-world champion Parker fails drugs test for cocaine

    Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker tests positive for cocaine before last month's fight with Fabio Wardley.
  32. Pope makes warm-up ton but Root and Brook miss out

    Ollie Pope makes a century as the majority of England’s top order spend valuable time in the middle in their Ashes warm-up game, though Joe Root and Harry Brook miss out.
  33. Guehi leaves England squad because of injury

    Marc Guehi withdraws from the England squad because of injury and will continue his rehabilitation with Crystal Palace.
  34. Eubank and Benn both make weight for rematch

    Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn both make weight for their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
  35. Darge starts as Scots make one change v Argentina

    Darcy Graham will earn his 50th cap for Scotland as Rory Darge replaces Matt Fagerson in the only change to the starting XV for Sunday's visit by Argentina.
  36. Harder & Carmona star in Champions League best goals

    Watch the best goals from the latest round of fixtures from the Women's Champions League, including Olga Carmona's screamer for Paris St-Germain and Pernille Harder's equaliser against Arsenal.