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  1. Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'

    The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November.
  2. Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders decide on Russia's frozen assets

    The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
  3. Duke of Marlborough accused of strangling estranged wife

    The 70-year-old is accused of attacking Edla Marlborough in Oxfordshire between 2022 and 2024.
  4. Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us

    NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
  5. King Charles pours 'perfect pint' at new brewery

    King Charles visited a new Guinness brewery in London on his first visit since sharing "good news" about his cancer treatment.
  6. The surprising truth about the generations that suffer loneliness the most

    Conversations around it often focus on the elderly. But by some measures, people in their 20s are the loneliest group in Britain
  7. Waterloo Road actor William Rush dies aged 31

    Rush also starred in Grange Hill and Vera, and was the son of Coronation Street star Debbie Rush.
  8. Boys to be sent on courses to tackle misogyny in schools

    The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls in England.
  9. Trump expected to expand access to cannabis in a major shift in drug policy

    The order to place cannabis in the same category as Tylenol with codeine would mark the most significant change in US drug policy since 1971.
  10. Elections face further delays over councils shake-up

    The prospect of further suspensions to local polls has triggered a blame game between the parties.
  11. How many flu cases are there in your local hospital? Use our tool to check

    Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area
  12. Fact-checking White House plaques targeting former US presidents

    New plaques have appeared under the portraits of former US presidents at the White House.
  13. The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK

    Why did the people of Whitburn - and nearby Blackburn - choose Nigel Farage's party over others?
  14. How will the interest rate cut affect my mortgage and savings?

    The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
  15. Why Sir David Attenborough wouldn't live anywhere else but London

    In a new one-off documentary, the broadcaster and conservationist comes home - to London.
  16. Don't feel awkward - How to handle festive fallouts with neighbours

    Neighbourly tensions often rise during the festive season. Here's how to deal with fallouts without a row.
  17. In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry

    The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.
  18. Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds

    A government-commissioned report into farm profitability says farmers fear what the future might hold.
  19. William and Catherine release annual Christmas card portrait

    A post shared on Kensington Palace's social media reads: "Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas."
  20. Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn deal

    The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
  21. Children hurt in Manchester Arena bombing to get £20m in payouts

    Children hurt in the 2017 attack will receive between £2,770 and £11.4m in damages, a judge rules.
  22. Police turned me from victim to offender after I reported assault at school

    Theo Rose was "misled" by police into accepting a sanction for violence he didn't admit, review finds.
  23. 300-1 shot Blowers becomes longest-priced UK winner

    Blowers becomes the longest-priced winner in UK racing history by taking the opener at Exeter on Thursday at odds of 300-1.
  24. Ajax trial paused after soldier falls ill in another vehicle

    Twenty-three vehicles were already taken out of use after soldiers fell ill from noise and vibration.
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  26. Is The Erasmus Student Scheme Worth The Money?

    Government announces return to Erasmus study scheme in 2027.
  27. Has Trump’s chief of staff revealed White House secrets?

    Susie Wiles hits back at Vanity Fair after giving rare interviews
  28. Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family

    The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.
  29. Cunk explores the traditions and trappings of Christmas

    Mockumentary in which Philomena Cunk explores the traditions and trappings of Christmas.
  30. 'Pope has one innings to save his England place'

    Ollie Pope's old frailties returned in Adelaide and his wretched dismissal leaves him with one innings to save his England place, writes Matthew Henry.
  31. 300-1 shot Blowers becomes longest-priced UK winner

    Blowers becomes the longest-priced winner in UK racing history by taking the opener at Exeter on Thursday at odds of 300-1.
  32. Spurs open to selling forward Johnson

    Tottenham's Europa League final match-winner Brennan Johnson is facing an uncertain future at the club amid growing Premier League interest in the attacker.
  33. Kenyan debutant Munyua shocks De Decker at Worlds

    Kenyan David Munyua causes a huge shock on his PDC World Championship debut, coming back from two sets behind to beat world number 18 Mike de Decker.
  34. Worst start in Old Firm history - how does Celtic manager Nancy compare?

    Wilfried Nancy is the first Old Firm boss to lose his opening four matches - can he recover Celtic's season and survive?
  35. A 'novice' who can 'punch a bit' - how good is Paul?

    BBC Sport takes a look inside Jake Paul’s camp and assesses his boxing ability before Friday's fight with Anthony Joshua in Miami.
  36. Chelsea waiting for Arsenal in Champions League

    Arsenal will set up an all-English quarter-final against Chelsea in the Women's Champions League if they beat Leuven in the play-offs.