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  1. Households face unexpected rise in energy prices in new year

    Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices.
  2. Trump's growing impatience to end Ukraine war is a concern for Kyiv

    The US is working to a quick timetable to push through the deal, which appears to heavily reflect many of Moscow's demands.
  3. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

    Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
  4. Anti-Hamas armed groups seek future role under Gaza peace plan

    Several groups - some of them backed by Israel - are ranged against Hamas in Gaza, with complex and overlapping ties.
  5. UK expected to approve plans for Chinese mega embassy

    A final decision has not yet been formally taken but the controversial project is expected to be given the go-ahead.
  6. Strictly star arrested on suspicion of rape

    Hertfordshire Police said the man had been released on bail under investigation.
  7. Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' culture in No 10 during pandemic

    The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.
  8. Superb England tear into Australia in Ashes opener

    England’s fast bowlers sensationally rip through Australia on an electrifying opening day of the Ashes as 19 wickets fall in Perth.
  9. Indian fighter jet pilot killed in crash at Dubai airshow

    A court inquiry is being carried out to assess the cause of the crash.
  10. Friday-night drug deals helping Russian war machine, UK crime agency warns

    The National Crime Agency says a "vast criminal ecosystem" funds "really bad things" around the world.
  11. Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

    The world-first law aims to reduce the "risks" children face online - but it's received pushback.
  12. Being a mum is harder than being deputy first minister, says Kate Forbes

    The politician once tipped to be Scotland's leader talks about why she is walking away.
  13. How could the UK have handled Covid differently? Key findings from the inquiry

    The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.
  14. Weekly quiz: Why was KPop Demon Hunters banned by a school?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  15. How WhatsApp messages revealed ex-Reform politician's pro-Russian bribes

    The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted bribery and will be sentenced on Friday.
  16. Five claims made in new book about Princess Diana's Panorama interview

    Dianarama re-examines the 1995 BBC Panorama interview by disgraced reporter Martin Bashir.
  17. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev: Putin propagandist or key to peace with Ukraine?

    Putin's envoy finds himself under the spotlight over a draft peace plan that emerged after he spent days with Steve Witkoff in Miami.
  18. 'Seeing friends drink shots brings back sister's methanol death'

    Zak White, whose sister Simone died after drinking tainted shots in Laos, speaks about his loss for the first time.
  19. Trump yet to speak to Starmer over BBC row

    The prime minister also says an "independent trusted BBC is really important and should be defended".
  20. Eurovision changes rules after Israel voting controversy

    There are new rules about government campaigns, as well as the number of votes each fan can cast.
  21. Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK

    The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK.
  22. Sweaty Betty offers £4k for slogan use and silence

    Georgina Cox wants clothing firm Sweaty Betty to apologise and pay influencers it works with fairly.
  23. Starmer labels Farage 'spineless' over handling of racism claims

    The PM accuses Farage of not adequately explain reports of racist comments it is alleged he made while at school.
  24. Pupils abducted from Catholic school in fresh Nigeria attack

    Security forces have launched operations to assess the situation and locate the missing pupils.
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  26. The Week: Immigration Reform, Burnham And The Budget

    Some migrants to face 20 year wait for settled status.
  27. The cost of USAID cuts to women in Afghanistan

    Over 400 health clinics have shut. The impact on pregnant women has been devastating.
  28. Stokes inspires England fightback in captivating Ashes opener

    England’s fast bowlers sensationally rip through Australia on an electrifying opening day of the Ashes as 19 wickets fall in Perth.
  29. 'As good as I've seen' - Vaughan hails England attack

    Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "would not want to face this attack on this pitch" after the all-pace bowling line-up reduced Australia to 123-9 on day one of the first Ashes Test.
  30. Palmer fractures toe by stubbing it on door

    Chelsea's Cole Palmer will be out for another week as he fractures his toe by stubbing it on a door at night.
  31. Norris tops session disrupted by manhole problem

    Lando Norris is fastest in a second practice session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix interrupted and then curtailed by a suspected loose manhole cover.
  32. England fight back as 19 wickets fall on incredible Ashes first day

    Captain Ben Stokes took five wickets as England's fast bowlers sensationally tore into Australia on an electrifying opening day of the Ashes.
  33. The mate-sipping London import aiming to down England

    Rodrigo Isgro arrived in London as a 15-a-side rookie, but the Harlequins wing is out to upset his club team-mates and end England's 10-match winning run.