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  1. Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
  2. Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role

    Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".
  3. NHS trust sacks staff over accessing Nottingham attacks victims' records

    Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.
  4. UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure

    The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.
  5. Track UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boats

    Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
  6. Tui ends sponsorship of Channel 4's Married at First Sight

    The holiday company has cut ties with Married at First Sight following allegations of rape made by women on the UK edition.
  7. Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash

    The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
  8. China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged

    It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
  9. Teenage boys sentenced for raping lone girls and filming attacks

    The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped girls in separate attacks.
  10. Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as part of leadership pitch

    He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year.
  11. Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

    France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
  12. I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell

    Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.
  13. Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

    Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
  14. Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
  15. The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel

    England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?
  16. Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family

    The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.
  17. Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils

    A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
  18. Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks

    Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.
  19. Sick walkers rescued after drinking river water on West Highland Way

    Two walkers on the long distance route fell severely ill after drinking from a burn despite using filters.
  20. A reluctant winner in ballot to create new laws

    Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.
  21. EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages

    The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
  22. US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error'

    Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.
  23. Farmer finds 80 cannabis-filled bin bags dumped on his land

    Rob Morgan said he had seen various items dumped on his land before, but this was a "bit of a surprise".
  24. Katie Price to testify in ex-husband's child rape trial

    Kieran Hayler, 39, is charged with three counts of rape and one of sexually assaulting the girl.
  25. How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death

    Yves Sakila, who was 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.
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  27. Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?

    And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year
  28. Trump gets 'forever' immunity on his past tax affairs

    The US president's extraordinary new deal for himself and members of his family
  29. The real-life story of the original rebel girls of football

    The incredible real-life story of the original rebel girls of football – the Corinthians.
  30. Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story

    At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.
  31. The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel

    England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?
  32. FA opens Southampton investigation over Spygate

    The Football Association opens an investigation into Southampton's conduct after the club admit to spying on three clubs during the Championship season.
  33. Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?

    Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round.
  34. Village in Ghana to celebrate Villa Europa League win with parade

    A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.
  35. Three police officers to accompany 10,000 England fans at World Cup

    UK police are sending just three officers to the US to accompany England fans at the World Cup, after American authorities refuse to provide funding.
  36. Arteta told of title win by crying son - while having barbecue

    Arsenal manager Mike Arteta says he could not watch the game that secured the Premier League title, opting to have a barbecue in his garden instead.
  37. In, or out? The joy and despair of World Cup squad selection

    BBC Sport football pundits Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock share their stories of what it is like to get a call before a major tournament telling you if you are in or out of the England squad.