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- Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax
[7 hours old]: 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.

. Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by government
[33 hours old]: Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[49 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

. 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
[649 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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- Millions to pay more in tax as Reeves says Budget is tackling cost of living
[4 hours old]: The chancellor says she is "asking ordinary people to pay a little bit more" as she extends the freeze on income tax bands.

- Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax
[6 hours old]: This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.

- 'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats
[3 hours old]: Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones.

* Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House
[0 hours old]: The lone suspect - whose motive is unknown - is in custody after opening fire on the soldiers, before being subdued.

- Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to Liverpool parade crash that injured more than 130
[11 hours old]: Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.


- Several arrests at Westminster farmers' protest over inheritance tax plans
[7 hours old]: The tractors drove to Parliament on Budget day in a protest over inheritance tax.

- Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy
[9 hours old]: The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts.

- Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head
[7 hours old]: Dame Caroline Dinenage says she advises against any further large-scale changes at the top of the BBC.

- NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
[2 hours old]: The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession.

- Terror group Palestine Action like the suffragettes, court hears
[7 hours old]: Lawyers for the group say the government's ban is unprecedented, as they launch a legal challenge.

- Extra time for peers to debate assisted dying
[4 hours old]: The assisted dying bill is allocated further sessions after a record number of amendments in the House of Lords.

* 'I earn £20k and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax'
[1 hours old]: BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.

- How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay
[8 hours old]: 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.

- Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
[11 hours old]: The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.

- Reeves unveils £820m funding to support jobless young people
[7 hours old]: The funding will help guarantee paid work placements for 18 to 21-year-olds "not earning or learning", the Chancellor says.

- All you need to know about season five of Stranger Things
[13 hours old]: The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.

* The Papers: 'High welfare, high tax' and 'Budget goes as billed'
[0 hours old]: Budget highlights, lowlights, and an OBR blunder lead all the front pages in Thursday's papers.

- How Rosalía's new album got us talking about classical music
[12 hours old]: The singer's latest, Lux, has got us talking about classical music. Its popularity might surprise you.

- Hong Kong reels from most severe fire in over a decade - what we know so far
[3 hours old]: The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire.

- Why has Fifa suspended Ronaldo's red card ban for World Cup?
[8 hours old]: 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?

- Budget 2025: Key points at a glance
[5 hours old]: Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.

- What is the two-child benefit cap and when will it be lifted?
[11 hours old]: Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?

- Owners of properties worth more than £2m in England face 'mansion tax'
[4 hours old]: The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

- Budget watchdog apologises for leak before chancellor's statement
[9 hours old]: Details of the Budget are supposed to be kept under wraps until the chancellor announces them to MPs.

- Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg dies
[8 hours old]: She was known for eccentric and outlandish designs, worn by stars like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.

- Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers left vomiting
[13 hours old]: The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.

- Georgia judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump
[4 hours old]: The state charges were the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.

- Drug users could smoke cocaine in Glasgow consumption room under proposals
[10 hours old]: The Thistle currently lets people inject heroin or cocaine while under medical supervision without being prosecuted, but does not have a smoking room.

- US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first'
[10 hours old]: Non-residents will soon have to pay 0 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.

- Man jailed for coercive control of partner in caravan
[6 hours old]: Antonio Villafane charmed Sally Ann Norman before subjecting her to seven years of violent abuse.

- Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026
[7 hours old]: Three men have sued the Oscar-winning actor, alleging that he assaulted them between 2000 and 2013.

* 'I'm past being angry' - Liverpool look for answers to worst run for 71 years
[0 hours old]: Where does another humiliating defeat for Liverpool, making it their worst run for 71 years, leave the club and boss Arne Slot?

* Are 'immense' Arsenal most formidable team in Europe?
[1 hours old]: Mikel Arteta says Bayern Munich are the "best team in Europe" but, after comprehensively beating them, was this the night Arsenal became serious contenders?

- 'More identity' - Frank takes heart from Spurs defeat at PSG
[1 hours old]: Thomas Frank can take encouragement from some aspects of Spurs' latest display, despite defeat to Paris St-Germain, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

- Van Dijk gives away penalty as PSV take early lead at Anfield
[3 hours old]: 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.

- Newey to become Aston Martin team principal in 2026
[7 hours old]: Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin's team principal next year.

- England World Cup winner Dow retires aged 28
[13 hours old]: 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.

- Arsenal beat Bayern after dominant second-half display
[2 hours old]: 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.

* Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25
[1 hours old]: The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.

- Salary sacrifice tax break cut on workplace pensions
[6 hours old]: Some pension savers face a hit to the amount of money they can put into their pension without paying national insurance.

- UK growth forecasts lowered from next year
[8 hours old]: Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years.

- Properties worth more than £2m in England face new tax
[4 hours old]: The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

- More North Sea drilling to be allowed in new Labour plan
[14 hours old]: The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.

* Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[1 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

- Pay-per-mile tax could 'hinder' EV switch
[7 hours old]: Electric vehicle drivers will soon face a pay-per-mile tax as 2030 deadline to phase out petrol and diesel cars looms.

- Child benefit change will create a 'little buffer'
[7 hours old]: Mum-of-three Lucy Burns says removing the cap is going to "make a huge difference to my household".

- Why the Budget means many will pay more tax
[10 hours old]: The levels at which people have to start paying tax will stay frozen for another three years.

- How to avoid scams when shopping online
[10 hours old]: Camilla Smythe from the Cyber Defence Alliance gives her tips for shopping online.

- Watch: 'Mind-blowing' - BBC correspondents react as OBR releases Budget details early
[11 hours old]: In the lead up to the Chancellor delivering her Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility published their report early in error.

- Why am I taxed and what is it spent on?
[14 hours old]: The BBC's Ben Chu looks at how much the UK government gets in tax and where those taxes are spent.

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. Americanswers… on 5 Live! What’s really going on with Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine?
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. Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed
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. Warner settles lawsuit with AI music firm and launches joint venture
[18 hours old]: The label is going into business with tech start-up Suno after settling a lawsuit against the company.

. Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour in minimum wage rise
[30 hours old]: The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.

. 'This is the first year I can't find a holiday job'
[19 hours old]: Seasonal hiring is poised to drop to its lowest level since 2008, a sign of caution among US businesses in the face of tariffs and consumer angst.

. How much are minimum wages set to rise?
[31 hours old]: Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

. Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK
[34 hours old]: The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks.

. Help to Save scheme to be offered to more people
[33 hours old]: The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[49 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. Rachel Reeves will be hoping this Budget buys her some time
[31 hours old]: Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen.

. Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key
[36 hours old]: The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."

. What is an Isa and how might the rules change?
[39 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

. Reeves urges Labour MPs to unite behind the Budget
[36 hours old]: The chancellor tries to calm nerves in the Parliamentary Labour Party about her tax and spending plans.

. How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday
[38 hours old]: Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[73 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[145 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[290 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[202 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[385 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[481 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[505 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[553 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. Businesses are running out of pennies in the US
[627 hours old]: Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.

. The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?
[649 hours old]: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

. Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?
[673 hours old]: Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[137 hours old]: 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?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[858 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1044 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[1730 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

. What's at stake for Reeves's Budget?
[29 hours old]: Editors Chris Mason and Faisal Islam discuss what's at stake in the 2025 Autumn Budget.