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'We will never get justice,' say Hillsborough families as report finds fundamental police failures
Families say they "will never get justice" as a report finds "fundamental failures" and efforts to blame fans.

Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years
The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.

Quarter of police forces lack basic policies on sexual offences, Sarah Everard inquiry finds
The report, four years after the 33-year-old's murder, says urgent action is needed to prevent violent, sexual attacks against women.

Andrew won't get any money back after Royal Lodge move
MPs announce an inquiry into the Crown Estate and its properties after Andrew's departure from Windsor.

Reeves speech did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official
Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.

Friends to leave Netflix in UK at the end of the year
The comedy, which is one of the streamer's most popular shows, will leave the platform on 30 December.

Our teen daughter died from meningitis - we didn't know a booster jab would have saved her
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.

Scotland qualifying for the World Cup put me in hospital
The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson needed surgery after a mishap ahead of Scotland's World Cup qualifying game.

Search for British teenager who went missing in Romanian mountains while hiking
His rugby club says its thoughts are with him, family and friends in this "incredibly worrying time".

Briton Arvid Lindblad to make Formula 1 debut in 2026
Red Bull will promote Isack Hadjar to their senior team and hand Briton Arvid Lindblad, 18, a debut Formula 1 season in 2026.

How to decorate your Christmas tree to create joy
When you should put the tree up and how whether it's real or fake should change how you decorate it.

'Hung by my wrists and beaten': Israeli-Russian woman says Iraqi militants tortured her in captivity
Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was freed in September, tells the BBC that her two years in captivity left her physically and mentally scarred.

Traitors stars, Sienna Miller's baby bump and more pictures from the Fashion Awards
Designers, models and celebrities gathered at the Royal Albert Hall for the glitzy ceremony.

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.

James Bond-style Aston Martin restored after being left to rust on driveway
The car - made famous by James Bond became so dilapidated local children played on it - has been restored and is now worth £1m.

When is the winter solstice?
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, but when is it in 2025 and what more does it signify? Ben Rich and Helen Willetts can help explain.

Pavarotti statue frozen knee-deep in ice rink strikes wrong note in Italy
The opera legend's widow said the town had made an "absurd decision" after it also encouraged skaters to high five the statue.

US Navy admiral ordered second deadly Venezuela boat strike, White House says
The strikes, authorised by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have raised fresh legality questions - but the White House says laws have been followed.

Twelve more prisoners released in error, with two still missing, says Lammy
The releases happened in the past three weeks, coming on top of 91 prisoners who were freed by mistake between April and October.

Ex-England player arrested on suspicion of attempted rape
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape.

Diddy hits out at 'shameful' and 'illegal' documentary
The rapper's representatives say the series is "a shameful hit piece" that "relied on stolen footage".

Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, new report warns
Growth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts.

US Homeland Security secretary calls for more travel bans
Kristi Noem says she will recommend a ban on entry for several countries that she says are "flooding" the US with criminal activity.

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The Budget: Starmer Defends The Chancellor
Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public.

Americanswers… On 5 Live! Why has the US been accused of war crimes off the Venezuelan coast?
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has called the claims “fake news”

Preview Julia Donaldson's joyful tale of love
Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything

Ridley Scott's masterful epic of betrayal and vengeance
Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved.

Your first look at Guz Khan's new comedy, landing this Christmas
The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.

Hadjar promoted and British teenager Lindblad gets F1 drive
Red Bull will promote Isack Hadjar to their senior team and hand Briton Arvid Lindblad, 18, a debut Formula 1 season in 2026.

O'Sullivan shocked by Zhou in UK Championship first round
Eight-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the UK Championship with a shock 6-4 first-round loss to China's Zhou Yuelong in York.