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No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget
The Office for Budget Responsibility says it told the chancellor the gap in public finances was smaller than thought.

Zelensky's chief of staff resigns after Ukrainian anti-corruption raid on his home
Yermak, 54, has been Zelensky's closest adviser throughout Russia's full-scale war.

France to intercept small boats in Channel after pressure from UK
The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron.

Romanian teens accused of rape attempt that sparked riots in NI have charges dropped
The boys, aged 14 and 15, have been in custody since the alleged assault on 7 June which led to race riots across NI.

Eight more arrested over fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people
Authorities say 89 bodies are unidentified and 79 people remain injured after Wednesday's blaze.

State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax
The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

Homes of residents in dispute with holiday park company catch fire on same day
Residents had appeared in a BBC Panorama programme and were in dispute with a holiday park company.

Lightning detected on Mars for the first time, scientists say
Researchers heard electric crackles on 28 hours of recordings made over two Martian years.

Parents threatened and blamed by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care
Families seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.

UK submits 2035 World Cup bid and lists new Old Trafford stadium as venue
Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years
Sue and Alex Tatham became the first couple who met on Blind Date to get married. They reflect on a life together 40 years after the show first broadcast.

Black Friday: Buy loo roll and keep the receipt to get a good deal
Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting value for money.

At 15 my best friend promised she'd have my baby. Now I'm a mum
Georgia and Daisy's childhood closeness later become the foundation for a life-changing act of generosity.

'This was preventable': Anger and unanswered questions after Hong Kong fire
Questions are mounting as to how the deadly fire spread so rapidly - and who should be held responsible.

What we know about shooting of National Guard in Washington DC
Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in a critical condition.

Awards season is approaching: 25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

Weekly quiz: What age did scientists say your brain reaches adulthood?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Search for British man who fell from cruise ship off Tenerife coast
The Spanish coastguard has been coordinating search and rescue efforts since Thursday morning.

Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow
Russia's leader praised what he called Orban's "balanced position on the situation in Ukraine".

Barcelona distances itself from sponsor's cryptocurrency after backlash
Experts say the deal may put fans at risk as the Catalan club tries to relieve its financial woes.

Talks over UK joining EU defence fund break down
The two sides had been at odds over a fee to allow UK defence firms to access a greater share of loans.

Treasure hunt golden hare sold for £82k at auction
People from around the world tried to solve riddles to find the hare through the early 1980s.

Women traumatised by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust, BBC told
More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

'Business rates changes will cost me £62,000'
Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support.

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The Week: Send Funding, Workers Rights And A Big Drop In Legal Migration
How to pay for Send funding 'blackhole'?

Shein: How the fast fashion disruptor ran into real world problems
The inside story of Shein’s success, and the challenges it faces in its bid to go public

The Brontë sisters' extraordinary battle for recognition
The story of the Bronte sisters, who overcame a life of hardship to become great writers.

Piastri edges Norris in Qatar practice on crucial weekend
McLaren's Oscar Piastri outpaces title rival and team-mate Lando Norris in practice at the Qatar Grand Prix.

New Old Trafford included in 2035 World Cup bid
Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

Gueye red card appeal rejected with 'no reason' given
The Football Association rejected Everton's appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card without providing an explanation, David Moyes says.

766 and all that - when Cook conquered Australia
Exactly 15 years on from his epic 235 not out at the Gabba, Alastair Cook explains how he conquered Australia on England's triumphant 2010-11 Ashes tour.