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Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25 (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:26:39 GMT)
The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.

Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:42:24 GMT)
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.

'I earn £20,000 and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax' (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:01:08 GMT)
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.

Asahi says 1.5 million customers' data potentially leaked in cyber-attack (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:41:46 GMT)
The ransomware attack in September crippled Asahi's Japan operations and caused a drinks shortage.

Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:57:21 GMT)
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.

How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:21:13 GMT)
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.

Budget 2025: Key points at a glance (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:35:05 GMT)
Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.

Salary sacrifice tax break cut on workplace pensions (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:46:21 GMT)
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 (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:07:16 GMT)
Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years.

Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:10:54 GMT)
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.

Properties worth more than £2m in England face mansion tax (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:54:06 GMT)
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.

Warner settles lawsuit with AI music firm and launches joint venture (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:21:31 GMT)
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 (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:54:42 GMT)
The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.

More North Sea drilling to be allowed in new Labour plan (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:32:26 GMT)
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.

'This is the first year I can't find a holiday job' (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:07:43 GMT)
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? (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:00:16 GMT)
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 (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:54:58 GMT)
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 (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:14 GMT)
The government gives a 50% bonus after two and four years, to encourage those on low incomes to save.

Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by government (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:04:50 GMT)
Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT)
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 (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:58:16 GMT)
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.

US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first' (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:55:48 GMT)
Non-residents will soon have to pay $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.

Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:26:43 GMT)
The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."

When will the cash Isa saving limits change? (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:46:12 GMT)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

Reeves urges Labour MPs to unite behind the Budget (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:26:23 GMT)
The chancellor tries to calm nerves in the Parliamentary Labour Party about her tax and spending plans.

Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation? (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:02:47 GMT)
Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:02:30 GMT)
TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses (Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:06:53 GMT)
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? (Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:01:09 GMT)
Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Biffy Clyro to scrap US tour over 'genius' visa error (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:01:33 GMT)
The band say "some genius" filled in the wrong dates on their visa form, making the tour impossible.

Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg dies (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:19:42 GMT)
She was known for eccentric and outlandish designs, worn by stars like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.

Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026 (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:46:21 GMT)
Three men have sued the Oscar-winning actor, alleging that he assaulted them between 2000 and 2013.

Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:08:32 GMT)
Dame Caroline Dinenage says she advises against any further large-scale changes at the top of the BBC.

Stranger Things: All you need to know about season five (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:38:15 GMT)
The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.

Peter Kay to donate tour profits to 12 charities (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:56:49 GMT)
Peter Kay tells The One Show he will donate the profits from his final shows to 12 cancer charities

MP angered over government approval of film studio (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:12:33 GMT)
Conservative Joy Morrissey says "this is not the end of the fight".

Rosalía inspiring the next generation in classical music (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:51:37 GMT)
The singer's latest, Lux, has got us talking about classical music. Its popularity might surprise you.

Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars, a decade after sister's victory (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:02:00 GMT)
Son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, Robert was a fan favourite this season.

Countdown champion who stabbed rival detained (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:28:07 GMT)
John Cowen stabbed a rival Countdown champion at a fans' convention in Blackpool.

First openly gay Miss England has 'achieved dream' (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:03:42 GMT)
Grace Richardson says she suffered bullying over her sexuality while at school in Leicestershire.

Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:20:09 GMT)
Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.

English actor Jack Shepherd, star of Wycliffe, dies at 85 (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:48:50 GMT)
He will be remembered for his roles as TV detective Charles Wycliffe and fictional Labour MP Bill Brand.

Historian criticises BBC for removing Trump line from Radio 4 lecture (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:40:33 GMT)
Rutger Bregman says he is "genuinely dismayed" after a line about the US president was edited out.

Rivals and Ludwig scoop International Emmys as UK shows win big (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:36:06 GMT)
Rivals, based on the Jilly Cooper novel, won best drama while Ludwig won the best comedy award.

Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but guilty of damaging phone (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:23:33 GMT)
Comedy writer Graham Linehan "deliberately whacked" a teenage trans woman's phone out of her hand, a court heard.

Katie Razzall: BBC chairman survives MP questions - but crisis not over (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:07:14 GMT)
BBC chairman Samir Shah appears to strengthen his position during questioning by MPs, our media editor says.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81 (Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:04:31 GMT)
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

Five key moments after MPs question top BBC figures (Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:23:19 GMT)
BBC chairman Samir Shah, alongside board members and former advisers, appears before MPs after the resignation of Tim Davie.

Rupert Grint: 'I'll never step out of Ron Weasley's shadow' (Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:14:01 GMT)
The actor told the BBC he's written a letter to the next child actor playing Ron in the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of the books.

A private jet and massive debt - the rise and fall of a £1m Glastonbury ticket scammer (Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:03:56 GMT)
Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished.

Radiohead deliver a spell-binding, hit-packed set in London (Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:58:29 GMT)
The rock band play their first UK show in seven years, and give fans everything they hoped for.

'Nobody expected it': Tess and Claudia's exit took Strictly stars by surprise (Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:05:26 GMT)
The celebrities were speaking to BBC News ahead of Blackpool week, a major milestone in the contest.

Jason Bateman: Voice acting is like 'performing blindfolded' (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:09:18 GMT)
The actor speaks to the One Show about recording the voice for Nick Wilde in Zootropolis 2.

When Jonathan Bailey asks, the BBC listeners deliver... (Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:33:09 GMT)
Tom Service talks to Wicked: For Good star Jonathan Bailey, about a clarinet piece he learned as a kid.

Ros Atkins on… MPs examining the BBC memo (Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:45:33 GMT)
After the resignations of Director General and CEO of News, The Culture, Media and Sport committee invited a number of senior BBC figures to be quizzed on what has happened.

Watch: Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with Hollywood star (Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:54:28 GMT)
The late actor, who passed away in 2020 after a private battle with cancer, was celebrated for his role as Marvel’s Black Panther.

Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London (Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:45:34 GMT)
Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."

Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes (Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:08:53 GMT)
Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.

Rizzle Kicks on adjusting to the TikTok generation (Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:25:32 GMT)
Jordan Stephens, from the duo, says it "took a minute to adjust" when releasing their first music in years.

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