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No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:59:56 GMT)
The Conservatives say she was overly gloomy about the public finances as a "smokescreen" to raise tax.

Passengers face disruption as Airbus makes software updates to planes (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:40:58 GMT)
About 6,000 planes are thought to be affected, about half the European aerospace giant's global fleet.

'Business rates changes will cost me £62,000' (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:56:38 GMT)
Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support.

State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:51:12 GMT)
The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:11:06 GMT)
Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.

How will the changes to workers' rights affect you? (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:14:53 GMT)
A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?

Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech? (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:10:39 GMT)
Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

Black Friday: Buy loo roll and keep the receipt to get a good deal (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:18:20 GMT)
Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting value for money.

Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:24:50 GMT)
The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.

UK tourists included in Louvre 45% ticket price hike (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:59:32 GMT)
The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans.

Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth? (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:27:37 GMT)
Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.

Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:35:50 GMT)
Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High Street (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:00:10 GMT)
Two Iranian men and a British man are held after raids in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Banking giant to build major new tower at Canary Wharf (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:49:28 GMT)
One of the world's largest banking firms announces plans to build a new HQ "bigger than the Shard".

Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25 (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:10:34 GMT)
The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.

Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves's Budget? (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:23:07 GMT)
BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.

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.

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.

OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:19:51 GMT)
Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.

'I earn £20,000 and live with my son. The Budget means we will pay more tax' (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:38:39 GMT)
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they think of the Budget.

No changes to Scottish income tax plan, Robison says (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:53:34 GMT)
The finance secretary says rates will not rise and no new bands will be introduced in January's Budget.

Classic Morris van to get 21st Century all-electric makeover (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:09:22 GMT)
An all-electric version of the classic van, a familiar sight in the 1950s, is to go into production.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:24:50 GMT)
The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.

25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:54:41 GMT)
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:58:27 GMT)
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.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner reveals plan for prize money (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:38:39 GMT)
Four finalists were put through their paces one last time during series seven's grand finale.

La Voix 'beyond excited' for Annie role on UK tour (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:52:16 GMT)
The Miss Hanningan role has previously been played Paul O'Grady, Craig Revel Horwood and Miranda Hart.

Glasgow artists collaborate on painting of Van Gogh (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:34:35 GMT)
Peter Howson and Ross Muir have joined forces to create a remake of Muir's famous Square Gogh painting.

Campaigners trying to save home of Auld Lang Syne (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:39:10 GMT)
Ellisland Farm near Dumfries is where Robert Burns wrote the work regularly sung on New Year's Eve.

Matisse lithograph added to art lending scheme (Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:32:52 GMT)
A print of The Dancer is available to borrow under Leeds Gallery's Picture Library project.

Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd recovering after second leg amputation (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:53:42 GMT)
The actress is staying with family after an operation removed her leg below the knee, she said on TikTok.

Belfast's Elle Vosque is runner up in Drag Race UK final (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:24:12 GMT)
Elle appeared in the final alongside Silllexa Dixon, Catrin Feelings and the series winner Bones.

Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:47:00 GMT)
Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."

First images teased for new series of BBC drama Industry (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:00:04 GMT)
Game of Thrones' Kit Harington and Marisa Abela return for the fourth series of the show in January.

Biffy Clyro 'angry' as visa error delays US tour (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.

Stranger Things return gives some critics chills and thrills, but leaves others lukewarm (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:02:37 GMT)
Many critics give the return of the show glowing reviews - although others say it's past its prime.

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.

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.

Matthew Rhys 'steals' Netflix character from Anthony Hopkins (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:01:01 GMT)
The actor admits he "unashamedly" copied his fellow Welshman's portrayal of killer Hannibal Lecter.

Mouth painter's work printed on Christmas card (Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:07:54 GMT)
Rob Trent learnt to paint using his mouth as a child, now his art has been used on a Christmas card.

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.

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