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Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as borrowing costs surge
The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.
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King hails 'unprecedented' Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London
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What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry? Video, 00:01:14
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Jurors in Clancy trial told to return tomorrow after failing to reach verdict again
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'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal. Video, 00:01:31
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Four in court over murder of baby stabbed to death
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Farage tells BBC 'we live in a complainants' society' after questions over Reform funding
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EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
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Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says
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Ludwig Christmas special starring Sir David Suchet announced
David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin will be joined by an all-star cast, including Jason Flemyng, Joe Wilkinson, Cathy Tyson, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.
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Film about enigmatic aristocrat up for six Bafta Cymru awards
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Ariana Grande makes emotional tour exit and steps back from public life
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Semi-pro football club 'in shock' after shirt worn by festival headliners
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Wales
Ski Sunday to end after nearly 50 years
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Winter Sports
Why did Courteeners frontman buy tickets to his own gig?
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Manchester
How Lily Allen brought the house down with a Disney song aged 11. Audio, 3 minutes
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Soundtrack your summer

A joyful celebration of Alan Menken's music for Disney. Audio
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Catch up on Fontaines D.C.'s only UK festival appearance in 2026. Video
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Lewis Capaldi's ultimate Scottish playlist. Audio
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Slayyyter performs brand new chanel$ at Reading 2026. Video
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Geese make their Reading debut with striking set. Video
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Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

These spicy pasta recipes will give dinnertime a real kick
If you like your pasta to pack a punch try these recipes.
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Healthy snacks that'll banish 3pm slumps
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How do you tell a food allergy from an intolerance?
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Rita Ora reveals her favourite family recipe. Video
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1975: When jellied eels were sold on the streets of London. Video, 00:04:44
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Health and wellbeing

Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues
Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.
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Business
Sophie's double life-saving gift to a stranger and science
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Nottinghamshire
At what age do we feel the happiest?
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Uncharted with Hannah Fry
'My skin makes me unique and I'm learning to embrace it'
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Northern Ireland
When is the best time to eat breakfast? Audio, 26 minutes
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Money

Man's 20-year credit nightmare over identity mix-up
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Lancashire
We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house
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Wales
'I'm still paying a mortgage for a home destroyed by a fire'
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London
'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
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Veteran who forgot he played lottery wins £500k
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Uplifting stories

Volunteers pull 400-tonne Japanese castle back into place
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12 puppies from same litter reunited for noisy first birthday party
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Dolly Parton's dad couldn't read - it inspired her to send books to millions of children
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The 'magical' tattoo helping one mum communicate with her son. Audio, 27 minutes
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

'I would be dead if I had not learnt about little-known law'
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England
How a small island in Canada appeared, vanished, and was found again
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US & Canada
The numbers behind Premier League's record-breaking transfer window
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The city grappling with unreliable phone signal
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Cambridgeshire
What does new CEO John Ternus need to do to keep Apple on top? Audio, 27 minutes
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Cult sitcom starring Johnny Vegas as a small-time drug dealer
Moz's life involves an eccentric parade of weird clients, police officers and thugs who drop into his flat.
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The woman whose home is on the line after being conned by a friend
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Soft Cell's Marc Almond on the 10 songs that soundtracked his life
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Rachel McAdams fights for her life in this hair-raising psychological thriller
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From techno to trains: The twins behind the world's largest model train set
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Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Four in court over murder of baby stabbed to death
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Family of murdered Stacy Hunter say new misogyny bill would not have protected her
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Scotland
Four arrested over woman's murder 32 years ago
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'Orange Order put us through hell' say Garvaghy Road residents
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