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. Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax
[38 hours old]: 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.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[80 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

. 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
[680 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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

- Women traumatised by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust, BBC told
[2 hours old]: More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

* Labour drops plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from first day in a job
[1 hours old]: Employees will instead get the right after six months - the promise was a key pledge in the party's manifesto ahead of last year's general election.

* Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser
[0 hours old]: Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in Ukraine's response to Russia's war and is lead negotiator in peace talks.

- National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC
[7 hours old]: Sarah Beckstrom, 20, succumbed to her injuries, while a second guardsman remains in critical condition, Donald Trump says.

- Badenoch defends calling chancellor 'spineless' in Budget row
[2 hours old]: The Conservative Party leader says she was "channelling" public anger when she accused the chancellor of "whining about mansplaining".

* Trump says US will 'permanently pause' migration from 'third world countries'
[1 hours old]: The president did not name which countries would be affected, but vowed to remove anyone "not a net asset" to the US.

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

- Israeli troops kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender
[11 hours old]: The Palestinian Authority says the killings are a "war crime", while an Israeli minister backed the soldiers.

- We met on TV's Blind Date - we're still married after 34 years
[7 hours old]: 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.

* Ex-Brexit Party MEP named in Nathan Gill messages denies taking pro-Russian payments
[0 hours old]: A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.

- 25 Oscar-tipped films, and how to watch them
[7 hours old]: Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

* 'This was preventable': Fury and questions after Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades
[0 hours old]: Questions are mounting as to how the deadly fire spread so rapidly - and who should be held responsible.

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

- Buy loo roll and keep the receipt - how to shop smart on Black Friday
[8 hours old]: Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.

- The Papers: 'U-turn on workers' rights' and 'big migration fall'
[2 hours old]: A government u-turn on day-one worker protections, leads the papers as does migration data and the Budget.

- Cats became our companions way later than you think
[12 hours old]: In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.

- Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%
[5 hours old]: The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans.

- Our son called us injured from the Liverpool parade, it was the most traumatic time of our lives
[2 hours old]: A father speaks of the moment his son called him to say he had been hit by driver Paul Doyle's car.

* Japan's same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court
[0 hours old]: The ruling bucks a trend set by courts around Japan that had raised hopes for marriage equality.

- Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High Street
[14 hours old]: Two Iranian men and a British man are held after raids in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

- Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
[14 hours old]: Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."

- Australia captain Cummins to miss second Ashes Test
[2 hours old]: Australia name the same squad for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, meaning Steve Smith will again captain the side in Pat Cummins' absence.

- 'My wife said I'd mess it up' - O'Neill steers Celtic through choppy waters
[9 hours old]: A month after being appointed interim Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has steered the club through choppy waters, with their 3-1 Europa League win at Feyenoord another "terrific" result.

* 766 and all that - when Cook conquered Australia
[1 hours old]: 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.

- 'Farke probably feels like he is up to his neck in muck'
[1 hours old]: In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis looks at Daniel Farke's situation at Leeds and explains why the fans' reaction to their form tells the manager he is in trouble.

- Chiefs suffer huge play-off blow with defeat in Dallas
[6 hours old]: The Kansas City Chiefs' play-off hopes are hanging by a thread after losing at the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, while the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions.

* Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn
[1 hours old]: The right will now be introduced after six months, in a breach of Labour's election manifesto.

- Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS
[15 hours old]: Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

- How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
[14 hours old]: 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?
[8 hours old]: Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

- UK tourists included in Louvre 45% ticket price hike
[5 hours old]: The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans.

- Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves's Budget?
[14 hours old]: BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.

- Warm spaces open to combat 'unaffordable' bills
[1 hours old]: The venues offer people the chance to stay warm, socialise and seek support during winter.

- Buy nothing new this Black Friday, says charity
[1 hours old]: A Devizes charity is backing the national Buy Nothing New campaign - an alternative to Black Friday.

- Residents asked to support foodbanks at Christmas
[2 hours old]: People can donate food and household items, or help with food sorting, packing or distribution.


- Poultry barn turned into charity storage hub
[2 hours old]: The barn near Beverley will be used to store donations for Jacob's Well Appeal.

- BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
[13 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.

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. The Budget: It’s finally here!
[36 hours old]: A special live edition poring through the long-awaited budget.

. A war on climate change: Are environmental activists losing the fight?
[26 hours old]: Chris Packham says conservationists like him have not done enough to protect nature.

. The story of Britain’s biggest mass water poisoning
[50 hours old]: A mass poisoning of tap water in Cornwall leads to a desperate search for truth.

. Kate's life takes an upward turn, but is it too good to be true?
[391 hours old]: When Kate meets Tom, her life takes an upward turn. But is it too good to be true?

. Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth?
[17 hours old]: Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.

. Banking giant to build major new tower at Canary Wharf
[16 hours old]: 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
[20 hours old]: The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.

. Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
[42 hours old]: 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
[37 hours old]: 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
[19 hours old]: 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'
[20 hours old]: 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
[19 hours old]: 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
[19 hours old]: 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
[28 hours old]: 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
[39 hours old]: 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
[36 hours old]: 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
[37 hours old]: 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
[39 hours old]: Downgrades to productivity means the economy is set to grow at an annual rate of 1.5% on average over the next five years.

. Properties worth more than £2m in England face mansion tax
[22 hours old]: 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
[49 hours old]: 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
[61 hours old]: The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[32 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[104 hours old]: 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?
[176 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[322 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[233 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[416 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[512 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[536 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[584 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. How do Surrey businesses feel about the Budget?
[16 hours old]: Businesses in Surrey give mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[80 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[168 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[889 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1076 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[1761 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

. 'I didn't expect that' - minimum wage chat leaves some shocked
[23 hours old]: The BBC's Tyler Edwards asks under 25s in Cardiff if they think the minimum wage increase is enough.

. The Global Story
[22 hours old]: The inside story of Shein’s success, and the challenges it faces in its bid to go public

. How to avoid scams when shopping online
[41 hours old]: Camilla Smythe from the Cyber Defence Alliance gives her tips for shopping online.

. Watch: 'Mind-blowing' - BBC correspondents react as OBR releases Budget details early
[43 hours old]: In the lead up to the Chancellor delivering her Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility published their report early in error.