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* Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by government
[0 hours old]: Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport.

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

. Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
[47 hours old]: Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.

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

. It will be toughest winter yet, says food charity
[18 hours old]: FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it provides food for roughly 28,500 people every week.

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- We earn £60,000 and want a bigger house - stamp duty should be scrapped
[11 hours old]: BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget.

* Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but guilty of damaging phone
[0 hours old]: Comedy writer Graham Linehan "deliberately whacked" a teenage trans woman's phone out of her hand, a court heard.

* Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain
[1 hours old]: Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.

* US and Russia to hold Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi after overnight strikes
[1 hours old]: Officials say at least nine people have been killed in Ukraine and Russia ahead of US-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi.

- Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details?
[6 hours old]: Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.

- BBC may not be in 'safe hands' under its chair, says committee head
[4 hours old]: The most senior MP on the culture select committee says Samir Shah's evidence to MPs was "wishy-washy".

- How X's new location feature exposed big US politics accounts
[13 hours old]: Dozens of pro-Trump accounts are being accused of misleading followers after the social media site began showing user locations.

- Farage says he's 'never directly racially abused anybody' after school racism claims
[13 hours old]: The Reform UK leader was responding to reports he made racist remarks to his peers in school in the 1970s.

- Our dog's bark saved my husband's life after his cardiac arrest
[5 hours old]: A four-year-old golden retriever from County Fermanagh is being honoured as a "CPR hero" in London.

- Expert on killer's defence team now believes he is guilty
[5 hours old]: A BBC documentary series sheds new light on the murder of waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood in Orkney in 1994.

* What you need to know about the sugar tax
[0 hours old]: Milkshakes and lattes set to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.

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

- What is an Isa and how might the rules change?
[1 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

* Reeves urges Labour MPs to unite behind the Budget
[0 hours old]: The chancellor tries to calm nerves in the Parliamentary Labour Party about her tax and spending plans.

* How to make sure you're getting a good deal on Black Friday
[0 hours old]: Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting a good deal.

- Too many female abuse victims are locked up, says minister as BBC visits women's prison
[5 hours old]: As the government seeks to reduce the prison population, the BBC visits HMP Send to meet inmates.

- Are we going to have a white Christmas this year?
[9 hours old]: Sarah Keith-Lucas explores the chances of getting snow at Christmas this year in the UK.

- 'Gang in balaclavas targeted our combine harvester': Farmers welcome rural crime crackdown
[10 hours old]: Police launch a new nationwide strategy to crack down on organised crime gangs in the countryside.

- Family reunited after a decade – now a Trump clampdown could tear them apart
[8 hours old]: Marven's mother and sister could be sent back to gang-ravaged Haiti as a US protection scheme ends.

- BBC chairman survives MPs' questions – but crisis at corporation is not over
[7 hours old]: BBC chairman Samir Shah appears to strengthen his position during questioning by MPs, our media editor says.

- Judge dismisses cases against ex-FBI director Comey and NY attorney general James
[14 hours old]: President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the prosecution of Comey and James, declaring them "guilty as hell".

- Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
[4 hours old]: Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton is voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 after a superb 12 months for club and country.

- Thousands of species at risk of extinction in Wales named in UK-first report
[4 hours old]: Species in Peril identifies thousands of at-risk species in Wales based on geographical restriction.

- Controversial US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ends aid operations
[8 hours old]: Hundreds of Palestinians were killed while seeking food amid chaotic scenes near GHF's sites.

- Court seals records in investigation of teen's body found in singer D4vd's Tesla
[9 hours old]: The medical examiner's office says no details about the 15-year-old's death can be released or posted on its website.

- London gardeners unearth stolen phones buried by snatchers
[5 hours old]: Volunteers at the Phoenix Garden near Covent Garden are reuniting theft victims with their phones.

- Two climbers die after fall on New Zealand's highest peak
[8 hours old]: Hikes to the summit of Mount Cook are known to be challenging even for experienced climbers.

- Another Trump Ukraine Peace Plan
[15 hours old]: Trump hints at 'big progress' in Ukraine talks.

- Americanswers… on 5 Live! What’s really going on with Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine?
[15 hours old]: The US president has urged Zelensky to accept a controversial ceasefire deal

- Gueye sent off for striking team-mate - but Moyes 'quite likes' it
[11 hours old]: Everton's Idrissa Gueye is sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane during their Premier League victory at Manchester United.

- Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
[4 hours old]: Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton is voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 after a superb 12 months for club and country.

- Sound or flawed? England's faith in Crawley tested
[5 hours old]: Zak Crawley's place is once again the most debated in England's team. The stats are alarming so what is England's thinking and is it flawed?

- A Grand Slam should be seen as 'stepping stone' - Dawson column
[12 hours old]: In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses Steve Borthwick's side's perfect autumn and how the next step will be winning a Grand Slam.

- McLaren disqualifications and Verstappen title threat - F1 Q&A
[2 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Qatar Grand Prix.

- Will Chelsea wonderkid Estevao hit heights of Yamal?
[3 hours old]: As the two most valuable teenagers in world football come head-to-head, can Chelsea's Estevao reach the levels of Lamine Yamal?

- Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
[11 hours old]: After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

- 'We earn £60,000 and want stamp duty scrapped'
[11 hours old]: BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget.

- Everything you need to know about the Budget
[3 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

- 'I won't be able to finish my degree if international fees go up'
[5 hours old]: Manou, a student at Trinity Laban, is worried about the government's proposed 6% levy.

* What taxes apply to electric vehicles and how could the Budget change that?
[0 hours old]: All new cars must be electric or hybrid from 2030, but the government could put new taxes on them.

- Family giving Christmas dinners to the community
[5 hours old]: The family behind a community hub in Leigh Park, Havant, will send 150 parcels of food and gifts.

- All we need is a fair chance, say business owners
[5 hours old]: Businesses call for stability ahead of the budget while families await child benefit cap decision.

- How much is the national debt and should you care?
[14 hours old]: BBC Verify's Ben Chu has been in Leeds asking people if they know how big the national debt is.

- Gyms, pubs and parkour - businesses share hopes
[14 hours old]: Small business owners share their hopes ahead of the upcoming Budget.

- Money a constant worry, say U25s ahead of Budget
[15 hours old]: The BBC asks young people in Birmingham how often they think about money.

- What is in the iconic red box?
[15 hours old]: The BBC's Lucy Woodham explains what the red box is and what's actually inside it.

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. Updated peace plan could be a deal Ukraine will take - eventually
[16 hours old]: The proposed plan is said to have been significantly changed since Sunday - but key sticking points are likely to remain.

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. How a high-flyer’s charm became a tool of deception
[53 hours old]: Unmasking the Somerset high-flyer who conned his school friends and hundreds more.

. US presses Europe on rules for big tech companies
[18 hours old]: Europe should "reconsider" rules for big tech firms if it wants lower US tariffs on steel exports, the US Commerce Secretary says.

. What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
[22 hours old]: It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.

. Metals recycling company files for liquidation
[20 hours old]: It is not clear how many jobs are at risk within the company which has sites across the UK.

. Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff
[22 hours old]: Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs

. UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says
[25 hours old]: Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain's nuclear strategy.

. Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy
[39 hours old]: A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused paralysis for businesses and consumers".

. EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget
[49 hours old]: But it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere in Wednesday's Budget.

. G20 summit boycotted by US closes in South Africa
[42 hours old]: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a "renewed commitment to multilateral co-operation".

. Daily Mail publisher agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m
[71 hours old]: The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.

. Fraud victims 'are being failed' by justice system
[80 hours old]: Only a fraction of fraud reports result in a prosecution, new analysis suggests.

. Households face unexpected rise in energy prices in new year
[98 hours old]: Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices.

. Government borrowing for October higher than expected
[97 hours old]: Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show.

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[99 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?

. Graduate jobs under threat from AI, PwC boss says
[104 hours old]: The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.

. Sweaty Betty offers £4k for slogan use and silence
[92 hours old]: Georgina Cox wants clothing firm Sweaty Betty to apologise and pay influencers it works with fairly.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[35 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

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[107 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
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. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
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. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[347 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
[443 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
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. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
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. Businesses are running out of pennies in the US
[589 hours old]: Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.

. The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?
[611 hours old]: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

. Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?
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. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
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. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
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. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
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