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England's mayors to get power to impose tourist tax
Hospitality leaders warn the uncapped levy would risk jobs and push prices up for families holidaying in England.
We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed
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Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight
The unmanned aircraft entered Moldovan airspace on Tuesday afternoon as the plane was on the runway.
Two friends who died on mountain ridge tried calling 999, inquest hears
A 999 call from the Eddie Hill and Jayden Long from Snowdon was not properly escalated.
Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless
The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending.
Catherine joins William at suicide prevention campaign
The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.
'Get a life' - non-league club condemn man impersonating manager
Gainsborough Trinity condemn a person who has been approaching players while falsely claiming to be their manager.
Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held.
Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held.
Top four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.
Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.
Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections
Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.
Primark finally set to launch home deliveries
The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.
Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on £1,999 first folding iPhone
Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted online
Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday.
How history points to another Solheim Cup thriller
With no more than one point separating the teams at the past three Solheim Cups played in Europe there is every reason to expect that this week's contest will be just as exciting, writes Iain Carter.
Champions Seahawks beat Patriots in season opener
Defending champions the Seattle Seahawks come from behind to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the opening game of the NFL season.
Group entered hotel where Pakistani cricketers mistaken for migrants were staying
Protesters congregated at a Portsmouth hotel after false rumours that a coach of migrants had arrived.
Spurs should be awarded 2016-17 title - Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should be stripped of the Premier League title for 2016-17, when his Tottenham team finished runners-up.