More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.
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Ex-intelligence officer accused of betraying Austria in Russia spying trial
Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents.
First asylum seekers moved into former army camp
The Home Office says 27 people seeking asylum have been housed in the training camp in East Sussex.
What we know about Trump's 'framework of future deal' over Greenland
Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they will not relinquish sovereignty of the world's largest island.
Wunmi Mosaku's rise from Manchester estate to Oscar nomination
Actress Wunmi Mosaku is nominated for an Oscar for her role as Annie in the vampire horror Sinners.
Twenty-nine English councils to delay elections, minister confirms
A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.
Japan suspends world's largest nuclear plant hours after restart
The operator says reactor remains "stable" and has no "radioactive impact outside".
Humour, optimism & learnings - how do you end a one-sided record?
As Cameron Norrie bids to beat Alexander Zverev for the first time in seven meetings, BBC Sport looks at what it is like to be on the wrong end of a head-to-head record.
MP expected to step down potentially paving way for Burnham's return
The Greater Manchester MP was suspended from Labour after reports he sent offensive messages in a WhatsApp Group
Liz Hurley 'crushed' by alleged home phone tapping, court told
The actress is one of seven high-profile claimants that allege the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday committed "grave breaches of privacy", which the publisher denies.
Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios
The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.
Dead woman's family say barrister strike adding to their trauma
The body of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell was recovered days after she went missing in June 2023.
Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds in parts of UK
Heavy rain on Thursday will lead to a risk of some flooding, Simon King reports.
What happened to the 200 Victorian shoes that washed up on a beach?
The black leather boots are thought to date back to the early 1900s and were discovered by volunteers cleaning up rock pools.
Wawrinka, 40, joins Djokovic & Cilic in third round
Stan Wawrinka wins a marathon five-set thriller against qualifier Arthur Gea, while fellow veterans Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic advance in straight sets.
UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.
Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show
More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.
We were lied to, demeaned and smeared, say hospital inquiry families
The families call for those responsible for the issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow to be held to account.
Trump to meet Zelensky as US envoy says ending war with Russia down to one issue
US envoy Steve Witkoff said he was optimistic about a deal ahead of talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Would Man Utd 2008 really 'batter' Arsenal 2026?
After being challenged by Theo Walcott, Wayne Rooney said the Manchester United side of 2008 would "batter" the current Arsenal team.
Two dead and several missing in New Zealand landslides
Heavy rains have ravaged the country's North Island, with a minister comparing it to a "war zone".