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Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries
The president also hits India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made semiconductors.
When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match?
Former England cricketers relive 2005's second Ashes Test at Edgbaston, regarded as one of the greatest matches of all time.
My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards
Jonathan Edwards' triple jump world record has been standing for 30 years - why hasn't it been broken?
My 30-year-old world record is 'not a good sign for athletics', says Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards' triple jump world record has been standing for 30 years - why hasn't it been broken?
New checks on recycling tyres after BBC reveals millions sent to furnaces in India
Campaigners warn the move will not close all the recycling loopholes being exploited by criminals.
Homelessness minister criticised over rent increase
Rushanara Ali MP faces criticism for increasing the rent on a house she owns by hundreds of pounds.
The Papers: 'Labour's tax war' and 'banter off the menu'
Taxes are dominating the papers on Thursday morning, along with edits made to the upcoming series of MasterChef.
See the Trump tariffs list by country
A table showing all the new US tariffs announced by President Trump on Friday
Rayner asks China to explain redacted embassy plans
The deputy prime minister has requested a response over the blacked-out plans by 20 August.
Inner London councils to lose funding as other cities gain, report says
The shake-up will affect the share of central government funding distributed to councils in England.
Inner London councils to lose funding as other cities gain, report says
The shake-up will affect the share of central government funding distributed to councils in England.
Badenoch reveals how she told on exam cheat as teenager
The Tory leader speaks about her background and values in an interview with the BBC's Amol Rajan.
I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I've only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years
Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows.
I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I've only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years
Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows.
Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil
India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".
Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil
India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".
Clinics will need licences for Botox and fillers in cosmetics crackdown
The government plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who exploit people and cause harm.
More teens to get their choice of uni even if they miss their grades, says Ucas
A record number of 18-year-olds will get into their first choice, even if they miss their grades.
'I live in a peaceful corner of Bristol. But the house next door is empty and full of rats'
The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.