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When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

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Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years

It is necessary for the US to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, the president says.

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US and China's different reports of their trade meeting

Donald Trump says the US can sign a trade deal with China "pretty soon" following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea

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Flooded streets, inundated cars and tangled power lines - Jamaicans assess damage

Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean nation in modern history.

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Food bank director warns of rising need

Corrine Boden says she has seen a shift to people who are in work needing foodbank services.

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Singer Raye says lost songbooks found ahead of album two

The star has been on "a rollercoaster journey" after her work was stolen along with her car last year.

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How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?

Typical gas and electricity bills will rise slightly in October when a new energy price cap begins.

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Real Madrid impress but Vinicius tension grows - Clasico talking points

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague analyses a fiery Clasico at the Bernabeu, which saw Real Madrid beat Barcelona but Vinicius Jr vent his frustration.

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Trump presides over Thai-Cambodia 'peace deal' - but what does it mean?

Trump calls it historic, Thailand only calls is "a pathway to peace", but all sides hope the agreement will stick.

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Real Madrid v Barcelona: El Clasico's English sub-plot as Bellingham to face Rashford

As Jude Bellingham prepares to face England team-mate Marcus Rashford in El Clasico, BBC Sport looks at why it could be a defining match for the Real Madrid midfielder.

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How Giorgia Meloni became Trump's best friend in Europe

A populist whose party has roots in Italian fascism, Italy's leader is trusted by Trump.

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Littler seeks world number one spot this weekend

Teenager Luke Littler will become world number one for the first time if he wins the European Championship, which starts on Thursday.

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Richardson wins 'bittersweet' first medal for GB

Matt Richardson claims his first medal for Great Britain as they win silver in the men's and women's team sprint at the Track World Championships.

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How much are minimum wage rates worth?

Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

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Further arrests after former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins killed in prison

Police say two men, aged 39 and 23, have been detained on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

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What are the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage and how much are they worth?

Three and a half million low-paid workers across the UK benefit from minimum wage rates.

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What would Dyche bring to Forest?

Match of the Day's Mark Chapman, Troy Deeney and Shay Given discuss what former Burnley and Everton boss Sean Dyche might bring to struggling Nottingham Forest.

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Tertsch beats Britain's Potter to world title

Lisa Tertsch claims the world triathlon title for the first time as Great Britain's Beth Potter has to settle for third place overall.

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Cafes and food delivery apps are our new rivals, says Greene King boss

Young adults are drinking less, so the likes of Nick Mackenzie are having to expand the appeal of pubs.

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Oviedo and Espanyol players stand still in protest

Oviedo and Espanyol players refuse to move for the first 15 seconds of their match on Friday as the teams stage a protest at La Liga's decision to host Villarreal against Barcelona in Miami.

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Are two-week half-terms a blessing or a curse?

Many schools are extending autumn breaks, but what do parents, teachers and experts think?

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How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas

Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.

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Airline apologises for asking dead flight attendant for paperwork

The woman's death has triggered widespread anger in Taiwan following speculation that she was overworked.

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Raducanu ends season and will keep coach for 2026

Britain's Emma Raducanu ends her season early because of illness and agrees a deal with coach Francisco Roig for next season.

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Baroness Mone-linked PPE firm misses deadline to pay £122m

PPE Medpro was ordered to repay damages by 16:00 BST on Wednesday after breaching a Covid-19 contract.

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'Two brilliant deliveries' - Beaumont and Jones out early

England's Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones are bowled by Pakistan's Diana Baig and Fatima Sana in the second and third over respectively at the Cricket World Cup.

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Wage growth slows slightly over summer

Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August.

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'That's beautiful!' - Robinson scores 81-yard touchdown run

Bijan Robinson runs an 81-yard touchdown as the Atlanta Falcons upset the Buffalo Bills with a 24-14 win.

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Williams poised to become oldest ranking event winner

Mark Williams, 50, leads Shaun Murphy 7-1 in the Xi'an Grand Prix final and is three frames away from becoming the oldest winner of a ranking event.

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Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution

Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.

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Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China

The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.

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Is it acceptable to scatter a loved one's ashes in the countryside?

Some hillwalkers are concerned they are coming across piles of ashes during treks in wild areas of Scotland.

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'R360 could leave women's players in limbo'

R360's proposed four-team women's event is an exhibition-style showpiece that could leave players short of form and fitness, says Premiership Women's Rugby executive chair Genevieve Shore.

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Five ways abolishing stamp duty could change the housing market

Kemi Badenoch says a future Conservative government would scrap stamp duty, but what might the impact be?

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Liberal Democrat membership has halved in 5 years

Analysis of available figures shows the number of party members has fallen by 49% since August 2020.

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Driver who blamed ex for hit and run after 130mph chase caught by Ring doorbell

Anthony Tregonning reported his car stolen in an attempted cover-up before admitting he hit a worker.

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Alcaraz to take on amateurs in Million Dollar One Point Slam

World number one Carlos Alcaraz will headline the new Million Dollar One Point Slam, which pits amateurs against professionals before January's Australian Open.

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Watch Moody's extended interview on MND diagnosis

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody discusses his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

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Japan stocks hit record after ruling party names pro-business leader

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed above 47,000 for the first time as investors welcomed Sanae Takaichi's victory.

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My approach will pay off eventually, says Tory leader Kemi Badenoch

The Conservative leader defends her leadership as the party's conference begins in Manchester

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'I like to be famous but unknown', says Liverpool striker Ekitike

Hugo Ekitike sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss playing for Liverpool and being a private person.

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TikTok recommends porn to children, says report

Researchers find TikTok's algorithm recommends sexual content to newly-created child accounts.

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Smith takes three early wickets as England make stunning start

Linsey Smith takes the wickets of Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp, as South Africa fall to 19-4 in just the sixth over of England's opening match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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Kerr ends Litchfield's half-century hopes with 100th ODI wicket

Melie Kerr bowls Phoebe Litchfield on her first delivery to dismiss the Australian batter for 45 runs, and take her 100th career ODI wicket, as Australia fall to 81-2 after ten overs in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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Baroness Mone-linked company ordered to pay £122m over PPE contract

PPE Medpro has been ordered by the court to repay £122m in damages by 15 October.

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Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

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