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- Man refuses to appear in court over train attacks in Cambridgeshire
[5 hours old]: Anthony Williams is accused of the attempted murders of 13 people.

* Regulator backtracks on Manchester to London 'ghost train' plan
[0 hours old]: Plans to ban passengers from the 7am peak train service between Manchester and London have been abandoned after a U-turn by the ORR.

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

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

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and in other news ...

- Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
[5 hours old]: The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.

- Global shortage of obesity jabs, warns WHO
[2 hours old]: Too few people who could benefit from so-called "skinny jabs" are able to access them, says WHO.

* Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is 'unfair'
[0 hours old]: The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.

* US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
[0 hours old]: The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.

* Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
[0 hours old]: The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.

- 'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington musical declared a hit by critics
[3 hours old]: The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher.

- Four dead in Russian attack as diplomatic efforts to end war continue
[3 hours old]: As US negotiating teams continue to hold talks with Moscow and Kyiv, Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue.

- Heads of UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of war crimes, officer tells inquiry
[4 hours old]: An officer tells the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan UK Special Forces leadership was "very much suppressing" the allegations.

* Weather warnings issued as heavy rain hits the UK with flooding expected
[1 hours old]: Parts of the UK could see a month's worth of rainfall in just one day.

- David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy?
[15 hours old]: Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution.

- I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?
[10 hours old]: The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.

- An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town
[15 hours old]: A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities.

- Feuds, boycotts and expulsions - chaotic conference marks launch of Your Party
[15 hours old]: The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party.

- I shouldn't have to co-parent with my rapist ex
[10 hours old]: A mum from the West Midlands says the family courts system needs to be "overhauled".

- 'Raise hell' - the fastest bowler you might not have heard of
[8 hours old]: The story of Duncan Spencer, the "frighteningly fast" bowler who could have played for England or Australia.

* Banquet, Bowie and football in upcoming German state visit
[0 hours old]: King Charles this week in Windsor will host the first state visit from Germany for 27 years.

- Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm'
[3 hours old]: Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.

- Jorja Smith's record label hits out at 'AI clone' song
[3 hours old]: The label claims Haven's dance hit I Run was made using AI trained on the award-winning singer's voice.

- Five reasons for English positivity before Gabba Test
[2 hours old]: While all hope may seem lost, BBC Sport looks at five reasons England can be positive before the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.

- Red Bull regret comments after Antonelli receives death threats
[3 hours old]: Red Bull say they "sincerely regret" comments made at the Qatar Grand Prix that led to Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli receiving death threats.

- Why Caicedo was sent off but Bentancur escaped
[2 hours old]: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is frustrated by Moises Caicedo's red card against Arsenal over what he perceives to be a lack of consistency.

- Nancy will take charge of Celtic this week - O'Neill
[2 hours old]: Wilfried Nancy will be in the Celtic dugout for Sunday's Scottish Premiership match against Hearts, according to interim manager Martin O'Neill.

- Murray 'didn't get results' he wanted for Djokovic
[3 hours old]: Andy Murray says he "probably didn't get the results I would have liked" for Novak Djokovic during his time coaching his former rival earlier this year.

* OBR says Budget leak 'worst failure' in its history
[0 hours old]: The government's official forecaster investigated how crucial documents were published ahead of the chancellor's statement.

- Oil and gas firm plans to cut 100 offshore jobs
[4 hours old]: Harbour Energy has already reduced its onshore workforce by about 600 since 2023.

- Vapes still causing rubbish fires despite disposable ban, major waste firm says
[9 hours old]: Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly.

- E-commerce platform breach exposes nearly 34 million customers' data
[12 hours old]: Retail giant Coupang is often described as South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com.

- Try 'reverse advent calendar' says foodbank
[2 hours old]: The public is being asked to donate 24 items in December to help make up Christmas hampers.

- Get a £40 voucher for attending money session
[4 hours old]: Let's Talk Money sessions will be held in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole and Withernsea.

- 'Staggering' numbers of people sleeping rough
[10 hours old]: More people are being pushed into homelessness due to the cost of living crisis, a charity says.

- 'We need to teach children about personal finance'
[10 hours old]: Headteachers in the south welcome moves to introduce financial literacy to the national curriculum.

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. WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests
[16 hours old]: Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.

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. The Budget: Rachel Reeves denies claims she lied in the run-up
[25 hours old]: The chancellor says she can be trusted, after claims she misled the public before Budget.

. The Donald Trump v Zohran Mamdani show
[73 hours old]: How long can the US president and next mayor of New York continue to get on?

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[16 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget
[17 hours old]: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

. Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up
[18 hours old]: Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.

. Flights returning to normal after Airbus warning grounded planes
[51 hours old]: Around 6,000 planes were affected after an issue that could corrupt data was discovered.

. 'Business rates changes will cost me £62,000'
[46 hours old]: Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support.

. State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax
[74 hours old]: The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

. Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights
[73 hours old]: Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.

. How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?
[94 hours old]: A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?

. Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech?
[88 hours old]: Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

. Black Friday: Buy loo roll and keep the receipt to get a good deal
[76 hours old]: Discounts often aren't the cheapest prices, but here's how to make sure you're getting value for money.

. Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster
[78 hours old]: The pop star took action after tickets for her US tour were resold for 14 times their original cost.

. UK tourists included in Louvre 45% ticket price hike
[79 hours old]: The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans.

. Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth?
[96 hours old]: Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.

. Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS
[95 hours old]: Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.

. Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High Street
[94 hours old]: Two Iranian men and a British man are held after raids in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

. Banking giant to build major new tower at Canary Wharf
[96 hours old]: One of the world's largest banking firms announces plans to build a new HQ "bigger than the Shard".

. Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25
[100 hours old]: The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.

. Who are the winners and losers from Rachel Reeves's Budget?
[93 hours old]: BBC Verify has examined what we know about how the Budget is likely to financially affect different groups.

. Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
[122 hours old]: The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[112 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

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

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[256 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
[401 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[313 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[496 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
[592 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[616 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[664 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. 'Debt stress is causing mental health problems'
[25 hours old]: GP Dr Kamlesh Sreekissoon says his patients are working multiple jobs to make ends meet.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[49 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

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

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[248 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?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[969 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1155 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[57 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[76 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[78 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.

. BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
[93 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.

. 'I didn't expect that' - minimum wage chat leaves some shocked
[103 hours old]: The BBC's Tyler Edwards asks under 25s in Cardiff if they think the minimum wage increase is enough.