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Budget 2024: Key points at a glance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010 – here’s what you need to know.




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Faisal Islam: Reeves doesn't mind if you don't like her Budget

The Budget is about the long game on the economy and Reeves believes the current pain is a price worth paying.




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How many farms will be affected by Budget tax rises?

Estimates of the number of farms affected range from 100 to 70,000.




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Badenoch's win and Labour's big Budget mean we now have sharper left-right divide

With the government announcing big spending and tax, the differences between the two main parties feel sharper, writes Laura Kuenssberg.




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Return of unpredictable president puts UK defence spending top of agenda

Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.




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Nicola Sturgeon to headline comedy festival show

The former First Minister will be joined by crime author Val McDermid for a night entitled "Books & Banter".




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Rise in teenage problem gamblers, says survey

More than 60% of young people have also seen or heard gambling advertising, a big increase on last year.




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Reform to challenge Labour at Senedd poll - Farage

Nigel Farage says Reform will be Labour's "main challenger" in 2026 at the party's Welsh conference.




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Starmer pledges £3.5m for veterans facing homelessness

The money will fund mental health support and help with employment and independent living.




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Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.




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Starmer: New UK target for 81% emissions cut by 2035

The PM insists the government will not "tell people how to live their lives" in achieving the aim.







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New beanless 'coffee' emerges but does it taste any good?

Start-ups launch drinks that look and taste like coffee but they say are better for the environment.




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Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.




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Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom

Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.




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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.




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Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill




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Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images

Alcon Entertainment says it denied a request to use material from the film at the Tesla cybercab event.




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How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.




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Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.




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NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger

Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.




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Get Your Own Sword of the Cross!

Jim’s collaborating with Plus5Armory to create live, steel sharp versions of the Swords. It’s still early days so I don’t have any more information than that. If you watch their Facebook or Instagram, you’ll see … Continue reading "Get Your Own Sword of the Cross!"




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The link between climate change, seaweed and ice cream

Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting.




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'I refused to get out of the car unless they took me home'

South Korean orphan Milton dreamed of making it to America, the land of his father. One day he seized his chance.




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Only 1% of disability hate crimes result in a charge

Research by two charities finds that only 1% of disability hate crimes results in a charge




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The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives

Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.




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Former students urged to check for loan refunds

New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.




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The Papers: Welby quits and hospital chiefs get waiting times warning

The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and new performance measures for the NHS lead the papers.




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Girl dies on M5 after getting out of police vehicle

The 17-year-old was being transported to custody when she left the vehicle and was hit by a car.




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Surge in Russian drone strikes test Ukrainian defences and devastate families

Russia is launching mass drone strikes on Ukraine. A 14-year-old girl was one of the latest victims.




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Cheap fix floated for plane vapour's climate damage

The warming impact of the vapour trails that emerge from airplanes is being discussed at climate gathering.




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Simmonds opposes Paralympic merger

Double Paralympic champion Eleanor Simmonds says she would not support any plan to combine the Olympic and Paralympic Games.




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Swimmers target 2012 Games spots

GB Paralympic swimming hopefuls have their last chance to qualify for London 2012 at this weekend's trials in Sheffield.




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Sinclair gets GB Paralympic call

Martin Sinclair, brother of Swansea's Scott Sinclair, and veteran Dave Clarke both named in GB Paralympic football squads.




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Rare footage of a cartel gun battle near US-Mexico border

Texas law enforcement said the shootout was between factions of the Gulf Cartel.




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Huge fire engulfs shopping centre in Brazil

There have been no reported fatalities, according to the fire department.




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Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, was gunned down near his club's stadium in Rosario.




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'Olympic funding needs to change'

The funding of British Olympians makes it impossible for emerging sports to develop, says the chief executive of British Handball.




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Stockdale targeting Rio Olympics

Showjumper Tim Stockdale is setting his sights on competing at the Rio Olympic Games of 2016 at the age of 52.




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MotoGP coverage

BBC Sport has comprehensive coverage of the 2012 MotoGP season.




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Year ban hurt me - champion Bauge

Gregory Bauge, who beat Jason Kenny to track cycling's sprint world title in Melbourne, says the fallout from his year-long ban still 'hurts'.




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Chisora to challenge licence ban

Dereck Chisora appeals against the withdrawal of his licence by the British Boxing Board of Control.




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McCloskey has change of opponent

Paul McCloskey has a change of opponent for his contest on 5 May after former IBF champion Julio Diaz pulls out of the bout.




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Radcliffe beaten by Gebrselassie

Haile Gebrselassie easily outpaces Paula Radcliffe in Sunday's "Emperor versus the Queen" half marathon in Vienna.




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Gebrselassie ends Olympic dream

Former marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie gives up on his dream of competing in the London 2012 marathon.




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Athletes get Olympic ticket boost

UK Athletics says it will buy tickets to ensure athletes' friends and families can watch them perform at the London Olympics.




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GB team 'can hit medal target'

UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee insists his squad can hit his target of eight medals at the London Olympics.




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Top stallion Montjeu dies aged 16

Montjeu, who sired three Epsom Derby winners, dies at the age of 16 following a short illness.