Saturday, November 16, 2024

Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.

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Tyson vs Paul fans 'furious' at Netflix problems

The streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.

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Friday, November 15, 2024

Returning Raducanu puts Britain in charge of BJK Cup tie

Emma Raducanu wins on her return from injury to give Great Britain the best possible start in their bid for a first Billie Jean King Cup title.

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Strictly and Outnumbered stars help Children in Need

The annual televised appeal aims to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Daniel Khalife denies asking Iran for help after prison escape

The former soldier has pleaded guilty to escaping from prison but still faces other charges.

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French headteacher describes spiral of events that led to teacher's beheading

Audrey F tells a court how a 13-year-old student's lie to her parents led to Samuel Paty's murder.

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Captain Kane unhappy at England squad withdrawals

Captain Harry Kane is unhappy with the number of players who have withdrawn from the latest England squad, insisting "England comes before club".

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Some players 'lucky enough' to face Pumas - Farrell

Andy Farrell welcomes the pressure last week's All Blacks loss has put on Ireland and admits some players are "lucky enough" to be given an immediate shot at redemption against Argentina.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas

Counterterrorism police say the officer is suspected of expressing support for the proscribed group online.

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Monday, November 11, 2024

Watch the Monday Night Club on BBC iPlayer

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

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Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

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Sunday, November 10, 2024

Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order

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Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.

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'I felt broken until my autism diagnosis at 70'

An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.

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