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Jan 01
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?

The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools…

Jan 01
Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts

The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the…

Jan 01
Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise

One leading lobby group said it would result in a “costly start” to 2025…

Jan 01
30 years ago Tomorrow’s World predicted 2025 – how did it do?

From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions.…

Jan 01
Watch: London welcomes 2025 with huge fireworks display

Onlookers line the Embankment in central London for a fireworks spectacular.

Jan 01
All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025

These big comebacks, awards contenders and cultural heavyweights should be highlights…

Jan 01
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come

The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under…

Dec 31
Three injured in suspected gas explosion

Two men and a woman are in hospital with serious injuries after the suspected explosion.

Dec 31
Ukraine to end Russian gas supplies to Europe

President Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to “earn additional…

Dec 31
Star Wars actor Angus MacInnes dies aged 77

The Canadian actor also appeared in River City and owned a restaurant in Edinburgh.

Dec 31
‘Humble & popular but no plan B’ – The inside story of Rooney at Plymouth

As Wayne Rooney leaves his latest managerial role with Plymouth, BBC Sport looks at…

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