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Has Seymour’s red tape slashing actually saved the taxpayer any money?
It was at the top of Seymour’s wishlist and he got it across the line during coalition talks. But two years on, how much has his Regulation Ministry actually saved?

Norris 'relaxed' before maiden title bid in Qatar
Lando Norris says he is "relaxed" heading into the Qatar Grand Prix, the race in which he could become world champion for the first time.

As Liverpool hit 'new low' - is Slot's job at risk?
After a dismal run of form, Arne Slot's job as Liverpool boss is starting to come under question - just six months after winning the Premier League title.

A war on climate change: Are environmental activists losing the fight?
Chris Packham says conservationists like him have not done enough to protect nature.

The Budget: It’s finally here!
A special live edition poring through the long-awaited budget.

General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

Wales' most deprived areas named - see how yours is affected
A neighbourhood in Rhyl has been named as the most deprived area of Wales in a new report.

Watch: Video shows speed that fire spreads in Hong Kong tower block
Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.

Ministers insist plans to absorb council Send debts won't hit school budgets
The government says the Office for Budget Responsibility's projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.

Archaeologists make 'extraordinary discovery' in Orkney - but won't say what it is
Archaeologists are to resume digging at the site after 3D radar technology uncovered a mystery find.

Ban harmful social media content instead of us, say Australian teens challenging ban
From 10 December, social media firms must ensure Australians aged under 16 cannot have accounts.

Track the latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK

Man, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attack
Police detained the man earlier at Manchester Airport on suspicion of terror offences.

Powerful Springboks go for 7-1 bench split v Wales
South Africa name a formidable side for their autumn finale against Wales - with seven forwards on a powerful bench.

Clarke fighting for career in GB title bout - Tshikeva
Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV bicker through a news conference before Saturday's British heavyweight title fight in Derby.

Newcastle say fans 'indiscriminately assaulted' by police in Marseille
Newcastle United are to launch a complaint following the "unacceptable treatment" of their supporters by French police after their side's defeat against Marseille.

Weather warnings issued as month's worth of rain could fall in 24 hours
Parts of the UK could see a month's worth of rainfall in just one day.

Pope Leo on first foreign trip says future of humanity at stake from conflict
The Pope makes his first foreign trip to Turkey and says a third world war is being "fought piecemeal".

What you need to know about the new charge for driving an electric or hybrid car
All new cars must be electric or hybrid from 2030, but the government could put new taxes on them.

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

France to bring in form of military service, 25 years after conscription was phased out
"The only way to avoid danger is to prepare for it," says President Emmanuel Macron.

Sharp fall in UK net migration with drop in arrivals for work and study
Provisional figures for net migration to the UK show levels dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.