Shop sales rise but remain below pre-pandemic levels

Sales rebounded in October after the previous month was affected by stores closing for the Queen's funeral.

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Electric car drivers to pay road tax from April 2025

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says the decision will make the motoring tax system "fairer".

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Neighbours: Amazon to revive TV soap, four months after finale

Residents will move back into Ramsay Street for a new series that will start filming next year.

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Ukraine war: Gas plant hit in latest Russian strikes

At least four deaths are reported, days after one of the most fierce Russian bombardments of the war.

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Royal Mail asks to stop Saturday letter deliveries

It comes as the business seeks to revive its fortunes after slumping to a hall-year loss.

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Train strikes could continue for another six months

RMT union members vote for further strike action action at Network Rail and 14 train firms.

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Firefighters to vote on strikes, union says

The move comes after a 5% pay offer was rejected, the Fire Brigades Union announced.

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Nasa Artemis I rocket blasts off in historic launch

Artemis I is Nasa's most powerful rocket ever and is part of a plan to return humans to the Moon.

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Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons.

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Asda limits egg sales to two boxes a customer

Retailers are starting to limit the number of boxes of eggs customers can buy due to supply problems.

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Climate change: Brazil's Lula to return to world stage at COP27

The Brazilian president-elect is expected to say his country is a global player on climate again.

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Made.com collapse: Nottingham auction house to sell off stock

It comes after the online furniture retailer collapsed, leading to hundreds of job losses.

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Kyiv attacked as world leaders meet at G20

Attacks are also reported in other cities, including Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist ends hunger strike - letter

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison he has broken a seven-month hunger strike.

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Mondrian painting sells for record $51m at auction

A 1930s painting by the Dutch artist has sold for $51m (£43m) in New York - a record for his work.

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Heinz, Dolmio and Anchor: Top food brands see prices soar

The price of some popular branded foods have as much as doubled in two years, Which? research suggests.

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Russian anger as UN calls for reparations over invasion of Ukraine

In a largely symbolic move, the UN found that Russia should be held accountable for its conduct.

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London loses position as top European stock market

The UK's stock-marketed listed companies have lost so much value that France is now number one.

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What do we know will be in the Autumn Statement?

Jeremy Hunt is expected to dismantle his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng plans announced two months ago.

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Afghanistan: Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments

Afghan judges are told to enforce Islamic law that may include public executions and stoning.

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Rishi Sunak: We’ll deliver public finances markets expect

The PM says this week's autumn budget would "put our public finances on a sustainable trajectory".

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Iran protests: Tehran court sentences first person to death over unrest

It is the first time since protests erupted, with the accused found guilty of "enmity against God".

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water.

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Retailer Joules nears collapse risking 1,600 jobs

The UK clothing and homeware brand is set for administration after failing to raise extra investment.

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Remembrance Sunday: The King leads Cenotaph ceremony

A two-minute silence across the UK at 11:00 GMT honoured servicemen and women lost in past conflicts.

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Jeremy Hunt: Everyone will have to pay more tax

The chancellor also tells the BBC he wants to make sure any recession is as short and shallow as possible.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia.

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Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached.

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Ukraine war: Soldiers receive rapturous welcome in liberated Kherson

Footage from social media shows a Ukrainian soldier shouting "Greetings from Kherson".

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Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks.

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Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion

A number of executives have walked out after a turbulent launch of new Twitter features.

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Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy

Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm.

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Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage

Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron's top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs.

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Heathrow Airport says no passenger cap at Christmas

The airport has been working with airlines and ground handlers to prepare for the busy period.

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Space shuttle Challenger: Debris found by divers

The spacecraft broke up shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven people on board.

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Itaewon crush: Officer under investigation found dead at home

An officer accused of covering up Seoul's police failings was found in his home, in a suspected suicide.

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Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida

Nicole has been downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Florida on Thursday.

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Ebola outbreak in Uganda: Mubende, a district under lockdown

The BBC got rare access to Mubende, one of the two districts at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.

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100,000 civil servants vote for strike action

The Public and Commercial Services Union is calling for a 10% pay rise and no cuts to redundancy terms.

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Hurricane Nicole: Rare November tropical storm hits land in Florida

Evacuation orders in place as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall before weakening to a tropical storm.

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Musk tells Twitter staff remote working will end

The boss of the social media firm also warns workers to prepare for "difficult times", reports say.

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Sriwijaya Air crash which killed 62 people blamed on throttle and pilot error

The slow reaction of pilots to a throttle failure contributed to the 2021 crash that killed 62 people.

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Paul Allen: Record-breaking $1.5bn art sale for late Microsoft co-founder's collection

Art belonging to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is sold at the largest auction in history.

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Bao Tong: Champion of Chinese political reform dies at 90

A reformist turned dissident, Bao Tong was jailed for sympathising with the Tiananmen protesters.

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COP27: Antonio Guterres apologises after reading wrong speech

Antonio Guterres apologises after being given a speech intended for an event for young people at COP27.

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