No plan for more tax rises but we can't rule it out - Starmer // Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC it is not his plan to have any more tax rises before the next general election - but said he could not rule them out in the event of "unforeseen" circumstances.
Unions pressure ministers to raise worker sick pay // The government is facing growing pressure from trade unions to increase Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
Home Office to give refugees more time to find housing // The Home Office has said it will double the number of days someone granted asylum can stay in government accommodation..
Gavin & Stacey stars pay tribute to Doris ahead of final episode // Ruth Jones and Joanna Page have paid a touching tribute to Gavin & Stacey actress Margaret John who played cheeky neighbour Doris on the hit BBC sitcom.
Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches: I was always trying to make everyone happy // Lauren Mayberry is a peacemaker. Since 2011, she's been frontwoman of the Glaswegian band Chvrches, topping festival bills and the album charts with a trademark barrage of distorted synths and razor-sharp melodies.
BBC pauses Tim Westwood report after Met request // The BBC has paused the publication of its report into what the corporation knew about the alleged behaviour of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood following a request from the Metropolitan Police.
A viral sensation, a financial necessity - why Maher became rugby's biggest star // Ilona Maher is not the best rugby player in the world. She is big, strong and fast, with deceptively good hands. But she is not, by her own admission, the best.
Club World Cup draw pairs Man City with Juventus; Chelsea face Flamengo // Defending champions Manchester City will face Juventus in the group stage of the Fifa Club World Cup next summer, while Chelsea meet Brazilian side Flamengo.
Mixed grills & bigger biceps - Okolie's heavyweight transformation // Lawrence Okolie has developed a thicker skin over the past 18 months - emotionally and physically.
House price rises to continue into 2025, says Halifax // UK house prices rose at their fastest monthly rate of the year in November with further increases expected next year, the Halifax has said.
UK inflation rate: How quickly are prices rising? // Prices in the UK went up by 2.3% in the 12 months to October, which means inflation is back above the Bank of England's target.
Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget // UK interest rates will fall more slowly than expected over the next two years due to October's Budget, according to an influential think tank's forecasts.
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