Tories accuse government of 'stoking inflation' // The Conservatives have accused the government of "stoking inflation", after price rises hit their highest rate for six months. An increase in energy bills helped push up the UK inflation rate, which measures price changes over time, to 2.3% in the year to October, up from 1.7% in September.
Seven memorable moments in the life of John Prescott // John Prescott, the Labour Party stalwart who rose from being a steward on a cruise ship to serving as deputy prime minister for a record ten years, has died at the age of 86.
What the farmers' protest tells us about their argument with the government // The farmers' demonstration was best summed up in two images: real tractors being driven by farmers around Parliament Square, and beside them a collection of toy tractors being pedalled around by their children.
Sailor Song: The unexpected success of Gigi Perez // In April, a fan approached American singer Gigi Perez after a show, and proudly showed off their latest tattoo.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor to play BBC New Year concert // Pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor is to perform and host a "New Year Disco" on BBC One as the calendar flips over to 2025.
English National Opera reveals first Manchester plans // The English National Opera has announced its first productions and plans for Manchester after being forced to relocate out of London.
Premier League clubs approve changes to APT rules // Premier League clubs have voted to approve changes to rules governing commercial deals.
Why do Team GB and ParalympicsGB run separately? // A positive year for ParalympicsGB, in which the team won 124 medals at Paris 2024, has ended on something of a sour note.
Hamilton fastest as Verstappen struggles in Vegas // Championship leader Max Verstappen struggled on the first day of practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, ending it down in 17th place in his Red Bull.
Energy bills to rise for second time this winter // Energy bills for a typical household will rise again in January, with prices expected to remain relatively high throughout the next year.
Shop sales in surprise fall as Budget fears hit spending // Retail sales fell last month as shoppers held back on spending ahead of the Budget, according to official figures.
Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper? // The Bank of England cut interest rates from 5% to 4.75% in November - the second reduction in 2024.
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