Ukraine must be at heart of peace talks, PM says // Ukraine must be "at the heart" of any negotiations to end the conflict with Russia, the prime minister has said.
Questions raised over Rachel Reeves's CV and expenses // Questions have been raised about the accuracy of the chancellor's online CV, and the use of expenses while working at a bank, in the wake of a BBC News investigation.
Work on new towns to begin by 2029, minister says // Work on a number of new towns will begin before the next general election after more than 100 locations across England were put forward, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has pledged.
Scarlett Johansson warns of 'AI misuse' after fake Kanye video // Scarlett Johansson has warned about the "misuse of AI" after a deepfake video purported to show her and other Jewish celebrities sending a message of protest to Kanye West.
Robert Pattinson: Being a dad makes life 'more fun' // Robert Pattinson has said becoming a dad has made life "more fun". The British actor, 38, and singer Suki Waterhouse, 33, welcomed their first child last March.
Dame Edna's glasses auctioned for £37,800 // A pair of Barry Humphries' Dame Edna Everage glasses have sold at auction for more than 25 times their estimated value.
'A lot of wear and tear' - Kelce considers retirement // Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says he is considering retirement from the NFL, but is yet to decide on his future.
Scholarship, hardship and an English rugby divide // Jamie George and Ellis Genge have played together for England 57 times. As hooker and loose-head prop, they pack down together.
Hodgkinson pulls out of record attempt through injury // Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the Keely Klassic because of a hamstring injury.
Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024 // The UK economy unexpectedly grew in the final three months of last year following a boost to the construction and services sectors.
Some mortgage rates cut below 4% as competition picks up // Two major lenders launched mortgage deals on Thursday with interest rates of less than 4%, as competition picks up in the sector.
UK signals it will seek US steel tariff exemption // The UK government has given its strongest signal yet that it will seek exemptions from tariffs being threatened on British steel entering the US.
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