Lib Dems push for 3% of national income on defence // The Liberal Democrats have called for cross-party talks on how the UK can increase defence spending to 3% of national income, up from 2.3% currently.
Nigel Farage gives up ownership of Reform UK // Nigel Farage has given up ownership of Reform UK, with the party saying it wants to give more control to its members.
Ukrainian leader not a dictator, says Farage // Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not a dictator, after he was branded one by US President Donald Trump.
Ayra Starr becomes first woman to win Mobo best African music award in 16 years // Ayra Starr has become the first woman to win best African music act at the Mobo Awards in 16 years.
Sam Fender's new album drops, and The White Lotus is back: What to stream this week // Sam Fender’s new album People Watching is released on Friday, a follow-up to 2021’s chart-topping Seventeen Going Under.
Laura Whitmore shares final messages from Caroline Flack // TV presenter Laura Whitmore has revealed the final messages between her and Caroline Flack on the fifth anniversary of her death.
Olympic stars compete for British titles in Birmingham // Olympic stars Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Georgia Hunter Bell are among those competing for British titles at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham this weekend.
World champion Dubois out of Parker fight with illness // Heavyweight Daniel Dubois' world title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday is off after the champion fell ill two days before the fight.
'I'm not the worst' - but is Nunez too wasteful for Liverpool? // "I wasn't the best three weeks ago, and I'm not the worst now." That is how Darwin Nunez framed the disappointment he experienced as Liverpool missed the chance to go 10 points clear in the Premier League title race in Wednesday's 2-2 draw at Aston Villa.
Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school fees // UK inflation jumped sharply in the year to January, driven by rising food prices, air fares and an increase in private school fees.
Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves // Pressure has increased on the chancellor's tax and spending plans after a surplus in government finances missed official forecasts.
When will interest rates go down again and how do they affect mortgages? // The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, their lowest level for 18 months.
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