Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as 'old news' // The foreign secretary has dismissed his previous criticism of Donald Trump as "old news" and insisted he would be able to find "common ground" with the president-elect.
Trump win provokes trade-offs and dilemmas for UK // Some MPs are delighted Donald Trump will be America’s president again. What might that mean for British politics in the future?
Tenants may not be able to buy new council homes - Rayner // The deputy prime minister has suggested she wants to stop new council homes in England from being sold under the Right to Buy scheme. Angela Rayner told the BBC the government would put restrictions on new social homes in England “so that we aren’t losing that stock”.
Three charged in connection with Liam Payne's death // Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne, Argentinian authorities have said. The singer died on 16 October after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires.
Amy Dowden's injury not related to health scares // Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has stressed that the reason she will not be returning to the series this year has "nothing to do with any previous health scares",
Prosecutors to consider bringing charges against Tim Westwood // Detectives investigating allegations of non-recent sexual abuse against the former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood have submitted a file of evidence to prosecutors to consider bringing charges.
Amad inspires Man Utd to first Europa League win of season // Amad Diallo’s second-half double gave Manchester United the win they needed over Greek champions PAOK to kick-start their Europa League campaign and give incoming boss Ruben Amorim a shot at sealing a coveted top-eight finish.
Swiatek exits WTA Finals after Krejcikova win // Defending champion Iga Swiatek has been knocked out of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia after group rival Barbora Krejcikova beat Coco Gauff to secure her place in the semi-finals.
Arsenal's Rice set to play on despite broken toe // Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is set to continue playing despite a broken toe. Rice picked up the injury in Arsenal's defeat by Newcastle and missed the Gunners' loss to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him // The head of the US central bank has hit back at speculation that his post might be in jeopardy as Donald Trump prepares to assume power in Washington.
Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper? // The Bank of England cut interest rates from 5% to 4.75% at its latest meeting in November - the second reduction in 2024.
Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices // Shoppers could face higher prices as a growing number of big British firms warn about the cost of the National Insurance (NI) tax rises on employers announced in last week's Budget.
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