Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.
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Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say
UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year.
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Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus
The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction.
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Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.
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The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
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My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk
Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.
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Yemen clashes bring Saudi- and UAE-backed forces into confrontation
The powerful Gulf allies back rival sides in an escalating conflict which threatens to divide Yemen.
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From floating doves and sunken ships to sun skydiving
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Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.
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The genius tactic that made Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron's film so successful
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Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
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Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.
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China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller
It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
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'I need time' - Nancy's plea before Old Firm test
Wilfried Nancy launches a passionate defence of his methods and stresses the need for time if he is to succeed at Celtic.
Read more...The Salt Path and 2025's most scandalous books
Why the year's personal stories and memoirs were controversial
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