Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
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How Trump’s IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses
Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.
Photographer charged with stealing camera of Bondi shooting victim after attack
The man is alleged to have stolen Peter Meagher’s camera after the shooting and sold it days later.
TikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough’ for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
The Papers: ‘Don’t cap food prices’ and ’20ft from WW3′
A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets “buzz RAF spy plane” lead Thursday’s papers.
Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.
Martinez breaks finger… then helps Villa win Europa League
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reveals he broke his finger during the warm-up before his side’s Europa League final win against Freiburg.
Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows
Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.
Why illegal children’s homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice – but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
Prince William celebrates ‘amazing night’ as Villa fans party
Prince William shows a range of emotions during Aston Villa’s Europa League final win over Freiburg in Istanbul, as fans celebrate in Birmingham.
‘We’ll go down in history’ – Villa end trophy wait on momentous night
Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to lift the Europa League trophy for the first time.
Al Ahly fail to qualify for CAFCL for the first time since 2003!
Al Ahly did not fail to qualify for next season’s CAF Champions League but they also finished the campaign without a single major silverware.
Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again
Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa’s famous victory.
Villa keep alive English hopes of six Champions League spots
Aston Villa’s Europa League win against Freiburg keeps alive the Premier League’s chances of having six teams in next season’s Champions League.
Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener
Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell’s 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.
Arsenal fans finally bask in Premier League glory after 22 years of heartbreak
Arsenal are Premier League champions, bringing ecstatic relief to devoted fans who’ve endured two decades of disappointment in pursuit of glory.
US charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes
Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft
BREAKING NEWS | Mbalula unveils 39-member task team to run Eastern Cape ANC
Most former PEC members retained amid ongoing court battle over elective conference
MUNICIPAL DYSFUNCTION: Ramokgopa calls for Eskom to take over Joburg’s failing electricity revenue system
Eskom may step in and sort out Johannesburg’s electricity crisis after City Power fails to pay the national power utility a debt exceeding R5.2bn.
London bus driver dies after assault on bridge
Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.
Tories announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Former Wigan Mayor Michael Winstanley is named as the Conservative Party’s candidate.