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The party says it would tax the "wealthiest" to cut hospital waiting times if it wins the election.
Boris Johnson is heckled on a visit to South Yorkshire as 200 Army personnel join the relief effort.
Prosecutors say the man accused of murdering Grace Millane disposed of her body using the case.
A state of disaster is declared as the Italian city is hit with a high tide of more than 1.87m.
Elon Musk tells AutoExpress Brexit uncertainty made the UK "too risky" for his first European factory.
The former Conservative justice secretary will stand as an independent to oppose a "hard Brexit".
Fourteen weeks pregnant, Kat Robinson-Williams says she must help while Australia is "in flames".
The BBC's Orla Guerin meets a family waiting to cross to Europe from Libya with orphaned children whose mother died on the way.
The 16-year-old climate activist will sail from the US to Madrid for the COP25 summit.
Student protesters fought a pitched battle with police at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The presenter is recovering from his marathon singing challenge in aid of Children In Need.
The Financial Conduct Authority is "appalled" at the insanitary conduct of its own workers.
BBC Sport takes a look at what all 20 Premier League clubs are doing to help the environment.
The winner of this year's competition has been crowned, and it looks a little painful.
Labour's 10-point plan to "save the NHS" and a new poll are among the stories making the front pages.
Ranniel dives into one of Manila's most polluted rivers for less than two dollars a day.
An alarm that connects neighbours is helping to stop fires spreading.
Christian Bale and Matt Damon on fighting for roles, as they team up in new movie Le Mans '66.
Thousands of people visit the beach during birthing season, but few see an actual birth.
Demand is soaring for the metal cobalt, an essential ingredient in batteries and abundant on the seabed.
When a refugee bumped into a baby, a tale of death threats, hijack and escape emerged.
Fashion bloggers are covering up and sales of modest clothes are up in high street stores.
Ride-hailing app Uber is far from the first company to change prices according to customer numbers.
Simon Brown lost his eldest child to the eating disorder - now he works with those who handled her care.
Fred Spiksley starred for England, acted with Charlie Chaplin and escaped from a German prisoner of war camp. That's only part of his story.
A Nigerian father who used to chase health workers away from his home has a change of heart.
Why has the huge amount of rainfall that hit South Yorkshire had such a large impact on people and property?
Tyson Fury says racism directed at the travelling community fuelled some of his controversial outbursts and played a part in the mental health issues that he continues to battle.
Sam Kerr, widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, signs for Women's Super League leaders Chelsea.
As England prepare for their 1,000th men's international, how many of the teams who have beaten them can you name?
England's bowlers fail to impress as the two-day tour match against a New Zealand XI ends in a draw.
England call up leg-spinner Sarah Glenn for the first time for their limited-overs series against Pakistan in Malaysia.
Former England striker Peter Crouch busts internet rumours about him including that nachos story in BBC Sport's Setting it Straight.
Watch Yeovil's Courtney Duffus somehow fire the ball over the crossbar from the goalline during his side's 4-1 defeat by Hartlepool in the FA Cup first round.
From 'ultra-marginals' to the highest Leave and Remain seats - which are the battlegrounds that could make the difference?
MCs came out in support of the Labour leader in 2017 but there's near silence from artists this time around.
People keep claiming on social media that a tax avoidance deadline has been driving the Brexit agenda.
Some campaign groups are encouraging tactical voting, but what is it?
The UK can't afford to "squander" more time, the Tory leader will say in his first big election speech.
Catch up on the big election campaign news from Tuesday in less than three minutes.
The party takes action after the Guardian newspaper hands it a dossier of allegations.
Chris Davies quits the general election after other Welsh Tories criticise his selection in Ynys Mon.
Labour claims flood and fire and rescue services have been cut by more than 20%.
Our poll tracker measures how people say they are going to vote at the next general election.
How much money has been spent on Brexit, and other questions answered.
Who are the "hard-working" and "ordinary" people that politicians love to appeal to?
A look at the parliamentary tradition which means some voters don't get to vote for the main parties.
Nine people, all American citizens, were killed by gunmen in an ambush this week.
The killing was described as a "horrifying act of cruelty" with the cat's owner saying he was "very upset".
From 'ultra-marginals' to the highest Leave and Remain seats - which are the battlegrounds that could make the difference?
Two teenagers tell BBC Newsnight about their experiences of living in semi-supported accommodation.
A draft copy of a review into the project says it might cost even more than its current price of £88bn.
Officers believe "a number of people were involved", West Midlands Police say.
Around the world Sikhs are celebrating the anniversary of their faith's founder, Guru Nanak.
We want to hear what questions voters in the West Midlands have about the general election.
Mandy Owen says she has to be fed intravenously as a result of problems left by keyhole surgery.
In the 12 months to July 2019, a record 29% of customers travelled with Virgin Trains rather than by plane.
Ibrahim Dogus is the Labour hopeful for West Bromwich East after the deputy Labour leader quit.
An 11-goal thriller, a 17-year-old captain and a record number of Premier League academies progressing - a busy night in the EFL Trophy.
Warwickshire coach Jim Troughton says they will be stronger after coming through an 'extraordinary' injury crisis in 2019.
Aston Villa defender Neil Taylor withdraws from Wales squad because of personal reasons.
Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley boost their England Test hopes with centuries on the first day of a tour match against a New Zealand XI.
Stourbridge keeper James Wren has his father to thank for saving a penalty in their FA Cup first-round tie against Eastleigh.
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The prime minister got a frosty reception from some locals, amid wider criticism of his handling of the crisis.
Catch up on the big election campaign news from Tuesday in less than three minutes.
Aness Ahmed was born with the most severe type of spina bifida.
Thousands of people visit the beach during birthing season, but few see an actual birth.
BBC Radio 5 Live asked people in the town what they care about ahead of the general election on 12 December.
Ali, 15, is among 700 children set to perform at the Royal Albert Hall.
The BBC's David Shukman went up in a helicopter to look at the scale of the damage.
A "deepfake" video has been made where the PM and Labour leader endorse one another in the election.
Ewan Fisher suffered serious respiratory failure after smoking e-cigarettes at the age of 16.
The prime minister said £2.6bn has been "put aside" for flood defences.
The Brexit Party won't contest Tory seats, plus Armistice Day promises and a Lib Dem legal challenge.
The LibDem leader said the local response to the floods was "inspiring" but the government should be more involved.
Speaking in Blackpool, the Labour leader said that "if this was a sign of things to come in this election, I feel very nervous".
Presenter Rylan Clark-Neal is taking on his biggest challenge to date. A 24-hour karaoke challenge for Children in Need.
More than 1,000 acres of farmland in Lincolnshire is flooded after a breach in a river bank.
Twins from Margate could be left permanently scarred after getting black henna tattoos in Egypt.
The UK has fallen silent for those who died in two world wars and all conflicts since at the 100th commemoration of Armistice Day.
The Oscar-winning filmmaker and artist and his team photographed more than 75,000 Year 3 children.
Party leaders and members of the Royal Family join veterans for a two-minute silence and tributes to the UK's war dead.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer chat to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent about what life is like being the top three male tennis players.
Entertainer Graham Beck's stage show props have helped him tackle his confidence issues.
Two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams has retired from boxing over fears she could lose her sight. But what are the pros and cons of being a boxer?
