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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Birmingham hero saves thousands from crime after brother murdered

The community champion has reached more than 48,000 people through sport, mentoring and crime prevention

Border Force officer sacked for using company car to make detour to see dying father

Alexander Casteel diverted 18 miles to visit his father, who had become incoherent

An ageing population demands a new conversation about care - Fliss Murtagh

The parliamentary defeat of assisted dying legislation was narrow. A majority of just 16 MPs rejected a bill that would have permitted assisted dying in limited circumstances. Yet public support remains strong.

DWP told to 'reduce or remove' PIP eligibility for three common health issues

The bill has hit a staggering four million people.

Long-shuttered Rotherham pub to become restaurant and convenience store

Officers said bringing the building back into use would reduce the risk of antisocial behaviour and create jobs.

Princess Andre 'picked on' for her appearance and family background as she defiantly responds

Princess Andre defiantly responded to the criticism as she backed a new campaign

Stop September silverfish infestation with 24p vegetable 'trap' as weather changes

Specialists say the 'unusual' food hack could help determine how bad the issue is

Students could face five weeks of strike action at Edinburgh University

Students could return only to find lectures cancelled over what union boss describes as ‘academic vandalism’

Homebuyer caution expected this autumn despite base rate hold

Fixed mortgage rate hikes and a high choice of homes for sale are contributing to a ‘price sensitive’ housing market.

PIP DWP your rights explained over benefit claims - including '1-month' rule

If your PIP claim is rejected by the DWP, you have a number of rights - but many do not use them

Key part of Windsor Framework ‘undermines sovereignty’, committee hears

In pictures as old Twyford Stoke-on-Trent factory demolished

Demolition crews have got to work

Frome College defends behaviour policies after online onslaught

"No pupil is ever suspended for minor infractions"

The music lovers bringing 'proper gigs' to Prestwich in the middle of the afternoon

They're offering the opposite of a late night city centre gig

Stephen McCullagh to go on trial on multiple charges of voyeurism

He is accused of covertly recording 12 women doing a private act with some of the voyeurism charges based on the 'purpose of obtaining sexual gratification'

Mum left with liver failure and brain damage after taking TikTok trending £5 supplement

Lois Kinder, 44, drank a coffee and ingested two gummies a day containing the Asian herb ashwagandha to "promote her overall wellbeing" for a year.

Racist extremist who called for 'action' at Manchester event in abhorrent post is jailed

Ivan Jennings discussed putting poisonous mushrooms in the food of Jews and Muslims, a court heard

How to follow the Premier League on the BBC this weekend

Our Ask Me Anything team explains how to follow matches from week five of the Premier League season on the BBC this weekend.

DWP told to stop PIP for all under-30s except 344,000 claimants

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has published analysis into the disability benefit, which is claimed by four million people.

Historic North Staffordshire pub demolished - and what's happening next

The site is being turned into a farm shop and restaurant

Your legal rights if DWP rejects PIP claim - 13 month rule and how many win appeal

If your PIP claim is rejected by the DWP, you have a number of rights - but many do not use them

‘Excited’ Letby’s sinister response to baby’s tragic death: ‘You’ll never guess what just happened’

Lucy Letby’s reaction to the deaths of her murder victims at the Countess of Chester Hospital showed an ‘apparent enjoyment of the drama and ritual around death’

Glasgow's sad Oompa Loompa appears in trailer for new Wonka-themed Netflix game show

Famous internet meme Kirsty Paterson donned her green wig once more for a Netflix trailer promoting a new Wonka-themed game show coming out this month.