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IrelandScotlandWalesReeves boosts NHS and housing as some budgets squeezedSome departments, including the Home Office and Foreign Office, have lost out in the government's Spending Review.24 mins agoPoliticsChris Mason: This Spending Review is a gamble on patience in an era of impatienceThe big bet for the government remains on economic growth - finding it and sustaining it.2 hrs agoPoliticsUK agrees post-Brexit deal over GibraltarTalks on rules governing the border of Spain and Gibraltar have been ongoing since Britain left the EU.6 hrs agoPoliticsRace Across The World winners crownedThe duo will share a cash prize of £20,000 after racing through China, Nepal and India.6 hrs agoCultureFirst heat-health alerts issued for 2025 while storms bring flood riskLightning, hail, gusty winds and flash flooding are likely to affect parts of the UK over the next few days.15 hrs agoChris Mason: This Spending Review is a gamble on patience in an era of impatienceThe big bet for the government remains on economic growth - finding it and sustaining it.2 hrs agoPoliticsUS reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of 'America First' agendaIt comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending.1 hr agoWorldFire at leisure centre as Northern Ireland violence erupts for third nightThe worst of the disorder is in Ballymena, but unrest spread to other towns on Wednesday evening.37 mins agoNorthern IrelandUK agrees post-Brexit deal over GibraltarTalks on rules governing the border of Spain and Gibraltar have been ongoing since Britain left the EU.6 hrs agoPoliticsUK will end use of asylum hotels by 2029, Reeves saysThe Chancellor pledged £200m to "cut the asylum backlog" and speed up deportations.10 hrs agoPoliticsWhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user dataThe messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."11 hrs agoTechnologyTories accuse PM of funding tax cuts for MauritiansSir Keir Starmer defends the UK's £3.4bn Chagos islands deal after Kemi Badenoch says it is bad value for money.10 hrs agoPoliticsTeenagers in court accused of murdering boy, 14Ibrahima Seck had been on his way to play football with his friends and brothers, a court hears.15 hrs agoManchesterBelfast Zoo closed for a second day after E. coli outbreakThe zoo closed on Tuesday as a "precautionary measure" and authorities hope to reopen "as soon as possible".12 hrs agoNorthern IrelandWatch/ListenBBC at the scene of violent Ballymena protestsHomes and vehicles were targeted as protesters clashed with police on a second night of violence. 18 hrs agoNorthern IrelandPrince William speaks French in address on ocean protectionPrince of Wales outlines risks to world's oceans at Monaco conference.4 days agoEuropeTop of the crops: Famous faces star in veggie lookalike showThe annual Lambeth Country Show featured pop culture icons and even a 'corny' papal conclave.4 days agoLondonMoment drug dealer re-arrested as he leaves prisonSamuel Watts is filmed being arrested just after he is released from prison last November. 5 days agoEnglandFans queue overnight for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 has been released worldwide.7 days agoTechnologyFeatures & analysisThe Papers: Reeves 'renewing Britain' or 'reckless splurge'?Reaction to the chancellor's Spending Review dominates the front pages on Thursday.4 hrs agoThe PapersSeven ways the Spending Review will affect youSpending limits for government departments are being outlined by the chancellor. 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