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6 in 7 Children in Poverty in UK Town

In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.

Purple Heart Veteran Deported by ICE to Mexico

Jose Barco, a Venezuelan-born US Army veteran awarded a Purple Heart, has been deported to Mexico by ICE following his attempted murder conviction. Read the full story of his case and the family's distress.

David Olusoga's Empire & TV Highlights Tonight

Historian David Olusoga investigates the British Empire's slavery legacy in BBC Two's Empire. Plus, Children in Need 2025, Unreported World, and film picks including Mickey 17.

King Charles hugs 105-year-old WWII veteran at Windsor

King Charles III shared a moving embrace with 105-year-old WWII veteran Yavar Abbas during a remembrance reception at Windsor Castle. The combat cameraman later revealed his heartfelt joke to the monarch.

BBC Two Celebrates Richard Burton's Centenary

A new documentary explores the life of Welsh icon Richard Burton, featuring insights from family and co-stars. Discover the man behind the legend on BBC Two tonight.

Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Budget

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm the two-child benefit cap will be lifted in the budget, a move costing £2.8bn aimed at tackling child poverty. Read the latest.

Starmer: Racism returning to UK politics

PM Keir Starmer warns divisive hard-right politics is tearing Britain apart and signals end to two-child benefit cap in budget. Read the full interview analysis.

Winterson's New Book Examines AI Through Creative Lens

Jeanette Winterson's latest work 'One Aladdin, Two Lamps' offers profound reflections on artificial intelligence, creativity and human experience. Discover her unique perspective on technology's role in art.

Prince William's Poppy Message to Young People

The Prince of Wales delivers a special video message for Armistice Day, urging young Britons to wear a poppy and remember the sacrifices of the armed forces. Watch the assembly online.

Reeves: Labour manifesto pledges may be dropped

Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates Labour may abandon key manifesto commitments due to worse-than-expected economic inheritance. Budget to focus on NHS waiting lists and growth.

Dragons' Den pulled from BBC schedule tonight

Fans of the hit business investment show were left disappointed as Dragons' Den unexpectedly disappeared from Friday night's BBC Two lineup. Discover what replaced the entrepreneurial programme and when to expect its return.

Putin pledges £1bn for wounded soldiers' prosthetics

In a staggering financial commitment, Vladimir Putin has pledged close to one billion pounds for prosthetic limbs for Russian soldiers wounded in Ukraine, revealing the hidden human cost of the ongoing war.

Ukrainian veterans heal through DJ music therapy

Discover how the Superhumans rehabilitation centre is using electronic music and DJ workshops to help Ukrainian soldiers recover from physical and psychological trauma, creating a powerful new form of therapy.

US Veterans Benefits Face Funding Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of American veterans could lose crucial financial support as key government benefit programme faces imminent funding crisis.

Take-Two CEO: Why GTA 6 Couldn't Use Old AI

The head of Take-Two Interactive explains how traditional AI limitations shaped Grand Theft Auto 6's development, highlighting the need for innovative approaches in next-generation gaming.

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