Jeremy Hunt: Everyone will have to pay more tax
The chancellor also tells the BBC he wants to make sure any recession is as short and shallow as possible. BBC News – UK
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US midterms: Democrats retain control of Senate after key Nevada victory
The results for Joe Biden’s Democrats amount to the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years. BBC News – US & Canada
Zimbabwe’s dilemma over deadly elephant attacks
As the wildlife frontline becomes more dangerous, southern African nations want an end to the ivory ban. BBC News – Africa
Autumn Statement: BBC experts on six ways the plan could affect you
BBC correspondents share what could come up in the economic plan and what it could mean for you. BBC News – Business
Air pollution: Uncovering the dirty secret behind BP’s bumper profits
How the BBC uncovered gas flaring in an Iraqi oil field, where locals are showing a high rate of cancer. BBC News – Middle East
World Cup 1982: Brazil v Italy and ‘the day football died’
Brazil have won football’s biggest prize a record five times but still harbour their own stories of World Cup hurt. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean