The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets. Read full story Author:
Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak
The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 34 people, killing two of them, has been labelled “unprecedented”. Read full story Author:
Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You’re not alone
Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona. Read full story Author:
Saturday Night Live UK is here – but can it make you laugh?
The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd. Read full story Author:
Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family
Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans. Read full story Author:
Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps – what went wrong for NCP
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day’s parking fail to turn a profit? Read full story Author:
Karen Hauer to leave Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing’s longest serving female professional dancer, Karen Hauer, has announced she’s not returning this year. Read full story Author:
Northern Lights forecast to reappear across UK on Saturday
Forecasters say there’s another chance to see the aurora tonight with solar activity remaining high. Read full story Author:
Meningitis cases rise as vaccine queues continue
The UKHSA says the number of confirmed or suspected cases in Kent has risen from 29 to 34. Read full story Author:
BBC presenter Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Arctic challenge
The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles in three days in Canada’s Northwestern Territories. Read full story Author:
Brewdog accused of ‘fire and rehire’ approach to ex-workers
The company’s brewery and 11 bars were bought by US firm Tilray for £33m after it went into administration. Read full story Author:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Brendon died of “natural causes”, his family said in a statement, remembering him as “passionate” and “sensitive”. Read full story Author:
Watch: Shoes fly and athletes collide in mixed relay
Belgium win a chaotic 4x400m mixed relay final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland. Read full story Author:
‘I’m worried my child enjoys it’: Russian parents struggle with war propaganda lessons
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty. Read full story Author:
A drug transformed my life. Now it’s derailed my Australian dream
Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa. Read full story Author:
Victorians got Battle of Hastings wrong, expert says
A professor’s findings claim King Harold’s 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings is a Victorian “invention”. Read full story Author:
Drunk driver killed man then went to buy alcohol
James O’Donnell, 35, is jailed for killing 63-year-old Keith Hornby by dangerous driving. Read full story Author:
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say
Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia. Read full story Author:
I walked down aisle by myself on my wedding day after rare cancer diagnosis
Maariya Khan was left with minimal movement after needing surgery following her cancer diagnosis. Read full story Author:
Zoo armadillos celebrate 19th birthdays
Dillon and Doris are said to be firm favourites with staff and visitors at Telford Exotic Zoo. Read full story Author: