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Millions to pay more in tax as Reeves says Budget is tackling cost of living
The chancellor says she is "asking ordinary people to pay a little bit more" as she extends the freeze on income tax bands.
Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.
Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25
The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.
'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats
Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones.
US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting
The alleged gunman in the Washington shooting is an Afghan national who entered the US in September 2021.
The 'nice' neighbour behind Liverpool parade carnage
Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man before a 'calculated' act of violence.
Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy
The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts.
Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head
Dame Caroline Dinenage says she advises against any further large-scale changes at the top of the BBC.
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession.
Extra time for peers to debate assisted dying
The assisted dying bill is allocated further sessions after a record number of amendments in the House of Lords.
Woman killed in shark attack in Australia
The woman died at the scene and a man was critically injured after the attack in New South Wales.
Reeves unveils £820m funding to support jobless young people
The funding will help guarantee paid work placements for 18 to 21-year-olds "not earning or learning", the Chancellor says.
Hong Kong reels from most severe fire in over a decade - what we know so far
The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire.
The Papers: 'High welfare, high tax' and 'Budget goes as billed'
Budget highlights, lowlights, and an OBR blunder lead all the front pages in Thursday's papers.
'Our £3.6m bill for flats too dangerous to live in'
Two unsafe tower blocks in Kirkby, Merseyside, were closed down by the fire service in July.
Australia's beloved weather website got a makeover - and infuriated users
Nicknamed the Bom, the country's weather agency has been heavily criticised over a recent redesign.
Georgia's pro-EU protesters defiant year after accession process was halted
The demonstrations began when Georgia's prime minister called a four-year halt on moves towards joining the EU.
Budget 2025: Key points at a glance
Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.
Budget watchdog apologises for leak before chancellor's statement
Details of the Budget are supposed to be kept under wraps until the chancellor announces them to MPs.
Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg dies
She was known for eccentric and outlandish designs, worn by stars like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.
Asahi says 1.5 million customers' data leaked in cyber-attack
The ransomware attack in September crippled Asahi's Japan operations and caused a drinks shortage.
Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers left vomiting
The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.
Georgia judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump
The state charges were the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.
Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026
Three men have sued the Oscar-winning actor, alleging that he assaulted them between 2000 and 2013.
US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first'
Non-residents will soon have to pay $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.
Man jailed for coercive control of partner in caravan
Antonio Villafane charmed Sally Ann Norman before subjecting her to seven years of violent abuse.
Labour drops plan to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from first day
The right will now be introduced after six months, in a breach of Labour's election manifesto.
Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS, as Starmer defends Budget
Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.
Chris Mason: Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year - why did he wait?
Keir Starmer has always said he wanted to end the benefit cap but the money was not available - until now.
'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze
Families are desperate for news of loved ones, after a huge fire engulfed seven tower blocks.
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
The Russian president confirmed a US delegation is expected for talks in Moscow next week.
Man, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attack
Police detained the man earlier at Manchester Airport on suspicion of terror offences.
Sharp fall in UK net migration with drop in arrivals for work and study
Provisional figures for net migration to the UK show levels dropped to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.
Track the latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boats
Use our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK
Ban harmful social media content instead of us, say Australian teens challenging ban
From 10 December, social media firms must ensure Australians aged under 16 cannot have accounts.
Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd recovering after second leg amputation
The actress is staying with family after an operation removed her leg below the knee, she said on TikTok.
France to bring in form of military service, 25 years after conscription was phased out
"The only way to avoid danger is to prepare for it," says President Emmanuel Macron.
Ministers insist plans to absorb council Send debts won't hit school budgets
The government says the Office for Budget Responsibility's projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.
Simon Jack: Businesses left asking - what happened to growth?
Significant pro-business measures were thin on the ground in this year's Budget.
Nine ways the Budget could affect you if you're under 25
The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.
Stranger Things return gives some critics chills and thrills, but leaves others lukewarm
Many critics give the return of the show glowing reviews - although others say it's past its prime.
Watch: Video shows speed that fire spreads in Hong Kong tower block
Footage geolocated by BBC Verify show the blaze taking hold in Wang Cheong House.
How neighbours found out former marine drove into crowd in 'calculated act of violence'
Before he ploughed his car into the parade, Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man.
Faisal Islam: The real reason Reeves is making you pay more tax
This is about buying breathing space, politically and economically. The two factors are now inseparable.
Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.
Archaeologists make 'extraordinary discovery' in Orkney - but won't say what it is
Archaeologists are to resume digging at the site after 3D radar technology uncovered a mystery find.
Woman killed in shark attack at remote beach in Australian national park
The woman died at the scene and a man was critically injured after the attack in New South Wales.
Seventh Met officer sacked after BBC Panorama film
PC Sean Park was shown "expressing discriminatory and disrespectful views about Muslims", the Met says.
Warnings after young care leavers face increase in homelessness
It follows a trend of homelessness among the youngest care leavers which campaigners say is growing more acute.
Wales' most deprived areas named - see how yours is affected
A neighbourhood in Rhyl has been named as the most deprived area of Wales in a new report.
Pope Leo on first foreign trip says future of humanity at stake from conflict
The Pope makes his first foreign trip to Turkey and says a third world war is being "fought piecemeal".
General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.
Bournemouth Echo
Inside the murder mystery that shocked a sleepy village
Inquest had the makings of a Golden Age detective novel, with a suspicious bungalow, a jar of missing sleeping pills and the arrival of a celebrity expert.
'Not many people know we're here': New aquatics storefront opens in Poole
A NEW family-run aquatics shop in Parkstone has opened their doors this month, offering everything from tropical fish to crabs and shrimp.
Former police officer barred over inaccurate documents
A FORMER officer has been barred from policing after he wrote several inaccurate documents, posing a “significant” risk to victims.
Budget airline adds more than 7,000 seats to Bournemouth flights over Christmas
A budget airline has added more than 7,000 seats to its Bournemouth flights over the festive period.
Best and worst performing train stations - and where they rank
WEST Dorset's train stations have been ranked among some of the worst performing in the country
Railway trespassers 'suitable for local officers' transport police tell inquest
British Transport Police (BTP) believed that reports of trespassers on the railway the night a teenager died 'was suitable for local officers to deal with,' an inquest heard
Drivers urged to slow down after more animal deaths in New Forest
Drivers in the New Forest are being urged to slow down after a rise in animal deaths along key routes.
Water quality at five beaches rated 'excellent' - but not everyone is convinced
Five Hampshire beaches have been given a clean bill of heath following water quality tests carried out by the Environment Agency
Main road closed following concern for welfare of woman on bridge
Emergency services shut a busy road in Bournemouth following a concern for welfare incident.
Sunseeker staff to move from nights to days, sparking pay and job security concerns
Sunseeker have revealed plans to transition one hundred workers from night to day shifts.
Police launch crackdown on untaxed cars in New Forest
Officers have issued fines and enforcement notices after a number of untaxed and uninsured vehicles were discovered in a New Forest neighbourhood.
Police concerns about welfare of 68-year-old missing man
A MAN in his 60s last seen heading in direction of Hengistbury head has been reported missing.
Harry Redknapp to switch on Christmas lights in Westbourne
Harry Redknapp will switch on Westbourne Christmas lights on 29 November, joined by the Mayor of Bournemouth, with live music, Santa, and community festivities.
Morebus announces further diversion on important routes
Morebus bus routes in Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth, diverted from 1–12 December due to resurfacing works. Check affected services and updates online.
Two Dorset retailers caught selling knives to underage shoppers
TWO retailers in Dorset have been caught selling knives without carrying out legal age checks during a week-long crackdown on knife crime.
Twin Sails to open in December after nearly four months of closure
Twin Sails Bridge in Poole is set to reopen in December nearly four months after it closed due to ‘abnormal creaking noises’ which were found during a routine inspection
Wessex Way closed both ways due to police incident
The A338 Wessex Way is currently closed due to an incident- updates to follow.
Cabinet approves finding a new operator for Poole Crematorium
Cabinet has unanimously approve plans to look for a new operator for cremation services in Poole five years after they stopped.
Man posing as ‘good Samaritan’ tried to rape woman outside her home
A MAN posing as a ‘good Samaritan’ tried to rape a woman outside her home, a court heard.
New plans to transfer water from Poole to Corfe Mullen
A new project to move used water from Poole to Corfe Mullen to increase water supply in the South Wes has begun its first stage of review.
Where you can park for free in Dorset over the festive season
DORSET Council has announced a series of free parking days across multiple towns to support residents, visitors, and small businesses during the festive season.
New 'wellness sanctuary' opens in former restaurant site
A new wellness studio has opened its doors in the former Prezzo in Christchurch town centre.
Man 'racially abusive' to doorman before 'attempting to punch' him at football club
A man was "racially abusive" to a doorman before allegedly attempting to punch him.
BMW stolen after MOT garage break-in
A garage was broken into and a BMW stolen in an the early hours of Saturday morning from a garage in Blandford.
Garden centre announces festive events for Christmas
Discover Haskins Garden Centres’ Christmas events in Ferndown, including Santa’s grotto, festive workshops, live music, crafts, and family activities.
Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne seeking new trustees
Details of both roles can be found on the Museum of East Dorset’s website.
Graphic novel about 'witchy' romance by Bournemouth graduate
Brighton-based author Sam Prentice-Jones debuts "Arcana - The Lost Heirs", a "witchy, cosy" graphic novel about queer romance, found family, and standing up to power abuse. Out January 29, 2026.
Violinist who started Bournemouth youth orchestra wins award
Jack Maguire, the founder of the Boscombe Youth Fiddle Orchestra, was given the High Sheriff of Dorset's Special Award.
More than 100 artworks to be showcased in winter exhibition
Katie Bourne, the founder of the Dorset Artists Guild, said: "The Guild is a collective of professional artists from across Dorset.
Five-night care staff shortlisted for national awards
Five Cygnet Social Care Nightingale staff in Bournemouth shortlisted for 2025 Stars of Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards.
Emporium applies to introduce live music and sell alcohol
An emporium in Winton has submitted an application to introduce live music and the selling of alcohol in their store.
Military history group hold fiercely contested Christmas quiz
Christchurch u3a Naval and Military History group held a competitive Christmas quiz at St Katherine’s Church Hall, with the Conquerors team claiming victory.
Obscura café still on the market after nearly five years
Bournemouth's iconic town centre café remains on the market after nearly five years.
Expert's tips for improving cash flow for Dorset SMEs
Azets’ Adam Anstey shares five tips to boost Dorset SMEs’ cash flow, including improving payment terms and debtor management.
Former commando's CBD product now on sale at Holland & Barrett
Former commando Farard Darver’s CBD gel HEMPE, for muscle and joint relief, is now on sale at Holland & Barrett and has been selected by Boots. NSF Certified for Sport certification.
Council urging BCP residents to book their flu vaccination
BCP Council urges Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole residents to book their flu vaccines.
'Detailed' glass engraving exhibition is on its way to Dorset
Discover the 'Contemporary Engraved Glass' exhibition at Durlston Country Park, showcasing unique glass art by the South-West Guild of Glass Engravers, 26 Nov–7 Dec.
Shoppers encouraged to 'shop with purpose' this Christmas
Shop with purpose at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery on Museum Shop Sunday, 30 Nov 2025. Enjoy 10% off all shop merchandise and support history and culture.
Young people at risk of homelessness move into new Dorset scheme
The first 24/7 supported living scheme for 18-25-year-olds who are at risk of becoming homeless has officially opened in rural Dorset.
MP praises launch of first comprehensive Men's Health Strategy
Mr Hayes, whose grandfather was a miner, said: "My grandfather was a miner, and miners powered our nation
National Trust working to reduce flood risk in Swanage
The National Trust completes phase one of Swanage flood risk project on Swan Brook, using natural flood management to boost wildlife.
Choir to perform 'glorious' Messiah at 'miraculous' church
The Bournemouth Bach Choir will perform Handel's Messiah at Christchurch Priory, with its 'miraculous beam', on December 6—a musical tradition at Christmas.
'Heartbreak' for man forced from garden he spent eight years growing
A man who spent eight years transforming a neglected pathway into a vibrant “secret garden” for the community has been left heartbroken after being ‘evicted’ from the site.
University hosts sports day for deaf and hard of hearing children
Bournemouth University hosted the first Deaflympics-inspired sports day for deaf and hard of hearing children, with local schools and Dorset Council.
Group to take part in campaign to end violence against women
STARS Dorset joins the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, raising awareness on online abuse and harassment in Dorset and the BCP area with outreach and awareness activities.
New traffic restrictions implemented on busy roads
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council enforces new traffic restrictions and speed limit changes on Ringwood Road and Upton Road from 4 November 2025.
Tesco shoppers urged to donate to Christmas food collection
Bournemouth Tesco customers are being encouraged to donate long-life items for Trussell and FareShare to help people facing hunger ahead of Christmas.
Council encouraging residents to help shape its budget
BCP Council invites Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole residents to share views on 2026/7 budget, council tax, and service priorities via online survey.
Christmas boxes packed for children of soldiers serving overseas
Little Troopers charity and UK soldiers pack 2,000 Christmas Smiles boxes for military children with a parent serving overseas, supporting military children.
Festive Swanage train journey to return this weekend
A festive train journey experience through the Purbeck countryside returns this weekend.
Former city trader gives free counselling to rough sleepers
Former city trader Gavin Tait has provided more than 600 hours of free counselling to rough sleepers with Hope Housing, Training & Support charity in Bournemouth.
15,800 veterans across BCP set to benefit from new government strategy
More than 15,800 veterans across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to benefit from a new Veterans Strategy launched by the Government.
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Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill
A Bill to make provision for the repeal of section 83 of the Cheltenham Improvement Act 1852; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
'I don't regret decision' to join Ferrari – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton admits ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix that "I don't regret the decision I've made joining" Ferrari despite a difficult maiden campaign with the team.
Norris adamant that ‘nothing has changed’ in title fight
Lando Norris saw his championship lead cut to 24 points due to McLaren's double disqualification in Las Vegas.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Build-up ahead of the Qatar GP weekend
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix weekend.
Facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix
F1’s final triple-header sequence of 2025 continues with the Qatar Grand Prix night race. Need to Know is your all-in-one guide for the weekend through various statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
What’s on at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix
Explore what’s on at the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2025 – full race weekend schedule, live entertainment, food and cultural experiences, Fanzone activities and night-race action at Lusail International Circuit.
F1 Exhibition celebrates ahead of Melbourne opening
The award-winning global exhibition has arrived in Melbourne, offering Australian fans an unprecedented journey through 75 years of Formula 1 history.
How Qatar turned itself into a motorsports hub
Qatar has become a global sporting hub, and Formula 1 is one of its standout events. Discover what makes Lusail, its fans and its racing culture unique on the F1 calendar.
The ultimate fan guide to the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix
Plan your Qatar Grand Prix 2025 weekend with our fan guide. Explore Doha attractions, food and culture, the Lusail Fanzone, transport to the circuit, viewing areas and everything you need to enjoy Formula 1 under the lights in Qatar.
Windows Central
My favorite multiplayer game is Helldivers 2, and it's a terrific gift to give — especially with these Black Friday deals
Thanks to some sweet Black Friday deals, you can snag Helldivers 2 for major discounts right now. Here's why it makes for a great gift for a gamer — or yourself.
Cyberpunk 2077 crosses an absolutely massive sales milestone — and CD Projekt RED is staffing up for the sequel
Cyberpunk 2077 has crossed 35 million copies sold, CD Projekt RED confirms, while the team working on the next Cyberpunk game is continuing to grow.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Endgame has had its biggest issue fixed in a major win for players
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's recent patches fix some zombies and multiplayer bugs, as well as adds disconnect protection for the campaign's Endgame mode.
Walmart's laptop Black Friday deals have everyone else beat — I handpicked the 7 best discounts on the best PCs of the year
It's easy to assume that Amazon or Best Buy might have the best laptop deals during Black Friday, but Walmart has really stepped things up this year.
SteamOS is so close to greatness — but can Valve finally crack anti‑cheat and remove the biggest barrier holding PC gamers back?
SteamOS continues to grow, but kernel-level anti-cheat requirements still block major multiplayer games. Valve is working on solutions, yet developers must commit before the platform can fully thrive.
World of Warcraft hits 'Midnight' on March 2, 2026 — Player Housing early access starts on December 2, 2025
World of Warcraft's latest expansion goes live on March 2, 2026, with early access for Player Housing dropping on December 2, 2025. Here's what you need to know.
Jony Ive and Sam Altman confirm OpenAI finally has a prototype for its super-secret AI device — set to launch in less than 2 years
Former Apple designer Jony Ive recently revealed that OpenAI is currently prototyping the long-awaited AI device, which is set to ship in "less than 2 years".
Xbox cloud gaming is up 45% — but the real takeaway is something Microsoft probably doesn't want to brag about
Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming operation hit 1.0 this year and opened up access to Xbox Game Pass Essentials and Premium tiers. As you might expect, that has led to some serious growth.
One of our favorite AIO PCs is now on sale for Black Friday to help you save money and desk space — "I can't recommend it enough as a school or family computer"
Lenovo is offering a 31% discount for its Yoga 27", an all-in-one PC equipped with all the essential hardware you need for day-to-day browsing or knee-deep digital paperwork.
This special coupon code will slash Microsoft's new Surface Laptop to just £499 in the UK for Black Friday — possibly the best deal ever?
Curry's UK will let you buy the new Surface Laptop from Microsoft for almost half price this Black Friday, as long as you use a special coupon code at check out.
Surface Laptop 7 just hit a new low price — grab the MacBook Air killer for $600 off
Microsoft's best laptop is now under $1,000. Save $600 on the Surface Laptop 7, a stunning Copilot+ PC with incredible battery life.
Dell has hundreds of Black Friday PC deals on the go, but they're not all winners — I found 13 discounts actually worth your time
Dell's massive Black Friday sale features countless discounted items, and I made it much easier to shop by pulling the 13 top discounts on laptops, desktops, and monitors.
Finding cross-platform PC and PS5 gear is usually a headache — but Sony's INZONE deals for Black Friday finally bridge the gap
Best Buy has procured exclusive Black Friday discounts for various gaming headsets and peripherals from Sony's acclaimed INZONE product line-up, and we've rounded them all up just for you.
Windows 10 is dead, and you need a new PC — I handpicked the best Black Friday Windows laptop deals for our highest-rated picks, starting at just $549
A lot of Windows users are still holding onto a Windows 10 PC, which is slowly but surely becoming less secure and stable. The answer is to upgrade to a Windows 11 PC, and I handpicked the 7 best laptop deals to get you there.
Should game developers be forced to declare any usage of AI? Epic's billionaire CEO Tim Sweeney is against it — "AI will be involved in nearly all future production"
A closer look at the ongoing dispute over AI use in games, Tim Sweeney’s stance on disclosure, and how recent releases highlight the shift toward AI-assisted development.
'Status Pro X' earbuds review — The best (and most expensive) earbuds I've ever used, and they're worth every penny
The Status earbuds were all over Instagram for years, and I overlooked them, but became increasingly curious after using other Hi-Res certified headphones. Now I'm in love.
How to automate your desktop layout with PowerToys Workspaces on Windows 11 and create a one-click app layout
Set up PowerToys Workspaces on Windows 11 to automatically launch and rearrange your apps. In this guide, I'll outline the steps to create custom layouts, capture window positions, and streamline your workflow with a single click.
This science-fiction game crosses relaxing power-washing with dark contemplation — and I can't stop thinking about it
Ambrosia Sky's story may not be complete, but what is here is a beautiful ponderance of life and death with gameplay that's super-satisfying.
This 2-in-1 laptop is a total throwback with a 13-inch screen, a built-in stylus, and every optional feature you can think of
I've been testing the HP EliteBook 8 Flip 13 (G1i), and it's a great all-around enterprise laptop for the mobile professional — but there are drawbacks.
See all the Windows 11 features that Microsoft has been testing so far in November — before the next big update
Microsoft is now testing the Xbox Full Screen Experience for all PCs, introduces new Point-in-time Restore, File Explorer gets declutter improvements in the context menu, and Voice Typing gets Fluid Dictation.
Is Gemini AI reading your Gmail inbox? Google's answer is a firm "no" — your private data isn't used for training
After a report claimed Gmail was using emails to train AI models, Google has dismissed the claims, indicating that the Smart Features tool only filters spam, categorization, and writing suggestions.
NVIDIA says it's delighted by Google's success — but remains "the only platform that runs every AI model" with a generational lead in the industry
NVIDIA says it is happy with Google’s success following reports of a potential deal with Meta to rent its Cloud TPUs, but insists that it remains “the only platform that runs every AI model.”
Minecraft's next big update is officially less than two weeks away with new mobs, a new weapon, and more
Mojang Studios has unveiled the official release date for Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem update, which is bringing new mobs and more content on Dec. 9.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI confirms major data breach, exposing user's names, email addresses, and more — "Transparency is important to us."
Users today are waking up to emails from OpenAI confirming that some user data was leaked via a breach in a third-party web analytics system. Here's what you need to know.
Laffgaff
Which country did Iraq invade in 1990, triggering the Gulf War?
Kuwait.
Prime Meridian
In a few weeks, I'm gonna go visit the Prime Meridian. Not sure what I'm gonna do in the Mean Time.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #25.48: Backup Flatpaks and Snaps, Arduino's Troubled Future, New Office, Popular Linux Apps Reborn and More
Happy Thanksgiving
KDE Plasma 6.8 to Drop X11 Support, Goes All-In on Wayland
Long transition nears completion as developers address remaining concerns.
Google Just Made Its Sleek New Font Open Source
Everything you need to know about Google Sans Flex.
13 Popular Software That Feel Like Open Source But They Are Not
From VS Code to Docker Desktop, here’s a list of software often mistaken as open source by Linux users, with open alternatives for each.