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Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:58:26 GMT
Boris Johnson rocked by wave of No 10 resignations
A junior policy adviser is the latest to quit as Tory MPs continue to question the PM's leadership.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:26:25 GMT
Life won’t get easier until 2023, warns Bank boss
Households will see the biggest fall in their living standards for 30 years, the Bank of England says.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:30:00 GMT
Southend West by-election: Anna Firth wins seat for Tories
The election in Southend West was prompted by the fatal stabbing of MP Sir David Amess.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:02:46 GMT
Fuel and excise duty must be replaced with new tax, MPs say
The UK will be left with a £35bn "black hole" as motorists switch to electric cars, says Transport committee.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:39:36 GMT
Libmeldy: World's 'most expensive' drug recommended for NHS use
The gene therapy Libmeldy treats babies and children with a very rare genetic condition.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:31:17 GMT
Charities worried about post-Covid cancer care
Charities warn of more missed diagnoses because of Covid, as the government plans a "war on cancer".

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:12:38 GMT
Ashley Dighton: Family's plea for information over death
The sister of Ashley Dighton wants his killer to reveal the location of his missing remains.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:40:12 GMT
Children's mental health: Record number referred for specialist care
As referrals rise for self-harm and eating disorders, schools see a wave of other less severe issues.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:02:31 GMT
Six Nations: Wales-Ireland kit clash frustrates colour-blind fans
The decision to wear traditional red and green jerseys will cause problems for colour-blind people.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:52:12 GMT
Platinum Jubilee: Stamps issued to celebrate Queen's 70-year reign
Royal Mail issues eight stamps celebrating her 70-year reign, with photos ranging from 1957 to 2020.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 21:49:33 GMT
'Bankrupt' Tommy Robinson faces High Court questioning over finances
A judge orders the English Defence League founder to court to answer questions on his finances.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:54:26 GMT
Why are gas bills so high and what's the energy price cap?
Electricity and gas bills for a typical household will go up £693 a year in April.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:26:13 GMT
Soaring prices: 'I may have to move back in with my parents'
People from across the UK tell BBC News how they feel about soaring energy bills.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:08:57 GMT
Cost of living: 'We'll cut back on things that make memories'
Suzanne Samaka and her partner work full time but will struggle to cover rising energy bills.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:30:57 GMT
What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?
The cost of living is at its highest rate for 10 years and is expected to increase further.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:23:58 GMT
How the interest rate rise might affect you
The Bank of England has now increased interest rates to 0.5% , the second rise in three months.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:20:39 GMT
Energy bills: 'I was watching in horror at price cap rise'
Energy bills are to rise by 54% a year for millions, but what do those already paying more think?

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 15:01:28 GMT
Inflation: Four things that are going up in price and why
From skincare products to used cars - the items that tell the story of the cost of living crisis.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:13:47 GMT
Cost of living: Energy bills leave Preston mum under 'so much stress'
A mum who uses food banks so she can afford energy bills says the situation is "really upsetting".

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:11:14 GMT
Shackleton's Endurance: The impossible search for the greatest shipwreck
The latest bid to find Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton's lost polar yacht is set to get under way.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:29:16 GMT
Givan resignation triggers fresh NI political crisis
The first and deputy first minister can't operate in isolation; when one goes so does the other.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:03:54 GMT
Amputee 'dreams' of designing clothes for all
Student Iona Hay who lost her leg to cancer believes "inclusivity" must be a key aim of the fashion industry.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:03:35 GMT
Scottish charity 'befriends' alcoholics to help them stay sober
A support worker helps alcoholics transition back into the community when they leave hospital.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:57:20 GMT
Covid: UK approves fifth vaccine and Europe enters virus 'ceasefire'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:43:50 GMT
Gabby Logan's heart screening call for brother Daniel
The "catastrophic" impact of losing Daniel when he was 15 is behind the presenter's appeal.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:24:19 GMT
Winter Olympics 2022: Team GB's Dave Ryding aims for more success in Beijing
Team GB slalom skier Dave Ryding is aiming for more success in Beijing, following his World Cup win.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:20:05 GMT
Energy prices: Government 'sided with oil and gas companies' - Ed Miliband
Labour's Ed Miliband has criticised the government's action on rising energy prices.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:18:52 GMT
UK energy bills: We need to adjust to higher prices says Chancellor
Rishi Sunak says his plans will soften the blow on households brought on by the energy cap increase.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:20:37 GMT
The families fighting to shut down suicide websites
The Samaritans charity says the government’s new online safety bill “isn’t fit for purpose”.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:10:30 GMT
Education: Longer school day trial begins in Wales
Groups of pupils at 13 schools and one college will trial five extra hours of work a week.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:53:55 GMT
Libby Squire: Mother of murdered student wants to meet her killer
Lisa Squire says it's been "torturous" not knowing how her daughter Libby, 21, died.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:17:41 GMT
Southend West by-election: 'I couldn't be bothered, I think it's a total mess'
As Southend awakes to a new MP, what do people in the constituency make of the result?

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:53:05 GMT
Rishi Sunak: Energy bill help 'worth £290m to Scotland'
Nicola Sturgeon says "every penny" of the UK government money will go towards easing the cost of living crisis.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:23:04 GMT
Executive return 'difficult' if Protocol remains
DUP leader says it will be "difficult" to form an executive after an election if Protocol issues remain.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:08:46 GMT
Welsh cancer patients at risk as waiting times get longer
Wales' cancer lead fears patients with advanced cancer will die while waiting for treatment.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:52:49 GMT
Kennie Carter death: Ninth murder arrest over Stretford stabbing
Kennie Carter, 16, died in hospital after being stabbed in the chest in Stretford on 22 January.



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