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Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:43:51 GMT
Recession looms as UK economy starts to shrink
It comes after the Bank of England warns the UK is facing a two-year financial slump.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 02:55:59 GMT
I told Liz Truss she was going too fast, says Kwasi Kwarteng
The former chancellor says he told the then PM to "slow down" after September's ill-fated mini-budget.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 03:19:25 GMT
Desperate NHS pays up to £2,500 for nursing shifts
Spending on agency staff jumps by 20% as bosses pay premium rates to plug holes in rotas.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:42:16 GMT
Just Stop Oil: M25 protests to be halted
The environmental group says it will not hold any more protests "for the foreseeable future".

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:47:23 GMT
Armistice Day: UK to hold two-minute silence
This year's commemorations include the recently restored Big Ben striking 11 times.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:43:28 GMT
Parents likely to face rise in nursery costs
Spending on free childcare in England is predicted to fall by 8% in real-terms over the next two years.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:18:03 GMT
I'm A Celebrity: Matt Hancock told breaking Covid rules was 'slap in face'
An I'm a Celebrity campmate challenges the MP about his behaviour which led to his resignation.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:08:08 GMT
Police are failing crime victims, says UK neighbourhood officer
Chief constable Olivia Pinkney says officers spend too long working on behalf of other services.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:28:16 GMT
Melika Balali: I got threats from Iran for wrestling in Scotland
Melika Balali says she has been given police security after the Iranian government tried to find her.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 23:00:40 GMT
Labour vows to lift ban on onshore wind
A Labour government would ease planning rules for new onshore wind farms, Sir Keir Starmer says.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:56:44 GMT
Bus and adult care services face cuts, English councils warn
Councils across England say they will have to axe everyday services as their finances are squeezed.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 16:40:40 GMT
Blind woman and guide dog kicked out of London Premier Inn
Angharad Paget-Jones says she was woken by staff in the night who claimed she had a "fake" guide dog.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 02:58:36 GMT
Food banks: 'Sometimes I feel like I've done something wrong'
A mother-of-two who relies on a food bank to feed her family says she feels guilty asking for help.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:20:49 GMT
Why smart thermostats don't always save you money
The makers of smart thermostats says the devices can cut energy bills but the evidence is not conclusive.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:35:06 GMT
Cancer care delays: How bad are they in your area?
BBC analysis shows delays have doubled in past four years with experts warning lives are at risk.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 02:42:28 GMT
Stories from some of the last-surviving veterans
Three of the last generation of World War Two veterans share recollections of the deadliest war in history.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:37:44 GMT
Does the average nurse earn £34,000 a year?
Nurses have voted to strike. How much do they earn at the moment?

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:35:46 GMT
Cost of living at 'front of mind' for John Lewis ad
John Lewis says the cost-of-living crisis was "front of mind" as it joins other big brands launching festive campaigns.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 01:57:01 GMT
Sikh prayer books return to military after 100 years
Nitnem Gutkas are issued by the UK Defence Sikh Network at a ceremony in London.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:20:57 GMT
Female Royal Navy sailor 'was raped on ship'
Former servicewoman tells BBC she is angry women in the Navy say they are still experiencing abuse.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:06:57 GMT
Driver sentenced for blocking ambulance on 999 call
Albert Butler, 38, received a suspended prison sentence for impeding the ambulance.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:14:20 GMT
The people stuck renting who can't afford to retire
A growing number of older renters are struggling as rents rise and the cost of living increases.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:26:32 GMT
Young NHS workers who voted to strike
Staff who've been in the NHS for a short time say they have seen enough to know change is needed.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:23:21 GMT
The shops that connect people with their home countries
Migrant communities around the world lift trade between their new and former countries.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:24:58 GMT
The cul-de-sac where crimes go unsolved
The number of suspects charged for burglaries has halved in seven years, BBC analysis shows.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:53:08 GMT
Ukraine: Host helps refugees get own home in UK
Valeriya says she is thankful her host gave her family the chance to live independently in the UK.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:44:43 GMT
I'm A Celebrity: Matt Hancock asked by campmate why he is taking part
The former health secretary and suspended Conservative MP has been meeting his jungle campmates.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:44:42 GMT
I'm A Celebrity: Boy George in tears as Matt Hancock enters camp
The singer says his mum was in hospital during the pandemic, and he thought she was going to die.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:55:42 GMT
Sunak and Starmer clash over bully allegations at PMQs... in 71 seconds
Rishi Sunak clashes with Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs over Sir Gavin Williamson's resignation.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:36:50 GMT
Man arrested by police after eggs thrown at King in York
A protester in York has been arrested after several eggs were thrown at the King and Queen Consort.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:05:24 GMT
WW2 evacuee: 'I thought I was going on a day trip'
Kitty Baxter was evacuated on the first day of the war.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:25:44 GMT
Birmingham stab victim's mum fronts anti-knife campaign
Sarah Barry, whose son Jack was stabbed to death, says she never knew he also carried a knife.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:22:29 GMT
Newspaper headlines: 'Kwarteng blames Truss' and Walliams' 'vile slurs'
An interview with ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and leaked remarks from TV's David Walliams lead the papers.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:45:13 GMT
Tube strike: Services slowly return as bus queues form
Eight London Underground have severe delays after a 24-hour walkout by RMT members ends.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:23:44 GMT
Bird flu: Farmer wants Welsh government housing order
A poultry business says the Welsh government should follow England on bird flu prevention measures.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:39:43 GMT
Nicola Sturgeon holds first meeting with PM Rishi Sunak
Nicola Sturgeon and Rishi Sunak meet for the first time since he became prime minister.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:37:46 GMT
Transfer test: Academic selection 'perpetuates divisions'
Queen's University researchers say the current system "disadvantages the most disadvantaged".

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:11:20 GMT
Father scales Kilimanjaro in memory of baby son
Terry Devine scatters his son's ashes at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro five years after he died.



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