Energy bills to rise to £3,000 a year from April
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63661098?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 4:09 PM
Help has been extended, but it's now less generous, meaning a typical household will pay more.
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Autumn Statement: Hunt has picked pockets of entire country, Labour says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63662142?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 4:07 PM
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt insists tax rises and spending curbs will save the UK from a deep recession.
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UK faces biggest fall in living standards on record
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63659936?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 3:25 PM
Disposable household incomes will fall 7% and are not likely to recover for six years.
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Electric car drivers must pay tax from 2025
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63660321?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 4:11 PM
Motoring groups, including the AA, warned the move would reduce the incentive to switch to electric vehicles.
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Royal Mail asks to stop Saturday letter deliveries
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63660320?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 3:48 PM
It comes as the business seeks to revive its fortunes after slumping to a half-year loss.
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MH17: Three guilty as court finds Russia-controlled group downed airliner
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63637625?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:53 PM
A Dutch trial finds a missile supplied by Russia killed 298 people on board MH17 over Ukraine in 2014.
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UK weather: Rain warnings as flooding hits roads and rail
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63659585?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:50 PM
The Met Office warns there could be a danger to life in parts of eastern Scotland on Friday.
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Scott Mills raises £1m in treadmill challenge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6pvr6d3ldlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 5:51 PM
The Radio 2 DJ has taken part in a 24-hour treadmill challenge to raise money for BBC Children In Need.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Piers Morgan says player 'happy' with interview
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-63657406?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 1:13 PM
The striker wanted to "set the record straight" and expected the strong reaction, the presenter says.
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US midterms: Republicans narrowly win back the House
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63629003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 7:10 AM
Republicans secure the 218 seats needed for a majority, enough to stall President Biden's agenda.
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Charlize Theron condemned for saying Afrikaans is dying language
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63642042?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 1:34 PM
The Hollywood star grew up speaking Afrikaans - many fellow South Africans are outraged by her comments.
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Ukraine war: Gas plant hit in latest Russian strikes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63659370?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 4:11 PM
At least four deaths are reported, days after one of the most fierce Russian bombardments of the war.
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Neighbours: Amazon to revive TV soap, four months after finale
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63660032?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 3:49 PM
Residents will move back into Ramsay Street for a new series that will start filming next year.
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Today's Autumn Statement: Key points at-a-glance
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63555313?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:57 PM
Jeremy Hunt has delivered the Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. Here's what you need to know.
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Here's what the chancellor's plans mean for you
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63635582?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:50 PM
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's statement is full of policies that will affect your finances in the coming years.
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Analysis: Hunt seeks stability but voters will feel poorer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63662413?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 3:24 PM
The chancellor's Autumn Statement sets the scene for the next general election, writes Nick Eardley.
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Income tax: How will thresholds change and what will I pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-63635185?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:51 PM
The government has announced changes to tax rules, meaning millions of people will pay more.
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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48445674?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:46 PM
The chancellor announces that the minimum wage is going up 9.7% from April.
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Pensions: What is the triple lock and how much is it worth?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53082530?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:38 PM
The government has confirmed that the state pension will increase by inflation from April 2023.
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What is the windfall tax on oil and gas companies?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60295177?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:19 PM
The government has extended the windfall tax on oil and gas companies.
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Hunt's priorities: Stability, growth, public services
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63663032?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 11:55 AM
In his Autumn Statement, the chancellor says his plan seeks to tackle the cost of living crisis.
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Jeremy Hunt: We want Scandinavian quality alongside Singaporean efficiency
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63663033?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:27 PM
The chancellor says he wants the NHS to join all public services in tackling waste and inefficiency.
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Quick guide: Autumn Statement
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63599788?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 1:38 PM
The chancellor has made a host of big announcements - what's it all about?
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Cost of Living: 'I've given up booze and Netflix to cut costs, but I've got hope'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63629083?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 2:06 AM
As young people are hit by the rising cost of living, how are they coping?
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What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58090533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:10 PM
The energy bill support package will continue after April, but will be less generous.
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UK inflation rate calculator: How much are prices rising for you?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62558817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 7:09 AM
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.
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Which countries are doing the most to tackle energy bills?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/61522123?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 7, 2022, 2:11 PM
European countries have taken different approaches to higher energy bills.
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What is a recession and how could it affect me?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52986863?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 13, 2022, 9:32 PM
The UK could be set for its longest recession since records began, the Bank of England has warned.
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Council tax: What is it and how much will I pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55765504?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 3:39 PM
Councils will be given more freedom to increase council tax in England next year.
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What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12196322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 9:08 AM
The cost of living is increasing at its fastest rate in 40 years, due to rising food and energy prices.
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When are the £324 cost-of-living payments and energy rebates due?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61592496?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 8, 2022, 12:04 AM
All UK households are getting £400 off their winter energy bill and many on low incomes get extra help.
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What awaits Brittney Griner in Russian penal colony?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63660402?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 3:36 PM
The US basketball player is believed to be in a remote jail 500km (310 miles) south-east of Moscow.
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Lebanon boat disaster smugglers 'threatened to shoot children'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63553893?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:22 AM
Survivors recall being forced at gunpoint onto a migrants boat which sank, killing over 100.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Striker has completely ruined his legacy, say fans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-63647639?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 1:33 PM
A sit-down interview with TalkTV where the forward hit out at the club has been slammed by fans.
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'The time to grieve is over, it is time to be angry'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63633115?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:25 AM
South Korean families are asking how far the blame should extend for the deadly Halloween crush.
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Sir John Curtice: How Tory turmoil affected their support
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63660264?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:15 PM
What the opinion polls show about the scale of the challenge now facing the government.
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Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63659824?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 9:59 AM
The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, as reports of atrocities emerge from the city.
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Vegan 'cheese' market booms as demand grows
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63633479?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:03 AM
As more people turn to non-dairy alternatives, vegan 'cheese' sales are taking off around the world.
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Trump not first politician to be ditched by Rupert Murdoch
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63631316?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:05 AM
A secret directive to his editors exposes how ruthlessly the press baron can dispose of allies.
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World Cup 2022: Iran's turbulent build-up amid violent anti-government protests
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63588927?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:02 AM
As anti-government protests continue to rage in Iran, the country's football team will soon have a global stage for their voice.
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World Cup 2022: 'I don't want to worry about being killed'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63649154?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 12:28 AM
Two Qataris tell us how the country's conservative laws and customs affect gay people and women.
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Max Verstappen says reaction to team orders controversy 'unacceptable' and 'disgusting'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/63664552?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 1:56 PM
Max Verstappen says the reaction to his role in the Red Bull team orders controversy in Brazil has been "unacceptable" and "disgusting".
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd must terminate forward's contract, says Gary Neville
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63665152?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:24 PM
Gary Neville says Manchester United "know they have to terminate" Cristiano Ronaldo's contract.
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England v New Zealand: Owen Farrell's focus unshaken by century-cap landmark
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/63662959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 2:52 PM
Owen Farrell has always had doubters and detractors but, as he closes in on his 100th England cap, his team-mates, past and present, are not among them.
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World Cup 2022: Conor Coady says it is not 'too much' to ask to speak about non-football issues
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63661212?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 3:23 PM
England defender Conor Coady does not think it is "too much" to expect the side's players to speak about non-football issues.
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UK Snooker Championship: Kyren Wilson's 'unbelievable' fluke
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/snooker/63657229?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 10:52 PM
Watch Kyren Wilson's "unbelievable" pot during his second-round match against Mark Allen at the UK Snooker Championship.
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COP27: Africa's dash for gas sparks debate at climate summit in Egypt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63637686?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 17, 2022, 1:27 AM
The continent's resources are at the heart of a debate about balancing growth with slowing warming.
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COP27: Brazil is back on the world stage, Lula tells climate summit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63625698?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 5:50 PM
The Brazilian president-elect attracts huge emotional crowds at COP27 but faces opposition at home.
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Oil pollution: Investigation reveals Egypt’s 'super coral' at risk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63603861?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 12:34 AM
A climate-change resistant Red Sea reef is being flooded with toxic wastewater, leaked documents show.
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COP27: Lack of women at negotiations raises concern
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63636435?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2022, 1:01 AM
Women barely feature in negotiations in Egypt despite bearing the brunt of climate change.
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Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63607627?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 12, 2022, 3:16 PM
The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached.
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Climate change: Dimming Earth, mustard shortages and other odd side-effects
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63585043?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 12, 2022, 12:51 AM
Changes to our planet's shine is just one of the stranger side effects of rising temperatures.
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COP27: Why the latest UN climate conference matters
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63502762?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 4, 2022, 12:10 AM
The summit in Egypt could be the world's best hope of progress on the climate issue, says Justin Rowlatt.
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COP27: The Namibia-Botswana oil project being called a sin
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-63567513?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 10, 2022, 1:02 AM
Indigenous people warn of risks to the Okavango Delta, and an ex-bishop calls on COP to take action.
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COP27: Antonio Guterres apologises after reading wrong speech
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-63581486?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 10, 2022, 8:06 AM
Antonio Guterres apologises after being given a speech intended for an event for young people at COP27.
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COP27: Can India really adopt a climate-friendly lifestyle?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-63539270?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 9, 2022, 1:20 AM
India wants to embrace an environment-friendly lifestyle to fight climate change - but what about its economy?
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COP27: Sharp rise in fossil fuel industry delegates at climate summit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63571610?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 10, 2022, 2:00 AM
Data shared exclusively with the BBC show large numbers of oil and gas lobbyists attending COP27.
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Climate change: Four things you can do about your carbon footprint
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58171814?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 4, 2022, 2:49 PM
Small changes to our lifestyles and choices could limit our personal carbon footprint.
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Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/58160547?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 7, 2022, 2:59 PM
The UK hosted a major global climate summit in 2021, but is it on track to meet its own commitments?
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What is climate change? A really simple guide
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24021772?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 2, 2022, 9:23 AM
World temperatures are rising because of human activity, threatening every aspect of human life.
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COP27: What have global leaders done on climate change in 2022?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63458945?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 3, 2022, 12:03 AM
With COP27 about to get under way, which nations have taken a lead and which have fallen behind since the last UN climate summit?
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What is COP27 and why is it important?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63316362?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 7, 2022, 1:25 PM
This year's climate summit comes amid spiralling energy costs and diplomatic tensions.
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