Post Office plan to sack Horizon IT reviewer kept secret, documents reveal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68079300?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 12:01 AM
Records also show managers planned to pay only a "token" sum as part of "mediation" to deal with victims.
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Kenneth Eugene Smith: Alabama carries out first US nitrogen gas execution
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68085513?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 3:06 AM
Witnesses observed two to four minutes of writhing by convicted murderer Kenneth Smith before he died.
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Gaza war: ICJ to rule on call for Israel to stop military action
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68059715?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 12:03 AM
The ICJ could order Israel to stop military action, in a high-profile case brought by South Africa.
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Nottingham attacks: Triple killer's sentence to be considered for review
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68102485?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 1:43 AM
The Attorney General has received a submission Valdo Calocane's sentence could be unduly lenient.
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Hermit crabs are 'wearing' our plastic rubbish
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68071695?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 12:06 AM
Hermit crabs all over the world are using our discarded plastic and other waste in place of their natural shells.
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Gustav Klimt portrait found after almost 100 years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68102376?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 12:50 AM
The 'Portrait of Fraulein Lieser' - last seen in public in 1925 - has been discovered in Vienna.
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UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68098177?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 10:58 PM
Talks aimed at extending a rolled-over EU-era deal broke down over Britain's ban on hormone-treated meat.
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RSPB Birdwatch 2024: Fewer wild birds visiting UK gardens
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68099428?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 1:51 AM
Greenfinches, sparrows and starlings have declined the most but other species including goldfinches are thriving.
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Council tax bands need overhauling, northern business group says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68098173?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 1:04 AM
A group representing northern businesses wants a property revaluation before the next election.
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Safety plea over co-sleeping baby deaths figures
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68101937?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 11:59 PM
A quarter of infant deaths in Scotland last year involved parents bedsharing with babies, the BBC learns.
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Michigan school shooter's mum weeps as she goes on trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68102109?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 11:43 PM
Jennifer Crumbley is the first US parent to face a manslaughter trial for such an attack by their child.
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BT customers unknowingly charged for Xbox Game Pass
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68085437?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 12:01 AM
Customers tell the BBC of "worrying" fees added to their monthly bills without their consent.
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Ingenuity: Damage puts end to ground-breaking Mars helicopter mission
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68099672?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 10:37 PM
The first vehicle to achieve powered flight on another planet suffers rotor damage three years into tour.
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The Papers: Mone's assets frozen and Nottingham 'victims failed'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68101957?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 11:54 PM
Friday's newspapers reflect on fury from the families of the three victims fatally stabbed in Nottingham.
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Georgia's stolen children: Twins sold at birth reunited by TikTok video
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68055420?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 12:00 AM
Thousands of people in Georgia have found out they were stolen from their parents at birth and sold.
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Australia Day: The 'quiet rebranding' of a controversial national holiday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68014555?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 9:48 PM
The national day causes pain to Indigenous people - will new approaches future-proof it?
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One Love: How Kingsley Ben-Adir became Bob Marley on the set of Barbie
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67986987?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 12:18 AM
The actor initially turned down the role, saying it was too risky. What changed his mind?
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Social media: Trolls target cancer survivor over wigs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68097150?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 11:00 PM
Aimee Bannister continues to wear wigs after getting the all-clear, but receives abusive messages.
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Quiz of the week: Whose Brits crown did Raye steal?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-68097190?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 1:39 AM
How closely have you been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days?
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Paris 2024: What you need to know about the summer Olympics and Paralympics
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68018536?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 12:21 AM
The French capital will hold the summer Olympic Games for the third time.
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Why private helicopters are still in demand
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67635051?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 12:10 AM
Despite the flagging economy, demand is strong for helicopters and new models are being launched.
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UK citizen army: Preparing the 'pre-war generation' for conflict
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68097048?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 4:35 PM
A senior general stops short of backing conscription - but wants the UK to prepare for wider European war.
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Ukrainian intelligence does not rule out PoWs on downed Russian plane
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68101731?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 9:24 PM
Intelligence officer says he cannot exclude possibility, but adds that Russia has provided no proof.
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Defiant Trump takes legal risk on stand in New York defamation trial
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68071744?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 10:58 PM
The lawyers and the judge spent more time arguing about the scope of the former president's testimony.
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Dragons' Den: BBC defends show after ME criticism of Acu Seeds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68097756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 8:30 PM
Campaigners say "unfounded" claims had been made about a product pitched on the series.
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Dancer with allergy eats mislabelled cookie and dies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68102202?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 11:49 PM
The English dancer, 25, died from anaphylactic shock after consuming a mislabelled cookie from a US grocery chain.
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Constance Marten trial: Baby kept in Lidl bag before being dumped, court told
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68080832?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 5:35 PM
Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon are on trial for the manslaughter of their newborn baby.
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Norwich deaths: Police took father to hospital weeks before stabbings
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-68100719?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 10:03 PM
Bartlomiej Kuczynski was taken to hospital by police the day he was reported missing, it is revealed.
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Turkey: Watch plane's emergency descent over motorway
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68099144?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 9:58 PM
Footage shows a military plane flying over a motorway in Turkey after it experienced a technical issue.
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Nicola Sturgeon called Boris Johnson a 'clown', inquiry hears
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68092654?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 6:24 PM
The former first minister described a speech by Mr Johnson as "excruciating" in expletive-laden text messages.
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Baby Elsa: Abandoned newborn leaves hospital with foster parents
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68099394?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 6:01 PM
The BBC gets special permission to report on a family court, where it is heard Elsa is in care.
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Tom Holland's Avengers bonus sent to Tom Hollander in error
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68092121?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 3:08 PM
The White Lotus star said the Spiderman actor received a seven-figure first bonus for Avengers.
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British man acquitted over London-Spain flight bomb hoax
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68099669?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 6:51 PM
A judge ruled that Aditya Verma's message, from 2022, about "blowing up" a plane was not a real threat.
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Bournemouth hammer Swansea to reach fifth round
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68091050?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 9:44 PM
Premier League Bournemouth become the first team to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup as they hammer Swansea 5-0.
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India v England: Ben Duckett says tourists in strong position in first Test
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68094403?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 2:19 PM
Opener Ben Duckett says England are in a "strong position" in the first Test against India despite the hosts' powerful finish to the opening day.
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Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic faces sternest test of title defence against Jannik Sinner
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68082726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 3:55 PM
History-chasing Novak Djokovic faces the sternest test of his Australian Open title defence against Italian fourth seed Jannik Sinner in Friday's semi-final.
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Paris 2024 Olympics 'almost better than home Games' - BOA chief executive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/68102152?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2024, 12:01 AM
British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Anson says Great Britain's athletes are doing "incredibly well" as they attempt to qualify for "a truly memorable" Paris 2024.
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Kalvin Phillips: Why is Manchester City midfielder heading on loan to West Ham after only 18 months?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68098238?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 10:34 PM
As Kalvin Phillips prepares to join West Ham on loan, BBC Sport looks at what went wrong for the England midfielder in his 18 months at Manchester City.
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FA Cup 2024: Bournemouth punish Swansea with five first-half goals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68101789?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 9:05 PM
Bournemouth stun Swansea with a ruthless first-half performance as they score five unanswered goals to take complete control of their FA Cup fourth round tie.
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Australian Open 2024 results: Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff & faces Zheng Qinwen
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68083625?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2024, 1:38 PM
Aryna Sabalenka remains on track to defend her Australian Open crown after beating Coco Gauff and will meet China's Zheng Qinwen in Saturday's final.
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Renting: What are your rights as a tenant?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65038459?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2023, 9:03 AM
With one in five people now renting in the UK, it's important to understand your rights as a tenant.
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How to save money even when the budget is tight
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66855566?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2024, 10:01 AM
The interest paid on savings is better than anything seen for years, so how can you save when bills are rising?
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Cost-of-living payments: What are they, who gets them and are they fair?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61592496?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 13, 2023, 12:26 AM
Millions of low-income households will receive a final cost-of-living payment in February.
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Food prices: How can I save money on my grocery shop?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61798003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 29, 2023, 3:53 PM
The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
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Energy saving tips: Five ways to cut costs this winter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62738249?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2023, 4:22 PM
Energy prices will be lower this winter than last - but you may be able to save even more on your bill.
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Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62435432?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2023, 9:35 AM
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
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Energy prices: How much will you pay from January?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67489975?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2024, 2:34 PM
Use our interactive calculator to find out how much more you'll be paying for energy each month.
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What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55992592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 17, 2024, 12:32 PM
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.
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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
January 17, 2024, 7:15 AM
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.
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January debt: What should I pay first and what can I do?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64291327?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2024, 9:37 AM
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?
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What is the energy price cap and how much are bills going up?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58090533?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2024, 12:47 PM
As the new energy cap increases bills, firms must offer more help to customers who are struggling.
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