Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate after Israel remarks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68280098?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 13, 2024, 1:13 AM
The party said the decision was taken after "new information about further comments" came to light.
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Israel Gaza: Palestinians sheltering in Rafah fear impending offensive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68276216?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 9:50 PM
The UN warns an assault on the Gaza city sheltering more than a million people would be "terrifying".
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Israel to act on soldier misconduct after BBC investigation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68277124?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 5:15 PM
A BBC Verify investigation found videos showing detainees that legal experts say may breach international law.
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Police failed to investigate officer abuse complaints, say women
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68242197?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 9:40 PM
Seven women say Devon and Cornwall Police failed to investigate claims of sexual violence against officers.
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Huge fire engulfs new Swedish water park
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68279358?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 6:08 PM
Video shows huge flames and thick smoke rising from large water slides in Gothenburg.
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Paraquat pesticide maker used “weak” data on Parkinson’s
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68215777?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 13, 2024, 1:57 AM
A UK pesticide producer did not look at key health records in its Parkinson's study, legal papers show.
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Deliveroo and Uber Eats riders to strike on Valentine's Day
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68274158?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 8:01 PM
The action, affecting firms such as Deliveroo and Uber Eats, is in a dispute over pay and conditions.
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Trump seeks Supreme Court pause in 2020 election case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68277167?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 11:55 PM
He is fighting a ruling denying him presidential immunity in the federal election interference case.
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How Vogue kept its cover shoot of 40 famous stars secret
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68273126?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 12:39 PM
An image of 40 famous females will mark Edward Enninful's final issue. But how did they pull it off?
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Marathon hero Kiptum's last BBC interview before fatal accident
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68278910?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 6:06 PM
The Kenyan athlete spoke to the BBC in 2023 about beating Eliud Kipchoge's marathon world record.
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Robert F Kennedy Jr apologises to family over Super Bowl ad
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68275635?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 8:55 PM
The advertisement, aired just before halftime, spliced images of the candidate into a 1960 JFK ad.
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'Pirate of the seas' Great Skua in big decline after bird flu
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68276680?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 13, 2024, 2:02 AM
Sea bird counts after avian flu show serious declines in three species, the charity RSPB says.
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Squishmallows has launched a legal fight against Build-A-Bear
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68280258?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 13, 2024, 1:13 AM
The firm behind the Squishmallows cuddly characters has kicked off a courtroom copyright fight.
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Kylie Minogue to receive Brits global icon award and will perform at ceremony
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68277050?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 9:26 PM
The singer will be the fifth recipient of the award that is "reserved for truly exceptional artists".
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Newspaper headlines: Labour 'axes' candidate and 'Corrie Ken's £550k tax bill'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68280404?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 13, 2024, 12:50 AM
Labour's withdrawal of support for Rochdale candidate Azhar Ali and a Coronation Street star's debt leads the papers.
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Exhausted Ukraine struggles to find new men for front line
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68255490?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 6:01 AM
Two years into the war, there is no flood of volunteer fighters as energy and enthusiasm fades.
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Kelvin Kiptum - the marathon runner destined for greatness
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68274984?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 4:33 PM
Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum was on the cusp of greatness when his life was cut short in an accident.
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Declan McKenna: 'I realised I don't have to be serious'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68244042?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 13, 2024, 2:01 AM
The indie star sheds his reputation for weighty lyrics and lets loose on a psychedelic new album.
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Why it's expensive to make music festivals greener
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67873127?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 13, 2024, 12:03 AM
Music festivals need a lot of electricity, but plugging into greener sources is not easy or cheap.
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Harry Potter wand: Six other times people were fooled by false alarms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67802959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 12:06 PM
After a Harry Potter fan is mistaken for a knifeman, we revisit five other "whoops" moments.
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Usher shines in half-time show - with help from will.i.am and Alicia Keys
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68270826?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 4:23 AM
The R&B star performed a hit-heavy half-time show with help from will.i.am and Alicia Keys.
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Pakistan election: What happens after Imran Khan vote surprise?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68271462?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 8:10 AM
Days after the vote, Pakistanis still don't know who will form their next government.
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Deadpool 3 and Wicked trailers air in Super Bowl adverts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68273300?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 2:09 PM
Fans were given a first look at the upcoming films during Sunday night's NFL showdown.
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Wegovy, the 'Viagra' of weight-loss drugs flying off the shelves
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68226369?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 11, 2024, 11:59 PM
How did Danish weight-loss treatment Wegovy become a global sales sensation?
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Xi Jinping's never-ending hunt for corruption in the Communist Party
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-68213161?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 12:20 AM
The latest phase of the anti-corruption drive targets the finance sector and elite nuclear rocket force.
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Maestro: How Carey Mulligan turned supportive wife into leading lady
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68216440?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 12:03 AM
The Oscar-nominated actress discusses female roles and being a fan of writer Jesse Armstrong.
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Taylor Swift at Super Bowl 58: How did pop star's attendance influence the NFL's big game?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/68270784?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 4:47 AM
Taylor Swift flies back from Tokyo to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce win the Super Bowl - what difference did it make?
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Watch: Kelce and Swift celebrate at the Super Bowl
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68274306?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 11:18 AM
The pop icon flew in from Japan to watch her boyfriend play in Las Vegas at the 2024 championship game.
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PFI contract makes school pay thousands to cut grass
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-68207051?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 12:08 PM
A head teacher says "rigid" demands set out in a private contract now cost almost 20% of his budget.
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WhatsApp image sender becomes first convicted cyber-flasher
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-68279259?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 7:27 PM
Nicholas Hawkes admits sending unsolicited photos to a 15-year-old girl and a woman.
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Luke Littler, 17, hits nine-darter and wins Players Championship
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/68277316?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 8:33 PM
Teenager Luke Littler hits a nine-dart finish on his way to winning the title on his Players Championship debut.
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Nottingham attacks: Second police force investigated over contact with killer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-68279806?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 8:48 PM
A watchdog will review complaints over Nottinghamshire Police's contact with Valdo Calocane.
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Andrew Rosindell: Police drop rape investigation into Tory MP
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68273826?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 11:47 AM
Andrew Rosindell is "completely exonerated" after the police decision, his spokesperson says.
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BBC TV children's favourite Bagpuss is 50
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-68257883?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 8:07 AM
The soft toy used in the BBC animated children's classic lives a quieter life in a museum these days.
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UK sanctions four Israeli settlers accused of violence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68274777?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 8:29 PM
The foreign secretary accuses four people of threatening Palestinians at gunpoint and forcing them off land.
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NHS not ready for groundbreaking Alzheimer's drugs, warns charity
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68231631?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 6:00 AM
A leading charity says the NHS is unprepared for the rollout of innovative new drugs.
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Man accused of flying from London to New York without passport is arrested
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68275004?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 2:56 PM
Craig Sturt allegedly flew from Heathrow Airport to New York without a passport or boarding pass.
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Brazil: Rio de Janeiro Carnival brings Amazon rainforest to the streets
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68275244?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 1:14 PM
Indigenous communities were celebrated at the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí on Sunday evening.
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Hammersmith Bridge: West Ham fan boat crash caused £100k of damage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68275184?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 6:10 PM
A boat carrying West Ham fans crashed into the bridge adding to the mounting costs of its restoration.
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Three apologises as thousands without mobile service across UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68243283?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 2:45 PM
The firm said its engineers were working hard to fix the issues affecting its network.
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Double child murderer Colin Pitchfork faces fresh hearing over release
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68276868?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 6:03 PM
Colin Pitchfork, who murdered two girls in the 1980s, challenges a decision to keep him behind bars.
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India urged to 'speed up' over detained Jagtar Singh Johal case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68274652?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 4:34 PM
Lord Cameron, the foreign secretary, pledges to re-examine the case of Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal.
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Firearms police called for 'man with knife' - but it's Potter fan with wand
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-68270095?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 9:12 AM
Officers thought they were being called to deal with a man carrying a large knife.
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JFK and nephew RFK Jr's Super Bowl ad: Spot the difference
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68277919?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 4:21 PM
A political advert played during the NFL game echoed one from a familiar face more than 60 years ago.
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HMS Prince of Wales: Delayed carrier leaves Portsmouth
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-68274511?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 4:23 PM
The Royal Navy carrier sets sail a day late to replace HMS Queen Elizabeth after it broke down.
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Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea: Conor Gallagher scores twice as Blues increase pressure on Roy Hodgson
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68201307?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 11:24 PM
Conor Gallagher scores twice against his former side as Chelsea come from behind to beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
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Super Bowl 2024: Patrick Mahomes steps up Tom Brady chase as leader of NFL's new dynasty
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/68250151?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 1:26 PM
Patrick Mahomes again showed why he could chase down Tom Brady's records as he led the Kansas City Chiefs to back-to-back Super Bowl wins - and they believe glory can be theirs again next year.
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Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Saka, Haaland, Rice, Gallagher
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68277073?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 10:56 PM
Which players impressed our football pundit Garth Crooks enough to make his latest Team of the Week?
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Kelvin Kiptum dies: Sir Mo Farah says Kenyan was a 'special talent'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/68272576?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 3:19 PM
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum was a "special talent" who would have gone on to have an "incredible career", says Sir Mo Farah.
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Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea: Roy Hodgson confident he can keep Eagles in Premier League
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68280706?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 11:05 PM
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says the 3-1 defeat by Chelsea is hard to take, but he believes that once key players return he will keep the club in the Premier League.
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Qatar Open: Emma Raducanu beaten by Anhelina Kalinina in first round
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68273217?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 7:18 PM
Emma Raducanu says she "struggled with everything" as she was beaten by world number 30 Anhelina Kalinina in the first round of the Qatar Open.
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FC Copenhagen v Manchester City: Pep Guardiola wants Erling Haaland to relax
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68277981?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 9:07 PM
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola urges Erling Haaland to focus on feeling relaxed rather than scoring goals.
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Israel’s assault on Rafah looms, but no plan yet to evacuate civilians
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68274757?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 5:58 PM
Aid agencies say there is nowhere safe to move the 1.5 million people now sheltering in the city.
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Gaza Strip in maps: How life has changed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20415675?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 9, 2024, 9:51 AM
Find out how much has changed in the Gaza Strip since Israel began its military response to Hamas's attacks on 7 October.
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Gaza war: What we know about Israel's Rafah hostage rescue raid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68276452?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 5:50 PM
Israeli commandos rescued two men in an operation that reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians.
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Israel says rescued hostages 'in good condition'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68271340?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 11:50 AM
The two men, Israeli-Argentines, were rescued as Israel carried out air strikes on the southern Gazan city.
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Why is Rafah the new focus?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68272136?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 6:57 AM
Israel says it will expand its military operations all the way south into Rafah.
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Dutch court orders halt to F-35 jet parts exports to Israel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68272233?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 1:14 PM
Judges sided with groups who said sending spares from the Netherlands contributed to law violations in Gaza.
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Who are the released hostages?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67477240?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 9:59 AM
One-hundred-and-twelve people captured during the 7 October attacks have been released by Hamas.
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What is council tax, how much is it going up by and how is it calculated?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55765504?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 12, 2024, 3:22 PM
Millions of households are expected to see their council tax bills rise in April.
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How to get a job: Six expert tips for finding work
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64939070?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 14, 2023, 4:03 PM
There are 10m people out of work in the UK, so if you're searching for a job you're not alone. Here are some tips on how to get started.
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What is the UK inflation rate and how does it affect me?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12196322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 1, 2024, 2:41 PM
The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but still remains above the 2% target.
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UK interest rates explained
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57764601?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 1, 2024, 1:36 PM
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.
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State pension and triple lock: What is it worth and when do you get it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53082530?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 7, 2024, 4:05 PM
The state pension will rise by 8.5% in April following a pledge to protect the value of the benefit.
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Cost of living payments and who gets them
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61592496?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
February 5, 2024, 7:51 PM
Millions of low-income households will receive a final cost of living payment soon.
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