I'm still in favour of lower tax for high earners, says Liz Truss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63131391?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 12:56 PM
But Liz Truss says she is not currently contemplating trying again to get rid of the 45p tax rate.
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Mortgage rates still rising as big lenders revise deals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63131509?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 11:52 AM
The average rate of a new two-year fixed rate mortgage is 6% as the UK's biggest lenders change prices.
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Ukraine war: Liberated town shows human cost of Russia's defeat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63130571?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 11:36 AM
The BBC's Orla Guerin finds desolate scenes in Lyman, a town Ukraine recaptured from Russia.
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Calais migrants: Smugglers cause fresh problems for police
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63119180?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 5:00 AM
New Calais smuggling networks are making it even harder to stop rising numbers of Channel crossings.
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Alex Scott on the abuse she says she endured at the hands of her father
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63128934?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 12:51 PM
The presenter responds after her father denies being violent to her, her brother and her mother.
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EU votes yes on common charging cable
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63132831?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 1:01 PM
Euro-MPs vote to make all mobile devices use the same USB-C type charger from 2024.
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Chris Kaba: Inquest opens into death of man shot by police
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-63129621?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 12:07 PM
A coroner offers his condolences to the family of Mr Kaba, who was due to become a father.
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Man arrested after woman mauled to death by dogs in Liverpool
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-63129095?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 1:04 PM
Five American bulldogs were put down after the victim, named locally as Ann Dunn, was attacked.
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Tory conference: Liz Truss declines to say she trusts Kwasi Kwarteng
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63128448?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 10:08 AM
Liz Truss was asked several times if she trusts Kwasi Kwarteng with future policy decisions.
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Gateshead: Boy, 14, held in murder probe into teenager's death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-63132334?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 12:35 PM
A 14-year-old boy is held on suspicion of the murder of another teenager in Gateshead.
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'Inspirational moment' - tributes to Olympian's dad
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/63128944?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 10:56 AM
Jim Redmond, who famously helped his injured son Derek cross the 400m finish line at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, has died aged 81.
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Loss and suffering at heart of Covid inquiry
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-63080466?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 11:09 AM
Inquiry chair Baroness Hallett promises 'thorough and fair' review at first preliminary hearing.
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Ros Atkins on...why protests are happening in Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63125721?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 11:00 PM
Demonstrations are happening following the death of a woman detained by 'morality police'.
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Four women to run post office and count penguins in Antarctica
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-63125638?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 5:06 AM
The team will also monitor a colony of gentoo penguins on Goudier Island for five months.
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World's largest Pokémon collection could sell for £300k
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-63132278?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 1:09 PM
After 25 years of catching 'em all, the seller's haul of more than 20,000 items will now be sold.
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Physics Nobel rewards 'spooky science' of entanglement
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63121287?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 9:54 AM
This year's physics award recognises research into a strange phenomenon in sub-atomic particles.
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Helping others with one-handed life hacks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-63122254?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 5:46 AM
Chiara Beer makes videos to help people who, like her, have to carry out tasks with one hand.
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WATCH: Coyote strays into California school toilets
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63128933?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 11:20 AM
The animal was given the nickname "Wile E." after the Warner Brothers character.
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TikTok designer creates jewellery from bacteria
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-62251818?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 5:12 AM
Scottish artist Chloe Fitzpatrick found fame on TikTok after sharing her unusual creative process.
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Confidence Man: Key revelations from new book on Donald Trump
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63125238?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 12:08 AM
The former president weighed bombing Mexican drug labs and nearly fired his daughter, a new book claims.
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Newspaper headlines: Liz Truss 'faces new Tory rebellion' after tax cut U-turn
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-63125964?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 6:10 AM
Tuesday's papers are dominated by claims the PM faces a new revolt over public spending cuts.
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Gold coins hidden in 7th Century found in wall
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-63122180?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 6:48 PM
The 44 coins found in Israel date to the Muslim conquest of the area in 635, archaeologists say.
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The DIY gadgets that could keep your energy bill down
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62900202?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 11:00 PM
With a little know-how people are tuning their home heating to reduce their gas consumption.
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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 4, 2022, 9:27 AM
European countries have taken different approaches to higher energy bills.
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Pakistan floods: 'It’s like fighting a war with no end'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63080101?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 10:39 AM
Pakistan's worst floods in years have left millions homeless and lacking clean drinking water.
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Edenfield Centre: Care watchdog praised bosses at abuse hospital
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63095331?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 12:16 AM
Inspectors also endorsed staff "values" at a time when the BBC was filming patients being mistreated.
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Tony Hickmott: Autistic man to be released after 21 years in hospital
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62819017?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 6:18 AM
Mum of Tony Hickmott, who has been held in a secure hospital since 2001, says: "He's coming home."
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How the late Hilaree Nelson inspired mountaineers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63112666?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 11:32 AM
Fellow climbers saddened by her death in the Himalayas recall an inspirational figure to a generation of women.
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Nobel Prize goes to Svante Paabo for Neanderthal work
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-63116304?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 10:37 AM
Sweden's Svante Paabo wins the prize for discoveries on humanity's extinct relatives.
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Indonesia football crush: How the disaster unfolded
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-63113027?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 11:31 AM
Distraught fans demand justice, claiming police use of tear gas triggered a crush which killed 125 people.
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Ukraine war: Questions over France's weapons supply to Kyiv
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-63090644?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 2, 2022, 11:22 PM
Paris's relative absence in its supply of weapons to Ukraine leaves eastern European countries wary.
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Leicester 4-0 Nottingham Forest: Steve Cooper faces an uncertain future after another Forest loss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63126358?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 11:11 PM
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper put a brave face on the 4-0 loss to Leicester, but his job is under threat with the team bottom of the table.
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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2022: Winner announced on 9 November
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63009563?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 5:04 AM
Vote now for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2022, with the winner announced on 9 November.
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Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn: Can duo emerge from their fathers' shadows?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/boxing/63124246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 5:44 AM
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn prepare to face each other 30 years on from their fathers' iconic rivalry.
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Alys Thomas: Wrist injury forces Olympic swimmer's retirement
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/63126217?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 5:00 AM
Former Commonwealth champion Alys Thomas has been advised to end her career immediately to avoid potentially permanent damage to her wrist.
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Asian Winter Games to be held in Trojena, Saudi Arabia in 2029
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/63131479?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 12:32 PM
Saudi Arabia will host the Asian Winter Games in 2029 at a mountain resort that is currently being constructed.
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Green Sport Awards: Conserving all life is paramount - Leilani Münter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/63125522?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 6:04 AM
Leilani Münter is the winner of the BBC's Evergreen Athlete Award, which is part of its inaugural Green Sport Awards.
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Pound hits two-week high after spending plan climbdown
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63128436?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 10:54 AM
Kwasi Kwarteng is bringing forward details of how he will grow the economy to try and reassure investors.
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What do government's tax changes mean for me?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/63120283?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 4, 2022, 12:57 PM
The government has U-turned over scrapping the 45% rate of income tax, but other changes are going ahead.
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How tax cut policy U-turn was decided
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63116327?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 3:57 PM
The PM and chancellor held a series of crisis talks as it became clear the 45p tax cut policy was going to fail.
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Chris Mason: Government's U-turn won't be forgotten
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63116324?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 3, 2022, 9:22 AM
Tory MPs said the decision to offer the best paid a tax cut was unsellable, the BBC's political editor explains.
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Liz Truss: The prime minister's claims about the economy fact-checked
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/63108082?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
October 2, 2022, 2:04 PM
Prime Minister Liz Truss made claims on growth, borrowing costs and mortgage rises.
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