Energy price: Bill shock for millions as rises hit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60943192?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 9:24 AM
A host of essential bills - dominated by energy - are rising from now with warnings of more to come.
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Ukraine war: Gruesome evidence points to war crimes on road outside Kyiv
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60949791?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 6:30 AM
The BBC finds the charred remains of civilians on a highway where Russian troops had stationed tanks.
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War in Ukraine: Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil depot
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60952125?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 12:58 PM
Russia claims a Ukrainian helicopter raid set fuel tanks ablaze in Belgorod, a Russian city.
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P&O Ferries faces criminal probe over sackings
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60953832?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 2:11 PM
The Insolvency Service launches criminal and civil investigations into the recent redundancies.
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Covid: Record 4.9 million people have the virus in UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60953501?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 11:48 AM
The latest data from the ONS suggests some 4.9 million people in the UK are infected with the virus.
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Chris Rock did not want Will Smith ejected from Oscars, producer says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60952217?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 1:06 PM
Will Packer has described what happened after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the awards ceremony.
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Conversion therapy: Ban to go ahead but not cover trans people
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60947028?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 1:58 PM
The government U-turns on plans to drop a ban on conversion therapy for gay and bisexual people.
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Starmer wants Carrie Johnson named if fined for parties
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60952767?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 10:17 AM
The Labour leader says people in Downing Street who broke the rules should not keep it secret.
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Just Stop Oil protests: Terminal operations suspended and arrests made
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-60951403?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 2:40 PM
Nineteen people are arrested as climate change campaign groups target critical fuel sites across England.
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National Lottery: Camelot launches legal challenge over licence loss
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60953831?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 10:53 AM
It says the decision to award the National Lottery licence to another operator is "badly wrong".
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Child Q: Met Police changes strip-search policy in two London boroughs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-60956799?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 2:33 PM
A strip-search of any child in two London boroughs will need sign approval from an inspector.
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Gerard Depardieu: Kremlin responds to actor's Putin criticism
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60954565?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 10:48 AM
The French-born actor had accused the Russian president of "crazy, unacceptable excesses" in Ukraine.
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Bruce Willis: Razzies cancel 'worst performance' award over health issues
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60952358?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 11:19 AM
Razzie organisers said it was "not appropriate" after the announcement about actor's health issues.
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How we pay the bills: Skipping meals and fewer car journeys
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60932732?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 11:50 PM
Three households facing a rise in energy costs tell the BBC how they will make it work.
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What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12196322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 3:20 PM
UK inflation is rising at its fastest rate for 30 years and some predict it could go even higher.
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Five reasons why prices and bills are going up
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60928727?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 11:07 PM
The soaring cost of living is affecting millions of people in the UK. These five charts explain why.
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Martin Lewis: ‘We need political intervention on cost of living’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60957235?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 12:56 PM
Personal finance expert Martin Lewis calls for government intervention to tackle the cost of living.
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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
March 30, 2022, 8:55 AM
About two million workers will benefit from the increase in minimum wage rates on 1 April.
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Energy price cap rise: 'I've taken a second job'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60947310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 11:10 PM
Daniel Cooke, a construction site manager from Somerset, has taken a second job to pay rising energy bills.
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Money saving tips: How to cut spending as energy bills rise
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60914889?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 10:11 AM
Four experts share practical ways to protect your finances and soften the blow of rising bills.
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Quiz of the week: Oscars fashion, superyacht and Dyson's new gizmo
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-60941021?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 2:40 PM
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?
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In pictures: Behind the shop facade
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-60905538?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 11:40 PM
Photographer Jim Grover looks back at the life of Maurice Dorfman, who ran a fashion shop in Clapham.
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The Papers: 'April Cruel Day' as prices rise on 'Bleak Friday'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-60936007?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 11:14 PM
Friday's front pages focus on the rise in energy and other household bills.
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Queen's life at Balmoral celebrated in exhibition
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-60932565?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 5:16 AM
The Platinum Jubilee event includes an imposing sculpture highlighting salmon conservation on the River Dee.
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World Cup 2022: How has Qatar treated stadium workers?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-60867042?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 2:23 PM
Qatar has used thousands of foreign workers to build its World Cup facilities. Many may have died.
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Immensa: Why were Covid test errors at Wolverhampton lab not stopped sooner?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-60940877?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 5:13 AM
Immensa Labs, in Wolverhampton, is estimated to have sent out 43,000 false negative test results.
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UK farmers call for weedkiller ban over Parkinson’s fears
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60836892?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 12:06 AM
Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease.
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Chip shortage: Has Europe's plan arrived too late?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60554228?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 12:30 AM
The European Union is investing billions of euros in developing a world-beating chip industry.
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China: Peeking into the private lives of livestreamers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-60473524?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 12:21 AM
A photo series profiles people who have shot to fame in one of China's fastest growing industries.
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Shrewsbury maternity scandal: The mothers who died
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60947340?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 5:40 PM
Families of two mothers who died after giving birth at a hospital trust share their stories for the first time.
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Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: Everything you need to know about Friday's draw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60810068?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 11:37 AM
The World Cup draw is on Friday - so how does it work and who could England, Wales or Scotland play?
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Cricket World Cup: England-Australia final to be shown free to air on Sunday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/60953084?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 12:54 PM
England's Women's World Cup final against Australia on Sunday will be made available on free to air by Sky Sports with commentary on BBC Radio 5 live.
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Manchester United: Harry Maguire booing will not happen at Old Trafford, says Ralf Rangnick
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60953469?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 1:53 PM
Manchester United interim head coach Ralf Rangnick says the abuse Harry Maguire suffered for England will not be seen at club level.
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WBO champion Savannah Marshall on why trainer Peter Fury has been so instrumental to her success
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/60912983?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 5:45 AM
With her mandatory defence against Femke Hermans this weekend, WBO middleweight champion Savannah Marshall tells BBC Sport why trainer Peter Fury has been instrumental to her success.
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Women's Six Nations: England's Natasha Hunt returns against Italy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/60947717?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 12:46 PM
Scrum-half Natasha Hunt will make her first England appearance since November 2020 in Sunday's Women's Six Nations game in Italy.
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Laura Kenny & Katie Archibald lead Great Britain at Track Nations Cup
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/60957151?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 2:09 PM
Laura Kenny and Kaite Archibald are named in the Great Britain team for the UCI Track Nations Cup in Glasgow this month.
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Premier League returns: What are main issues to look out for this weekend?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60901980?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 10:59 AM
The final international break of 2021-22 is over, leaving us to focus on the business end of a gripping domestic season, starting this weekend.
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Ukraine war: Cars appear to drive around landmines placed in road near Kyiv
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60947770?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 9:46 PM
A video posted on social media appears to show cars carefully driving around landmines near Kyiv.
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Why Russia is trying to encircle Ukraine's east
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60938544?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 1, 2022, 1:15 PM
Russia has shifted most of the focus of its war to eastern Ukraine, aiming to "liberate" the region.
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Could Ukraine 'win' the war? And other questions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-60945122?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 4:14 PM
BBC reporters Jenny Hill and Orla Guerin - on the ground - answer your questions about the war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine war: How reliant is the world on Russia for oil and gas?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/58888451?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 3:46 PM
Russia has threatened to cut off gas supplies if countries ban its oil.
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How do you do a face-to-face interview with Zelensky?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60947271?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 5:09 PM
Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, on how she interviewed Ukraine's president.
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Ukraine war: Russia blocks buses heading to Mariupol, says Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60938429?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2022, 7:16 PM
Russia has blocked 45 buses heading to the city to rescue civilians, says Ukraine's deputy prime minister.
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Why has Russia invaded Ukraine and what does Putin want?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56720589?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 30, 2022, 11:01 AM
Weeks after Russia's leader unleashed war on Ukraine, there is no sign yet of when it will end.
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UK elections 2022: A really simple guide
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60304595?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 28, 2022, 12:03 AM
Local elections in England, Wales and Scotland, and a general election in Northern Ireland, will happen on 5 May.
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Election 2022: Is there an election in my area?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60695244?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 17, 2022, 5:42 PM
National elections in Northern Ireland and local elections in the rest of the UK happen on 5 May 2022.
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England local elections 2022: What's at stake for the parties?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60840043?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 28, 2022, 12:04 AM
Elections in England this year will reflect voters' views on the cost-of-living crisis, says the BBC's Alex Forsyth.
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NI election 2022: Why Northern Ireland's election is different
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-60854472?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 28, 2022, 12:04 AM
Parties make pledges but the nature of Northern Ireland's government means they're harder to honour.
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Scotland elections 2022: Five things to watch in May's council vote
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-60834736?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 28, 2022, 12:05 AM
Elections for all 32 Scottish local councils will be held on 5 May. Here are some of the things to look out for.
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The popular apps aiming to tame the chaos of family life
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60213795?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 15, 2022, 12:22 AM
How tech is helping young families and couples regain their busy social lives after Covid.
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