British husband who killed dying wife in Cyprus released
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66322478?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 11:08 AM
David Hunter "can't describe" how freedom feels after killing wife Janice in an assisted suicide.
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NEU teacher strikes end as members in England accept pay deal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-66360677?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 2:46 PM
The union's members in England vote to accept a 6.5% pay rise, so will not strike next term.
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UK weather: When will it stop raining and the summer improve?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66362004?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 1:10 PM
Some drier weather is expected eventually - but it won't be anytime too soon.
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Dartmoor wild camping to resume after appeal win
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66341778?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 2:42 PM
Dartmoor National Park Authority win their appeal case against landowners to allow wild camping.
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Savings: Banks with lowest rates will face action, watchdog warns
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66311343?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 2:09 PM
The UK's financial regulator says it will take "robust action" if banks offer unjustifiably low rates.
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Andrew Malkinson: Living costs for wrongfully convicted unfair - PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-66363354?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 1:02 PM
It emerged wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson may have costs deducted for his time in jail.
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Ukraine's Motherland monument gets a makeover
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66362122?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 11:34 AM
The BBC's James Waterhouse watches on as work to remove a huge Soviet-era symbol begins in Kyiv.
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China making exiles spy by pressuring relatives at home
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66337328?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 11:05 PM
Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.
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Etsy accused of 'destroying' sellers by withholding money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66201042?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 12:51 PM
The online marketplace has come under fire for putting 75% of sellers' takings on hold for 45 days.
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Afghanistan: Taliban burn ‘immoral’ musical instruments
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66357611?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 11:00 AM
The founder of Afghanistan’s National Institute of Music likened the move to "cultural genocide".
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Cardi B throws microphone into crowd at gig after being hit by drink
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66358971?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 8:36 AM
The rapper was reacting to having a drink hit her on stage while she was performing.
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Will European heatwaves make us change our summer holiday plans?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66340261?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 11:00 PM
Will the European heatwave and wildfires spell the end of British holidays to hot places?
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What is an oil and gas licence?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66358380?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 2:42 PM
The government is offering energy firms North Sea permits but what do they allow them to do?
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Ukraine war: 'People call us the Ghosts of Bakhmut'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66354363?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 4:44 AM
The BBC is given exclusive access to a team of elite Ukrainian snipers on night raids near Bakhmut.
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2023 Women's World Cup permutations: Who needs what in Australia and New Zealand
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66334546?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 9:10 AM
The group stages of the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup are approaching the sharp end - and there is still plenty to be decided. Here's what each team needs in order to qualify.
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Sister forgives mentally ill brother Adam Merritt for killing their dad
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-66154779?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 11:01 PM
The sister of Adam Merritt, who had schizophrenia and killed their father, believes he was let down.
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Heatwave: How hot is too hot for the human body?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66249805?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2023, 11:05 PM
James Gallagher spends the day in the heat lab to see what summer heatwaves do to the body.
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What is carbon capture and how does it fight climate change?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64723497?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 9:03 AM
Capturing the warming gas CO2 and storing it under the North Sea is an important part of the UK's energy strategy
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Felix Klieser: The problem-solving French horn player of the BBC Proms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-66334737?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 11:00 PM
Born without arms, French horn player Felix Klieser uses his feet to plays.
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Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66317210?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 11:01 PM
Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.
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Renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels: The UK's changing energy mix
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63976805?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 9:44 AM
To meet climate change targets, more of the UK's energy needs to come from low-carbon sources.
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The return of cargo-carrying sail ships
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66300187?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 11:10 PM
As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback.
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Europe fires: The Canadair water bombers battling Mediterranean blazes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66349785?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2023, 11:36 PM
The distinctive yellow planes and their pilots play a crucial role in rugged Mediterranean regions.
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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66333633?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2023, 10:11 PM
Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.
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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Nouhaila Benzina is a role model to us'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66289236?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 2:01 PM
Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear a hijab at a Women's World Cup.
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Rail disruption as drivers begin new overtime ban
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 11:28 PM
Members of the Aslef train drivers union are starting another week-long overtime ban on Monday.
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Ulez: What is it and why is its expansion controversial?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66268073?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 28, 2023, 9:30 AM
What is London's Ultra Low Emission Zone and why is its expansion being discussed?
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Rishi Sunak taking first family holiday in four years, No 10 says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66363518?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 2:23 PM
The prime minister's last attempt at a foreign break was cut short by the death of the late Queen.
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How bubbles stop plastic getting into the sea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66330010?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 11:13 PM
A curtain of bubbles is catching plastic waste in Amsterdam.
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Wagner pauses fighter recruitment and focuses on Africa and Belarus - Prigozhin
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66358269?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 10:18 AM
The mercenary group's head says it is deciding on its next goals, but has urged fighters to stay in touch.
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Jim Parker: Midsomer Murders composer dies aged 88
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66360435?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 12:22 PM
The composer was behind the music for programmes such as House of Cards and Foyle's War.
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Just Stop Oil trio deny Lord's Ashes Test trespass
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66359872?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 12:28 PM
The three activists ran on to the pitch during the second Ashes Test match of the summer.
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Dart Charge: Drivers struggling to pay for Dartford Crossing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-66361486?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 11:50 AM
National Highways says its payment website is experiencing high demand after an update.
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Madonna: I feel so lucky to be alive
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66356980?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 12:31 AM
The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.
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Pop Works: Eight in hospital after chemicals sprayed in club
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-66360134?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 10:59 AM
People in the Doncaster club reported feeling unwell after the substance was sprayed.
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Red kite awareness campaign after reports of stolen food
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-66360726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 12:24 PM
Wallingford Town Council launches a poster campaign after reports of the birds stealing food.
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China floods: Man rescued from overturned car
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66359776?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 9:12 AM
The rescue was shown on Chinese state TV as devastating floods hit Hebei province.
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Harry Potter: Fans celebrate wizard's birthday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-66361496?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 12:09 PM
Superfans are spending the day watching their favourite movies and dressing up.
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Pakistan explosion: Eyewitness describes doomsday scenes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66321749?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 9:23 AM
The death toll is expected to rise as police look at the possibility of a suicide attack.
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Tyrone runner helps set new wheelchair marathon record
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66313138?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 11:11 AM
Sean McQuaid pushed Riley Pathman for 26 miles in two hours, 35 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Women's World Cup 2023: Hinata Miyazawa's superb finish gives Japan lead against Spain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/66358703?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 9:03 AM
Japan's Hinata Miyazawa races clear and fires her side into the lead in the 12th minute in their Group C decider against Spain at the Women's World Cup.
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Awaab Ishak: Rochdale landlord boss says lessons learned
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-66358297?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 2:38 PM
A housing association chairman is confident mistakes will not be repeated after Awaab Ishak's death.
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Royal Marines veteran Fred Ames celebrates 100th birthday
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-66359373?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 10:33 AM
Fred Ames, who fought in the Battle of Anzio in Italy, describes himself as a "survivor".
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Scientists buzzing with hopes for AI bee research
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-66326629?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 5:07 AM
Scientists hope a computer system will learn to automatically identify bee species from buzzes picked up by autonomous recording stations
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Belfast drug users warned over possible bad batch of 'benzos'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66343493?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 9:27 AM
Overdoses among people taking 'benzos' are understood to have increased.
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Royal Mail: Final day for people to use non-barcoded stamps
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66335213?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 6:11 AM
Postage stamps without a barcode will no longer be valid for use after Monday.
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Carer shortage: Woman stuck in hospital for 11 months
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66260332?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 5:10 AM
The 96-year-old was one of thousands on waiting lists for carers and says she felt "imprisoned".
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Australia army helicopter crash: No hope of survivors, minister says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-66357395?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 4:28 AM
Defence minister said significant wreckage found points to a catastrophic incident.
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Theresa May's ex-adviser to stand in Matt Hancock's seat in next election
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66356714?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 1:29 AM
Nick Timothy resigned as the former PM's joint chief of staff shortly after the 2017 election.
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Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-66358951?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 1:52 PM
Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, as Niger's junta says France is planning military intervention.
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Tommy Fury v KSI: Boxer to face off against YouTuber in Manchester in October
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/66356029?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 6:02 PM
Boxer Tommy Fury will face YouTuber KSI in a bout at Manchester's AO Arena on 14 October.
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At least 45 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66355032?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 9:20 AM
The attack on a rally organised by an Islamist party comes ahead of elections due later this year.
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Ada Nield Chew: The factory girl who fought for women’s rights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-66302810?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 29, 2023, 11:10 PM
Campaigners hope to remember forgotten tailor Ada Nield Chew by building a statue of her in Crewe.
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Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66356350?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 9:18 PM
The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.
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Stormzy and HSBC fund more black Cambridge students
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-66353984?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 11:20 AM
Cambridge University says the "Stormzy effect" has increased applications from UK black students.
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Belgian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen extends title lead with eighth straight victory
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/66354506?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 30, 2023, 2:33 PM
Max Verstappen was in imperious form as he came from sixth on the grid to win the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Canada 0-4 Australia: Co-hosts keep Women's World Cup dream alive as Olympic champions go out
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66357325?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 12:24 PM
Co-hosts Australia keep their Fifa Women's World Cup hopes alive by reaching the second round at the expense of Olympic champions Canada.
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The Ashes: England denied wicket after Stokes drops catch during celebration
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/66360852?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 1:04 PM
England are denied the wicket of Steve Smith after Ben Stokes drops his catch as he celebrates on day five of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.
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Manchester United agree 10-year extension with Adidas worth at least £900m
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66358793?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 11:08 AM
Manchester United agree a 10-year extension to their partnership with kit manufacturer Adidas worth a minimum of £900m.
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Women's World Cup 2023: Japan thrash Spain to set up last-16 Norway game - highlights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/66269698?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 9:32 AM
Watch highlights as Japan thrash Spain 4-0 to top Group C and set up a last 16 tie against Norway at the Women's World Cup.
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UCI World Cycling Championships: Katie Archibald on Glasgow & partner Rab Wardell's death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/66285102?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 5:46 AM
The World Cycling Championship in Glasgow will be emotionally wrought for Katie Archibald after partner Rab Wardell's death.
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Mortgage rates: Five ways to save money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65984415?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 23, 2023, 9:54 AM
With interest rates rapidly rising, what do experts say about coping with costs?
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How to save money on your food shop?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61798003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 31, 2023, 10:57 AM
The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
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Universal credit: Parents can claim more of their childcare costs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66023661?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 28, 2023, 12:57 AM
Working families on universal credit can claim more of their childcare costs from Wednesday.
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Why inflation is falling but prices are still rising
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64290160?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 19, 2023, 7:29 AM
We report this percentage every month but here are three things you may not know.
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Fact v fiction: Tips for saving petrol money examined
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61745697?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 3, 2023, 1:01 PM
With weak competition adding to fuel prices, are drivers doing the right things to save money?
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First time home buyers: How much can I borrow?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65544554?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 12, 2023, 9:47 AM
With rents rising, more people are crunching the numbers to see if they can afford to buy.
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Cost-of-living payments: Who is getting them and when?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61592496?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
June 20, 2023, 8:57 AM
Low-income households, pensioners and some disabled people will get extra help with energy bills.
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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
July 19, 2023, 6:21 AM
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.
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Cheaper train tickets: Five ways to save money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64827711?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 12:21 PM
As rail fares increase, we find the ways passengers can keep journeys as cheap as possible.
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61646214?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 10, 2023, 4:04 PM
Strikes and poor weather may cause disruption at airports, but passengers do have rights.
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