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Bank of England to announce interest rates decision

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 09:14
The UK's central bank is set to announce its decision at noon, after holding rates at 5.25% since last summer.

Chris Mason: What further Rwanda delay says about the plan

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 08:58
The government's flagship Rwanda bill will be back before MPs after Easter, following a series of heavy defeats in the Lords.

Chris Mason: Delay to Rwanda bill gives Sunak time to plan

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 08:58
The government's flagship Rwanda bill will be back before MPs after Easter, following a series of heavy defeats in the Lords.

Women hit by state pension age rise owed compensation - ombudsman

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 08:54
A new report urges Parliament to compensate women born in the 1950s affected by the pension age rising from 60 to 65.

Campaigners urge payouts as women's pension report due

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 07:56
The findings of a long-running inquiry into changing the state pension retirement age are expected later.

UK borrowing higher than expected in February

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 07:46
Borrowing was £8.4bn amid higher benefits payments, including cost-of-living support.

Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:43
In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor.

Newly discovered beetle almost mistaken for bird poo

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:33
An Australian researcher spotted the white furry bug by chance while camping within rainforest.

Who could be Ireland's next PM?

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:28
Nominations for a new Fine Gael leader open on Thursday morning following Leo Varadkar's resignation.

Over 1,000 special needs pupils need school place

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:25
Education Minister Paul Givan says the special needs system for children is "no longer sustainable".

Time ticking for Met reform - Lawrence's brother

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:22
The brother of murdered Stephen Lawrence says Londoners are not getting a police service they deserve.

Suicide-hit women's jail 'hell on earth'

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:21
HMP Styal has seen at least 11 suicides since 2007 - more than any other women's prison in England.

'I go to bed with an empty stomach' - Haiti hunger spreads

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:14
Sarah Molin, 20, was a computer science student but now lives in a makeshift camp, reports Will Grant.

Fears of hunger as Haiti turmoil spreads

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:14
Millions are caught in a perfect storm of politics, violence and homelessness, reports the BBC's Will Grant.

Crooked House: Rebuild is complicated, experts say

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:06
A museum says some of its buildings have taken years to reconstruct.

How climate change made Easter eggs pricier

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:00
Chocolate prices rise in the run up to Easter after high temperatures curb cocoa crops in West Africa.

Easter eggs may cost more as climate change impacts cocoa crop

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:00
Chocolate prices rise in the run up to Easter after high temperatures curb cocoa crops in West Africa.

Easter eggs cost more as climate change bites

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 06:00
Chocolate prices rise in the run up to Easter after high temperatures curb cocoa crops in West Africa.

Indonesia's Prabowo confirmed as next president

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 04:46
The former general says 'give us a chance' as his rivals vow to contest the election result.

Baseball star Ohtani's interpreter fired after theft and gambling reports

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 04:23
Ippei Mizuhara, who is accused of illegal gambling, has been a constant companion of the baseball star.

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