UK firefighters vote to strike in row over pay
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64457843?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 7:10 PM
The Fire Brigades Union says it will not announce dates for 10 days so employers can table an improved offer.
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NEU teacher strikes to go ahead after last-ditch talks fail
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64446759?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 6:17 PM
Talks between Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and union chiefs have proved "unproductive".
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Pakistan mosque blast: Police targeted in attack that kills 59
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64451936?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 6:08 PM
The mosque is within a tightly-guarded area of police and intelligence buildings in Peshawar.
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Sixth police officer suspended after Tyre Nichols' death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64408456?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 6:54 PM
Preston Hemphill was one of the officers who initially stopped Mr Nichols prior to his fatal beating.
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Gareth Thomas: Former Wales rugby star settles HIV case with ex
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64453783?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 2:45 PM
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gareth Thomas says he has agreed to pay £75,000.
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Mysterious 'whirlpool' appears in the night sky above Hawaii
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64458511?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 6:04 PM
An observatory captured video of the spiral formation flying through the night sky in January.
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Richard Sharp: Watchdog head steps back from BBC chair probe
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64458289?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 5:53 PM
William Shawcross will no longer lead a review of Richard Sharp's appointment owing to past contacts.
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Sichuan: Couples in Chinese province allowed to have unlimited children
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-64457367?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 5:04 PM
As part of the policy in Sichuan, unmarried individuals will also be able to raise children.
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Police appeal to woman after foetus left outside Barnet hospital
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-64456771?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 6:08 PM
A box containing a 16-week-old foetus was discovered outside Barnet Hospital on Monday.
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Eva Green: Actress gives evidence in High Court over bitter film dispute
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64454163?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 7:14 PM
The French star is suing a film company in the High Court after their plans fell apart.
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Wrexham McDonald's plays classical music to deter bad behaviour
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64458332?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 6:35 PM
A branch of the fast-food chain in Wrexham is also rationing wi-fi after youngsters cause "upset".
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Kyle Smaine: US freestyle skier dies aged 31 in avalanche in Japan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/64455248?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 5:28 PM
Former US world champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine dies in an avalanche in Japan.
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Buyer backs out of £62,000 Mr Blobby suit purchase
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64454173?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 4:26 PM
After a whirlwind bidding war over an original costume of the TV character, the seller is let down.
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Over-50s at work: 'You feel your usefulness has passed'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64441775?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 12:46 AM
A survey suggests applicants are right when they say employers are less open to hiring older workers.
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Cost of living with food allergies becoming 'unbearable'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64389775?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 27, 2023, 6:05 PM
Prices of supermarket staples are rising at the fastest rate in decades, hitting "free from" shoppers hard.
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Cost of living: Cash bonuses behind record number of bank switches
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64399666?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 26, 2023, 12:03 AM
Up to £200 was offered by some banks to switching customers - prompting the most moves since 2013.
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Can batch cooking help cut your shopping bills?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-64162405?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 8, 2023, 9:23 AM
Suzanne Mulholland's time saving tips have gathered her a significant following on social media.
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Shower at home vs at the gym: What’s cheaper?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63988095?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 4, 2023, 11:03 PM
We investigate if getting a gym membership could actually save you money in the shower.
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Cost of living: Five tips when asking for a pay rise
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64288791?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 23, 2023, 11:49 AM
Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.
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Cost of living: Woman puts cat down jumper to keep warm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64389575?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 25, 2023, 5:56 AM
Sharon Hearn says she can only afford to heat her home for two hours a day.
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NHS pressures: Staff leave social care for more money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64295211?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 21, 2023, 7:29 AM
One worker found social care "very rewarding" and would return if he could get truck driver wages.
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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
January 18, 2023, 7:08 AM
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.
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Can I get a Cold Weather Payment and how much are they?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55992592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 18, 2023, 11:44 AM
Cold Weather Payments are available to some when there is a run of sub-zero temperatures.
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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
January 19, 2023, 12:04 AM
We report this percentage every month but here are three things you may not know.
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Energy bills rise for 2.5 million homes on Economy 7
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64332617?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 20, 2023, 12:13 AM
Customers on Economy 7 tariffs see bills rise 7.6% despite the government fixing prices until April.
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Energy saving scheme: What is the energy saving scheme for electricity?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64372264?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 24, 2023, 9:00 AM
A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is running for a second day.
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Ukraine: Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64397745?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 11:35 AM
Boris Johnson says he had an "extraordinary" call with President Putin before the Ukraine invasion.
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'I was sold to men for sex but police did nothing'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-64452655?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 1:52 PM
A woman forced to have sex with hundreds of men receives an apology after police failed to investigate.
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The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64397795?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 12:08 AM
Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort.
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Andrea Riseborough: Oscar nomination to be reviewed by Academy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64450851?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 1:42 PM
The Academy will review Andrea Riseborough's nomination amid discussions about her campaign.
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Media given access to family court hearings
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64411229?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 1:01 AM
After decades of calls for greater scrutiny, journalists are to be allowed to report on proceedings.
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The family that bought the King's bed for £100
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64347139?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 12:13 AM
How a Victorian bed built for monarchs to sleep in before coronations ended up in a Welsh wool mill.
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Thousands of NHS staff with long Covid risk losing their pay
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-64405899?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 5:50 AM
Analysis by BBC Panorama suggests between 5,000 and 10,000 NHS staff risk losing their pay.
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Chris Mason: What does Zahawi sacking mean for PM?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64449027?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 7:41 AM
Rishi Sunak resisted those urging him to sack Nadhim Zahawi sooner, writes Political Editor Chris Mason.
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Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64446436?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 12:30 AM
Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remains of soldiers.
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Strike dates: Who is striking when and what pay do they want?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62134314?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 5:25 PM
Hundreds of thousands of workers are threatening to walk out causing widespread disruption.
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'Relief and delight' over bereavement benefit change
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64440332?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 29, 2023, 2:16 PM
Parents who are not married can now claim bereavement support payments if they lose a partner.
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues bid £105.6m for Enzo Fernandez
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64456682?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 6:42 PM
Chelsea bid 120m euros (£105.6m) for Benfica's Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a move that would make him the British transfer record signing.
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FA Cup fifth round draw: Man City go to Bristol City, Wrexham could host Spurs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64456927?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 7:31 PM
Manchester City will go to Championship side Bristol City in the FA Cup fifth round, while Wrexham could host Tottenham.
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Six Nations 2023: How each team is shaping up for the tournament
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/64458895?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 5:29 PM
The top two sides in the world and two late coaching changes - a look at each team in the 2023 Six Nations.
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Rory McIlroy beats Patrick Reed to win Dubai Desert Classic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/64450326?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 11:47 AM
Rory McIlroy emerges victorious from a tense tussle with rival Patrick Reed to win his third Dubai Desert Classic title.
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Sean Dyche: Everton's new boss says it is his job to make his players 'shine'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64431854?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 4:24 PM
Sean Dyche says it his job to make the quality players in Everton's squad "shine" after being appointed manager.
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NFL: Kansas City Chiefs beat Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to reach Super Bowl - highlights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/american-football/64452631?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 30, 2023, 10:58 AM
Watch highlights as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game to reach their third Super Bowl in four years.
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