Forced prepay meter installations to be banned in homes of over-85s
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65305959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 10:23 PM
Suppliers will also have to give struggling customers more chances to clear their debts.
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End racial disparities in maternal deaths - MPs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65300168?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 18, 2023, 12:09 AM
Report says racism played a role in the higher death rates of black and Asian women giving birth.
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Sudan fighting: EU ambassador assaulted in Khartoum home
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65306695?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 11:21 PM
The envoy is said to be okay after the attack at his home as deadly fighting grips Khartoum.
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Alabama shooting: Phil Dowdell died saving sister's life
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65275839?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 18, 2023, 12:21 AM
Alexis Dowdell told the BBC her 18-year-old brother pushed her to the floor as gunfire erupted.
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Bird flu: Free range eggs return as clampdowns eased
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-65301241?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 11:07 PM
Poultry can now be kept outdoors in the UK but experts are on alert for a new influx in wild birds.
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World Snooker Championship 2023: Play stopped by Just Stop Oil protesters at the Crucible
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/65305903?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 10:58 PM
Play is abandoned in one match and suspended in another at the World Championship as a protester vandalised table one and a second person tried to attach themselves to table two.
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Rishi Sunak investigated over declaration of interest
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65301099?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 4:19 PM
The prime minister faces a declaration of interest inquiry over a childcare firm his wife has shares in.
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Chris Mason: How big a deal is inquiry into PM's declarations?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65302234?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 10:39 PM
Rishi Sunak is being investigated over a possible failure to declare an interest related to a childcare firm.
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Junior doctor strike led to 196,000 cancellations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65305035?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 9:27 PM
The walkout was most disruptive NHS strike yet - with bosses warning future action will risk care.
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WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging apps unite against new law
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65301510?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 18, 2023, 12:13 AM
The apps have sent a letter urging government to reconsider the wording of the Online Safety Bill.
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Ralph Yarl: Man charged with shooting boy who knocked wrong door
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65307047?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 18, 2023, 12:07 AM
A prosecutor says there was a "racial component" to the white homeowner's shooting of the black teen.
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Vladimir Kara-Murza: Russian opposition figure jailed for 25 years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65297003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 7:07 PM
Vladimir Kara-Murza says the harsh sentence shows he is "doing everything right".
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Sony World Photography Award 2023: Winner refuses award after revealing AI creation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65296763?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 2:01 PM
Boris Eldagsen said he used the image to test the competition and to create an "open discussion".
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BBC Food's family £1 slow cooker meal plan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/budget_slow_cooker_meal_plan?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 14, 2023, 9:55 AM
Delicious, budget-friendly slow cooker meal recipes for a family of four.
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Cost of living: How can I save money on my food shop?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61798003?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 5, 2022, 12:40 PM
The cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. Here are some things that can reduce the impact.
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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
March 22, 2023, 7:16 AM
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.
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What is GDP and how is it measured?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13200758?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 31, 2023, 8:56 AM
A basic guide to how the economy is measured and what that calculation is used for.
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Rent prices: How much have they gone up in your area?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65103937?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 28, 2023, 11:30 PM
Use our interactive tool to find out what the average rent is in your area.
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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
March 14, 2023, 5:19 PM
Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.
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Cost of living: What do I do if I can't afford to pay my debts?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64291327?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
March 8, 2023, 9:44 PM
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?
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Income tax: How will thresholds change and what will I pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-63635185?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 12, 2023, 9:47 AM
The government has announced changes to tax rules which mean millions of people will pay more.
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Cost of living: What payments are available and how do you claim?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61592496?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 4, 2023, 2:06 PM
Low-income households, pensioners and some disabled people can get extra help with energy bills.
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The Papers: Sunak probe and King Charles' 'flantastic' quiche
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-65306599?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 10:54 PM
The investigation into the prime minister's possible failure to declare an interest leads several of Tuesday's papers.
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Sudan: Civilians not spared as Khartoum fighting hits residential areas
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65299756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 4:34 PM
Videos, photos and testimony from Sudan capital give a picture of how civilians are being impacted.
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Ukraine war: Where are Russia's opposition leaders now?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65113186?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 10:48 AM
President Putin rules virtually unchallenged, with opponents forced to leave Russia - or worse.
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Ukraine war: As the dust settles, did the US leaks reveal anything important?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65300150?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 5:25 PM
After weeks of scrutiny, did the US leaks really give us an insight how the war in Ukraine is progressing?
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King Charles coronation: Who is going - and who isn't?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65298422?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 5:45 PM
From royalty and world leaders to volunteers and celebrities - here's what we know about the guest list.
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Have the Conservatives increased council tax by 15%?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/65299856?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 3:57 PM
Labour made the claim in a campaign advert tweeted over the weekend.
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Life on hold: NI's missing people
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65178464?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 16, 2023, 11:43 AM
Behind the statistics of missing people are the stories of the families left behind.
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Primary school places: How can parents appeal over school places?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-61148592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 2:27 PM
Children starting school in England and Wales in September 2023 are being offered school places.
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We don't want this to end - stars at Eurovision pre-party
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65278612?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 16, 2023, 11:49 PM
'We don't want this to end,' singers tell the BBC as they perform for fans ahead of May's finale.
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Uganda's failure to jail child rapists as teen pregnancies soar
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65273311?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 12:49 AM
Corruption and the legacy of a brutal rebellion in the north halts the prosecution of perpetrators.
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The artificial intelligence matching drugs to patients
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65260592?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 16, 2023, 11:07 PM
Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients.
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Supreme Court: Is India on the cusp of legalising same-sex marriage?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-65061266?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 1:08 AM
All eyes are on the Supreme Court as it readies to hear cases seeking legalisation of same-sex union.
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Leeds 1-6 Liverpool: Reds claim first win in five games to boost European hopes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65228898?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 9:18 PM
Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota both score twice as Liverpool claim a first league win in five games by thrashing relegation-threatened Leeds United.
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Afghanistan women's cricket team: In limbo and in exile in Australia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/65263457?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 11:01 PM
Afghanistan's women cricketers have escaped danger, but found only a sporting limbo in exile from their homeland.
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Ben Stokes named world's leading cricketer by Wisden
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/65264233?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 9:30 PM
England captain Ben Stokes is named Wisden's leading cricketer in the world for the third time in four years.
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World Snooker Championship 2023: Play halted as protesters delay Crucible matches
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/snooker/65305646?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 7:13 PM
Watch as play is halted at the World Championship after a protester vandalises table one and a second person tries to glue themselves to table two.
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'Ignorant' protesters blamed for Grand National horse death
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/65296693?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 4:40 PM
Horse trainer Sandy Thomson says the interruption to the Grand National by "ignorant" animal rights activists contributed to Hill Sixteen's death.
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Julian Nagelsmann: Chelsea hold talks with former Bayern Munich manager
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65305857?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 7:43 PM
Chelsea hold talks with former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann as part of their search for a new manager.
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Alex Fletcher: Bath City striker on impact of life-threatening skull injury
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65296643?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
April 17, 2023, 11:40 AM
Alex Fletcher, a non-league striker who fractured his skull colliding with concrete barriers next to the pitch, says "my family were told if I made it I may not be the same person".
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