UK interest rates to stay higher for longer, Bank of England says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66384289?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 2:29 PM
The Bank of England's comments come as it announces another rise in rates to 5.25% from 5%.
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Lizzo lawsuit: Singer says dancers’ harassment claims are false
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66393817?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 2:10 PM
The singer calls the last few days "gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing".
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Trump 'knew well he lost the election' - ex-US attorney general
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66388176?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 2:44 PM
The former attorney general undermines Mr Trump's case ahead of his court appearance.
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Wilko homeware chain on brink of collapse
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66395824?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 12:46 PM
The retailer, which employs 12,000 people, blames mounting cost pressures at its 400 UK stores.
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Red admiral butterfly rise due to climate change, say experts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66395590?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 1:12 PM
Conservation charity says climate change means migratory species is increasingly staying in the UK.
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British Rowing: Transgender women banned from competing in female category
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rowing/66393959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 11:20 AM
British Rowing says transgender women will not be able to compete in the women's category at its events.
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Arrests after Greenpeace protest at Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-66391947?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 2:20 PM
Greenpeace activists had climbed onto the roof of Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire constituency home.
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Leah Remini: The King of Queens star sues Church of Scientology
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66393221?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 10:23 AM
The King of Queens star is taking legal action against the church for harassment and defamation.
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South Korea 1-1 Germany: Germany knocked out of Women's World Cup
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66391732?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 12:59 PM
Germany are knocked out of the Women's World Cup at the group stage thanks to a draw with South Korea.
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Giorgia Meloni: Italian PM sues Placebo frontman for defamation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66374034?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 12:33 PM
Giorgia Meloni is taking action against Brian Molko over comments at a concert in Turin last month.
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Nose-picking health workers more likely to get Covid, study shows
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66394111?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 11:17 AM
The habit among health staff could contribute to virus spread in hospitals, researchers say.
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The young people separated by Belfast's 'peace gate'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-66385583?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 9:34 AM
Young people living either side of a peace wall gate in Belfast lobby for it to remain open later.
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The Ukrainian family reunited after 18 months of war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-66340099?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 4:59 AM
A Ukrainian family, who said a tearful goodbye at a crowded railway station, finally come together again.
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Could Trump go to prison and other key questions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66382042?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 11:16 AM
What are the charges, how serious are they and could Donald Trump still run for president from jail?
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Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship with Ahn Bo-hyun rocks K-pop world
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66391603?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 10:03 AM
Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun's announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry.
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Net zero sceptics warm to Rishi Sunak's climate shift
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66388718?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 10:33 AM
The PM's change in tone has emboldened some Tories to call for an overhaul of the key climate target.
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'Heartstopper helped me open up on sexuality'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66223980?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 12:00 AM
The Netflix show may be aimed at teens but it has a special appeal for some older fans.
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Tom Kerridge: Restaurant trade like 'walking uphill, on glass, barefoot'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66360076?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 12:19 AM
Price rises add to the relentless pressure on the hospitality industry, says the celebrity chef.
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Wales' first disabled drag troupe take to the stage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66373157?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 6:30 AM
House of Deviant is making its debut at the National Eisteddfod in Gwynedd.
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Weather, cost of living and climate make life tough for young farmers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66382161?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 10:06 AM
Record-breaking rain in July is just one problem facing those who make a living feeding the country.
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Wellingborough: The brothel and the quiet family next door
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-66243058?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 2, 2023, 9:01 PM
Neighbours complain of an endless stream of drunk male visitors and one man being pursued by his wife.
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Terrorism: What's behind surge in arrests of under-18s?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-66365312?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 6:53 AM
More young people are being detained over terror-related offences. But some are being helped in time.
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Drag: First Welsh disabled troupe to make Eisteddfod debut
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66370318?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 7:59 AM
House of Deviant is the only disabled drag group in Wales and members say it boosts confidence.
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Future pandemic and extreme weather among key threats to UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66387589?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 7:53 AM
A new government register also warns of dangers posed by AI and disruption to energy supplies.
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World Scout Jamboree: Hundreds hit by heat exhaustion in S Korea
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66392355?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 11:56 AM
43,000 people are participating in the event which took place as temperatures reached 35C.
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Adidas generates millions from Yeezys after Kanye West split
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66392819?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 10:11 AM
The sportswear giant is selling stockpiles of trainers after its high-profile split with rapper Kanye West.
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Chess to get funding boost to foster young talent
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66392630?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 1:08 PM
England's chess body expects the government to back the national team financially for the first time.
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Moustache combs and golden sofas - inside Freddie Mercury auction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66389492?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 6:06 AM
More than 33,000 items from the former Queen lead singer's home are up for sale.
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Lake District village painstakingly created in miniature
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-66398348?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 2:05 PM
The 2ft tall slate sculptures were a labour of love built over a 30-year period.
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Post-Brexit import checks on food delayed again
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66394235?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 11:30 AM
Concerns over impact on prices has led to another delay on checks for food coming in from the EU.
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Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers will be on barge in coming weeks - Oliver Dowden
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-66392677?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 9:07 AM
Oliver Dowden tells the BBC he is "confident" remaining issues with the Bibby Stockholm will be resolved.
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Rajars: Radio 2 loses a million listeners as Ken Bruce boosts Greatest Hits Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66381610?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 2:28 AM
Ken Bruce attracts three million listeners to his new mid-morning show on Greatest Hits Radio.
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Canada PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie separate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66389069?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 9:41 AM
Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie split after 18 years, following "meaningful and difficult conversations".
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Child sexual abuse probe 'obstructed' by asylum hotel staff
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66386310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 12:09 AM
Staff blocked police from entering, refused to give names and withheld CCTV, the BBC has been told.
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Netball World Cup 2023: England 56-55 Australia - Roses beat Diamonds in thriller
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/netball/66393291?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 11:39 AM
England hold their nerve to beat Australia for the first time at a Netball World Cup and finish top of Group F in South Africa.
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I stayed quiet on homophobia but that ends today - Ramsdale
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66394989?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 1:47 PM
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says he wants football to be "welcoming for everyone", allowing his brother, who is gay, to attend matches without fear of abuse.
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Wales v England: Marcus Smith starts at fly-half with Ellis Genge captain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66394269?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 12:48 PM
Marcus Smith will start at fly-half for England against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, with Ellis Genge captaining the side.
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Women's World Cup 2023: Morocco beat Colombia to seal shock last-16 spot - highlights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/66375730?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 12:46 PM
Watch highlights as Anissa Lahmari's goal was enough to help Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 a result that sees both sides qualify for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.
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Women's World Cup 2023: Germany suffer surprise exit after South Korea draw - highlights
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/66375729?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 1:00 PM
Watch highlights as two-time champions Germany suffer a shock group stage exit for the first time ever after drawing with South Korea at the Women's World Cup.
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Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57764601?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 11:09 AM
The Bank of England decided to raise interest rates again in a bid to slow price rises.
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Debt: What do I do if I can't afford to pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64291327?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
May 23, 2023, 2:45 PM
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?
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What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12196322?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 27, 2023, 8:58 AM
The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.
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Interest rates: What you can do about rising mortgage payments
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66384295?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 3, 2023, 3:44 AM
Watch the BBC's Lora Jones tell you five things you can do about your mortgage, in a minute.
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Mortgage calculator: how much will my mortgage go up?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63474582?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 12, 2023, 4:29 PM
Use our calculator to find out how much mortgage payments could go up for your household.
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Mortgages: What happens if I am struggling to pay?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63486782?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 12, 2023, 11:38 AM
Many homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.
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Who are the six co-conspirators in Trump's latest indictment?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66388172?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 2, 2023, 8:06 PM
Six people accused of helping Mr Trump undermine the election have been described by prosecutors.
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Donald Trump indictment: Why these charges are most serious ones yet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66381761?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 2, 2023, 11:41 AM
These accusations are the gravest ones yet levelled at the former president, says our North America editor.
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Washington is a swamp: Republicans react
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66380717?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 2, 2023, 9:10 AM
Trump's main rival Ron DeSantis denounces "swamp mentality" but Mike Pence defends the constitution.
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Trump's most significant indictment explained... in 90 seconds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66388065?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 2, 2023, 3:17 PM
The former US president is once again headed to court, this time to face charges over January 6th.
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Four takeaways from the indictment
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64034782?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 2, 2023, 4:38 PM
The former US president is accused of a broad conspiracy lasting months.
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Watch Jack Smith announce indictment: 'Assault on democracy was fuelled by lies'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66377405?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 1, 2023, 10:23 PM
The former US president faces four counts after an investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61084161?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 2, 2023, 6:31 AM
He has been indicted three times and, with other investigations ongoing, more charges could be on the way.
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The man leading the investigation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66341309?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 1, 2023, 9:48 PM
Jack Smith was a top war crimes prosecutor at The Hague before he began investigating Donald Trump.
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Trump: I just want to find 11,780 votes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55524676?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
January 3, 2021, 9:34 PM
US President Donald Trump is heard telling Georgia's top election official to "find" enough votes to overturn the election, in a recording released by The Washington Post.
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Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis reports racist threats over Trump case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66373477?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 2, 2023, 2:37 AM
Georgia lawyer Fani Willis has warned of threats as a decision on charges for Donald Trump looms.
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