Tougher visa rules unveiled in plan to cut migration
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67612106?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 10:08 PM
The UK government says its five-point plan will curb legal migration, which has hit record levels.
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Chris Mason: Home Secretary James Cleverly heads to Rwanda to sign migration treaty
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67621253?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 11:26 PM
James Cleverly is hoping to finally secure flights to the country for migrants who travel to the UK illegally.
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Ministers lose infected blood vote after Tory MPs revolt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67615379?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 11:16 PM
MPs were voting on a plan to set up a compensation scheme for infected blood scandal victims.
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Hamas planned sexual violence as weapon of war - Israeli campaigner
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67613153?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 5:43 PM
An Israeli campaigner says militants planned acts of sexual violence committed in October's attack.
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Premier League agrees record £6.7bn domestic TV rights deal
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67619756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 11:14 PM
The Premier League agrees a new £6.7bn deal for its domestic television rights with Sky and TNT to show up to 270 live games a season, with the BBC continuing to screen highlights on Match of the Day.
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Wakeskater plunges off Dubai skyscraper pool in 'world first'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-67621036?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 9:41 PM
A three-time world champion combined wakeskating and base jumping in a stunt performed in Dubai.
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Pupils say languages not key to careers - report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c889nyxmkpmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 6:09 PM
Subjects being shunned by pupils at GCSE because they do not think they will need them in future.
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Jason Manford angry at theatregoers leaving litter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-67612485?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 6:02 PM
"Unbelievable - you wouldn't treat your home like that," the comic says, at the litter-strewn floor.
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Sharon Gordon: Builder admits murdering client in row over extension
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-67615975?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 6:30 PM
Peter Norgrove killed Sharon Gordon with a hammer after a disagreement over work at her home.
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Villejuif: Small plane makes emergency landing in Paris suburb
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67620792?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 9:56 PM
An engine failure forced the pilot to make an emergency landing, crashing into an apartment building.
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Athlete Bianca Williams banned from driving
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67613292?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 4:18 PM
The British sprinter said the six-month driving ban could dash her Olympic hopes.
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Tony Mowbray: Sunderland sack head coach after 15 months in charge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67621150?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 11:03 PM
Championship side Sunderland sack head coach Tony Mowbray after 15 months in charge.
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Care sector fears migration changes are a step back
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67620262?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 8:31 PM
Many in social care believe overseas staff saved the system from collapse, reports Alison Holt.
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Ukraine war: Soldier tells BBC of front-line 'hell'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67565508?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 5:45 AM
A Ukrainian soldier on the east side of the Dnipro river tells the BBC about life on the front line.
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Train strikes to resume on Tuesday - latest on the dispute
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61634959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 3:47 PM
Drivers are holding rolling walkouts in December in a long-running row over pay and conditions.
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Rizz named word of the year 2023 by Oxford University Press
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67602699?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 12:01 AM
Slang word for charisma beat "Swiftie" and "situationship" in Oxford dictionary award.
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Couple's property ordeal captivates Chinese internet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-67563596?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 12:12 PM
Their struggles mirror the dashed hopes of so many people confronting a slowing economy.
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How weather apps are trying make bespoke forecasts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67541931?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 12:12 AM
Forecasters are continuing to offer more real-time updates and personalised recommendations.
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BBC Sound of 2024: Tyla, Last Dinner Party and Kenya Grace tipped for success
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67565919?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 12:00 AM
Other rising music stars up for the prize include The Last Dinner Party, Elmiene and Ayra Starr.
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Record number of girls on Borders College farming course
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-67567170?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 12:14 AM
A record number of female students have started an agriculture course at Borders College.
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Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67591310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 1:21 PM
Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds to fraudsters.
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Chris Mason: Ministers confront a failure
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67614290?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 11:50 AM
The government has failed to meet its own promises - this week it makes renewed efforts to rectify that.
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South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67576270?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 10:21 PM
The BBC's Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year - 30 years since apartheid ended.
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Rare cloud pictures captured on hills
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-67612616?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 1:30 PM
Amateur photographer Nick Sturdy says his images "don't do justice" to the feeling of being there.
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'Incredible strength' of child stabbed in Dublin
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2j254zp28po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 5:26 PM
Three children and a school assistant were injured in the attack, which was followed by rioting.
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World War Two bomb detonated off coast of Denmark
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67613803?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 11:28 AM
The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy.
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Mount Marapi: Eleven hikers killed as volcano erupts in Indonesia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-67610326?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 7:00 PM
Eleven people were killed and another 12 are missing after Sumatra's Mount Marapi erupted.
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COP28: Head of UN talks hits back at climate denial claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67612929?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 1:38 PM
The head of the UN climate talks in Dubai says "everything" he is doing is centred on science.
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Attenborough ship encounters world's largest iceberg
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl7p9577ekko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 12:03 PM
The UK's polar research vessel visits A23a, an iceberg that's more than twice the size of London.
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Raw sewage 'cover-up' at Windermere World Heritage Site
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67567323?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 1:51 PM
Leaked papers suggest United Utilities logged dozens of incidents as less serious than they had been.
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Florence Pugh hit by thrown object during Dune: Part Two film promotion
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67613602?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 1:11 PM
Other celebrities that have been hit by objects thrown by fans include Harry Styles, Pink and Cardi B.
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Billie Eilish hits back at sexuality questions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67611825?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 5:31 PM
The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.
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Manchester City: FA charges champions with failing to control players in Tottenham game
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67618251?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 5:15 PM
The Football Association charges Manchester City after players surrounded referee Simon Hooper in Sunday's draw against Tottenham.
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Benefits falling behind rising cost of living
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/67616610?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 4:08 PM
New data suggests that the cost of living has been rising faster than official inflation figures.
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Labour won't turn on spending taps, says Starmer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67608097?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 8:22 PM
Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will face "huge constraints" on public spending if Labour wins power.
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Stella Creasy wants law change to remove malicious social services reports
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67594993?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 1:30 PM
Stella Creasy says her children have a social services record because of an online troll's harassment.
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'World's most famous Christmas tree' arrives in Trafalgar Square
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67616422?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 6:41 PM
Every year since 1947 Norway has sent a tree to London to say thank you for its support during WW2.
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Footballer Ravel Morrison admits using dead person's Blue Badge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-67612757?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 1:28 PM
Ravel Morrison told magistrates he bought the permit for £50 from "someone in Old Trafford".
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Ryanair denies passengers must pay to download boarding pass
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67613343?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 4:45 PM
It says reports of passengers having to pay for a seat before they can download a boarding pass are false.
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Barbarians rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa admits sex attacks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67616648?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 3:54 PM
Fiji international Api Ratuniyarawa admits attacking three different women in a Cardiff bar.
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Cumbria snow: Battle to restore electricity to homes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-67611117?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 5:25 PM
Engineers say 99% of affected properties will have power restored by the end of Monday.
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Paris attack: Mother of suspect had 'reported concerns', prosecutor says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67611271?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 10:36 AM
A 26-year-old man is accused of stabbing a German tourist to death near the Eiffel Tower on Saturday.
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Edinburgh Zoo pandas take off for return to China
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c032qg0p3rmo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 10:15 AM
Tian Tian and Yang Guang departed the capital's airport for Chengdu on Monday afternoon.
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BBC licence fee £15 increase too high, culture secretary says
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67610100?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 11:02 AM
The culture secretary says an increase of £15 to the fee would add to cost of living pressures.
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Scotland v England: Rachel Corsie and Sarina Wiegman dismiss suggestions Scotland will help England's Olympic bid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67603766?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 6:39 PM
Rachel Corsie says it is "outrageous" to question the integrity of Scotland before their Women's Nations League game with England.
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Paul Heckingbottom: Sheffield United set to sack manager
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66908227?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 8:00 PM
Sheffield United, beaten 5-0 at Burnley on Saturday, are bottom of the Premier League with five points from 14 games.
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Independent regulator for cricket introduced by ECB
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/67618663?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 6:56 PM
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has introduced an independent regulator in response to damning independent report into the game.
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MOTD2 analysis: How did Manchester City's 'huge' referee error happen?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/67609544?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 11:58 PM
Match of the Day 2's Mark Chapman, Jermaine Jenas and Leon Osman discuss the "monster mistake" made by referee Simon Hooper during Manchester City's 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Kyle Sinckler says fellow England players may take international break like captain Owen Farrell
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67611667?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 10:47 AM
England and Bristol prop Kyle Sinckler says more players may follow captain Owen Farrell's lead and take a break from international rugby.
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Aaron Ramsdale: Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal & England goalkeeper to stay
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67619151?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 10:35 PM
Boss Mikel Arteta wants goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to stay at Arsenal despite losing his starting place to David Raya.
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NFL: Christian Watson of the Green Bay Packers features in week 13 best plays
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/american-football/67615851?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 1:32 PM
Christian Watson's catch for the Green Bay Packers features in week 13's NFL best plays.
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Rushdi Abualouf: 'It's so much harder to watch Gaza from the outside'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67592794?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 8:39 PM
The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf talks about his sorrow at leaving Gaza and how he plans to go back some day.
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Bowen: US sets clearer red lines for Israel as ceasefire ends
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67579364?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 12:59 AM
If Israel kills as many in south Gaza as in the north, Biden will face some tough questions over US support for its ally.
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Why has the Gaza ceasefire come to an end?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67589259?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 12:40 PM
Both Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for violating the terms of the agreement.
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'Wounded child, no surviving family': The pain of Gaza’s orphans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67614139?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 4, 2023, 4:19 PM
Medics in Gaza are using a unique acronym to describe children whose parents have been killed.
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Israel-Gaza: UK launches surveillance flights to find Hamas hostages
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67604423?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 2, 2023, 10:37 PM
The UK is sending unarmed, manned aircraft over Israel and Gaza to aid rescue efforts.
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Gaza's fear and anger as ceasefire ends and fighting erupts
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67587999?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 7:07 PM
The UN says renewed war between Israel and Hamas is "catastrophic" and a "nightmare".
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'I’m not ready to lose hope': The hostages still in Gaza
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67595798?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 9:35 PM
There are still over 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, including at least 16 women.
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Released Palestinians allege abuse in Israeli jails
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67581915?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 12:59 AM
Palestinians tell the BBC they were beaten and had dogs set on them while in Israeli detention.
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'A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67606343?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 9:48 AM
The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.
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Who are the released hostages?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67477240?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 11:08 AM
One-hundred-and-five people captured during the 7 October attacks have been released by Hamas.
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Nearly 100,000 Gaza buildings may be damaged, satellite images show
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67565872?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 1, 2023, 11:50 AM
Images commissioned by the BBC reveal the damage in Gaza before the recent temporary truce started.
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Energy saving tips: Five ways to cut costs this winter
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62738249?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 23, 2023, 4:22 PM
Energy prices will be lower this winter than last - but you may be able to save even more on your bill.
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How to keep your baby warm on a budget and other winter tips
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63888234?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
December 3, 2023, 8:21 AM
Much of the UK is facing another cold snap amid rising fuel costs.
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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48445674?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 21, 2023, 5:30 PM
The national living wage will go up next April, boosting 2.7 million people's pay.
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How to get a job: Six expert tips for finding work
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64939070?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
August 14, 2023, 4:03 PM
There are 10m people out of work in the UK, so if you're searching for a job you're not alone. Here are some tips on how to get started.
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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
August 10, 2023, 10:46 AM
Experts give advice for those who might be worried about their monthly mortgage payments.
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Renting: What are your rights as a tenant?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65038459?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
July 21, 2023, 9:03 AM
With one in five people now renting in the UK, it's important to understand your rights as a tenant.
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What a falling inflation rate means for your finances
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67426526?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
November 16, 2023, 5:15 PM
Falling inflation and rising wages ease cost of living pressures for some, but money is still very tight.
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