Food prices were the main reason for the fall it is slightly less than had been expected. Inflation has been gradually coming down since its peak 18 months ago. 0ur chief economics correspondent, dharshini david, reports. From the moment her day starts, higher prices are taking their toll on sam, who cares for adults with learning difficulties. Water is nearly 9 more expensive than a year ago. Energy bills are down 18 long awaited relief for many. Food and drink, however, is up 4 overall. Milk is cheaper, as you may have noticed, but that could be overshadowed by the likes of sugar, which is 14 dearer. Sams had pay rises, but she is forgoing things from haircuts to eye tests to make ends meet. I have thought about leaving for a better paid job, but i love myjob, im very passionate about myjob and its actually not a job, its a vocation. Inflation has lowered considerably from its peak, helped by lower energy and food prices on a global basis. Also, the impact of higher interest rates. A
Good evening. What is the true cost in blood on the battlefield to russia of Vladimir Putins decision to invade ukraine . Well, a bbc investigation, alongside the independent russian website mediazona, reveals that more than 50,000 russian soldiers have died so far in the war. The official kremlin figure is much lower. In truth, the dead on both sides pile up. Overnight, a Russian Missile attack killed several people in the northern ukrainian city of chernihiv. More than 70 others were injured. Meanwhile, president zelensky, has called again for ukraine to get the same International Military support as israel. Lawmakers in america have now confirmed theyll soon be voting on a massive aid package. More on russias war dead in a moment, but first James Waterhouse is live in kyiv for us tonight. Clive, there is nothing new about russia launching widespread Missile Attacks on ukraine, but there are four key had some disturbing familiarity is where moscow is once again targeting the countrys
In the Champions League semi finals. Theyre both in quarterfinal second leg action tonight. Arsenal are Bayern Munich. And city are at home against real madrid. Their tie finely poised, after the first leg finished 3 3. Manager Pep Guardiola says his side are well prepared to secure the crown for a second consecutive year. In this time of games, i am not talking winning or losing, i am talking being present and being who we are. We have always had the feeling that we are prepared, prepared to perform well at maximum, our best. Otherwise you cant reach the semifinals against teams like madrid. Arsenal have a tough task away against Bayern Munich after their 2 2 draw last week. This is bayern s last chance of silverware this season after Bayer Leverkusen ended their long run of bundesliga titles. Arsenal are hoping to reach the semi finals of the Champions League for the first time in 15 years. But, hoping to stop them is former spurs man harry kane. I had a lot of history with Arsenal P
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