The ousted Catalan Leader, Carles Puigdemont, is facing a spanish arrest warrant as eight former colleagues are detained in the wake of the disputed independence referendum. And the most endangered ape in the world, a new species of orang utan, is discovered in indonesia. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is that the bank of england has announced the first rise in Interest Rates for more than a decade, in order to curb the rate of inflation. Members of the Banks Monetary Policy Committee voted by seven to two to raise the official bank rate, from a quarter to a half of 1 . And there could be more rises to come in the months ahead. The decision will mean higher Monthly Payments for millions of households with variable Rate Mortgages. But the banks governor mark carney said households across the uk are generally well positioned to deal with the rate increase, as our economics correspondent andy verity reports. The bank of england may look exactly as it did the last time Interest Rates rose, b
Seen amongst the best in europe, well discuss their magnificent night in europe and Gareth Southgate is about to name his england squad forfriendlies is about to name his england squad for friendlies with germany and brazil. And some new faces are included. Stav has the weather, it gives a clue as to whats happening this weekend. Its going to turn judy this weekend. Some choice in the forecast but sunday night looking dry. Ill be joining you in the studio later for a full weather forecast. Fake news you wont hear it here but you will see it in the collins dictionary as their word of the year. This afternoon live, im simon mccoy. For the first time in 10 years the bank of england has raised its key base Interest Rate. Its up by a quarter of one per cent to 0. 5 . Its not much but with inflation running above target the bank said it was time to act. And there could be further rises on the way good news for savers, but a prospect that will worry borrowers. Heres andy verity. The bank of e
Decided ive got to leave the house with a knife . 11. And the most endangered ape in the world the new species of orangutan, discovered in indonesia. Later in the hour well have sportsday on the bbc news channel, with all the latest reports, results, interviews and features from the bbc sports centre. Good evening. For the first time in over a decade the bank of england has increased Interest Rates and there could be more to follow. Its raising the official bank rate from a record low of 0. 25 to 0. 5 . Its part of the banks attempt to restrain inflation, which is well above the governments target. But some economists believe the decision is wrong and will put greater strain on the economy. The higher rate will mean bigger Monthly Payments for those with variable rate mortgages, but savers will see some benefit, as our economics editor kamal ahmed reports. One small step upwards for Interest Rates, affecting millions of savers and millions of borrowers. Its more expensive if you have a
Harassment in westminster . And we talked to goldie. Talk. Good evening, and welcome to bbc news. For the first time in over a decade, the bank of england has increased Interest Rates and there could be more to follow. Its raising the official bank rate to 0. 5 . Its part of the banks attempt to restrain inflation which is well above the governments target. But some economists believe the decision is wrong and will put greater strain on the economy. The higher rate will mean bigger Monthly Payments for those with variable rate mortgages but savers will see some benefit, as our economics editor, kamal ahmed, reports. Dad, whats for dinner . One small step upwards for Interest Rates, affecting millions of savers and millions of borrowers. Its more expensive if you have a mortgage, and forjames smith in south london, its time to cut costs. Weve been very lucky without realising it. I think its going to start. It will probably bite more from now on. For so long weve thought, its always goi
Election his comments come in vietnam a day after he announced he believes russian president Vladimir Putin when he said that russia did not meddle also coming up. Hundreds of thousands take part in a Pro Independence rally in barcelona thats a spains Prime Minister prepares to visit the region for the First Time Since imposing direct rule. Plus a first for the arab world the news of a dobie opens its doors to the public the billion dollar project promises to act as a bridge between east and west through the medium of arch. By Michelle Henery welcome to the program. U. S. President donald trump has sought to clarify remarks he made about Russian Election hacking at a News Conference the vietnam trying to distance himself from comments he made on saturday he had said he believes russian president Vladimir Putin when he insisted there had been no russian meddling in last years election has come of that come under fire from republicans and democrats back home. Band and the military guards