President zelensky has repeatedly called for permission to use the weapons on targets across the border. He claims it is the only way to end the war. Our political editor, chris mason, has sent this report from the white house. I think the next few weeks and months could be crucial. What does President Biden make of russias threats against the west . I dont think much about that. This is the Blue Room of the white house, the president , the Prime Minister and their team spoke here for about an hour and a half. The war in ukraine dominated the conversation. Afterwards, Sir Keir Starmer wouldnt be drawn on whether he had persuaded the president That Authorising Ukraine To Fire Western Missiles at russia was a good idea. Instead, he said. Theres only One reason were having these discussions and thats because putin has illegally invaded ukraine and the quickest way to resolve this, obviously, lies through what putin actually does. Because its for him to end this, but we are having the disc
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Retirees in the UK can expect an 8% increase in their pensions next year, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak reaffirms his commitment to the 'triple lock' policy.
democratic way to debate. they are willing to go on the streets, and thatis willing to go on the streets, and that is not democratic, actually. brute that is not democratic, actually. we must leave it there, very good to talk to you here on bbc news. thank you. the bank of england is expected to increase pension rate an announcement at noon today and the french president is determined to push through pension reforms.
lots of the season s clothes weren t selling, people weren t going on holiday and that kind of thing, so everything has been slashed. although prices haven t increased as quickly as some economists were expecting, costs will go up more in the autumn because a big energy price rise will kick in at the end of september. all of this is putting the chancellor under pressure to scrap his plans to increase the pension rate by more than inflation the so called triple lock. pensioners are due an increase of around 8%, which is a pay rise most of the workforce can only dream of. with household budgets set to be squeezed on all sides after a summer holiday spending splurge, it s time to buckle up for the months ahead. colletta smith, bbc news, in barnsley. exams in scotland will go ahead as normal next year if it is safe for them to do so. the scottish government said national5, higher and advanced higher exams would be held in spring,