Claimed at least 200 lives. Dozens have been saved from the ruins of buildings which collapsed 2a hours ago. But the nation is mourning 21 children who were killed when their Primary School collapsed. Many others are still missing. Almost half of the deaths were in the densely populated capital, mexico city, where power lines and gas pipes have been cut. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7. 1 and the epicentre was around 120km south of the capital. Our correspondent aleem maqool is in mexico city where the rescue work is continuing. It is today the full scale of the destruction in mexicocity it is today the full scale of the destruction in mexico city has been revealed. More buildings weakened by the frightening force of the earthquake collapsed overnight. And this is just one of the terrifying dramas playing out here. Children trapped under rubble, confused and scared, but first one gets pulled out and then the other. They were among the young pupils trapped when their P
Emergency teams in mexico city are trying to reach at least three people they believe are still alive under the rubble of a school which collapsed during tuesdays earthquake. Theyve pulled at least ten out so far, although 21 pupils are known to have died there. Across mexico, the number of dead has reached 230. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7. 1, and the epicentre was around 120 kilometres south of the capital. After the horror of the earthquake, there is hope. These Young Children we re there is hope. These Young Children were pulled alive from a Primary School in the south of texaco city. Mexico. People looked for those trapped. At least 20 children were killed here. It was on tuesday at lunchtime that the powerful earthquake struck mexico. As buildings collapsed, people ran for cover. Across mexico city, the search for survivors is continuing. As you can see, people are going in to try and help the assets. This six storey building in the distance is the focus of t
Trade, britains only surviving cloth hall opens after a multi Million Pound renovation. Good morning. Its tuesday 1st august. Im julian worricker. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. British gas has said it will increase the price of electricity for the first time in nearly four years. Its owner centrica says Electricity Prices will increase by 12. 5 from 15th september. 3. 1 million customers will be affected. But the companys gas prices will be held at their current level. The average annual dual fuel bill for households on a standard tariff will rise by £76, up by 7. 3 . Ian conn is the Chief Executive of british gass Parent Company, centrica. He explained why the price rise was necessary despite a decrease in the wholesale cost of energy. First of all, the last time we moved our Electricity Prices was in january 2014 and since then they have been held flat. From that time, and you are correct, wholesale prices have fallen, we estimate about £36 on an average bill, that is not what is d
And the new man at vogue, Edward Enninful takes over at the premierfashion magazine. Good evening and welcome to the Bbc News At Five. British gas has defended its decision to raise Electricity Prices by 12. 5 for more than Three Million customers next month. Centrica, which owns british gas, said it was facing increased costs from government policies, such as installing smart meters, and for transmission and distribution. It said that as a result, its selling electricity at a loss. But the government has expressed concern, insisting that its policies dont explain the increase. Our Business Correspondent theo leggett reports. British gas likes to say its putting its customers in control. Were bringing the nation smarter connected homes. But even if they turn the heating down, those on a standard variable tariff will see their bills going up. After the increases announced today, the cost of an average dualfuel energy bill, thats electricity and gas provided by british gas, will be going
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