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china has launched several ballistic missiles into waters around taiwan in response to a us senator s divisive visit to the island. and how disposable facemasks are blighting birdlife in 23 countries around the world. the bank of england has predicted that the uk is set to enter a recession this autumn lasting more than a year. the bank says inflation is likely to peak at 13% by december, and today it has announced the largest rise in interest rates for 27 years. the 0.5% hike means that interest rates now stand at 1.75%. the move is part of attempts to curb spiralling inflation, by making borrowing more expensive and discouraging spending. but it means mortgages and loans will be more expensive for millions of people, as andy verity reports. rarely has the bank of england given out an economic warning this unsettling. it s not only forecasting the worst inflation in a0 years, hitting 13% in the next few months, but a full blown recession starting this autumn. that means it e ....
we have put in place processes to ensure this cannot happen again. as the government says it is time to move on from partygate, how much do you think today s announcement on the cost of living crisis would help and what would make a difference to you? get in touch. we would love to read out your comments. a review criticises weak decision making in child protection services in england, saying they need to change fundamentally after the deaths of star hobson and arthur labinjo hughes. a vigil for the 19 children and two teachers killed in a school shooting in texas, as the debate over gun control in the us re ignites. victims of sexual offences are being promised less invasion into their private lives under changes to how evidence is gathered in england and wales. good morning. every household in britain will receive hundreds of pounds in additional support from the government to ease the cost of living crisis this winter. the £200 loan on energy bills, announced in febru ....
investigate the alleged war crimes. ukrainian police say they have already found the bodies of more than 1200 civilians in the kyiv region alone. and, a huge tunnel has been discovered running under the mexico us border, with its own rail track, electricity and ventilation system. authorities say it was being used to smuggle drugs. hello, and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. the uk s rate of inflation the measure of the rise in the cost of living has hit its highest level for a0 yea rs. and the rate at which it is increasing is the fastest since records began. it reached 9% in april, up from 7% the month before. that means the prices we pay for goods and services are on average 9% higher than they were last year. most of the rise was due to the large increase in energy bills after the lifting of the price cap last month. the chancellor rishi sunak blamed higher global energy prices he said the government could not protect people completely ....
Longtime Seattle art dealer Sam Davidson had been planning to retire when a fire in January gutted his namesake gallery. Can it rise from the ashes? ....