Pay growth slows but still outpaces rising prices
Pay, excluding bonuses, grew by 6.2% in the last three months of 2023 compared with the year before.
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Robert F Kennedy Jr apologises to family over Super Bowl ad
10 hours ago About sharing Watch: RFK Jr v JFK campaign ad By Madeline Halpert and Mike Wendling BBC News Robert F Kennedy Jr has apologised to relatives after a Super Bowl advert mirrored one broadcast by his uncle John F Kennedy’s campaign in 1960. Mr Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist, is running…
Watch: ‘Whose daughter is she?’ – on patrol with Gaza’s paramedics
As waves of air strikes hit in the first month of war, BBC News Arabic followed the tireless first responders.
Israel Gaza: Biden urges Israel to protect Rafah civilians
1 hour ago About sharing Watch: How did Rafah become home to 1.5 million Palestinians? US President Joe Biden has said an Israeli offensive in Rafah “should not proceed without a credible plan for ensuring the safety” of more than one million Palestinians sheltering there. He said many displaced people in the southern Gazan city…
Huge fire engulfs new Swedish water park
Video shows huge flames and thick smoke rising from large water slides in Gothenburg.
Israel to act on soldier misconduct after BBC investigation
3 hours ago About sharing BBC Verify found videos posted online showing Gaza detainees bound and blindfolded – this video was posted on 24 December 2023 By Merlyn Thomas & Jamie Ryan BBC Verify The Israeli military has told BBC Verify it will take action against any soldiers found to have filmed and uploaded footage…
Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate
The party said the decision was taken after “new information about further comments” made by Mr Ali came to light.
Palestinians sheltering in Rafah fear impending Israeli ground offensive
16 minutes ago About sharing By Adam Durbin & Alys Davies BBC News A Palestinian doctor in Rafah has said people are terrified about the prospect of an Israeli ground offensive in Gaza’s southern-most city, after a night of some of the worst air strikes he has experienced since arriving there. In a series of…
Police failed to investigate officer abuse complaints, say women
16 minutes ago About sharing By June Kelly and Judith Burns BBC News Seven women are accusing Devon and Cornwall Police of failing to investigate serving and former officers for domestic abuse and sexual violence. In some cases, the men were promoted to specialist roles dealing with violence against women, the group claims. “I have…
Kelvin Kiptum – the marathon runner destined for greatness
1 hour ago About sharing By Basillioh Rukanga BBC News, Nairobi Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum was on the cusp of greatness before his life was cut short in a road accident. The 24-year-old, who six years ago was unable to afford a pair of shoes to run in his first major competitive race, had recently…