Government borrowing lower than expected in December
Public borrowing fell to £7.8bn last month, according to the latest official figures.
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Israeli military says 21 soldiers killed in Gaza
The incident marks the deadliest day for Israel since the start of its ground operation.
New Hampshire primary: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley to go head-to-head
19 minutes ago About sharing Watch: What’s at stake for Trump and Haley in New Hampshire? By Francesca Gillett BBC News Voters in New Hampshire head to the polls on Tuesday, as Donald Trump faces his last remaining Republican opponent, Nikki Haley, in a primary election. Former US President Trump is hoping to deliver a…
Oscars nominations 2024: Barbie and Oppenheimer set to dominate
53 minutes ago About sharing Barbie stars Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie could both be nominated for acting prizes By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Nominations for the 2024 Oscars will be announced later, after a huge year for cinema which saw Barbie and Oppenheimer dominate the box office. Poor Things, The Holdovers and Killers of…
UK weather: Storm Jocelyn to bring strong winds and heavy rain in wake of Isha
19 minutes ago About sharing Workers clear up Wotsits and Quavers crisps from the M6 motorway northbound after the wind overturned lorries on the carriageway By Thomas Mackintosh BBC News The UK is bracing itself for Storm Jocelyn with weather warnings issued just a day after Storm Isha wreaked havoc, leaving two people dead. Jocelyn…
Two million could see energy cut off this winter, charity warns
1 hour ago About sharing Two million people could have their gas and electricity cut off this winter because they cannot afford to top up their prepayment meter, new research suggests. Citizens Advice has warned that having no gas and electricity would not be a “one-off” experience for many. It comes as a separate report…
Joliet shooting: Manhunt as seven found dead in two homes in Illinois
The suspect knew the victims, who were found in two homes across the street from each other, say police.
Dozens reported killed as battle rages in Gaza’s Khan Younis
8 hours ago About sharing A doctor at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis said it was overwhelmed by casualties and “on the brink of collapse” By David Gritten BBC News Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in intense Israeli strikes on Khan Younis in the south Gaza Strip, as battles between soldiers…
UK officials probe Iran generals’ antisemitic talks to students
30 minutes ago About sharing Watch: Clips of Iran generals’ speeches to UK students By Ed Thomas Special correspondent Videos of antisemitic speeches by Iranian generals, given to UK students, are being investigated by the Charity Commission. The regulator is also looking at footage of “death to Israel” chants at an Islamic charity’s UK premises….
US and UK launch fresh strikes on Houthis
10 minutes ago About sharing A handout photograph showed an RAF Typhoon taking part in the first round of joint US-UK air strikes on 11 January By Ruth Comerford & Frank Gardner, security correspondent BBC News The US and UK have begun joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, two US defence officials told…