Warning of Scots cancer cases to rise by a quarter
Around 42,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer every year by 2040, a charity says. BBC News Now retrieving an
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Bank of England hikes interest rates by 0.5 percentage points in tenth consecutive rise | Business News
The Bank of England has raised UK interest rates by a further half percentage point to 4%, but gave its
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Water bills in England and Wales to rise by the most in almost 20 years | UK News
Water bills in England and Wales will increase by the most in almost 20 years from April. The 7.5% hike
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Antidepressants use for chronic pain on the rise, but are they effective?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Many people are unaware that some antidepressants (medications used to treat people living with depression) are
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Fed announces smaller rate rise as inflation cools
The US central bank announces its smallest rate rise in nearly a year. Read more BBC News Now retrieving an
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Fresh protests take place across France against pension age rise
France has seen further protests in response to the government’s planned rise in retirement age. Eight unions are supporting the
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Antony Blinken calls for calm as he arrives in Tel Aviv amid rise in Israeli-Palestinian tensions | World News
US secretary of state Antony Blinken has called for Israel and the Palestinians to ease tensions as he arrived in
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Childcare costs rise as providers feel the pinch
Prices increased across Britain over the last year due to funding pressures, a survey suggests. Read more BBC News Now
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NI education: Significant rise in post-lockdown school absence rate
Absence rates from schools were higher in 2021/22 than during the pandemic or the year before. Read more BBC News
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Lockdowns linked to tenfold rise in child sex imagery
A charity says its data highlights how predators took advantage of the worldwide Covid-19 situation. Read more BBC News Now
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India: Police and students clash as tensions rise over banned BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi | World News
Tensions have escalated in India as police and students were involved in scuffles over a BBC documentary examining Prime Minister
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Police fears rise for baby missing in icy temperatures
Police are looking for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, who went missing with their baby on 7 January. Read more
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Jakub Kiwior: Poland defender’s rise from doughnut lunches to Arsenal transfer
Jakub Kiwior played four times for Poland at the World Cup in Qatar, including against Argentina It has been some
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CalMac ferry payouts rise sharply amid service disruption
CalMac payments for meals and accommodation averaged more than £50,000 a month last summer. BBC News Now retrieving an image
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Cost of living: Shoplifting to rise, north Wales councillors told
The current economic situation “could lead to desperation for many”, says one official. Read more BBC News Now retrieving an
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Labour would stop stop energy price cap rise and forced installation of prepayment meters, says Rachel Reeves | Politics News
A Labour government would stop April’s energy price cap – saving households around £500 on their bills – and the
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Red squirrels number on the rise in Scotland, survey finds
A survey finds efforts to reverse the decline of the species appear to be paying off. BBC News Now retrieving
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The rise of the pro controller: Why gamers are spending more than £200 for a new pad | Science & Tech News
We’ve all been there: you’re on track to win a match of Call Of Duty or Fortnite, only to be
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France's Macron proposes big rise in defence budget
France’s president details plans for a seven-year budget of €413bn to transform its armed forces. Read more BBC News Now
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Energy bills rise for 2.5 million homes on Economy 7
Customers on Economy 7 tariffs see bills rise 7.6% despite the government fixing prices until April. Read more BBC News
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