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ofgem h to? no, not really. it isjust the problem. ofgem allowed - to? no, not really.r . to? no, not really. it isjust the| problem. ofgem allowed far too to? no, not really. it isjust the - problem. ofgem allowed far too many companies to get licenses, to operate in this space. they didn't hedge shared in the costs, so they were basing it on the prices. when the prices went up, 30 of them might bust and i'm afraid consumers, the rest of us, had to pay for that, for those companies going bust. i want ask about something _ those companies going bust. i want ask about something else - those companies going bust. i want ask about something else specific l those companies going bust. i want ask about something else specific to centrica. british gas got into hot water as collectors broke into the vulnerable people's homes to fit prepayment meters. we now hear something else from centrica's boss, things like the standing charge could disappear. is that likely? i am not sure. the standing charge has been around for a long time and it is meant to represent the course of the wi
ofgem h to? no, not really. it isjust the problem. ofgem allowed - to? no, not really.r . to? no, not really. it isjust the| problem. ofgem allowed far too to? no, not really. it isjust the - problem. ofgem allowed far too many companies to get licenses, to operate in this space. they didn't hedge shared in the costs, so they were basing it on the prices. when the prices went up, 30 of them might bust and i'm afraid consumers, the rest of us, had to pay for that, for those companies going bust....
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we can hear now from ofgem. we're joined now by ofgem's chief executivejonathan brearley.aine started. what that does mean is that the gas market that went through such turbulence are beginning to stabilise. there are beginning to stabilise. there are two important things to say. firstly, it is important —— it is hard to predict the future because things are volatile in the energy world. but equally importantly, even though this is good news for households, there are still many families struggling to pay their bills and we add ofgem arc comp flooding —— conscious of that and we want to do everything we can to make things comfortable for those vulnerable customers. looking back, --eole vulnerable customers. looking back, people predicted _ vulnerable customers. looking back, people predicted the _ vulnerable customers. looking back, people predicted the drop _ vulnerable customers. looking back, people predicted the drop would - vulnerable customers. looking back, people predicted the drop would be l people predicted the drop would be greater. some people suggested it could
we can hear now from ofgem. we're joined now by ofgem's chief executivejonathan brearley.aine started. what that does mean is that the gas market that went through such turbulence are beginning to stabilise. there are beginning to stabilise. there are two important things to say. firstly, it is important —— it is hard to predict the future because things are volatile in the energy world. but equally importantly, even though this is good news for households, there are still many families...
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in the next hour or so, energy regulator ofgem will announce the new price cap from april, which setsan charge households. research company cornwall insight suggests energy bills are likely to go down by 14% to their lowest in two years. our cost—of—living correspondent, kevin peachey, has more. jackie has moved her armchairs into the kitchen so she only needs to warm one room. it is one of many changes around her home to keep their energy use and bills down. i’zre home to keep their energy use and bills down.— and bills down. i've worked all m life, and bills down. i've worked all my life. and — and bills down. i've worked all my life. and a _ and bills down. i've worked all my life, and a lot _ and bills down. i've worked all my life, and a lot of— and bills down. i've worked all my life, and a lot of it - and bills down. i've worked all my life, and a lot of it with - my life, and a lot of it with being a single parent, had to do two, threejobs, etc, buti thought i had provided enough, and i still can't do what i would like to do, and that is use my lounge!— use my lounge! millions
in the next hour or so, energy regulator ofgem will announce the new price cap from april, which setsan charge households. research company cornwall insight suggests energy bills are likely to go down by 14% to their lowest in two years. our cost—of—living correspondent, kevin peachey, has more. jackie has moved her armchairs into the kitchen so she only needs to warm one room. it is one of many changes around her home to keep their energy use and bills down. i’zre home to keep their...
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we have been talking about the ofgem price cap. most of those inland will fade away. we'll keep some going around these western coasts and some heavier showers come into the south—west of england. there could even be a bit of winteriness over dartmoor, as well. it will be a colder night more widely. we had a frost last night in scotland. it will be very cold in the north—east of scotland and temperatures close to freezing elsewhere, as well. some mist and fog patches in the midlands in particular in the morning. otherwise, some sunshine around. as the cloud builds up, we'll see a scattering of showers developing here and there. most of the showers running away from south—west england heading into the south—east of england by the afternoon. temperature—wise, still nine, maybe even ten degrees, so on a par with what we had today. the winds are going to be very light. there's going to be hardly a breath of wind for the six nations rugby, the game in dublin and then at murrayfield, where there could be one or two showers around here. t
we have been talking about the ofgem price cap. most of those inland will fade away. we'll keep some going around these western coasts and some heavier showers come into the south—west of england. there could even be a bit of winteriness over dartmoor, as well. it will be a colder night more widely. we had a frost last night in scotland. it will be very cold in the north—east of scotland and temperatures close to freezing elsewhere, as well. some mist and fog patches in the midlands in...
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ofgem energy cap has come ofgem energy price cap has come down. the relatively down.al markets, particularly wholesale gas prices, we get 40% of our electricity from gas fired power stations, the gas fire, the gas price, the spot price of gas determines the spot price of gas determines the spot price of gas determines the spot price of electricity in this country . um, and so price of electricity in this country. um, and so a price of electricity in this country . um, and so a lot of it country. um, and so a lot of it depends on geopolitics. the price of gas , whether or not price of gas, whether or not this time next year there'll be a further reduction in the ofgem energy price cap. there might be, but there might not be. >> liam halligan. as ever, expert analysis , always on the expert analysis, always on the money. thank you very much for joining us and sharing your expertise. there's still expertise. now there's still lots more between now lots more to come between now and the show. i'll and 6:00 later in the show. i'll be joined by lee anderson, who's got a say
ofgem energy cap has come ofgem energy price cap has come down. the relatively down.al markets, particularly wholesale gas prices, we get 40% of our electricity from gas fired power stations, the gas fire, the gas price, the spot price of gas determines the spot price of gas determines the spot price of gas determines the spot price of electricity in this country . um, and so price of electricity in this country. um, and so a price of electricity in this country . um, and so a lot of it...
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some assumptions that came in two ofgem _ wasn't the case.fgem are - wasn't the case. some assumptions that came in two ofgem are not - that came in two 0fgem are not reflected in that analysis and there is one area where we have had to increase the allowance which is to cover some of the bad debt emerging in the industry. i cover some of the bad debt emerging in the industry-— in the industry. i think that needs a little explanation, _ in the industry. i think that needs a little explanation, if _ in the industry. i think that needs a little explanation, if i _ in the industry. i think that needs a little explanation, if i may? - in the industry. i think that needsj a little explanation, ifi may? bad a little explanation, if i may? bad debt within the industry? instinctively, i think people may be thinking about the profits that energy companies have made. they might be thinking, for example, about the salaries of the bosses of those energy companies, and you may well be aware that we had chris 0'shea, who very kindly came and sat with us on
some assumptions that came in two ofgem _ wasn't the case.fgem are - wasn't the case. some assumptions that came in two ofgem are not - that came in two 0fgem are not reflected in that analysis and there is one area where we have had to increase the allowance which is to cover some of the bad debt emerging in the industry. i cover some of the bad debt emerging in the industry-— in the industry. i think that needs a little explanation, _ in the industry. i think that needs a little...
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the uk's energy regulator, ofgem, announces it's lowering the cap on household gas and electicity pricesand the v&a museum has a blank space in its work force — and it's looking to fill it with a swiftie! hello, i'm lucy grey, welcome to the programme. the emergency services in the spanish city of valencia say at least four people have been killed in a massive fire in a high—rise apartment building. 1a other people are believed to be missing. the blaze spread rapidly, stoked by highly—inflammable cladding. vincent mcaviney reports. firefighters in valencia were first alerted at around 5.30pm yesterday after a blaze broke out on one of the building's lower floors. it quickly spread, with eyewitnesses saying it engulfed the entire iii—storey structure in a matter of minutes. residents fled to their balconies with firefighters making dramatic rescues. others waited in the smoke for their turn. translation: it's shocking. i don't know what to make of it. it's sad, very sad. translation: i told my daughter and mother-in-law to leave. - other people stayed inside. the residential block in vale
the uk's energy regulator, ofgem, announces it's lowering the cap on household gas and electicity pricesand the v&a museum has a blank space in its work force — and it's looking to fill it with a swiftie! hello, i'm lucy grey, welcome to the programme. the emergency services in the spanish city of valencia say at least four people have been killed in a massive fire in a high—rise apartment building. 1a other people are believed to be missing. the blaze spread rapidly, stoked by...
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, say freudian ofgem, i should say freudian slip there from ofgem .. um, the permission to charge households an extra £2.33 a month on average. and what that what is that for the energy companies say that is money which they need the energy companies in order to support households who have got big debts on their energy bills . i don't know about energy bills. i don't know about you, but whenever i talk to people down the pub about energy bills , many of them say, well, bills, many of them say, well, the energy companies got like two grand of my money and it won't give it back to me. what's going on here? so there are lots of concerns about customer balances with energy companies . balances with energy companies. and it's also worth saying that as part of this announcement, the bit that no one will notice is that the energy companies are being able to charge all households needs and households needs to try and flatter their the energy companies sheets , which companies balance sheets, which to me on first reading seems a bit odd , but um, well, thank y
, say freudian ofgem, i should say freudian slip there from ofgem .. um, the permission to charge households an extra £2.33 a month on average. and what that what is that for the energy companies say that is money which they need the energy companies in order to support households who have got big debts on their energy bills . i don't know about energy bills. i don't know about you, but whenever i talk to people down the pub about energy bills , many of them say, well, bills, many of them say,...
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ofgem has announced from april..3, meaning the typical energy bill will now cost £1,690 a yean bill will now cost £1,690 a year, down from almost 2000. it means a fall of £238 a year, or £20 a month . for the latest £20 a month. for the latest stories , sign up to gb news stories, sign up to gb news alerts by scanning the qr code on your screen, or go to gb news. com slash alerts . news. com slash alerts. >> for stunning gold and silver coins, you'll always value rosalind gold proudly sponsors the gb news financial report . the gb news financial report. here's a quick snapshot of today's markets . today's markets. >> the pound will buy you $1.2660 >> the pound will buy you $1.266o and >> the pound will buy you $1.2660 and ,1.1700. the >> the pound will buy you $1.266o and ,1.1700. the price of gold is . £1,594.57 per ounce, of gold is. £1,594.57 per ounce, and the ftse 100 is . at 7689 points. >> rosalind gold proudly sponsors the gb news financial report stay with us here on gb news >> plenty to talk about include
ofgem has announced from april..3, meaning the typical energy bill will now cost £1,690 a yean bill will now cost £1,690 a year, down from almost 2000. it means a fall of £238 a year, or £20 a month . for the latest £20 a month. for the latest stories , sign up to gb news stories, sign up to gb news alerts by scanning the qr code on your screen, or go to gb news. com slash alerts . news. com slash alerts. >> for stunning gold and silver coins, you'll always value rosalind gold...
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it will fall by nearly £300 under the new ofgem price cap.is sees energy prices reach their lowest level in more than two years, not as low as they were, though. pre—pandemic no? >> well, we're joined now by former ceo of energy uk, angela knight . good former ceo of energy uk, angela knight. good to see you this morning, angela. what is this down to? >> well, two things really. i mean, the first is, is that some of those big shocks that we had when the ukraine war, which you've just been showing, started , uh, put enormous started, uh, put enormous pressure on the whole of the world's gas supply. so that's one of the reasons why the price went soaring up . and the second went soaring up. and the second reason and so, of course, come down now as people have got kind of used to that. but the second reason is that the uk has swung round instead of taking its gas suppfies round instead of taking its gas supplies from the east. effectively, we're now taking it from the west. so the combination means that we've steadied out, which is very good news
it will fall by nearly £300 under the new ofgem price cap.is sees energy prices reach their lowest level in more than two years, not as low as they were, though. pre—pandemic no? >> well, we're joined now by former ceo of energy uk, angela knight . good former ceo of energy uk, angela knight. good to see you this morning, angela. what is this down to? >> well, two things really. i mean, the first is, is that some of those big shocks that we had when the ukraine war, which you've...
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ofgem's price cap sets a limit on what can be charged for each unit of energy.you use more, then you pay more. but owing to lower wholesale costs paid by suppliers, there will soon be a sharp drop in the unit price paid for gas and electricity in people's homes. a fall in energy prices will kick in in april when hopefully the weather is a little better. but for those who pay by direct debits, the cost is smoothed out over the year. but for millions of people who use prepayment meters, it comes after a long and expensive winter. charities say the better weather and price drop could provide an opportunity for them to prepare for what's to come later in the year. as the amount you need to top up your meter drops, try and use any spare cash you've got to put aside for winter. put additional money onto the meter so you've got a balance there that you can rely on when winter comes. but we know for lots of people that isn't an option. there isn't spare cash in the budget. it's being used for other things. as direct financial support winds down, the government says it r
ofgem's price cap sets a limit on what can be charged for each unit of energy.you use more, then you pay more. but owing to lower wholesale costs paid by suppliers, there will soon be a sharp drop in the unit price paid for gas and electricity in people's homes. a fall in energy prices will kick in in april when hopefully the weather is a little better. but for those who pay by direct debits, the cost is smoothed out over the year. but for millions of people who use prepayment meters, it comes...
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speaker, as the honourable lady will know, standing charges are a matter for the independent regulator, ofgemoking ofgem, who are currently looking at all of those things as part of a consultation on and more generally, it's this government thatis generally, it's this government that is providing considerable support to families across the country, including in scotland, with their energy bills, and i am sure she will join me in welcoming the recent announcement about the fall in energy bills , bringing them back energy bills, bringing them back to levels we seen to levels that we haven't seen in a long time, on top of the cost of living support that the chancellor so that chancellor has provided, so that everyone the chancellor has provided, so that everythat they the chancellor has provided, so that everythat they need. the help that they need. >> warrington feels , is >> mr warrington feels, is a much loved open space, cherished by local residents and used by the nearby school as playing fields. >> shockingly , peterborough city >> shockingly, peterborough city council proposed a fence off
speaker, as the honourable lady will know, standing charges are a matter for the independent regulator, ofgemoking ofgem, who are currently looking at all of those things as part of a consultation on and more generally, it's this government thatis generally, it's this government that is providing considerable support to families across the country, including in scotland, with their energy bills, and i am sure she will join me in welcoming the recent announcement about the fall in energy bills ,...
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the regulator ofgem has however highlighted that energy debt has reached a record £3.1 billion, and peopler standing charges rise. a body recovered from the thames on monday has been formally identified as abdul shokoor ezedi. the 31—year—old was the suspect in a chemical attack on a mother and her daughters in london. he'd died from drowning. shamima begum, who left the uk as a 15—year—old schoolgirl to join the islamic state group in syria, has lost her latest legal battle to get her british citizenship back. it was stripped on security grounds in 2019 — a decision the court of appeal has now upheld. she is now 2a and still in syria. our home and legal correspondent dominic casciani reports. for nine years, shamima begum has lived with her decision, voluntary or not, to leave home for syria's war zone. she was married to a self—styled islamic state fighter. their three children died, and since the regime collapsed, she's been in a detention camp. back in 2022, the bbc asked her what she would be doing in seven years' time. still be in this camp. really? yeah. you don't think you'll be ho
the regulator ofgem has however highlighted that energy debt has reached a record £3.1 billion, and peopler standing charges rise. a body recovered from the thames on monday has been formally identified as abdul shokoor ezedi. the 31—year—old was the suspect in a chemical attack on a mother and her daughters in london. he'd died from drowning. shamima begum, who left the uk as a 15—year—old schoolgirl to join the islamic state group in syria, has lost her latest legal battle to get her...
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the uk's energy regulator ofgem announces it's lowering the cap on household gas and electicity pricess looking to fill it with a swiftie. (pres) in the last half an hour, shamima begum has lost her latest appeal over the removal of her british citizenship. ms begum travelled to syria to join the islamic state group in 2015 when she was 15. her citizenship was revoked on national security grounds shortly after she was found in a syrian refugee camp in february 2019. she had argued the decision was unlawful because she was a victim of trafficking. it means she remains in syria, with no chance of returning to the uk.
the uk's energy regulator ofgem announces it's lowering the cap on household gas and electicity pricess looking to fill it with a swiftie. (pres) in the last half an hour, shamima begum has lost her latest appeal over the removal of her british citizenship. ms begum travelled to syria to join the islamic state group in 2015 when she was 15. her citizenship was revoked on national security grounds shortly after she was found in a syrian refugee camp in february 2019. she had argued the decision...
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energy regulator ofgem is due to announce the latest price cap tomorrow, with experts predicting it willdrop by £293 a year. that would see the average household bill falling by 15% from just over £1,900 a year to £1,635 from the 1st of april. employers could be sued if they don't make reasonable adjustments for menopausal women in the workplace. the equalities watchdog has issued guidance to companies to clarify their legal obugafions. companies to clarify their legal obligations . symptoms include obligations. symptoms include hot flushes , brain fog and hot flushes, brain fog and difficulty sleeping , which can difficulty sleeping, which can be considered a disability under the 2010 equality act. if it impacts the women's ability to carry out usual day to day activities . women's health activities. women's health minister maria caulfield says adjustments like letting women work from home can really help. >> we are losing women in the workplace to symptoms of the menopause, but my experience i meet lots and lots of employers up and down the country. we're talking about women at the peak
energy regulator ofgem is due to announce the latest price cap tomorrow, with experts predicting it willdrop by £293 a year. that would see the average household bill falling by 15% from just over £1,900 a year to £1,635 from the 1st of april. employers could be sued if they don't make reasonable adjustments for menopausal women in the workplace. the equalities watchdog has issued guidance to companies to clarify their legal obugafions. companies to clarify their legal obligations ....
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it says the jump from £72 million in 2022 was because the regulator ofgem allowed it to recover £500ukraine. while oil and gas firms made record profits when energy prices spiked, suppliers that took on the customers of bust retailers made hefty losses. the number of patients in england waiting more than 12 hours for a bed on a ward after being seen in a&e was 19 times higher this winter than it was before the pandemic, nhs england figures show. the king's fund think—tank said long delays were becoming normalised. our health editor hugh pym is here. hugh, tell us more. health leaders say hospitals are even busier than this time last year and saying at the time that was very pressurised. one result is these long waiting times in accident and emergency for a people being given a bed after a decision to admit. in december and january we have a figure of 98,000 who had waited more than 12 hours, that was no improvement on last year. let us look at what it was if you years ago before the pandemic. the number was 5000 -- before the pandemic. the number was 5000 —— what before the pandemic.
it says the jump from £72 million in 2022 was because the regulator ofgem allowed it to recover £500ukraine. while oil and gas firms made record profits when energy prices spiked, suppliers that took on the customers of bust retailers made hefty losses. the number of patients in england waiting more than 12 hours for a bed on a ward after being seen in a&e was 19 times higher this winter than it was before the pandemic, nhs england figures show. the king's fund think—tank said long...
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the supplier said the jump from £72 million in 2022 was due to regulator ofgem allowing it to recover russia's invasion of ukraine. centrica, british gas's parent company, said its profits fell by i7% to £2.8bn. people are voting to elect new mps in kingswood and wellingborough. the by—elections will decide who'll replace former conservative mps chris skidmore and peter bone. mr skidmore resigned as an mp last month and mr bone had to vacate his seat because of a successful recall petition. results are expected early tomorrow morning. you're live with bbc news. let's turn to the middle east now — and israeli specialforces have raided one of the main hospitals in southern gaza after saying they had credible intelligence that hamas had been holding hostages there. israel described its operation at the nasser hospital in khan younis as "precise and limited." the hospital's director has told the bbc that conditions inside are "catastrophic and very dangerous". our middle east correspondent lucy williamson reports. a medical refuge, turned military target. in nasser hospital, they hunted f
the supplier said the jump from £72 million in 2022 was due to regulator ofgem allowing it to recover russia's invasion of ukraine. centrica, british gas's parent company, said its profits fell by i7% to £2.8bn. people are voting to elect new mps in kingswood and wellingborough. the by—elections will decide who'll replace former conservative mps chris skidmore and peter bone. mr skidmore resigned as an mp last month and mr bone had to vacate his seat because of a successful recall petition....
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the regulator ofgem has announced the energy price cap will fall in april. but many families are still struggling. the search for survivors continues after a huge fire in the spanish city of valencia. questions are being asked about the flammability of the apartment block's cladding. shamima begum, who left the uk to join the islamic state group, has lost her appeal against the removal of her british citizenship. plymouth is preparing to come to a standstill when the military move a huge unexploded world war ii bomb out to sea. lunar history is made as an americam spacecraft becomes the first private craft to land on the moon. and coming up in sportsday later in the hour on bbc news... we'll have all the details of the draw for the last 16 in the europa league and conference league. liverpool will face the czech champions sparta prague. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. energy bills are set to fall to their lowest level for two years from april, under a new price cap set by the regulator. it means a drop of around £238 a year, or around £20
the regulator ofgem has announced the energy price cap will fall in april. but many families are still struggling. the search for survivors continues after a huge fire in the spanish city of valencia. questions are being asked about the flammability of the apartment block's cladding. shamima begum, who left the uk to join the islamic state group, has lost her appeal against the removal of her british citizenship. plymouth is preparing to come to a standstill when the military move a huge...
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the supplier said the jump from £72m in 2022 was due to regulator ofgem allowing it to recover lossese. centrica, british gas's parent company, said its profits fell by 17% to £2.8bn. people are voting to elect new mps in kingswood and wellingborough. the by—elections will decide who'll replace former conservative mps chris skidmore and peter bone. mr skidmore resigned as an mp last month and mr bone had to vacate his seat because of a successful recall petition. you're live with bbc news. the israeli army says its special forces have rated a hospital in southern gaza. the army says it has credible intelligence that hamas held hostages in nasser hospital and that their bodies may still be there. hamas — which the uk and us consider a terrorist organisation — has called israel's claim "lies". israel describes it as a "precise and limited" operation at the site in khan younis. medical sources say israeli forces fired into the hospital, killing a patient and wounding several others. a trauma surgeon has contacted the bbc to say "tanks and snipers" were surrounding the hospital from "all
the supplier said the jump from £72m in 2022 was due to regulator ofgem allowing it to recover lossese. centrica, british gas's parent company, said its profits fell by 17% to £2.8bn. people are voting to elect new mps in kingswood and wellingborough. the by—elections will decide who'll replace former conservative mps chris skidmore and peter bone. mr skidmore resigned as an mp last month and mr bone had to vacate his seat because of a successful recall petition. you're live with bbc news....
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the uk's energy regulator ofgem announces it's lowering the cap on household gas and electicity pricesd the v&a museum has a �*blank space�* in its workforce — and it's looking to fill it with a swiftie. (pres) in the last half an hour, shamima begum has lost her latest appeal over the removal of her british citizenship. ms begum travelled to syria to join the islamic state group in 2015 when she was 15. her citizenship was revoked on national security grounds shortly after she was found in a syrian refugee camp in february 2019. she had argued the decision was unlawful because she was a victim of trafficking. it means she remains in syria, with no chance of returning to the uk. here's dame sue carr, the lady chiefjustice of england and wales, delivering the ruling in the court of appeal. in conclusion, for these reasons, we unanimously dismissed the appeal. it could be argued that the decision on ms begum because my case was harsh. it could also be argued that ms begum is the author of her own misfortune. but it is not for this court to agree or disagree with either a point of view. o
the uk's energy regulator ofgem announces it's lowering the cap on household gas and electicity pricesd the v&a museum has a �*blank space�* in its workforce — and it's looking to fill it with a swiftie. (pres) in the last half an hour, shamima begum has lost her latest appeal over the removal of her british citizenship. ms begum travelled to syria to join the islamic state group in 2015 when she was 15. her citizenship was revoked on national security grounds shortly after she was...
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the energy regulator , ofgem, is due energy regulator, ofgem, is due to announce the latest price caprom just over £1,300 to about £1,600 annually from the start of april . police chiefs start of april. police chiefs are calling for new powers to allow them to instantly disqualify a drink or drug. drivers at the roadside. currently, drivers are only banned after being sentenced in court, but that can take weeks, dunng court, but that can take weeks, during which time they can get back behind the wheel. the national police chiefs council for roads and policing also wants tougher penalties for motorists who kill, while under the influence, including potential murder charges . and potential murder charges. and employers could be sued if they don't make reasonable adjusting for menopausal women in the workplace . face the equalities workplace. face the equalities watchdog has issued guidance to companies to clarify their legal obugafions companies to clarify their legal obligations as symptoms of the menopause include hot flushes, brain fog and difficulty sleeping, which can be considered
the energy regulator , ofgem, is due energy regulator, ofgem, is due to announce the latest price caprom just over £1,300 to about £1,600 annually from the start of april . police chiefs start of april. police chiefs are calling for new powers to allow them to instantly disqualify a drink or drug. drivers at the roadside. currently, drivers are only banned after being sentenced in court, but that can take weeks, dunng court, but that can take weeks, during which time they can get back behind...
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the supplier said the jump from £72 million in 2022 was due to regulator ofgem allowing it to recovershow that the number of patients in england this winter waiting more than 12 hours for a bed in a&e was 19 times higher than it was before the pandemic. as we were just mentioning. you're live with bbc news. let's turn to the middle east now, where the director of nasser hospital in southern gaza has described the situation there as catastrophic after israeli troops raided the facility. he told the bbc conditions at the hospital in khan younis were very dangerous and remaining patients were now piling up in wards. israel has described its operation as precise and limited. it said some bodies of hostages might be inside the hospital. footage shows medical staff working under gunfire, with medical sources telling the bbc israeli troops had fired into a ward killing one patient and wounding several others. lucy williamson reports. a medical refuge, turned military target. in nasser hospital, they hunted for safety to the sounds of destruction, by the light of mobile phones. hospitals are
the supplier said the jump from £72 million in 2022 was due to regulator ofgem allowing it to recovershow that the number of patients in england this winter waiting more than 12 hours for a bed in a&e was 19 times higher than it was before the pandemic. as we were just mentioning. you're live with bbc news. let's turn to the middle east now, where the director of nasser hospital in southern gaza has described the situation there as catastrophic after israeli troops raided the facility. he...
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switching days, ofgem said.itching rates continued to increase each month and it wanted to empower customers to take control of their energy bills as part of an energy suppliers licence , a firm energy suppliers licence, a firm has to switch a customer's electricity or gas supply within five working days from the date of the request . now, the of the request. now, the majority of teenage boys are being exposed to misogynistic content online in, according to new research. data from vodafone, shows that almost 70% of 11 to 14 year old boys have come across posts on social media that promoted prejudice to women or girls . more than two women or girls. more than two thirds of teachers are also saying they've seen a rise in sexist language in the classrooms over the last year , classrooms over the last year, and half of parents say they've heard their sons make inappropriate comments that were degrading about women and girls because the parents say, of what their sons have seen online and their sons have seen online
switching days, ofgem said.itching rates continued to increase each month and it wanted to empower customers to take control of their energy bills as part of an energy suppliers licence , a firm energy suppliers licence, a firm has to switch a customer's electricity or gas supply within five working days from the date of the request . now, the of the request. now, the majority of teenage boys are being exposed to misogynistic content online in, according to new research. data from vodafone,...
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the energy regulator ofgem has announced its lowering the cap on household gas and electicity pricess the lowest level for two years. the energy secretary announced the relief of families a little earlier. let's have a listen. it means that they will be paying the lowest amount for their energy bills in two years. almost £250 of their energy bills this is welcome news and i know it has been a difficult time for the country. we still have things like the cost of living payments and place, £900 for people who are really struggling because we know there are some people are still having a difficult time but, overall, this is good news for people in the country today. let’s people in the country today. let's seak people in the country today. let's s - eak to people in the country today. let's speak to a _ people in the country today. let's speak to a journalist _ people in the country today. let's speak to a journalist and - people in the country today. let's speak to a journalist and former energy and utilities editor and money saving expert. thank you so much for being here in the progr
the energy regulator ofgem has announced its lowering the cap on household gas and electicity pricess the lowest level for two years. the energy secretary announced the relief of families a little earlier. let's have a listen. it means that they will be paying the lowest amount for their energy bills in two years. almost £250 of their energy bills this is welcome news and i know it has been a difficult time for the country. we still have things like the cost of living payments and place, £900...
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ofgem, is due to announce the latest price cap tomorrow, with experts predicting it will drop by £293alling by 15% from just over £1,900 a year. by 15% from just over £1,900 a year . to 1000 £635,000 from the year. to 1000 £635,000 from the start of april. employers could be sued if they don't make reasonable adjustments for menopausal women in the workplace. the equalities . workplace. the equalities. watchdog has issued guidance to companies to clarify their legal obugafions. companies to clarify their legal obligations . symptoms include obligations. symptoms include hot flushes , brain fog and hot flushes, brain fog and difficulty sleeping , which can difficulty sleeping, which can be considered a disability. under the 2010 equality act. if it impacts the women's ability to carry out usual day to day activities. women's health minister maria caulfield says the adjustments . like letting the adjustments. like letting women work from . home can really women work from. home can really help. we are losing women in the workplace to symptoms of the menopause, but my experience i meet lot
ofgem, is due to announce the latest price cap tomorrow, with experts predicting it will drop by £293alling by 15% from just over £1,900 a year. by 15% from just over £1,900 a year . to 1000 £635,000 from the year. to 1000 £635,000 from the start of april. employers could be sued if they don't make reasonable adjustments for menopausal women in the workplace. the equalities . workplace. the equalities. watchdog has issued guidance to companies to clarify their legal obugafions. companies...
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know, standing charges are a matter i standing charges are a matter for the independent regulator, ofgemt about the fall in energy bills bringing them back to levels that we have not seen in a long time, on top of the cost of living support the chancellor has provided, so that everyone in our country gets the help that they need. ~ ~, country gets the help that they need. ~ ., , , ., . need. wellington fields is a much loved open _ need. wellington fields is a much loved open space, _ need. wellington fields is a much loved open space, cherished - need. wellington fields is a much loved open space, cherished by l need. wellington fields is a much i loved open space, cherished by local residents and used by the nearby school as playing fields. shockingly, peterborough city council proposed defence of almost the entire area, rejecting a compromise that most residents and the school are happy with. bizarrely, the local council seems to blame the secretary of state for education, myself and even the prime minister. will my right honourable friend get behind my campaign to save wellington fie
know, standing charges are a matter i standing charges are a matter for the independent regulator, ofgemt about the fall in energy bills bringing them back to levels that we have not seen in a long time, on top of the cost of living support the chancellor has provided, so that everyone in our country gets the help that they need. ~ ~, country gets the help that they need. ~ ., , , ., . need. wellington fields is a much loved open _ need. wellington fields is a much loved open space, _ need....
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under new price cap set by the regulator ofgem.g chocolate. we have chocolate. don't anywhere chocolate. uh, don't go anywhere . neesom. you're with . i'm dawn neesom. you're with gb news, britain's news channel. get the kettle chocolate get the kettle on. chocolate coming up . to win. your are listening to gb news radio 2024, a battleground year , the year the nation year, the year the nation decides as the parties gear up their campaign plans for the next general election , who will next general election, who will be left standing when the british people make one of the biggest decisions of their lives? >> who will rise and who will fall? >> let's find out together . >> let's find out together. >> let's find out together. >> for every moment, the highs , >> for every moment, the highs, the lows, the twists and turns . the lows, the twists and turns. >> we'll be with you for every step of this journey. >> in 2024. gb news is britain's election . election. channel. >> all right. i could tell you what i've just been talking about. t
under new price cap set by the regulator ofgem.g chocolate. we have chocolate. don't anywhere chocolate. uh, don't go anywhere . neesom. you're with . i'm dawn neesom. you're with gb news, britain's news channel. get the kettle chocolate get the kettle on. chocolate coming up . to win. your are listening to gb news radio 2024, a battleground year , the year the nation year, the year the nation decides as the parties gear up their campaign plans for the next general election , who will next...
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the energy regulator, ofgem, is due to announce the latest price cap tomorrow, with experts predictingit will drop by £293 a year. that would see the average household bill falling by 15% from just over £1,900 to about £1,600 annually, from the start of april . for the from the start of april. for the latest stories to sign up for gb news alerts, scan the qr code on the screen or go to gb news. com slash alerts . slash alerts. >> thanks very much for that, polly. i'm michelle dewberry and i'm with you till 7:00 tonight. alongside me, i've got the leader of reform uk, richard tice, and the co—founder of novara media, aaron bastani. good evening, novara media, aaron bastani. good evening , gents to both of good evening, gents to both of you. evening you know the drill as well, don't you, on this programme, it's not just about us three. much about us three. it's very much about you guys at home as well. what's on your mind tonight? you can get touch me all the get in touch with me all the usual vaiews@gbnews.com usual ways. vaiews@gbnews.com is email me or can is how you email me or you c
the energy regulator, ofgem, is due to announce the latest price cap tomorrow, with experts predictingit will drop by £293 a year. that would see the average household bill falling by 15% from just over £1,900 to about £1,600 annually, from the start of april . for the from the start of april. for the latest stories to sign up for gb news alerts, scan the qr code on the screen or go to gb news. com slash alerts . slash alerts. >> thanks very much for that, polly. i'm michelle dewberry...
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cap has gone ofgem energy price cap has gone up.line. the happen in a straight line. the general inflation is general trend of inflation is down. that's why i do think general trend of inflation is down.going; why i do think general trend of inflation is down.going to 'hy i do think general trend of inflation is down.going to get do think general trend of inflation is down.going to get successive we're going to get successive interest rate cuts from 5.25% starting in april or may, after the budget. that's why the tories are playing the long game. if rishi sunak can hold on to power, hold on to his government, then he's going to government, then he's going to go as long as he can before the general election because he thinks interest rate cuts will generate a feel good factor . the generate a feel good factor. the cost of living crisis still very acute for a of our viewers acute for a lot of our viewers and listeners , will ease, and listeners, will ease, and the tories might have a fighting chance least not chance of at least not hu
cap has gone ofgem energy price cap has gone up.line. the happen in a straight line. the general inflation is general trend of inflation is down. that's why i do think general trend of inflation is down.going; why i do think general trend of inflation is down.going to 'hy i do think general trend of inflation is down.going to get do think general trend of inflation is down.going to get successive we're going to get successive interest rate cuts from 5.25% starting in april or may, after the...
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ofgem energy price cap. the regulation of gas and electricity prices .nment stipulated that and that has fed into this inflation number. interestingly, transport costs are actually lower in january this year than they were last year. so there is some sign of lights at the end of the tunnel. as i say, the cost of living crisis is still really difficult for a lot of people, but it is getting easier but still double the rate it should be still double the rates. it should be. let's just have a look at some of the numbers here. i've got them up on a graphic for you. you can see that inflation in january was 4. and then we can see the next line . there's more next line. there's more information there. that's largely because of higher gas and electricity prices. those ofgem energy price cap increase that i mentioned food inflation. that was up at almost 20% this time last year. and it's now down at 7. so food prices in january, roughly 7% higher than the same month last year. and there's those lower transport costs that i mentioned. the government is trying to
ofgem energy price cap. the regulation of gas and electricity prices .nment stipulated that and that has fed into this inflation number. interestingly, transport costs are actually lower in january this year than they were last year. so there is some sign of lights at the end of the tunnel. as i say, the cost of living crisis is still really difficult for a lot of people, but it is getting easier but still double the rate it should be still double the rates. it should be. let's just have a look...
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gas and elec'ofgem, energy price 1th because we had higher gas and elec'ofgem, energy price cap that ofgemood price inflation came down. it did . and inflation came down. it did. and december to january . but on the december to january. but on the year compared to january 2023, food prices are still 7% higher on average. and that that really huns on average. and that that really hurts families that really hurts families, particularly poorer families, particularly poorer families who spend more of their money on food and food. price inflation was almost 20% this time last year. it's down to 7, but still higher than it should be. some parts of the economy are seeing actual falls in prices. one is transport because the price of petrol and diesel compared to this time last year is lower. so transport inflation overall is negative. that means pnces overall is negative. that means prices have actually come down, right. so just to be clear, overall inflation is 4. that doesn't mean prices have come down. it means that prices are 4% higher than they were a year ago, which is lower than it was back
gas and elec'ofgem, energy price 1th because we had higher gas and elec'ofgem, energy price cap that ofgemood price inflation came down. it did . and inflation came down. it did. and december to january . but on the december to january. but on the year compared to january 2023, food prices are still 7% higher on average. and that that really huns on average. and that that really hurts families that really hurts families, particularly poorer families, particularly poorer families who spend more...
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that's because the ofgem energy price cap has been put up and the chancellor will be giving interviewsafter the numbers come out saying, , inflation doesn't saying, oh, inflation doesn't fall a straight it'll fall in a straight line, it'll probably be talking to me, actually. so i think actually. um so i do think inflation is going to go up tomorrow a little bit, but that doesn't mean the general downward isn't still downward trajectory isn't still there. on thursday, when the there. but on thursday, when the tories face these by elections, it could be that at 7:00 on thursday morning, just as the polls those two polls open in those two constituencies, the ons is constituencies, as the ons is releasing gdp numbers on thursday . and they could show thursday. and they could show that , for the first time that britain, for the first time outside covid since 2009, has outside of covid since 2009, has fallen into a recession, with two consecutive quarters of economic growth contraction. if it is a recession, we dropped by 0.1. our gdp in the third quarter. so that's sort of august, july, au
that's because the ofgem energy price cap has been put up and the chancellor will be giving interviewsafter the numbers come out saying, , inflation doesn't saying, oh, inflation doesn't fall a straight it'll fall in a straight line, it'll probably be talking to me, actually. so i think actually. um so i do think inflation is going to go up tomorrow a little bit, but that doesn't mean the general downward isn't still downward trajectory isn't still there. on thursday, when the there. but on...
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uh, come companies, um, advantage , companies, um, taking advantage, shall we say, of and even ofgem.assed on. uh, nobody seems to be saying much about it. but in fairness, the front of the daily express is today and i think this is a particularly deal because as is today and i think this is a pacourse,.y deal because as is today and i think this is a pacourse, particularlyecause as is today and i think this is a pacourse, particularly withse as of course, particularly with water, you , for instance, don't water, you, for instance, don't have any choice. but to buy your water from one place. so an water from one place. so it's an absolute monopoly. think absolute monopoly. and i think this scrutinised better. >> dawn, i to better. >> dawn, i used to work. oh, sorry i you jump. are you okay? >> sorry woke me up there. >> sorry you woke me up there. i'm sorry. ben. yes, ben? yes. i remembered your name in, uh, in yesteryears i was a wee yesteryears when i was a wee lad. still look like a wee >> and i still look like a wee lad, but to work at an lad, but i used to work at an energy compa
uh, come companies, um, advantage , companies, um, taking advantage, shall we say, of and even ofgem.assed on. uh, nobody seems to be saying much about it. but in fairness, the front of the daily express is today and i think this is a particularly deal because as is today and i think this is a pacourse,.y deal because as is today and i think this is a pacourse, particularlyecause as is today and i think this is a pacourse, particularly withse as of course, particularly with water, you , for...
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it could go up to 4.1 or 2 because of the ofgem energy price cap going up at the start of this yeah goingesn't fall in a straight line is astonishingly , is down astonishingly, astonishingly, some members of the monetary policy committee at the monetary policy committee at the bank of england, two of the nine economists that hold that that rates, while six of that decide rates, while six of them to hold rates . them decided to hold rates. that's they held six that's why they were held six three two them three majority. two of them actually voted to raise interest rates, even more, even though inflation is so sharply down from 11% to 4% now. at the end, it was 11% at the end of 2022. i have no idea why anyone could possibly vote to raise interest rates now. anyone that even has a rudimentary grasp of economics and policy making, one brave amendment to the monetary policy committee actually voted to cut rates, which is what i would have done had i been on the monetary policy committee. but look, already interest rates are for mortgages and other personal loans are coming down below the bank
it could go up to 4.1 or 2 because of the ofgem energy price cap going up at the start of this yeah goingesn't fall in a straight line is astonishingly , is down astonishingly, astonishingly, some members of the monetary policy committee at the monetary policy committee at the bank of england, two of the nine economists that hold that that rates, while six of that decide rates, while six of them to hold rates . them decided to hold rates. that's they held six that's why they were held six three...
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the ofgem energy price cap went up at the beginning of april.nual went down actually on an annual bafis. went down actually on an annual basis . food is went down actually on an annual basis. food is up. went down actually on an annual basis. food is up . so basis. food inflation is up. so food prices january were on food prices in january were on average 7% higher than in january 2023. um, so food price inflation is actually higher than general inflation. it's pushing up the overall number. what is true is that food prices in january were lower than they were just in december, but they're still they're still higher than they were were in january 2023. do keep up transport inflation. what's negative inflation mean. —0.5. well that means going down pnces well that means going down prices actually coming down across the transport sector because as any varne driver will tell you, any professional driver will tell you while gas while petrol and diesel. my american proclivities coming in there while petrol and diesel are still eye wateringly expensive
the ofgem energy price cap went up at the beginning of april.nual went down actually on an annual bafis. went down actually on an annual basis . food is went down actually on an annual basis. food is up. went down actually on an annual basis. food is up . so basis. food inflation is up. so food prices january were on food prices in january were on average 7% higher than in january 2023. um, so food price inflation is actually higher than general inflation. it's pushing up the overall number....
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. >> ofgem set to announced the latest price cap and industry experts predict that the regulator willit by about £293 a year . £293 a year. >> the row between the welsh government and farmers over new sustainability policies has intensified. first minister mark drakeford has defended its plan to ask farmers to plant trees on their land in return for cash, arguing it is not up to farmers to decide how subsidies are spent. >> now people across the east midlands will get the chance to elect a regional mayor for the first time, so powers held centrally in westminster can be given to leaders on the local level . level. >> well, many have considered devolution in places like greater manchester and the west midlands to have been a success. other regions are now looking to make decisions on housing, education and transport to be made closer to home. our reporter has the reporter will hollis has the story . story. >> in an election year, the nation's voice is amplified before more choosing a prime minister parts of the country will elect a mayor in the east midlands for the first time. council
. >> ofgem set to announced the latest price cap and industry experts predict that the regulator willit by about £293 a year . £293 a year. >> the row between the welsh government and farmers over new sustainability policies has intensified. first minister mark drakeford has defended its plan to ask farmers to plant trees on their land in return for cash, arguing it is not up to farmers to decide how subsidies are spent. >> now people across the east midlands will get the...