Decided ive got to leave the house with a knife . 11. And the most endangered ape in the world the new species of orangutan, discovered in indonesia. Later in the hour well have sportsday on the bbc news channel, with all the latest reports, results, interviews and features from the bbc sports centre. Good evening. For the first time in over a decade the bank of england has increased Interest Rates and there could be more to follow. Its raising the official bank rate from a record low of 0. 25 to 0. 5 . Its part of the banks attempt to restrain inflation, which is well above the governments target. But some economists believe the decision is wrong and will put greater strain on the economy. The higher rate will mean bigger Monthly Payments for those with variable rate mortgages, but savers will see some benefit, as our economics editor kamal ahmed reports. One small step upwards for Interest Rates, affecting millions of savers and millions of borrowers. Its more expensive if you have a
Michael had the goal. Some people are seeing machiavellian views on the job at such as politics. Politics to an extent is about rewarding loyalty. Is this not an example of that . I do think people are seeing agency on williamsons part. This is a classic theresa may promotion, someone who has worked ha rd promotion, someone who has worked hard and who she trusts and who is not from a private school and we saw that from Karen Bradley and james broken shower with northern ireland. I remember when people spoke about him being the preferred successor rolled all that seems to have died a death along with devolved administration in northern ireland, and he is very much in that model of somebody who is within the inner circle and she has awarded him. I think it is a particularly wise move for him or her but i think your right to say that some people are engaging in this idea that Gavin Williamson is sitting like a james bond villain with this tarantula. I dont think that is what is going on.
Harassment in westminster . And we talked to goldie. Talk. Good evening, and welcome to bbc news. For the first time in over a decade, the bank of england has increased Interest Rates and there could be more to follow. Its raising the official bank rate to 0. 5 . Its part of the banks attempt to restrain inflation which is well above the governments target. But some economists believe the decision is wrong and will put greater strain on the economy. The higher rate will mean bigger Monthly Payments for those with variable rate mortgages but savers will see some benefit, as our economics editor, kamal ahmed, reports. Dad, whats for dinner . One small step upwards for Interest Rates, affecting millions of savers and millions of borrowers. Its more expensive if you have a mortgage, and forjames smith in south london, its time to cut costs. Weve been very lucky without realising it. I think its going to start. It will probably bite more from now on. For so long weve thought, its always goi
The woman reported it to the whips office twice before he was made a shadow cabinet minister. So if that is to be believed, then the whips knew about this. Also eva reported it in december 2015 injune hopkins was appointed to the shadow cabinet. But he had been reprimanded by the office and the leader knew. The report to the Leaders Office was yes, he has been reprimanded, but the matter had been settled and the only information they knew at that stage was that he sent this text saying if only i was a0 years younger. It was only today that the further information came that he sent a text saying he wanted to meet outside the formal Essex University event and crucially only today that the information came through of this very serious Sexual Harassment, a sexual assault, that he had rubbed himself against her and that is why the labour acted immediately. It is only after that Daily Telegraph produced that story that we have had that response from the labour party. So theyre having to be m
In global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Does the iphone x have the x factor for you . At almost 1,000 is itjust too expensive . Tell us what you think. Spains constitutional crisis has ramped up, with thousands of people in catalonia protesting at the detention of 8 Regional Government ministers, sacked over their bid for independence. Theyre accused of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds. The high court in madrid may seek a european arrest warrant for catalonias ousted leader carles puidgemont. Hes in brussels and says he wont return until he and his colleagues are guaranteed a fair trial. This report from the bbcs tom burridge. In the police vans are eight men and women who a week ago ran catalonias government. Now, taken to a prison in madrid. They face serious charges, including rebellion against the spanish state. Ajudge denied them bail. As the news filtered through, their supporters gathered outside the Regional Parliament in barce