the economy is coping with the cost of living crisis when we get first quarter gdp figures in just over an hour s time. it s expected to have continued growing by 0.2% in the first three months of the year. hardly booming, but a far cry from the record breaking recession that the bank of england was predicting six months ago. on thursday, the bank announced a major rethink of its forecasts, saying the uk will now avoid going into recession. but it warned that the battle to get soaring prices under control is taking much longer than expected. the bank also raised its main interest rate again by 0.25%, to 4.5%. that s the 12th rate rise in a row, and it puts the cost of borrowing here in the uk at a 15 year high. the bank is trying to take spending power out of the economy to stop prices rising so fast. inflation is currently running at over 10% a year. that s the highest rate in a0 years, and five times the bank s target of 2%. our economics editor faisal islam reports. red gr
Birthplace we told the british city a little cool. We start off todays show with a visit to the netherlands amsterdam boasts a rich cultural history and some of its tucked away in backyards in the private gardens of seventeenth and eighteenth century canal houses normally visitors wouldnt even know that these spaces exist but once a year during the open garden days event tourists and residents alike can get a glimpse into the secret world here max reporter meghan lee took a closer look. At these private gardens are small oases in the heart of amsterdam they belong to the citys wealthiest residents and once a year homeowners allow visitors to get a sneak peek inside for the open garden days. And i was on hand for the experience. So weve just arrived at our first address lets take a look inside and see what awaits us. Twenty eight private addresses where on this Years Program visitors can catch a quick glimpse into how the home owners live on their way to the garden. Some of them designe
Birthplace we told the british sixteen a little cool. We start off todays show with a visit to the netherlands amsterdam boasts a rich cultural history and some of its tucked away in backyards in the private gardens of seventeenth and eighteenth century canal houses normally visitors wouldnt even know that these spaces exist but once a year during the open godden days event tourists and residents alike can get a glimpse into the secret world reporter meghan lee took a closer look. These private gardens are small oases in the heart of amsterdam they belong to the citys wealthiest residents and once a year homeowners allow visitors to get a sneak peek inside for the open garden days. And i was on hand for the experience. So weve just arrived at our first address lets take a look inside and see what awaits us. Private addresses where on this Years Program visitors can catch a quick glimpse into how the home owners lives on their way to the gardens some of them designed the gardens. Themse
The beatles birthplace we told the british citys a little cool. We start off todays show with a visit to the netherlands amsterdam boasts a rich cultural history and some of its tucked away in backyards in the private gardens of seventeenth and eighteenth century canal houses normally visitors wouldnt even know that these spaces exist but once a year during the open garden days event tourists and residents alike can get a glimpse into the secret world here max reporter meghan lee took a closer look at. These private gardens are small oases in the heart of amsterdam they belong to the citys wealthiest residents and once a year homeowners allowed visitors to get a sneak peek inside for the open garden days. And i was on hand for the experience. So weve just arrived at our first address lets take a look inside and see what awaits us. Private addresses where on this Years Program visitors can catch a quick glimpse into how the home owners live on their way to the gardens some of them desig
Birthplace of the beatles. Attraction and because who is the number one tourist mark. And we kick off todays show in the british capital many tourists come to london wanting to see all the Main Attractions like Buckingham Palace taleb bridge and the houses of parliament but theres a whole other side to london that is usually just known to locals today we want to help you get to know a more personal side of the city so here is a real london a showing you what he thinks are the best bits of the capital. London. Regions canal much is its way north of Central London but its surprising a tranquil canal runs almost parallel to the. The thames. London author bill nash is interested in the more secluded parts of his hometown. In the past ten years. And in particular since the london olympics a lot of the canals around london of being revitalized cleaned up wildlife is being reintroduced and thats a lot of People Living on house boats nash describes the lesser known aspects of the city in his b