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we begin with the turmoil on financial markets — today, the pound sterling continues to languish against the us dollar and several other currencies. the slide in its value was triggered by last weeks mini budget, with its controversial package of tax cuts. lets get historical for a moment. we have records for sterling against the dollar going back through history, and in the early hours of monday morning it reached an all time low — that is since the creation of the us currency in ...

round of rail strikes. you are watching bbc news. now on bbc news, review 2022 — the war in ukraine. over the next half an hour we will chronicle russias invasion and tell the story of the conflict which has seen many thousands of people killed or wounded — and millions of others displaced. the story of the war is told by our correspondent paul adams — and a warning you may find some of his programme distressing. translation: a decision has been taken about a special— military ...

with the regional governor blaming russia. a warning that petrol prices could rise after global oil producer opec agrees it will reduce output. the home office suspends an immigration official and former met officer after a bbc investigation reveals hed been posting racist content on whatsapp. hello, thanks for joining hello, thanks forjoining us. breaking news to bring in the last few minutes. police say that at least 20 people are dead, many of them children following a mass shooting...

nurses across the uk are balloted for strike action for the first time in the 106 year history of the royal couege in the 106 year history of the royal college of nursing. matilda the musical opens this years london film festival. manchester united travel to cyprus tonight in the europa league. but after sitting out in their defeat to city, will ronaldo take to the pitch later? good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at 0ne. at least 38 people, including more than 20 children — ha...

its thursday, the 6th of october. our main story. hundreds of thousands of nurses across the uk are being asked if theyre willing to walk out over pay. the royal college of nursing is balloting its members for strike action for the first time in the unions 106—year history. the rcn wants a payrise of 5% above inflation, but no uk nation has offered close to that. our correspondent, caroline davies, has more. through the darkest days of the pandemic, the uks nurses were some of the na...

tonights angle. now, how often have we seen the press try kind of pretend that religious americans are part of a fringe movement? liberals warn of christian nationalism and even link the faithful to domestic terrorism. now, these same elites relish seeing headlines like this. christianity in the u.s. is quickly shrinking and theyre gleeful to report that millennials are turning against organized religion. and if you are someone who offers thoughts and prayers after tragedies, well, the...

westminster to pay respects in person at the site of queen elizabeths coffin. they are accompanied by dr. jill biden, the first lady. in jane hardly the u.s. ambassador. signing a condolence book. the condolence book he also spoke afterwards about what the queen meant to him. they last saw each other in cornwall just a year ago at the g7. he said she reminded him of her mother. his mother, rather. >> the ones who stand out in your mind are those whose relationship and interaction with ...

moment of silence for the queen. as they prepare for the state funeral of their beloved monarch. president biden right now paying his condolences before heading to a reception. with the new king. were also keeping an eye on fiona. now a hurricane taking aim at puerto rico. a live report on that ahead. and a political firestorm over the busing of migrants by red state governors exploding on the sunday shows. and a defiant donald trump making accusations and throwing out threats at a ral...

cup, the premier league returns. on a busy boxing day with the leaders arsenal looking to go eight points clear of manchester city if they beat west ham. its going to turn much colder for many as this boxing day, showers around as well, which could turn wintry towards north—western areas. all of the details throughout the programme. its monday the 26th december. our main story. police are appealing for information after a gunman shot dead a 26—year—old woman in merseyside on chri...

and israel election officials confirm benjamin netanyahu and his far—right allies as the winners in tuesdays vote — hes set to return for a record sixth term as prime minister. the bank of england has warned that the uk is facing its longest recession since records began, as it raised interest rates by the most in 33 years. the 0.75% point rise — the eighth consecutive hike — takes uk rates to 3%, meaning higher mortgage bills for many homeowners. the bank of englands move matc...