we start here in the uk where the bank of england has given its bleakest forecast in recent memory a prolonged recession is on the way, starting this autumn and continuing all of next year and into 202a. if accurate, it would be the longest downturn for the uk economy since the financial criss in 2008. inflation is predicted to hit more than 13%, driven by the sharp rise in energy bills. and in an effort to rein in soaring prices, the bank has raised interest rates by the most in 27 years, piling more pressure on households. 0ur economics editor faisal islam reports. as the essentials, from fuel to food, continue to surge in price, with little sign of an end, hitting every household in the country, eventually the entire economy too will actually begin to shrink, a recession now predicted for britain. at the bank of england the governor presented the grim news with troubling charts, almost all heading in the wrong direction. gdp growth in the uk has slowed and the economy is
Leads are they going to be telling us about. , ~ y. ,. Lets get more on Birmingham City council, europes biggest local authority, effectively filing for bankruptcy. It has issued a section 4 notice, which prevents all but essential spending. Earlier this year, the council began talks with the government after revealing it was struggling with outgoings including equal pay claims and the implementation of a new it system. This is what the deputy head of the council, Sharon Thompson had to say earlier today. As you all now know, the section 151 office of Fiona Greenway has formally issued a section 4 notice to the government, advising that the council is unable to close its budget gap in the year ahead. As a consequence, some reports scheduled for this meeting today have been deferred, or will be deferred, but i want to stress that despite the significant challenges that we face, we will prioritise Core Services that our residents rely on. We can speak now to stuart hoddinott, a Senior Re
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On supermarkets, banks and online retailers. The United States are the latest country to call for the postponement of the olympics. The British Olympic Association are also expected this afternoon to ask for the games to be called off. Good morning. Today for england and wales, largely dry and sunny. For scotla nd wales, largely dry and sunny. For scotland and Northern Ireland, more cloud, windier and there is some rain. Ill have all the details coming up. Good morning to you. Its tuesday, march 24th. Our top story the Prime Minister declared a National Emergency last night as he announced drastic restrictions on daily life to combat the spread of coronavirus. He warned that without a Huge National effort the nhs will not be able to cope and more people will die. You can now only leave your home for very specific reasons. They are to shop for basic neccessities such as food and medicine. You can go outside for only one form of exercise a day, alone or with members of your household. Al