Food prices were the main reason for the fall it is slightly less than had been expected. Inflation has been gradually coming down since its peak 18 months ago. 0ur chief economics correspondent, dharshini david, reports. From the moment her day starts, higher prices are taking their toll on sam, who cares for adults with learning difficulties. Water is nearly 9 more expensive than a year ago. Energy bills are down 18 long awaited relief for many. Food and drink, however, is up 4 overall. Milk is cheaper, as you may have noticed, but that could be overshadowed by the likes of sugar, which is 14 dearer. Sams had pay rises, but she is forgoing things from haircuts to eye tests to make ends meet. I have thought about leaving for a better paid job, but i love myjob, im very passionate about myjob and its actually not a job, its a vocation. Inflation has lowered considerably from its peak, helped by lower energy and food prices on a global basis. Also, the impact of higher interest rates. A
Good evening. What is the true cost in blood on the battlefield to russia of Vladimir Putins decision to invade ukraine . Well, a bbc investigation, alongside the independent russian website mediazona, reveals that more than 50,000 russian soldiers have died so far in the war. The official kremlin figure is much lower. In truth, the dead on both sides pile up. Overnight, a Russian Missile attack killed several people in the northern ukrainian city of chernihiv. More than 70 others were injured. Meanwhile, president zelensky, has called again for ukraine to get the same International Military support as israel. Lawmakers in america have now confirmed theyll soon be voting on a massive aid package. More on russias war dead in a moment, but first James Waterhouse is live in kyiv for us tonight. Clive, there is nothing new about russia launching widespread Missile Attacks on ukraine, but there are four key had some disturbing familiarity is where moscow is once again targeting the countrys
Talk to locals for their reaction and the local newspaper editor whos making sure that this goes ahead every year. Doesnt that stir the soul . Thats all coming up in your next hour . Welcome to the show. Next hour . Welcome to the show. Its an absolute pleasure to have your company. Its an absolute pleasure to have your company. Doesnt that have your company. Doesnt that Saint Georges flag stir your soul . Well, it does if youre english, at any rate. And yet we see so few of them these days, dont we. That is nottingham Market Square will be live there in about half an hours time. When that picture posted when that picture was posted this it was this morning, i thought it was a fake. Normally we see pride flags, flags, black lives flags, trans flags, black lives matter flags , disability matter flags, Disability Awareness flags, you name it. Nottingham hoists the flag to a cause. But this took me by surprise. Wow. A Saint Georges flag in england, only six days away from Saint Georges da
Michelle, thank you and good evening to you. Well, the top story tonight from the gb newsroom is that mps have rejected all amendments to the governments rwanda bill suggested by the house of lords. Lets show you live pictures of the Upper Chamber. The rejected legislation is back there, and its understood. And labour its understood. And labour peers will apparently back two of those amendments tonight. If they pass, mps will then consider them in the commons this coming monday. Full coverage of that, of course. Right here. Gp news and the Prime Minister has put on record hes committed to getting flights off the ground to rwanda by end of the spring. Well, by the end of the spring. Well, in other news today, sir keir starmer has accused the Prime Minister of dodging questions over cutting nhs and Pension Funding to cover the cost of eventually scrapping national insurance. Speaking during Prime Ministers questions today, the labour leader criticised the conservatives for what he called
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