Now playing Next Economy How having children has turned into 'financial suicide' in the UK The number of parents getting into debt to cover childcare costs in the UK has risen by a third over the past 12 months, according to a new survey. 23/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. UK blames Brussels as it pulls out of Energy Charter Treaty The UK government has announced its withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty, blaming EU infighting for scuppering efforts to reform the post-Cold War treaty that was intended to protect investments in petroleum-rich post-Soviet states, but has mainly been used to sue western European governments. 22/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Breathtaking: The pandemic medical from inside the NHS A new British drama looks at life inside the nation’s health service during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. 22/02/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom King Charles III banknotes to enter circulation in June 2024 New banknotes will be issued solely to substitute worn ones and to accommodate any rise in demand for banknotes. 21/02/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news ‘UK Office’ actor Ewen MacIntosh has died, aged 50 The Welsh actor and comedian was best known for starring in Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s wildly successful sitcom ‘The Office’ between 2001 and 2003. 21/02/2024
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Now playing Next Economy UK public sector net borrowing rises: What does it mean for taxes? Increases in income tax, corporation tax and national insurance collections contributed to January’s total public sector receipts. 21/02/2024
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Now playing Next United Kingdom Prince William calls for an end to fighting in Gaza soon Heir to the throne's statement is a highly unusual intervention by the royal family's standards. 20/02/2024
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Now playing Next Travel News Why are London’s newly named underground lines controversial? Reactions have been a mix of incredulity over one line's name and dry British humour mocking the announcement. 16/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News UK and Latvia lead coalition to provide thousands of drones to Ukraine Latvia's defence minister Andris Sprūds said the coalition would set a goal of delivering a million drones to Ukraine. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Antisemitic incidents in the UK reach new high, new data shows The war in Gaza appears to have triggered an alarming spike in threats against Jews and Jewish institutions regardless of their relationship to the state of Israel. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK enters recession as economy shrinks: Will the BoE cut rates sooner? An economy is widely considered to enter a technical recession following two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, which is usually measured by GDP. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Food and Drink Britain's beloved tea supplies threatened by Red Sea Houthi attacks Fear is building among tea lovers in Britain this week following news that there could be a shortage in supplies because of US-UK military strikes against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. So how did Europe fall in love with the black stuff? 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Paying your dues in the UK: How to save money on taxes Schemes such as the Married Couple's Allowance and pension tax relief could help UK taxpayers save money. 15/02/2024