BBC Newsflipped into WorldNowBenin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda groupBBC News - Mansur AbubakarBenin's government has admitted that 54 soldiers were killed by suspected jihadists in the country's north last week near the borders with Burkina Faso and Niger. The authorities had previously said that only eight soldiers were killed. The revised figure makes it the deadliest known attack since …
BBC Newsflipped into Top Stories1 hour agoAston Villa to expand ground to over 50,000 capacityBBC News - Sean KearnsAston Villa have announced plans to take Villa Park's capacity to over 50,000 by redeveloping the North Stand. The club will completely refurbish the North Stand, increasing the number of available seats from about 5,000 to 12,000. With smaller upgrades to the other three stands, Villa say the …
BBC Newsflipped into Politics1 hour agoPrescott's son to run London Marathon for dementiaBBC NewsThe son of John Prescott is running the London Marathon to raise money for dementia research in memory of his father. The former deputy prime minister died at the age of 86 in November 2024 after living with Alzheimer's disease for a number of years. David Prescott said as well as fundraising, he was …
BBC Newsflipped into Politics1 hour agoEd Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricingBBC News - Sam FrancisEnergy secretary Ed Miliband is "considering" plans to introduce regional pricing for power that would give discounts to homes near infrastructure. On Thursday, the Daily Telegraph reported the government was "poised" to implement zonal pricing, which would split the country's single national power …
BBC Newsflipped into PoliticsFeb 7If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?BBC News - Mark PoyntingEnergy bills rose by 6% for a typical family in April, following an announcement from the regulator Ofgem. But Labour pledged in its manifesto: "We will save families hundreds of pounds on their bills, not just in the short term, but for good." It also promised bills would come down by "up to £300 …
BBC Newsflipped into Top Stories2 hours agoNewcastle's Howe back at work after hospital stayBBC News - BBC SportNewcastle United manager Eddie Howe has returned to work following a stay in hospital. Howe, 47, was diagnosed with pneumonia earlier this month after being admitted to hospital having felt unwell for a number of days, but is now back overseeing matters at the training ground. Assistant manager Jason …
