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Hamas' armed wing says it will delay the next Israeli hostage release, planned for Saturday, 'until further notice.' It claims obligations on returning displaced civilians, and the provision of aid to Gaza, have been broken.
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Farmers stage tractor protest over inheritance tax. UCB News reporter Peter Wooding has more on this story:
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#Farmers will stage another tractor #protest outside Parliament later. They're continuing their campaign against the government's changes to #inheritancetax rules. MPs will debate the issue today after 148,000 people signed a petition calling for the current exemptions to remain.
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The #Church of England's General #Synod will be meeting later today, for a debate in response to historic #safeguarding failures in the institution. Bishop of #Bristol Vivian Faull explains more about the decision the Church has to make. Listen 🎧:
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The Red Cross is calling for the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners to take place in private. It's after armed Hamas fighters paraded three frail-looking men on a podium before they were released yesterday.
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'Trust and confidence needs to be restored in the Church of England,' following recent safeguarding scandals. That's according to the Bishop in charge of it. UCB News reporter Peter Wooding has this report:
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A team from the Red Cross has arrived in Gaza, ready for the release of the next set of Israeli hostages. Hamas will free three men taken on October 7th in exchange for around 183 Palestinian prisoners. UCB News reporter Peter Wooding has this report:
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Hamas has released the names of three Israeli #hostages it says it'll release tomorrow. They are Eli Sharabi, Ohad ben Ami and Or Levy. The Palestinian militant group says it expects 183 Palestinian prisoners to be released in return.
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The average amount of time that families spend in #temporaryaccommodation has risen by nearly 1/5 since 2020. Jacquie was in temporary housing for nearly 20 years and says authorities don't know how she 'got lost in the system'. Listen🎧:
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The government's being urged to compensate women impacted by the #meshscandal, a year after a report by @PSCommissioner. Ministers promise an update at the 'earliest opportunity.' You can read Dr Henrietta Hughes' report here:
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Women & girls who "bravely" reported sexual abuse and coercive behaviour by late minister David Fletcher have been offered support by @oxforddiocese. The church says police are treating allegations made after Makin Review into John Smyth as a crime - info:
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Charity @mariecurieuk says the UK must prioritise palliative care, as figures show 80% of end-of-life care spending goes on hospitals. Listen🔊:
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A plane, carrying 10 people, has gone missing in Alaska. The Bering Air flight lost contact on its flight from Unalakleet to Nome on Thursday afternoon. Officials say they are trying to work out its last known position.
Local media are reporting a Bering Air flight is overdue at Nome and search & rescue efforts are now underway. #8E445 departed Unalakleet at 23:38 UTC (14:38 local) Last position received at 00:16 UTC 64.330212, -164.02679 5,300 feet
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Donald Trump has put financial & visa sanctions on @IntlCrimCourt - accusing the court that issued arrest warrants for Israel's @Netanyahu and a Hamas commander of "illegitimate and baseless actions" targeting America & Israel. Image: oliver de la haye -
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Today is #internationaldayofzerotoleranceforFGM. With more than 200 million girls and women who've undergone FGM worldwide, @WorldVisionUK say today's an opportunity to raise awareness. Listen🔊:
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Nearly 8 years after the disaster, @AngelaRayner's announced plans to demolish #Grenfell Tower. Some survivors and bereaved family members say they feel ignored by the consultation process. Listen to our report🎧:
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#Christians who practise their #faith at least weekly give away almost five times the UK monthly #giving average. That's according to the Generosity Report for 2025, from @stewardshipnews. Read ⤵️
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