Five Minutes Spare

Budget 2023: Universal credit claimants to get more childcare cost helpThe announcement in next week’s Budget is part of government plans to encourage people back to work. BBC News – Business

Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its historyProtests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks. BBC News – Middle East

Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apologyMexico’s gangs adopt a warped code of ethics – and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Turkey earthquake: Istanbul residents fear homes will collapseAfter quakes in Turkey’s south claimed 50,000 lives, the race is on to protect its biggest city. BBC News – Europe

Gary Lineker: BBC boss Tim Davie 'sorry' after sport disruption in Lineker rowFootball coverage was severely impacted by a staff walk-out in support of the Match of the Day host. BBC News – UK

Oscars 2023: Who will win and how to watch the ceremonyCate Blanchett is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. BBC News – US & Canada

Paying for prayer: I went into debt, trying to secure a miracleThe cost-of-living crisis is prompting people to borrow, in order to pay pastors to pray for them. BBC News – Africa

LSD – A Guide to the UK's Predecimal Currency What is LSD? Have you any interest in LSD? No, I am not talking about the potent psychedelic drug (i.e. acid) that is widely […]

Silicon Valley Bank: Trading halted for firm behind global share slumpSilicon Valley Bank’s scramble to raise money has sparked industry panic. BBC News – Business

Israeli mass protests against reforms block roads and airportDemonstrators converge on Ben Gurion airport to try to stop the prime minister flying to Rome. BBC News – Middle East