Savers ‘missing out on better rates’
Experts say millions could get a better return on savings by switching deals irrespective of the Bank rate rise. BBC News – Business
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Osama Bin Laden: Mother Alia Ghanem remembers ‘good child’
Alia Ghanem gives her first interview, saying she was “upset” that her son became al-Qaeda leader. BBC News – Middle East
Chile bans plastic bags for businesses
It is the first South American country to enact a ban – and businesses flouting it will be fined $ 370. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Denmark veil ban: First woman charged for wearing niqab
She is the first to be fined under controversial new legislation banning full face coverings in public. BBC News – Europe
Surgeons’ ‘toxic’ rows added to mortality rate, says report
A report into the cardiac unit at a London hospital said the team was consumed by a “dark force”. BBC News – UK
Harvey Weinstein seeks to dismiss case based on accuser’s emails
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers cite “warm” emails the producer received from an accuser. BBC News – US & Canada