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Tell Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine ‘atrocities’, No 10 urges China’s Xi Jinping

Tell Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine ‘atrocities’, No 10 urges China’s Xi Jinping

The Chinese leader arrived in Moscow on a three-day visit on Monday.

Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing, says IPCC

Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing, says IPCC

Extreme heat is already killing people around the world while increasing disease, displacement and loss of livelihood and culture, scientists say.

Man charged over fatal dog attack on pensioner

Man charged over fatal dog attack on pensioner

Darren Pritchard will appear at Dudley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Supreme Court finds analysis of Patrick Quirke’s computer was ‘unlawful’

Supreme Court finds analysis of Patrick Quirke’s computer was ‘unlawful’

An examination of the computer revealed information which was relied on by the prosecution.

Fears mount over ‘inevitable’ UK job losses at Credit Suisse after UBS takeover

Fears mount over ‘inevitable’ UK job losses at Credit Suisse after UBS takeover

Swiss bank UBS said it plans to run down the investment bank division of Credit Suisse as part of its merger plans.

Bank shares slide as Credit Suisse rescue takeover shakes traders

Bank shares slide as Credit Suisse rescue takeover shakes traders

The FTSE 100 dropped by almost 2% to its lowest since November on Monday but recovered back to positive territory during a choppy session.

Minimum unit pricing for alcohol linked to ‘significant’ reduction in deaths

Minimum unit pricing for alcohol linked to ‘significant’ reduction in deaths

Research published in The Lancet suggested 156 deaths a year in Scotland have been saved by the policy.

Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Here’s what you need to know

Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Here’s what you need to know

The former prime minister is expected to offer a robust defence when he appears before MPs to give evidence.

National Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering colour photographer

National Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering colour photographer

The exhibition will showcase the range of sitters who Yevonde photographed, from the royal family to film stars.

Broadband firms asked to ‘urgently’ cancel price hikes for vulnerable customers

Broadband firms asked to ‘urgently’ cancel price hikes for vulnerable customers

Millions of broadband and mobile phone customers can expect to face monthly bill increases of at least 14% from April.

Casey report: Met Police may have more officers like Couzens and Carrick

Casey report: Met Police may have more officers like Couzens and Carrick

A review by Baroness Louise Casey found the Metropolitan Police failed to protect the public from police officers who abuse women.

Ofwat tightens rules over water company dividend payouts

Ofwat tightens rules over water company dividend payouts

The Government said it backs the regulator’s new proposed powers.

DUP MP to vote against new Brexit deal and says party colleagues set to do same

DUP MP to vote against new Brexit deal and says party colleagues set to do same

Ian Paisley spoke out ahead of the first Commons vote on an element of the Windsor Framework agreed by the EU and UK.

Food tsar blames Conservative ideology on obesity inaction as he quits

Food tsar blames Conservative ideology on obesity inaction as he quits

Henry Dimbleby quit following frustration at Tory inaction on the issue of obesity

Shortfall in pothole repair budgets hits new high, research shows

Shortfall in pothole repair budgets hits new high, research shows

Councils in England and Wales said they only received two-thirds of what they needed during the current financial year to tackle potholes.

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company devices

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company devices

The app, owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance, has beens banned on Government phones amid fears of sensitive data being accessed.

England’s newest whisky distillery and Anglo-Saxon museum opens

England’s newest whisky distillery and Anglo-Saxon museum opens

The £16m Ad Gefrin attraction in Wooler, Northumberland, has created 50 full-time jobs following a major investment by the Ferguson family.

Self-harm images online ‘can trigger young people to hurt themselves’

Self-harm images online ‘can trigger young people to hurt themselves’

A new study found a link between young people viewing self-harm material and harm but further studies are needed.

Cambridge University’s economic contribution ‘four times that of Premier League’

Cambridge University’s economic contribution ‘four times that of Premier League’

Analysis of economic impact found the university adds nearly £30 billion to the UK economy every year.

Kate Forbes ‘very confident’ in SNP leadership process

Kate Forbes ‘very confident’ in SNP leadership process

The result is due to be announced on March 27.

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