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Exports to Russia fell to 18-year low in April as sanctions hit

Exports to Russia fell to 18-year low in April as sanctions hit

Fuel exports to Europe also rose during the month, according to official data.

Shrinking economy in April puts recession fears back in spotlight

Shrinking economy in April puts recession fears back in spotlight

Economists believe a technical recession may yet be avoided, but the cost-of-living crisis has worsened the growth outlook for this year and next.

Johnson defends food strategy amid criticism from Government’s own lead adviser

Johnson defends food strategy amid criticism from Government’s own lead adviser

The Prime Minister denied the plan fails to tackle obesity and said the best way to lose weight was to “eat less” as he visited a farm in Cornwall.

Ballymurphy families settle civil cases against Ministry of Defence

Ballymurphy families settle civil cases against Ministry of Defence

A High Court judge said the settlement represented the end of a long process for the families.

Boris Johnson says plan to amend Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not a big deal’

Boris Johnson says plan to amend Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not a big deal’

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said the plan would “ratchet up” tension and breach the UK’s international commitments.

Man pleads guilty to murdering teenager Lily Sullivan in Pembroke

Man pleads guilty to murdering teenager Lily Sullivan in Pembroke

The 18-year-old’s body was found in the Mill Pond area on December 17 last year.

Bus operator Go-Ahead in talks with two suitors over takeover

Bus operator Go-Ahead in talks with two suitors over takeover

Shares in the company surged by more than 20% after the moves were confirmed, taking its market valuation to over £620 million.

Sir Keir Starmer being investigated over possible breaches of MPs’ rules

Sir Keir Starmer being investigated over possible breaches of MPs’ rules

The Labour leader is facing an investigation by Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Kathryn Stone.

UK must ’embrace new technologies’ to grow economy, Chancellor says

UK must ’embrace new technologies’ to grow economy, Chancellor says

Rishi Sunak was speaking as he opened London Tech Week.

One in four scam victims is aged 21 to 30, says Barclays

One in four scam victims is aged 21 to 30, says Barclays

Smartphones are among the most common type of item fraudsters advertise, the bank is warning.

Anton Du Beke hails Strictly special at Buckingham Palace as ‘brilliant’ idea

Anton Du Beke hails Strictly special at Buckingham Palace as ‘brilliant’ idea

The flagship BBC series could host its semi or quarter-finals at the palace.

Johnson defends Rwanda plan ‘teething problems’ ahead of double legal challenge

Johnson defends Rwanda plan ‘teething problems’ ahead of double legal challenge

The Prime Minister said the policy is necessary to stop illegal people-smuggling rackets on either side of the Channel.

Arena bombing survivor climbs mountain in wheelchair

Arena bombing survivor climbs mountain in wheelchair

Martin Hibbert wanted to ‘move mountains’ to get more help for disabled people

SNP minister and former Scottish Labour leader marry

SNP minister and former Scottish Labour leader marry

Kezia Dugdale was Scottish Labour leader between 2015 and 2017.

New record petrol prices hike pressure on Government to cut duty again

New record petrol prices hike pressure on Government to cut duty again

Figures from data firm Experian show the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts reached a new high of 185.0p on Sunday.

Coveney warns Truss that protocol legislation will ‘deeply damage’ relationships

Coveney warns Truss that protocol legislation will ‘deeply damage’ relationships

Simon Coveney said the new Bill ‘marks a particular low point in the UK’s approach to Brexit’.

Thousands of tons of paper and card ablaze at recycling plant

Thousands of tons of paper and card ablaze at recycling plant

More than 100 firefighters were involved in tackling the flames at one stage.

Man charged with murder after 15-year-old boy stabbed to death

Man charged with murder after 15-year-old boy stabbed to death

Suleman Altaf is accused of killing Jakub Szymanski in Miles Platting, as well as the attempted murder of the teenager’s mother, Katarzyna Bastek.

Crops being wasted on British farms despite food bank woes, industry boss says

Crops being wasted on British farms despite food bank woes, industry boss says

Minette Batters said there was an ‘absolute crisis’, meaning food was being ploughed back into land on farms.

UK economy contracts in April as costs crunch sends Covid recovery into reverse

UK economy contracts in April as costs crunch sends Covid recovery into reverse

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product fell by 0.3% in April, following a fall of 0.1% in March.

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