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Service personnel prohibited from travelling to Ukraine, MoD says

Service personnel prohibited from travelling to Ukraine, MoD says

The MoD statement comes amid reports that soldiers may have gone to join the fight in Ukraine.

Ministers considering new fracking steps while seeking to phase out Russian oil

Ministers considering new fracking steps while seeking to phase out Russian oil

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, has been under a ‘moratorium’ for over two years.

Civil case against Andrew comes to a close after settlement is paid

Civil case against Andrew comes to a close after settlement is paid

A joint order was filed on Tuesday to dismiss the case against Andrew brought by Virginia Giuffre in New York.

Coca-Cola, Starbucks and McDonald’s suspend operations in Russia

Coca-Cola, Starbucks and McDonald’s suspend operations in Russia

The major brands have announced the move in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Lib Dems accuse ministers of moving too slowly on Russian oil import ban

Lib Dems accuse ministers of moving too slowly on Russian oil import ban

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng announced on Tuesday that UK will phase out the import of Russian oil and oil products by the end of the year.

Apple ‘looking to dominate budget smartphone market’ with new iPhone SE

Apple ‘looking to dominate budget smartphone market’ with new iPhone SE

The new affordable version of the iPhone SE has some of the same features

Aid truck prepares to leave Northern Ireland destined for Ukraine

Aid truck prepares to leave Northern Ireland destined for Ukraine

Paul Doherty said their priority is to get the aid to the people of Ukraine as quickly and safely as possible.

Apple reveals new ‘affordable’ iPhone SE

Apple reveals new ‘affordable’ iPhone SE

The new phone will go on sale on March 18 alongside a new iPad Air and a high-powered Mac Studio desktop computer.

Spotify provides update after users were logged out of the streaming platform

Spotify provides update after users were logged out of the streaming platform

The streaming giant has not yet confirmed the cause of the issue.

Judge who chaired tribunal into claims of Garda/IRA collusion dies

Judge who chaired tribunal into claims of Garda/IRA collusion dies

Judge Peter Smithwick died on Tuesday and is set to be laid to rest following a funeral service in Co Kilkenny on Friday.

No plans to set up UK visa processing centre for Ukrainian refugees in Calais

No plans to set up UK visa processing centre for Ukrainian refugees in Calais

Government officials intend to redirect those seeking sanctuary to a small “pop-up” visa application centre in Lille

‘Serial bully’ and ‘liar’ John Bercow insists he has nothing to apologise for

‘Serial bully’ and ‘liar’ John Bercow insists he has nothing to apologise for

The former Commons Speaker refused to make any ‘faux apologies’ despite a damning report by Parliament’s Independent Expert Panel.

Bob Geldof among line-up for fundraising event in support of Ukraine

Bob Geldof among line-up for fundraising event in support of Ukraine

Funds raised from the event on Wednesday will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal.

Here is what Ukrainian President Zelensky said during historic Parliament speech

Here is what Ukrainian President Zelensky said during historic Parliament speech

The House was packed to listen to the Ukrainian leader.

‘Reform is essential’ – Sajid Javid sets out his vision for the NHS

‘Reform is essential’ – Sajid Javid sets out his vision for the NHS

The Health Secretary set out his plans to reform care.

More university strikes could take place ‘throughout 2022’ and stop graduations

More university strikes could take place ‘throughout 2022’ and stop graduations

Staff could prevent students from graduating through a marking and assessment boycott next term.

Sheeran: I wasn’t trying to intimidate songwriters over row – just clear my name

Sheeran: I wasn’t trying to intimidate songwriters over row – just clear my name

The star insisted he is “a songwriter, I write songs, that’s it,” as he faced questions over the creation of hit 2017 hit Shape Of You.

Proposed ‘licence to practise’ checks for police officers branded ‘unnecessary’

Proposed ‘licence to practise’ checks for police officers branded ‘unnecessary’

The Police Federation of England and Wales, which represents rank-and-file officers, said it was ‘against’ the idea.

Deli owner overwhelmed by public’s response to Ukraine appeal

Deli owner overwhelmed by public’s response to Ukraine appeal

Monica Rawson said she first made the appeal for donations after she was left “heartbroken” by scenes from the war-torn country.

Javid says UK has sent more medical supplies to Ukraine than any other country

Javid says UK has sent more medical supplies to Ukraine than any other country

During a speech at the Royal College of Physicians, Sajid Javid answered questions about how the UK is helping to support Ukrainians.

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