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Government accused of ‘strangling life out of’ Transport for London despite deal

Government accused of ‘strangling life out of’ Transport for London despite deal

A union leader accused the Government of ‘strangling the life’ out of Transport for London.

Use Russia sanctions cash to mitigate rise in energy prices, says Lib Dem leader

Use Russia sanctions cash to mitigate rise in energy prices, says Lib Dem leader

Sir Ed Davey was speaking to journalists during a visit to Scotland.

Ukrainians voice outrage in second day of protest outside Russian consulate

Ukrainians voice outrage in second day of protest outside Russian consulate

They sang the Ukrainian anthem and held signs condemning Vladimir Putin outside the building in Edinburgh.

‘A giant crime against all people’: Fear in Kharkiv after Russian shelling

‘A giant crime against all people’: Fear in Kharkiv after Russian shelling

The streets of Kharkiv are empty while many have abandoned their homes and sought safety in subway stations.

It is Johnson, not Putin, who has gone ‘full tonto’, Russian official suggests

It is Johnson, not Putin, who has gone ‘full tonto’, Russian official suggests

Maria Zakharova said ‘similar adjectives’ to those used about the Russian leader could be directed at Britain’s PM.

Iceland and Estonia join calls for Russia Eurovision ban after Ukraine invasion

Iceland and Estonia join calls for Russia Eurovision ban after Ukraine invasion

The event has said it intends to allow Russia to compete in May.

Lush closes Ukraine stores as invasion takes hold

Lush closes Ukraine stores as invasion takes hold

The boss of the cosmetics brand said staff in the country are safe but stores have been closed.

Cable going on Salmond show an error of judgment, Lib Dem leader says

Cable going on Salmond show an error of judgment, Lib Dem leader says

The former Lib Dem leader said the interview had ‘nothing to do with the security situation and Ukraine’.

Harry Styles’s stalker in court accused of forcing her way into star’s home

Harry Styles’s stalker in court accused of forcing her way into star’s home

Diana Tarazaga-Orero was found guilty of stalking in 2019 and banned from going near the singer.

West’s sanctions misaligned with urgency of Ukraine crisis, expert warns

West’s sanctions misaligned with urgency of Ukraine crisis, expert warns

The action from the West is ‘asymmetric’ with Russian aggression, as its sanctions will only ‘bite’ in a matter of weeks and months, a professor says.

Johnson considers sanctions on Putin’s ‘inner circle’ as air strikes hit Kyiv

Johnson considers sanctions on Putin’s ‘inner circle’ as air strikes hit Kyiv

The Prime Minister discussed fresh measures with allies on Friday.

Photographer guilty of sexually assaulting aspiring actress 10 years ago

Photographer guilty of sexually assaulting aspiring actress 10 years ago

Pascal Molliere exploited the woman during an hour-long photoshoot at a warehouse in west London in 2010.

Government puts pressure on BP over Russian interests

Government puts pressure on BP over Russian interests

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng spoke to BP’s boss to raise concerns over the company’s 20% stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft.

‘Predatory’ day tripper admits murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa

‘Predatory’ day tripper admits murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa

CCTV footage captured the moment Koci Selamaj swiftly overwhelmed Ms Nessa by repeatedly striking her.

Diabetic Briton in Kyiv forced to reuse needles says explosions ‘getting closer’

Diabetic Briton in Kyiv forced to reuse needles says explosions ‘getting closer’

Nathan Rossiter said his wife is ‘the most stressed I have ever seen her.’

IPL founder Modi denies deceit during London court fight with venture capitalist

IPL founder Modi denies deceit during London court fight with venture capitalist

Lalit Modi has been sued by ex-model Gurpreet Gill Maag, who says she invested in a company after being told the Duke of York was a patron.

Assistant Chief Constable pledges to help Noah Donohoe family get justice

Assistant Chief Constable pledges to help Noah Donohoe family get justice

Noah, a 14-year-old pupil at St Malachy’s College, was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast in June of 2020, six days after he went missing.

Man charged over death of Emma Caldwell in 2005

Man charged over death of Emma Caldwell in 2005

The 49-year-old will face Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

Last year’s Eurovision organiser calls for Russia to be barred from 2022 event

Last year’s Eurovision organiser calls for Russia to be barred from 2022 event

Avrotros chief executive Eric van Stade said the Ukrainian invasion was ‘a gross violation of universal values’.

Fresh rail strikes announced in worsening disputes over pay and rosters

Fresh rail strikes announced in worsening disputes over pay and rosters

Members of the RMT on TransPennine Express and London Underground are taking industrial action this weekend.

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