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BBC journalists wear flak jackets after siren interrupts live Ukraine broadcast

BBC journalists wear flak jackets after siren interrupts live Ukraine broadcast

Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet continued to address the camera as the siren sounded in the background.

Royal family to carry out tours around the world to mark Queen’s Jubilee

Royal family to carry out tours around the world to mark Queen’s Jubilee

William and Kate will travel to Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas, Charles and Camilla will visit Ireland and Anne will go to Papua New Guinea.

Food prices set to rise and inflation could hit 8.2% due to Ukraine conflict

Food prices set to rise and inflation could hit 8.2% due to Ukraine conflict

Ukraine is a major producer of wheat and corn, which could send food prices soaring as the Russian invasion hits supply lines.

Rape victims being ‘continually and systematically failed’, report finds

Rape victims being ‘continually and systematically failed’, report finds

A study by the inspectorates for the police and CPS found rape cases took an average of almost two years to reach trial.

West fears Vladimir Putin wants to install puppet regime in Ukraine

West fears Vladimir Putin wants to install puppet regime in Ukraine

There are concerns in Western capitals of large-scale civilian casualties if Russians try to take Kyiv.

Building a strong UK economy can help fight international aggression, Sunak says

Building a strong UK economy can help fight international aggression, Sunak says

The Government promised to announce significant further sanctions later on Thursday.

Caroline Flack among celebrities featured in mental health photography project

Caroline Flack among celebrities featured in mental health photography project

Other famous faces involved include Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore, actor Helena Bonham Carter, and comedian David Walliams.

What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could mean for the UK

What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could mean for the UK

Vladimir Putin’s actions could mean more sanctions, price rises and aid for Ukraine.

M&S voted UK’s favourite in-store supermarket in annual Which? survey

M&S voted UK’s favourite in-store supermarket in annual Which? survey

Last year’s top scorer Aldi was narrowly pipped to the post with a 77% customer score.

Man, 49, arrested over death of Emma Caldwell in 2005

Man, 49, arrested over death of Emma Caldwell in 2005

The investigation into the murder of the 27-year-old was reopened in 2015 following a campaign by her mother.

Car production falls again, new figures show

Car production falls again, new figures show

Production fell to its lowest January total in a decade despite increase in electric vehicles, says trade body

Joanna Lumley backs ‘absolutely fabulous’ Dumfries in bid for city status

Joanna Lumley backs ‘absolutely fabulous’ Dumfries in bid for city status

Backing the Scottish town’s bid, the English actress said Dumfries had ‘stolen her heart’.

Man shot dead in revenge for stolen Rolex, court told

Man shot dead in revenge for stolen Rolex, court told

Imani Allaway-Muir, 22, was killed in Islington, north London, in July 2020.

MP suggests Roman Abramovich should no longer be able to own Chelsea FC

MP suggests Roman Abramovich should no longer be able to own Chelsea FC

Labour former minister Chris Bryant made the demand in the House of Commons.

Briton pleads with wife to flee Ukraine as Russian invasion begins

Briton pleads with wife to flee Ukraine as Russian invasion begins

Gary Smith, whose wife Helen remains in Kharkiv, said: ‘I couldn’t sleep all night… She’s all I’ve got.’

Mayor: Scaled down HS2 plan ‘can only feel like they’ve run out of money’

Mayor: Scaled down HS2 plan ‘can only feel like they’ve run out of money’

The Government sparked a backlash in November with its Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), as northern leaders hit out at downgraded plans.

Javid defends Covid response amid claims decisions felt like ‘fait accompli’

Javid defends Covid response amid claims decisions felt like ‘fait accompli’

The Health Secretary addressed MPs on how the Coronavirus Act 2020 became law.

Ireland will not be ‘selfish’ on Russia sanctions – Varadkar

Ireland will not be ‘selfish’ on Russia sanctions – Varadkar

Irish politicians on Thursday urged the Government to respond strongly to the crisis in Ukraine.

Winner of Sunday Times young writer award unveiled

Winner of Sunday Times young writer award unveiled

Previous winners include Zadie Smith, Simon Armitage and Sally Rooney.

Call for help to tackle increase in unpaid overtime

Call for help to tackle increase in unpaid overtime

People who work from home are more likely to do unpaid overtime, a TUC study suggests.

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