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British Gas profits soar despite energy sector squeeze

British Gas profits soar despite energy sector squeeze

Centrica’s boss plans to give up his £1.1m bonus as prices spike for millions of his customers.

Snow brings travel disruption amid warnings of lightning strikes

Snow brings travel disruption amid warnings of lightning strikes

A yellow weather warning is in place until 8pm on Thursday.

Levels of gay police officers ‘vary significantly across the country’

Levels of gay police officers ‘vary significantly across the country’

The data follows the inquest into Stephen Port’s victims, at which families said a lack of understanding of LGBT issues hindered the investigations.

Ireland brands Russian attack on Ukraine a ‘murderous act of aggression’

Ireland brands Russian attack on Ukraine a ‘murderous act of aggression’

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney urged all Irish citizens remaining in the country to seek shelter.

Go-Ahead to pay Government up to £81.3m for Southeastern failures

Go-Ahead to pay Government up to £81.3m for Southeastern failures

The transport company was stripped of the rail franchise in October last year.

British-Ukrainian student in Kyiv ‘woke to sound of explosions’

British-Ukrainian student in Kyiv ‘woke to sound of explosions’

Valentina Butenko said that, despite the military action by Russia, she is ‘not overly panicked’.

Lloyds sees profits rocket to £6.9bn but reveals fraud hit

Lloyds sees profits rocket to £6.9bn but reveals fraud hit

The banking giant reported pre-tax profits surging to £6.9 billion in 2021, up from £1.2 billion the previous year.

Johnson to address the nation after Putin invades Ukraine in act of ‘bloodshed’

Johnson to address the nation after Putin invades Ukraine in act of ‘bloodshed’

The PM has led a meeting of the Government’s Cobra committee to consider how to respond to the Russian military action.

Markets tumble and oil soars after Putin launches war with Ukraine

Markets tumble and oil soars after Putin launches war with Ukraine

The FTSE 100 closed the day down nearly 4% on Thursday, wiping £77 billion off the top 100 listed companies in the UK.

UK flights ordered to avoid Ukraine airspace

UK flights ordered to avoid Ukraine airspace

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he made the decision ‘following the horrific events overnight’.

Australia considering sanctions on 300 Russian politicians over Ukraine

Australia considering sanctions on 300 Russian politicians over Ukraine

Prime Minister Scott Morrison also condemned Russia for the ‘brutal’ and ‘unprovoked’ incursion.

What the papers say – February 24

What the papers say – February 24

The front pages cover the dramatic escalations in the Ukraine crisis.

UK to respond ‘decisively’ to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, says Boris Johnson

UK to respond ‘decisively’ to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, says Boris Johnson

Mr Johnson said he had spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss ‘next steps’.

Liz Truss condemns Russia’s ‘appalling, unprovoked attack’ on Ukraine

Liz Truss condemns Russia’s ‘appalling, unprovoked attack’ on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the action during a televised address early on Thursday morning.

Joe Biden: The world will hold Russia accountable for Ukraine incursion

Joe Biden: The world will hold Russia accountable for Ukraine incursion

Mr Biden said he would use a G7 meeting on Thursday morning to draw up ‘further consequences’ for Russia’s actions.

Vladimir Putin says Russia to conduct military operation in eastern Ukraine

Vladimir Putin says Russia to conduct military operation in eastern Ukraine

The Russian leader said the action is in response to threats coming from Ukraine.

Dippy the Dinosaur to return to Natural History Museum

Dippy the Dinosaur to return to Natural History Museum

The 26 metre-long installation of a Diplodocus cast was first put on display in the London museum in 1905.

Covid jab rollout was good value for public money, says watchdog

Covid jab rollout was good value for public money, says watchdog

The National Audit Office said the programme had been a success.

Johnson to discuss Ukraine crisis with Biden and G7 as Russian threat grows

Johnson to discuss Ukraine crisis with Biden and G7 as Russian threat grows

The leaders will participate in virtual talks after Moscow further raised fears it will mount a full-scale invasion.

What are the coronavirus rules in the four UK nations?

What are the coronavirus rules in the four UK nations?

Thursday sees big changes in England with the end of the legal requirement for people who test positive to isolate.

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