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Third of young people saw wellbeing boost during lockdown

Third of young people saw wellbeing boost during lockdown

Pupils who went to school every day most likely to report improved wellbeing.

BBC responds to complaints over interview with Novak Djokovic

BBC responds to complaints over interview with Novak Djokovic

Some viewers felt the interview was given too much prominence.

Airlines continue operating flights between UK and Ukraine

Airlines continue operating flights between UK and Ukraine

Wizz Air, Ryanair and Ukraine International Airlines have not announced any changes to their schedules.

What are the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis?

What are the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis?

Russia will be hit with sanctions from Western allies following the decision to recognise breakaway Ukrainian states.

Top civil servants should not show support for Black Lives Matter – Rees-Mogg

Top civil servants should not show support for Black Lives Matter – Rees-Mogg

The Government Efficiency Minister said senior civil servants must be ‘completely apolitical’.

NHS ‘failing’ to provide proper communication for deaf, blind and disabled people

NHS ‘failing’ to provide proper communication for deaf, blind and disabled people

Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis has previously said she often needs to take a family member with her to medical appointments

EU set to impose sanctions on Russia, says Irish Foreign Affairs Minister

EU set to impose sanctions on Russia, says Irish Foreign Affairs Minister

It comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.

‘Strong possibility’ Covid jabs will be given every autumn alongside flu vaccine

‘Strong possibility’ Covid jabs will be given every autumn alongside flu vaccine

Boris Johnson has hailed the development of vaccines for coronavirus as ‘possibly the greatest national effort in our peacetime history’.

Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin is ‘bent on full-scale invasion’ of Ukraine

Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin is ‘bent on full-scale invasion’ of Ukraine

The Prime Minister said he will on Tuesday enact the ‘first barrage’ of sanctions against entities in the Donbas as well as Russia.

Johnson holds crisis meeting on Ukraine amid fears Russian invasion has begun

Johnson holds crisis meeting on Ukraine amid fears Russian invasion has begun

Boris Johnson was leading a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee to consider the latest intelligence and decide on a response.

Government interest payments on borrowing soar as inflation rises

Government interest payments on borrowing soar as inflation rises

The ONS said interest payments rose to the highest January level in 25 years but self-assessment tax receipts increased.

Johnson leads emergency meeting in response to Ukraine crisis

Johnson leads emergency meeting in response to Ukraine crisis

The UK will impose sanctions following Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognise two regions of Ukraine as independent states.

Simon Cowell pays tribute to ‘extraordinary’ AGT star Jane Marczewski

Simon Cowell pays tribute to ‘extraordinary’ AGT star Jane Marczewski

The singer, who used the stage name Nightbirde, earned a coveted Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell on the US show.

West Midlands struck by magnitude 2.8 earthquake – British Geological Survey

West Midlands struck by magnitude 2.8 earthquake – British Geological Survey

According to the BGS, the quake hit the town of Walsall, near Birmingham, at a depth of seven kilometres (4.35 miles) at 10.59pm.

HSBC pays out £2.6bn in bonuses as profits more than double

HSBC pays out £2.6bn in bonuses as profits more than double

The group reported pre-tax profits of 18.9 billion US dollars (£13.9 billion) for 2021, up from 8.8 billion US dollars (£6.5 billion) in 2020.

Ireland’s UN ambassador urges diplomacy on Ukraine at security council meeting

Ireland’s UN ambassador urges diplomacy on Ukraine at security council meeting

The Kremlin has said President Vladimir Putin is ordering Russian forces to ‘maintain peace’ in eastern Ukraine.

Kate to arrive in Denmark for fact-finding mission on early childhood

Kate to arrive in Denmark for fact-finding mission on early childhood

The duchess will travel to Copenhagen for a two-day working trip with her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.

What the papers say – February 22

What the papers say – February 22

The national papers focus on Ukraine tensions and the final lifting of pandemic restrictions.

UK ambassador to the UN urges Russia to ‘step back’ as PM readies Cobra meeting

UK ambassador to the UN urges Russia to ‘step back’ as PM readies Cobra meeting

Dame Barbara Woodward told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that Russia has ‘brought us to the brink’.

Decline in design and technology could narrow social mobility in engineering

Decline in design and technology could narrow social mobility in engineering

Lack of triple science and D&T GCSE could be holding pupils back from a career in engineering.

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