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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.

Private schools call for end to strike action with updated pension offer

Private schools call for end to strike action with updated pension offer

Teachers in the GDST are called upon not to strike this week following new pension offer and pay rise.

Nicola Sturgeon to announce new Covid strategic framework

Nicola Sturgeon to announce new Covid strategic framework

The Scottish Government will publish its blueprint for managing and recovering from Covid-19.

Ex-Strictly judge Dame Arlene Phillips to collect damehood at Windsor Castle

Ex-Strictly judge Dame Arlene Phillips to collect damehood at Windsor Castle

It comes as the Queen, who is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms after catching coronavirus, is self-isolating at the Berkshire residence.

Heavy rain may ‘slow down’ storm recovery efforts and risk further flooding

Heavy rain may ‘slow down’ storm recovery efforts and risk further flooding

The Met Office has said heavy showers lashing northern England and Northern Ireland were set to move south-eastwards on Tuesday.

Concerns that Living with Covid plan ‘neglects most vulnerable in society’

Concerns that Living with Covid plan ‘neglects most vulnerable in society’

Boris Johnson set out the Government’s strategy on Monday.

Prime Minister to chair Cobra meeting to discuss Ukraine crisis

Prime Minister to chair Cobra meeting to discuss Ukraine crisis

Meeting will be used to ‘coordinate the UK response’, including agreeing sanctions to be introduced ‘immediately’, No 10 says.

Crowds of fans gather at London vigil to pay tribute to Jamal Edwards

Crowds of fans gather at London vigil to pay tribute to Jamal Edwards

The music entrepreneur gained fame from setting up new music platform SBTV – helping to launch a string of UK music careers.

Ireland’s support of Ukrainian sovereignty is ‘unwavering’

Ireland’s support of Ukrainian sovereignty is ‘unwavering’

The foreign affairs minister said Ireland supported fresh EU sanctions on Russia.

Liz Truss: UK will announce new sanctions against Russia

Liz Truss: UK will announce new sanctions against Russia

The Foreign Secretary said action will be taken in light of the ‘breach of international law’.

You should still isolate if you have Covid-19, says Professor Sir Chris Whitty

You should still isolate if you have Covid-19, says Professor Sir Chris Whitty

The Prime Minister set out the Government’s strategy for ‘living with Covid’ on Monday afternoon.

Doctor Who star Stewart Bevan has died age 73

Doctor Who star Stewart Bevan has died age 73

The actor was best known for playing Professor Clifford Jones in BBC’s Doctor Who.

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