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Johnson warns of ‘dangerous moment’ in Ukraine tensions

Johnson warns of ‘dangerous moment’ in Ukraine tensions

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned of ‘serious bloodshed’ if Russia invades Ukraine.

Minister hands Insulate Britain public money after campaigners buy his office

Minister hands Insulate Britain public money after campaigners buy his office

A group of investors linked to the climate activists are said to have bought his Cornwall constituency office in 2021.

MPs blast Government’s ‘soft on fraud’ message that ‘risks rewarding’ criminals

MPs blast Government’s ‘soft on fraud’ message that ‘risks rewarding’ criminals

The Public Accounts Committee said the Government was not doing enough to track down money lost to scammers.

Police probe after two white-tailed eagles reintroduced to England found dead

Police probe after two white-tailed eagles reintroduced to England found dead

The remains of the birds, which were recovered in the south of England, are undergoing tests to determine cause of death, Dorset Police said.

Men with extra pounds of fat may be more likely to break a bone

Men with extra pounds of fat may be more likely to break a bone

Research indicates doctors should consider testing patients with a high body weight for osteoporosis.

Chief Medical Officer Sir Gregor Smith apologises for reposting political tweet

Chief Medical Officer Sir Gregor Smith apologises for reposting political tweet

Sir Gregor said the retweet, which has been deleted, was an attempt to ‘contribute to the debate on the isolation period’.

Dating apps urge users to get booster jabs ahead of Valentine’s Day

Dating apps urge users to get booster jabs ahead of Valentine’s Day

Some of the UK’s most popular sites are backing the Get Boosted Now campaign.

Health trust chiefs plead with governments for funds to deliver services

Health trust chiefs plead with governments for funds to deliver services

The leaders of the five trusts in Northern Ireland told the Stormont Health Committee of the pressure on resources.

Charles catches Covid for second time as reinfection rate soars

Charles catches Covid for second time as reinfection rate soars

The Prince of Wales is not alone in contracting the virus for a second time, with reinfections now representing around 10% of daily cases in England.

Gordon Brown: Covid vaccine inequality across world is getting worse

Gordon Brown: Covid vaccine inequality across world is getting worse

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Vulnerable ‘thrown under bus’ by Boris Johnson, says granddad with brain tumour

Vulnerable ‘thrown under bus’ by Boris Johnson, says granddad with brain tumour

Paul Simpson, 64, was given 12 to 15 months to live last August and is worried about how scrapping Covid measures will affect him.

Camilla ‘very honoured and very touched’ by future Queen Consort title

Camilla ‘very honoured and very touched’ by future Queen Consort title

The Duchess of Cornwall was asked how she felt about the endorsement during a visit to the Nourish Hub community kitchen in west London.

Universities defend ‘moral position’ over 100% pay cuts for non-striking staff

Universities defend ‘moral position’ over 100% pay cuts for non-striking staff

Employees at 68 universities will take up to 10 days of strike action over cuts to staff pensions, pay and working conditions.

Stabbed Canadian teenager had an ‘unforgettable laugh’

Stabbed Canadian teenager had an ‘unforgettable laugh’

Ashley Wadsworth travelled to Chelmsford in Essex late last year to be with her boyfriend, Jack Sepple, whom she met through a dating app.

Samsung ‘has created a compelling experience’ with new S22 range

Samsung ‘has created a compelling experience’ with new S22 range

The tech firm’s corporate vice president for the UK and Ireland, Conor Pierce, said the new range is a ‘really good proposition’.

Harry in ‘great place’ with ‘sense of stability’ as he backs HIV testing drive

Harry in ‘great place’ with ‘sense of stability’ as he backs HIV testing drive

Ex-Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas praised Harry after the pair took part in a video call in support of National HIV Testing Week.

Alton Towers owner calls for Treasury to hold off on tourism VAT rise

Alton Towers owner calls for Treasury to hold off on tourism VAT rise

Bosses at Merlin Entertainment said the planned increase in tax ‘will have a significant adverse impact’.

House of Lords committee to launch inquiry into funding of BBC

House of Lords committee to launch inquiry into funding of BBC

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries had previously announced that the licence fee would be frozen for the next two years.

UK’s only shale wells to be abandoned in end to fracking controversy

UK’s only shale wells to be abandoned in end to fracking controversy

Energy company Cuadrilla said the Oil and Gas Authority had ordered the horizontal wells to be plugged and abandoned at Preston New Road, Lancashire.

Ambulance response times improve in England but continue to miss targets

Ambulance response times improve in England but continue to miss targets

Services took an average of 38 minutes and four seconds to respond to emergency calls.

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