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Sir Vince Cable under fire after RT interview shown on day of Russian invasion

Sir Vince Cable under fire after RT interview shown on day of Russian invasion

A Lib Dem spokesperson said the former leader was ‘wrong’ to appear as a guest on a show hosted by Alex Salmond.

‘Heartbroken’ and ‘terrified’ Ukrainian protesters call on UK to ‘stop Putin’

‘Heartbroken’ and ‘terrified’ Ukrainian protesters call on UK to ‘stop Putin’

Demonstrators gathered outside Downing Street on Thursday afternoon to call for more drastic action including ‘total isolation of Russia’.

British-Ukrainian student, 19, planning to stay in Kyiv to help ‘protect city’

British-Ukrainian student, 19, planning to stay in Kyiv to help ‘protect city’

University College London student Valentina Butenko has been in Ukraine for the last few weeks, joining the Ukrainian Women’s Guard.

PM vows sanctions to cripple Russian economy after ‘barbaric’ attack on Ukraine

PM vows sanctions to cripple Russian economy after ‘barbaric’ attack on Ukraine

Boris Johnson said the world cannot stand by and let Ukraine’s freedom be ‘snuffed out’.

Ukrainians living in the UK ‘feeling helpless and shocked’ by Russian invasion

Ukrainians living in the UK ‘feeling helpless and shocked’ by Russian invasion

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky declared martial law on February 24 as Vladimir Putin invaded eastern Ukraine.

Leicester fan sentenced after swinging punches at Nottingham Forest players

Leicester fan sentenced after swinging punches at Nottingham Forest players

Cameron Toner was handed a 10-year football banning order.

Ukrainians gather outside Irish parliament in anger at Russian invasion

Ukrainians gather outside Irish parliament in anger at Russian invasion

The crowd chanted, waved Ukrainian flags and carried placards attacking the full-scale invasion launched by Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Student loan changes will hit lower earners hardest, experts warn

Student loan changes will hit lower earners hardest, experts warn

Analysis also shows women will be disadvantaged most by the changes.

Scientists use drones to identify whether dolphins are pregnant

Scientists use drones to identify whether dolphins are pregnant

Researchers said the information could help identify the causes of changes in the dolphin population.

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

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