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Foreign Office boosts support for Britons leaving Ukraine

Foreign Office boosts support for Britons leaving Ukraine

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss urged UK nationals to leave Ukraine immediately.

Three convicted terrorists found guilty of attacking Belmarsh prison officer

Three convicted terrorists found guilty of attacking Belmarsh prison officer

Paul Edwards, 57, was attacked by Hashem Abedi, 24, Ahmed Hassan, 22, and Muhammed Saeed, 23, on May 11 2020.

Johnson prepares to launch ‘barrage’ of sanctions at Russia over Ukraine crisis

Johnson prepares to launch ‘barrage’ of sanctions at Russia over Ukraine crisis

Russia’s ambassador to the UK was summoned to the Foreign Office as the row intensified.

Shadow minister given ‘substantial’ sum over false Starmer affair claim

Shadow minister given ‘substantial’ sum over false Starmer affair claim

Baroness Chapman, a shadow Cabinet Office minister, took legal action against the Sunday Times’ chief political commentator Tim Shipman over a tweet.

Legal bid for private prosecution against David Goodwillie and former teammate

Legal bid for private prosecution against David Goodwillie and former teammate

Lawyer Thomas Ross QC is working with solicitor Melissa Rutherford to try to bring a rare private prosecution against the men.

German Chancellor stops Nord Stream 2 pipeline certification process

German Chancellor stops Nord Stream 2 pipeline certification process

The comments come after Moscow ordered troops into two breakaway regions in the east of the country, allegedly to carry out ‘peacekeeping’ duties.

‘Fixing up the planet’ ads from Innocent drinks banned over green messaging

‘Fixing up the planet’ ads from Innocent drinks banned over green messaging

Direct action group Plastics Rebellion complained that the ads misled consumers by exaggerating the total environmental benefit of the products.

Falkirk cabbie drives passengers to Heathrow after flight is cancelled

Falkirk cabbie drives passengers to Heathrow after flight is cancelled

John Murphy, of Elite Central Travel, was determined to make sure his passengers did not miss out on their Caribbean cruise.

Flood-hit areas call for ‘permanent solution’ as rain could ‘slow down’ recovery

Flood-hit areas call for ‘permanent solution’ as rain could ‘slow down’ recovery

A Telford & Wrekin councillor has called on central government to provide a ‘permanent solution’ to flood risks along the River Severn.

Rail services return to normal after days of storm disruption

Rail services return to normal after days of storm disruption

Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin wreaked havoc across Britain as lines were blocked due to flooding and fallen trees.

Government accused of being focused on ‘anything other than food’ in countryside

Government accused of being focused on ‘anything other than food’ in countryside

National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters criticised ‘contradictory’ policies for the agricultural sector.

‘Discovery of the century’ pterodactyl fossil on show at museum

‘Discovery of the century’ pterodactyl fossil on show at museum

The fossil shows the flying reptile would have had an estimated wingspan of more than 2.5 metres.

Number of lateral flow tests to be capped as free tests scaled back

Number of lateral flow tests to be capped as free tests scaled back

Tests will only be free for the most vulnerable from April.

Beekeeper expects thousands of bees will die after storm blows hives over

Beekeeper expects thousands of bees will die after storm blows hives over

James Hamill said: ‘I just have to pray that they pull through.’

Paul McCartney’s handwritten Hey Jude lyrics go on display

Paul McCartney’s handwritten Hey Jude lyrics go on display

The notebook, which belonged to the Fab Four’s bodyguard and PA Mal Evans, was compiled between 1967 and 1968.

Radio presenter who lost voice for four years returns to airwaves

Radio presenter who lost voice for four years returns to airwaves

Cancer survivor Joshua Donlon learned new breathing techniques after suffering from pneumonia.

Family with baby rescued from roof of 4×4 stuck in floodwater

Family with baby rescued from roof of 4×4 stuck in floodwater

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the vehicle was stranded on Friday.

Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales fall for third week in a row

Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales fall for third week in a row

Deaths have remained well below levels seen at the peak of previous waves.

Covid-hit Queen cancels planned virtual engagements

Covid-hit Queen cancels planned virtual engagements

The monarch, 95, tested positive for the virus on Sunday and is still suffering from mild cold-like symptoms.

Washing up, cooking and gardening ‘enough to slash heart disease risk’

Washing up, cooking and gardening ‘enough to slash heart disease risk’

Researchers at the University of California San Diego studied the impact of daily activities on the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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