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Thousands of Eurovision tickets to be allocated to displaced Ukrainians

Thousands of Eurovision tickets to be allocated to displaced Ukrainians

Thousands of Eurovision tickets to be allocated to displaced Ukrainians

24 February 2023

The UK government has also announced £10 million in funding to ‘help ensure the event truly showcases Ukrainian culture’.


PM and G7 leaders pledge ‘unwavering’ support as Ukraine invasion marked

PM and G7 leaders pledge ‘unwavering’ support as Ukraine invasion marked

PM and G7 leaders pledge ‘unwavering’ support as Ukraine invasion marked

24 February 2023

Earlier the Prime Minister led the UK in a minute’s silence to mark the one-year anniversary of the war.


MPs must decide rules on ‘psychologists’ giving opinion in family courts – judge

MPs must decide rules on ‘psychologists’ giving opinion in family courts – judge

MPs must decide rules on ‘psychologists’ giving opinion in family courts – judge

24 February 2023

The ‘generic’ label ‘psychologist’ is ‘not protected’ and may be used by ‘any individual, whether registered or not’, Sir Andrew McFarlane said.


Tables flipped as students protest over new toilet rules at academy school

Tables flipped as students protest over new toilet rules at academy school

Tables flipped as students protest over new toilet rules at academy school

24 February 2023

A protest broke out in Penrice Academy, St Austell, on Friday against a new school rule which bans pupils from going to the toilet during lessons.


Mother makes plea after daughter’s death from condition ‘she could not die from’

Mother makes plea after daughter’s death from condition ‘she could not die from’

Mother makes plea after daughter’s death from condition ‘she could not die from’

24 February 2023

Helen Leigh was diagnosed with Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder in 2016, having previously been diagnosed with epilepsy.


12-year jail term for lorry driver who killed three while using mobile phone app

12-year jail term for lorry driver who killed three while using mobile phone app

12-year jail term for lorry driver who killed three while using mobile phone app

24 February 2023

Michal Kopaniarz previously pleaded guilty to three charges of causing death by dangerous driving.


Rescue operation launched after tugboat capsizes

Rescue operation launched after tugboat capsizes

Rescue operation launched after tugboat capsizes

24 February 2023

The coastguard rescue helicopter and coastguard rescue teams were at the scene.


Sunak and von der Leyen share ‘positive’ call, boosting protocol deal chances

Sunak and von der Leyen share ‘positive’ call, boosting protocol deal chances

Sunak and von der Leyen share ‘positive’ call, boosting protocol deal chances

24 February 2023

Sources indicated the pair are likely to meet this weekend to discuss a post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland.


Baby had dangerously low blood sugar levels over three days, Letby trial told

Baby had dangerously low blood sugar levels over three days, Letby trial told

Baby had dangerously low blood sugar levels over three days, Letby trial told

24 February 2023

Nurse Lucy Letby is accused of adding artificial insulin to a bag of intravenous liquid the infant was receiving at the Countess of Chester Hospital.


Bluff Yorkshireman Sir Bernard delivered precise message of Thatcherism

Bluff Yorkshireman Sir Bernard delivered precise message of Thatcherism

Bluff Yorkshireman Sir Bernard delivered precise message of Thatcherism

24 February 2023

He inspired in his Downing Street staff loyalty bordering on devotion.


Civil servants to be balloted for more strike action until December

Civil servants to be balloted for more strike action until December

Civil servants to be balloted for more strike action until December

24 February 2023

PCS union members in government departments, Border Force and the DVLA are among those who have been been striking for months.


Timeline of strikes due to hit Britain over next few weeks

Timeline of strikes due to hit Britain over next few weeks

Timeline of strikes due to hit Britain over next few weeks

24 February 2023

Teachers, transport workers, junior doctors and ambulance staff are among those set to strike in the coming weeks.


Ex-SNP minister questions Yousaf’s ‘backbone’ for top job in Scottish politics

Ex-SNP minister questions Yousaf’s ‘backbone’ for top job in Scottish politics

Ex-SNP minister questions Yousaf’s ‘backbone’ for top job in Scottish politics

24 February 2023

Alex Neil said the MSP had asked not to take part in a vote on same-sex marriage after pressure from his mosque.


Woman with mental health difficulties gives birth after judge approves C-section

Woman with mental health difficulties gives birth after judge approves C-section

Woman with mental health difficulties gives birth after judge approves C-section

24 February 2023

Mr Justice Moor said doctors could carry out the procedure without the woman’s approval if necessary.


Stormont leaders stand with chief constable in show of unity

Stormont leaders stand with chief constable in show of unity

Stormont leaders stand with chief constable in show of unity

24 February 2023

PSNI chief Simon Byrne hailed the importance of the act of political unity after the attempted murder of a senior officer.


Ukrainians in Dublin told ‘our home is your home’ on anniversary of war

Ukrainians in Dublin told ‘our home is your home’ on anniversary of war

Ukrainians in Dublin told ‘our home is your home’ on anniversary of war

24 February 2023

The crowd of Ukrainians and their supporters chanted ‘Thank you Ireland’ outside Dublin’s GPO building.


Government being ‘counterproductive’ over Clean Air Bill, says MP

Government being ‘counterproductive’ over Clean Air Bill, says MP

Government being ‘counterproductive’ over Clean Air Bill, says MP

24 February 2023

Caroline Lucas said the Bill, also known as Ella’s Law, would make clean air a human right.


Ukrainian family hosted by Matt Hancock to sell NFT paintings for aid charity

Ukrainian family hosted by Matt Hancock to sell NFT paintings for aid charity

Ukrainian family hosted by Matt Hancock to sell NFT paintings for aid charity

24 February 2023

The former health secretary has hosted the family since April last year.


Junior doctors in Scotland to be balloted for strike action

Junior doctors in Scotland to be balloted for strike action

Junior doctors in Scotland to be balloted for strike action

24 February 2023

The vote will run from March 29 to May 5.


Bernard Ingham, press secretary to Margaret Thatcher, dies aged 90

Bernard Ingham, press secretary to Margaret Thatcher, dies aged 90

Bernard Ingham, press secretary to Margaret Thatcher, dies aged 90

24 February 2023

Sir Bernard’s death was announced in a statement from his family.


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