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Scandal allegations raise questions about monarchy’s ‘right to reign’

Scandal allegations raise questions about monarchy’s ‘right to reign’

Scandal allegations raise questions about monarchy’s ‘right to reign’

17 February 2022

The Prince of Wales attended his first public event since it was announced he had contracted Covid for a second time.


UK couple ‘relieved’ to be home after long wait for baby’s passport in Ukraine

UK couple ‘relieved’ to be home after long wait for baby’s passport in Ukraine

UK couple ‘relieved’ to be home after long wait for baby’s passport in Ukraine

17 February 2022

Ben and Alice Garratt are back in the UK with baby Raphael after a nervous seven weeks in Kyiv.


Johnson fears Russian ‘false flag’ action to discredit Ukraine ahead of invasion

Johnson fears Russian ‘false flag’ action to discredit Ukraine ahead of invasion

Johnson fears Russian ‘false flag’ action to discredit Ukraine ahead of invasion

17 February 2022

Boris Johnson said he feared more violence following the shelling of a nursery school in clashes between Ukraine and Moscow-backed separatists.


Public urged to stay at home as Storm Eunice approaches

Public urged to stay at home as Storm Eunice approaches

Public urged to stay at home as Storm Eunice approaches

17 February 2022

The combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surge is understood to be a rare event for the UK.


Stress of faulty IT system ‘nearly killed me’, subpostmistress tells inquiry

Stress of faulty IT system ‘nearly killed me’, subpostmistress tells inquiry

Stress of faulty IT system ‘nearly killed me’, subpostmistress tells inquiry

17 February 2022

Wendy Martin opened her own Post Office in York in February 2015 and told the hearing she immediately faced problems with the computer systems.


TfL junk food ad ban linked to less buying of high fat, salt and sugar products

TfL junk food ad ban linked to less buying of high fat, salt and sugar products

TfL junk food ad ban linked to less buying of high fat, salt and sugar products

17 February 2022

The biggest effects were seen on chocolate and confectionery, with an almost 20% decrease in average weekly purchases of energy from the products.


Higgins highlights lack of progress on education integration in Northern Ireland

Higgins highlights lack of progress on education integration in Northern Ireland

Higgins highlights lack of progress on education integration in Northern Ireland

17 February 2022

Michael D Higgins was speaking at an All-island Women’s Forum event in Co Fermanagh.


Suspect arrested in London over killing of Yahya Sharif in Birmingham

Suspect arrested in London over killing of Yahya Sharif in Birmingham

Suspect arrested in London over killing of Yahya Sharif in Birmingham

17 February 2022

West Midlands Police said the 19-year-old man will be questioned over the death of Mr Sharif who was stabbed in the chest.


Smiling Queen carries on with royal duties after ‘I can’t move’ remark

Smiling Queen carries on with royal duties after ‘I can’t move’ remark

Smiling Queen carries on with royal duties after ‘I can’t move’ remark

17 February 2022

The monarch held virtual diplomatic audiences at Windsor Castle on Thursday.


Charles’s visit to Wales postponed due to incoming storm

Charles’s visit to Wales postponed due to incoming storm

Charles’s visit to Wales postponed due to incoming storm

17 February 2022

Clarence House said the royal’s engagements would be rescheduled.


People urged not to travel by train as Storm Eunice disruption ‘inevitable’

People urged not to travel by train as Storm Eunice disruption ‘inevitable’

People urged not to travel by train as Storm Eunice disruption ‘inevitable’

17 February 2022

Network Rail has urged people to re-plan their journey for a different day, and all services in Wales will be suspended.


Teenager admits killing grandmother by setting fire to house

Teenager admits killing grandmother by setting fire to house

Teenager admits killing grandmother by setting fire to house

17 February 2022

Chanatorn Croghan, 19, admitted the manslaughter by diminished responsibility of his grandmother Vera Croghan, 89.


Irish minister downplays prospect of imminent breakthrough on NI Protocol

Irish minister downplays prospect of imminent breakthrough on NI Protocol

Irish minister downplays prospect of imminent breakthrough on NI Protocol

17 February 2022

The UK and EU joint committee on the implementation of the contentious Irish Sea trading arrangements is due to meet next week.


NHS leaders issue warning over Government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan

NHS leaders issue warning over Government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan

NHS leaders issue warning over Government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan

17 February 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to unveil his plan for living with coronavirus on Monday.


KitKat maker Nestle hikes prices due to cost inflation

KitKat maker Nestle hikes prices due to cost inflation

KitKat maker Nestle hikes prices due to cost inflation

17 February 2022

The Swiss food group said it pushed its prices 3.1% higher during the last three months of 2021.


Met officers charged over alleged offensive messages to killer cop Wayne Couzens

Met officers charged over alleged offensive messages to killer cop Wayne Couzens

Met officers charged over alleged offensive messages to killer cop Wayne Couzens

17 February 2022

Two serving Metropolitan Police officers and one former officer have been charged with sending grossly offensive messages on WhatsApp.


National Trust unveils plans to restore tree-lined avenues at stately homes

National Trust unveils plans to restore tree-lined avenues at stately homes

National Trust unveils plans to restore tree-lined avenues at stately homes

17 February 2022

Projects to replant the popular 18th century landscaping feature have been announced as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.


Mental speed stays high until age 60, research suggests

Mental speed stays high until age 60, research suggests

Mental speed stays high until age 60, research suggests

17 February 2022

The study challenges previous assumptions that mental speed peaks at age 20.


Truss accuses Russia of seeking to fabricate a reason to invade Ukraine

Truss accuses Russia of seeking to fabricate a reason to invade Ukraine

Truss accuses Russia of seeking to fabricate a reason to invade Ukraine

17 February 2022

The Foreign Secretary visited Kyiv in a show of support for the Ukrainian government.


Queen remains nation’s favourite royal with Andrew least popular, poll suggests

Queen remains nation’s favourite royal with Andrew least popular, poll suggests

Queen remains nation’s favourite royal with Andrew least popular, poll suggests

17 February 2022

The example set by the monarch, particularly over the past two years, is likely to have won her a lot of new admirers, according to one commentator.


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