Home   News   National   Archive

National News

British-Ukrainian student hears ‘phantom air sirens’ after weeks in a war zone

British-Ukrainian student hears ‘phantom air sirens’ after weeks in a war zone

British-Ukrainian student hears ‘phantom air sirens’ after weeks in a war zone

09 March 2022

Valentina Butenko is back in the UK for a week while she organises military supplies, including body armour, to send to her country.


Vulnerable Kherson residents ‘waiting to die amid shortages of medicine’

Vulnerable Kherson residents ‘waiting to die amid shortages of medicine’

Vulnerable Kherson residents ‘waiting to die amid shortages of medicine’

09 March 2022

‘We in Kherson live like in a big aquarium where at any time they could just spoil the water or pump it away.’


Students given chance to win a visit the Falkland Islands

Students given chance to win a visit the Falkland Islands

Students given chance to win a visit the Falkland Islands

09 March 2022

The competition is part of a series of events being held to mark the 40th anniversary of the conflict between Argentina and the UK.


10 minutes with therapy dog ‘can reduce pain, anxiety and depression’ in A&E

10 minutes with therapy dog ‘can reduce pain, anxiety and depression’ in A&E

10 minutes with therapy dog ‘can reduce pain, anxiety and depression’ in A&E

09 March 2022

Patients in the emergency department reported significant positive changes to how they were feeling after the interaction.


More weapons will be sent to Ukraine, says Wallace

More weapons will be sent to Ukraine, says Wallace

More weapons will be sent to Ukraine, says Wallace

09 March 2022

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace confirmed the UK has already delivered 3,615 anti-tank weapons, known as NLAWs, to the country.


Kwasi Kwarteng: Government ‘will take a precautionary approach’ on shale gas

Kwasi Kwarteng: Government ‘will take a precautionary approach’ on shale gas

Kwasi Kwarteng: Government ‘will take a precautionary approach’ on shale gas

09 March 2022

Labour called for the Government to maintain the moratorium against fracking.


Shackleton’s lost ship mission chief feared ‘running out of time’ in Antarctica

Shackleton’s lost ship mission chief feared ‘running out of time’ in Antarctica

Shackleton’s lost ship mission chief feared ‘running out of time’ in Antarctica

09 March 2022

Endurance was discovered four miles south of the position originally recorded by the ship’s captain Frank Worsley.


Ireland needs to have ‘fundamental rethink’ over security: Coveney

Ireland needs to have ‘fundamental rethink’ over security: Coveney

Ireland needs to have ‘fundamental rethink’ over security: Coveney

09 March 2022

Simon Coveney said that there was ‘no target’ on how many Ukrainian refugees would be supported to come to Ireland.


‘Happy days if you were a crook’ at start of Covid loan scheme: Lord Agnew

‘Happy days if you were a crook’ at start of Covid loan scheme: Lord Agnew

‘Happy days if you were a crook’ at start of Covid loan scheme: Lord Agnew

09 March 2022

Lord Agnew, who resigned from his role in January in the House of Lords, slammed the Treasury’s anti-fraud efforts as a ‘Dad’s Army’ operation.


After Russia ban oil prices push up costs for already squeezed households

After Russia ban oil prices push up costs for already squeezed households

After Russia ban oil prices push up costs for already squeezed households

09 March 2022

The price of oil spiked this week as reports emerged that the west was considering sanctions on Russian crude.


Queen holds audience with UK armed forces chief at Windsor

Queen holds audience with UK armed forces chief at Windsor

Queen holds audience with UK armed forces chief at Windsor

09 March 2022

The monarch received Chief of the General Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin in person on Wednesday.


UK visa centre in Poland an ‘absolute mess’ as police called to calm crowds

UK visa centre in Poland an ‘absolute mess’ as police called to calm crowds

UK visa centre in Poland an ‘absolute mess’ as police called to calm crowds

09 March 2022

Marianne Kay said the UK’s visa application system is ‘the most dehumanising and humiliating process’ compared to other countries.


Duncan Edwards memorabilia sells for more than £40,000 at auction

Duncan Edwards memorabilia sells for more than £40,000 at auction

Duncan Edwards memorabilia sells for more than £40,000 at auction

09 March 2022

The Manchester United and England footballer was killed in the Munich air disaster in 1958 and items collected by his fiancee were put up for sale


Relatives tell MPs of ‘soul-destroying’ separation from loved ones in care

Relatives tell MPs of ‘soul-destroying’ separation from loved ones in care

Relatives tell MPs of ‘soul-destroying’ separation from loved ones in care

09 March 2022

Campaigners accused the care minister of failing to listen after an emotional two-hour meeting in Westminster.


Starmer meeting UK troops in Estonia to show ‘unshakeable commitment to Nato’

Starmer meeting UK troops in Estonia to show ‘unshakeable commitment to Nato’

Starmer meeting UK troops in Estonia to show ‘unshakeable commitment to Nato’

09 March 2022

The Labour leader will travel to Nato’s eastern flank, along with his shadow defence secretary.


Songwriter says idea of plagiarism ‘abhorrent’ in Ed Sheeran High Court case

Songwriter says idea of plagiarism ‘abhorrent’ in Ed Sheeran High Court case

Songwriter says idea of plagiarism ‘abhorrent’ in Ed Sheeran High Court case

09 March 2022

John McDaid of Snow Patrol co-wrote Shape Of You with Sheeran.


Charles praises Tate Britain as a ‘remarkable cultural treasure’

Charles praises Tate Britain as a ‘remarkable cultural treasure’

Charles praises Tate Britain as a ‘remarkable cultural treasure’

09 March 2022

During his visit the prince was fascinated by watercolour sketchbooks made by Turner.


Ukrainian academic hits out at Home Office’s resistance to accepting refugees

Ukrainian academic hits out at Home Office’s resistance to accepting refugees

Ukrainian academic hits out at Home Office’s resistance to accepting refugees

09 March 2022

Yevgen Gorash said the UK Government’s stance was making people fleeing the war-torn country ‘suffer even more’.


Eight life prisoners temporarily released had wrong risk score, minister says

Eight life prisoners temporarily released had wrong risk score, minister says

Eight life prisoners temporarily released had wrong risk score, minister says

09 March 2022

Justice Secretary Keith Brown confirmed the cases had been reviewed and there is no danger to the wider public.


Cancer overhaul could see two-week wait to see specialist scrapped

Cancer overhaul could see two-week wait to see specialist scrapped

Cancer overhaul could see two-week wait to see specialist scrapped

09 March 2022

The NHS has proposed new cancer targets.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More