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Ryanair commits to being first airline to return to Ukraine

Ryanair commits to being first airline to return to Ukraine

Ryanair commits to being first airline to return to Ukraine

02 March 2022

Ukrainian airspace was closed last week following Russia’s invasion.


Oil and gas prices soar as Ukraine conflict intensifies

Oil and gas prices soar as Ukraine conflict intensifies

Oil and gas prices soar as Ukraine conflict intensifies

02 March 2022

The cost of oil shot up to a seven-year high and gas prices are close to all-time records.


Putin has ‘no limit’ in the violence he will use, Defence Secretary warns

Putin has ‘no limit’ in the violence he will use, Defence Secretary warns

Putin has ‘no limit’ in the violence he will use, Defence Secretary warns

02 March 2022

Ben Wallace said Russian forces would use indiscriminate bombardments and siege tactics against Ukrainian cities.


Tube disruption continues after strike

Tube disruption continues after strike

Tube disruption continues after strike

02 March 2022

The London Underground was suspended during Tuesday’s rush hour, with only a few services running later in the day.


Persimmon boosts sales but warns over economic impact of Ukraine conflict

Persimmon boosts sales but warns over economic impact of Ukraine conflict

Persimmon boosts sales but warns over economic impact of Ukraine conflict

02 March 2022

The housebuilder said revenues and house prices rose in 2021 as the housing market remained strong.


Jools Holland reveals 2014 prostate cancer diagnosis in bid to help charity

Jools Holland reveals 2014 prostate cancer diagnosis in bid to help charity

Jools Holland reveals 2014 prostate cancer diagnosis in bid to help charity

02 March 2022

He will be performing during a star-studded event, Raise the Roof, at the Royal Albert Hall in June this year.


Prostate Cancer: Here’s what you need to know

Prostate Cancer: Here’s what you need to know

Prostate Cancer: Here’s what you need to know

02 March 2022

Musician Jools Holland is sharing his story to help raise awareness of the UK’s most common male cancer.


Average house price in February nearly £30,000 higher than a year ago – index

Average house price in February nearly £30,000 higher than a year ago – index

Average house price in February nearly £30,000 higher than a year ago – index

02 March 2022

At £260,230, the average house price in February was £29,162 higher than a year earlier, according to Nationwide Building Society.


Children’s author and illustrator Shirley Hughes dies aged 94

Children’s author and illustrator Shirley Hughes dies aged 94

Children’s author and illustrator Shirley Hughes dies aged 94

02 March 2022

Her work included the Alfie series and beloved children’s book Dogger.


Cervical cancer vaccine recipients may only need one smear test in their lives

Cervical cancer vaccine recipients may only need one smear test in their lives

Cervical cancer vaccine recipients may only need one smear test in their lives

02 March 2022

Results from the HPV vaccine could change the screening program for cervical cancer.


What the papers say – March 2

What the papers say – March 2

What the papers say – March 2

02 March 2022

As Kyiv braces for an escalation in aggression, the nation’s papers react to the human toll of Russia’s bloody campaign.


Apple halts the sale of its products in Russia over Ukraine invasion

Apple halts the sale of its products in Russia over Ukraine invasion

Apple halts the sale of its products in Russia over Ukraine invasion

02 March 2022

The company is one of the latest major corporations to boycott the country following the invasion ordered by Russian president Vladimir Putin.


‘Difficult’ driving conditions forecast after weather warning issued for fog

‘Difficult’ driving conditions forecast after weather warning issued for fog

‘Difficult’ driving conditions forecast after weather warning issued for fog

02 March 2022

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning to run until 11am.


Golden eagle project sees bird numbers soar to new heights

Golden eagle project sees bird numbers soar to new heights

Golden eagle project sees bird numbers soar to new heights

02 March 2022

The South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project has successfully caught, transported and released seven golden eagles in the south of Scotland.


‘Closest black hole’ system to Earth found to contain no black hole – study

‘Closest black hole’ system to Earth found to contain no black hole – study

‘Closest black hole’ system to Earth found to contain no black hole – study

02 March 2022

Researchers agree there is no black hole in HR 6819, which is instead a vampire two-star system where one star has stripped material from the other.


Johnson to address MPs over Ukraine as UK steps up sanctions pressure on Russia

Johnson to address MPs over Ukraine as UK steps up sanctions pressure on Russia

Johnson to address MPs over Ukraine as UK steps up sanctions pressure on Russia

02 March 2022

Across the Atlantic, Joe Biden announced US airspace has been closed to all Russian flights.


Russian media outlet RT will no longer be available on Sky – Culture Secretary

Russian media outlet RT will no longer be available on Sky – Culture Secretary

Russian media outlet RT will no longer be available on Sky – Culture Secretary

01 March 2022

Nadine Dorries said the move would mean that ‘Putin’s polluting propaganda machine’ would have ‘severely restricted’ access to British homes.


The world is in chaos but there is power in unity, says Delia Smith

The world is in chaos but there is power in unity, says Delia Smith

The world is in chaos but there is power in unity, says Delia Smith

01 March 2022

The TV chef said she is hoping to teach people to find themselves in her new book.


Teenage girl seriously injured in Liverpool shooting

Teenage girl seriously injured in Liverpool shooting

Teenage girl seriously injured in Liverpool shooting

01 March 2022

Shortly after the incident, a man in his 20s attended hospital with a gunshot injury to his hand.


Majority of Anglicans believe same-sex marriage is right, survey shows

Majority of Anglicans believe same-sex marriage is right, survey shows

Majority of Anglicans believe same-sex marriage is right, survey shows

01 March 2022

The level of overall support has risen in the past decade, from 38% believing in 2013 to 55% in 2022.


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