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UK diplomacy offers nothing to resolve Ukraine crisis, Russian ambassador claims

UK diplomacy offers nothing to resolve Ukraine crisis, Russian ambassador claims

UK diplomacy offers nothing to resolve Ukraine crisis, Russian ambassador claims

21 February 2022

Andrei Kelin criticised Liz Truss and claimed France and Germany were doing more to resolve the crisis.


Tragic teacher became addicted to gambling from young age, inquest told

Tragic teacher became addicted to gambling from young age, inquest told

Tragic teacher became addicted to gambling from young age, inquest told

21 February 2022

Hull University history graduate Jack Ritchie died in Hanoi, Vietnam, after years of gambling problems.


Covid-19 in England: what the latest data shows

Covid-19 in England: what the latest data shows

Covid-19 in England: what the latest data shows

21 February 2022

Here is a snapshot of the latest figures for infections, antibodies, patients and deaths.


‘Four in 10 people not confident using numbers in their everyday lives’

‘Four in 10 people not confident using numbers in their everyday lives’

‘Four in 10 people not confident using numbers in their everyday lives’

21 February 2022

One in five people would avoid jobs that involve using numbers often, according to research published by the Association of British Insurers.


Still a ‘window for diplomacy’ to avert war over Ukraine, says No 10

Still a ‘window for diplomacy’ to avert war over Ukraine, says No 10

Still a ‘window for diplomacy’ to avert war over Ukraine, says No 10

21 February 2022

Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said intelligence reports suggest Russia still intends to invade its neighbour.


PM will still launch living with Covid plan despite Cabinet delay – No 10

PM will still launch living with Covid plan despite Cabinet delay – No 10

PM will still launch living with Covid plan despite Cabinet delay – No 10

21 February 2022

Some ministers had already arrived for Monday’s Cabinet meeting when it was abruptly called off.


Warm tributes paid across political benches at Stormont to Christopher Stalford

Warm tributes paid across political benches at Stormont to Christopher Stalford

Warm tributes paid across political benches at Stormont to Christopher Stalford

21 February 2022

DUP MLAs paused for a prayer in the Great Hall at Stormont before entering the chamber.


Police officers charged with sharing offensive messages with Wayne Couzens named

Police officers charged with sharing offensive messages with Wayne Couzens named

Police officers charged with sharing offensive messages with Wayne Couzens named

21 February 2022

Pc Jonathon Cobban, 35, Pc William Neville, 33, and former officer Joel Borders, 45, are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on March 16.


Thousands remain without power after Storm Franklin hits Ireland

Thousands remain without power after Storm Franklin hits Ireland

Thousands remain without power after Storm Franklin hits Ireland

21 February 2022

It is the third storm to pass over the island in recent days, after Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice wreaked havoc.


Burglar convicted of murdering two pensioners in separate ‘vicious’ robberies

Burglar convicted of murdering two pensioners in separate ‘vicious’ robberies

Burglar convicted of murdering two pensioners in separate ‘vicious’ robberies

21 February 2022

Amos Wilsher killed Josephine Kaye, 88, in a solo raid three years after murdering Arthur Gumbley, 87, with the help of his brother Jason Wilsher.


Streets of Matlock ‘a river’ after Storm Franklin flooding

Streets of Matlock ‘a river’ after Storm Franklin flooding

Streets of Matlock ‘a river’ after Storm Franklin flooding

21 February 2022

The Government has been criticised by locals for not preparing the town after severe floods hit the area in November 2019.


Inmate accused of attacking officer claims to be ‘treated differently’

Inmate accused of attacking officer claims to be ‘treated differently’

Inmate accused of attacking officer claims to be ‘treated differently’

21 February 2022

Hashem Abedi, 24, is one of three prisoners on trial accused of attacking Paul Edwards, 57, at HMP Belmarsh on May 11 2020.


Edinburgh is UK’s most ‘liveable’ city for expatriates, study finds

Edinburgh is UK’s most ‘liveable’ city for expatriates, study finds

Edinburgh is UK’s most ‘liveable’ city for expatriates, study finds

21 February 2022

ECA International said Edinburgh, along with Aberdeen and Cardiff, benefit from the infrastructural and cultural perks of a larger city.


Fuel prices reach record high with petrol at 149p per litre

Fuel prices reach record high with petrol at 149p per litre

Fuel prices reach record high with petrol at 149p per litre

21 February 2022

The RAC said its figures show the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts on Sunday was 149p and 153p respectively.


‘Fundamental reform’ needed to solve ‘crisis of confidence in policing’

‘Fundamental reform’ needed to solve ‘crisis of confidence in policing’

‘Fundamental reform’ needed to solve ‘crisis of confidence in policing’

21 February 2022

Sir Michael Barber, who is leading a Strategic Review of Policing, is expected to make the warning in a talk on Tuesday.


Man who stopped rape told ‘You’re dead meat’ before being shot, inquest hears

Man who stopped rape told ‘You’re dead meat’ before being shot, inquest hears

Man who stopped rape told ‘You’re dead meat’ before being shot, inquest hears

21 February 2022

Abraham Badru lived in fear for more than a decade after helping to convict a rape gang.


Headteachers welcome buffer zones around schools to stop anti-vaccine protests

Headteachers welcome buffer zones around schools to stop anti-vaccine protests

Headteachers welcome buffer zones around schools to stop anti-vaccine protests

21 February 2022

The potential for more protests causes schools further worry when they are already coping with Covid-19 disruptions, headteachers said.


Clinically vulnerable ‘thrown to the wolves’ by axing of self-isolation laws

Clinically vulnerable ‘thrown to the wolves’ by axing of self-isolation laws

Clinically vulnerable ‘thrown to the wolves’ by axing of self-isolation laws

21 February 2022

‘We’re just an inconvenience to this Government,’ said the chief executive of charity Immunodeficiency UK.


Phil Hogan may seek compensation over Oireachtas golf event resignation

Phil Hogan may seek compensation over Oireachtas golf event resignation

Phil Hogan may seek compensation over Oireachtas golf event resignation

21 February 2022

The former high-profile commissioner resigned in August 2020 amid controversy surrounding his attendance at a golfing event in Clifden in Co Galway.


Idris Elba and Gabrielle join tributes to ‘incredible young man’ Jamal Edwards

Idris Elba and Gabrielle join tributes to ‘incredible young man’ Jamal Edwards

Idris Elba and Gabrielle join tributes to ‘incredible young man’ Jamal Edwards

21 February 2022

Tributes to Edwards flooded social media with many expressing their condolences to his mother.


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