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Ukrainian orphans to arrive in London on Monday on route to Scotland

Ukrainian orphans to arrive in London on Monday on route to Scotland

Ukrainian orphans to arrive in London on Monday on route to Scotland

20 March 2022

The group of children, being cared for by the charity Dnipro Kids, fled the fighting in Ukraine.


Starmer: ‘Depressing situation in Ukraine’ will ‘change politics for long time’

Starmer: ‘Depressing situation in Ukraine’ will ‘change politics for long time’

Starmer: ‘Depressing situation in Ukraine’ will ‘change politics for long time’

20 March 2022

Sir Keir was speaking at a launch of the Labour campaign for May local elections in north west London.


Pomeranian dressed as Sir Elton John stars at Oscar-themed dog pageant

Pomeranian dressed as Sir Elton John stars at Oscar-themed dog pageant

Pomeranian dressed as Sir Elton John stars at Oscar-themed dog pageant

20 March 2022

Dexter the Pomeranian was one of the stars of the Furbabies event in Leeds.


Johnson to host nuclear energy roundtable to remove barriers to new developments

Johnson to host nuclear energy roundtable to remove barriers to new developments

Johnson to host nuclear energy roundtable to remove barriers to new developments

20 March 2022

The Prime Minister has said the Government will make some ‘big bets’ on nuclear energy as part of a drive away from Russian oil and gas.


Government failing to act on Grenfell recommendations, mayor Sadiq Khan says

Government failing to act on Grenfell recommendations, mayor Sadiq Khan says

Government failing to act on Grenfell recommendations, mayor Sadiq Khan says

20 March 2022

Mr Khan says the London Fire Brigade has completed 26 out of the 29 recommendations it faced from first phase of the public inquiry.


Scotland to see Covid restrictions ease despite record infection levels

Scotland to see Covid restrictions ease despite record infection levels

Scotland to see Covid restrictions ease despite record infection levels

20 March 2022

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed last week that some restrictions are being eased from Monday March 21.


Man, 22, arrested over murder of 19-year-old student in London

Man, 22, arrested over murder of 19-year-old student in London

Man, 22, arrested over murder of 19-year-old student in London

20 March 2022

Metropolitan Police officers arrested Maher Maaroufe, 22, on Sunday afternoon on suspicion of murder and assault on police.


Higher benefits uprating should be the Chancellor’s ‘top policy priority’

Higher benefits uprating should be the Chancellor’s ‘top policy priority’

Higher benefits uprating should be the Chancellor’s ‘top policy priority’

20 March 2022

Analysis by the Resolution Foundation outlines a trio of support options which could be taken by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Wednesday.


Afghan refugees ‘still lingering in hotels’ as UK welcomes Ukrainians

Afghan refugees ‘still lingering in hotels’ as UK welcomes Ukrainians

Afghan refugees ‘still lingering in hotels’ as UK welcomes Ukrainians

20 March 2022

The UK still has around 12,000 Afghans living in hotels after the Taliban took over the country last year.


Woman charged with murder after man’s body found buried in back garden

Woman charged with murder after man’s body found buried in back garden

Woman charged with murder after man’s body found buried in back garden

20 March 2022

Fiona Beal was arrested at a hotel in Cumbria just after midnight on Wednesday, police said.


Suspected deliberate fire on marshland ‘devastated’ nature reserve

Suspected deliberate fire on marshland ‘devastated’ nature reserve

Suspected deliberate fire on marshland ‘devastated’ nature reserve

20 March 2022

Firefighters rushed to the scene at around 6.20pm on Saturday to find a square kilometre of marshes in flames.


Ukraine conflict should not derail SNP plans for indyref2 – Ian Blackford

Ukraine conflict should not derail SNP plans for indyref2 – Ian Blackford

Ukraine conflict should not derail SNP plans for indyref2 – Ian Blackford

20 March 2022

However a former senior member of staff in the SNP said it is ‘unlikely’ such a vote will be held before the end of 2023.


More warm weather and sunshine forecast for large parts of UK

More warm weather and sunshine forecast for large parts of UK

More warm weather and sunshine forecast for large parts of UK

20 March 2022

The Met Office is expecting above average temperatures for the week ahead, after reaching 20C in some areas on Saturday.


Union representatives set to brief Stormont on legal plans against P&O

Union representatives set to brief Stormont on legal plans against P&O

Union representatives set to brief Stormont on legal plans against P&O

20 March 2022

Ulster Unionist Mike Nesbitt said unions will be given the opportunity to “vent their anger” against the “Orwellian” treatment of P&O workers.


Scepticism urged over peace talks as Ukraine stands firm on giving up territory

Scepticism urged over peace talks as Ukraine stands firm on giving up territory

Scepticism urged over peace talks as Ukraine stands firm on giving up territory

20 March 2022

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said any accord with Russia needs to be on ‘Ukraine’s terms’.


Labour to force vote on boosting workers’ rights in wake of P&O sackings

Labour to force vote on boosting workers’ rights in wake of P&O sackings

Labour to force vote on boosting workers’ rights in wake of P&O sackings

20 March 2022

The party said the Government must outlaw fire and rehire.


Labour: Older people ‘risk being at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis’

Labour: Older people ‘risk being at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis’

Labour: Older people ‘risk being at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis’

20 March 2022

Labour’s Opposition Day motion calls on the Government to “cut home energy bills” and “halt the planned tax rises on working pensioners”.


Covid spring booster invitations to start for vulnerable people

Covid spring booster invitations to start for vulnerable people

Covid spring booster invitations to start for vulnerable people

20 March 2022

People in England aged 75 and over and those who are immunosuppressed will be able to book their booster jab from 7am on Monday.


John Caudwell and Modesta Vzesniauskaite offer their home to Ukrainian refugees

John Caudwell and Modesta Vzesniauskaite offer their home to Ukrainian refugees

John Caudwell and Modesta Vzesniauskaite offer their home to Ukrainian refugees

20 March 2022

The couple said the situation of those caught up in the conflict was ‘beyond comprehension’.


Student flats murder: Victim named as Sabita Thanwani as manhunt continues

Student flats murder: Victim named as Sabita Thanwani as manhunt continues

Student flats murder: Victim named as Sabita Thanwani as manhunt continues

20 March 2022

Police have launched a manhunt for 22-year-old Maher Maaroufe, a Tunisian national of no fixed address, who was in a relationship with Ms Thanwani.


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