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Minerals deal ‘not enough’ of security guarantee for Ukraine on its own: Starmer

Minerals deal ‘not enough’ of security guarantee for Ukraine on its own: Starmer

Minerals deal ‘not enough’ of security guarantee for Ukraine on its own: Starmer

03 March 2025

Mr Zelensky told reporters at the weekend that he is prepared to stand down in exchange for Nato membership.


Camilla becomes royal patron of British Racing School

Camilla becomes royal patron of British Racing School

Camilla becomes royal patron of British Racing School

03 March 2025

The King and Queen took on Queen Elizabeth II’s stable of racehorses after her death in 2022.


Local people to ‘control where Whitehall cash goes’ under neighbourhoods plans

Local people to ‘control where Whitehall cash goes’ under neighbourhoods plans

Local people to ‘control where Whitehall cash goes’ under neighbourhoods plans

03 March 2025

Money will be made available from April 2025, with projects expected to be able to get up and running in 2026.


Families to lobby for end of oil and gas extraction in UK

Families to lobby for end of oil and gas extraction in UK

Families to lobby for end of oil and gas extraction in UK

03 March 2025

Parents and children from across the country are meeting with MPs on Tuesday to encourage their support for a just transition to renewable energy.


British barista renames Americano as Ukraino in protest at White House

British barista renames Americano as Ukraino in protest at White House

British barista renames Americano as Ukraino in protest at White House

03 March 2025

Helen Gregory who runs the Seahorse Coffee Box at Seaton Carew, Co Durham, said she was making the change in support of the Ukrainian president.


Paramedic who fell asleep on patient’s sofa struck off

Paramedic who fell asleep on patient’s sofa struck off

Paramedic who fell asleep on patient’s sofa struck off

03 March 2025

Jacob Bailey was also found to have taken both hands off the steering wheel of his ambulance.


Council workers balloted on industrial action amid fire and rehire threat

Council workers balloted on industrial action amid fire and rehire threat

Council workers balloted on industrial action amid fire and rehire threat

03 March 2025

Aberdeen City Council voted last month for fire and rehire to be a last resort in the row over contract changes.


‘Very possible’ Scottish troops could head to Ukraine in peacekeeping force

‘Very possible’ Scottish troops could head to Ukraine in peacekeeping force

‘Very possible’ Scottish troops could head to Ukraine in peacekeeping force

03 March 2025

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray also said the US was ‘100%’ a trusted ally.


Low-paid workers to get 80% sick pay guarantee, says Labour

Low-paid workers to get 80% sick pay guarantee, says Labour

Low-paid workers to get 80% sick pay guarantee, says Labour

03 March 2025

People on less than £123 per week do not get sick pay under current rules, which are expected to be strengthened next year.


More than two in three would appreciate being checked on when struggling – poll

More than two in three would appreciate being checked on when struggling – poll

More than two in three would appreciate being checked on when struggling – poll

03 March 2025

The survey of 2,085 UK adults was commissioned by charity Samaritans.


No plans to cap service charges for leaseholders, housing minister tells MPs

No plans to cap service charges for leaseholders, housing minister tells MPs

No plans to cap service charges for leaseholders, housing minister tells MPs

03 March 2025

In the Commons, Matthew Pennycook argued a cap would ‘prevent necessary funds being raised for legitimate purposes’.


Jury sworn in for body parts murder trial

Jury sworn in for body parts murder trial

Jury sworn in for body parts murder trial

03 March 2025

Marcin Majerkiewicz denies the murder and dismemberment of Stuart Everett


O’Neill pledges transparency around programme for government targets

O’Neill pledges transparency around programme for government targets

O’Neill pledges transparency around programme for government targets

03 March 2025

The First Minister said the publication of the first agreed PFG for a Stormont executive since 2011 marked a ‘significant day’ for powersharing.


People may still boost state pension even after deadline passes in April

People may still boost state pension even after deadline passes in April

People may still boost state pension even after deadline passes in April

03 March 2025

A form to request a call back to pay voluntary national insurance contributions has been placed on gov.uk for people struggling to get through.


O’Neill ‘comfortable’ with deputy First Minister attending White House meeting

O’Neill ‘comfortable’ with deputy First Minister attending White House meeting

O’Neill ‘comfortable’ with deputy First Minister attending White House meeting

03 March 2025

Michelle O’Neill previously said she would not attend an event at the White House around St Patrick’s Day.


New DNA database could unlock secrets behind childhood disease

New DNA database could unlock secrets behind childhood disease

New DNA database could unlock secrets behind childhood disease

03 March 2025

Experts have sequenced the genes of tens of thousands of Britons taking part in long-term studies


Two people face Kenyan court in Scottish businessman murder inquiry

Two people face Kenyan court in Scottish businessman murder inquiry

Two people face Kenyan court in Scottish businessman murder inquiry

03 March 2025

The court ruled the pair can be held for 21 days for further police investigations in relation to the death of Campbell Scott.


Menopausal women spending average £1,800 a year to combat symptoms

Menopausal women spending average £1,800 a year to combat symptoms

Menopausal women spending average £1,800 a year to combat symptoms

03 March 2025

The most expensive products women are buying include skincare treatments, costing an average £244 a year, and skincare products, at £179.


Deadliest Channel crossing incident a ‘terrible human tragedy’ – inquiry

Deadliest Channel crossing incident a ‘terrible human tragedy’ – inquiry

Deadliest Channel crossing incident a ‘terrible human tragedy’ – inquiry

03 March 2025

One of the questions raised is how passengers were left in the water more than 12 hours after distress calls were made to UK authorities.


Ex-Barclays chief did not mislead FCA over Epstein relationship, tribunal told

Ex-Barclays chief did not mislead FCA over Epstein relationship, tribunal told

Ex-Barclays chief did not mislead FCA over Epstein relationship, tribunal told

03 March 2025

Jes Staley is challenging the regulator’s previous findings.


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