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Universities should not carry out ‘blanket academic boycotts’ of Russia

Universities should not carry out ‘blanket academic boycotts’ of Russia

Universities should not carry out ‘blanket academic boycotts’ of Russia

03 March 2022

Universities UK urges institutions not to carry out ‘blanket’ boycotts of staff.


Edinburgh University has more than £1m invested in sanctioned Russian bank

Edinburgh University has more than £1m invested in sanctioned Russian bank

Edinburgh University has more than £1m invested in sanctioned Russian bank

03 March 2022

As of January, the university has £1,109,251 worth of Sberbank shares, held via Edinburgh-based fund managers Baillie Gifford.


Sturgeon seeks urgent advice on taking action against Russians linked to Putin

Sturgeon seeks urgent advice on taking action against Russians linked to Putin

Sturgeon seeks urgent advice on taking action against Russians linked to Putin

03 March 2022

The First Minister said she wants to know the ‘maximum possible action’ the Scottish Government can take.


Young Ukrainian disability swimmers stuck in Turkey on training trip

Young Ukrainian disability swimmers stuck in Turkey on training trip

Young Ukrainian disability swimmers stuck in Turkey on training trip

03 March 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine occurred while Nikita Dudchenko and his teammates were training abroad.


Queen welcomes diplomats via video link as recovery from Covid continues

Queen welcomes diplomats via video link as recovery from Covid continues

Queen welcomes diplomats via video link as recovery from Covid continues

03 March 2022

The Queen has a string of high-profile events coming up that she is due to attend, including the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey.


Man whose attack on partner left her brain-damaged has jail sentence increased

Man whose attack on partner left her brain-damaged has jail sentence increased

Man whose attack on partner left her brain-damaged has jail sentence increased

03 March 2022

Adam Fleming inflicted life-threatening injuries on the vulnerable woman in their flat in Ramsgate, Kent.


Arrest made in murder investigation after disappearance of 20-year-old

Arrest made in murder investigation after disappearance of 20-year-old

Arrest made in murder investigation after disappearance of 20-year-old

03 March 2022

The development followed the discovery of suspicious items by officers on patrol in South Norwood on Sunday.


UK economy forecast to ‘run out of steam in the coming months’

UK economy forecast to ‘run out of steam in the coming months’

UK economy forecast to ‘run out of steam in the coming months’

03 March 2022

The British Chambers of Commerce downgraded expectations for economic growth this year.


New GP service proposed to end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments

New GP service proposed to end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments

New GP service proposed to end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments

03 March 2022

The new NHS Gateway service could be rolled out across GP surgeries and NHS 111, with machine learning and artificial intelligence, a report says.


Culture Secretary pays emotional tribute to journalists in Ukraine

Culture Secretary pays emotional tribute to journalists in Ukraine

Culture Secretary pays emotional tribute to journalists in Ukraine

03 March 2022

Nadine Dorries paused to compose herself as she spoke about those ‘risking their lives to bring us unbiased and accurate news from a live warzone’.


Families call for legal right to maintain contact in health and care settings

Families call for legal right to maintain contact in health and care settings

Families call for legal right to maintain contact in health and care settings

03 March 2022

Campaigners said people receiving care must “never again” be cut off from their loved ones.


Energy price growth will have serious impact on wider costs, Taoiseach warns

Energy price growth will have serious impact on wider costs, Taoiseach warns

Energy price growth will have serious impact on wider costs, Taoiseach warns

03 March 2022

Micheal Martin said the implications of the outbreak of war in Ukraine will be felt for some time.


Air raid sirens played in Kyiv every 15 minutes, humanitarian worker says

Air raid sirens played in Kyiv every 15 minutes, humanitarian worker says

Air raid sirens played in Kyiv every 15 minutes, humanitarian worker says

03 March 2022

The Disasters Emergency Committee has launched a fundraiser to help people in the country get aid.


English football at ‘turning point’ with Abramovich’s Chelsea decision – Dorries

English football at ‘turning point’ with Abramovich’s Chelsea decision – Dorries

English football at ‘turning point’ with Abramovich’s Chelsea decision – Dorries

03 March 2022

The Russian/Israeli billionaire announced on Wednesday that he intended to sell the club after 19 years.


Arthritis drug reduces deaths among hospital patients with Covid – study

Arthritis drug reduces deaths among hospital patients with Covid – study

Arthritis drug reduces deaths among hospital patients with Covid – study

03 March 2022

The benefit was on top of that provided by dexamethasone and tocilizumab, researchers found.


Sturgeon leads calls for donations to help Ukrainians enduring ‘horror’ of war

Sturgeon leads calls for donations to help Ukrainians enduring ‘horror’ of war

Sturgeon leads calls for donations to help Ukrainians enduring ‘horror’ of war

03 March 2022

The First Minister confirmed £2 million of Scottish Government cash is being given to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal.


Channel crossings continue as more migrants arrive in Kent

Channel crossings continue as more migrants arrive in Kent

Channel crossings continue as more migrants arrive in Kent

03 March 2022

Crossings resumed this week amid calm seas after a recent period of bad weather prevented many from attempting the journey.


PM pressured to seize oligarch assets as it emerges sanctions may take ‘months’

PM pressured to seize oligarch assets as it emerges sanctions may take ‘months’

PM pressured to seize oligarch assets as it emerges sanctions may take ‘months’

03 March 2022

No 10 said it would consider possible changes to speed up the process as ministers seek to pressure Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.


Dorries: RT must never again be allowed to broadcast poisonous propaganda in UK

Dorries: RT must never again be allowed to broadcast poisonous propaganda in UK

Dorries: RT must never again be allowed to broadcast poisonous propaganda in UK

03 March 2022

The Culture Secretary said she hopes watchdog Ofcom’s 27 investigations into the Kremlin-backed broadcaster will result in the removal of its licence.


Bet365 boss Denise Coates takes home almost £300m pay packet

Bet365 boss Denise Coates takes home almost £300m pay packet

Bet365 boss Denise Coates takes home almost £300m pay packet

03 March 2022

It represented a roughly £170 million cut in pay and dividends for one of Britain’s richest women.


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