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Queen’s life of service to Commonwealth praised by former Archbishop of York

Queen’s life of service to Commonwealth praised by former Archbishop of York

Queen’s life of service to Commonwealth praised by former Archbishop of York

14 March 2022

Lord Sentamu paid tribute to the Queen during the annual Commonwealth Day service.


Woman detained under mental health law can make abortion decision – judge

Woman detained under mental health law can make abortion decision – judge

Woman detained under mental health law can make abortion decision – judge

14 March 2022

Judge Carolyn Hilder has questioned assessments made by specialists treating the woman, who has been diagnosed as having bipolar affective disorder


Queen to be less visible monarch due to age and frailty, royal commentator says

Queen to be less visible monarch due to age and frailty, royal commentator says

Queen to be less visible monarch due to age and frailty, royal commentator says

14 March 2022

The monarch’s diary looks set to remain pretty sparse amid mobility issues, according to Joe Little of Majesty magazine.


Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Firth of Clyde

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Firth of Clyde

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth returns to Firth of Clyde

14 March 2022

The 65,000-tonne vessel returned to the Glen Mallan ammunition jetty on Loch Long.


Diesel price could hit as high as £3 per litre, MPs told

Diesel price could hit as high as £3 per litre, MPs told

Diesel price could hit as high as £3 per litre, MPs told

14 March 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has added to what was already going to be a year of high energy prices, one expert said.


Street in Edinburgh ‘renamed’ in honour of Ukrainian president

Street in Edinburgh ‘renamed’ in honour of Ukrainian president

Street in Edinburgh ‘renamed’ in honour of Ukrainian president

14 March 2022

The street where the Ukrainian consulate is in the city been unofficially renamed in honour of Volodymyr Zelensky.


Britons urged to open their doors to Ukrainians as fighting continues

Britons urged to open their doors to Ukrainians as fighting continues

Britons urged to open their doors to Ukrainians as fighting continues

14 March 2022

Russian and Ukrainian officials held further peace talks, but the death toll continued to mount on Monday.


Homes for Ukraine campaign launched with no limit on numbers

Homes for Ukraine campaign launched with no limit on numbers

Homes for Ukraine campaign launched with no limit on numbers

14 March 2022

Those offering a place to stay will receive a tax-free monthly payment of £350 which will not affect benefit entitlements or council tax status.


Passenger locator forms and pre-travel tests to be axed on Friday

Passenger locator forms and pre-travel tests to be axed on Friday

Passenger locator forms and pre-travel tests to be axed on Friday

14 March 2022

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the move will ‘mean greater freedom in time for Easter’.


Crossrail to run empty trains for weeks to ensure ‘flawless’ service

Crossrail to run empty trains for weeks to ensure ‘flawless’ service

Crossrail to run empty trains for weeks to ensure ‘flawless’ service

14 March 2022

Transport commissioner Andy Byford said ‘we want this opening to be flawless, absolutely flawless’.


Julian Assange denied permission to appeal against US extradition decision

Julian Assange denied permission to appeal against US extradition decision

Julian Assange denied permission to appeal against US extradition decision

14 March 2022

Senior judges said his application did not raise ‘an arguable point of law’.


More severe Covid ‘linked to increased risk of harm to long term mental health’

More severe Covid ‘linked to increased risk of harm to long term mental health’

More severe Covid ‘linked to increased risk of harm to long term mental health’

14 March 2022

Those who were bedridden for seven days or more had higher rates of depression and anxiety, researchers found.


We will crack down on Putin ‘propaganda’ at universities, says Zahawi

We will crack down on Putin ‘propaganda’ at universities, says Zahawi

We will crack down on Putin ‘propaganda’ at universities, says Zahawi

14 March 2022

The Education Secretary said Ukrainian students in the UK will also be supported through extended leave to remain.


Spring sunshine expected across UK this weekend

Spring sunshine expected across UK this weekend

Spring sunshine expected across UK this weekend

14 March 2022

Chilly and wet conditions are set to give way to dry and bright weather and a hint of spring warmth in the coming days.


Body armour and 10 tonnes of food sent by Ireland to Ukrainian army

Body armour and 10 tonnes of food sent by Ireland to Ukrainian army

Body armour and 10 tonnes of food sent by Ireland to Ukrainian army

14 March 2022

The country, while military neutral, has committed itself to providing non-lethal aid to Ukrainian forces battling the Russian invasion.


Trans community ‘even more set upon’ than gay and lesbian people were, says MP

Trans community ‘even more set upon’ than gay and lesbian people were, says MP

Trans community ‘even more set upon’ than gay and lesbian people were, says MP

14 March 2022

Ben Bradshaw, the MP for Exeter, said he hoped the UK Parliament would soon have a trans MP.


Kazakh mining giant drops libel claim against Financial Times

Kazakh mining giant drops libel claim against Financial Times

Kazakh mining giant drops libel claim against Financial Times

14 March 2022

The decision comes after a separate libel claim brought by ENRC against Mr Burgis and publisher HarperCollins was dismissed on March 2.


Ministers expected to axe passenger locator forms by end of week

Ministers expected to axe passenger locator forms by end of week

Ministers expected to axe passenger locator forms by end of week

14 March 2022

The Government was expected to announce the move later on Monday.


Two guilty of James Bond gun murder plot in major EncroChat conviction

Two guilty of James Bond gun murder plot in major EncroChat conviction

Two guilty of James Bond gun murder plot in major EncroChat conviction

14 March 2022

Sinclair referred to the gun – made famous by Sean Connery in the 007 film Dr No – as a ‘James Bond ting’.


Government urged to halt sealing of fracking wells amid energy crisis

Government urged to halt sealing of fracking wells amid energy crisis

Government urged to halt sealing of fracking wells amid energy crisis

14 March 2022

The boss of Cuadrilla has accused the Government of failing to back up its recent words with action.


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