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MP Johnny Mercer ‘determined’ to keep voice of Ukrainians ‘alive and bright’

MP Johnny Mercer ‘determined’ to keep voice of Ukrainians ‘alive and bright’

MP Johnny Mercer ‘determined’ to keep voice of Ukrainians ‘alive and bright’

02 April 2022

The Tory MP travelled to the country, with his journey documented in a Channel 4 Dispatches film.


Veterans mark Falklands anniversary by visiting dock they returned to after war

Veterans mark Falklands anniversary by visiting dock they returned to after war

Veterans mark Falklands anniversary by visiting dock they returned to after war

02 April 2022

Events remembering the Falklands War are taking place across the country to mark the conflict’s 40th anniversary.


Review to look at how to improve vitamin D intake

Review to look at how to improve vitamin D intake

Review to look at how to improve vitamin D intake

02 April 2022

Dietary supplements and fortified food and drinks are among the options being considered.


The Wanted star Max George pays tribute to Tom Parker’s ‘courage and dignity’

The Wanted star Max George pays tribute to Tom Parker’s ‘courage and dignity’

The Wanted star Max George pays tribute to Tom Parker’s ‘courage and dignity’

02 April 2022

He shared a letter addressed directly to his former bandmate.


UK blocks another jet with links to Russian oligarchs over Ukraine invasion

UK blocks another jet with links to Russian oligarchs over Ukraine invasion

UK blocks another jet with links to Russian oligarchs over Ukraine invasion

02 April 2022

Grant Shapps did not provide details of the aircraft, or its ownership, but said the move was taken on Saturday morning.


More than 80 arrested in Essex as climate change protests continue

More than 80 arrested in Essex as climate change protests continue

More than 80 arrested in Essex as climate change protests continue

02 April 2022

Police said arrests were made for a variety of offences.


Mel Giedroyc hails ‘life-affirming’ Big Jubilee Lunch organisers

Mel Giedroyc hails ‘life-affirming’ Big Jubilee Lunch organisers

Mel Giedroyc hails ‘life-affirming’ Big Jubilee Lunch organisers

02 April 2022

The event in June will see people across the country share food, drink and conversation.


Broadcaster Charlie Bird reaches mountain top in ‘inspirational’ charity climb

Broadcaster Charlie Bird reaches mountain top in ‘inspirational’ charity climb

Broadcaster Charlie Bird reaches mountain top in ‘inspirational’ charity climb

02 April 2022

The former RTE chief news correspondent was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year.


UK braced for more wintry weather as temperatures set to plunge to minus 6C

UK braced for more wintry weather as temperatures set to plunge to minus 6C

UK braced for more wintry weather as temperatures set to plunge to minus 6C

02 April 2022

Forecasters said the ‘peaks and troughs’ of spring will hit most of the country over the next week, with sunny spells and windy intervals.


Cross-Channel disruption plunges Dover into traffic chaos near port

Cross-Channel disruption plunges Dover into traffic chaos near port

Cross-Channel disruption plunges Dover into traffic chaos near port

02 April 2022

The suspension of P&O services has reduced capacity at the port, while bad weather and a shortage of ferries have also been blamed for long queues.


Sophie sends message to mark World Autism Day

Sophie sends message to mark World Autism Day

Sophie sends message to mark World Autism Day

02 April 2022

The countess thanked those supporting autistic people around the country in a message released by Buckingham Palace.


Dame Cressida Dick’s last day as Met Police Commissioner will be April 10

Dame Cressida Dick’s last day as Met Police Commissioner will be April 10

Dame Cressida Dick’s last day as Met Police Commissioner will be April 10

02 April 2022

The Met boss quit in a surprise move last month.


Former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire appointed chairman of Channel 4

Former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire appointed chairman of Channel 4

Former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire appointed chairman of Channel 4

02 April 2022

It comes as the broadcaster is facing the prospect of privatisation.


Government ‘cannot completely nullify’ pressure on energy costs, minister says

Government ‘cannot completely nullify’ pressure on energy costs, minister says

Government ‘cannot completely nullify’ pressure on energy costs, minister says

02 April 2022

But Brandon Lewis said the Government will ‘put in the support that we can, as and when we can’ to ease the sting of rising prices.


Climate change activists continue blocking oil terminals

Climate change activists continue blocking oil terminals

Climate change activists continue blocking oil terminals

02 April 2022

Just Stop Oil is demanding that the UK Government stops new oil and gas projects.


What the papers say – April 2

What the papers say – April 2

What the papers say – April 2

02 April 2022

Britain’s energy crisis features among a range of topics across Saturday’s front pages.


Two veterans who fought in Falklands meet 40 years on from war

Two veterans who fought in Falklands meet 40 years on from war

Two veterans who fought in Falklands meet 40 years on from war

02 April 2022

Bill McDowell and Norman McDade, both veterans of the Falklands war, met to mark the conflict’s 40th anniversary.


Prince of Wales welcomes tour guides to garden estate ahead of spring opening

Prince of Wales welcomes tour guides to garden estate ahead of spring opening

Prince of Wales welcomes tour guides to garden estate ahead of spring opening

02 April 2022

Charles walked among the daffodils and welcomed tour guides at Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire.


Will Smith resigns from the Academy following his ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour

Will Smith resigns from the Academy following his ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour

Will Smith resigns from the Academy following his ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour

02 April 2022

The actor said he had ‘betrayed the trust’ of the organisation in a statement.


Duke of York’s daughter named in High Court litigation

Duke of York’s daughter named in High Court litigation

Duke of York’s daughter named in High Court litigation

02 April 2022

Princess Beatrice has been named in an affidavit given by Nebahat Isbilen, who has sued Selman Turk, a Turkish businessman based in London.


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