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Met invites women to ‘walk and talk’ with officers and voice safety concerns

Met invites women to ‘walk and talk’ with officers and voice safety concerns

Met invites women to ‘walk and talk’ with officers and voice safety concerns

25 February 2022

The country’s biggest force is rolling out the scheme across London in March to help rebuild public trust after a spate of scandals.


MoD: Highly unlikely Russia achieved its day one military objectives in Ukraine

MoD: Highly unlikely Russia achieved its day one military objectives in Ukraine

MoD: Highly unlikely Russia achieved its day one military objectives in Ukraine

25 February 2022

But the Ministry added it was ‘highly likely’ Russia had seized the shuttered Chernobyl nuclear plant.


Juror’s failure to disclose abuse meant Maxwell trial ‘not fair and impartial’

Juror’s failure to disclose abuse meant Maxwell trial ‘not fair and impartial’

Juror’s failure to disclose abuse meant Maxwell trial ‘not fair and impartial’

25 February 2022

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of enticing vulnerable teenagers to be abused by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.


Nato allies set to meet following ‘cynical and brutal invasion’ of Ukraine

Nato allies set to meet following ‘cynical and brutal invasion’ of Ukraine

Nato allies set to meet following ‘cynical and brutal invasion’ of Ukraine

25 February 2022

Boris Johnson said the Russian invasion of Ukraine marked ‘a dark day in the history of our continent’.


Snow and ice hit parts of UK overnight as unsettled weather set to last

Snow and ice hit parts of UK overnight as unsettled weather set to last

Snow and ice hit parts of UK overnight as unsettled weather set to last

25 February 2022

Icy roads could cause travel issues on Friday morning in Northern Ireland, Scotland and northwest England.


Banksy artwork expected to fetch up to £300,000 at Los Angeles auction

Banksy artwork expected to fetch up to £300,000 at Los Angeles auction

Banksy artwork expected to fetch up to £300,000 at Los Angeles auction

25 February 2022

The piece by the anonymous painter, Bomb Middle England, is part of a collection of works to go under the hammer.


UK can be proud of support for Ukraine, PM tells ministers

UK can be proud of support for Ukraine, PM tells ministers

UK can be proud of support for Ukraine, PM tells ministers

24 February 2022

Boris Johnson said the invasion of Ukraine had been a ‘dark day’ for Europe.


Satellite images show airfield damage in eastern Ukraine

Satellite images show airfield damage in eastern Ukraine

Satellite images show airfield damage in eastern Ukraine

24 February 2022

One picture, from US Earth observation company Planet, shows smoke rising from a site in Chuhuiv.


Police Scotland help in hunt for family with infant missing from Wales

Police Scotland help in hunt for family with infant missing from Wales

Police Scotland help in hunt for family with infant missing from Wales

24 February 2022

They were spotted at the Cardiff hospital at about midnight on February 16.


Football agent denies knowingly organising ‘grey’ flight for Emiliano Sala

Football agent denies knowingly organising ‘grey’ flight for Emiliano Sala

Football agent denies knowingly organising ‘grey’ flight for Emiliano Sala

24 February 2022

The aircraft that crashed into the Channel killing both the player and the pilot had no licence to carry paying passengers.


Ireland will back ‘strongest possible’ sanctions against Russia

Ireland will back ‘strongest possible’ sanctions against Russia

Ireland will back ‘strongest possible’ sanctions against Russia

24 February 2022

EU leaders are meeting on Thursday evening to discuss and agree on a range on sanctions against Moscow.


Harry and Meghan to be recognised for social justice work at NAACP Image Awards

Harry and Meghan to be recognised for social justice work at NAACP Image Awards

Harry and Meghan to be recognised for social justice work at NAACP Image Awards

24 February 2022

The award is presented for special achievement and distinguished public service, and the Sussexes said they were honoured to be recognised.


Labour MPs withdraw from anti-Nato statement after threat of suspension

Labour MPs withdraw from anti-Nato statement after threat of suspension

Labour MPs withdraw from anti-Nato statement after threat of suspension

24 February 2022

A party spokesperson said all their MPs now understood ‘whose side Labour is on’.


Peter Gabriel leads celebrity reaction to unfolding Ukraine crisis

Peter Gabriel leads celebrity reaction to unfolding Ukraine crisis

Peter Gabriel leads celebrity reaction to unfolding Ukraine crisis

24 February 2022

Boris Johnson has announced a “severe” package of economic sanctions to pile pressure on Vladimir Putin.


Man facing court after allegedly forcing his way into Harry Styles’ home

Man facing court after allegedly forcing his way into Harry Styles’ home

Man facing court after allegedly forcing his way into Harry Styles’ home

24 February 2022

Pablo Tarazaga-Orero, 28, is also said to have destroyed a vase belonging to the Watermelon Sugar singer.


Chancellor Rishi Sunak receives questionnaire in Met partygate probe

Chancellor Rishi Sunak receives questionnaire in Met partygate probe

Chancellor Rishi Sunak receives questionnaire in Met partygate probe

24 February 2022

The force is looking into 12 alleged gatherings reportedly held during Covid restrictions.


General Sir Patrick Sanders named as new Chief of General Staff

General Sir Patrick Sanders named as new Chief of General Staff

General Sir Patrick Sanders named as new Chief of General Staff

24 February 2022

Sir Patrick, who is set to take over from June, said he is ‘deeply honoured’ by the appointment.


Anything can happen reporting from a live warzone, says Clive Myrie

Anything can happen reporting from a live warzone, says Clive Myrie

Anything can happen reporting from a live warzone, says Clive Myrie

24 February 2022

The BBC journalists had to wear flak jackets after a siren interrupted their live Ukraine broadcast.


Britain braced for cyber attacks in fallout of invasion of Ukraine

Britain braced for cyber attacks in fallout of invasion of Ukraine

Britain braced for cyber attacks in fallout of invasion of Ukraine

24 February 2022

Boris Johnson said there would be global consequences stemming from Russia’s aggression.


Snow and ice are set to hit parts of the country

Snow and ice are set to hit parts of the country

Snow and ice are set to hit parts of the country

24 February 2022

The Environment Agency said that severe flooding is expected to continue.


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