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Call for lawyers and oligarchs to be sanctioned over ‘abuse’ of UK courts

Call for lawyers and oligarchs to be sanctioned over ‘abuse’ of UK courts

Call for lawyers and oligarchs to be sanctioned over ‘abuse’ of UK courts

31 March 2022

Journalists and lawyers told a Lords committee that more needed to be done to cut down on so-called Slapp lawsuits.


Plea to resolve 27-year murder mystery of Rikki Neave

Plea to resolve 27-year murder mystery of Rikki Neave

Plea to resolve 27-year murder mystery of Rikki Neave

31 March 2022

The six-year-old was strangled to death in Peterborough in 1994.


No sense in asking male patients if they are pregnant, Sajid Javid says

No sense in asking male patients if they are pregnant, Sajid Javid says

No sense in asking male patients if they are pregnant, Sajid Javid says

31 March 2022

The Health Secretary said he cannot see why NHS staff would need to ask biologically male people if they might be expecting.


Paediatricians sign open letter urging support for Ukrainian children

Paediatricians sign open letter urging support for Ukrainian children

Paediatricians sign open letter urging support for Ukrainian children

31 March 2022

The letter warns of children experiencing ‘severe trauma – both physical and psychological’ as a result of air strikes.


Government must commit to nuclear or turn away from it, expert says

Government must commit to nuclear or turn away from it, expert says

Government must commit to nuclear or turn away from it, expert says

31 March 2022

A piecemeal approach could end up discouraging investment in other forms of power, Sir Dieter Helm warned.


Hats off to Ukraine – UK soldiers pitch in to pack helmets destined for warzone

Hats off to Ukraine – UK soldiers pitch in to pack helmets destined for warzone

Hats off to Ukraine – UK soldiers pitch in to pack helmets destined for warzone

31 March 2022

Around 84,000 surplus items of military headgear are being readied for shipment from Shropshire to Poland.


Nicola Sturgeon: Nationalisation of ScotRail represents ‘historic moment’

Nicola Sturgeon: Nationalisation of ScotRail represents ‘historic moment’

Nicola Sturgeon: Nationalisation of ScotRail represents ‘historic moment’

31 March 2022

The rail operator comes into public ownership on Friday, April 1.


Government will consider public interest in releasing Lebedev advice

Government will consider public interest in releasing Lebedev advice

Government will consider public interest in releasing Lebedev advice

31 March 2022

No 10 said the Government would respond in due course.


No united Ireland for generations to come, UUP leader insists

No united Ireland for generations to come, UUP leader insists

No united Ireland for generations to come, UUP leader insists

31 March 2022

Doug Beattie said the Northern Ireland Protocol will not alter the region’s status within the United Kingdom.


Contemporary artwork to be shown at Balmoral Castle for first time

Contemporary artwork to be shown at Balmoral Castle for first time

Contemporary artwork to be shown at Balmoral Castle for first time

31 March 2022

The Salmon School installation, created by artist Joseph Rossano, is designed to represent a school of the fish in the wild.


Queen on duty with virtual audiences – three weeks away from turning 96

Queen on duty with virtual audiences – three weeks away from turning 96

Queen on duty with virtual audiences – three weeks away from turning 96

31 March 2022

The head of state welcomed the Ambassador of Ecuador and the Ambassador of Nepal.


Call in Parliament to block one of Chelsea bidders amid concerns

Call in Parliament to block one of Chelsea bidders amid concerns

Call in Parliament to block one of Chelsea bidders amid concerns

31 March 2022

Labour former cabinet minister Lord Hain urged the Government to bar the Pagliuca Consortium from the race to snap up the Blues.


Number of people in poverty fell during first year of pandemic

Number of people in poverty fell during first year of pandemic

Number of people in poverty fell during first year of pandemic

31 March 2022

Incomes for poorer families rose in 2020/21 thanks to state support, but experts say the Universal Credit cut makes their prospects ‘much bleaker’.


Starmer urges voters to respond to cost-of-living crisis during local elections

Starmer urges voters to respond to cost-of-living crisis during local elections

Starmer urges voters to respond to cost-of-living crisis during local elections

31 March 2022

The Labour leader highlighted worries over paying bills, job security and crime.


Yellow weather warning for snow and ice extended to South East

Yellow weather warning for snow and ice extended to South East

Yellow weather warning for snow and ice extended to South East

31 March 2022

The Met Office alert covers most of the east coast of Britain, including Suffolk and Kent.


‘Facts not in dispute’ over whether fines mean laws were broken – No 10

‘Facts not in dispute’ over whether fines mean laws were broken – No 10

‘Facts not in dispute’ over whether fines mean laws were broken – No 10

31 March 2022

Downing Street said the Prime Minister’s ‘position’ prevented him from commenting until the partygate investigation is over.


Titanic Belfast generates £430m in direct spending in NI in 10 years – report

Titanic Belfast generates £430m in direct spending in NI in 10 years – report

Titanic Belfast generates £430m in direct spending in NI in 10 years – report

31 March 2022

The landmark visitor attraction in the city’s regenerated docklands has celebrated its tenth birthday.


Reprieve for capping fracking wells as Government considers its energy strategy

Reprieve for capping fracking wells as Government considers its energy strategy

Reprieve for capping fracking wells as Government considers its energy strategy

31 March 2022

Regulators have lifted an order requiring Cuadrilla to seal the UK’s only shale wells by the end of June.


UK greenhouse gas emissions rose 5% in 2021, figures show

UK greenhouse gas emissions rose 5% in 2021, figures show

UK greenhouse gas emissions rose 5% in 2021, figures show

31 March 2022

But climate pollution remained 5% below 2019 levels, reflecting the ongoing impact of Covid-19 restrictions.


Staff shortages leave British Airways ‘floundering’ after IT glitches – expert

Staff shortages leave British Airways ‘floundering’ after IT glitches – expert

Staff shortages leave British Airways ‘floundering’ after IT glitches – expert

31 March 2022

Dozens of British Airways flights at Heathrow were delayed or cancelled on Wednesday due to what the airline described as ‘a technical issue’.


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