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Irish ministers defend decision not to expel Russian ambassador

Irish ministers defend decision not to expel Russian ambassador

Irish ministers defend decision not to expel Russian ambassador

27 February 2022

It comes amid growing pressure for Yury Filatov to be expelled from the country over the actions of Russia in Ukraine.


Scots tell Putin ‘loud and clear’ to end invasion of Ukraine

Scots tell Putin ‘loud and clear’ to end invasion of Ukraine

Scots tell Putin ‘loud and clear’ to end invasion of Ukraine

27 February 2022

Demonstrators gathered in Edinburgh to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.


Diplomats and MPs join Ukrainians in ‘undivided solidarity’ at moving service

Diplomats and MPs join Ukrainians in ‘undivided solidarity’ at moving service

Diplomats and MPs join Ukrainians in ‘undivided solidarity’ at moving service

27 February 2022

Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski said the community wants to send the message: ‘Stand with Ukraine and stop the war.’


Truss backs Britons who go to Ukraine to fight the Russians

Truss backs Britons who go to Ukraine to fight the Russians

Truss backs Britons who go to Ukraine to fight the Russians

27 February 2022

President Zelensky has appealed to foreign volunteers to help defend his country from Vladimir Putin’s forces.


Three arrested after 17-year-old killed as car collides with taxi

Three arrested after 17-year-old killed as car collides with taxi

Three arrested after 17-year-old killed as car collides with taxi

27 February 2022

The teenager, who was a passenger in the car, was found injured by the Metropolitan Police at around 11pm on Saturday.


Deputy Commons speaker stepping down as Labour MP at next election

Deputy Commons speaker stepping down as Labour MP at next election

Deputy Commons speaker stepping down as Labour MP at next election

27 February 2022

Dame Rosie Winterton has held ministerial positions since entering parliament in 1997.


Scottish Government calls for ‘maximum pressure’ on Putin

Scottish Government calls for ‘maximum pressure’ on Putin

Scottish Government calls for ‘maximum pressure’ on Putin

27 February 2022

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson backed the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the UK and said more should be done to aid Ukraine refugees.


What is Swift and why does the UK want Russian banks excluded from it?

What is Swift and why does the UK want Russian banks excluded from it?

What is Swift and why does the UK want Russian banks excluded from it?

27 February 2022

Western leaders have called for Russia to lose use of the secure messaging system used by financial institutes.


Government ‘urgently’ looking at how to support Ukraine refugees – Truss

Government ‘urgently’ looking at how to support Ukraine refugees – Truss

Government ‘urgently’ looking at how to support Ukraine refugees – Truss

27 February 2022

Boris Johnson has already said the UK is ‘of course’ going to take refugees and pledged to help people ‘fleeing in fear of their lives’.


Russia could use ‘most unsavoury means’ to win in Ukraine, Truss warns

Russia could use ‘most unsavoury means’ to win in Ukraine, Truss warns

Russia could use ‘most unsavoury means’ to win in Ukraine, Truss warns

27 February 2022

The Foreign Secretary said any use of unconventional weapons in Ukraine would be an ‘extremely serious escalation’ of the conflict.


Expulsion of Russian diplomats under discussion – Irish minister

Expulsion of Russian diplomats under discussion – Irish minister

Expulsion of Russian diplomats under discussion – Irish minister

27 February 2022

Fianna Fail TD Thomas Byrne said he is ‘proud’ of party colleagues who have called for the expulsion of the Russian ambassador.


Ukrainian Film Academy calls for boycott of Russian cinema following invasion

Ukrainian Film Academy calls for boycott of Russian cinema following invasion

Ukrainian Film Academy calls for boycott of Russian cinema following invasion

27 February 2022

The call comes as Boris Johnson said the West is ‘tightening the economic ligature’ around Russia.


Pharmacies could save NHS £640m a year by providing more minor ailments services

Pharmacies could save NHS £640m a year by providing more minor ailments services

Pharmacies could save NHS £640m a year by providing more minor ailments services

27 February 2022

The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee estimates that around 40 million more GP appointments could be transferred to community pharmacies.


New UN report set to paint stark picture of impacts of climate change

New UN report set to paint stark picture of impacts of climate change

New UN report set to paint stark picture of impacts of climate change

27 February 2022

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change sets out climate impacts, adaptation and vulnerabilities.


Gay Afghan wounded in Taliban stabbing feels ‘alone’ during LGBT+ History Month

Gay Afghan wounded in Taliban stabbing feels ‘alone’ during LGBT+ History Month

Gay Afghan wounded in Taliban stabbing feels ‘alone’ during LGBT+ History Month

27 February 2022

Sara, 23, said the attack has left them with 18 wounds across their body.


‘Real threat’ of importing new tree diseases as devastating as ash dieback

‘Real threat’ of importing new tree diseases as devastating as ash dieback

‘Real threat’ of importing new tree diseases as devastating as ash dieback

27 February 2022

A decade on from the arrival of the disease in the UK, the Woodland Trust wants to see action to boost British nurseries to protect our woods.


Ireland to close off airspace to Russian planes

Ireland to close off airspace to Russian planes

Ireland to close off airspace to Russian planes

27 February 2022

On Sunday morning, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney confirmed that Ireland will move to shut off the country’s airspace to Russian planes.


UK will need to go further with visas for Ukrainians, says Wales First Minister

UK will need to go further with visas for Ukrainians, says Wales First Minister

UK will need to go further with visas for Ukrainians, says Wales First Minister

27 February 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the UK is ‘of course’ going to take refugees and pledged to help people ‘fleeing in fear of their lives’.


Rail firms ramp up timetables as passengers return

Rail firms ramp up timetables as passengers return

Rail firms ramp up timetables as passengers return

27 February 2022

Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Southern are becoming the latest train firms to reintroduce services.


What the papers say – February 27

What the papers say – February 27

What the papers say – February 27

27 February 2022

Ukraine’s resistance in the face of Russia’s invasion dominates the Sunday papers.


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