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Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:23:02 GMT
Ukraine crisis: UK ready to escalate Russian sanctions, says Truss
The foreign secretary defends the UK's initial measures against Russia, describing them as "severe".

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:18:34 GMT
Metaverse app allows kids into virtual strip clubs
A BBC investigation witnesses grooming, sexual material and a rape threat in a virtual reality world.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:23:16 GMT
River Severn flooding: Severe warnings as water continues to rise
Risk to life warnings remain as water levels rise and barriers are breached in Worcestershire.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:41:07 GMT
University students face minimum entry grades in England
It's part of new government proposals to shake up England's higher education system.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:24:32 GMT
Heathrow passenger numbers lowest for 50 years
The airport says numbers hit their lowest level since 1972 last year and won't fully recover until 2025-26.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:57:31 GMT
Barclays freezes ex-boss's bonus amid Epstein links
Jes Staley's payments are suspended as regulators examine how he described his links to Epstein.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:27:42 GMT
Students left stranded after storm tears off roof at Derby house
The roof was blown from the building during Storm Franklin, with five other properties damaged.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:02:56 GMT
Troy Deeney calls for mandatory teaching of black, Asian and minority ethnic history
Birmingham captain Troy Deeney calls for the teaching of black, Asian and minority ethnic history and experiences to be made mandatory across the school curriculum.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:08:44 GMT
Aamir Siddiqi murder: Mohammed Ali Ege movements now known
Aamir Siddiqi, 17, was killed in a case of mistaken identity in front of his parents 12 years ago.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:33:01 GMT
NHS to tackle 'unfair' maternity outcomes
A taskforce wants improvements for women belonging to ethnic minorities and those living in deprived areas.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:24:55 GMT
London indecent exposures: Bald roller skater sought by police
The man has approached six women who were walking alone in London at night, the Met Police says.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:03:39 GMT
Covid: Delay surgery after Omicron and support fraud's impact on taxpayers
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:07:22 GMT
Covid in Scotland: All legal restrictions to end on 21 March
People will no longer be required to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:27:49 GMT
What is England's 'Living with Covid' plan and what are the rules in the rest of the UK?
All remaining Covid restrictions in England will end, and Scotland will also lift its legal requirements.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:22:53 GMT
Covid 19: When will free Covid tests end?
The government is scrapping free Covid tests for most people in England.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:31:20 GMT
Covid boosters: Who is being offered a fourth dose?
People aged 75 and over are being offered a fourth Covid vaccination.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:16:06 GMT
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in my area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:36:34 GMT
Climate change: Can the UK afford its net zero policies?
The cost of living crisis has led backbench Conservative MPs to call for a rethink of the government's plans.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:19:35 GMT
Angel Lynn: 'My daughter's kidnapper deserves a longer sentence'
Angel Lynn's mum says she hopes her daughter's kidnapper gets his seven-and-a-half year sentence extended.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:01:29 GMT
'I saw my daughter's heart rate reach 280bpm'
Evelyn, two, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition, has had a defibrillator fitted.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 01:05:09 GMT
Ant and Dec in drag: 'This will change LGBTQ+ children's lives'
Dec's make-up artist says seeing drag on a family TV show will do wonders for LGBTQ+ representation.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:03:48 GMT
Cornwall: I have to live in an Airbnb in my hometown
In Cornwall, no-fault evictions and a boom in holiday lets have led to locals facing homelessness.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:22:29 GMT
Ukraine: Putin bent on a full scale invasion, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson announces that the 'first barrage' of sanctions against Russia are on the way.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:19 GMT
1922 Committee: What is it and what powers does it have?
Dubbed "the men in grey suits", the members of the committee wield a lot of power in the Conservative Party.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:01:32 GMT
'I've been taking a photo every day at 12.34pm for 10 years'
Samuel Ryde has tried to take a photograph every day at the same time for 10 years. Why?

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:05:55 GMT
Coronavirus: PM announces end of Covid restrictions in England
Boris Johnson tells MPs the need to self-isolate after a positive test will end from Thursday.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:34:03 GMT
Great Yarmouth: RNLI rescue trapped cat Icicle from River Bure
The RNLI is called out to try to rescue a tomcat who is stuck in the River Bure.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:05:45 GMT
Covid: Chris Whitty urges people to continue to self-isolate if positive
England's chief medical officer says trying to prevent others from catching infections is "standard public health advice".

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:38:53 GMT
Newspaper headlines: 'War threat grows' and 'punish Putin harder' call
The front pages are dedicated to the escalating Ukraine conflict and sanctions against Russia.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:14:42 GMT
Call for ban on wet wipes containing plastic
Scottish Water says the wipes are involved in thousands of sewer blockages each year.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:41:44 GMT
Antrim Area Hospital had no free beds when incident called
Covid-19 is contributing to pressures at Antrim Area Hospital, the Northern Trust says.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:22:29 GMT
Didcot Power Station: Daughter says families left 'in the dark'
An MP says six years on from the disaster families still need answers from the "hugely complex case".

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:14:54 GMT
Winter Olympics: Preston curling centre's boom thanks to medal success
The Flower Bowl in Preston is almost fully booked for the next two weeks after Britain's two medals.



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