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It’s very dangerous to predict what Putin might do next, says former PM David Cameron
He served as prime minister for six years, but since losing the Brexit referendum in 2016, David Cameron has stepped down as an MP, and rarely given interviews. 


Racism cited in strip-search of school-girl in East London
A "shocking" and "deeply concerning case". That's the verdict of the Mayor of London after an incident in 2020 in which a 15-year-old black girl was strip searched at an East London school by two police officers. 


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe release “took too long”, says Jeremy Hunt
There were five foreign secretaries during the years that Nazanin was unable to leave Iran. 


Why has the UK done a deal with Iran for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe?
The release of Nazanin and Anoosheh comes against a background of a bigger diplomatic game being driven by world events. 


It is like he has been in a time warp, says daughter of British-Iranian national Anoosheh Ashoori
We spoke to Anoosheh Ashoori's daughter, Elika - and asked her how she's feeling knowing her father is finally on his way home.


Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori released from detention in Iran
After years of physical and mental stress, languishing in cockroach-ridden jails, toyed with by autocrats who seemed impervious to reason or empathy: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori are on a plane bound for Britain. 


Hopes raised of release after Iran returns Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s UK passport
Hopes have been raised that the British-Iranian woman Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe could be allowed to return to the UK after Iranian officials returned her British passport.


Ukranians fleeing country will remember experience forever, former Kindertransport child Lord Dubs says
More than 100,000 Britons have offered sanctuary to Ukrainian refugees under the government scheme launched yesterday. 


Cost of living crisis taking its toll on Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland there are fears that, as the cost of living crisis grows, as much as 40% of the population could soon be living in fuel poverty.


Chelsea withdraw request to play match behind closed doors
Chelsea have withdrawn a request for their FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough on Saturday to be played behind closed doors after a row with the government over ticket sales for the game.


Racist and misogynist attitudes should not be tolerated in policing, says HM chief inspectorate of constabulary
It has been a tumultuous couple of years for British policing. Allegations of institutional racism, misogyny and corruption have been levelled at the Metropolitan Police - the UK's biggest force. 


The Ukraine refugees struggling to get to the UK
Ukrainians with relatives in the UK have a right to come here provided they have a visa. But a man from Essex has been waiting for nearly three weeks for his parents, sister and nephews to get to the UK.


Government launches scheme to house refugees from Ukraine
Refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine now have the chance of finding shelter in the spare rooms of British homes. 


Northern Ireland victims of institutional abuse receive Stormont public apology
Five years ago a landmark inquiry concluded that over a 73-year period, children in Northern Ireland's care homes suffered systemic physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect. 


Met Police breached rights of Sarah Everard vigil organisers, court rules
Women's rights campaigners have won a High Court victory over the Metropolitan Police, which threatened them with huge fines if they organised a demonstration during lockdown in memory of murdered Sarah Everard. 



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