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Starmer: Britons joining Ukraine fighting must do so ‘very carefully’

Starmer: Britons joining Ukraine fighting must do so ‘very carefully’

Starmer: Britons joining Ukraine fighting must do so ‘very carefully’

17 February 2023

‘Nothing should be done that gets in the way’ of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Labour leader has said.


Homes face 48 hours without power after Storm Otto hits UK

Homes face 48 hours without power after Storm Otto hits UK

Homes face 48 hours without power after Storm Otto hits UK

17 February 2023

Thousands of people were left without power on Friday.


Doctors can force murderer who has ‘shut down’ to eat and take medicine – judge

Doctors can force murderer who has ‘shut down’ to eat and take medicine – judge

Doctors can force murderer who has ‘shut down’ to eat and take medicine – judge

17 February 2023

Sir Jonathan Cohen heard how the man, who is serving a life sentence at a jail in northern England, had mental health problems and was refusing food.


King praises children for ‘raising the alarm over climate change’

King praises children for ‘raising the alarm over climate change’

King praises children for ‘raising the alarm over climate change’

17 February 2023

The monarch called for ‘big changes’ in the way we approach the issue in an afterword to a new book from Ladybird.


Sunak: We have not got a deal yet on Northern Ireland Protocol

Sunak: We have not got a deal yet on Northern Ireland Protocol

Sunak: We have not got a deal yet on Northern Ireland Protocol

17 February 2023

Mr Sunak met with Stormont leaders earlier on Friday.


People warned they could be without power for 48 hours due to Storm Otto

People warned they could be without power for 48 hours due to Storm Otto

People warned they could be without power for 48 hours due to Storm Otto

17 February 2023

Winds as high as 80mph were recorded across parts of north and north east Scotland on Friday.


Lee Anderson says ‘I am allowed to have opinions’ on death penalty

Lee Anderson says ‘I am allowed to have opinions’ on death penalty

Lee Anderson says ‘I am allowed to have opinions’ on death penalty

17 February 2023

The outspoken MP for Ashfield was given the post of deputy Conservative chairman.


Far-right Army reject convicted of collecting terror documents

Far-right Army reject convicted of collecting terror documents

Far-right Army reject convicted of collecting terror documents

17 February 2023

Doorman Sejr Forster had briefly joined the Army but was discharged due to his association with National Action.


Lancashire Police to conduct internal review into Nicola Bulley investigation

Lancashire Police to conduct internal review into Nicola Bulley investigation

Lancashire Police to conduct internal review into Nicola Bulley investigation

17 February 2023

The announcement comes as police came under fire for disclosing Ms Bulley’s vulnerabilities in a press conference.


Met officers ‘posted inappropriate images of Katie Price’s son on WhatsApp’

Met officers ‘posted inappropriate images of Katie Price’s son on WhatsApp’

Met officers ‘posted inappropriate images of Katie Price’s son on WhatsApp’

17 February 2023

The model and TV personality shared details of the alleged misconduct on her Instagram.


Charles co-writes Ladybird Book of Climate Change

Charles co-writes Ladybird Book of Climate Change

Charles co-writes Ladybird Book of Climate Change

17 February 2023

The King is a life-long champion of the environment and the new children’s book is a re-writing of his 2017 climate change book aimed at adults.


Scottish Labour unveils policy to sell empty homes for £1

Scottish Labour unveils policy to sell empty homes for £1

Scottish Labour unveils policy to sell empty homes for £1

17 February 2023

The move is part of measures to increase home ownership.


Berlin spy case shows ‘potential failings’ in vetting system, says ex-MI6 spy

Berlin spy case shows ‘potential failings’ in vetting system, says ex-MI6 spy

Berlin spy case shows ‘potential failings’ in vetting system, says ex-MI6 spy

17 February 2023

Christopher Steele said the UK is one of Russia’s ‘main targets’ because it is a ‘very strong supporter’ of Ukraine.


Chair of Natural England worries ‘endlessly’ about companies greenwashing

Chair of Natural England worries ‘endlessly’ about companies greenwashing

Chair of Natural England worries ‘endlessly’ about companies greenwashing

17 February 2023

Tony Juniper said there is a ‘long track record’ of businesses focusing more on communication than substantial transformations.


Sarwar declares Labour ‘ready for government’ as he reaches across aisle

Sarwar declares Labour ‘ready for government’ as he reaches across aisle

Sarwar declares Labour ‘ready for government’ as he reaches across aisle

17 February 2023

The Scottish Labour leader appealed to SNP and Conservative voters to ‘put your trust in us’.


Time to give Ukraine ‘Nato-standard capabilities’, Sunak tells West

Time to give Ukraine ‘Nato-standard capabilities’, Sunak tells West

Time to give Ukraine ‘Nato-standard capabilities’, Sunak tells West

17 February 2023

The Prime Minister is expected to warn fellow leaders they must not lose their nerve in the face of an expected Russian spring offensive.


Varadkar ‘quietly confident’ that protocol deal can be reached within weeks

Varadkar ‘quietly confident’ that protocol deal can be reached within weeks

Varadkar ‘quietly confident’ that protocol deal can be reached within weeks

17 February 2023

The Irish premier warned that windows of opportunity can disappear ‘for quite some time’ as diplomatic efforts ramped up to secure a deal.


Man denies plotting Hyde Park terror attack

Man denies plotting Hyde Park terror attack

Man denies plotting Hyde Park terror attack

17 February 2023

Edward Little is accused of planning to buy a firearm and carry out an attack in Hyde Park.


Royal Mile falls silent as thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter

Royal Mile falls silent as thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter

Royal Mile falls silent as thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter

17 February 2023

Barry Martin died last month after tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh.


Humza Yousaf: UK Government must ‘stop messing around’ over nurses’ strike

Humza Yousaf: UK Government must ‘stop messing around’ over nurses’ strike

Humza Yousaf: UK Government must ‘stop messing around’ over nurses’ strike

17 February 2023

The Scottish Health Secretary spoke out after making a record pay offer to NHS staff north of the border.


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