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BBC investigation reveals sexual abuse on British-owned tea farms in Kenya

BBC investigation reveals sexual abuse on British-owned tea farms in Kenya

BBC investigation reveals sexual abuse on British-owned tea farms in Kenya

20 February 2023

The BBC says more than 70 women who work on the plantations told the broadcaster they have suffered some form of sexual harassment at work.


Family of woman who died in Qatar says FCDO hoping case ‘just goes away’

Family of woman who died in Qatar says FCDO hoping case ‘just goes away’

Family of woman who died in Qatar says FCDO hoping case ‘just goes away’

20 February 2023

Beautician Raffy Tsakanika, from Cambridge, was a passenger in a Toyota Landcruiser near Doha in the fatal incident in March 2019.


London to extend free school meals to all primary school pupils for one year

London to extend free school meals to all primary school pupils for one year

London to extend free school meals to all primary school pupils for one year

20 February 2023

It is estimated the move will save families in London around £440 per child across the programme.


All Quiet On The Western Front breaks Cinema Paradiso’s foreign Baftas record

All Quiet On The Western Front breaks Cinema Paradiso’s foreign Baftas record

All Quiet On The Western Front breaks Cinema Paradiso’s foreign Baftas record

20 February 2023

It was a disappointing night for Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees Of Inisherin.


Stroke survivor moves hand for first time in nine years after spinal stimulation

Stroke survivor moves hand for first time in nine years after spinal stimulation

Stroke survivor moves hand for first time in nine years after spinal stimulation

20 February 2023

The researchers said the benefits of spinal cord stimulation have been shown to last for up to four weeks after stimulation was stopped.


What the papers say – February 20

What the papers say – February 20

What the papers say – February 20

20 February 2023

The search for Nicola Bulley and free school meals feature on the front pages.


Rishi Sunak presses to unveil Protocol deal despite backlash from Tories and DUP

Rishi Sunak presses to unveil Protocol deal despite backlash from Tories and DUP

Rishi Sunak presses to unveil Protocol deal despite backlash from Tories and DUP

20 February 2023

Negotiations are ongoing to break the deadlock over the contentious post-Brexit trading arrangements.


Ambulance workers continue strike with junior doctors set to announce action

Ambulance workers continue strike with junior doctors set to announce action

Ambulance workers continue strike with junior doctors set to announce action

20 February 2023

Around 45,000 junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association in England have been balloted.


Nicola Bulley’s partner tells of ‘agony’ after body found in river

Nicola Bulley’s partner tells of ‘agony’ after body found in river

Nicola Bulley’s partner tells of ‘agony’ after body found in river

20 February 2023

The 45-year-old went missing while walking her dog in St Michael’s on Wyre on January 27.


Salman Rushdie condemns ‘absurd censorship’ after Roald Dahl’s books rewritten

Salman Rushdie condemns ‘absurd censorship’ after Roald Dahl’s books rewritten

Salman Rushdie condemns ‘absurd censorship’ after Roald Dahl’s books rewritten

19 February 2023

Content deemed offensive, such as references to weight, mental health, violence, gender and race, has been altered.


William tells Navalny producers he wants to ‘see how we can help’

William tells Navalny producers he wants to ‘see how we can help’

William tells Navalny producers he wants to ‘see how we can help’

19 February 2023

William told producer Odessa Rae her work was ‘seriously impressive’ as he chatted after the film won the Bafta documentary award.


German language film All Quiet On The Western Front storms the Baftas

German language film All Quiet On The Western Front storms the Baftas

German language film All Quiet On The Western Front storms the Baftas

19 February 2023

It was a disappointing night for Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees Of Inisherin.


Rishi Sunak rejects calls by senior Tory MPs to scrap corporation tax hike

Rishi Sunak rejects calls by senior Tory MPs to scrap corporation tax hike

Rishi Sunak rejects calls by senior Tory MPs to scrap corporation tax hike

19 February 2023

The Prime Minister is facing a Budget rebellion over the policy, which is central to his plans to tame inflation.


Power restored to all homes after Storm Otto moves away

Power restored to all homes after Storm Otto moves away

Power restored to all homes after Storm Otto moves away

19 February 2023

The storm had left more than 60,000 homes without power earlier this week.


All Quiet On The Western Front pulls ahead with six wins at Baftas

All Quiet On The Western Front pulls ahead with six wins at Baftas

All Quiet On The Western Front pulls ahead with six wins at Baftas

19 February 2023

Director Edward Berger paid tribute to those fighting in Ukraine.


Navalny filmmakers dedicate Bafta to ‘security risk’ journalist Christo Grozev

Navalny filmmakers dedicate Bafta to ‘security risk’ journalist Christo Grozev

Navalny filmmakers dedicate Bafta to ‘security risk’ journalist Christo Grozev

19 February 2023

The producer of Navalny said Mr Grozev ‘gave up everything to tell the story and many other stories that need to be told’.


Take-up of energy bill support rises among prepayment meter users

Take-up of energy bill support rises among prepayment meter users

Take-up of energy bill support rises among prepayment meter users

19 February 2023

A record level of Government support reached vulnerable households in January.


Dame Helen Mirren remembers the Queen as the ‘nation’s leading star’ at Baftas

Dame Helen Mirren remembers the Queen as the ‘nation’s leading star’ at Baftas

Dame Helen Mirren remembers the Queen as the ‘nation’s leading star’ at Baftas

19 February 2023

The late Queen had a close association with the Academy spanning 50 years.


Carey Mulligan incorrectly named as Bafta winner after signing translation gaffe

Carey Mulligan incorrectly named as Bafta winner after signing translation gaffe

Carey Mulligan incorrectly named as Bafta winner after signing translation gaffe

19 February 2023

The incident occurred while Oscar-winning deaf actor Troy Kotsur was presenting.


William and Kate told of Queen’s support for Bafta at 2023 awards ceremony

William and Kate told of Queen’s support for Bafta at 2023 awards ceremony

William and Kate told of Queen’s support for Bafta at 2023 awards ceremony

19 February 2023

The royals shook hands with Bafta representatives and spoke about their work at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.


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