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What the papers say – February 28

What the papers say – February 28

What the papers say – February 28

28 February 2024

These are the biggest stories making headlines this Wednesday.


Cleverly questions what regular pro-Palestine protests are hoping to achieve

Cleverly questions what regular pro-Palestine protests are hoping to achieve

Cleverly questions what regular pro-Palestine protests are hoping to achieve

28 February 2024

The Home Secretary said the calls for an immediate ceasefire were in ‘disagreement’ with the Government’s ‘well thought-out’ position.


82 people have died since call for infected blood compensation, say campaigners

82 people have died since call for infected blood compensation, say campaigners

82 people have died since call for infected blood compensation, say campaigners

28 February 2024

Campaigners are to descend on Westminster to call on the Government to act.


Broadcast journalists send open letter calling for foreign media access to Gaza

Broadcast journalists send open letter calling for foreign media access to Gaza

Broadcast journalists send open letter calling for foreign media access to Gaza

28 February 2024

The broadcasters represented are Sky News, the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, CNN, ABC, NBC, and CBS.


Harry awaits judgment in High Court challenge over change to personal security

Harry awaits judgment in High Court challenge over change to personal security

Harry awaits judgment in High Court challenge over change to personal security

28 February 2024

The Duke of Sussex took legal action against the Home Office over a decision to change the level of his security arrangements when he visits the UK.


Sixth person to appear in court charged with allegedly spying for Russia

Sixth person to appear in court charged with allegedly spying for Russia

Sixth person to appear in court charged with allegedly spying for Russia

28 February 2024

Bulgarian national Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 38, of Acton, west London, is to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


Home Office unveils £31m security package to protect MPs from threats

Home Office unveils £31m security package to protect MPs from threats

Home Office unveils £31m security package to protect MPs from threats

27 February 2024

Home Secretary James Cleverly said no MP should have to accept that harassment is ‘part of the job’.


Complaints process and oversight for Government’s counter-terror scheme launched

Complaints process and oversight for Government’s counter-terror scheme launched

Complaints process and oversight for Government’s counter-terror scheme launched

27 February 2024

The Government’s adviser on extremism Robin Simcox said the Standards and Compliance Unit would ‘process and investigate complaints about Prevent’.


Thomas Kingston: A financier who married into the royal family

Thomas Kingston: A financier who married into the royal family

Thomas Kingston: A financier who married into the royal family

27 February 2024

He was found dead at an address in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening.


Commons ban for Scott Benton approved, paving way for Blackpool by-election

Commons ban for Scott Benton approved, paving way for Blackpool by-election

Commons ban for Scott Benton approved, paving way for Blackpool by-election

27 February 2024

A 35-day suspension is enough to trigger a recall petition.


Fergus Ewing slams ‘authoritarian’ SNP after suspension is upheld

Fergus Ewing slams ‘authoritarian’ SNP after suspension is upheld

Fergus Ewing slams ‘authoritarian’ SNP after suspension is upheld

27 February 2024

The Inverness and Nairn MSP had appealed against a week-long suspension, imposed after he voted against a Scottish Government minister.


Sixth person charged with allegedly spying for Russia

Sixth person charged with allegedly spying for Russia

Sixth person charged with allegedly spying for Russia

27 February 2024

Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev is to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


Lee Anderson: PM made mistake removing Tory whip after Sadiq Khan remarks

Lee Anderson: PM made mistake removing Tory whip after Sadiq Khan remarks

Lee Anderson: PM made mistake removing Tory whip after Sadiq Khan remarks

27 February 2024

The former deputy Tory chairman said he stands by the ‘sentiment of his comments’ after accusing the Mayor of London of being controlled by Islamists.


Archived CBeebies Bedtime Stories episodes get digital library on BBC iPlayer

Archived CBeebies Bedtime Stories episodes get digital library on BBC iPlayer

Archived CBeebies Bedtime Stories episodes get digital library on BBC iPlayer

27 February 2024

The archived episodes will become available from World Book Day.


Royal family in mourning as Lady Gabriella Kingston’s husband Tom dies suddenly

Royal family in mourning as Lady Gabriella Kingston’s husband Tom dies suddenly

Royal family in mourning as Lady Gabriella Kingston’s husband Tom dies suddenly

27 February 2024

Lady Gabriella paid tribute to the 45-year-old, describing him as an ‘exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him’.


Two boys arrested and bailed after animals killed at west London college

Two boys arrested and bailed after animals killed at west London college

Two boys arrested and bailed after animals killed at west London college

27 February 2024

The pair were arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and burglary after the incident at Capel Manor College on Sunday.


UK Government ‘hell-bent on new age of austerity’, MSPs warned, as Budget passed

UK Government ‘hell-bent on new age of austerity’, MSPs warned, as Budget passed

UK Government ‘hell-bent on new age of austerity’, MSPs warned, as Budget passed

27 February 2024

The Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans for 2024-25 have been approved, despite the Tories, Labour and Liberal Democrats voting against them.


Decision to dissolve black female deacon’s parish is ‘indirectly discriminatory’

Decision to dissolve black female deacon’s parish is ‘indirectly discriminatory’

Decision to dissolve black female deacon’s parish is ‘indirectly discriminatory’

27 February 2024

Reverend Yvonne Clarke was ordained as a deacon in the CoE in 1987 and has served All Saints Shirley, in Southwark Diocese, for more than 20 years.


Vodafone completes 3G network switch off

Vodafone completes 3G network switch off

Vodafone completes 3G network switch off

27 February 2024

The mobile operator said the switch off would help free up network space for faster 4G and 5G services.


Fashion giant Shein considers London stock market listing

Fashion giant Shein considers London stock market listing

Fashion giant Shein considers London stock market listing

27 February 2024

The fast fashion firm has reportedly looked towards a UK listing amid concerns over onerous regulations in the US.


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