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Greenpeace blocks arrival of tanker carrying Russian diesel to UK fuel terminal

Greenpeace blocks arrival of tanker carrying Russian diesel to UK fuel terminal

Greenpeace blocks arrival of tanker carrying Russian diesel to UK fuel terminal

16 May 2022

The group is protesting against the UK Government allowing fossil fuel money to flow to Russian President Vladimir Putin.


Sam Ryder on taking to Eurovision stage: ‘Just trust in everything’

Sam Ryder on taking to Eurovision stage: ‘Just trust in everything’

Sam Ryder on taking to Eurovision stage: ‘Just trust in everything’

16 May 2022

The UK landed in second place at the singing contest.


William pictured in UAE offering Queen’s condolences after ruler’s death

William pictured in UAE offering Queen’s condolences after ruler’s death

William pictured in UAE offering Queen’s condolences after ruler’s death

16 May 2022

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died on Friday at the age of 73.


Channel crossings exceed 8,000 for the year

Channel crossings exceed 8,000 for the year

Channel crossings exceed 8,000 for the year

16 May 2022

More than 600 people arrived in Kent over the weekend.


Work more or get better paid jobs to afford rising prices, says minister

Work more or get better paid jobs to afford rising prices, says minister

Work more or get better paid jobs to afford rising prices, says minister

16 May 2022

Safeguarding minister Rachel Maclean said a long-term solution to the cost-of-living crisis could involve taking on more hours at work.


Greggs warns of rising costs as sales bounce back after pandemic

Greggs warns of rising costs as sales bounce back after pandemic

Greggs warns of rising costs as sales bounce back after pandemic

16 May 2022

The business said in March it expects further price changes later this year.


Climate change disrupting ‘the language of life’ across all types of ecosystems

Climate change disrupting ‘the language of life’ across all types of ecosystems

Climate change disrupting ‘the language of life’ across all types of ecosystems

16 May 2022

Research shows climate change is disrupting essential chemical communication processes between organisms.


NHS patients faced bigger IVF delays during Covid than those paying privately

NHS patients faced bigger IVF delays during Covid than those paying privately

NHS patients faced bigger IVF delays during Covid than those paying privately

16 May 2022

Some 83% of private and 34% of NHS clinics were approved to resume service by May 15 2020.


Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary warns of holiday price hikes

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary warns of holiday price hikes

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary warns of holiday price hikes

16 May 2022

The airline reported narrowed annual underlying losses of £302 million for the year to March 13.


More than half of people have worse health due to rising cost of living – poll

More than half of people have worse health due to rising cost of living – poll

More than half of people have worse health due to rising cost of living – poll

16 May 2022

Of all those who reported their health getting worse, 84% said it was due to increased heating costs.


Cap on energy bills could be reviewed four times a year under Ofgem plans

Cap on energy bills could be reviewed four times a year under Ofgem plans

Cap on energy bills could be reviewed four times a year under Ofgem plans

16 May 2022

The regulator has proposed quarterly updates to the cap, which is currently changed once every six months.


Sturgeon says international engagement ‘should be seen as part of the job’

Sturgeon says international engagement ‘should be seen as part of the job’

Sturgeon says international engagement ‘should be seen as part of the job’

16 May 2022

The Scottish First Minister defended her visit to the United States in a column in the Times on Monday.


What the papers say – May 16

What the papers say – May 16

What the papers say – May 16

16 May 2022

The papers revolve around the deepening crisis over the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Infertility in men linked to higher chance of developing breast cancer – study

Infertility in men linked to higher chance of developing breast cancer – study

Infertility in men linked to higher chance of developing breast cancer – study

16 May 2022

Researchers suggest further work is needed to understand the underlying causes of male breast cancer.


Boris Johnson to hold talks in bid to break Stormont deadlock

Boris Johnson to hold talks in bid to break Stormont deadlock

Boris Johnson to hold talks in bid to break Stormont deadlock

16 May 2022

The powersharing institutions in Northern Ireland have been plunged into crisis.


Energy firm Drax ‘ready to move mountains’ for new hydro power project

Energy firm Drax ‘ready to move mountains’ for new hydro power project

Energy firm Drax ‘ready to move mountains’ for new hydro power project

16 May 2022

The company is submitting a planning application for a new pumped storage hydro power station deep inside a Scottish mountain.


‘Rare’ Joseph Wright of Derby self-portrait ‘saved for the nation’

‘Rare’ Joseph Wright of Derby self-portrait ‘saved for the nation’

‘Rare’ Joseph Wright of Derby self-portrait ‘saved for the nation’

16 May 2022

The painting, which has been privately owned since it was completed in 1772, has been acquired by Derby Museums and will go on public display in May.


Three arrested over stabbing death of 30-year-old man in north London

Three arrested over stabbing death of 30-year-old man in north London

Three arrested over stabbing death of 30-year-old man in north London

16 May 2022

The victim died from stab wounds in a Barnet flat in the early hours of Wednesday.


Dame Helen Mirren offers Queen the nation’s ‘most loving thanks’

Dame Helen Mirren offers Queen the nation’s ‘most loving thanks’

Dame Helen Mirren offers Queen the nation’s ‘most loving thanks’

15 May 2022

The actor won an Oscar for her portrayal of the Queen in the film of the same name.


Tom Cruise expresses desire to land helicopter in Trafalgar Square

Tom Cruise expresses desire to land helicopter in Trafalgar Square

Tom Cruise expresses desire to land helicopter in Trafalgar Square

15 May 2022

The Hollywood star introduced the The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery at the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.


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