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UK offers sanctuary to sick Ukrainian children as refugee scheme expanded

UK offers sanctuary to sick Ukrainian children as refugee scheme expanded

UK offers sanctuary to sick Ukrainian children as refugee scheme expanded

14 March 2022

Boris Johnson says the UK will ‘pursue more options for bolstering Ukraine’s self-defence’ after an attack on a military base near the Polish border.


Families hit by rise in annual petrol costs of nearly £400 – Labour

Families hit by rise in annual petrol costs of nearly £400 – Labour

Families hit by rise in annual petrol costs of nearly £400 – Labour

13 March 2022

The opposition has reiterated its call for the Government to cancel the planned national insurance hike in April.


Oscar-winning Marvel actor William Hurt dies aged 71

Oscar-winning Marvel actor William Hurt dies aged 71

Oscar-winning Marvel actor William Hurt dies aged 71

13 March 2022

His family said the actor died peacefully and of natural causes.


Baxer the flat-coated retriever crowned Best in Show at Crufts

Baxer the flat-coated retriever crowned Best in Show at Crufts

Baxer the flat-coated retriever crowned Best in Show at Crufts

13 March 2022

Gun dog Baxer beat six other finalists to claim the show’s top honour on Sunday.


The Power Of The Dog takes top honours at Bafta film awards

The Power Of The Dog takes top honours at Bafta film awards

The Power Of The Dog takes top honours at Bafta film awards

13 March 2022

Will Smith and Joanna Scanlan won the leading acting prizes.


Nearly half of children living below ‘acceptable standard’ by April – report

Nearly half of children living below ‘acceptable standard’ by April – report

Nearly half of children living below ‘acceptable standard’ by April – report

13 March 2022

The figure rises to 77% for children in single-parent households, and 96% for those in families out of work, according to a think tank.


UK will pursue more options to bolster Ukraine’s self-defence, says PM

UK will pursue more options to bolster Ukraine’s self-defence, says PM

UK will pursue more options to bolster Ukraine’s self-defence, says PM

13 March 2022

Boris Johnson says Russian president Vladimir Putin’s ‘barbaric actions’ are ‘testing not just Ukraine but all of humanity’.


Ukrainians protest on streets of Russian-occupied city of Kherson

Ukrainians protest on streets of Russian-occupied city of Kherson

Ukrainians protest on streets of Russian-occupied city of Kherson

13 March 2022

Artem Ivanov said Russian soldiers shot bullets into the air as protesters congregated in the city centre on Sunday.


Just Stop Oil campaigners stage noisy protest at Baftas

Just Stop Oil campaigners stage noisy protest at Baftas

Just Stop Oil campaigners stage noisy protest at Baftas

13 March 2022

The group said they were demanding an ‘end to new fossil fuel projects in the UK’.


Mother pays tribute after ‘beautiful’ 18-year-old son stabbed to death

Mother pays tribute after ‘beautiful’ 18-year-old son stabbed to death

Mother pays tribute after ‘beautiful’ 18-year-old son stabbed to death

13 March 2022

Abdikarim Abdalla Ahmed was stabbed on Market Street in Bury, Lancashire, on Friday.


Museum and gallery trips have no impact on GCSE grades – study

Museum and gallery trips have no impact on GCSE grades – study

Museum and gallery trips have no impact on GCSE grades – study

13 March 2022

The study did find that parents’ and children’s reading habits and activities, such as borrowing library books, had a significant impact on grades.


UK to supply Ukraine with 500 portable generators

UK to supply Ukraine with 500 portable generators

UK to supply Ukraine with 500 portable generators

13 March 2022

The generators will provide energy for essential services, including at hospitals and shelters.


Irish premier voices support for Ukraine at St Patrick’s Day parade in London

Irish premier voices support for Ukraine at St Patrick’s Day parade in London

Irish premier voices support for Ukraine at St Patrick’s Day parade in London

13 March 2022

The flag of Ukraine joined the Irish tricolour at the front of the parade on Sunday.


People offering spare rooms to Ukrainian refugees say information is unclear

People offering spare rooms to Ukrainian refugees say information is unclear

People offering spare rooms to Ukrainian refugees say information is unclear

13 March 2022

Shaun Herlihy said he would be willing to house a family for ‘as long as it takes’ but said he does not ‘know where to start’.


Bafta chair Krishnendu Majumdar: We stand firmly with the people of Ukraine

Bafta chair Krishnendu Majumdar: We stand firmly with the people of Ukraine

Bafta chair Krishnendu Majumdar: We stand firmly with the people of Ukraine

13 March 2022

Dune leads the Bafta nominations this year with 11 nods, including for best film and original score for Hans Zimmer.


Amnesty presses NI top official on response to Ukraine crisis

Amnesty presses NI top official on response to Ukraine crisis

Amnesty presses NI top official on response to Ukraine crisis

13 March 2022

Responding the Stormont Executive Office said the sponsorship scheme will operate in Northern Ireland.


Distillery owner hits out at ‘huge barriers’ faced by black women in business

Distillery owner hits out at ‘huge barriers’ faced by black women in business

Distillery owner hits out at ‘huge barriers’ faced by black women in business

13 March 2022

Jacine Rutasikwa is believed to be the UK’s first black, female distillery owner after setting up the Matugga Distillery with her husband.


Peace fund backs initiative for safer community celebrations in Northern Ireland

Peace fund backs initiative for safer community celebrations in Northern Ireland

Peace fund backs initiative for safer community celebrations in Northern Ireland

13 March 2022

Building Opportunities aims to create family-friendly celebrations of culture which move beyond the Protestant, Unionist, Loyalist community.


PM urged to sack Priti Patel over Ukrainian refugee response

PM urged to sack Priti Patel over Ukrainian refugee response

PM urged to sack Priti Patel over Ukrainian refugee response

13 March 2022

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the Home Secretary’s management of the ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ has been ‘utterly shameful’.


Golf writers predict boom year for Scotland’s courses

Golf writers predict boom year for Scotland’s courses

Golf writers predict boom year for Scotland’s courses

13 March 2022

There is ‘pent-up demand’ to play on some of the most prestigious courses after two years of Covid restrictions.


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