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Former Russian minister ‘shocked’ to learn he was subject to sanctions in UK

Former Russian minister ‘shocked’ to learn he was subject to sanctions in UK

Former Russian minister ‘shocked’ to learn he was subject to sanctions in UK

25 March 2025

Dmitrii Ovsiannikov, 48, the former mayor of Sevastopol in illegally annexed Crimea, is facing seven counts of circumventing sanctions.


Ministers challenged to ‘go much further’ on land reform legislation

Ministers challenged to ‘go much further’ on land reform legislation

Ministers challenged to ‘go much further’ on land reform legislation

25 March 2025

Both the Greens and Scottish Labour want changes to be made to the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.


King and Queen’s state visit to Vatican postponed due to need for Pope to rest

King and Queen’s state visit to Vatican postponed due to need for Pope to rest

King and Queen’s state visit to Vatican postponed due to need for Pope to rest

25 March 2025

Charles and Camilla were set to meet with Pope Francis, who has just left hospital after facing pneumonia, at the start of April.


Police name motorcyclist killed in collision with lorry

Police name motorcyclist killed in collision with lorry

Police name motorcyclist killed in collision with lorry

25 March 2025

Iain Macrory, 61, died in the incident at Newton Wamphray, Moffat, last Wednesday.


Dail adjourned as Irish government pushes through controversial speaking changes

Dail adjourned as Irish government pushes through controversial speaking changes

Dail adjourned as Irish government pushes through controversial speaking changes

25 March 2025

The opposition criticised video footage of Michael Lowry making a gesture to a TD as the Dail was adjourned.


Novelist Hollinghurst ‘thrilled’ to be knighted by the King

Novelist Hollinghurst ‘thrilled’ to be knighted by the King

Novelist Hollinghurst ‘thrilled’ to be knighted by the King

25 March 2025

Former Booker Prize winner Sir Alan Hollinghurst said the award made him ‘pleased for writing and for the novel’.


More youngsters on child protection register ‘tip of the iceberg’ – charity

More youngsters on child protection register ‘tip of the iceberg’ – charity

More youngsters on child protection register ‘tip of the iceberg’ – charity

25 March 2025

On July 31 2024, a total of 2,129 children were on the register – a 3% increase on the year before.


Police launch investigation after newborn baby’s body found outside church

Police launch investigation after newborn baby’s body found outside church

Police launch investigation after newborn baby’s body found outside church

25 March 2025

Officers were called at 12.46pm on Tuesday, to Talbot Road in Notting Hill after a report a baby’s body had been found outside in a bag church.


Farmer will not face manslaughter charges after fatal cow attack, inquest hears

Farmer will not face manslaughter charges after fatal cow attack, inquest hears

Farmer will not face manslaughter charges after fatal cow attack, inquest hears

25 March 2025

Malcolm Flynn, 72, was knocked to the ground, trampled and kicked in the head when he used a public footpath in 2020.


Westminster urged to act to reduce energy bills for those in greatest need

Westminster urged to act to reduce energy bills for those in greatest need

Westminster urged to act to reduce energy bills for those in greatest need

25 March 2025

Scottish climate action minister Alasdair Allan called for a discounted rate to be introduced with a level of discount ‘proportionate to need’.


Downing Street ‘hopeful’ after Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea truce

Downing Street ‘hopeful’ after Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea truce

Downing Street ‘hopeful’ after Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea truce

25 March 2025

It is unclear whether the UK would follow any easing of sanctions against Russia signalled by the US.


Charities report rise in calls for help since welfare cuts announcement

Charities report rise in calls for help since welfare cuts announcement

Charities report rise in calls for help since welfare cuts announcement

25 March 2025

Mind, Scope and Citizens Advice urged a rethink, as did a group of public health experts.


Royal Navy warships shadow three Russian vessels through English Channel

Royal Navy warships shadow three Russian vessels through English Channel

Royal Navy warships shadow three Russian vessels through English Channel

25 March 2025

Russian landing ship RFN Alexander Otrakovsky had recently left the Mediterranean.


US hints Russia sanctions could ease after Moscow and Kyiv agree Black Sea pause

US hints Russia sanctions could ease after Moscow and Kyiv agree Black Sea pause

US hints Russia sanctions could ease after Moscow and Kyiv agree Black Sea pause

25 March 2025

Both nations have committed to ensuring safe navigation and eliminating the use of force in the sea.


Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife by kicking her in head at their home

Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife by kicking her in head at their home

Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife by kicking her in head at their home

25 March 2025

Georgia Barton, 38, was left with a lump on her forehead and a bleeding nose after the incident in Kew, south-west London, in June 2021.


A&E waiting times at lowest level since September, figures show

A&E waiting times at lowest level since September, figures show

A&E waiting times at lowest level since September, figures show

25 March 2025

The figures show 67.6% of attendances were dealt with in four hours.


Deaths in prison increase to 345 in a decade, report finds

Deaths in prison increase to 345 in a decade, report finds

Deaths in prison increase to 345 in a decade, report finds

25 March 2025

Suicide accounted for around 30% of all deaths in Scotland’s prisons, with male inmates now more likely to die by suicide than the general population.


Terminally ill children will suffer because of national insurance rises, says MP

Terminally ill children will suffer because of national insurance rises, says MP

Terminally ill children will suffer because of national insurance rises, says MP

25 March 2025

In the Commons, MPs rejected a bid to exempt hospices, care homes, GP practices, dentists and pharmacies from the tax hike.


Vigil held for student who died after being hit by van near campus

Vigil held for student who died after being hit by van near campus

Vigil held for student who died after being hit by van near campus

25 March 2025

Aalia Mahomed was studying for a BSc in physics and philosophy at King’s College London.


Dina Asher-Smith collects MBE from ‘funny and really charming’ King

Dina Asher-Smith collects MBE from ‘funny and really charming’ King

Dina Asher-Smith collects MBE from ‘funny and really charming’ King

25 March 2025

The 29-year-old made a special trip from her training base in Texas for the ceremony at Windsor Castle.


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