• Invasion ‘must be seen to fail’, says PM • US is willing to provide military help Secret discussions are under way between western allies over how to arm what they expect to be fierce Ukrainian resistance in the event of a Russian invasion that topples the Kyiv government. Boris […]
Month: February 2022
PM to announce end to legal duty to quarantine next week as part of ‘living with Covid’ measures Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The prime minister is to announce the end of the legal duty to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 next week. Downing Street […]
Yellow warnings of wind and rain are issued for Sunday, with wet and windy weather expected next week Thousands of homes were left without power on Saturday night, as forecasters predicted gusts of up to 80mph were set to batter again Britain on Sunday. The Energy Networks Association said that […]
Results, sport by sport | Medal table Email Beau with your thoughts or tweet @duresport Alpine team event: It’s the USA vs. Slovakia, and the first US skier is none other than Mikaela Shiffrin, who gets a good start and looks as smooth as can be. No missed gates, no […]
Latest funding deal has ended and Sadiq Khan is seeking long-term package from Whitehall after fall in passengers due to Covid London’s transport authority could declare bankruptcy in a matter of days if the government fails to provide continued financial support. Transport for London (TfL) saw its income severely reduced […]
Record-breaking gusts recorded hit UK and Ireland, leaving trail of devastation and chaos In pictures Millions experienced severe disruption as record-breaking winds from Storm Eunice caused death and injury, huge structural damage, transport chaos and widespread power cuts. Four people were confirmed to have died in the UK and Ireland […]
Staff allowed ‘limited access’ before Sue Gray inquiry evidence passed to police Downing Street staff being questioned by police about alleged lockdown breaches will be allowed to view notes on the evidence they gave to the Sue Gray inquiry. Those spoken to as part of the Cabinet Office probe were […]
US president speaks after consulting with allies as events in and around Ukraine bring it closer to brink of conflict Joe Biden has said he is convinced that Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine and target its capital, Kyiv, which he said would be a “catastrophic and […]
At least 21 vehicles towed as police start breaking up protest camp that has paralysed Canada’s capital for several weeks Police in Ottawa have begun arresting protesters and towing away vehicles in an effort to break up the so-called “freedom convoy” that has paralysed Canada’s capital for weeks and prompted […]
Move comes as health service starts to distance itself from an industry officials believe is damaging UK’s mental health The NHS has severed its links with the charity GambleAware due to concerns over its connections to the gambling industry. Announcing two new clinics to deal with record demand for gambling […]