The Metro says Ed Sheeran has paid tribute to Jamal Edwards, describing the late SBTV founder as a ‘brother’ and saying he would ‘not be here without him’.
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The Guardian says Boris Johnson has pledged that the UK and its allies will respond “decisively” to Russia’s attack on Ukraine – as he prepares a COBRA meeting.
The Guardian says A 7-square-metre microflat, cramming in a bed, toilet, shower, sink and a microwave tucked under the pillow, has sold for 80% above its minimum listing price at £90,000.
The Guardian says France has extended its time limit for abortion after an epic battle in parliament, amid anger that thousands of women had to travel abroad each year to terminate pregnancies.
The Guardian says Hong Kong’s government has invoked emergency powers to allow doctors and nurses from the Chinese mainland as Covid overwhelms hospitals.
Thursday’s front pages.
Euronews says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday morning declared martial law and says Russia has launched strikes against border and military infrastructure.
Euronews says Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has announced that the country will lift its COVID-19 state of emergency on 31 March.
Arab News says Canada is ending rarely used special measures invoked nine days ago to tackle weeks-long protests that shut some border crossings and paralyzed Ottawa.
Arab News says Oil breached $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014 on Feb. 24 and gold is up, while cyrptocurrencies —Bitcion and Ether — are sinking.
Sky News says People in England who test positive for COVID are no longer legally required to self-isolate.
BBC News says Russian forces have launched a major military assault in Ukraine, with reports of explosions near major cities across the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a “military operation” in Ukraine and laid a stark warning to other EU countries. ‘If any country interferes with Russia’s operation in Ukraine – they will be destroyed’ Putin Putin warns that Moscow’s response will be “instant” if anyone tries to take on Russia. US President Joe Biden vows that the world will hold Russia accountable, predicting a major loss of life. Ukraine seeks UN help- time to act is now! Ukraine’s foreign minister accuses Russia of starting a full-scale war and urges the UN “to do everything possible” to stop it. Ukraine’s foreign minister…
‘Explosions’ have been reported across Ukraine as Russia orders special operation in Ukraine Explosions’ have been reported across Ukraine as Russia orders special operation in Ukraine. Speaking from a rooftop in central Kyiv, reporter Mathew Chance said he heard “four or five explosions” erupt in the city, which shook the buildings. “I can’t explain what they are.” Blasts were also reportedly heard in Kharkiv, some 400km (250 miles) east of Kiev. https://twitter.com/WtxNews/status/1496695982532308994 The report came moments after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation on behalf of the newly recognized breakaway republics of Donetsk and Lugansk, where a military…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Ukraine separatists ask for Russian military for help.
Breaking News – Ukraine to declare a state of emergency as tensions with Russia have escalated.
PMQs – PMQs Ends, dirty Russian money in UK PMQs Ends And that’s it. PMQs has ended for the week -the general tone of this week’s PMQs was more agreement with both sides rather than anything else. The big takeaway is the news that Ofcom is looking into banning Russia Today channel. Labour asked for tougher sanctions, the PM says a full package of sanctions are ready if there is an invasion. The government keeps pushing the line that the current sanctions the govt have put out are tough sanctions. ……………………….. SNP says UK failed to tackle Russia corruption Leader…
PMQs – No evidence Russia interference in UK elections says PM Russia Today Banned? In breaking news the PM suggests Ofcom is looking into banning Russia Today – the Kremlin-backed TV channel. This had no been previously mentioned in the sanctions reveal and has come as quite a shock. ……………………….. Boris says UK doing the most to root out dirty money Keir Starmer says PM must work across the Commons “to ensure the end of the era of oligarch impunity”, saying UK can no longer be home for their loot. “No government could be doing more to root out corrupt…
“No government doing more to root out corrupt money” – PM ” No government doing more to root out corrupt money ” – Prime Minister Boris Johnson Keir Starmer says the prime minister must work across the House of Commons “to ensure the end of the era of oligarch impunity”. The UK can no longer be a home for their loot, he adds. “No government could be doing more to root out corrupt money,” Johnson replies. He says he is proud of what his government has already done. He adds he is grateful for the “broad support” he…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said there are more sanctions to come, including a full package of sanctions if Vladimir Putin were to invade Ukraine.
PMQs – UK Prime Minister’s Questions begins – military support to Ukraine Boris Johnson is at the House of Commons facing questions from MPs – the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis is expected to be the main priority. This week’s PMQs is expected to cover more information on the UK’s sanctions against Russia (five banks and three billionaires have had their assets frozen). The UK’s ‘weak’ sanctions have been criticised. ……………………….. Boris Johnson tells MPs that “in the light of increasing threatening behaviour from Russia” the UK will shortly be providing a further package of military support to Ukraine. He says this…
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PM urged to strengthen Russia sanctions says The Independent – the paper reports on the latest news from the Ukraine crisis.
We’ll grab him by the roubles says the Metro – the paper reports on the UK sanctions on Russia amid the current Ukraine crisis.
War threat grows as Putin backs Ukraine proxy states, sayd the Guardian, reportign on the latest from the Ukraine crisis.