The Independent says Vladimir Putin has accused the west of trying to “violate” and “dismember” Russia and sent a warning to those within his country he labelled as traitors.
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The Independent says one of the killers of Sophie Lancaster, who was attacked in a park along with her boyfriend because they were dressed as Goths, is set to be freed from jail.
The cargo ship Al Salmy 6 capsized during rough and stormy weather in the Gulf, Captain Nizar Qaddoura, operations manager of the Salem Al Makrani Cargo company, said.
The Independent say Cineworld has said a “strong” slate of films at the end of 2021, including James Bond film No Time To Die and Spider-Man: No Way Home, helped audience numbers to rebound sharply.
The Metro says there are some survivors from the devastating Russian bombing of a theatre, where hundreds of people were sheltering, Ukrainian authorities say.
The Metro says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has finally been reunited with her family after six years of ‘hell’ in Iran.
The Guardian thousands of Ukrainians are expected to arrive in the UK next week following criticisms of the slow progress of government schemes.
The Guardian says plans to cap MPs’ earnings from second jobs have been dropped months after the issue provoked a sleaze scandal.
The Guardian says a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening.
The Guardian says the RSPCA is prosecuting the West Ham defender Kurt Zouma and his brother Yoan under the Animal Welfare Act, the charity has said, after a video emerged last month of a cat being kicked.
All Brits likely to be offered fourth Covid jab this year, Sajid Javid says The Metro says another Covid booster jab could be rolled out in the autumn, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said. Vulnerable people and those aged over 75 are already being offered a fourth vaccine this spring. But as immunity wanes and hospital admissions rise again, scientists have been urging ministers to extend the offer to the general population. Javid said he…
The Independent says tears of joy were shed as the families of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori were reunited with their loved ones.
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BBC News says British-Iranian nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori are back in the UK after being freed from years of Iranian detention.
The Guardian says ministers are coming under growing pressure to intervene to soften the impact of the cost of living crisis.
France24 says Hundreds of thousands of Irish and international visitors were to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Ireland on Thursday after a two-year pause in festivities due to the coronavirus.
Euronews says Germany has registered a new record-high seven-day incidence for COVID-19 for the second consecutive day.
The Metro says in his strongest condemnation so far, Joe Biden said he believes Vladimir Putin ‘is a war criminal’ for his unprovoked attacks on Ukraine.
PMQs ends This week’s PMQs has ended – the Wednesday’s Commons ended up being overshadowed by the news Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anousheh Ashouri are being released from Iran after six years. …………………………………………… BREAKING NEWS – Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anousheh Ashouri have left Iran Reuters and Iran state media say Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anousheh Ashouri have both left Iran – en route to Britain after years detained. https://twitter.com/KianSharifi/status/1504057835981885440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1504057835981885440%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive%2F2022%2Fmar%2F16%2Fboris-johnson-ukraine-nato-gulf-visit-pmqs-dominic-raab-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live-latest-updates https://twitter.com/benclatworthy/status/1504074780953223170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1504074780953223170%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fpolitics%2Flive%2F2022%2Fmar%2F16%2Fboris-johnson-ukraine-nato-gulf-visit-pmqs-dominic-raab-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live-latest-updates BBC presenter chocks up as she reads…
PMQs Live – Ukraine orphans offered sanctuary in Scotland but Home Office won’t clear paperwork https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObHHirth8WU SNP leader asks for help with Ukraine orphans Ian Blackford says there are 48 orphans from Ukraine who have been offered sanctuary in Scotland. But the Home Office won’t clear the paperwork. Will Raab intervene? Raab says the government wants to help. But this is not about bureaucracy. It is about safeguarding, he says. …………………………………………… Cost of living crisis:…
PMQs Live – Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Will there be a review? …………………………………………… Rayner asks why we don’t have details of a meeting between the PM and Evgeny Lebedev that happened two days after the security services advised that Lebedev should not get a peerage. Raab says people get nominated for peerages for their contributions and many Russians contribute brilliantly to society. …………………………………………… Rayner asks Raab if he overruled security service advice at any time when he…
PMQs Live – What time is PMQs? Where to watch PMQs? Prime Minister’s Questions will take place today, with Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab going head to head with either Keir Starmer or deputy leady Angela Reyner – (its not yet clear) The invasion of Ukraine is likely to be top of the agenda again this week – with a special focus on the UK’s refugee response. The Government announced a new scheme designed to…
PMQs Live – What’s the main debate for 16/03 PMQs What’s on this week’s PMQs? Deputy PM Dominic Raab to face Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner Prime Minister’s Questions – PMQs – will kick off at 12 with the Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab facing Labour leader Angela Rayner whilst PM Boris Johnson is currently visiting Saudi Arabia. Main debate for 16/03 The main debate will focus on calling for an expansion of the refugee…
PMQs Live – Deputy PM Dominic Raab to face Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner
The Metro leads with the fresh sanctions slapped on Russian oligarchs by the UK, as well as the export of luxury goods into the country.