Land drones are increasingly the only means of transporting supplies to the embattled city of Pokrovsk. Read full story Author:
Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy
A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has “caused paralysis for businesses and consumers”. Read full story Author:
Murder victim named as girl, 13, released on bail
Sarah Forrester, 55, has been named as the woman who died in a house in Swindon on Friday. Read full story Author:
Fear and scepticism as Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment
The chancellor faces her toughest challenge yet in a Budget that will define the government’s future, writes Laura Kuenssberg. Read full story Author:
Ukraine’s allies voice concerns over US plan to end war
Leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan say the plan needs “additional work” but includes elements “essential for a just and lasting peace”. Read full story Author:
Is time running out for BBC chair Samir Shah after latest resignation?
The departure of board member Shumeet Banerji adds to pressure on Shah, the BBC’s media and culture editor writes. Read full story Author:
What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia’s Ukraine war
There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv’s red lines. Read full story Author:
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russia bribes
Nathan Gill, 52, is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison after admitting taking bribes while an MEP. Read full story Author:
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Why – in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch – are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time? Read …
Lockdown could have been avoided and other key findings from Covid inquiry
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic. Read full story Author:
Some migrants to face 20 year wait for settled status
Shabana Mahmood says becoming part of the UK is “not a right but a privilege – and one that must be earned”. Read full story Author:
Ice warnings spread across parts of UK gripped by cold snap
New ice warnings were issued in Scotland, England and Wales for Friday, with the coldest night of the week expected on Thursday. Read full story Author:
Russian spy ship pointed lasers at RAF pilots tracking it, says defence secretary
John Healey says he has updated the Navy’s rules for tracking the vessel after the “dangerous” move. Read full story Author:
Serial rapist and former police officer David Carrick guilty of more sex offences
David Carrick is already serving a life sentence for 71 offences of sexual violence. Read full story Author:
Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says. Read full story Author:
UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert to MPs and peers
Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as “headhunters”. Read full story Author:
Net migration 20% lower than first thought as more British nationals left UK
The figures also reveal migration peaked 38,000 higher than previously reported in the year to March 2023. Read full story Author:
How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?
Many of the government’s own MPs are uneasy about the proposals – not just the usual critics. Read full story Author:
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death
The former prime minister was tried by a special tribunal after 1,400 died during a crackdown on unrest in 2024. Read full story Author:
Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast
The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains. Read full story Author: