Month: January 2022

Vladimir Putin’s oligarchs will have “nowhere to hide” under toughened UK sanctions, and British weapons and cash could be sent to Ukraine if Russia invades, the foreign secretary has said. Speaking to Sky News’ Trevor Phillips On Sunday – amid growing tensions between the West and Moscow over Russia’s build-up of troops on Ukraine’s border
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The East Coast is battling deep freeze conditions after a fierce storm barreled through several states on Saturday, flooding coastlines, dumping masses of snow and outing power for thousands. Officials in New York described conditions as “life-threatening“, five states declared an emergency and Rhode Island banned all non-emergency road travel as snow and high winds
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Plans to “breathe fresh life into disadvantaged communities” across England have been announced as part of the government’s Levelling Up White Paper. Wolverhampton and Sheffield will be the first of 20 areas picked to benefit from a “radical new regeneration programme” launched by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). The chosen locations
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New York has declared a state of emergency after “historic” blizzards dumped deep snow and gave way to blustery conditions across the US East Coast. The powerful nor’easter, which are common for the region at this time of year, has flooded coastlines and blocked roads across 10 states, leaving treacherous conditions in its wake. In
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The UK is preparing to send a “clear message to the Kremlin” by deploying troops across Europe – as NATO hopes to prevent Russia from “choosing a path of bloodshed and destruction” by invading Ukraine. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered the armed forces to prepare for the major military deployment, which will strengthen Europe’s
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The constituency of Great Grimsby in North East Lincolnshire was part of the so-called “red wall” of Labour seats which collapsed at the 2019 election – Great Grimsby was won by the Conservatives for the first time since 1935. Neighbouring Cleethorpes – a bellwether seat – also voted Conservative. How voters view partygate will be
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Joni Mitchell is removing all her music from Spotify in “solidarity” with Neil Young, following controversy over the spread of COVID misinformation on the platform. The Grammy award-winning singer said the streaming giant was allowing “irresponsible people” to spread “lies that are costing people their lives”. In a statement on her official website, the 78-year-old
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