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William and Kate ‘stand with the president and people of Ukraine’
'Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future'
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Allow referendums to form breakaway local councils, ministers told
The Government rejected the Private Members’ Bill, saying it had no safeguards to prevent new councils being set up “on a party-political basis”
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BP warned last year of impact on business if Russia hit with sanctions by West
BP owns a 20% stake in the Russian oil company Rosneft, and the Russian government owns around 40%
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Nike footwear worth £400,000 stolen from lorry at motorway services
The vehicle and two others parked nearby were damaged during the theft and police are appealing for information
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Lost Voice Guy finally receives new Geordie accent
'It feels amazing to finally sound more like my family and friends'
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UK car production falls again - 'another torrid start to the year'
The worldwide shortage of semiconductors was still affecting production
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Drivers urged to slow down near schools after ‘concerning’ research
'The findings are extremely concerning given drivers are using roads where lots of young children will be crossing'
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How war in Ukraine will affect price of UK petrol, gas and mortgages
The Russian conflict with Ukraine will have knock-on impact on the economy in the UK
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Be straight with bereaved families over Covid inquiry start date – Labour
'The Prime Minister wants us to start as soon as possible. It will start by the spring'
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Thousands of pensioners ‘missing out on vital benefits’
Pension Credit gives people extra money to help with living costs if they are over state pension age and on a low income
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Queen postpones two more virtual audiences following Covid diagnosis
The Queen has a run of high-profile engagements coming up
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Channel crossings topped 28,500 in 2021, official figures reveal
The data reveals the total for 2021 is slightly higher than previously anticipated