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Johnson: Ukraine Peace Deal Would Allow Putin To Manipulate Other Nations

Boris Johnson has warned Emmanuel Macron that any attempt to settle the conflict in Ukraine now will give Russian president Vladimir Putin "license to manipulate" other countries.

UK To Give Ukraine Railways £10m Help To Get Grain Out

Boris Johnson's government is pledged £10m to help rebuild Ukraine's railways in a bid to use trains to export grain trapped by Vladimir Putin's blockade in the Black Sea.

Moscow Sends Message To G7 With Airstrikes On Kyiv

Russian missiles were fired at Kyiv early yesterday, breaking weeks of relative peace in the Ukrainian capital as allied leaders met in Germany.

UK Plan For 'Unlawful' Steel Tariffs Sparks Fresh EU Clash

Boris Johnson has said he is considering extending steel tariffs, despite concerns the move could break international rules and put him on course for another major row with the EU. The prime minister is reportedly drawing up plans to slap "safeguard" limits of steel imports from several developing countries, and extend existing tariffs already imposed on China and others.

Don't Water Down Climate Promises, G7 Leaders Told

G7 leaders have been urged not to water down commitments on climate change amid growing fears they are set to pursue "disastrous" fossil fuel projects to ease supply problems stemming from the Ukraine war.

Muslim Travel Agents In UK Face Ruin After Saudi Hajj Changes

British Muslim travel companies have said they face going out of business, with some customers potentially losing thousands of pounds, after Saudi Arabia launched a new system for applying for the hajj pilgrimage.

Johnson May Face Legal Action Over Delay In Start Of Covid Inquiry

Boris Johnson is facing possible legal action over a delay to the start of the Covid-19 public inquiry, which campaigners fear could lead to evidence being destroyed.

1.5m Look At Terrorist Websites Every Month

Almost 200 terrorism websites are operating openly and 33 of them get 1.54million visitors every month, tech experts warn.

Ukrainians In Gaza 'No Food And No Electricity. We Have The Same Problems Now'

For more than a decade, Natalya Hassoumi's family in Ukraine have worried about her safety in the Gaza Strip; they have been unable to reach her for days at a time while airstrikes have pummelled the Palestinian territory. Now it is Hassoumi's turn to worry: she has not heard from her parents and siblings in Russian-occupied Kherson for three weeks.

Oil And Gas Price Cap To Thwart Putin Wins Support

A proposed cap on the price of Russian oil and gas to slash the Kremlin's revenues and reduce inflationary pressures in the west gathered strong support yesterday as G7 leaders met in Bavaria.

Beware Heatwave Zoe: Seville To Name Extreme Hot Weather

The southern Spanish city of Seville is to become the first in the world to name and classify heatwaves - much as tropical storms or hurricanes are named in other parts of the world - in an attempt to protect residents as extreme heat becomes more frequent.

Do Not Give Ground On Ukraine, PM Tells Leaders

Under pressure at home, Johnson uses G7 to warn against a deal with Putin

Oily Fish Halves The Risk Of Alzheimer's

OILY fish could halve your risk of Alzheimer's, a study has revealed.

Soaring Covid Won't Lead To Lockdown, Says Leitch

SOARING Covid cases won't send Scotland back into lockdown, Professor Jason Leitch has insisted.

'Delusional' BoJo Slated On Bid To Go On To 2034

Labour claims at least six Tory MPs are in talks to cross floor

Boris Needs The Iron Lady's Resolve To Deliver Tory Values

Once the steamroller of British politics, Boris Johnson is now limping from one crisis to another. Battered by the Partygate scandal, weakened by economic strife, and undermined by backbench rebellions, the Prime Minister has been plunged into further turmoil by two shattering byelection defeats.

‘Le Bromance' – Boris And Macron Become Cordiale

Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron buried the hatchet yesterday as they agreed to focus on Ukraine.

What It Will Take For PM's Party To Lose Both Seats

Boris Johnson has survived the verdict of his own MPs - for the time being at least.

First Polio Outbreak In 40 Years Feared As Virus Found

Health officials have declared a national incident as they investigate the scale of a feared polio outbreak following the discovery of the virus in wastewater.

Covid Hospital Admissions Jump To Over 1,000 Per Day

The daily number of Covid cases being admitted to hospitals in England has topped 1,000 for the first time since April, new figures show.

How The G7 Act Will Shape Our Lives - For Better Or Worse

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and growing instability in the global economy, world leaders gathering for the next G7 summit have their hands full with urgent responsibilities.

Prince And Johnson To Meet For 'Catch-Up' At Summit In Rwanda

Boris Johnson will have a potentially awkward meeting with the Prince of Wales in Rwanda after the heir to the throne criticised the government's policy of sending asylum seekers to the east African state.

Half Putin's Forces Lost In Donbas War

Vladimir Putin’s fighters are suffering massive losses in Ukraine’s Eastern Donbas region, the Ministry of Defence said yesterday.

EU Speech Will Contradict What We Know Of Starmer

It is a paradox that Boris Untrustworthy Johnson is more believable on the subject of Europe than Keir Integrity Starmer. The Labour leader is going to make a speech ruling out the free movement of people between Britain and the EU if he becomes prime minister.

Asylum Seekers Still Locked Up After Failed Rwanda Flight

Asylum seekers detained for removal to Rwanda weeks ago are still being held in detention despite the last-minute grounding of the flight, which legal experts say leaves the government "wide-open" to litigation and aggravated damages claims.

Why Brexit Could Still Influence The Next Election

Given Brexit's disappointments, opinion on the question of EU membership hasn't changed - not that it helps the Tories

Brexit To Keep Wages Down And Make 2020s UK Poorer UK

Brexit will damage Britain's competitiveness, hit productivity and dampen workers' wages for the rest of the decade, according to a damning new study.

Inflation To Draw Thousands Of Families Into Benefit Cap

Rishi Sunak is facing growing pressure to act amid warnings that spiralling inflation means an extra 35,000 of Britain's poorest families will lose out on a massive boost to their income. Already 120,000 households are missing out on an average of £2,600 a year because of the benefit cap, new official figures show.

PM Warned Over 'Race To Bottom On Pay' Over Strikes

Unions yesterday accused Boris Johnson of pursuing a "race to the bottom" on pay, as the prime minister set the scene for months of confrontation with striking workers. As millions of train passengers faced disruption from the largest rail strike since the 1980s, Mr Johnson said the country must be ready to "stay the course" to head off public sector pay hikes that would plunge the UK into an inflationary spiral.

Bridge Fuel Protest Sparks Concern

A landrake pre-school and primary school has urged parents to plan ahead, as a fuel protest is planned this week.