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Sunak inquiry puts pressure on Zahawi

RISHI Sunak has ordered a potentially far-reaching investigation into Nadhim Zahawi as he defied calls to sack the Tory party chairman over the multimillion-pound tax dispute he resolved by paying a penalty.

'No magic wand to resolve dispute

THE Prime Minister has said he is not able to “wave a magic wand” to resolve the bitter dispute over pay among NHS staff.

UK Falling Behind On Green Growth, Warns CBI Chief

The UK is lagging behind international rivals on green growth, the chief of the Confederation of British Industry has warned, as he urged the government to take "big decisions" to boost the economy.

Violence Against Women In France Is 'Getting Worse'

'Alarming' misogyny needs emergency action, says watchdog

Japan's Declining Birth Rate Must Be Reversed, Says PM

Urgent steps must be taken to tackle Japan's declining birth rate, prime minister Fumio Kishida announced yesterday, saying it was "now or never" for one of the world's oldest societies.

Poland Threatens To Send Leopard Tanks To Ukraine Despite German Doubts

Poland has stepped up pressure on Berlin over arms to Ukraine, saying it would send German-made Leopard tanks to Kyiv if other countries did the same.

Government Set To Review Mental Health Patient Safety

The government has ordered an urgent investigation into the safety of patients in mental health wards in England, after repeated warnings of a crisis in the system.

What's Behind Johnson's Surprise Visit To Ukraine?

Boris Johnson made a surprise visit to Kyiv and the towns of Bucha and Borodyanka on Sunday, where he witnessed the destruction left after the Russian occupation in March last year, including massacres of civilians.

Steel Firms Offered £600m Boost For Green Technology

The companies running Britain's four steel blast furnaces have been offered £600m in government support to fund the switch from coal and invest in lower-emissions technology.

PM: Pay Rises 'Would Have To Be Taken From Elsewhere In The NHS'

Rishi Sunak says he cannot "wave a magic wand" to resolve the bitter NHS pay dispute.

UK's Healthcare Record For Women Worse Than Saudi Arabia And China

Health services for women in the UK are worse than those offered in countries such as Saudi Arabia and China, a new global poll shows.

Misery For Travellers As Freezing Fog Hits Flights, Rail And Roads

Thousands of passengers were stuck yesterday as airlines cancelled scores of flights because of ice as Heathrow recorded its coldest temperature in over a decade.

Rishi Orders Ethics Investigation 'To Get To Bottom' Of Zahawi Tax Affairs

RISHI Sunak yesterday ordered his ethics adviser to investigate party chairman Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs.

Sorry Wills, about the eyeful..

..But Vic made my dress, says Mel B

Lost for words

BABYLON Cert 18 In cinemas now

Biden's Ratings Could Take A Hit As More Files Are Found

President Joe Biden's approval rating has increased steadily since he hit his nadir toward the middle of last year. A recent YouGov poll showed that 49.6 percent of those surveyed approved of his job performance.

China Faces 'Demographic Crisis' As Population Falls For The First Time In 60 Years

China's population has fallen for the first time in more than 60 years - a turn that is expected to be the start of a long period of decline, despite major efforts from the government to try and encourage more births.

Brexit Shortfall Of 330,000 Workers, Say Economists

Post-Brexit immigration rules have led to a shortfall of around 330,000 workers in the UK, according to top economists.

Rishi: Bonfire Of EU Laws Will Help Boost Growth

A Bonfire of EU laws will help deliver a Brexit boost for Britain, Rishi Sunak pledged yesterday.

Jeff Beck, pioneering guitar genius with £7m fingers, dies at 78

JeffBeck, the guitarist who played with the Yardbirds and led the Jeff Beck Group, has died aged 78.

Sensible Sunak Can Beat The Odds And Triumph In 2024

The wind of change is blowing through Westminster. Newer, fresher, happier faces occupy the halls of power. They belong to Labour supporters, inevitably buoyed by poll leads and government missteps.

Putin Shakes-Up Army In Ukraine As He Demotes 'General Armageddon'

Vladimir Putin has authorised another shake-up in the military leadership leading the invasion of Ukraine, while Kyiv mocked claims that it had lost the town of Soledar which is at the centre of a furious Russian assault.

The Hottest Fitness Trends For 2023

From getting back on your bike to eco-friendly green exercise, Hannah Britt reveals this year’s most exciting new ways to get fit

Novice? You're skating on thin ice there, Joey

Essex 'icy ninja brag in autobiography

Climate Crisis Sends Ocean Temperatures Soaring To Hottest On Record In 2022

The world's oceans were the hottest ever recorded in 2022, demonstrating the profound and pervasive changes that human-caused emissions have made to the planet's climate.

Leo: No Advice To Bring Back Mask Wearing

Plea amid trolley crisis. But CMO holds off call

How Far Would You Go To Avoid Paying Flight Tax?

Air Passenger Duty rises for long-haul trips in April - up to £200 for longer trips in anything better than basic economy

Russia Steps Up Eastern Ukraine Assault As US To Give Kyiv Weapons Training

Russia's forces have stepped up their assault around the besieged eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut and have probably captured the nearby town of Soledar, according to Ukrainian and UK officials, but are likely to be suffering significant losses in the process.

Fragile Global Economy At Risk Of New Recession, Says World Bank

Any fresh setback to a global economy already rapidly weakening as a result of high inflation, interest rates and war could result in a second recession within three years in 2023, the World Bank has warned.

Europe Hits New Record With 2022 Heatwaves

Twelve European countries broke monthly temperature records in 2022 as the continent recorded its hottest-ever summer, analysis has found.