CATEGORIES

60% Of Teachers Suffering Over Abuse

More than six in 10 teachers in a city say physical violence and verbal abuse in schools is having an impact on their health and wellbeing.

Kremlin Ominous Words From An Isolated, Angry Putin

Sitting alone at a desk in a grand, columned Kremlin room, Vladimir Putin looked across an expanse of parquet floor at his security council and asked if anyone wished to express an alternative opinion.

Free Mass Covid Testing And Restrictions To End

Covid laws and free mass testing are to be swept away across England after Rishi Sunak won a cabinet battle on cutting the cost of the pandemic, prompting fears that the poor and vulnerable will pay the price. Boris Johnson announced plans to end free testing for the general public from 1 April, saying it was time for people to “get our confidence back”.

Putin Puts Russia On Collision Course With West Over Ukraine

• President moves to recognise breakaway regions as he declares talks ‘are at a dead end’ • UK set to announce sanctions today as Johnson says Kremlin decision is an ‘ill omen’

Prince Charles Joins Praise For Jamal Edwards

Tributes have been paid to the music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, who died aged 31 on Sunday, with admirers and loved ones organising a vigil in London to honour his life and legacy.

Djokovic Returns With Routine Win Over Musetti

Novak Djokovic returned to competition for the first time since his deportation from Australia last month and played at a high level as he defeated the wildcard Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-3 and reached the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Championships last night.

Warning Issued Over Storm Franklin

A warning was issued over Storm Franklin – just days after Storm Eunice destroyed buildings and left 1.4million homes without power.

Brain Research Centre Opens At Science Park

New Facility ‘Is Transformative’

High Winds Expected As New Storm Blows In

A Yellow warning for high winds remains in place for Plymouth today as yet another storm arrived overnight.

Benefit Changes May Affect Mental Health, Experts Say

Jobseekers will have to apply for roles outside their preferred sector after just four weeks

Johnson Refuses 17 Times To Answer Partygate Questions

The prime minister stonewalled for 11 minutes in an extraordinary TV interview yesterday

Invasion Of Ukraine ‘Highly Likely And Very Imminent'

PM says conflict could be ‘biggest war in Europe’ since 1945

People Infected With Covid Will Be Free To Mix In Public

New rules will also include an end to universal free testing

Khan: I'm An Old Man... It Could Be All Over For Me

Amir Khan first felt this way after losing to Terence Crawford in 2019 and shrugged it off because he had been beaten by one of the pound-for-pound greats.

Novak: It Will Be A Relief To Compete

Tennis

Ban Brit Cheats For Life Says Chief

Britain’s Olympic boss has called for drugs cheats to be banned from ever representing the country.

I'll Make ‘Disgusting' Spiking A Criminal Offence, Pledges Patel

Priti Patel has declared she “will not hesitate” to make the spiking of someone’s drink a criminal offence.

Queen Catches Covid In Castle Outbreak

Her Majesty ‘will receive medical attention’ for ‘mild cold-like symptoms’

What Is In The Data Leak From Credit Suisse, And Why Are We Publishing It?

In popular culture, there is nowhere safer to stash your cash than the vault of a Swiss bank. From thrillers to spy novels, Swiss bankers are depicted as discreet men in suits who know which questions not to ask. As James Bond quipped in The World Is Not Enough: “If you can’t trust a Swiss banker, what’s the world come to?”

Belarus Says Russian Troops To Remain As Us Fears Ukraine Invasion Approved

Russian troops sent to Belarus for military exercises will remain in the country indefinitely, Belarus’s defence ministry has said , in a decision that will further fuel concerns that Moscow is planning an imminent Ukraine invasion.

Experts Voice Concern As Johnson Moves To End Covid Rules In England This Week

Boris Johnson will proclaim that the lifting of all remaining Covid restrictions in England this week marks a “moment of pride” when he unveils the government’s long-term strategy for living with the virus, despite concerns from health experts and Labour that the move is premature.

This Short-Sighted, Libertarian Dash For The Covid Exit Is Reckless

It was an extraordinary way to end nearly two years of restrictions and lockdowns.

Can Bitcoin Go Green?

A giant Norwegian crypto-mining operation is recycling its waste heat, pushing back against criticism of the famously energy-intensive industry

Covid Air Purifiers Promised For Schools Still Undelivered

The government has still not delivered the 7,000 air purifiers it promised to help make schools Covid-safe, ahead of pupils returning from their half term break. During the Christmas holidays ministers said the machines would be sent to schools to help improve ventilation in classrooms, but hundreds are still missing in action.

‘Danger To Life' Warning As UK Braces For New Storm

Hundreds of schools have closed and the army has been placed on standby as the UK prepared yesterday for what could be the worst storm in 30 years.

Russians Linked To Kremlin And Money-Laundering ‘Own £1.5bn Of British Property'

British property worth £1.5bn has been bought by Russians accused of corruption or with alleged Kremlin links, according to new figures. Anti-corruption campaigners have unveiled research showing that 28 per cent of that property is in Westminster, with Kensington and Chelsea another hotspot.

Biden Accuses Russia Of ‘False Flag' Attacks To Justify Ukraine Strike ‘Within Days'

A series of missile and artillery attacks in Ukraine are “false flag operations” carried out by Russia in preparation for an invasion of the country by Vladimir Putin, western leaders have claimed – in a volatile day of bitter accusations and counter recriminations.

BBC's Sarah Smith Glad To Escape ‘Bile And Hatred' In Scotland

Sarah Smith , the BBC’s former Scotland editor, says she feels relieved to have left the country after enduring years of misogynistic “bile and hatred” while covering politics.

UK ‘Golden Visas' Axed Amid Fraud And Security Concerns

The “golden visa” system that allows wealthy foreign investors a fast track to live in the UK has been axed amid concern about applicants acquiring their wealth illegally and the growing strain on diplomatic relations with Russia.

Russia Ready To Fake Cause For Ukraine Attack – Biden

US warns shelling in east by Kremlin-backed forces bears hallmarks of attempt to incite conflict