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‘Fuel stress’: Five million households face energy budget crunch as bills soar overnight

March 31, 2022

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak condemned by Labour’s Ed Miliband for ‘refusing to go further to support the British people facing a cost of living …

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MPs to stage inquiry into Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s detention in Iran

March 31, 2022

The Commons Foreign Affairs Committee is to investigate ‘state level hostage situations’.

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Emergency budget needed to tackle cost-of-living crisis, says TUC

March 31, 2022

Energy bills will rise at least 10 times faster than wages this year, the union body warned.

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Biggest jump in domestic energy bills in living memory comes into effect

March 31, 2022

The energy price cap for those on default tariffs who pay by direct debit is rising from £1,277 to £1,971 from April 1.

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Burger King is giving away thousands of free whoppers after ‘app glitch’

March 31, 2022

Customers can choose between a free meat- or plant-based whopper

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Free coronavirus testing ends for millions of people in England

March 31, 2022

Most people will now need to shop on the high street for paid-for tests if they want them.

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Sun, sleet and low temperatures forecast for first day of April

March 31, 2022

The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for ice and snow in northern and eastern areas.

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OIL EXPLAINED: What is the strategic petroleum reserve and why is Joe Biden dipping in

March 31, 2022

Reserve started by in 1975 amid soaring prices

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Florida Republicans could repeal Disney’s governing agreement over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ opposition

March 31, 2022

Legislators consider revoking a decades-old development district for Walt Disney World, putting it into county control

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Report: US military must do more to avoid civilian deaths

March 31, 2022

A new report says the U.S. military needs to adjust its planning, targeting and use of weapons in order to better avoid widespread civilian deaths …

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Covid vaccines give extra protection to previously infected, studies show

March 31, 2022

Research published by Lancet confirms jabs add protection for people who have had Covid, especially against severe disease Covid-19 vaccines provide significant extra protection for …

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Arsenal crash out of the Women’s Champions League as Wolfsburg show class in quarter-final win

March 31, 2022

Wolfsburg 2-0 Arsenal (3-1 agg): Gunners outplayed as the German side set up a semi-final clash against holders Barcelona

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Judge rejects New York’s redistricting plan, orders new maps

March 31, 2022

A judge has ordered New York’s Democrat-controlled Legislature to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts after finding they were unconstitutional

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Ukrainian archbishop: Minority faiths at risk if Russia wins

March 31, 2022

The top-ranking Ukrainian Catholic cleric in the United States is warning that religious minorities stand to be “crushed” if Russia gains control of Ukraine

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Living wage rates increase for 2.5 million workers

March 31, 2022

The statutory rate for adults will rise by 6.6% to £9.50 an hour.

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NC Sen. Tillis adds to Republicans supporting Cawthorn rival

March 31, 2022

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis has endorsed a state legislator over U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn in the upcoming Republican primary

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Donald Trump claims that he ‘built up’ oil reserves – the facts tell a different story

March 31, 2022

The strategic petroleum reserve had fewer barrels of oil on the day Trump left office than on the day he was sworn in

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The next Jen Psaki? Who is Kate Bedingfield, Biden’s Covid stand-in auditioning at the press podium

March 31, 2022

Biden’s deputy campaign manager meets the press this week as Jen Psaki, sidelined by Covid, eyes a cable news deal, John Bowden writes

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Defrocked priest, 84, gets house arrest for lying to FBI

March 31, 2022

Authorities say an 84-year-old defrocked priest has been sentenced to five years of probation for lying to the FBI about whether he knew a former …

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Trump news – live: Ex-president’s oil claims debunked as Jared Kushner testifies before Jan 6 panel

March 31, 2022

Follow for the latest developments

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Why the names of more than 600 sites in the US are being changed to erase racial slur

March 31, 2022

A taskforce including Native representatives will suggest new names for the locations

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5 Dragons’ Den companies to know this week: Pretty Mama, PipeSnug, Gasm Drinks and more

March 31, 2022

We also saw a pack of clay crayons and a business all about accessibility

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Biden says Putin appears to be ‘self-isolating’ from advisers

March 31, 2022

President Joe Biden has claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be “self-isolating” from military advisers as his invasion of Ukraine appears to stall.

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Former Congressman mocks fellow Republicans’ fear at US border: ‘They were expecting the Battle of Mogadishu’

March 31, 2022

Will Hurd says some his colleagues feared ‘shootouts in the streets like Black Hawk Down’

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Johnson drops plans to outlaw LGBT conversion therapy

March 31, 2022

A Government spokesman said ministers would look at ‘other non-legislative measures’ to stop the practice.

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Yorkshire vote in reforms to pave way for England internationals at Headingley

March 31, 2022

Lord Kamlesh Patel lauded the ‘overwhelming vote for positive change’ after the Yorkshire CCC extraordinary general meeting

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Iraqi cleric steps back, asks rivals to try form government

March 31, 2022

A powerful Iraqi cleric says he will step back for the next 40 days and give his Iran-backed rivals the chance to form the next …

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Russia state TV calls Gabbard ‘our friend Tulsi’ as Tucker Carlson interview aired

March 31, 2022

Onetime Democratic presidential hopeful accused Joe Biden of lying about motives in Ukraine

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West to send ‘more lethal aid’ to Ukraine, UK defence minister says

March 31, 2022

Ben Wallace says donor conference of over 35 countries discussed need to change type of weaponry supplied Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates Britain’s defence secretary has …

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Boris Johnson ditches plans for ban on LGBT conversion practices

March 31, 2022

Leaked document forces government to announce change in approach despite repeated promises Boris Johnson has ditched plans for a legal ban on conversion practices despite …

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Who is Shehbaz Sharif, the man vying to replace Pakistan PM Imran Khan?

March 31, 2022

From exile in Saudi Arabia to money laundering charges, the man touted to replace Imran Khan as prime minister has a long political history

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Performers to appeal against ban on sexual entertainment clubs in Edinburgh

March 31, 2022

Exotic dancers have hit out at the city council’s decision to effectively shut down the venues.

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At least I didn’t slap anybody for criticising my wife, says Rishi Sunak

March 31, 2022

Rishi Sunak has said criticism of his wife over her family’s ties with Russia had been “upsetting” – comparing the attacks to the Will Smith …

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Washington woman beaten to death with hatchet, wire cutters and set of bongo drums

March 31, 2022

Suspect says he wanted victim to ‘be fully aware of what he was about to do to her,’ court documents state

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‘I say enough’: Biden calls for ‘use it or lose it’ policy for oil leases on federal land

March 31, 2022

US President Joe Biden on Thursday slammed oil companies for refusing to increase production to make up shortfalls caused by the removal of Russian oil …

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Police find five fetuses at the home of anti-abortion activist in Washington DC

March 31, 2022

Officers made the shocking discovery during a raid on a property in Capitol Hill where Lauren Handy resides

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‘Bleak Friday’: websites of UK energy suppliers crash in meter reading rush

March 31, 2022

Customers try to beat 54% price rise, as multiple hikes from council tax to VAT on pints also come into effect Millions of households faced …

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Hackers targeted US election officials with phishing email campaign, according to FBI

March 31, 2022

Federal law enforcement advisory warns ‘concerted effort’ will likely continue during 2022 midterms

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Report: State late in response to unrest after Floyd killing

March 31, 2022

An external review of Minnesota’s response to days of civil unrest following the May 2020 killing of George Floyd found several weaknesses, including a lack …

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Short-clad returning Spring Breakers save father and daughter from icy car wreck

March 31, 2022

University of Notre Dame students had been driving behind Andy Kravetz and his daughter and saw the crash

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Ukraine visa scheme flaws could lead to ‘homelessness crisis’, warns Labour

March 31, 2022

MPs call on minister to issue urgent guidance to councils after figures show 150 Ukrainian families homeless

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Wolfsburg vs Arsenal LIVE: Women’s Champions League latest score and updates as Gunners fall behind

March 31, 2022

Follow all the action from the Women’s Champions League quarter-final second leg

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Trans swimming champion Lia Thomas finishes controversial college career – what’s next for athlete?

March 31, 2022

‘Lia Thomas deserves all the celebration for her success this season, but instead is being met with nationwide misogyny and transphobia,’ says the National Women’s …

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Hundreds of lone child refugees still placed in ‘unacceptable’ hotels

March 31, 2022

Primary school aged children have been placed in unregulated hotels where youngsters have disappeared from

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Spring snow falls on UK as cold snap follows sunshine

March 31, 2022

Weather warnings for snow and ice as far south as Kent issued by Met Office

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Caitlyn Jenner hired as Fox News contributor: ‘A tremendous asset for our audience’

March 31, 2022

Caitlyn Jenner has been hired as a Fox News contributor, the cable network has said.

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Ukraine in fresh effort to evacuate Mariupol after Red Cross warnings

March 31, 2022

Humanitarian charity says thousands of civilian lives in danger if they remain in the besieged city Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates Ukraine has launched a fresh …

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Universal credit rise lifted 400,000 children out of poverty, data shows

March 31, 2022

Experts say removal of £20-a-week boost and soaring living costs likely to push 1 million below UK breadline About 400,000 children in the UK were …

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Germany to pay for gas in euros despite Russia’s rouble decree, says Scholz

March 31, 2022

Government activates emergency plan to manage supplies and pleads with households and industry to be sparing with usage Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates The German chancellor, …

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How to master the perfect vegan omelette

March 31, 2022

Joe Yonan reveals the secret to that crispy on the outside, custardy on the inside texture

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‘Are you okay’? Starbucks barista comes to teenager’s aid by scrawling message on coffee cup

March 31, 2022

Mother says more businesses should train staff on how to intervene to help threatened customers

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Las Vegas Grand Prix’s Saturday 10pm start time is ‘perfect’, insists Formula 1 chief

March 31, 2022

The Las Vegas Grand Prix start time will mean early morning start for British F1 fans

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How many nuclear weapons are there in the world? 9 countries with most nukes amid Third World War fears

March 31, 2022

New focus on nuclear arsenals after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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16 best PS5 games for every kind of player, from Gran Turismo 7 to Horizon Forbidden West

March 31, 2022

From first-person shooters to open worlds, these are our favourite titles to play in 2022

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Ukrainian children with cancer airlifted to UK remain split from families

March 31, 2022

Families of 21 seriously ill children fear they will never see them again due to UK visa delays Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates The families of …

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Qatar 2022 is here – a tainted World Cup barely worthy of the name

March 31, 2022

We’re here for Friday’s group stage draw but we’re here because of off-field decisions with far-reaching consequences. So as the draw makes Qatar 2022 ‘real’, …

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Biden to order 1 million barrels of oil per day released from US reserves as ‘wartime bridge’ for higher domestic production

March 31, 2022

President Joe Biden will authorise release of one million barrels of oil from US strategic petroleum reserves each day over the next six months as …

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Soldier trial adjourned due to ‘circumstances beyond control’

March 31, 2022

A prosecuting barrister was described as unable to be at court due to circumstances beyond everyone’s control.

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Graham Potter admits international break came at good time for Brighton

March 31, 2022

The Seagulls have lost their last six games.

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Raw sewage dumped into English waters 372,533 times in 2021, figures show

March 31, 2022

Data released as Government unveils plans for targets to cut pollution to protect environment and public health.

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Watch live as Nancy Pelosi holds press conference amid oil reserve withdrawal

March 31, 2022

Watch live as House Speaker Pelosi holds her weekly news conference at the US capitol.

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Florida LGBT+ advocates sue Ron DeSantis over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

March 31, 2022

Lawsuit alleges legislation is an unconstitutional and ‘grave abuse of power’

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Putin signs order demanding gas payments in roubles from Friday

March 31, 2022

Russian president signals supplies to Europe could be halted unless ‘unfriendly’ states change policy Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates Vladimir Putin has indicated that Russia could …

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Met PCSO arrested for ‘outraging public decency’ after video shared online

March 31, 2022

Police Community Support Officer remains in custody as investigation gets underway

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Reprieve for fracking wells cap as Downing Street considers its energy strategy

March 31, 2022

Regulators have lifted an order requiring Cuadrilla to seal the UK’s only shale wells by the end of June

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Ukraine sends bus convoy to Mariupol to evacuate thousands from devastated city

March 31, 2022

Red Cross says ‘lives of tens of thousands of people’ depend on planned evacuation

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Ukraine war: Russia using ‘banned anti-personnel landmines,’ campaign group says

March 31, 2022

POM-3s, which are not permitted under the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, can detect when someone is approaching

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Less than half of staff at maternity scandal trust feel safe to speak out

March 31, 2022

Staff at Shrewsbury were told not to speak to the review, said Donna Ockenden

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Father whose dog killed his 12-day-old baby after inflicting up to 40 puncture wounds is jailed

March 31, 2022

Elon Jase Ellis-Joynes was mauled to death by Chow Chow Alsatian cross named Teddy at family home in Doncaster

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Woman arrested for setting gas station clerk on fire in horror attack

March 31, 2022

The 30-year-old was charged with attempted murder

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UK sanctions target Russian general and media heavyweights

March 31, 2022

Measures will sever targets from UK wealth and help expose Russia’s ‘torrent of lies’, says foreign secretary The UK government has expanded its sanctions against …

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Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to resume on Friday, says negotiator

March 31, 2022

Kyiv and its allies suggest the Kremlin may be merely playing for time to allow its military forces to regroup Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates Peace …

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Rishi Sunak pledge to match Ukraine donations funded by cutting aid to other countries

March 31, 2022

Labour accuses government of feigning ‘act of generosity’

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No united Ireland for generations to come, UUP leader insists

March 31, 2022

Doug Beattie said the Northern Ireland Protocol will not alter the region’s status within the United Kingdom.

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Government will consider public interest in releasing Lebedev advice

March 31, 2022

No 10 said the Government would respond in due course.

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American mother-of-four among 20 people killed in mass shooting at cockfight venue in Mexico

March 31, 2022

Melissa Silva, 36, died on Sunday night when gunmen burst into the gathering she was at with her sister and opened fire

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Biden to announce gender X for US passports and neutral airport scanners

March 31, 2022

President Joe Biden will announce a new gender X marker on applications for US passports as well as gender-neutral airport scanners in addition to other …

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How to spend a day in Marrakech’s trendy industrial zone, Sidi Ghanem

March 31, 2022

This Moroccan city’s maze-like souks are only one side of its shopping scene – savvy buyers looking for North African clothing, homewares and cuisine should …

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Voices: This is what I learnt about levelling up from drinkers in a pub in Middlesbrough

March 31, 2022

The thing that you get from talking to normal people about levelling up – and the issues around it such as civic pride – is …

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Sri Lanka crisis: 13-hour daily power cuts as country faces worst economic collapse since 1948

March 31, 2022

Authorities have been told to turn off streets lights to conserve power

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Why is GCHQ saying Putin has been misinformed about Ukraine war?

March 31, 2022

Insiders divided about UK spy agency pushing such narratives after claim advisers ‘afraid’ to tell Russian leader truth Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates For a spy …

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Jada Pinkett Smith: New footage shows actor’s reaction to Chris Rock’s response after Will Smith hits him

March 31, 2022

Pinkett Smith watched on as her husband hit the comedian on stage

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Wolfsburg vs Arsenal live stream: How to watch Women’s Champions League fixture online tonight

March 31, 2022

Everything you need to know

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Is Wolfsburg vs Arsenal on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s Champions League

March 31, 2022

Everything you need to know

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Brexit: Ministers told to delay new checks in July to prevent ‘collapse’ in trade

March 31, 2022

Extra import controls will be ‘impossible’ for small businesses, says food industry chief

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Who has qualified for 2022 World Cup and which teams can still make it?

March 31, 2022

The draw for the World Cup takes place on 1 April

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Naomi Irion’s brother reacts to discovery of her body 17 days on: ‘Now comes a different kind of effort’

March 31, 2022

‘I can’t believe this. I’m at a loss for words. Thanks to everyone for your support,’ brother Casey Valley wrote on Facebook

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Oscars: All the stars who have been expelled from the Academy

March 31, 2022

As the Academy’s board of governors holds an emergency meeting to discuss The Slap, here’s a look at the five members who have been kicked …

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Ukraine refugees trying to get UK visas facing ‘Kafkaesque’ system, MPs told

March 31, 2022

Shadow home secretary says tens of thousands of desperate people still stuck in system Today’s politics news – live updates The shadow home secretary, Yvette …

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Revealed: migrant workers in Qatar forced to pay billions in recruitment fees

March 31, 2022

Guardian investigation finds labourers – including those on World Cup-related projects – were left with huge debts Low-wage migrant workers have been forced to pay …

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Energy bills – live: British Gas website crashes on final day to submit readings as UK braced for price hikes

March 31, 2022

EDF Energy and Octopus Energy customers are also facing difficulties

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Boris Johnson news – live: Tories ‘taking more than they give’ amid cost of living crisis, Starmer says

March 31, 2022

Labour leader urges voters to send government ‘a message’ on cost of living crisis as he launches party’s local elections campaign

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Passenger ‘hacks’ airline’s website to find lost luggage

March 31, 2022

Nandan Kumar said he was forced to get creative after he took the wrong bag by mistake

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E.ON blames Martin Lewis for ‘bringing down Britain’ as energy sites crash ahead of hike

March 31, 2022

Gas and electric firms have been facing huge demand today before energy prices go up on Friday

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Home Office ‘runs risk of another Windrush’ if it doesn’t implement further change, independent reviewer says

March 31, 2022

The Home Office runs the risk of another Windrush scandal if it doesn’t implement further “systemic and cultural” changes, an inspection report has found.

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Russian general dubbed ‘butcher of Mariupol’ among new list of sanctions announced by Liz Truss

March 31, 2022

Propagandists also targeted in expansion of sanctions list

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China plane crash: Investigators find 49,000 pieces of Flight 5735 wreckage after 132 people killed

March 31, 2022

Both black boxes recovered and in Beijing for ‘examination and analysis,’ official says

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Reducing carbon emissions will not harm economic growth, study finds

March 31, 2022

Countries can meet 2015 Paris Agreement climate objectives while maintaining global economy, study suggests

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Hong Kong leader says British judges’ resignation ‘politically motivated’

March 31, 2022

The judges resigned from Hong Kong’s highest court on Wednesday because of a sweeping national security law imposed by China in 2020 that cracks down …

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