‘An abomination’: World reacts to deadly Kramatorsk attack Ukraine says bombing of train station in eastern region of Donetsk killed at least 52 people, drawing global rebuke. Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2022
Ukraine's fields of dead bodies as 50 innocents slaughtered at station and men 'executed' EXCLUSIVE: Russia has shelled Kramatorsk train station, killing 50 and leaving 300 with horrific injuries as villagers tell of horrifying reality of war Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022
Germany will stop importing Russian gas ‘very soon’, says Olaf Scholz Chancellor declines to endorse claim by Boris Johnson during London visit that goal will be achieved by mid-2024 The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2022
Boris Johnson refuses to rule out future lockdown if more deadly Covid variant emerges Boris Johnson says it ‘would be irresponsible’ to rule out something ‘that could save lives’ The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022
Stricken railways run almost 3,000 fewer trains a DAY than before Covid hit UK Leaked industry data, seen by the Mirror, shows there were 132,000 services in the week ending March 20 - down by 19,000 compared to a week in February 2020. Yet more cuts are coming down the track Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022
Johnson announces £100m in UK military aid to Ukraine Following talks with German chancellor Olaf Scholz, the two leaders condemn the ‘unconscionable’ strike on Kramatorsk rail station. The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022
Johnson refuses to rule out triggering Article 16 of Brexit’s NI Protocol Appearing alongside German leader Olaf Scholz at a Downing Street press conference, Mr Johnson said he had raised the issue. The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022
Boris Johnson condemns Russia's 'war crime' attack on train station as death toll hits 50 The Prime Minister blasted the 'unconscionable' attack on a packed station in Kramatorsk as the death toll rose to 50. Western officials believe a Russian rocket was fired indiscriminately into the town centre Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022
Sturgeon: Cost-of-living crisis highlights need for Scottish independence The First Minister has launched the SNP’s campaign for local government elections next month. The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022
The UK may try to flex military muscles, but has it got what it takes? Analysis: Ukraine shows militarising foreign policy has come to define Boris Johnson’s premiership The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2022
Boris Johnson refuses to rule out another lockdown in event of a deadly new variant The Prime Minister said it would be 'irresponsible' to rule out future lockdowns Liverpool Echo · Apr 8, 2022
Johnson hails German ‘determination’ over Ukraine before Scholz meeting British PM plays down countries’ differences as he praises chancellor for efforts on Russian energy imports The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2022
Scots Tories to lose second place and 'voice of unionism' over partygate, say leading pollsters Professor Sir John Curtice says Anas Sarwar's Scottish Labour could overtake the Tories to be the second largest party in terms of councillors following the election on May 5. Daily Record · Apr 8, 2022
Boris Johnson condemns Russian rocket attack on Ukraine’s railway in No10 presser The Prime Minister announced the UK will send another £100m in military equipment to Ukraine Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2022
Wales Online · Apr 8, 2022 Putin's daughters' lavish lifestyles targeted by UK sanctions Katerina Vladimirovna Tikhonova and Maria Vladimirovna Vorontsova will be subject to travel bans and asset freezes
Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022 Boris Johnson refuses to rule out future lockdown as 1 in 13 people have Covid Boris Johnson said he wouldn't take 'any options off the table' in the battle against Covid in an interview - which bizarrely was conducted by two of his own Tory MPs
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022 Johnson: I cannot rule out another lockdown in the event of deadly Covid variant The rate of Covid-19 hospital admissions in England is at the highest since January 2021.
The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022 Press on with energy strategy, union leader urges ministers Gary Smith, general secretary of the GMB, warned the plan could be “just another Boris promise”.
Manchester Evening News · Apr 8, 2022 Boris Johnson to hold press conference this afternoon He is expected to urge Berling to phase out its reliance on Russia's energy supply
Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2022 Starmer takes aim at Tory strongholds as Labour launches election campaign Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has launched his party’s London local election campaign in the traditional Tory stronghold of Barnet - its top target in the capital.
Nottingham Post · Apr 8, 2022 Boris Johnson refuses to rule out another lockdown in event of deadly Covid variant The rate of Covid-19 hospital admissions in England is at the highest since January 2021
Nottingham Post · Apr 8, 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson to host major press conference on Friday afternoon The PM's address will come on Friday afternoon (April 8)
Wales Online · Apr 8, 2022 Boris Johnson to make national statement on war in Ukraine The Prime Minister will update the country on the latest developments and what the UK is going to do next
Wales Online · Apr 8, 2022 Boris Johnson says deadly Covid variant could see another lockdown Prime Minister says nothing can be ruled out if more severe variants emerge in the future
Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2022 Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to hold talks on reducing dependence on Russian gas The meeting comes amid criticism of Berlin’s response to the conflict in Ukraine