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U.S., UK, France ask U.N. Security Council to meet Monday on Ukraine

The United States, Britain and France have asked the U.N. Security Council to meet later on Monday on Ukraine after Russia recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities, diplomats said.

Reuters

Britain prepares Russia sanctions, says Ukraine invasion could be imminent

Britain vowed to impose sanctions on Russia, which it warned could invade Ukraine imminently, condemning President Vladimir Putin's recognition of two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine as a breach of international law.

Reuters

The Guardian view on unaffordable homes: building injustice into the economy

Editorial: Landlords ought to be tackled in any solution to Britain’s housing crisis

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How will people behave when Covid self-isolation isn't mandatory?

Very few of us in Britain have emerged from a pandemic before - but we can make an informed guess about what people will do

Wales Online

EU and UK say Northern Ireland issues remain, agree to more meetings

Representatives for the European Union and Britain said on Monday that issues over post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland remained to be resolved but they had agreed to continue regular discussions.

Reuters

Paris Perspective #25: Exile, Islam and the shifting sands of migration - Brigitte Adès

The past decade has witnessed a tsunami of refugees fleeing conflict, making the journey towards Europe in search of a better life. Reaching its peak in 2015, the welcome refugees received was mixed, as fears of Islamist infiltration permeated the anti-migrant debate. The result was a the rise of populist…

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Russia's 'playbook' for Ukraine has begun, UK PM's spokesman

Britain has seen intelligence that suggests Russia is planning to launch an invasion of Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan has, in effect, already begun, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Monday.

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Queen Elizabeth plans to speak with PM Johnson this week

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is expected to speak by telephone with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and hold other virtual engagements this week, a day after testing positive for COVID-19.

Reuters

Queen's COVID diagnosis caps shocking week for British royals

After the shame of Prince Andrew's U.S. sex abuse lawsuit and Prince Charles embroilment in a cash for honours scandal, Queen Elizabeth catching COVID-19 has rounded off a week of terrible news for the British royals.

Reuters

'Russia has the capability to topple Kiev's government,' former MI6 chief Sir John Sawers says

FRANCE 24 spoke to Sir John Sawers, the former head of Britain’s secret intelligence service. Sawers, who headed the MI6 between 2009 and 2014, said that if Russia’s President Vladimir Putin decides to take military action against Ukraine, it would be in his interest to limit an invasion to eastern…

France 24

Anne congratulates Team GB athletes on ‘making country proud’ at Beijing games

The Princess Royal also paid tribute to Team GB’s women’s curling team who secured Britain’s only gold medal of the Olympics.

The Independent UK

Team GB fall short of Winter Olympic medal target despite curling continuing gold streak

Great Britain have struck gold at the last four Winter Games but UK Sport’s pre-Games target of three to seven medals was not met in Beijing

The Independent UK

Rob Rinder: Enough already with ‘culture wars’ — there are real injustices out there

I’ve always been obsessed by what’s happening in our national conversation (and not only because I want to know what people are saying about me). What with chatting on London’s streets and taking calls on my radio show and the bajillions of hours I spend on social media, I think…

Evening Standard

UK election watchdog warns new law could impact its independence

Britain's elections watchdog asked the government on Monday to reconsider proposed changes to its oversight arrangements, warning they could impact its independence.

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Britain and France strike deal to develop missiles, move on from subs row

Britain and France have signed a deal to jointly develop new cruise and anti-ship missiles after months of cross-Channel defence tensions over a submarine deal with Australia.

Evening Standard

£28m for just two medals as curling glory fails to mask Winter Olympics disappoointment for Team GB

As Team GB depart Beijing, they have their curlers to thank for a disaster averted, but once the glow of Eve Muirhead & Co.’s gold, as well as men’s silver, on the final weekend fades, it will be difficult to judge these Winter Olympics as much more than a disappointment.

France 24

'Swiss secrets' data leak targets Crédit Suisse over dirty money

Switzerland's second-largest bank stands accused of handling funds for dictators, drug traffickers and torturers after a whistleblower leak led to a year-long investigation by a consortium of journalists. And the United States and Britain have raised the stakes for potential sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine. Finally, Italy's famed…

The Guardian - UK

UK business activity strongest since June, led by travel and leisure; prices surge – as it happened

Eurozone growth also booms, as European stock markets are mixed amid rising tensions on the Ukraine-Russia border

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UK's Johnson scraps COVID restrictions in England

British Prime Minister Boris on Monday said he would end all coronavirus restrictions in England including mandatory self-isolation for people with COVID-19 and free testing, drawing scepticism from some scientists and political opponents.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Britain’s green economy: seriously underpowered

Editorial: New data exposes a strategic failure to drive growth in sectors that can provide the good jobs of the future

Reuters

'God Save The Queen': messages pour in after Elizabeth catches COVID

News that Britain's Queen Elizabeth had tested positive for COVID-19 drew shock, concern and messages of goodwill from across the country on Sunday, with politicians and the public willing the 95-year-old to recover.

Reuters

Factbox: The health of Britain's Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth, the world's longest reigning monarch, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

The Independent UK

The Queen congratulates Team GB’s women’s curling team for winning gold at Beijing Olympics

Curlers Eve Muirhead, Vicky Wright, Jennifer Dodds and Hailey Duff won Britain’s first gold medal of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Britain in firing line for more storms after Franklin hits tonight

Forecasters say several more 'Beasts from the West' tempests will hit this week – in what is Britain's worst-ever run of named storms with the Met Office issuing several danger-to-life weather warnings for the coming days

Wales Online

'Tornado' warning as Storm Franklin smashes into Britain

The Met Office has issued more severe weather warnings across the UK

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