Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
UK weather: Snow forecast as Brits prepare for -2C Arctic blast The freezing weather is expected to return sooner rather than later in the country after a spell of mild conditions Bristol Post · Feb 21, 2023
Most UK companies involved in four-day week trial to stick with shorter week The majority of companies who took part in the UK pilot scheme said they will keep a shorter working week following the pilot Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023
Trade associations unite against alcohol advertising ban Meanwhile, Conservatives warn of business 'armageddon' should the Deposit Return Scheme go ahead as planned Insider UK · Feb 21, 2023
Asda and Morrisons rationing some fruit and vegetables; UK private sector returns to growth – as it happened Asda introduces a limit on tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, salad bags, broccoli, cauliflower and raspberries, after bad harvest hits supplies The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023
Goldcar didn’t accept our paper UK driving licences but hasn’t refunded us Car rental firm blames confusion over post-Brexit document rules agrees the £600 refund should have come quicker The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 363 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 363rd day, we take a look at the main developments. Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2023
Six Greater Manchester companies with FOUR-DAY working weeks and no pay cut The businesses pledged not to cut employees' wages when they switched to a four-day working week Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2023
UK weather: Met Office forecasts mostly cloudy day with some sunny spells Temperatures remain slightly above average with a change expected ahead as UK expects Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) phenomenon in March The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
Britain’s farmers battered by Brexit fallout and rising costs, says union Farmers’ union president Minette Batters to say ‘volatility, uncertainty and instability are greatest risks to farm businesses’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023
Chancellor urged to reform childcare and stop urging over-50s to unretire UK risks ending decade with worst labour participation rate since 2001 unless action taken, says thinktank The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023
UK weather: Mostly cloudy and dry day expected with some sunny spells Temperatures remain slightly above average with a change expected ahead as UK expects Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) phenomenon in March The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
Third of Scots with prepayment meters missing out on energy rebate ALMOST a third of Scottish households with prepayment meters have not redeemed their energy rebate vouchers, according to the latest UK Government… The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023
Forecast for Leeds on Tuesday as snow map shows huge blizzard heading to UK Leeds is set for a mild and mostly cloudy day on Tuesday Leeds Live · Feb 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Liberia may have 'parallel system' for illegal log exports A government document obtained by The Associated Press outlines more than three dozen cases in Liberia where it appears logs were illegally cut or moved out of the country using unofficial channels
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Britain forced to spend £50bn extra on gas since Putin invaded Ukraine, analysis shows Analysts say cost of gas would have been much lower if the UK energy system had more renewables
Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023 UK weather forecast: Exact day snow flurries and -2C lows hit this week in Arctic blast The UK is set for a return to freezing temperatures after an unusually mild start to the week and it could see the mercury drop to -2C along with snow flurries and widespread frost
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023 Russia’s grip on nuclear-power trade is only getting stronger Russia’s nuclear exports have surged since the invasion of Ukraine, boosting the Kremlin’s revenue and cementing its influence over a new generation of global buyers, as the US and its allies shy away from sanctioning the industry.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Eye cancer charity calls on NHS to fund treatment that boosts survival rates A treatment known as chemosaturation therapy has been found to be effective in almost 90% of patients, according to national charity OcuMel UK.
Wales Online · Feb 21, 2023 Almost a quarter of UK households run out of money for essentials most months Two thirds of people surveyed in a new study also argue that Government is 'not doing enough' to tackle cost-of-living crisis
Wales Online · Feb 21, 2023 UK company offers students free vape for every 10 e-cigarettes they recycle The scheme hopes to lower the number of 1.3 million that are thrown in the bin every week and sent to landfill
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 363 of the invasion Putin pulls Russia out of New Start nuclear treaty; Biden arrives in Warsaw after surprise visit to Kyiv
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023 Energy crisis stemming from Ukraine war ‘cost £1k for every UK adult’ Conflict came on top of our over-reliance on gas, says Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023 Quarter of UK households regularly run out of money for essentials, survey says Charities find nearly 40% of people end the month with no money, and 67% say UK government not doing enough about crisis
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023 Four-day week: ‘major breakthrough’ as most UK firms in trial extend changes Nearly all companies taking part opt to continue with new pattern as staff report better work-life balance