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Starmer visits Ukraine to pledge continued commitment to Kyiv if he becomes PM

The Labour leader visited suburbs of Kyiv which saw heavy fighting and alleged war crimes in the opening months of the Russian invasion.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Keir Starmer visits Kyiv to emphasise Labour’s backing for Ukraine

Party leader meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy and says UK position will remain the same if he becomes PM

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Five factors to explain FTSE 100’s record high despite recession

Economy and business backdrop is grim, but the energy boom and shareholder payouts have helped

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Lewis Capaldi stuns fans with comparison of first Scottish gig compared to most recent

The Scots star recently completed his sold-out UK tour to arenas full of adoring fans across the country, and is now ready to embark on the European leg of the tour.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

Russia–Ukraine war has nearly doubled household energy costs worldwide – new study

The Russia–Ukraine war has exacerbated an energy crisis that directly affects the costs of heating, cooling, lighting and mobility, and indirectly pushed up the costs of other goods and services throughout global supply chains. While all households are affected, they are affected in different ways depending on their income, how…

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023

US photographer who smuggled 47kg of cannabis from LA to Heathrow Airport jailed

A photographer from California who tried to smuggle cannabis worth £760,000 into the UK inside his luggage has been jailed.

Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023

Soaring fuel bills may push 141m more into extreme poverty globally – study

Researchers say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven up household energy costs by between 62.6% and 112.9%

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Wegovy weight loss jab to be sold by UK chemists 'could be gateway to eating disorders'

Experts have raised concerns about the potentially damaging effects of Wegovy weight loss jab, known as the 'skinny shot'

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

Counter-terror police probes into hostile state threats ‘quadrupled’ – chief

Matt Jukes, head of counter-terrorism policing, described the workload as ‘unprecedented’.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Iceland and Currys are giving shoppers FREE freezers to help slash energy bills and food costs - check if you're eligible

It comes after Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis asked for April's planned energy price hikes to be scrapped

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023