Purgatory News
Online Safety Bill will require social media platforms to stop scam adverts
Social media sites and search engines will be legally required to prevent paid-for scam adverts from appearing on their platforms as part of updated proposals for new online safety laws..
Civil case against Andrew comes to a close after settlement is paid
The civil sexual assault case brought against the Duke of York in the US has been officially dismissed after he paid a financial settlement to his accuser Virginia Giuffre..
Zelensky gives Churchillian address to MPs as UK announces Russian oil ban
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky invoked British war leader Sir Winston Churchill in an emotional address to MPs, vowing to fight invading Russian troops in the air, sea and on the streets..
UK will be generous to Ukrainian refugees says Johnson
Boris Johnson has insisted the UK will be as generous as possible to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion as criticism continued over the slow pace of processing visa applications..
Former Commons leader calls for Bercow to be expelled from Labour Party
Former Commons leader Dame Andrea Leadsom said John Bercow should be expelled from the Labour Party after he was found guilty of bullying allegations..
Vamps star James Brittain McVey still feels pressure to look a certain way
The Vamps star James Brittain-McVey has said he still feels pressurised to look a certain way from social media, billboards and advertisements..
Vodafone to offer free mobile connectivity to 200000 Ukrainian refugees
Vodafone will offer free connectivity to 200,000 Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK, the company has said as it urged charities preparing to welcome those fleeing the Russian invasion to get in touch..
Scotlands World Cup play off semi final against Ukraine postponed
Scotlands World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine has been postponed, the PA news agency understands..
Oil giant Shell has apologised for buying a shipment of Russian oil last week
The business say it will immediately stop all spot purchases of Russian crude oil.
Drivers suffer highest weekly hike in fuel prices on record
Thats according to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Motorway traffic officers given body worn cameras after abuse from drivers
National Highways have completed a nationwide £500,000 rollout of the equipment .
MPs await Zelensky address as Johnson meets European leaders
The Ukrainian President will address MPs via videolink on Tuesday evening.
Retail sales jump in February despite pressure on consumer confidence
Thats according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor data.
Households could be facing worst real incomes squeeze since 1970s
Thats according to estimates in the Resolution Foundations Living Standards Outlook for 2022.
Ed Sheeran denies he borrows ideas from unknown songwriters in copyright trial
Ed Sheeran has denied he borrows ideas from unknown songwriters without acknowledgement, during a High Court trial over the copyright of his hit song Shape Of You..
Ricky Ponting vows to ensure cricket legacy of teacher Shane Warne continues
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting plans to ensure Shane Warnes legacy lives on through the new generation of cricketers by passing on the things he learned from the spin great..
Cabbies stop searching for passengers due to soaring fuel costs
Cabbies in London are queuing at ranks rather than driving in search of passengers because of spiralling diesel costs..
Ukrainian girl moves stars to tears with viral video singing from Kyiv bunker
A Ukrainian child sheltering in a bunker has received attention from Broadway star Idina Menzel and ITVs Holly Willoughby after a video of her singing Let It Go went viral on social media..
Poland has not and will not send fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland has not and will not send its fighter jets to Ukraine to support the embattled countrys defence against Russia, Polish government officials said on Monday..
Russia sets cease fire for evacuations amid heavy shelling
Russia announced yet another cease-fire and a handful of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine despite previous measures falling apart and Moscows armed forces continuing to pummel some Ukrainian cities with rockets even after the announcement..





















