Purgatory News
US rejects Polands jet offer for Ukraine
The Pentagon has rejected Polands offer to give the United States its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine in a rare public display of disharmony by Nato allies..
Aid truck prepares to leave Northern Ireland destined for Ukraine
One of several collections of aid donated in Northern Ireland is due to set out across Europe..
Warnings over living costs as sanctions target Russian oil
Experts have warned of the impact new sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports could have on the cost of living in the UK..
Zelensky praises oil sanctions as Truss travels to Washington
Defence Secretary Liz Truss will meet with officials in Washington today to discuss further support for Ukraine after both the UK and US were thanked by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for their moves to sanction Russian oil..
Cost of raising a child in Scotland could be cut by a third for less well off
Loughborough University carried out a study of Scottish welfare policies and lower childcare costs for the Child Poverty Action Group.
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..





















