Ted Hankey: Former darts world champion jailed for two years over sexual assault caught on camera
Former darts world champion Ted Hankey has been jailed for two years after pleading guilty to one count of sexual assault.
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Liz Truss: UK will have ‘no choice but to act’ if EU does not show ‘flexibility’ over NI protocol
The UK will have "no choice but to act" if the EU does not show the "requisite flexibility" over the Northern Ireland Protocol, Liz Truss has warned.
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Ukraine war: Finland to apply to join NATO for the first time amid Russia’s ongoing invasion
Finland’s president has said the country needs to apply to NATO "without delay" as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
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Partygate fines: At least 50 more fixed penalty notices have been issued as part of investigation of COVID law breaches
At least 50 more fines have been issued as a result of the police investigation into lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street and Whitehall during coronavirus restrictions.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv offers to swap Russian prisoners for injured Mariupol steelworks fighters
Ukraine has offered to release Russian prisoners of war in exchange for the safe evacuation of the badly injured fighters trapped inside a steel mill in the ruined city of Mariupol.
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Supermarkets recall dozens of chicken products over salmonella fears
Tesco, M&S, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s are recalling a number of chicken products due to fears of salmonella.
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Archie Battersbee: Mum’s fight to keep son, 12, on life support to be reviewed by High Court
A mother’s fight to keep her son’s life support switched on after he was found unconscious four weeks ago is being reviewed by a High Court judge.
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‘No option is off the table’ when considering windfall tax on oil and gas firms, Rishi Sunak says
The chancellor has said "no option is off the table" when asked about the possibility of a windfall tax on oil and gas firms to help ease the cost of living.
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Spain offers menstrual leave to women who suffer severe period pain with up to three days off a month
Women who suffer from severe period pain could be allowed to take up to three days off work each month under a reform plan due to be approved by Spain’s government next week.
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Inflation takes toll as UK economy contracts in March
The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in March, as surging inflation took a toll on demand to offset the boost that had been expected from the end of COVID restrictions.
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