Tory peer attended Cop26 summit for Russia, UN list shows
Former energy minister Greg Barker went to climate talks as part of Russian Federation party
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/09/tory-peer-cop26-climate-summit-russia-greg-barker
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Tory peer attended Cop26 summit for Russia, UN list shows
Former energy minister Greg Barker went to climate talks as part of Russian Federation party
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/09/tory-peer-cop26-climate-summit-russia-greg-barker
Sunak under pressure to react to cost of living crisis in spring statement
Chancellor urged to take action on cost of living crisis that has been exacerbated by war
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/10/rishi-sunak-under-growing-pressure-react-ukraine-crisis-spring-statement
Oil and gas companies are looking at a bonanza from the Ukraine war
Analysis: fear of shortages gives fossil fuel companies leverage with governments that could be disastrous for the climate
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/10/oil-and-gas-companies-are-looking-at-a-bonanza-from-the-ukraine-war
UK volunteers urged to cold call Russia to counter Putin’s propaganda
Russian speakers encouraged to phone ordinary citizens in initiative to change Putin’s narrative one conversation at a time
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/09/call-russia-initiative-aims-to-counter-russian-propaganda-over-ukraine
Tories criticised for choosing ex-party candidate to chair Charity Commission
Labour said seeking to appoint Orlando Fraser ignored due process and showed Tories ‘looking after their own’
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/mar/09/tories-criticised-for-choosing-ex-party-candidate-to-chair-charity-commission
What can Rishi Sunak do to relieve the cost of living crisis?
The chancellor was under pressure to help struggling households even before the Ukraine invasion sent fuel prices soaring
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/mar/10/what-can-rishi-sunak-do-to-relieve-the-cost-of-living-crisis
Ukraine war marks paradigm shift on the scale of 9/11, says Liz Truss
Foreign secretary says in Washington that democracies must never again allow authoritarian aggression to grow unchecked
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/mar/09/ukraine-war-marks-paradigm-shift-on-the-scale-of-911-says-liz-truss
‘Happy days if you were a crook’: former minister slams UK Covid loan scheme
Lord Agnew said Treasury measures to tackle fraudulent Covid business loans were a ‘Dad’s army operation’
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/mar/09/uk-covid-loans-happy-days-crooks-former-minister
UK ministers considering climbdown on Ukraine visa restrictions
Change would mean Ukrainians with temporary visas would be able to bring their relatives to Britain
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/09/ukrainian-ambassador-calls-on-uk-to-simplify-process-for-refugees
Cardiff Philharmonic removes Tchaikovsky performance over Ukraine conflict
Orchestra faces ridicule over decision to remove Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/09/cardiff-philharmonic-orchestra-removes-tchaikovsky-over-ukraine-conflict
Country diary: The wild sounds of a storm among the trees
Sandy, Bedfordshire: Eunice brought a cacophony of thrashing, cracking and flexing, before the whine of the chainsaw took over
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/09/country-diary-the-wild-sounds-of-a-storm-among-the-trees
Severn estuary tidal energy plan back on agenda amid Ukraine crisis
Michael Gove welcomes launch of commission to explore scheme that could meet 7% of UK’s power needs
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/08/severn-estuary-tidal-energy-plan-back-on-agenda-amid-ukraine-crisis
‘Wow, there’s a lot of sex and swearing’: Channel 4’s top-rated drama ever, 30 years on
Partner-swapping, nudity, Felicity Kendal: it’s three decades since raunchy wartime series The Camomile Lawn broke TV ratings records. How d
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/mar/08/the-camomile-lawn-channel-4-30-years
Russian planes that enter UK airspace could be detained by government
Transport secretary Grant Shapps says he has made it a criminal offence for any Russian aircraft to enter UK airspace
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/08/russian-planes-that-enter-uk-airspace-could-be-detained-by-government
Olivier awards: Cabaret and Anything Goes lead nominations
Along with Life of Pi, the musical revivals are this year’s biggest contenders, with all four of their respective leads vying to win best ac..
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/mar/08/olivier-awards-nominations-best-actor-actress
Internet scams to be included in UK online safety bill
Platforms to be required to protect users from pre-paid fraudulent adverts as well as user-generated scams
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/mar/08/internet-scams-now-included-in-uk-online-safety-bill
Sky Vegas fined £1.2m for sending free casino ‘spins’ to recovering addicts
Messages from online casino occurred during industry’s Safer Gambling Week
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/mar/09/sky-vegas-fined-for-sending-free-casino-spins-to-recovering-addicts
‘Thirteen days of struggle’: Zelenskiy’s address to UK parliament in full – video
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has likened Ukraine’s fight for survival to Britain’s fight against the Nazis in a deeply movi
https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2022/mar/08/thirteen-days-of-struggle-zelenskiys-address-to-uk-parliament-in-full-video
Brexit red tape stopping small charities getting supplies to Ukraine
Polish charity says three vans were blocked from getting on ferry because they didn’t have required paperwork
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/mar/09/brexit-red-tape-stopping-small-charities-getting-supplies-to-ukraine
Russia sanctions ‘to cut UK living standards by £2,500 per household’
Centre for Economics and Business Research halves growth forecast and says inflation expected to remain at 7% until 2023
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/mar/08/russia-sanctions-to-cut-uk-living-standards-by-2500-a-person
Manchester viaduct to become an urban ‘sky park’
National Trust says £1.8m Castlefield project will bring green space to the city centre
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/07/manchester-viaduct-to-become-an-urban-sky-park
‘An ode to the Bristol Channel’: English coastal life – in pictures
This 20 mile stretch of coast had no documentary photography history until Tim Richmond composed this sombre ode to the harsh realities of l..
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2022/mar/08/an-ode-to-the-bristol-channel-tim-richmond-in-pictures
Apathy to tackle grim levels of UK poverty runs deep | Letters
Letters: Peter Riddle says we should join Gordon Brown in a voluble condemnation of povertygate, while Mike Stein thinks he should reflect o..
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/mar/07/apathy-to-tackle-grim-levels-of-uk-poverty-runs-deep
Fire breaks out in block of flats in east London – video
Firefighters from multiple brigades mobilised after blaze broke out on 17th floor of building in Whitechapel
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2022/mar/07/fire-breaks-out-in-block-of-flats-in-east-london-video
Gas-powered kingmaker: how the UK welcomed Putin’s man in Ukraine
The long read: Oligarch Dmitry Firtash is wanted by the FBI for bribery. Nonetheless, he was received into the heart of the British establis..
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2022/mar/08/gas-powered-kingmaker-uk-welcomed-putin-dmitry-firtash-ukraine
Doctors from across NHS gather drugs and equipment to take to Ukraine
Convoy of cars, trucks and ambulances will leave London for the Poland/Ukraine border on Thursday
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/08/doctors-nhs-gather-drugs-equipment-take-ukraine
Liberal Democrat MP and peer who was variously the party’s spokesman on transport, employment and trade and industry
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/mar/07/lord-chidgey-obituary
'Putin must fail': Boris Johnson announces further aid for Ukraine – video
Boris Johnson has announced an extra £175m in humanitarian support for Ukraine, adding that Russia's 'repugnant' attacks on cities must be s..
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2022/mar/07/putin-must-fail-boris-johnson-announces-further-aid-for-ukraine-video
Weatherwatch: locals scavenge fallen trees from Storms Eunice and Dudley
With energy costs so high, council policy has changed and residents are encouraged to help themselves
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2022/mar/08/weatherwatch-locals-scavenge-fallen-trees-from-storms-eunice-and-dudley
The Guardian view on how to convict rapists: put experts in charge | Editorial
Editorial: A promise by ministers to invest in specialist police and prosecutors would boost confidence in the justice system on Internation..
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/mar/07/the-guardian-view-on-how-to-convict-rapists-put-experts-in-charge
Parents of murdered Gracie Spinks deliver stark warning on police failings
Mistakes are still made in cases like their daughter’s, say Gracie’s parents, who are campaigning for more funding for anti-stalking advocat..
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/07/parents-of-murdered-gracie-spinks-deliver-stark-warning-on-police-failings
NHS surgeon censured for vandalising colleagues’ cars
Maxillofacial surgeon Andrew Baker given formal warning by GMC and suspended by General Dental Council
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/06/nhs-surgeon-censured-for-vandalising-colleagues-cars
A new start after 60: ‘I became a psychotherapist at 69 and found my calling’
Having worked as an architect and photographer, run a bookshop and brought up four children, Bryony Harris has always sought new challenges...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/mar/07/a-new-start-after-60-i-became-a-psychotherapist-at-69-and-found-my-calling
Workers can fight and beat the wage squeezes, says Frances O’Grady
TUC general secretary hails B&Q strike victory, saying more workers can organise and win pay rises
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/mar/07/workers-can-fight-and-beat-the-wage-squeezes-says-frances-ogrady
Starmer has restored Labour’s strength on national security, says former aide
Writing in the Guardian, Ben Nunn says party’s support for Nato now clear after ambiguity of Corbyn years
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/mar/06/starmer-has-restored-labours-strength-on-national-security-says-former-aide
Ukraine aid appeal tops £100m in UK
UK total equivalent to more than £1m raised per hour since campaign was launched
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/07/ukraine-aid-appeal-tops-100m-in-uk
Flashmob orchestra in Trafalgar Square plays in solidarity with Ukraine
Petr Limonov, the Russian-British pianist, says the event was held to show Ukrainians ‘we stand with them’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/06/flashmob-of-classical-musicians-in-trafalgar-square-play-ukrainian-national-anthem
Keir Starmer calls for investigation into Evgeny Lebedev’s peerage
UK spy agencies reframed warning about security risk of appointing media owner after Boris Johnson intervened
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/mar/06/evgeny-lebedev-peerage-investigation-keir-starmer-boris-johnson
More than 1 million girls in the UK lose interest in sport as teenagers
Survey by Women in Sport finds fear of being judged and lack of confidence are main reasons for drop in physical activity
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/mar/07/uk-girls-lose-interest-in-sport-as-teenagers-women-in-sport-survey
Karim Khan: the ‘very modern British barrister’ heading ICC’s Russia inquiry
International criminal court prosecutor has launched investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/06/karim-khan-british-barrister-icc-russia-war-crimes-inquiry
Oti Mabuse: Mum set up a dance school to give us opportunities apartheid denied her
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional says growing up in South Africa helped give her the determination to win
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/mar/06/oti-mabuse-mum-set-up-a-dance-school-to-give-us-opportunities-apartheid-denied-her
Women and girls march to urge end to male violence and misogyny
Million Women Rise collective calls for clear dialogue from police after high-profile cases
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/mar/05/woman-and-girls-march-to-urge-end-to-male-violence-and-misogyny
Caring roles block career advancement for three in five women
Research shows as many as 50% of ethnic minority carers say responsibilities hold them back from finding new positions
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/06/caring-roles-block-career-advancement-for-three-in-five-women
Britain’s Ukraine visa scheme is complex and unfair, say critics
The policy is restrictive, immigration rules are unclear and questions from officials can feel unfair. Welcome to Britain…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/05/britains-ukraine-visa-scheme-is-complex-and-unfair-say-critics
Labour: Angela Rayner will ‘push’ for next leader to be a woman
Deputy leader says she is ‘doing the groundwork now’ to ensure that the party is ready for a female leader
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/mar/05/labour-angela-rayner-will-push-for-next-leader-to-be-a-woman
Man in court accused of parents’ double murder in Gloucestershire
William Warrington, 40, remanded into custody after Clive and Valerie Warrington found dead with stab wounds at separate addresses
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mar/05/man-in-court-accused-of-parents-double-murder-gloucestershire-william-warrington
Unions urge Sunak to address Ukraine and cost of living in spring statement
Letter from union leaders calls for financial support for the people of Ukraine as well as for UK families
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/mar/05/unions-urge-sunak-to-address-ukraine-and-cost-of-living-in-spring-statement
Ukraine fundraiser hits £85m as charities say money needed more than goods
Disasters Emergency Committee chief says ‘things people give today might not be what is needed tomorrow’
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/mar/05/ukraine-fundraiser-hits-85m-as-charities-say-money-needed-more-than-goods
Soaring gas prices are a cost of this war – and Britain can’t avoid them
Consumers in the UK are going to have to come to terms with a lengthy period of rising energy bills
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/mar/06/soaring-gas-prices-are-a-cost-of-this-war-and-britain-cant-avoid-them
Keir Starmer vows to create a Britain Scottish people are ‘proud of’
Labour leader accuses SNP and Tories of being ‘stuck on pause’, but urges activists not to desert the mainstream
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/mar/05/keir-starmer-vows-to-create-a-britain-scottish-people-are-proud-of