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British Airways cancellations set to last through June
British Airways passengers are set to face more cancellations, it was reported on Wednesday, with disruption expected to last for at least the next two months.
Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria
Russia has cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, causing European energy prices to spark.
Moscow announces unilateral ceasefire to evacuate civilians from Azovstal steel plant
Russian forces announced a unilateral ceasefire on Monday in order to allow for the evacuation of civilians from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine.
Lewis Hamilton, Serena Williams back Broughton bid for Chelsea
Motorsport giant Sir Lewis Hamilton and tennis superstar Serena Williams have both pledged millions of pounds to a possible bid for Chelsea Football Club.
Johnson, Sunak both fined for lockdown gatherings
Both Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak are being handed fines for lockdown parties, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Sunak blocks expansion of green homes plan - report
Under-fire UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has blocked plans to help people save on fuel bills by making homes more energy efficient, according to media reports on Wednesday.
Criminal proceedings launched against P&O over sackings
Criminal and civil investigations have been launched into the decision by P&O Ferries to sack nearly 800 workers without notice, the Insolvency Service said on Friday.
ScotRail renationalised after Abellio loses franchise
Scotland’s railways were renationalised on Friday, as the Scottish Government took over operations from the previous franchise holder Abellio.
Government quietly allows Chinese takeover of UK microchip plant
Ministers have quietly allowed a Chinese-owned company to take over a semiconductor plant in Wales, it was revealed on Friday, after a security review.