News bulletin 2022/04/29 20:42

Euronews
Climate change activists protest World Economic Forum in Davos
A group of climate change activists take part in a demonstration against the World Economic Forum (WEF) during the annual meeting in Davos.
2 days ago
The Guardian
Not up to black officers to solve police racism, says barrister as plan launched
Race action plan for England and Wales includes apology and history lessons on policing of black people
18 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
Financial firms ‘face profit hit from climate change without effective action’
There are “notable data gaps” in how banks understand the risks of global warming, officials said.
17 hours ago
Sky News
Sadiq Khan demands 'explanation' from Met Police after photos of Boris Johnson at lockdown drinks emerge
London mayor Sadiq Khan has written to the Met Police asking for a "detailed explanation" of its partygate probe - after claiming photos showed the PM was "caught red-handed" at an event for which he was not fined. Mr Khan has asked the Metropolitan Police's acting commissioner Sir Stephen House how decisions were made about whether fines should be issued for lockdown breaches in individual cases. Earlier, the mayor told Sky News that newly-released photos showing Boris Johnson holding a drink at a leaving do in November 2020 were a "smoking gun".
13 hours ago
PA Media: Entertainment
Florence Pugh urges fans to think about what they write online following rumours
The actress said she understood how being famous often affected her privacy but false stories about her relationships were ‘damaging’ to all involved.
6 hours ago
Isle of Wight County Press
Earl and Countess of Wessex at school and community project in Newport VIDEO
Prince Edward and the Sophie, Countess of Wessex, have been visited locations in Newport, on Pan.
18 hours ago
AFP UK
Iraq sandstorm grounds flights, sends 1,000 to hospitals
A Bedouin child walks alongside a flock of sheep in the al-Henniyah area outside Najaf, during a sandstorm sweeping Iraq
2 days ago
The Independent
Petrol and diesel prices hit record high
Retailers have been accused of raising profit margins since the cut in fuel duty.
16 hours ago
Isle of Wight County Press
Staff sickness means no Floating Bridge this afternoon
The chain ferry between Cowes and East Cowes will be suspended. Here's when and why.
2 days ago
The Guardian
Morning mail: power bill update delayed, war crimes, Albanese meets Biden
Wednesday: Australians left in dark about electricity price rises until after election. Plus: Australian-Korean hip-hop crew 1300 shocked by their success
8 hours ago
The Independent
Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine’s first war crimes trial since invasion
Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old tank commander, was sentenced on Monday
2 days ago
The Telegraph
Meet Simon Case: The highest ranking public official to be implicated in the partygate scandal
As the head of the civil service, Simon Case is the highest ranking public official to be implicated in the partygate scandal.
2 days ago
Daily Echo
'We are extremely concerned' - Appeal to find missing man
Police are appealing to find a missing Hampshire man.
20 hours ago
The Independent
Ukraine news - live: Russia’s all-out eastern assault ‘may determine course of war’
Putin’s forces attempting to encircle troops in twin cities straddling river in east of country
an hour ago
The Independent
Khloe Kardashian says her love life is ‘a vibe’ following Kourtney and Travis’ wedding
It comes after the reality star split from Tristan Thompson in January
15 hours ago
The Independent
Channel crossings exceed 9,000 for the year
Last week, 685 people arrived over five days.
2 days ago
Euronews
Monkeypox and travel: Have any countries introduced travel restrictions?
An unusual outbreak of monkeypox is causing concern in some European countries.
20 hours ago
PA Media: UK News
UK condemns Putin’s ‘despicable’ blockade preventing Ukraine food exports
There are no plans for Royal Navy warships to be involved in efforts to break the blockade.
10 hours ago
Sky News
MPs should be banned from giving paid parliamentary advice - report
The MP's Standards Committee are also calling for lobbying rules to be tightened so MPs can't take part in proceedings that would benefit someone they are receiving money from. The Chair of the committee Chris Bryant has called the new measures "robust" and says they will "uphold and strengthen" standards in parliament. The report comes after the case of former MP Owen Paterson, which triggered a row over MPs second jobs.
7 hours ago
AFP
Brazil's Bolsonaro fires third Petrobras chief as fuel prices soar
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday dismissed the president of state oil giant Petrobras, who had been in the job for only 40 days.
a day ago

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