Ukraine tensions: A dozen nations tell citizens to leave Ukraine

Ukraine is a major exporter of grain and cooking oil but the war has cut off supplies at ports.

Senior ministers sign off a decision to pause the lifting of Covid restrictions in England beyond 21 June.

Frontline staff will have until April to get vaccinated to protect patients, the health secretary says.

Girls’ high schools were ordered shut hours after they re-opened, sparking anger and frustration.

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says “building alone is not enough” to deal with the overcrowding crisis.

Some forecourts closed on Thursday amid a driver shortage that has caused havoc with supply chains.