16 h. ago Starmer warns allies must speed up use of frozen Russian assets to fund weapons for Ukraine as Zelensky warns Putin's brutal attacks are creating a 'humanitarian disaster'

Sir Keir said allies should step up the provision of weapons as winter approaches and its energy infrastructure remains under threat from attacks by Moscow.

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17 h. ago Ukraine allies ‘determined to to go further than ever’ to pressure Putin

Ukraine allies ‘determined to to go further than ever’ to pressure Putin  Al Jazeera

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19 h. ago Starmer vows Ukraine allies will take Russian oil and gas off market after Trump sanctions

Sir Keir Starmer said the coalition of the willing has agreed on a ‘clear plan for the rest of the year’ in supporting Kyiv

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19 h. ago Ukraine's allies turn screws as Putin 'running out of money, troops and ideas'

Keir Starmer said Ukraine allies would 'go further than ever' to pile pressure on Russia by turning the screws on its economy and bolstering Kyiv's arsenal with long-range missiles

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20 h. ago Kyiv's allies say frozen Russian assets should be quickly used to aid Ukraine

Kyiv's allies say frozen Russian assets should be quickly used to aid Ukraine  Reuters

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20 h. ago Ukraine wants US to stay involved, says Zelenskyy after meeting western allies

Ukrainian leader joined ‘coalition of the willing’ to discuss how to ramp up pressure on RussiaVolodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants the US to stay involved in efforts to end the war after a meeting of western allies in London that took place without president Donald Trump.The Ukrainian leader chose not to overtly lobby for the supply of US Tomahawk cruise missiles at a meeting of more than 20 mainly European leaders from the “coalition of the willing” but instead emphasised the need for the west to work together. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Zelensky meets Starmer ahead of talks with allies to boost Ukraine’s defences

The Ukrainian president joined the Prime Minister at Number 10 on Friday.

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26 h. ago Britain pushes allies to boost Ukraine support as Zelenskyy lands in London

Britain pushes allies to boost Ukraine support as Zelenskyy lands in London  NBC News

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26 h. ago Britain pushes allies to boost Ukraine support as Zelenskiy lands in London

Britain pushes allies to boost Ukraine support as Zelenskiy lands in London  Reuters

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30 h. ago NatWest earnings soar 30% as it takes ‘tight control’ over business costs

The group has been focused on becoming a more efficient bank and simplifying its operations, which it hopes will save money in the long run.

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43 h. ago Europe must go further and faster to break Russia’s war machine

Editorial: Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil are a welcome shift from a changeable president – but Ukraine needs its European allies to do much more to hit Putin where it hurts

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48 h. ago New sanctions and weapons will not stop Russia. It’s time for Ukraine’s allies to change their flawed strategy | Christopher S Chivvis

A negotiated settlement would be unfair and frustrating. But after nearly four years of fighting, it may be the best optionOn Wednesday, President Trump imposed substantial new sanctions on Russia’s giant oil and gas companies, and lifted restrictions on the use of certain long-range missiles by Ukraine, which will now be able to strike more freely into Russia itself. These moves come on the heels of Trump’s conversations last week with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after which the US president expressed his frustration at both side’s intransigence. Trump had hoped to end this war long ago. Will this be enough?When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US and its allies chose a strategy that aimed to use Washington’s awesome political, economic and military power to impose such high costs on Russia that the Kremlin would sue for peace on Ukraine’s terms. This “cost-imposition” strategy makes sense in theory. The problem is that, in practi...

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3 d. ago How much does an electric blanket REALLY cost? Our experts weigh in on how long it takes to recoup the price of a heated throw and whether they're really worth it

Touted as 'lifesavers' by those who own them, heated blankets can deliver targeted warmth for just a few pence an hour - but how much do they really cost against putting on your central heating.

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3 d. ago Jellycat fans 'running' to B&M to stock up on 'cutest' £2 range before Christmas

The discount store has delighted Jellycat collectors with a new range that shoppers are keen to find

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3 d. ago 'We've run out of money' says senior West London councillor as residents brace for cuts

'We've run out of money' says senior West London councillor as residents brace for cuts  MyLondon

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4 d. ago Ukraine's Zelenskiy to attend allies meeting in London on Friday, says Macron

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to attend allies meeting in London on Friday, says Macron  Reuters

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5 d. ago Best dressed at the Academy Museum Gala 2025 — from Charli xcx to Ayo Edebiri

The LA-based gala gave the Oscars a run for its money in the fashion stakes, as everyone from Zoe Kravitz to Kim Kardashian donned their best couture on the red carpet

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6 d. ago ‘Money runs out quickly’: Nearly 300,000 disadvantaged young children set to miss out on free meals

Exclusive: Experts warns Labour’s free school meal expansion will skip over a key cohort of disadvantaged children

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6 d. ago Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns British Field Marshal

Field Marshal Lord Richards tells The Independent’s Sam Kiley that Ukraine has been given false hope by its Western allies and cannot triumph against Russia unless Nato forces join fight

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6 d. ago Runners and walkers turn to special socks as 'all their aches are gone' now 15% off

Danish Endurance's sports compression socks are designed to boost circulation, reduce fatigue, and support faster recovery for athletes and shoppers can now get 15% off

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