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Ukrainian refugee stranded in Calais with mum & brother warns family may return to war-torn home if UK blocks visa application
"Our car is our home now. We're hoping the visa will be approved."
European Court rules that UK undervalued Chinese imports when part of the EU
The loss to the EU in missing customs revenue was €2.7 billion, it was revealed. "No wonder they need border controls", one person said.
WATCH: UK govt’s handling of Ukrainian refugee crisis in 6 brutal minutes
Once again, Ros Atkins has concisely summarised the government's response to an escalating crisis to devastating effect.
Why do countries welcome some refugees and shut others out? A thread
"We need to bring this empathy to all refugee groups, who are equally worthy of our compassion and assistance."
WATCH: James O’Brien hits out at Priti Patel after Ukrainian refugees video
“Priti Patel tries to give you the impression that we’re moving heaven and earth to help Ukrainian refugees when we’re doing less than any other country in Europe," the LBC presenter said.
Jailed Alexey Navalny posts another thread claiming anti-war support is growing in Russia
The opposition politician said it could be "a whole different story if Putin’s bloody venture is not supported by the society."
Right-wingers elated as ministers consider new fracking steps while seeking to phase out Russian oil
"In all honesty I’m not too knowledgeable about fracking but as Steve Baker, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Nigel Farage are all for it thats all I need to know," one person said ironically.
Watch: Shapps schooled as he says UK refugee intake is ‘due to geography’
The transport secretary couldn't cover up the fact that Britain is becoming increasingly isolated in its response to the refugee crisis.
This map tells you all you need to know about UK’s attitude to Ukranian refugees fleeing war
The cruel reality of "Global Britain," tweeted Best for Britain along with a pic of the map of refugee intake across Europe.