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Sweden joins Finland in seeking Nato membership as Russia moves nuclear missiles towards Finnish border
A historic shift for Sweden after more than 200 years of military non-alignment to join the NATO alliance with Finland.
Poll shows Ukraine war means govt should halt plans to repeal human rights act
“The message from the British public is clear: hands off the Human Rights Act."
Brexit bouncer: Govt urged to ‘act fast’ to remedy door staff shortage
The figures come against a backdrop of an increased focus on the safety of women at night following anti-spiking campaigns.
Parody of Minister calling for us to get a better job goes viral as it’s too real
"The problem is it actually feels like it could be genuine and thus is the problem with our current political elite," wrote one person.
Watch: Minister who told us to work harder can’t answer questions about stop-and-search changes
Rachel Maclean admitted she did not have a briefing paper in front of her for the interview after telling the public to work harder.
Top chef created paltry portions to show exactly what the 30p can stretch to
“He’s treating people like peasants. Energy prices are going up, people are struggling, the cost of living is on the rise and what’s their solution? Eat for 30p?"
Heat or eat: Mum lights her house with candles at night to save money
She's forced to choose between paying £790 for her electricity meter each month and buying food.
‘Tory budgeting tips’ trends after minister who told hard-up Brits to work more has eye-watering expenses claim
Rachel Maclean claimed just over £213,000 in expenses last year, higher than the average £203,000 claimed by MPs.
Reader’s letter to newspaper nails ’30p a meal’ Tory MP argument
Lee Anderson bought a six bedroom house months before suggesting poor people struggle to afford food because they don't know how to cook or budget.