Refugees Welcome: Critics say bill will ‘close the door’ to those seeking asylum in the UK, including those fleeing Ukraine

The Defence Secretary suggested joining the armed forces, donating money or volunteering with refugee organisations.

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney indicated that Ireland might move to expel some Russian diplomats, but ruled out expelling the ambassador.

The Government is under pressure to go further to help people fleeing the Russian invasion.

Kira Rudik said she had formed a ‘resistance crew’ of 15 people to help the army patrol the streets.

Ministers accused of putting ‘plaster on open wound’ with ‘shameful’ response

The oil giant dropped by as much as 7% at the start of trading on Monday.

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Ben Wallace also hints at U-turn after UK denied asylum to refugees unless partners or children of British residents

Associated British Foods said its sales and profits are ‘strongly ahead’ of last year.

Ursula von der Leyen announces escalation of sanctions on fourth day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Prime minister says Russian forces are experiencing ‘difficulties’

The Kremlin’s invasion has caused both humiliation for its forces as well as economic woes.

The Kremlin’s turn to nuclear weapon threats is splashed across Monday’s newspapers.

Refugees Welcome: Ukrainians currently need to have family connection to UK to be granted refuge

The tech show, which begins in Barcelona on Monday, has confirmed a Russian Pavilion will not be present, but questions remain over wider involvement.

The 49-year-old will be at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

The PM dismissed President Putin’s order to put Russian nuclear forces on heightened readiness as a ‘distraction’.

‘Those backing Putin have been put on notice: there will be nowhere to hide your ill-gotten gains,’ PM says

Following the package of sanctions announced by Boris Johnson last week, ministers will table a new bill on Tuesday.

Action for Children said opportunities to protect youngsters and reduce the numbers going into care were being missed.

Students and teachers in secondary schools no longer need to wear masks in classrooms.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that fares on public transport in Northern Ireland will be frozen.

Eve Muirhead, Vicky White, Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff and Mili Smith secured Team GB’s only gold medal at this year’s games.

The move comes after the Government faced intense criticism over failing to relax the visa requirements for Ukrainian nationals.

It came after the EU announced it will ban the channel.

The First Minister’s comments come as thousands of people took to the streets of Scotland over the weekend to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.

The tech giant has announced its new Galaxy Book2 Pro Series.

Ireland will not take part in the funding of weapons to Ukraine, after the EU announced plans to fund supplies of weapons and equipment to Ukraine.

The PM said the Russian leader is trying to divert attention from the fierce resistance his forces are facing in Ukraine.

Johnny Fletcher was the second member of the UDR killed during the Troubles.

Foreign secretary Liz Truss says she would ‘absolutely’ support people responding to call for international fighters

The oil giant’s chief executive Bernard Looney is also resigning from the Rosneft board.

Ministers warned disparities will only widen after removal of free testing, mandated isolation, and sick payments

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to talks with a Russian delegation on the border with Belarus.

Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said Russia ‘may have destroyed’ the aircraft

James Elder of Unicef has spoke of ‘harrowing’ scenes in Lviv, in western Ukraine, with thousands of ‘everyday people’ trying to flee.

Chants of ‘Putin murderer’ and ‘hands off Ukraine’ bellowed through the streets as thousands protested against Russia’s advance.

Many Russians joined the Trafalgar Square rally on Sunday, holding up placards with messages like: ‘Russia against the war’.

Ministers have faced intense criticism over lack of resettlement scheme

The demonstration comes amid growing calls for ambassador Yury Filatov to be expelled from the country.

The Chinese firm has launched a wide range of new products ahead of the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona.

‘It is right that we are prepared to take an economic hit,’ Liz Truss says

Refugees Welcome: The Independent is calling on the government to urgently set up a resettlement programme for Ukrainians

Foreign secretary suggests conflict could last ‘a number of years’ but will also have ‘serious consequences’ for Putin

Irish foreign affairs minister Simon C said he hopes the world is seeing the ‘first step’ towards the ending of war.

Boris Johnson has already said the UK is ‘of course’ going to take refugees and pledged to help people ‘fleeing in fear of their lives’.

The total number of refugees stands at almost 370,000.

On Sunday morning, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney confirmed that Ireland will move to shut off the country’s airspace to Russian planes.

It comes amid growing pressure for Yury Filatov to be expelled from the country over the actions of Russia in Ukraine.

‘No one is under the illusion that this is going to be solved by the dropping of restrictions,’ researcher says

Demonstrators gathered in Edinburgh to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The 33-year-old is being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after the incident in Larbert on Saturday.

Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski said the community wants to send the message: ‘Stand with Ukraine and stop the war.’

President Zelensky has appealed to foreign volunteers to help defend his country from Vladimir Putin’s forces.

The teenager, who was a passenger in the car, was found injured by the Metropolitan Police at around 11pm on Saturday.

Dame Rosie Winterton has held ministerial positions since entering parliament in 1997.

The Foreign Secretary said any use of unconventional weapons in Ukraine would be an ‘extremely serious escalation’ of the conflict.

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson backed the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the UK and said more should be done to aid Ukraine refugees.

East Belfast DUP MP Gavin Robinson said on Sunday he first became aware of the story earlier this week.

‘People were passing babies over heads,’ 28-year-old teacher says as she describes 10-hour wait at crossing

Yvette Cooper says it is ‘immoral’ to apply usual visa restrictions to Ukrainians escaping war

Fianna Fail TD Thomas Byrne said he is ‘proud’ of party colleagues who have called for the expulsion of the Russian ambassador.

‘Of course that is something that people can make their own decisions about’

The call comes as Boris Johnson said the West is ‘tightening the economic ligature’ around Russia.

Sara, 23, said the attack has left them with 18 wounds across their body.