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There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv’s red lines. ​What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia’s Ukraine war There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others

The gathering in South Africa comes as US President Donald Trump gives Ukraine until Thursday to agree to the deal. ​Ukraine allies to hold talks on White House peace plan at G20 The gathering in South Africa comes as US President Donald Trump gives Ukraine until Thursday to agree to the deal. The gathering in

Why – in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch – are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time? ​The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis Why – in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial

The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic. ​Lockdown could have been avoided and other key findings from Covid inquiry The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic. The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the

Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices. ​Energy price cap to edge up as temperatures plunge Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices. Regulator Ofgem says a change in

Kyiv says it is willing to engage with a US-backed draft peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. ​Zelensky ready for ‘honest work’ with US to end Ukraine war Kyiv says it is willing to engage with a US-backed draft peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. Kyiv says it is

Hertfordshire Police said the man had been released on bail under investigation. ​Strictly star arrested on suspicion of rape Hertfordshire Police said the man had been released on bail under investigation. Hertfordshire Police said the man had been released on bail under investigation. 

Home secretary says she will consider “a big increase” in payments to persuade people to leave the UK voluntarily. ​Paying failed asylum seekers to leave is value for money, says Mahmood Home secretary says she will consider “a big increase” in payments to persuade people to leave the UK voluntarily. Home secretary says she will

The movements of the Yantar is a worry for Britain’s defence chiefs and provocative. ​How serious is the Russian spy ship move? The movements of the Yantar is a worry for Britain’s defence chiefs and provocative. The movements of the Yantar is a worry for Britain’s defence chiefs and provocative. 

It comes amid reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly containing major concessions for Ukraine. ​US military officials in Ukraine amid reports of Russia peace plan It comes amid reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly containing major concessions for Ukraine. It comes amid reports