Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.
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Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
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BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan
In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division.
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Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
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Passport ‘mega queue’ strands Ryanair passengers in Greece
A flight from Athens to Luton leaves without “angry” passengers who are stuck at passport control.
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Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.
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PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election
Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield.
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Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel
A British retired couple who were onboard the yacht tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course before the shots were fired.
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Murdered Preston Davey’s biological dad tells of anguish at vigil
Gary Nolan spoke of the “terror” his son endured as tributes were paid at a vigil for the baby.
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Three arrested after record-breaking £139m cannabis seizure
Three people from south Wales are arrested after £139m of cannabis shipped from Canada to UK is seized.
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UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK’s enemies “do not follow timetables set by the Treasury”.
