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Munich Security Conference report warns Europe can no longer rely on US protection as Washington shifts policy and Russia moves to a war footing, raising fears of new conflicts in Ukraine and the Baltics.

Munich | Munich Security Conference | Russia war plans | Ukraine conflict | US

What does the Munich Security Conference report reveal about the US stepping back and Russia preparing for war

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure to resign as Labour grapples with an ambassador appointment scandal, senior resignations and internal unrest, according to Bloomberg.

Bloomberg reports | Keir Starmer | Keir Starmer may resign amid deepening crisis | McSweeney | UK | UK politics

Keir Starmer may resign amid deepening crisis, Bloomberg reports

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was left without his chief adviser after the head of his office, Morgan McSweeney, resigned amid renewed political fallout linked to newly released documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The resignation has refocused scrutiny on the appointment of former Labour peer Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United States, triggering fresh pressure within Labour’s leadership.

Epstein case | Keir Starmer | Labour Party | Peter Mandelson

Why did Keir Starmer lose his chief adviser amid renewed scrutiny of the Epstein case

Lorry driver Francis Hodibert sues Specsavers for £200,000 at the High Court after an alleged inaccurate eye test led to his HGV licence being revoked

DVLA licence revocation | HGV eye test requirements | Specsavers lawsuit | visual field test negligence

Lorry driver sues Specsavers for £200k after eye test saw him lose his job

US and Ukrainian negotiators discussed a possible peace deal with Russia as early as March 2026. Talks focus on ceasefire timing, elections and security guarantees, though the proposed timeline is seen as ambitious.

Could the war end within a month? US and Ukraine discussed timeline for a possible deal with Russia – Reuters | Russia | Ukraine | US

Could the war end within a month? US and Ukraine discussed timeline for a possible deal with Russia – Reuters

What is known about the UK wet wipes warning after 59 Burkholderia stabilis infections and one death in England. UKHSA and MHRA warn that non-sterile alcohol-free wipes used on wounds, broken skin or intravenous lines can cause serious infection, sepsis symptoms and hospitalisation.

infection risk | NHS advice | sepsis symptoms | UK | UK alert | wet wipes | wipes

What is known about the UK wet wipes warning after 59 infections and one confirmed death

On 6 February 2026, US president Donald Trump deleted a racist Truth Social video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys after swift backlash during Black History Month, reigniting debate over racial rhetoric in US politics.

backlash | Obama | racism | Trump | Truth Social

Trump deletes racist Obamas video after Truth Social post sparks backlash during Black History Month

Olympics Games Milano Cortina 2026 are under way in Italy. Full Team GB day-by-day schedule, British athletes, key medal events, venues, BBC broadcast details, UK viewing times and how to watch the Winter Olympics live.

Britain | Milano Cortina | olympics | schedule | Team GB

Olympics Games Milano Cortina 2026: what defines the Winter Games as competition intensifies

Fashion retailer Quiz enters administration for the third time. 109 jobs lost in Scotland, online store closed, and clearance sales begin across 40 UK stores

high street store closures | Interpath administrators | Quiz administration 2026 | Quiz fashion redundancies | Quiz Glasgow head office | UK retail crisis

Quiz enters administration: Will the fashion brand survive its third collapse in six years

Keir Starmer faces one of the biggest crises of his premiership after Downing Street backs his chief of staff amid Labour anger over the failed Mandelson US ambassador appointment and security concerns.

Downing Street | Keir Starmer | Labour crisis | Mandelson scandal | McSweeney

Keir Starmer under pressure as No 10 backs McSweeney amid Mandelson scandal

TfL has confirmed the £1.62bn DLR extension to Thamesmead, outlining a 2028 construction start, 2033 opening date and wider impacts on travel, housing growth and regeneration in south-east London.

DLR | London | TfL | Thamesmead

TfL confirms £1.62bn DLR extension to Thamesmead, with construction from 2028 and opening in 2033

The A40 Westway in London will be closed from March until late April 2026 for safety-critical TfL works, with major disruption expected across west and central London.

A40 | A40 Westway closure | London road closures | TfL works

When will the A40 Westway close and until when will TfL works last in London

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