A senior Kremlin official has approached Western diplomats and intelligence chiefs in a bid to help end the war in Ukraine , it was alleged last night. The source is said to have claimed that much of Moscow's elite are highly concerned about the trajectory of Russian president Vladimir Putin 's invasion into the neighbouring country and are alarmed by the bite of wide-ranging sanctions levied by the West in response. A document, purportedly circulated to Western intelligence agencies and seen by The Mirror , said: 'A representative of Putin's inner-circle sent a signal about the desire to negotiate. 'The mood of the Kremlin elite is panic.' It is unclear which member of Moscow's top officials is likely to have undermined Putin's plans, but the document supposedly described the insider as a 'pillar of the regime' in Russia. The source is said to have claimed that much of Moscow's elite are highly concerned about the trajectory of Russian president Vladimir Putin's … [Read more...] about Senior Kremlin official ‘secretly approaches West to bring Ukraine invasion to an end’
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I lost my baby at 9 months pregnant & stayed with him six days after he died – I even introduced him to his grandparents
A MUM has told of her heartbreak after she lost her baby when she was nine months pregnant just days before her due date. Ceri Amphlette, 36, had been two days into her maternity leave when she began to experience cramping but never imagined what was to come. Up until that point the mum, 36, who lives in Rugby, Warks, had experienced no major complications with her pregnancy and had no reason to believe that anything would go wrong. Speaking exclusively to Fabulous, business development manager Ceri says: “We became pregnant quite quickly, it was only about three months in that we found out we were expecting. “I was 33 at the time and my partner was 34 so we were glad to be getting things underway in the parenting department as we had met slightly later in life. “My pregnancy was relatively smooth, I had gestational diabetes and a few high blood pressure readings but nothing that was of concern, or so we thought.” READ MORE EXCLUSIVE STORIES … [Read more...] about I lost my baby at 9 months pregnant & stayed with him six days after he died – I even introduced him to his grandparents
UK heatwave ends as Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as rain sparks flood fears
Warnings for widespread thunderstorms in the UK has been earmarked for Monday and Tuesday, as the Met Office believe disruption could be possible. Monday's thunderstorm warning covers most of the UK while the warning for Tuesday, covers large parts of just England, however, the likes of the South East, London, Norfolk and Suffolk, and Wales have been excluded from the warning, the Daily Mirror reported . According to the Met Office, some places are "likely to see thunderstorms with torrential rain" with sudden flooding to properties and roads could be a possibility. READ MORE: Brits could be forced to leave windows filthy for months due to drought The scorching UK weather will come to an end but it wasn't without drama as several wildfires erupted in the likes of Derbyshire and Enfield as the heatwave was in full effect. The Met Office added that public transport such as trains and buses could be hit with delays and cancellations as a result of the thunderstorms … [Read more...] about UK heatwave ends as Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as rain sparks flood fears
‘Disappointing’ Kate rejects ‘meaningful way’ to set herself apart from ‘royal status quo’
Kate Middleton's style tips revealed This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Columnist Daniela Elser claimed the Duchess of Cambridge had worn outifts worth 83,000 Australian dollars (£48,000) in the last 100 days. Ms Elser said it marked a "very discernible shift in her wardrobe towards the much more costly". Related articles Poll result: Meghan Markle should not run for US President in 2024 Kate and William to take children on holiday with Queen The royal commentator said that until recent months the "genius" of Kate's style since becoming a royal had been that she "seamlessly" paired high … [Read more...] about ‘Disappointing’ Kate rejects ‘meaningful way’ to set herself apart from ‘royal status quo’
Russia unveils plan for own space station after threat to abandon NASA and plunge ISS down
ISS: Former NASA astronaut responds to Russian threats SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Energia Rocket and Space Corporation, which is part of Roscosmos, has revealed a model for the upcoming Russian Orbital Space Station (ROSS). This was the ambitious space project that was announced by Moscow alongside their intentions to withdraw from the International Space Station “after 2024”. The space agency head Yuri Borisov noted that Roscosmos would fulfil all its obligations towards its partners in space, which includes NASA, and proceed to leave the orbital lab. Related articles China outbreak: NEW potentially deadly virus puts officials on alert End of the world warning as humanity on the brink of … [Read more...] about Russia unveils plan for own space station after threat to abandon NASA and plunge ISS down
‘Without electricity, my boy will die’ Mum facing horror scenario as energy bills soar
Alastair Stewart slams energy companies over cost of living SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Households in Britons are the worst effects of a global energy crisis, with regulator Ofgem set to raise the price on bills to a record £3,582 in October. Charities have warned that millions of families could face fuel poverty as a result of this price increase, where energy bills constitute a significant portion of their income. Maxine Rothchester, a carer, is one such Briton, as she warned that the high bills will force her to go hungry to pay for the electricity keeping her boy alive. Related articles China outbreak: NEW potentially deadly virus puts officials on alert End of the world warning as humanity … [Read more...] about ‘Without electricity, my boy will die’ Mum facing horror scenario as energy bills soar
‘You’re taking an absolute kicking!’ Ferrari slams Tories for lack of energy crisis policy
Nick Ferrari slams Conservatives over cost of living response SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The LBC presenter came to blows with Mr Lewis as the pair fought to be heard over one another while debating the energy crisis. The fierce conversation came as the energy price cap is projected to soar to more than £5000 per year, close to a 400 percent increase on the August 2020 cap, and the two Tory Party leadership contenders are yet to release an in-depth policy on how to tackle the crisis . Mr Ferrari drew a comparison between the Conservative Party and long standing Premier League football club Manchester United, who were summarily beaten 4-0 by Brentford over the weekend, a team who were promoted to the top tier of English … [Read more...] about ‘You’re taking an absolute kicking!’ Ferrari slams Tories for lack of energy crisis policy
‘Johnson nostalgia!’ Tories want Boris back as Prime Minister, poll reveals
Boris Johnson 'nostalgia' among tory members says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As the end of the Tory leadership race nears, a poll finds outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson would win the race hands down if given the chance to run to get re-elected Prime Minister. The Conservative membership – the 180,000 voters who will elect the next Tory leader and Prime Minister – would favour Boris Johnson over candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss . In a hypothetical race with Boris Johnson on the ballot, 68 percent of Tory members would rather Mr Johnson remain Prime Minister than Mr Sunak and 63 percent would prefer him to Ms Truss. Related articles 'Tory Party MUST put Boris on the ballot - for … [Read more...] about ‘Johnson nostalgia!’ Tories want Boris back as Prime Minister, poll reveals
Zelensky’s heroes shoot down two Ka-52 Russian ‘Alligator’ helicopters in blow to Putin
Ukraine: Russian mercenary HQ in Donbas destroyed SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Joint Forces Task Force in Ukraine announced that its air defence units destroyed two of Russia 's "Alligator" all-weather attack helicopters in a statement on Facebook. A spokesperson wrote: "Units of the anti-aircraft missile troops of the Khortytsia operational-strategic troop group faithfully perform their duties even on weekends, as a result, two Ka-52 fire support helicopters were destroyed on Saturday and Sunday." Related articles Russia in freefall: 500k workers forced to slash hours as wages PLUMME Russian retreat leaves 20,000 soldiers stranded This will come as a further blow to Putin as the … [Read more...] about Zelensky’s heroes shoot down two Ka-52 Russian ‘Alligator’ helicopters in blow to Putin
House prices drop by almost £5,000 across the UK – here’s where prices are falling fastest
Homes Under the Hammer: Buyers discuss property renovation SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The national average asking price of a property in the UK has more than doubled since the first Rightmove House Price Index 20 years ago. However, while a consistent rise has been recorded for two decades, latest data shows that prices have started to drop again for the first time this year. According to the property portal, rising interest rates are driving the sudden drop in property value, but where in the UK has seen the most significant decrease? Here are the cheapest areas to buy property in the UK right now. Related articles House prices drop for first time this year - Rightmove latest Property: Key … [Read more...] about House prices drop by almost £5,000 across the UK – here’s where prices are falling fastest