Petrol suppliers race to ditch Russian fuel as prices hit record at the pump
Petrol and diesel suppliers are racing to ditch Russian fuel amid efforts to isolate Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
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ECONOMY
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UK NEWS 
March 8, 2022 Croydon University Hospital could ‘grind to a halt’ if cleaners don’t get pay rise
Croydon University Hospital could “grind to a halt” if cleaners and porters go on strike, a union has warned. GMB Union members are voting on whether to strike as a dispute over sick pay rages on. It comes six weeks after staff protested outside the hospital in London Road.
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GREEKS ABROAD
March 8, 2022 ‘It was outstanding’: Yannis Kotsiras amazes the audience at Sydney’s State Theatre
Sydney’s State Theatre erupted in applause on Saturday night as popular Greek singer-songwriter, Yannis Kotsiras, took to the stage to perform many of his iconic hits.
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CYPRUS
March 8, 2022 A visit to the First Municipal Market of Limassol
Statements by General Secretary of the C.C. of AKEL S.Stefanou during the visit to the First Municipal Market of Limassol.
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GREEKS ABROAD
March 8, 2022 Denmark thinks about abandoning opt-out from European defence
Denmark will let its citizens vote to overturn its opt-out from EU defence policy in a referendum to be held 1 June, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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HISTORY
March 8, 2022 8 March 2022: This day in history
1531: Henry VIII recognised as supreme head of Church in England by the Convocation of Canterbury 1817: The New York Stock Exchange is founded 1867: British North America Act is passed in the House of Commons, serves as Canada’s constitution for more than 100 years 1917: Russian “February Revolution” begins in earnest with protests celebrating International Woman’s Day and riots […]
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SPORTS
March 7, 2022 Soccer-My dad is a fighter, Pele’s son says of cancer battle
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Pele’s son Edinho took over as coach of minor club Londrina on Sunday and led the team to a 1-0 win before reassuring fans his soccer legend father was “a fighter” and giving his all in the battle against cancer.
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WORLD
March 7, 2022 China warns US not to ‘add fuel to the flames’ in Ukraine
China has warned the US against any moves that “add fuel to the flames” in Ukraine as Russia continued its attack for the 11th day.
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UK NEWS
March 7, 2022 Bristol Cathedral plaque to mark first women priests but only named men to be replaced
Bristol Cathedral is to replace a plaque commemorating the first female priests because the original version only names the men who ordained them.
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ECONOMY
March 7, 2022 Council tax: 7 groups who are exempt or eligible for a discount – have you checked?
As the cost of living crisis continues to hit peoples’ pockets, Britons are being reminded that certain groups don’t have to pay Council Tax. Almost three million people are missing out to the tune of around £900 each – could you be one of them?
