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Russia and Ukraine have continued to exchange fire following calls agreeing to a limited ceasefire

Ministers often feel they are accountable for everything that goes on in their department, but responsible for nothing. Government departments can have thousands, or tens of thousands, of staff. They are big, complex organisations. They get it right every day and people barely notice. Tax is collected, benefits paid, borders…

Greg Smith says parties on the right will ‘have to play nice’ if there is a chance of Labour winning the next election

Senior military officers from countries across Europe and beyond are due to meet outside London to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out