Lviv attack: Bomb explosions kill police officer and injure 24
One police officer was killed and 24 people were wounded after several explosive devices detonated at midnight in Lviv, in western Ukraine, the National Police said on Sunday, in an attack president Volodymyr Zelensky blamed on Russia.
“It has been preliminarily established that homemade explosive devices detonated,” the police officials said.
Lviv mayor Andriy Sadovyi described the incident as a terrorist act and said a 23-year-old policewoman had died. Twelve people remained in hospital, two in serious condition, he said.
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Interior minister Ihor Klymenko said a woman had been detained in connection with the investigation.
The police said that the first explosion occurred after a patrol crew arrived at the suspected scene of a shop break-in, while the second explosion occurred a little later.
A local resident walks at the site of an explosion that rocked a shop in Lviv amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine (AFP via Getty Images)
Arpan Rai23 February 2026 06:56
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Russian attack on Odesa region kills two people
A Russian attack on Ukraine’s southern Odesa region has killed at least two people and injured three overnight, Ukraine’s emergency service said this morning.
People died when a Russian drone fell on a truck stop causing a fire, the service said on its Telegram channel.
Arpan Rai23 February 2026 06:36
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Arpan Rai23 February 2026 06:01
Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia reports power outage after Ukrainian attack
The Russian-controlled part of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region was facing an electricity outage after a major Ukrainian attack on energy infrastructure, a Russian-installed official said yesterday.
Yevgeny Balitsky, Moscow-installed governor of the Russian-controlled parts of Zaporizhzhia region, said a second power outage occurred this morning. Maintenance services had earlier managed to resume electricity supply to around 50 per cent of the region.
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“Socially significant facilities are connected to backup power sources. Generators are running, providing water and supporting critical infrastructure,” Balitsky said on his Telegram.
In Russian-controlled Luhansk a fuel reservoir caught fire after a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot, Leonid Pasechnik, the Moscow-installed leader, said.
The Russian defence ministry said air defence systems had intercepted and destroyed 86 Ukrainian drones over Russian region and the Crimean Peninsula overnight.
Arpan Rai23 February 2026 05:45
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Hungary threatens block EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute
Hungary has threatened to block a new package of European Union sanctions against Russia and stall efforts to help Ukraine, demanding the immediate resumption of Russian oil deliveries.
This ultimatum precedes a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday to discuss the bloc’s 20th round of sanctions, hoping for approval by the fourth anniversary of Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced his intention to block the sanctions in a social media video on Sunday, accusing Ukraine of deliberately withholding Russian oil shipments via the Druzhba pipeline.
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He stated: “We will not consent to the adoption of the 20th package of sanctions, because we have previously made it clear that until the Ukrainians resume oil shipments to Hungary, we will not allow decisions that are important to them to be approved.”
Russian oil shipments to Hungary and Slovakia have been interrupted since 27 January.
Arpan Rai23 February 2026 05:32
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Zelensky hints ‘real compromise’ could be made with Russia
Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine is prepared for “real compromises” to end the war, but not at the expense of its independence or sovereignty.
He expressed willingness to discuss compromises with the United States, while rejecting repeated “ultimatums” from Russia.
Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine would consider peace based on current battlelines, accusing Russia of “terrorism” through its demands.
“Stay where we stay – this is a big compromise,” Zelensky said, confirming reports that Ukraine is agreeing to freeze the current lines of conflict as part of any deal.
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“They took almost 20 per cent of our territory and we are ready to speak about peace at this moment, on the basis of ‘stay where we stay’.
“This is a big compromise. What does Russia offer us as a compromise? What are they ready to do?
“We are ready for real compromises. But not compromises at the cost of our independence and sovereignty. We are ready to speak about compromises with the United States. But not to get ultimatums from the Russians again and again. They are the aggressor. Everybody has recognised it,” he said.
“They said, ‘We are ready not to occupy your other regions’. But it is terrorism. Even that language, it is terrorism. ‘I’m ready not to kill you – give us everything’,” the Ukrainian leader said, calling it an “ultimatum” and “not a compromise.
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“That’s why I said: We are ready for compromises that respect Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, our army, our people, and our children. But we are not ready for ultimatums,” he said.
Arpan Rai23 February 2026 05:06
South Korea urges Russian embassy to remove ‘victory’ banner as Ukraine war anniversary nears
South Korea has asked the Russian embassy in Seoul to take down a large banner reading “Victory will be ours”, its foreign ministry said, just ahead of this week’s fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.
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The ministry said in a statement on Sunday that it had conveyed its concerns to the embassy without clarifying whether it had received a response.
The roughly 15-metre (49.21 ft) banner, in the colours of the Russian flag and written in Russian, was hung on the embassy’s outer wall in central Seoul ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday.
The banner remained in place on Monday.
In its statement, the ministry reiterated South Korea’s position that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is illegal.
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The ministry also said that military cooperation between Russia and North Korea should stop, describing it as a grave threat to South Korea’s security and a violation of the UN Charter and UN Security Council resolutions.
Earlier this month, Russian ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinoviev praised what he described as North Korean troops’ role in fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, according to media reports.
Arpan Rai23 February 2026 04:12
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Lviv attack: Bomb explosions kill police officer and injure 24
One police officer was killed and 24 people were wounded after several explosive devices detonated at midnight in Lviv, in western Ukraine, the National Police said on Sunday, in an attack president Volodymyr Zelensky blamed on Russia.
“It has been preliminarily established that homemade explosive devices detonated,” the police officials said.
Lviv mayor Andriy Sadovyi described the incident as a terrorist act and said a 23-year-old policewoman had died. Twelve people remained in hospital, two in serious condition, he said.
Interior minister Ihor Klymenko said a woman had been detained in connection with the investigation.
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The police said that the first explosion occurred after a patrol crew arrived at the suspected scene of a shop break-in, while the second explosion occurred a little later.
Arpan Rai23 February 2026 03:52
Power restored to most households in Ukraine’s Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia
Emergency crews have restored power to most areas hit by cuts after a major Ukrainian attack on energy infrastructure, the Russia-installed governor of the part of Zaporizhzhia region controlled by Moscow said.
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Yevgeny Balitsky said power supplies had been restored to all but 12,000 households in a single district. Emergency crews were working to complete the job, he said.
Balitsky had earlier said two power outages had occurred in the region in southeastern Ukraine. Workers had already restored power to 50 per cent of the region and generators were supporting critical infrastructure.
In Russian-controlled Luhansk in Ukraine’s northeast, a fuel reservoir caught fire after a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot, Leonid Pasechnik, the Moscow-installed leader, said.
Arpan Rai23 February 2026 03:41
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Pope says peace in Ukraine ‘cannot be postponed’
Pope Leo made an impassioned appeal on Sunday for peace in Ukraine, saying an end to the four-year-old conflict “cannot be postponed” as the United States tries to broker an elusive accord between Moscow and Kyiv.
Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbour on February 24, 2022, used drones and ballistic and cruise missiles in its latest attacks overnight, the Ukrainian military and local officials said on Sunday.
“My heart goes out again to the dramatic situation that everyone can see,” the pope said during his weekly address to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square after a Sunday prayer.
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“So many victims, so many broken lives and families, so much destruction, so much unspeakable suffering.”
The US has been seeking to mediate between the two sides, but progress has been halting, with Russia demanding Ukraine withdraw from parts of the eastern Donbas region it still controls, an idea Kyiv has rejected.
“Peace cannot be postponed,” the pope said. “It is an urgent necessity that must find space in hearts and be translated into responsible decisions.”
He said war was a “wound inflicted on the entire human family”, which leaves behind “death, devastation, and a trail of pain that marks generations.”
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Pope Leo XIV arrives in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his open-air weekly general audience (AP)
Hunt’s stunning run for world silver came six years after she alerted the world to her potential as a record-breaking junior.
But, between those headline moments, injuries disrupted the start of her senior career, including a ruptured quadriceps in 2022 – while attempting to manage an often frictional relationship between her sporting ambition and studies.
Hunt would not improve on the 22.42-second run – which smashed the under-18 200m world record in 2019 – until last summer, before going faster still by running 22.08 in Japan at the end of a season where she also recorded 60m and 100m personal bests.
Continuing her development under coach Marco Airale in the northern Italian city of Padova, Hunt’s immediate target is improving on her fifth-place finish at last year’s world indoors.
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The 60m is her least-favourite event – her 5ft 10in (1.78m) frame makes getting out of the blocks quickly challenging – but a necessary focus to benefit her performances over the longer distances.
Longer term, she hopes to become a contender over 400m as part of a bid to win as many as four Olympic medals in 2028, an achievement which, she says, would see her become “an icon”.
But, away from the track, Hunt is also keen to ensure she plays her part in encouraging more athletes to pursue a degree by setting up a scholarship, similar to the initiative by British rapper Stormzy to support black students studying at Cambridge.
“I didn’t want to take the easy way. That’s not me and that doesn’t inform anything I do. I have to always try and be the best every single day,” says Hunt.
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“Talking about it opens it up a lot more and enables more women and girls from an athletic background to be able to get there.
“It’s about having a conversation and helping them be more confident.”
Karen O’Brien, Regional Chief Pharmacist for NHS England in the North West, recommends that any repeat prescriptions needed in the days over the four-day Easter weekend are requested by Wednesday, 25 March.
This is to give plenty of time for medications to be prescribed by your GP practice and dispensed by your community pharmacy.
GP practices and community pharmacies will have limited opening hours over the Easter period, and many will be closed across the weekend from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April.
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This will make it more challenging for patients to access medicines at short notice.
Running out of necessary medicines and using emergency or urgent services over the Easter break can add pressure to already busy services. In some medical conditions it can be dangerous for patients to be without necessary repeat medications.
Over the Easter bank holiday, the NHS 111 phone service for the North West typically receives hundreds of additional calls from patients who have forgotten to order their medicine.
There will be community pharmacies open throughout the Easter period, who are available to support people with medicines matters, minor illnesses and health queries.
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Karen said: “Knowing how much of your medications you’ll need across the Easter weekend and planning ahead for your repeat prescriptions means people can enjoy their weekend without worrying about their medication.
“Running out of your usual medication can have serious consequences, especially if you use them to manage a heart condition and breathing problems or a health condition such as diabetes and epilepsy and is the last thing you want to do while your friends and family are together. Keeping your medicine cabinets stocked for simple ailments will also help and your community pharmacy can advise with this.”
Dr Paula Cowan, GP and Regional Medical Director for Primary Care for NHS England in the North West, advised: “If you take regular medications for a long term health condition and if you need a repeat prescription in the week leading up to Easter or over the Easter period, please remember to always request your repeat via your practice or the NHS app at least six working days in advance.
“This is particularly important ahead of bank holiday weekends and allows your practice and pharmacy to have your repeat ready in time for you. Please help us to help you and avoid any gaps in your medication.”
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She added: “The easiest way to order repeat prescriptions is by using GP online services, via the NHS App or through your GP practice website. If you do not have access to GP online services, you can phone your GP practice to order prescriptions.”
Police carried out searches in the weeks and months following the 32-year-old’s disappearance
10:46, 19 Mar 2026Updated 10:54, 19 Mar 2026
An inquest has opened into the death of a 32-year-old man who was found dead after going missing from his home in Cambridgeshire.
Matthew Hallam, 32, from Guilden Morden, died on December 6, 2025 following his disappearance.
Mr Hallam was reported missing from his home in Thompson Meadow, Guilden Morden on July 11 last year.
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Cambridgeshire Police carried out searches in the weeks and months following the 32-year-old’s disappearance. On Saturday, December 6, a body was found in the woods in the search of Mr Hallam.
The Area Coroner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Simon Milburn opened an inquest into Mr Hallam’s death today (Thursday, March 19) at Vantage House in Huntingdon.
The inquest heard that a post mortem examination determined that Mr Hallam’s provisional cause of death was by hanging. Coroner Milburn said that Mr Hallam’s place of death was in Royston.
Coroner Milburn adjourned the inquest until June 17, 2026.
Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system.
The powerful software exploit can steal information from potentially hundreds of millions of users, said cybersecurity researchers at Lookout, iVerify, and Alphabet’s Google.
It is unclear how many iPhones are vulnerable to the spyware known as Darksword, a type of malware designed to secretly steal information from mobile devices.
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It affects users running an older version of the iOS operating system, released between March and August 2025 (versions 18.4 to 18.6.2).
An estimated 220 to 270 million iPhones still run on older iOS versions, according to researchers.
Analysis from the three companies shows the iPhone hacking tools have been focused on several groups: Ukrainians targeted by Russian intelligence; Chinese cryptocurrency users; and people in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Malaysia.
On 3 March, Google and iVerify revealed details of a separate powerful iPhone spyware tool called Coruna, which was linked to Russian intelligence groups and Chinese cybercriminals.
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Darksword was found on the same servers that suspected Russian operators of Coruna have used.
Researchers said the two hacking tools indicate a flourishing market for malware. Darksword can steal data, including emails, usernames, passwords, photos, and even cryptocurrency wallets.
Lookout described it as “highly sophisticated” malware, which “appears to be a professionally designed platform”.
An Apple spokesperson, Sarah O’Rourke, said the two tools only work against devices running older versions of Apple’s operating system, reinforcing the need for people to apply updates regularly.
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“Keeping software up to date remains the single most important thing users can do to maintain the high security of their Apple devices,” she said.
John Scott-Railton, a senior researcher at Citizen Lab, a University of Toronto-sponsored cybersecurity lab, told NBC News: “The barrier to entry for widespread, devastating mobile attacks has been decisively lowered… it’s clear this problem is only going to grow.”
“The scary takeaway for regular users is they can’t spot this attack,” he added.
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Apple’s latest operating system, iOS 26, was released in September and protects users against both hacking campaigns, according to the company.
Last week, Apple made the unusual move of releasing a special update for iPhone users with older devices that cannot handle a full upgrade to iOS 26, specifically to block hackers from using the hacking tools.
But Dilip Jajodia, the company’s owner, has warned that they have encountered issues in transiting their balls, which are stitched in south Asia before being distributed from his factory in Walthamstow.
“We’ve got a major crisis right now with this bloody Gulf war nonsense,” Jajodia told the Daily Mail. “We’ve got to ration clubs by giving them 50 per cent of their balls at the start of the season, and then manage the problem.
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“We’ve got plenty of stuff in the factories in the subcontinent ready to go, but the airlines are not taking the freight, because there’s a logjam.
“The rates have gone up, too. A box of 120 cricket balls would be charged normally by airlines at about $5 (£3.76) a kilo. The last quote I got was $15 a kilo. Most of the stuff goes through the Middle East, but if you’ve suddenly got rockets flying around, you’ve got a major problem.
Dukes have warned of a shortage of balls (Getty Images)
“I heard the other day somebody flew something from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, which is another route out. Human beings will find ways. It might well be very expensive, but you’ve got to find a way to do it. Eventually, the couriers might have to charter flights.”
The new County Championship season is due to begin on 3 April, with preseason fixtures already underway.
Dukes will produce the only ball used in English red-ball cricket this summer after the ditching of an experiment that saw a Kookaburra ball employed in a number of rounds.
Ramadan, the annual month-long stint of fasting practised by Muslims before Eid, is drawing to an end.
Those practising have fasted from sunrise to sunset, allowing no food or drink to pass their lips until the evening meal of iftar. This year, Ramadan is poised to wrap up on March 19, so Eid al-Fitr 2026 will fall on March 20.
Why do Muslims fast for Ramadan?
The ritual occurs on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is done to bring believers closer to God. Fasting for the month highlights the preciousness of things that are usually taken for granted — like food and drink (yes, even water).
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How will London’s Muslim community celebrate Eid?
Following the traditional period of abstention, Eid is celebrated with huge parties across London and beyond, with lots of feasting, dancing, and of course, gift-giving.
While cash presented in decorated envelopes is the usual offering for children and teens (sparing you the headache of sourcing the latest toy that’s sparking joy in the playground), if you’re looking for a more considered present to spoil friends and family, I have rounded up the best gifts to give right now.
From luxe hampers and beauty treats to deluxe boxes of dried dates, fruit and chocolate that the whole family can chomp through, there’s something for everyone in my Eid gift guide. I’ve found options galore, whether you’re celebrating in person or you’re planning to send a delivery to their door.
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A warm Eid Mubarak to our readers who are celebrating.
Alton Towers is set to open the world’s first Bluey themed ride for families later this month – here’s everything we know so far about the new attraction at CBeebies Land
Visit Bluey’s first coaster at CBeebies Land(Image: Stoke Sentinel)
If the Bluey theme tune has become background music in your home, then you may want to plan a trip to Alton Towers, as the resort is set to open a brand new ride celebrating the Heeler family later this month.
The new rollercoaster in CBeebies Land will open on March 28, and although the theme park has remained tight-lipped about exactly what’s on offer, they have revealed it will be inspired by the show’s beloved ‘Grannies’ episode.
In fact, designers watched Bluey for 180 hours; to bring the world’s most famous blue puppy’s world to life, the creative team involved in the project watched more than a full week’s worth of Bluey episodes back-to-back.
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Now, Alton Towers has shared 7 key facts you need to know about what they are promising will be a “giggle-filled adventure”…
Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! is inspired on one of the show’s most popular storylines, in which Bluey and his sister Bingo morph into mischievous alter-egos Janet and Rita.
The ride opens on March 28 in CBeebies Land, and families can book stays at the Bluey themed hotel rooms too if they want a fully immersed break.
You can play games while you wait: the ride’s queues are full of interactive zones and games like Keepy Uppy and fairy ring dancing to keep the whole family entertained while you wait to go on the coaster.
There are Easter Eggs… or Easter dogs: Attentive riders can also pass time by looking for the mysterious Long Dog character, who is hidden in different parts of the attraction.
You can visit Bluey’s home: before the ride begins, guests are welcome to take pictures inside Blue’s house, as the Heeler family home was recreated inside the park.
The design team watched episodes over ten times: designers watched 154 episodes in total to get a full grasp of the show, but certain moments needed revisiting – over 10 times – to make sure every detail was captures.
The ride offers light-hearted fun, but its structure is made of 550 cubic metres of concrete and 55 tonnes of steel, all there to keep everything safe and in place.
To pay a visit, book a short break at the Alton Towers Hotel and enjoy a stay that includes the ultimate Bluey sleepover in the UK’s only Bluey-themed rooms, at the CBeebies Land Hotel.
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The decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title is “abject” and “we have to denounce it” a senior figure at African football’s governing body has said.
Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in January’s final but the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result on Tuesday because Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest when hosts Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty.
Play resumed after a 17-minute delay, and Brahim Diaz’s penalty for Morocco was saved and the game went to extra time, where Senegal’s Pape Gueye scored the winner.
Following an appeal by the Moroccan Football Association (FRMF), Caf ruled that by walking off the pitch Senegal had forfeited the match, with the “result being recorded as 3-0 in favour” of Morocco.
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Augustin Senghor, a Caf executive committee member and former head of the Senegalese Football Federation, told BBC World Service’s Newsday: “In a situation like this, we have to fight against injustice.
“Football is fair play, football is played is on the field, not in offices.
“What happened with Caf was unacceptable.
“When you see a committee taking such a decision in violation of our rules, in violation of the Fifa laws of the game, to take the trophy and give it to Morocco, I think it is something very abject.
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“We have to denounce it.”
The FRMF said in a statement on Wednesday that the Caf verdict “upholds respect for rules that are necessary for the proper functioning of international competition”.
It added: “This decision helps to clarify the framework applicable to similar situations in the future and contributes to the consistency and credibility of international competitions, particularly African football.”
But Senghor believes that the decision was made after pressure from the FRMF.
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“Senegal will fight because what happened is happening for the first time in the story of African football, in world football,” he added.
“I am sure that if we [appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport] then we will win and the trophy will never leave Senegal. It is clear in my mind.”
This is because the government has announced an increase to passport fees which, if approved, will come into effect from Wednesday, April 8.
Here’s what we know about the price increase, including how much adult and child passports will cost under the new plans.
Passport fees to increase for Brits from April
Currently, the new fees are waiting for approval from Parliament but the government has shared a first look at what the prices could increase to.
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Here are what are thought to be the new prices:
Standard online application:
For adults – £102 (up from £94.50)
For children – £66.50 (up from £61.50)
Standard postal application:
For adults – £115.50 (up from £107)
For children – £80 (up from £74)
A Premium Service (one day) application made from the UK could cost £239.50, up from £222.
A standard online application that’s applied for from overseas could cost £116.50 for adults (increased from £108) and £75.50 for children (up from £70).
— His Majesty’s Passport Office (@HM_Passport) March 13, 2026
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If you apply from overseas for a new standard passport by post, you can expect the price to jump from £120.50 to £130 for adults and from £82.50 to £89 for children.
Why are passport fees going up?
The government said: “The new fees will help the Home Office to continue to move towards a system that meets its costs through those who use it, reducing reliance on funding from general taxation.
“The government does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications.
“The fees contribute to the cost of processing passport applications, consular support overseas, including for lost or stolen passports, and the cost of processing British citizens at UK borders.”
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The government asks Brits to apply for a passport “in good time before travelling”.
It added: “In 2025, where no further information was required, 99.7% of standard applications from the UK were processed within three weeks.”
What do you think of the proposed new passport fees? Let us know in our poll above or in the comments below.
Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell have shared a little explanation of their son’s name after they revealed they had become first-time parents.
The Strictly Come Dancing stars have delighted their friends and fans by announcing the birth of their first child. It was in September last year that Joe and Dianne revealed they were expecting a baby boy.
The couple, who met and fell in love while taking part in the BBC One dance contest in 2018, shared an adorable announcement video on Instagram, which was set to the iconic Elton John track, Tiny Dancer, and told their loyal following: “Our little baby boy [heart emoji]. We cannot wait to meet you.”
It was then on Wednesday (March 18) after keeping their fans and followers updated throughout their journey to becoming mum and dad that Dianne and Joe confirmed the arrival of their baby boy.
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Taking to Instagram, Joe led the announcement by sharing the first pictures of their son, one of him swaddled in a cot and wearing a knitted blue hat, alongside another of him bonding with his mum and a third in which Joe could be seen carrying him out of the hospital in his car seat.
Joe captioned the post, which was also reshared by Dianne: “Never felt a love like it,” before adding: “Baby Bowden Mark Richard Sugg,” with the date 16/03/26, confirming he was born on Tuesday.
The congratulatory messages soon came flooded in from Dianne’s Strictly co-stars, their famous pals and their fans. But Joe and Dianne were quick to address one detail about their new bundle of joy.
Taking to their Instagram Stories, the pair shared another photo of baby Bowden, in which they could be seen taking his tiny hand into theirs. It was alongside the snap that Joe wrote an explanation about their son’s name, as he shared: “Bowden Sugg (pronounced Bow like How not Bow like Row… Hopefully that makes sense [crying laughing emoji]).”
And fans have been sharing their reaction to Dianne and Joe’s chosen name, and spotted the significance of both his middle names and his birth dates. @scdjoanne said: “I am just now learning that joe grew up in a cottage at 1 bowden hill lacock and i have a little tear actually because that’s really beautiful to name their child after his childhood.” @ultimatesugg replied: “Also Richard after grandad chippy and of course Mark.”
@strictlylmx commented: “What is life joe and Dianne have a baby that was born on the 16th,” to which @Edensmith1122 replied: “I also don’t know what the 16th means,” and the original poster said: “Joe and Dianne announced they were together on the 16th and it kinda became a big deal.”
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As mentioned, the congratulatory messages to come flooding in, especially from Dianne’s Strictly co-stars. Gorka Marquez replied: “OMG!! Congrats to you both !!!” Vito Coppola gushed: “Oh Finally. Bello di zio.I am so so happy. Crying for joy and happiness. Uncle Vito cannot wait to meet you. Love love love. Bellissimo a zio.”
Katya Jones replied: “He’s just perfect!!!! Congratulations to the pair of you.” Alexis Warr shared: “So precious! Congratulations!!” Anton Du Beke posted: “Congratulations my loves.” Neil Jones penned: “Honestly congratulations. He’s so cute and I can’t wait to meet little baby Bowden.” Nikita Kuzmin wrote: “Congratulations that’s so so amazing. That’s the best and most special thing in the world. Love love love to you!!! Karen Hauer added: “Congratulations !! So beautiful.”
Meanwhile, some also shared the special news with their own followers. Resharing Dianne and Joe’s post to her Instagram Story, Amy Dowden said: “So happy for you both! Isn’t baby Bowden perfect! Can’t wait for cwtches @diannebuswell @joe_sugg.” Alexis also shared: “So very precious! Congratulations @diannebuswell @joe_sugg.” Carlo Gu posted: “My heart is melting!!!” while Strictly 2025 contestant George Clarke also shared the post with a string of heart emojis.
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