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      Laura O'Callaghan

      Laura O'Callaghan

      Political Correspondent
      Location
      London
      Laura O’Callaghan is the political correspondent covering Westminster politics. Reporting from the British Parliament, she has covered the UK’s response to the war in Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III and foreign relations. Before joining The National in 2021, she worked as a reporter for The Daily Express and a local journalist in east London.

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      Migrants arrive after being rescued at sea by an Italian Coast Guard ship, at the port of Pozzallo, Sicily. EPA
      Italy's parliament approves decree limiting charities' ability to rescue migrants

      Rescuers refute the claim that their presence encourages migrants to undertake perilous voyages

      EuropeFebruary 15, 2023
      Air India will buy 250 planes from Airbus in a deal aimed at expanding operations. AFP
      Air India orders 470 Airbus and Boeing planes in record deal

      Airline announces orders for 250 Airbus planes and 220 Boeing aircraft, with options for 50 additional jets from US plane maker

      AviationFebruary 14, 2023
      British charities say victims of modern slavery are at risk of being re-trafficked after their case has been raised due to a chronic lack of services. Getty
      Modern slavery victims 'at risk of being re-trafficked' in UK

      Charities say they simply do not have enough resources to deal with all referrals

      UKFebruary 14, 2023
      Russian soldiers attend a service during the military campaign in Ukraine. Reuters
      Russian army 'losing 800 troops a day' in first leg of spring offensive

      Ukrainian forces are also suffering heavy losses, the UK has said

      UKFebruary 12, 2023
      Ahmed Hussein outside his ruined home in the rebel-held town of Jandaris, Syria. Reuters
      UK to lift sanctions on Syria if they hamper aid delivery

      Measures against Assad regime make it difficult to get cash into affected areas

      UKFebruary 12, 2023
      The UK's membership of the EU's Horizon scheme remains in doubt amid post-Brexit quarrels. AFP
      Britain ready to lose out on £88.6bn of EU science funding

      UK would instead seek to forge stronger ties with the US, Japan and Switzerland, minister says

      UKFebruary 12, 2023
      K9 Search and Rescue volunteers Ryan Gray, left, and Kyle Murray with their dogs Max and Delta. PA
      UK sniffer dogs from shelters to help in earthquake search

      Survivors continue to be pulled from rubble in Turkey, four days after the disaster

      UKFebruary 10, 2023
      Parliament buildings at Stormont, Belfast, as the political stalemate in Northern Ireland continues. PA
      Brexit saga prompts UK to delay Northern Ireland election deadline

      Hopes of dispute being resolved before Good Friday Agreement anniversary in April are fading fast

      UKFebruary 10, 2023
      People displaced by the earthquake in southern Turkey. EPA
      UK planning aid but not a visa scheme for earthquake survivors

      London has sent search and rescue workers, four sniffer dogs and specialist equipment to Turkey

      UKFebruary 09, 2023
      Dr Bnar Talabani has pursued a career as a kidney and transplant hospital doctor and immunology scientist. Photo: Dr Bnar Talabani
      Royal award for doctor who came to UK as Iraqi child refugee

      Dr Bnar Talabani, who received award for combatting Covid-19 misinformation, says British monarch showed keen interest in her background

      UKFebruary 09, 2023
      Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centre, makes a peace sign to MPs in the UK parliament. PA
      Zelenskyy shone in steely message of thanks

      The Ukrainian President's strong bond with Boris Johnson was obvious for all to see

      UKFebruary 08, 2023
      Workers on a building site in Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. AFP
      IAEA chief touts alternative to Iran nuclear deal to break impasse

      Crucial weeks ahead determining the direction of negotiations, Rafael Grossi says

      UKFebruary 07, 2023
      Marea has a history of conflict between rebels and Assad's regime. AFP
      UK condemns Syrian regime's bombing of rebel town after quake

      Attack came as locals tried to rescue those trapped beneath collapsed buildings

      UKFebruary 07, 2023
      Grant Shapps will oversee the new office responsible for securing Britain’s future energy supply. PA
      Sunak makes energy security and net zero highlight of reshuffle

      New department to be led by Grant Shapps as government pursues 2050 plan

      UKFebruary 07, 2023
      The aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. A report on UK counter-terrorism policy is due on Wednesday. AP
      Terror strategy review to address classifying extremists as victims

      Shawcross report expected to warn that treating potentially dangerous people as vulnerable presents serious security issues

      UKFebruary 07, 2023
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