Today the European Parliament voted to end roaming charges by Christmas 2015, as part of a wider vote in support to the Commission’s proposed regulation for a “Connected Continent”
In contrast to the previous good natured debate on LBC, the rematch between UKIP leader Nigel Farage and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on the BBC became heated with personal insults hurled by both politicians.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formalised Russia’s takeover of Crimea by signing the annexation into law, despite a new round of sanctions from the US and EU.
The EU wants to ban US firms calling their cheeses by protected European names such as parmesan, gruyère, and Feta as part of ongoing free-trade discussions.
Russian president Vladimir Putin has defended Russia’s actions in Crimea, describing the military intervention as a “legitimate” action, as tensions remains high in Ukraine.