scholz is arriving talking about unity in europe and sanctions placed on russia where they are to take this step to invade ukraine. russia saying it has no intentions of invading ukraine but still crucially this point about ukrainian membership of nato is a key sticking point for both. if it is possible to find a diplomatic solution, at the moment it seems relatively deadlocked. a cap on the costs faced by people who live in flats with flammable cladding or other fire safety defects has been announced by the government. ministers say no—one will have to pay more than £15,000 in london and £10,000 in the rest of england for all bills, including the cost of fire patrols. developers who refuse to pay the costs of removing unsafe cladding could also have future planning permission blocked. all remaining covid legal restrictions in northern ireland are expected to be removed from today and replaced by guidance. it means there will be no longer be a legal requirement to wear a facemask or for people