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168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae across Northern Ireland, say officials

168 confirmed reports of blue-green algae across Northern Ireland, say officials

The head of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency said there was no quick fix to the problem, which is impacting Lough Neagh.

Why have interest rates stayed flat, what does it mean and will they come down?

Why have interest rates stayed flat, what does it mean and will they come down?

On Thursday, the Bank of England held interest rates at 5.25%.

Anne told about car plant’s plan to go fully electric after Sunak’s eco rollback

Anne told about car plant’s plan to go fully electric after Sunak’s eco rollback

The Princess Royal travelled to Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant in Liverpool as the King called global warming ‘our most existential challenge’.

County council approves measures to reduce £46 million budget gap

County council approves measures to reduce £46 million budget gap

Derbyshire County Council’s leader said it was ‘far from’ bankrupt but that the measures were necessary.

Rupert Murdoch praised as ‘visionary leader’ and ‘greatest media entrepreneur’

Rupert Murdoch praised as ‘visionary leader’ and ‘greatest media entrepreneur’

Mr Murdoch is retiring as chairman of his Fox and News Corp businesses.

Bank’s no-change vote likely to mark rates peak, say experts

Bank’s no-change vote likely to mark rates peak, say experts

The focus has now moved on to when rates may start to be cut, although this is expected to be well into 2024.

Anonymity removed for teenager who defaced Windrush mural with Nazi symbols

Anonymity removed for teenager who defaced Windrush mural with Nazi symbols

Aristedes Haynes, 17, was sentenced to one year and seven months’ detention after admitting a string of terror offences and criminal damage.

Gallows protest at Leinster House a ‘vile and vicious attack on democracy’

Gallows protest at Leinster House a ‘vile and vicious attack on democracy’

The Minister for Justice said the type of protest seen on Wednesday ‘has absolutely no place in a democratic society’.

Labour accuses Government of being ‘complicit’ in trophy trade

Labour accuses Government of being ‘complicit’ in trophy trade

Delays to the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill have led to accusations that Conservative peers are slowing the Bill intentionally.

Rupert Murdoch built a media empire that spanned the globe

Rupert Murdoch built a media empire that spanned the globe

He became a dominant presence in newspapers, TV, films, books and the internet worldwide.

Borrowing costs ‘might have peaked’ as Bank holds rates steady

Borrowing costs ‘might have peaked’ as Bank holds rates steady

The Bank of England kept interest rates at 5.25% on Thursday, although warned that more could yet come if inflation proves sticky.

Dame Emma Thompson hits out at creative work being labelled ‘content’

Dame Emma Thompson hits out at creative work being labelled ‘content’

The Oscar-winning actress made her comments at the Royal Television Society Cambridge Conference.

Alleged victim of child abuse ring ‘just crying’ after rape, court told

Alleged victim of child abuse ring ‘just crying’ after rape, court told

Eleven people deny all charges against them in a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

Major study hopes to tackle ME stigma

Major study hopes to tackle ME stigma

DecodeME is hoping to test 20,000 DNA samples from people living with the condition

Family of woman with brain tumour follow her instructions to live life to full

Family of woman with brain tumour follow her instructions to live life to full

Julie Cooper died in 2019, aged 64, after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma, or fast-growing brain tumour.

Council leaders make ‘best and final’ offer in bid to avert school strikes

Council leaders make ‘best and final’ offer in bid to avert school strikes

Schools across Scotland are likely to close if the three-day walkout planned for next week still goes ahead.

Martin Lewis issues ‘urgent savers warning’ as Bank of England base rate is held

Martin Lewis issues ‘urgent savers warning’ as Bank of England base rate is held

The MoneySavingExpert.com founder said fixed savings rates could be shaved down but highlighted a tactic that savers could use.

‘Need to breed’ fear of Nato conflict risk among Russian military, peers told

‘Need to breed’ fear of Nato conflict risk among Russian military, peers told

Former Nato secretary general Lord Robertson of Port Ellen warned against the West feeling nervous of Russian escalation over Ukraine.

Permanent memorial unveiled to remember thousands of organ and tissue donors

Permanent memorial unveiled to remember thousands of organ and tissue donors

It is estimated that more than 60,000 people are alive in the UK today thanks to organ donations.

William reveals challenge of dealing with grief in air ambulance charity booklet

William reveals challenge of dealing with grief in air ambulance charity booklet

The prince, patron of London’s Air Ambulance Charity, said he hoped the bereavement resource would provide some ‘comfort and support’.

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