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Sizewell C campaigners wait for ruling on latest court fight over nuclear plant

Sizewell C campaigners wait for ruling on latest court fight over nuclear plant

Together Against Sizewell C objects to a 2022 decision, by then business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, to give the development the green light.

Rishi Sunak announces agreement with tech firms to vet AI models before release

Rishi Sunak announces agreement with tech firms to vet AI models before release

The Prime Minister said ‘binding requirements’ are likely to be needed to regulate the technology.

Emergency work continues in Downpatrick as clean-up begins elsewhere in Co Down

Emergency work continues in Downpatrick as clean-up begins elsewhere in Co Down

Downpatrick, Newcastle and Newry are among the areas worst affected by heavy rainfall and record high river levels.

Matt Hancock told Public Health England director ‘not to patronise him’

Matt Hancock told Public Health England director ‘not to patronise him’

Prof Yvonne Doyle told the Covid inquiry she did not ‘make a fuss’ about the incident as she did not want the public to suffer ‘in any way’.

Support extended to businesses flooded during Storm Ciaran

Support extended to businesses flooded during Storm Ciaran

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney said support schemes will provide ‘urgent assistance’ to businesses.

Civil servants discussed chickenpox Covid comparisons as late as mid-March 2020

Civil servants discussed chickenpox Covid comparisons as late as mid-March 2020

Sir Christopher Wormald remains the permanent secretary in the Department of Health and appeared before the inquiry on Thursday.

Most treasure finds reported since records began – figures

Most treasure finds reported since records began – figures

Some 1,378 finds were made in 2022, according to provisional statistics from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

School closures, power cuts and travel chaos as 100mph Storm Ciaran strikes

School closures, power cuts and travel chaos as 100mph Storm Ciaran strikes

Damage to properties in Jersey meant some residents had to evacuate their homes.

Stories of the Disappeared must never be forgotten, says James Nesbitt

Stories of the Disappeared must never be forgotten, says James Nesbitt

The actor supported the families of loved ones who were killed and secretly buried during a silent walk at Stormont.

‘Much too early’ to cut borrowing costs, Bank says after holding rates at 5.25%

‘Much too early’ to cut borrowing costs, Bank says after holding rates at 5.25%

The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, insisted that households and businesses will feel more pain if price rises do not ease.

More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing

More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing

The Foreign Office said more UK nationals were able cross into Egypt on Thursday, but declined to say how many.

Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack

Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says Tory Chris Clarkson made a ‘highly defamatory’ statement about him.

William and Kate cheered on as they show off bike skills

William and Kate cheered on as they show off bike skills

Hundreds of people turned out to see the royal couple in Moray, northern Scotland, on Thursday.

Pc accused of violent rape tells court he ‘would never get off on causing pain’

Pc accused of violent rape tells court he ‘would never get off on causing pain’

South Yorkshire Pc Rowan Horrocks is accused of raping the woman twice, biting her repeatedly and pulling out a clump of her hair.

New sculptures by Sir Billy Connolly unveiled

New sculptures by Sir Billy Connolly unveiled

The sculptures are based on his previous hand-signed giclee prints.

New NHS warning system for parents to help tackle ‘avoidable’ child deaths

New NHS warning system for parents to help tackle ‘avoidable’ child deaths

Care will be escalated regardless of other clinical observations if a parent raises alarm over a child’s health under the new standard.

Sexist comments on TikTok ‘more liked’ than non-sexist ones – study

Sexist comments on TikTok ‘more liked’ than non-sexist ones – study

Analysis of four different so-called challenge videos on the social media platform saw sexist comments attract 60% more likes.

Pub chef confessed to killing ex-partner to undercover officer, court hears

Pub chef confessed to killing ex-partner to undercover officer, court hears

Darren Osment, 41, allegedly suggested he killed Claire Holland, 32, cut up her body and disposed of her in water.

Professional performance of neurologist unacceptable, tribunal finds

Professional performance of neurologist unacceptable, tribunal finds

A panel is now set to consider Dr Michael Watt’s fitness to practise.

Tearjerkers out as retailers go light-hearted for Christmas ad season

Tearjerkers out as retailers go light-hearted for Christmas ad season

Sainsbury’s has brought in pop star Rick Astley alongside real employees for its advert that asks what Santa eats for Christmas dinner.

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