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Pre-Christmas Assembly election would be ‘absolutely diabolical’ – Beattie

Pre-Christmas Assembly election would be ‘absolutely diabolical’ – Beattie

The UUP leader has met new NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.

Ukraine on agenda as Foreign Secretary flies to New York for first overseas trip

Ukraine on agenda as Foreign Secretary flies to New York for first overseas trip

James Cleverly will join the Prime Minister at a United Nations summit in New York this week.

Inquest hears of final moments of man fatally shot by police on M62 slip road

Inquest hears of final moments of man fatally shot by police on M62 slip road

Yassar Yaqub, 28, was a passenger in one of two cars travelling in convoy when four unmarked police vehicles surrounded them, jury is told.

Arsonist admits murder over fatal fire in block of flats

Arsonist admits murder over fatal fire in block of flats

Hakeem Kigundu will be sentenced next month.

Channel crossings resume as more migrants arrive in Kent

Channel crossings resume as more migrants arrive in Kent

The latest arrivals mean the total number for the year so far is edging close to 30,000.

Mike Ashley: Who is the controversial retail magnate?

Mike Ashley: Who is the controversial retail magnate?

The Sports Direct Founder has confirmed he will step down from the board of his Frasers Group retail firm next month.

Half a million more pensioners ‘could be dragged into tax net’

Half a million more pensioners ‘could be dragged into tax net’

At a time of soaring inflation, frozen income tax thresholds have a ‘profound effect’, according to former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb.

Leicester tensions have been simmering for ‘months’ says city MP

Leicester tensions have been simmering for ‘months’ says city MP

Police have arrested 47 people in connection with incidents in the city at the weekend.

Liz Truss: Rising power bills are ‘price worth paying’ for long-term UK security

Liz Truss: Rising power bills are ‘price worth paying’ for long-term UK security

Households have been warned they could see their fuel bills cost more than their monthly mortgage payments next year.

Prime Minister Liz Truss admits not all her policies will be ‘popular’

Prime Minister Liz Truss admits not all her policies will be ‘popular’

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is set to announce his mini-budget on Friday.

Women with type 2 diabetes have 60% increased chance of early death – research

Women with type 2 diabetes have 60% increased chance of early death – research

Results also suggest smoking and diagnosis at a younger age vastly reduces life expectancy.

Madeleine McCann’s parents ‘naturally disappointed’ after losing legal battle

Madeleine McCann’s parents ‘naturally disappointed’ after losing legal battle

But Kate and Gerry McCann said the focus is now rightly on the search for their daughter and her abductor(s).

People turning to DIY dentistry as they struggle to access care – poll

People turning to DIY dentistry as they struggle to access care – poll

Almost a quarter of those surveyed said they couldn’t get an appointment.

‘Huge operation’ to keep central London clean during public mourning for Queen

‘Huge operation’ to keep central London clean during public mourning for Queen

Westminster Council said teams were deployed for a clean-up operation in the hours after the state funeral.

Johnson may not be flattered by his portrayal in This England, says director

Johnson may not be flattered by his portrayal in This England, says director

The series will follow the former prime minister during the first weeks of the pandemic response.

Not enough people offered kidney disease test, research finds

Not enough people offered kidney disease test, research finds

Researchers said some may be missing out on the best treatments.

Deaths due to irregular heartbeat help drive rise in excess mortality

Deaths due to irregular heartbeat help drive rise in excess mortality

Other leading causes include ischaemic heart diseases and diabetes.

Government pressured to ‘save billions’ on bills through insulating homes

Government pressured to ‘save billions’ on bills through insulating homes

Investment in making homes more efficient to heat will save on energy costs for households and the taxpayer, groups urge.

Royal galleries to reopen to visitors after Queen’s death

Royal galleries to reopen to visitors after Queen’s death

Windsor Castle, where the Queen spent much of her time in her final years, will reopen a week later on September 29.

Wales tourist tax plans will hit communities and businesses, say critics

Wales tourist tax plans will hit communities and businesses, say critics

The Welsh Government says money raised from the levy would go towards improving local areas and supporting tourism.

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