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Relationships in Northern Ireland ‘more important than unity poll at this time’

Relationships in Northern Ireland ‘more important than unity poll at this time’

Simon Coveney said there is a ‘huge problem’ with trust in the region.

More than 1,000 people cross the Channel in small boats

More than 1,000 people cross the Channel in small boats

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 21 boats were intercepted on Thursday carrying 1,150 people.

Drag performer George Ward, known as Cherry Valentine, dies aged 28

Drag performer George Ward, known as Cherry Valentine, dies aged 28

He appeared on the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2021.

Made.com considers job cuts and company sale after trading woes

Made.com considers job cuts and company sale after trading woes

The firm told shareholders on Friday it is conducting a ‘strategic headcount review’.

Lachlan Murdoch opens defamation lawsuit against Australian website

Lachlan Murdoch opens defamation lawsuit against Australian website

Mr Murdoch, who is Fox Corp chief executive and News Corp co-chairman is suing over an opinion piece about the storming of the US Capitol.

Desmond Tutu’s daughter barred from officiating funeral by Church of England

Desmond Tutu’s daughter barred from officiating funeral by Church of England

The Church does not allow same-sex marriage in its clergy.

Calls for mandatory education on coercive control for older teenagers

Calls for mandatory education on coercive control for older teenagers

Refuge said it is worried too many young people are not being taught how to spot the signs of domestic abuse and controlling or coercive behaviour.

What the papers say – September 23

What the papers say – September 23

Economics is the focus of Friday’s papers.

Briton freed from captivity says Roman Abramovich welcomed them onto plane

Briton freed from captivity says Roman Abramovich welcomed them onto plane

John Harding said Mr Abramovich identified himself to Shaun Pinner.

Labour constitutional review suggests abolishing House of Lords

Labour constitutional review suggests abolishing House of Lords

Draft proposals by a commission led by Gordon Brown include replacing the upper chamber with an assembly of regions and nations.

Heightened nuclear risks from Russian aggression ‘unprecedented’, says Irish PM

Heightened nuclear risks from Russian aggression ‘unprecedented’, says Irish PM

Micheal Martin also described a ‘time of crisis’, urging the UN to act on food security and climate change.

Home Secretary vows to tackle ‘disorder and thuggery’ after Leicester meetings

Home Secretary vows to tackle ‘disorder and thuggery’ after Leicester meetings

Suella Braverman insisted she was focused on how to ‘restore safety and harmony’ to the city after 47 arrests at the weekend.

John Swinney: UK Government policies create more poverty

John Swinney: UK Government policies create more poverty

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister accused the UK Government of creating more poverty with policies such as cutting Universal Credit.

Kwarteng to announce plans for low-tax investment zones

Kwarteng to announce plans for low-tax investment zones

The Government is in talks with 38 local and mayoral combined authority areas in England to set up new investment zones.

Chancellor to set out plans for ‘new era focused on growth’ in mini-budget

Chancellor to set out plans for ‘new era focused on growth’ in mini-budget

Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to put into practice many of Liz Truss’s tax-cutting promises and detail how the energy package will be funded.

David Bailey recalls photographing ‘kind of cheeky’ Queen for royal portrait

David Bailey recalls photographing ‘kind of cheeky’ Queen for royal portrait

The photographer spoke at the launch of his Vision And Sound exhibition in London.

Winner crowned during 2022 Celebrity MasterChef final

Winner crowned during 2022 Celebrity MasterChef final

The trio of finalists were charged with creating an impressive three-course meal.

Mother appears in court charged with murder of her two children

Mother appears in court charged with murder of her two children

Lynn Egar is charged with murdering five-year-old Thelma and two-year-old Michael (Mikey) Dennany on a rural road in Multyfarnham on September 9.

British headteacher groomed at least 131 children worldwide using social media

British headteacher groomed at least 131 children worldwide using social media

Nicholas Clayton, 38, used Facebook Messenger to contact children as young as 10, asking for photos and attempting to sexually abuse them.

Boy, 15, fatally stabbed outside school gates identified by police

Boy, 15, fatally stabbed outside school gates identified by police

Khayri McLean died in hospital following an attack close to the entrance of North Huddersfield Trust School.

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