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No timetable for return of Stormont despite NI protocol Bill – Donaldson

No timetable for return of Stormont despite NI protocol Bill – Donaldson

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill warned that the Government’s controversial Bill would cost jobs in Northern Ireland.

Derby County’s Louie Sibley shares police appeal after girlfriend attacked

Derby County’s Louie Sibley shares police appeal after girlfriend attacked

The midfielder posted about the incident on Sunday evening.

Scottish Government rebuked by Presiding Officer over Indyref2 launch

Scottish Government rebuked by Presiding Officer over Indyref2 launch

The Scottish Government published the first in a series of papers that will make up the prospectus for an independent Scotland.

Johnson attacks lawyers as last-ditch legal hearings take place over Rwanda plan

Johnson attacks lawyers as last-ditch legal hearings take place over Rwanda plan

The Prime Minister said lawyers were very good at ‘picking up ways of trying to stop the Government’.

British Government does not understand Good Friday Agreement – Taoiseach

British Government does not understand Good Friday Agreement – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin warned the move to override parts of the international deal could “destabilise” politics in Northern Ireland.

Sturgeon says independence campaign will remain ‘broad church’

Sturgeon says independence campaign will remain ‘broad church’

The First Minister dismissed a question on whether she would share a platform with Alex Salmond.

Andrew is ‘a very good man’, says Duchess of York

Andrew is ‘a very good man’, says Duchess of York

Sarah was speaking to Times Radio after her ex-husband’s recent out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre.

Search expert speaks of ‘frustration’ in hunt for missing teenager

Search expert speaks of ‘frustration’ in hunt for missing teenager

Dorset Search and Rescue was called out on five separate occasions to help look for Gaia Pope-Sutherland in November 2017.

Crash for cash scammers ‘spreading to target people in towns and villages’

Crash for cash scammers ‘spreading to target people in towns and villages’

The Insurance Fraud Bureau has highlighted some areas it says have been targeted by crash for cash gangs in the past 12 months.

Nintendo Switch fault should be investigated, consumer group says

Nintendo Switch fault should be investigated, consumer group says

Which? has called on Nintendo to commission an independent investigation into the issue of drift on its Joy-Con controllers.

Overwhelming vote for housing measures to stop Whitby becoming a ‘theme park’

Overwhelming vote for housing measures to stop Whitby becoming a ‘theme park’

A rare parish poll saw 93% in favour of preventing new developments becoming holiday lets and second homes but it is not binding.

School system is ‘failing’ on multiple fronts – report

School system is ‘failing’ on multiple fronts – report

A commission identified 12 key steps to improve the education system, with most parents feeling schools do not prepare children well for working life.

Plane suspected to be flying refugees to Rwanda lands at Wiltshire military base

Plane suspected to be flying refugees to Rwanda lands at Wiltshire military base

The Boeing 767 landed at MoD Boscombe Down on Tuesday morning.

Civil Service grew by more than 4,000 in first three months of 2022

Civil Service grew by more than 4,000 in first three months of 2022

Since mid-2016 the total number of full-time equivalent roles in the Civil Service has increased by 25%.

Man in court on murder charge after death of 15-year-old boy in Manchester

Man in court on murder charge after death of 15-year-old boy in Manchester

Suleman Altaf is charged with murder over the death of Jakub Szymanski in Miles Platting.

Arts minister says change of ownership is ‘right thing for Channel 4’

Arts minister says change of ownership is ‘right thing for Channel 4’

Lord Parkinson was quizzed on the privatisation of the broadcaster during a DCMS Committee session on Tuesday.

Airlines told to review summer schedules after half-term chaos

Airlines told to review summer schedules after half-term chaos

The Government and the Civil Aviation Authority stated that earlier cancellations are ‘better’ than axing flights on the day of departure.

Fifth of this year’s retirees ‘relying on state pension as main income source’

Fifth of this year’s retirees ‘relying on state pension as main income source’

Only a quarter of this year’s retirees feel very confident that they have saved enough for later life.

Baby murdered by parents hours after social worker’s visit, court told

Baby murdered by parents hours after social worker’s visit, court told

Lauren Saint George and Darren Hurrell both deny murder, manslaughter, causing or allowing a death and child cruelty.

We must confront the issues raised by the Grenfell disaster, says Jon Snow

We must confront the issues raised by the Grenfell disaster, says Jon Snow

During a memorial service at Westminster Abbey, the veteran journalist called for those responsible for the fire to face prosecution.

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