Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Man arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe

Man arrested in Lyra McKee murder probe

The 55-year-old was arrested in the Belfast area on Thursday and taken to the serious crime suite at Musgrave PSNI station for questioning.

Tributes paid to women who died in Manchester Arena attack

Tributes paid to women who died in Manchester Arena attack

Lisa Lees and Alison Howe were among those killed in the 2017 atrocity.

Second major CO2 manufacturer set to be back online next week

Second major CO2 manufacturer set to be back online next week

Teesside-based Ensus has been on an annual shutdown for routine maintenance.

Former MP likened Commons clerk to prostitute in campaign of bullying

Former MP likened Commons clerk to prostitute in campaign of bullying

An independent panel said Keith Vaz should never again be allowed to hold a parliamentary pass.

Man who murdered wealthy Omani student near Harrods jailed for 27 years

Man who murdered wealthy Omani student near Harrods jailed for 27 years

Mohammed Al-Araimi, 20, was stabbed to death in an alleyway near the London department store in December 2019.

Centenarian population rose by a fifth to record high in 2020

Centenarian population rose by a fifth to record high in 2020

Office for National Statistics data also estimates there was a 52% increase in the number of people aged 100 in the UK.

Woman vows to continue fight over Down’s syndrome abortion law

Woman vows to continue fight over Down’s syndrome abortion law

Heidi Crowter said she will appeal against the High Court’s ruling which concluded the legislation was not unlawfully discriminatory.

Cost of living crunch: What happens if your energy firm goes bust?

Cost of living crunch: What happens if your energy firm goes bust?

At least 1.5 million consumers have seen their suppliers go to the wall in recent weeks, so what happens if your firm goes bust?

Bank cautions over soaring prices and supply chain hit to growth

Bank cautions over soaring prices and supply chain hit to growth

The Bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to hold rates at 0.1%.

British Airways scraps plans for Gatwick subsidiary after union talks collapse

British Airways scraps plans for Gatwick subsidiary after union talks collapse

The decision means the vast majority of its short-haul flights from the airport will remain suspended.

Sabina Nessa may have been killed in attack by stranger – police

Sabina Nessa may have been killed in attack by stranger – police

Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry held a press conference at the crime scene in Cator Park.

Retailers warn of potential Christmas tree shortage

Retailers warn of potential Christmas tree shortage

Retailers say potential problems with importing real Christmas trees could lead to increased demand for locally grown and artificial trees.

Northern Ireland Protocol problems significant and growing, minister warns

Northern Ireland Protocol problems significant and growing, minister warns

Cabinet Office minister Michael Ellis said the UK Government had approached the arrangement in ‘good faith’.

Bulb and Ovo take steps to deter new customers from joining

Bulb and Ovo take steps to deter new customers from joining

Energy providers that supply around 1.5 million households have gone out of business in September alone.

Taxes would need to rise if Universal Credit uplift is to stay – minister

Taxes would need to rise if Universal Credit uplift is to stay – minister

It comes as Citizens Advice warned the decision could force 1.5 million working people into hardship this winter.

Pandemic sees drop in sterilisations and vasectomies on the NHS

Pandemic sees drop in sterilisations and vasectomies on the NHS

While both procedures have been in decline, Covid-19 accelerated the drop.

Health officials recommend no change to Northern Ireland Covid rules

Health officials recommend no change to Northern Ireland Covid rules

Ministers are holding their first face-to-face meeting in almost a year at Stormont.

Woman loses High Court challenge over Down’s syndrome abortion law

Woman loses High Court challenge over Down’s syndrome abortion law

Terminations can be allowed up until birth in Down’s syndrome cases.

Harry and Meghan to visit One World Trade Centre

Harry and Meghan to visit One World Trade Centre

The couple, who quit as senior working royals in 2020, are carrying out public appearances together in New York.

‘Relief’ for campaigner after meeting family she helped flee Afghanistan

‘Relief’ for campaigner after meeting family she helped flee Afghanistan

Carolyn Webster said she ‘fell into’ helping Afghan interpreters after sending a tweet in support of their relocation.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More