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Acceptance of mother and baby home inquiry proposals a ‘watershed moment’

Acceptance of mother and baby home inquiry proposals a ‘watershed moment’

A redress package for survivors of the institutions is among a series of proposals to be implemented by the Stormont Executive.

Twelve children and one adult taken to hospital after school ceiling collapses

Twelve children and one adult taken to hospital after school ceiling collapses

The private school is ‘working closely with the authorities’ to understand the cause of the incident.

Liverpool hospital blast declared terrorist attack as taxi driver hailed a hero

Liverpool hospital blast declared terrorist attack as taxi driver hailed a hero

Police said the motive for the attack is unclear.

Stephen Port detective ‘thought victims could be drug addicts due to appearance’

Stephen Port detective ‘thought victims could be drug addicts due to appearance’

Detective Sergeant Peter Sweetman said Jack Taylor – Port’s fourth and final victim – had the ‘stature and appearance’ of someone who might use drugs.

Tamara Ecclestone ‘so scared’ after home ransacked in Britain’s biggest burglary

Tamara Ecclestone ‘so scared’ after home ransacked in Britain’s biggest burglary

The court heard statements from victims of three raids in London including one on the home of the socialite that netted £25m of cash and jewellery.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital taxi explosion: What we know so far

Liverpool Women’s Hospital taxi explosion: What we know so far

The driver of the taxi, named locally as David Perry, managed to escape and has since been released from hospital.

Praise heaped on taxi driver who escaped Liverpool blast

Praise heaped on taxi driver who escaped Liverpool blast

A man named locally as David Perry was credited for his bravery by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Rents ‘rising at fastest pace in 13 years’

Rents ‘rising at fastest pace in 13 years’

Across the UK, rents were 4.6% higher than a year earlier at £968 per month on average, Zoopla said.

Children taken to hospital after school ceiling collapses in Dulwich

Children taken to hospital after school ceiling collapses in Dulwich

A number of people were treated on the scene for minor injuries.

Raising marriage age to 18 in Northern Ireland goes to public consultation

Raising marriage age to 18 in Northern Ireland goes to public consultation

The public are also being asked about putting belief marriages, overseen by humanists, on an equal legal footing to religious marriage.

Children carried ashore and jet-ski recovered as Channel crossings to UK resume

Children carried ashore and jet-ski recovered as Channel crossings to UK resume

A toddler wrapped in a light blue hoodie looked around at border officials as he was carried ashore in the arms of a woman.

Covid contracts drive Serco to bumper profits and revenues

Covid contracts drive Serco to bumper profits and revenues

The company saw shares rise after it upgraded its performance guidance on Monday, as it also benefited from increased immigration work.

Second jabs encouraged for 16 and 17-year-olds with experts confident of safety

Second jabs encouraged for 16 and 17-year-olds with experts confident of safety

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said he had accepted JCVI advice to offer a second dose of Pfizer to all young people in this age group.

Christmas tree made of 364,481 bricks goes on display at Legoland

Christmas tree made of 364,481 bricks goes on display at Legoland

Visitors will be able to see the tree at the Windsor park from November 27.

Stormont told to revisit Covid certs amid warning of health system ‘on the edge’

Stormont told to revisit Covid certs amid warning of health system ‘on the edge’

Ambulances were diverted away from Craigavon Area Hospital on Sunday night after the emergency department became overwhelmed with patients.

Young women ‘must save an extra £185,000 to reach same retirement income as men’

Young women ‘must save an extra £185,000 to reach same retirement income as men’

Lower pay and longer life expectancies which can also lead to higher care costs are behind the shortfall, according to Scottish Widows.

‘Cheap, cynical and disdainful’ driver jailed for running over woman

‘Cheap, cynical and disdainful’ driver jailed for running over woman

James Martin, 27, drove away with Stella Frew hanging on to the side of his van.

Liverpool hospital blast declared terrorist attack but ‘motive unclear’

Liverpool hospital blast declared terrorist attack but ‘motive unclear’

The man who died in the blast made the improvised explosive device.

Over-40s called for Covid-19 booster in bid to save Christmas

Over-40s called for Covid-19 booster in bid to save Christmas

Those coming forward will be offered a Pfizer or Moderna booster jab as officials warned of a ‘bumpy few months ahead’.

Johnson: Boosters are best protection against coronavirus ‘blizzard’ this winter

Johnson: Boosters are best protection against coronavirus ‘blizzard’ this winter

Boris Johnson said there was a ‘storm of infection’ swirling in Europe as the Government extended the booster jabs programme.

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