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Ireland’s president condemns ‘propaganda campaign’ against UN over Gaza

Ireland’s president condemns ‘propaganda campaign’ against UN over Gaza

Michael D Higgins urged other countries to ’emulate Ireland’s example’ and increase aid funding to UNRWA.

Geri Horner attends Commonwealth Service after F1 boss husband faced allegations

Geri Horner attends Commonwealth Service after F1 boss husband faced allegations

The Spice Girl’s appearance at the service comes days after she was seen by her husband’s side in Saudi Arabia for the F1 race in Jeddah.

Food labels to help consumers buy ‘high quality’ British products under plans

Food labels to help consumers buy ‘high quality’ British products under plans

Environment Secretary Steve Barclay said the plans would not only help shoppers but ensure British farmers received the ‘recognition they deserve’.

Video captures moment drink driver caused motorway crash

Video captures moment drink driver caused motorway crash

Nilen Chauhan, 27, was driving a VW Polo when he hit the back of a Mitsubishi L200, flipping the other vehicle over on the A14 in Cambridgeshire.

More Send pupils and lack of resources ‘systemic problem’ in schools, MPs told

More Send pupils and lack of resources ‘systemic problem’ in schools, MPs told

Labour MP Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge) said that schools were struggling under the pressure of students with additional needs, and lack of staff.

US and Ireland must dedicate themselves to peace in Gaza, says Varadkar

US and Ireland must dedicate themselves to peace in Gaza, says Varadkar

Irish premier Leo Varadkar made the comments as part of his first public speech during a week-long visit for St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the US.

Legacy Act has caused ‘huge problems’ in justice system – Naomi Long

Legacy Act has caused ‘huge problems’ in justice system – Naomi Long

The Justice Minister said families seeking answers over deaths deserve to be ‘treated with more respect and dignity’.

Prince of Wales makes first public appearance since edited photo controversy

Prince of Wales makes first public appearance since edited photo controversy

William attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey alongside the Queen.

Shrinking proportion of comprehensive cover policies ‘fully cover windscreens’

Shrinking proportion of comprehensive cover policies ‘fully cover windscreens’

Some people may simply look at the overall price and not realise that windscreen cover is excluded, Defaqto is warning.

Shells from Captain Cook’s third voyage ‘lost for 40 years’ are saved from skip

Shells from Captain Cook’s third voyage ‘lost for 40 years’ are saved from skip

The collection, containing more than 200 specimens including an extinct species, is to go on public display for the first time in more than 100 years.

Tributes paid to RAF technician killed in Aberdeenshire road crash

Tributes paid to RAF technician killed in Aberdeenshire road crash

Corporal David Thorne, 43, was described by colleagues as ‘selfless’ and had been recently selected for promotion.

Spike in midwives seeking support could be down to Letby case, charity says

Spike in midwives seeking support could be down to Letby case, charity says

Calls from midwives to The Laura Hyde Foundation increased by 119% last year.

Young adults urged to get MMR jabs amid rising cases

Young adults urged to get MMR jabs amid rising cases

The NHS is writing to young adults in the West Midlands, Manchester and London.

Gordon Brown: Treasury must leave ‘comfort zone’ to ‘break out’ of low growth

Gordon Brown: Treasury must leave ‘comfort zone’ to ‘break out’ of low growth

He joined fellow former prime minister Sir John Major in calling for government reform.

Boris Johnson branded ‘scatty, incoherent and rambling’ in key pandemic meetings

Boris Johnson branded ‘scatty, incoherent and rambling’ in key pandemic meetings

Vaughan Gething, the Welsh health minister during the pandemic, criticised the former PM’s handling of briefings, at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Drivers urged to ignore satnavs to prevent gridlock during M25 closure

Drivers urged to ignore satnavs to prevent gridlock during M25 closure

A five-mile stretch of the motorway in Surrey will be closed this weekend.

Constance Marten planned to pay someone to smuggle her baby abroad, court told

Constance Marten planned to pay someone to smuggle her baby abroad, court told

The aristocrat, 36, and her partner Mark Gordon, 49, are on trial after baby Victoria died last year.

Robertson hits out at UK’s ‘increasingly interventionist approach’ to devolution

Robertson hits out at UK’s ‘increasingly interventionist approach’ to devolution

Scottish External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson said that devolution was now ‘under threat as never before’ because of the UK Government.

Heat pump launched with monthly payment plan in latest bid to take on gas

Heat pump launched with monthly payment plan in latest bid to take on gas

Swedish company Aira says its air source heat pump can save 25% on a gas boiler, and comes with a 15-year comfort guarantee.

Three arrested after red paint sprayed on Scottish Parliament

Three arrested after red paint sprayed on Scottish Parliament

This Is Rigged are calling on the Scottish Government to create community food hubs.

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