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Covid-19 inquiry ‘an opportunity for candour’ from Stormont leaders

Covid-19 inquiry ‘an opportunity for candour’ from Stormont leaders

Covid-19 inquiry ‘an opportunity for candour’ from Stormont leaders

30 April 2024

The UK-wide inquiry’s hearings in Belfast will run for three weeks.


Simon Harris: ‘Legitimate expectation’ Irish-UK migration deal will be honoured

Simon Harris: ‘Legitimate expectation’ Irish-UK migration deal will be honoured

Simon Harris: ‘Legitimate expectation’ Irish-UK migration deal will be honoured

30 April 2024

The Irish premier called for a sense of calm and said everyone needed ‘to take a deep breath and just be very factual’.


Generation of children having lives blighted by homelessness, warns charity

Generation of children having lives blighted by homelessness, warns charity

Generation of children having lives blighted by homelessness, warns charity

30 April 2024

There were 145,800 children in temporary accommodation as of the end of December last year.


King named Cancer Research UK patron as he resumes public-facing duties

King named Cancer Research UK patron as he resumes public-facing duties

King named Cancer Research UK patron as he resumes public-facing duties

30 April 2024

Charles has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February.


Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne to arrive in Southampton

Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne to arrive in Southampton

Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne to arrive in Southampton

30 April 2024

The 3,000-passenger liner is due to dock in her home port on Tuesday night.


Home-buyer mortgage approvals jump to highest level since September 2022

Home-buyer mortgage approvals jump to highest level since September 2022

Home-buyer mortgage approvals jump to highest level since September 2022

30 April 2024

Home sales across the UK also increased in March, for the third month in a row.


Shrieks and screams as sword-wielding man arrested following Hainault stabbings

Shrieks and screams as sword-wielding man arrested following Hainault stabbings

Shrieks and screams as sword-wielding man arrested following Hainault stabbings

30 April 2024

Five people were taken to hospital following the incident.


College offers Taylor Swift course for parents ahead of sold-out gigs

College offers Taylor Swift course for parents ahead of sold-out gigs

College offers Taylor Swift course for parents ahead of sold-out gigs

30 April 2024

The US star will perform at Murrayfield Stadium on June 7, 8 and 9.


Tory defector ‘never asked’ about NHS concerns, says Health Secretary

Tory defector ‘never asked’ about NHS concerns, says Health Secretary

Tory defector ‘never asked’ about NHS concerns, says Health Secretary

30 April 2024

Dan Poulter defected to Labour citing ‘mismanagement’ of the NHS by his former party.


John Swinney: SNP veteran tipped for top job

John Swinney: SNP veteran tipped for top job

John Swinney: SNP veteran tipped for top job

30 April 2024

The longest-serving deputy first minister has said he is ‘actively considering’ running for SNP leader.


Kate Forbes: The former leadership contender tipped to take the leap again

Kate Forbes: The former leadership contender tipped to take the leap again

Kate Forbes: The former leadership contender tipped to take the leap again

30 April 2024

Kate Forbes narrowly missed out on leadership last year, but it is unclear whether she will throw her name into the mix again this time.


Families hail ‘important day’ as Covid-19 Inquiry begins hearing in Belfast

Families hail ‘important day’ as Covid-19 Inquiry begins hearing in Belfast

Families hail ‘important day’ as Covid-19 Inquiry begins hearing in Belfast

30 April 2024

A number of bereaved family members gathered outside the Clayton Hotel in Belfast holding photographs of their loved ones ahead of the first hearing.


Man with sword arrested after stabbings and attacks on police officers

Man with sword arrested after stabbings and attacks on police officers

Man with sword arrested after stabbings and attacks on police officers

30 April 2024

The Met said they were called to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house at around 7am on Tuesday.


Telegraph back up for sale after Abu Dhabi-backed fund pulls takeover deal

Telegraph back up for sale after Abu Dhabi-backed fund pulls takeover deal

Telegraph back up for sale after Abu Dhabi-backed fund pulls takeover deal

30 April 2024

RedBird IMI agreed a deal last year, but faced fierce criticism from politicians.


Starmer says transgender issues need to be handled with ‘respect and dignity’

Starmer says transgender issues need to be handled with ‘respect and dignity’

Starmer says transgender issues need to be handled with ‘respect and dignity’

30 April 2024

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said ‘as a country, we’re a pretty reasonable and tolerant bunch’.


Police name murder victim after human remains found in nature reserve

Police name murder victim after human remains found in nature reserve

Police name murder victim after human remains found in nature reserve

30 April 2024

Greater Manchester detectives believe the torso found in Kersal Dale Wetlands, near Salford, was that of 67-year-old Stuart Everett.


‘Critical incident’ declared amid reports of Tube station stabbings

‘Critical incident’ declared amid reports of Tube station stabbings

‘Critical incident’ declared amid reports of Tube station stabbings

30 April 2024

Wes Streeting, shadow health secretary and MP for Ilford North, said the emergency services are responding and one male has been detained.


Biological sex ‘must be respected’ in NHS, says Health Secretary

Biological sex ‘must be respected’ in NHS, says Health Secretary

Biological sex ‘must be respected’ in NHS, says Health Secretary

30 April 2024

The Government has announced proposed changes to the NHS Constitution.


Post-Brexit border checks to begin despite warnings of higher food prices

Post-Brexit border checks to begin despite warnings of higher food prices

Post-Brexit border checks to begin despite warnings of higher food prices

30 April 2024

Importers have warned the new checks could see prices rise and business confidence fall.


Art Fund Museum Of The Year shortlist announced

Art Fund Museum Of The Year shortlist announced

Art Fund Museum Of The Year shortlist announced

30 April 2024

The winning museum will be announced during a ceremony at the National Gallery on July 10 and will receive a £120,000 prize.


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