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Zelensky invites Irish premier to visit Ukraine

Zelensky invites Irish premier to visit Ukraine

Zelensky invites Irish premier to visit Ukraine

10 January 2023

The Ukrainian president also extended new year’s wishes to the people of Ireland.


Almost 1,500 ambulance workers in Wales prepare for second strike day

Almost 1,500 ambulance workers in Wales prepare for second strike day

Almost 1,500 ambulance workers in Wales prepare for second strike day

10 January 2023

Paramedics, emergency care assistants, call handlers and other staff will stage a major walkout on Wednesday.


Experts warn over plans to age-check child asylum seekers with X-rays

Experts warn over plans to age-check child asylum seekers with X-rays

Experts warn over plans to age-check child asylum seekers with X-rays

10 January 2023

Then-home secretary Priti Patel said using biological tests would stop grown men seeking asylum while ‘masquerading as children’.


Man threatened to assassinate Nicola Sturgeon in Facebook post, court told

Man threatened to assassinate Nicola Sturgeon in Facebook post, court told

Man threatened to assassinate Nicola Sturgeon in Facebook post, court told

10 January 2023

William Curtis and Philip Mitchell are on trial at the High Court in Glasgow accused of sending threatening and abusive messages on social media.


Harry’s bombshell memoir becomes fastest selling non-fiction book

Harry’s bombshell memoir becomes fastest selling non-fiction book

Harry’s bombshell memoir becomes fastest selling non-fiction book

10 January 2023

The Duke of Sussex’s autobiography Spare went on sale around the world on Tuesday.


Conservative MPs express frustration at time limit introduced on stamp duty cut

Conservative MPs express frustration at time limit introduced on stamp duty cut

Conservative MPs express frustration at time limit introduced on stamp duty cut

10 January 2023

Treasury minister Victoria Atkins said the UK Government must adopt a ‘fiscally responsible’ approach while it supports businesses and people.


Data sharing progress between EU and UK hailed as ‘significant building block’

Data sharing progress between EU and UK hailed as ‘significant building block’

Data sharing progress between EU and UK hailed as ‘significant building block’

10 January 2023

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris met European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic in London


Harry’s ITV interview airs in 77 territories around the world

Harry’s ITV interview airs in 77 territories around the world

Harry’s ITV interview airs in 77 territories around the world

10 January 2023

Harry: The Interview saw the duke sit down with ITV journalist Tom Bradby to discuss some of the key revelations from the memoir.


Commentator jokes dog who went viral has released a Prince Harry-style book

Commentator jokes dog who went viral has released a Prince Harry-style book

Commentator jokes dog who went viral has released a Prince Harry-style book

10 January 2023

The book ‘Second’ is apparently Mabel’s account of competing with Ollie, and her life with sports commentator Andrew Cotter.


Ukraine cannot win back territory without Western tanks, say officials

Ukraine cannot win back territory without Western tanks, say officials

Ukraine cannot win back territory without Western tanks, say officials

10 January 2023

The UK Government is considering supplying the Ukrainians with British Army Challenger 2 main battle tanks.


SDLP to propose speaker election amendment in bid to restore Assembly sittings

SDLP to propose speaker election amendment in bid to restore Assembly sittings

SDLP to propose speaker election amendment in bid to restore Assembly sittings

10 January 2023

The party said the procedural change would ‘end the one-party veto that has frustrated the democratic wishes of the people of Northern Ireland’.


Rare Bible sells for £20,000 at Belfast auction house

Rare Bible sells for £20,000 at Belfast auction house

Rare Bible sells for £20,000 at Belfast auction house

10 January 2023

The Geneva Bible, which dates back to 1615, sold for almost twice the estimate.


‘Independent Scotland would donate peers to UK as parting gift,’ SNP MP jokes

‘Independent Scotland would donate peers to UK as parting gift,’ SNP MP jokes

‘Independent Scotland would donate peers to UK as parting gift,’ SNP MP jokes

10 January 2023

Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart made the irreverent suggestion as MPs debated reform of Westminster’s upper house.


Flood warnings issued across Britain amid ‘persistent heavy rain’ and 50mph wind

Flood warnings issued across Britain amid ‘persistent heavy rain’ and 50mph wind

Flood warnings issued across Britain amid ‘persistent heavy rain’ and 50mph wind

10 January 2023

The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings for wind and rain spanning from Tuesday to Thursday evening.


Mark Cavendish robbery trial hears accused ‘was stabbed in leg months earlier’

Mark Cavendish robbery trial hears accused ‘was stabbed in leg months earlier’

Mark Cavendish robbery trial hears accused ‘was stabbed in leg months earlier’

10 January 2023

Two men deny robbery at the Olympic cyclist’s home in Ongar, Essex, in November 2021.


Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM to agree closer defence links at Tower of London

Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM to agree closer defence links at Tower of London

Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM to agree closer defence links at Tower of London

10 January 2023

The leaders will sign a reciprocal access agreement, allowing the UK and Japan to deploy forces in one another’s countries.


What are the Government’s proposals for minimum service levels during strikes?

What are the Government’s proposals for minimum service levels during strikes?

What are the Government’s proposals for minimum service levels during strikes?

10 January 2023

The new Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill gives the Government the power to ensure unions provide essential cover


12,000 cancer patients waiting more than three months for treatment

12,000 cancer patients waiting more than three months for treatment

12,000 cancer patients waiting more than three months for treatment

10 January 2023

The HSJ said that while the number of patients waiting two months for cancer care had fallen, the number waiting three months had risen.


Health Secretary does not rule out plan to backdate next year’s NHS pay offer

Health Secretary does not rule out plan to backdate next year’s NHS pay offer

Health Secretary does not rule out plan to backdate next year’s NHS pay offer

10 January 2023

Steve Barclay, who spent part of Monday meeting trade union officials, described the discussions as ‘productive’ during a visit to a London hospital.


Households urged to save water in winter as poll shows people underestimate use

Households urged to save water in winter as poll shows people underestimate use

Households urged to save water in winter as poll shows people underestimate use

10 January 2023

Water UK is running its national summer campaign through the winter for the first time after last year’s drought.


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