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Safety risks and failures in mental health settings to be reviewed by Government

Safety risks and failures in mental health settings to be reviewed by Government

Safety risks and failures in mental health settings to be reviewed by Government

23 January 2023

A number of mental health charities and organisations have welcomed the review, declaring it a ‘positive step’.


‘Large gap to be bridged’ over Northern Ireland Protocol, minister warns

‘Large gap to be bridged’ over Northern Ireland Protocol, minister warns

‘Large gap to be bridged’ over Northern Ireland Protocol, minister warns

23 January 2023

Steve Baker said ‘we simply must make progress on the protocol’, adding that he hoped the exchange ‘will be heard in the EU’.


Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘I wish I had never met Jeffrey Epstein’

Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘I wish I had never met Jeffrey Epstein’

Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘I wish I had never met Jeffrey Epstein’

23 January 2023

Maxwell also said she believes Epstein was murdered.


Mother of disabled boy calls for lessons to be learned in maternity care

Mother of disabled boy calls for lessons to be learned in maternity care

Mother of disabled boy calls for lessons to be learned in maternity care

23 January 2023

Adam Cheshire is likely to need care for the rest of his life.


More than 170 arrested as police crack down on serious criminals

More than 170 arrested as police crack down on serious criminals

More than 170 arrested as police crack down on serious criminals

23 January 2023

Thirty knives and weapons were recovered, 40 drugs seized, 66 vehicles taken and £5,700 cash retrieved.


MPs told to consider impact of Stormont deadlock on vulnerable women

MPs told to consider impact of Stormont deadlock on vulnerable women

MPs told to consider impact of Stormont deadlock on vulnerable women

23 January 2023

Northern Ireland affairs committee chairman Simon Hoare claimed some women have turned to criminality and ‘sexual favours’ to pay back paramilitaries.


Irish premier stresses hard border must be avoided as UK-EU talks continue

Irish premier stresses hard border must be avoided as UK-EU talks continue

Irish premier stresses hard border must be avoided as UK-EU talks continue

23 January 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spoke with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak by telephone on Monday.


Government rejects calls from MPs for menopause leave trial

Government rejects calls from MPs for menopause leave trial

Government rejects calls from MPs for menopause leave trial

23 January 2023

Women and Equalities Committee chairwoman Caroline Nokes called it a ‘missed opportunity’ and called on the Government to reconsider.


Households to be paid to cut power use two days in a row as margins remain tight

Households to be paid to cut power use two days in a row as margins remain tight

Households to be paid to cut power use two days in a row as margins remain tight

23 January 2023

The grid has had to take unusual measures to ensure stable supply, but experts say it shows the system is working.


Plans for regional levelling up directors may be dropped, MPs told

Plans for regional levelling up directors may be dropped, MPs told

Plans for regional levelling up directors may be dropped, MPs told

23 January 2023

Levelling Up minister Dehenna Davison said recruitment process is under review as officials admit no appointments may be made.


Firefighter in critical condition after blaze at former department store

Firefighter in critical condition after blaze at former department store

Firefighter in critical condition after blaze at former department store

23 January 2023

The fire broke out in the Jenners building in the centre of Edinburgh on Monday.


Protocol row ‘isn’t rocket science’, says ex-taoiseach in call for solution

Protocol row ‘isn’t rocket science’, says ex-taoiseach in call for solution

Protocol row ‘isn’t rocket science’, says ex-taoiseach in call for solution

23 January 2023

Bertie Ahern was speaking at the Northern Ireland Committee at Westminster on Monday.


Andrew Bridgen apologises to Commons for lobbying breaches

Andrew Bridgen apologises to Commons for lobbying breaches

Andrew Bridgen apologises to Commons for lobbying breaches

23 January 2023

The backbencher should have told ministers and officials about his relationship with Mere Plantations as he made multiple representations.


Parents of Stormont MLA Alex Easton killed in house fire

Parents of Stormont MLA Alex Easton killed in house fire

Parents of Stormont MLA Alex Easton killed in house fire

23 January 2023

Alec and Ann Easton died after the fire at their home in Co Down.


Home Office investigating claims asylum-seeking children ‘kidnapped’ from hotel

Home Office investigating claims asylum-seeking children ‘kidnapped’ from hotel

Home Office investigating claims asylum-seeking children ‘kidnapped’ from hotel

23 January 2023

A Home Office minister confirmed the reports are ‘subject of an investigation’.


Chris Shaw leaves ITN as editorial director after 25 years

Chris Shaw leaves ITN as editorial director after 25 years

Chris Shaw leaves ITN as editorial director after 25 years

23 January 2023

He is leaving to ‘pursue other media interests and artistic challenges’, ITN said.


Builder Redrow to replace gas boilers with heat pumps in new detached homes

Builder Redrow to replace gas boilers with heat pumps in new detached homes

Builder Redrow to replace gas boilers with heat pumps in new detached homes

23 January 2023

The company said it its pledge marks an industry first, as other builders have been slow to commit to moving away from traditional gas boilers.


Woman arrested after man dies following suspected mobility scooter robbery

Woman arrested after man dies following suspected mobility scooter robbery

Woman arrested after man dies following suspected mobility scooter robbery

23 January 2023

Gloucestershire Police believe the victim was the subject of a robbery and his mobility scooter was taken.


Investigators hope new image will help solve 11-year riddle

Investigators hope new image will help solve 11-year riddle

Investigators hope new image will help solve 11-year riddle

23 January 2023

A man was found dead in October 2011, but investigators have not been able to identify him.


Mummified ‘golden boy’ found with 49 amulets to speed journey to afterlife

Mummified ‘golden boy’ found with 49 amulets to speed journey to afterlife

Mummified ‘golden boy’ found with 49 amulets to speed journey to afterlife

23 January 2023

The mummified body of a wealthy Egyptian teenager has been ‘digitally unwrapped’ by scientists.


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