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‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane

‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane

‘No justification’ in DUP delay in returning to Stormont – Finucane

16 October 2023

The Sinn Fein MP was speaking as DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suggested the next few weeks will be ‘vital’.


Drone pilots warned not to disrupt emergency helicopters

Drone pilots warned not to disrupt emergency helicopters

Drone pilots warned not to disrupt emergency helicopters

16 October 2023

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said five Yorkshire Air Ambulance flights have been disrupted by the flying gadgets in the last 12 months.


Climate tech investment falls by 40% amid economic uncertainty – report

Climate tech investment falls by 40% amid economic uncertainty – report

Climate tech investment falls by 40% amid economic uncertainty – report

16 October 2023

The decrease in investment reflects market conditions more than a deliberate move away from climate tech, PwC said.


Trump ‘wants to give evidence’ at High Court over ‘wholly untrue’ allegations

Trump ‘wants to give evidence’ at High Court over ‘wholly untrue’ allegations

Trump ‘wants to give evidence’ at High Court over ‘wholly untrue’ allegations

16 October 2023

The former US president, 77, is bringing a data protection claim against Orbis Business Intelligence.


Irish deputy premier says everything being done to help Irish citizens in Gaza

Irish deputy premier says everything being done to help Irish citizens in Gaza

Irish deputy premier says everything being done to help Irish citizens in Gaza

16 October 2023

Micheal Martin said a distinction needs to be drawn between Palestinians and Hamas militants.


UK economy in ‘horrible’ bind with no room for tax cuts as recession looms – IFS

UK economy in ‘horrible’ bind with no room for tax cuts as recession looms – IFS

UK economy in ‘horrible’ bind with no room for tax cuts as recession looms – IFS

16 October 2023

Britain is heading towards a recession next year as borrowing costs stay elevated, the IFS warned in its latest Green Budget.


New Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP takes his seat in the House of Commons

New Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP takes his seat in the House of Commons

New Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP takes his seat in the House of Commons

16 October 2023

Michael Shanks, the new MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, has taken his seat after former MP Margaret Ferrier was forced to step down.


Sturgeon gives ‘unequivocal support’ to SNP’s new independence strategy

Sturgeon gives ‘unequivocal support’ to SNP’s new independence strategy

Sturgeon gives ‘unequivocal support’ to SNP’s new independence strategy

16 October 2023

The former Scottish First Minister and SNP leader insisted her visit to the party’s conference did not undermine her successor, Humza Yousaf.


Cup awarded to captain who rescued Titanic survivors goes on display in Belfast

Cup awarded to captain who rescued Titanic survivors goes on display in Belfast

Cup awarded to captain who rescued Titanic survivors goes on display in Belfast

16 October 2023

The Carpathia Loving Cup was presented Sir Arthur Rostron, of the RMS Carpathia, and his crew, who rescued 713 passengers from the stricken Titanic.


Ex-victims’ commissioner reappointed to role for one-year term

Ex-victims’ commissioner reappointed to role for one-year term

Ex-victims’ commissioner reappointed to role for one-year term

16 October 2023

Baroness Helen Newlove, whose husband was killed in 2007, previously held the post between 2013 and 2019.


Bus crashes into Manchester city centre shop

Bus crashes into Manchester city centre shop

Bus crashes into Manchester city centre shop

16 October 2023

Police, fire and ambulance crews were dispatched after reports of the incident in Piccadilly Gardens.


Being in care should be protected characteristic – John Lewis boss to Government

Being in care should be protected characteristic – John Lewis boss to Government

Being in care should be protected characteristic – John Lewis boss to Government

16 October 2023

It came as the retail firm unveiled a new brand, Made With Care, designed by people who have grown up in the care system.


Child sexual abuse material online ‘has doubled since 2019’

Child sexual abuse material online ‘has doubled since 2019’

Child sexual abuse material online ‘has doubled since 2019’

16 October 2023

A new report from campaign group WeProtect Global Alliance has warned of the rise of abuse and online grooming of children.


Cartoonist Steve Bell’s contract with Guardian not renewed after Israel artwork

Cartoonist Steve Bell’s contract with Guardian not renewed after Israel artwork

Cartoonist Steve Bell’s contract with Guardian not renewed after Israel artwork

16 October 2023

The newspaper thanked the artist for being an important part of The Guardian ‘over the past 40 years’.


Chef murdered ex-partner after child taken into care, jury told

Chef murdered ex-partner after child taken into care, jury told

Chef murdered ex-partner after child taken into care, jury told

16 October 2023

Darren Osment, 41, is accused of killing Claire Holland, 32, hours after she was last seen leaving a pub in the centre of Bristol in 2012.


Scaffolder appears in court over trying to move Just Stop Oil protesters

Scaffolder appears in court over trying to move Just Stop Oil protesters

Scaffolder appears in court over trying to move Just Stop Oil protesters

16 October 2023

Louis Grieves was charged after trying to move the protesters out of the way of his van on Blackfriars Bridge.


No 10 says ‘final HS2 decision’ was made at conference despite video

No 10 says ‘final HS2 decision’ was made at conference despite video

No 10 says ‘final HS2 decision’ was made at conference despite video

16 October 2023

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman suggested the recording was merely part of ‘preparatory work’.


Met Police officers accused of racism in stop and search of black sprinter

Met Police officers accused of racism in stop and search of black sprinter

Met Police officers accused of racism in stop and search of black sprinter

16 October 2023

Athletes Ricardo Dos Santos and his partner, Bianca Williams, believe they were racially profiled during an encounter with police in 2020.


Counter-terror officers lead murder probe after man found with fatal injuries

Counter-terror officers lead murder probe after man found with fatal injuries

Counter-terror officers lead murder probe after man found with fatal injuries

16 October 2023

Inquiries into the incident in Hartlepool are continuing.


‘Amazing sight’ as pod of dolphins swim down Cork river at sunset

‘Amazing sight’ as pod of dolphins swim down Cork river at sunset

‘Amazing sight’ as pod of dolphins swim down Cork river at sunset

16 October 2023

Crowds lined the river along George’s Quay and Father Matthew Quay as the dolphins swam by.


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