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Matheson focused on ‘very important’ job, says cabinet colleague

Matheson focused on ‘very important’ job, says cabinet colleague

Matheson focused on ‘very important’ job, says cabinet colleague

21 November 2023

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon was asked about the Health Secretary as she launched an independence prospectus paper.


Gerry Adams ‘trying to stop any attempt to establish links to Provisional IRA’

Gerry Adams ‘trying to stop any attempt to establish links to Provisional IRA’

Gerry Adams ‘trying to stop any attempt to establish links to Provisional IRA’

21 November 2023

Three mainline bombing victims have sued the former Sinn Fein president and the Provisional IRA for ‘nominal’ damages.


Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts

Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts

Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts

21 November 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned that some of the UK’s top websites face enforcement action if they did not make changes.


The way Boris Johnson made decisions was ‘unique’ – Sir Chris Whitty

The way Boris Johnson made decisions was ‘unique’ – Sir Chris Whitty

The way Boris Johnson made decisions was ‘unique’ – Sir Chris Whitty

21 November 2023

England’s chief medical officer has been giving evidence to the UK’s public inquiry into Covid-19.


Downing Street criticised over Irish flag on post about Northern Ireland

Downing Street criticised over Irish flag on post about Northern Ireland

Downing Street criticised over Irish flag on post about Northern Ireland

21 November 2023

Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie said it is the latest incident which demonstrates Downing Street ‘doesn’t understand’ Northern Ireland.


Parents jailed after death of four-month-old son

Parents jailed after death of four-month-old son

Parents jailed after death of four-month-old son

21 November 2023

Reece Kelly has been sentenced to life imprisonment and Georgia Wright jailed for three years following the death of Dallas Kelly.


Harry’s lawyers to ask ministers for permission to use Leveson documents

Harry’s lawyers to ask ministers for permission to use Leveson documents

Harry’s lawyers to ask ministers for permission to use Leveson documents

21 November 2023

The Duke of Sussex is suing the publisher of the Daily Mail over allegations of unlawful information gathering.


What to expect in Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

What to expect in Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

What to expect in Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement

21 November 2023

Wednesday’s statement could set the scene for a general election in 2024.


Money For Something: Dire Straits frontman to auction 120 guitars for charity

Money For Something: Dire Straits frontman to auction 120 guitars for charity

Money For Something: Dire Straits frontman to auction 120 guitars for charity

21 November 2023

He said it is time for the instruments to have ‘new adventures’.


Ministers urged to review impact of ‘extreme trans rights activism’

Ministers urged to review impact of ‘extreme trans rights activism’

Ministers urged to review impact of ‘extreme trans rights activism’

21 November 2023

SNP MP Joanna Cherry called on the Government to condemn ‘violence and intimidation’ against women by trans rights campaigners.


Pharmacists face ‘anger and aggression from patients over medicine shortages’

Pharmacists face ‘anger and aggression from patients over medicine shortages’

Pharmacists face ‘anger and aggression from patients over medicine shortages’

21 November 2023

A medicine shortage is a ‘real problem’, Dr Leyla Hannbeck has told MPs.


First Minister calls on UK Government to recognise Palestinian state

First Minister calls on UK Government to recognise Palestinian state

First Minister calls on UK Government to recognise Palestinian state

21 November 2023

Humza Yousaf also sent a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to back the calls.


Ex-Royal Marine begins solo ski record attempt across Antarctica

Ex-Royal Marine begins solo ski record attempt across Antarctica

Ex-Royal Marine begins solo ski record attempt across Antarctica

21 November 2023

On Monday Sam Cox officially started the trek which will take two and a half months to complete and cover more than 2,000km.


Belfast Grand Central Station due to transform often forgotten area of city

Belfast Grand Central Station due to transform often forgotten area of city

Belfast Grand Central Station due to transform often forgotten area of city

21 November 2023

The new transport hub, set to open in 2024, will be accompanied by a larger redevelopment of the Weavers Cross area.


Shoplifters to ‘face full force of the law’ if Christmas retail staff attacked

Shoplifters to ‘face full force of the law’ if Christmas retail staff attacked

Shoplifters to ‘face full force of the law’ if Christmas retail staff attacked

21 November 2023

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk told MPs that anyone who assaults a shop worker in the lead up to Christmas will face the consequences.


Almost half of homeowners have had parking problems with neighbour – survey

Almost half of homeowners have had parking problems with neighbour – survey

Almost half of homeowners have had parking problems with neighbour – survey

21 November 2023

Some 48% of respondents to a poll for Churchill Motor Insurance said neighbours have blocked access to their allocated parking space.


Pupils at single-sex schools encouraged to mix more after sexual abuse campaign

Pupils at single-sex schools encouraged to mix more after sexual abuse campaign

Pupils at single-sex schools encouraged to mix more after sexual abuse campaign

21 November 2023

Many girls’ schools have increased their collaboration with local boys’ schools to ensure pupils are not only mixing at social events like discos.


Sunak looking at further ways to curb immigration

Sunak looking at further ways to curb immigration

Sunak looking at further ways to curb immigration

21 November 2023

Official immigration statistics this week could add to Rishi Sunak’s headaches about controlling the UK’s borders.


Bank of England governor warns UK inflation threat being ‘underestimated’

Bank of England governor warns UK inflation threat being ‘underestimated’

Bank of England governor warns UK inflation threat being ‘underestimated’

21 November 2023

Andrew Bailey said the Bank’s decision-makers are more concerned about the persistence of inflation than the financial markets appear to be.


Toyota SUV ads banned for condoning driving ‘with no regard for environmental impact’

Toyota SUV ads banned for condoning driving ‘with no regard for environmental impact’

Toyota SUV ads banned for condoning driving ‘with no regard for environmental impact’

21 November 2023

The video and poster showed groups of Toyota Hilux SUVs being driven across various natural environments.


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