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Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework

Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework

Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework

22 March 2023

The SDLP leader said the benefits of the framework outweighed concerns over how the Stormont brake would operate in practice.


Starmer promises plans to cut violent crime and increase trust in policing

Starmer promises plans to cut violent crime and increase trust in policing

Starmer promises plans to cut violent crime and increase trust in policing

22 March 2023

Sir Keir Starmer will pledge to tackle violence against women and girls with specialist rape units and domestic abuse advisers.


Nature should be prioritised in public decision-making and farming, says panel

Nature should be prioritised in public decision-making and farming, says panel

Nature should be prioritised in public decision-making and farming, says panel

22 March 2023

A citizens’ assembly of 100 people has set out a list of urgent recommendations for the recovery of nature in the UK.


Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs

Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs

Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs

22 March 2023

Proposals by the College of Policing would see police forces no longer automatically name people charged with some crimes, including child sex abuse.


Surprise inflation jump ‘wipes out flexibility for Bank on interest rates’

Surprise inflation jump ‘wipes out flexibility for Bank on interest rates’

Surprise inflation jump ‘wipes out flexibility for Bank on interest rates’

22 March 2023

The unexpected jump in UK inflation in February could make it harder for the Bank to justify pausing its prolonged cycle of rate hikes, say experts.


Afghanistan Inquiry: Who is Lord Justice Haddon-Cave?

Afghanistan Inquiry: Who is Lord Justice Haddon-Cave?

Afghanistan Inquiry: Who is Lord Justice Haddon-Cave?

22 March 2023

The 67-year-old will be leading the investigation into alleged unlawful killings by British Armed Forces.


Fever-Tree to raise prices after glass bottle costs rocket

Fever-Tree to raise prices after glass bottle costs rocket

Fever-Tree to raise prices after glass bottle costs rocket

22 March 2023

The tonic and mixer maker said it will pass ‘some’ of its inflationary pressure onto customers through higher pricing.


Johnson partygate probe: What have we learned and what comes next?

Johnson partygate probe: What have we learned and what comes next?

Johnson partygate probe: What have we learned and what comes next?

22 March 2023

Boris Johnson will fight for his political future when he appears before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday.


Sunak facing rebellion from Tory hardliners over Stormont brake deal

Sunak facing rebellion from Tory hardliners over Stormont brake deal

Sunak facing rebellion from Tory hardliners over Stormont brake deal

22 March 2023

The European Research Group of Tory MPs said it is ‘strongly recommending’ its members to oppose the regulations.


Johnson warned he risks looking like ‘pound shop Farage’ with Brexit opposition

Johnson warned he risks looking like ‘pound shop Farage’ with Brexit opposition

Johnson warned he risks looking like ‘pound shop Farage’ with Brexit opposition

22 March 2023

The former prime minister has said he plans to vote against the Stormont brake element of Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework.


Nearly one in five people find everyday sounds intolerable, study suggests

Nearly one in five people find everyday sounds intolerable, study suggests

Nearly one in five people find everyday sounds intolerable, study suggests

22 March 2023

The condition is known as misophonia, and is a strong negative reaction to common sounds, which are usually made by other people.


Cabinet Secretary says he did not tell Johnson all Covid guidance was followed

Cabinet Secretary says he did not tell Johnson all Covid guidance was followed

Cabinet Secretary says he did not tell Johnson all Covid guidance was followed

22 March 2023

The former prime minister has insisted it was not ‘reckless’ to rely on the advice of his senior officials.


‘Fifth of UK hospitals cancelled operations’ during three days of 2022 heatwave

‘Fifth of UK hospitals cancelled operations’ during three days of 2022 heatwave

‘Fifth of UK hospitals cancelled operations’ during three days of 2022 heatwave

22 March 2023

The findings are based on surveys from surgeons, anaesthetists and critical care doctors working during the heatwave from July 16-19 2022.


Cash savings rates have improved but still cannot beat inflation, says website

Cash savings rates have improved but still cannot beat inflation, says website

Cash savings rates have improved but still cannot beat inflation, says website

22 March 2023

Savers coming off a one-year fixed bond or Isa will notice that the equivalent rates are now much higher, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.


Afghanistan law-breakers should be referred to authorities – inquiry chairman

Afghanistan law-breakers should be referred to authorities – inquiry chairman

Afghanistan law-breakers should be referred to authorities – inquiry chairman

22 March 2023

Lord Justice Haddon-Cave said the allegations against the UK armed forces are ‘extremely serious’.


How worried should we be over the shock rise in inflation?

How worried should we be over the shock rise in inflation?

How worried should we be over the shock rise in inflation?

22 March 2023

The Office for National Statistics data defied forecasts for a drop to 9.9% last month, instead revealing a rise back up to 10.4%.


Mental health services failing to take account of menopause, says watchdog

Mental health services failing to take account of menopause, says watchdog

22 March 2023

Women are frequently prescribed antidepressants when hormone replacement therapy may be more appropriate, a report has suggested.


Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

Johnson’s former PPS admits ‘bring your own booze’ invite was ‘inappropriate’

22 March 2023

Martin Reynolds sent an email inviting No 10 staff to ‘socially distanced drinks’ in the Downing Street garden while Covid restrictions were in force.


Resolve disputes through talking not court, separating couples told under plans

Resolve disputes through talking not court, separating couples told under plans

Resolve disputes through talking not court, separating couples told under plans

22 March 2023

Cases involving allegations or a history of domestic violence would not be included in the mandatory mediation proposals.


More than a third of UK flights delayed in 2022

More than a third of UK flights delayed in 2022

More than a third of UK flights delayed in 2022

22 March 2023

The Civil Aviation Authority said an ‘unacceptable’ 37% of flights were at least 15 minutes late in 2022.


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