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DUP leader sets up panel to inform deliberations on Windsor Framework deal

DUP leader sets up panel to inform deliberations on Windsor Framework deal

DUP leader sets up panel to inform deliberations on Windsor Framework deal

06 March 2023

Former DUP leaders and Stormont first ministers Dame Arlene Foster and Peter Robinson are among those who will sit on the new panel.


Transport Secretary has ‘frank conversation’ with boss of struggling train firm

Transport Secretary has ‘frank conversation’ with boss of struggling train firm

Transport Secretary has ‘frank conversation’ with boss of struggling train firm

06 March 2023

TransPennine Express passengers have suffered from widespread delays and cancellations over the past year.


Tony’s Law update will empower judges to hand out toughest jail terms to abusers

Tony’s Law update will empower judges to hand out toughest jail terms to abusers

Tony’s Law update will empower judges to hand out toughest jail terms to abusers

06 March 2023

The update will come into effect from April 1 and follows sentencing changes under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courrts Act 2022.


Rising support for euthanasia and divorce marks UK as socially liberal – study

Rising support for euthanasia and divorce marks UK as socially liberal – study

Rising support for euthanasia and divorce marks UK as socially liberal – study

06 March 2023

The share of the British public who think euthanasia is justifiable more than doubled between 1981 and 2022, says a study from Kings College London.


UK will only join EU Horizon scheme on ‘favourable terms’ – Science Secretary

UK will only join EU Horizon scheme on ‘favourable terms’ – Science Secretary

UK will only join EU Horizon scheme on ‘favourable terms’ – Science Secretary

06 March 2023

Scientists were hopeful the new Northern Ireland Protocol deal could pave the way for Britain to access the research programme.


Police ‘sorry’ Wayne Couzens was not caught before killing Sarah Everard

Police ‘sorry’ Wayne Couzens was not caught before killing Sarah Everard

Police ‘sorry’ Wayne Couzens was not caught before killing Sarah Everard

06 March 2023

The sexual predator was finally brought to justice for flashing at three women over a four-month period.


Tributes paid to three killed in car crash

Tributes paid to three killed in car crash

Tributes paid to three killed in car crash

06 March 2023

Eve Smith, 21, Darcy Ross, 21 and Rafel Jeanne, 24, died in the accident while Sophie Russon, 20, and Shane Loughlin, 32, were injured.


‘Natural’ to feel shock at shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, says judge

‘Natural’ to feel shock at shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, says judge

‘Natural’ to feel shock at shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, says judge

06 March 2023

Thomas Cashman denies the murder of Olivia, the attempted murder of Joseph Nee and the wounding with intent of Olivia’s mother, Cheryl Korbel.


Tate Liverpool to undergo £29.7 million refurbishment

Tate Liverpool to undergo £29.7 million refurbishment

Tate Liverpool to undergo £29.7 million refurbishment

06 March 2023

The gallery described its plans as a ‘major reimagining’ of the space.


Prisoner Bronson tells parole hearing he is an ‘angel’ compared with past self

Prisoner Bronson tells parole hearing he is an ‘angel’ compared with past self

Prisoner Bronson tells parole hearing he is an ‘angel’ compared with past self

06 March 2023

The notorious 70-year-old inmate is making his latest bid to be freed from jail.


New funding for space projects using Moon’s resources and nuclear power

New funding for space projects using Moon’s resources and nuclear power

New funding for space projects using Moon’s resources and nuclear power

06 March 2023

The projects could revolutionise the ability to journey deeper into space.


Kate Forbes: I know challenge of returning to work after maternity leave

Kate Forbes: I know challenge of returning to work after maternity leave

Kate Forbes: I know challenge of returning to work after maternity leave

06 March 2023

Speaking during a visit to meet female entrepreneurs in Kilmarnock, the SNP leadership hopeful spoke of juggling her campaign with motherhood.


Would-be first ministers urged to put public services ‘top of the list’

Would-be first ministers urged to put public services ‘top of the list’

Would-be first ministers urged to put public services ‘top of the list’

06 March 2023

Union leaders at Unison made the plea in an open letter to the three candidates running to replace Nicola Sturgeon.


£76m in forgotten accounts to help with living costs and energy-saving projects

£76m in forgotten accounts to help with living costs and energy-saving projects

£76m in forgotten accounts to help with living costs and energy-saving projects

06 March 2023

The Dormant Assets Scheme unlocks money from forgotten bank and building society accounts.


Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens jailed for flashing at women

Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens jailed for flashing at women

Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens jailed for flashing at women

06 March 2023

Victims of the former Metropolitan Police officer said he could have been stopped if their reports had been taken more seriously.


Who is Tony Danker, the CBI boss who has stepped aside?

Who is Tony Danker, the CBI boss who has stepped aside?

Who is Tony Danker, the CBI boss who has stepped aside?

06 March 2023

As director general he championed green investment, the inclusion of women at the top, and reform of the UK’s expensive child care system.


Health negotiations ‘do not mean the dispute is over’, says union

Health negotiations ‘do not mean the dispute is over’, says union

Health negotiations ‘do not mean the dispute is over’, says union

06 March 2023

Unions have agreed to postpone strike action during talks with the Government.


Emmeline Pankhurst immortalised by Madame Tussauds for International Women’s Day

Emmeline Pankhurst immortalised by Madame Tussauds for International Women’s Day

Emmeline Pankhurst immortalised by Madame Tussauds for International Women’s Day

06 March 2023

A number of modern-day activists, including Florence Given, joined Madame Tussauds to discuss Suffragette and her work.


Ahern calls for dialogue with paramilitaries ahead of peace deal anniversary

Ahern calls for dialogue with paramilitaries ahead of peace deal anniversary

Ahern calls for dialogue with paramilitaries ahead of peace deal anniversary

06 March 2023

Former Irish premier Bertie Ahern has called for continuing dialogue with paramilitary groups 25 years on from the Good Friday Agreement.


UK ammunition stockpile ‘dangerously low’ because of Ukraine war, say MPs

UK ammunition stockpile ‘dangerously low’ because of Ukraine war, say MPs

UK ammunition stockpile ‘dangerously low’ because of Ukraine war, say MPs

06 March 2023

The Commons Defence Committee called for a plan to rebuild supplies.


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