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Simon Coveney says he ‘deeply regrets’ Truss legislation to disapply parts of protocol
Simon Coveney says he ‘deeply regrets’ Truss legislation to disapply parts of protocol
17 May 2022
The Minister for Foreign Affairs said this course of action by the British government was ‘of great concern’.
Walking With The Wounded to light Jubilee beacons on UK’s four highest peaks
Walking With The Wounded to light Jubilee beacons on UK’s four highest peaks
17 May 2022
The beacons will be set ablaze on Scafell Pike, Mount Snowdon, Ben Nevis and Slieve Donard on June 2.
Ex-footballer Joey Beauchamp took own life following battle with depression
Ex-footballer Joey Beauchamp took own life following battle with depression
17 May 2022
Mr Beauchamp, who made more than 400 appearances for Oxford United, died in February after turning down support from mental health services.
Gold medal-winning curler quits full-time sport after success in Beijing
Gold medal-winning curler quits full-time sport after success in Beijing
17 May 2022
Vicky Wright now plans to focus on her family and her work as a nurse.
Inquest hears of three-hour delay in logging teenager’s disappearance
Inquest hears of three-hour delay in logging teenager’s disappearance
17 May 2022
A Dorset Police control room supervisor said a missing person report should have been made the first time the teenager’s worried aunt rang the force.
Apple announces new accessibility tools for people with disabilities
Apple announces new accessibility tools for people with disabilities
17 May 2022
New features for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac are to be released later this year.
Inflation set to hit all-time high as energy bills soared in April
Inflation set to hit all-time high as energy bills soared in April
17 May 2022
Consumer price index inflation is thought to have reached 9.1% in April, with official figures out on Wednesday.
Four acts chosen to perform at Beatle’s childhood home
Four acts chosen to perform at Beatle’s childhood home
17 May 2022
The house in Forthlin Road, Allerton, Liverpool, where some of the Fab Four’s most famous songs were written, is being opened to aspiring artists.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak backs continued Bank of England independence
Chancellor Rishi Sunak backs continued Bank of England independence
17 May 2022
Mel Stride called on Rishi Sunak to give a ‘categoric assurance’ that there are ‘no plans’ to ‘restrain the independence’ of the Bank of England.
Accused boy said he was playing video games at time Ava was stabbed, court told
Accused boy said he was playing video games at time Ava was stabbed, court told
17 May 2022
The court heard transcripts of police interviews with the 14-year-old defendant.
Towie star in ‘depths of despair’ after cosmetic surgery ‘went wrong’
Towie star in ‘depths of despair’ after cosmetic surgery ‘went wrong’
17 May 2022
Charlie King suffers from body dysmorphia.
DUP pledge ‘graduated and cautious’ response to Government protocol move
DUP pledge ‘graduated and cautious’ response to Government protocol move
17 May 2022
The party has refused to re-enter a power-sharing administration in Belfast without major changes to the post-Brexit trading arrangements.
William sends message of support to Blackpool’s Jake Daniels
William sends message of support to Blackpool’s Jake Daniels
17 May 2022
The duke, president of the FA, said he hopes Daniels’ announcement will give others the confidence to talk openly about their sexuality.
Poorest households face ‘postcode lottery’ for £150 energy rebate, says charity
Poorest households face ‘postcode lottery’ for £150 energy rebate, says charity
17 May 2022
Adam Scorer, chief executive of the NEA, described the Government’s response as ‘wholly inadequate so far’.
Fuel giants urged to pass on tax savings as diesel price hits record high
Fuel giants urged to pass on tax savings as diesel price hits record high
17 May 2022
Downing Street said the public expects retailers to pass on the 5p a litre duty cut announced in March.
Bank of England’s Bailey under pressure from Government over food price warning
Bank of England’s Bailey under pressure from Government over food price warning
17 May 2022
The Bank’s Governor Andrew Bailey said he is “sorry for being apocalyptic” but the impact of the war in Ukraine on food prices is a “major concern”.
Wayne Rooney: Coleen is a different mother and wife since Vardy ‘sting’ row
Wayne Rooney: Coleen is a different mother and wife since Vardy ‘sting’ row
17 May 2022
The former England captain gave evidence at the Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday.
Diseased dolphins use muscles as energy source to survive, study suggests
Diseased dolphins use muscles as energy source to survive, study suggests
17 May 2022
Researchers analysed the metabolism of bottlenose dolphins.
Woman whose mother’s corpse was abused by murderer embroiled in inquiry fight
Woman whose mother’s corpse was abused by murderer embroiled in inquiry fight
17 May 2022
Amanda Miah on Tuesday complained to a High Court judge that the scope of a public inquiry into the crimes of David Fuller was too narrow.
UK Government should not go it alone on Troubles legacy plan, Taoiseach warns
UK Government should not go it alone on Troubles legacy plan, Taoiseach warns
17 May 2022
Micheal Martin said an inclusive process was required to establish mechanisms to deal with the legacy of the conflict.