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Government introduces Troubles ‘amnesty’ legislation amid opposition

Government introduces Troubles ‘amnesty’ legislation amid opposition

Government introduces Troubles ‘amnesty’ legislation amid opposition

17 May 2022

Parties and victims’ campaigners are strongly opposed to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.


Wayne Rooney describes ‘traumatic’ impact of Vardy case on wife Coleen

Wayne Rooney describes ‘traumatic’ impact of Vardy case on wife Coleen

Wayne Rooney describes ‘traumatic’ impact of Vardy case on wife Coleen

17 May 2022

The high-profile libel trial, which is not sitting on Wednesday, is due to end on Thursday.


Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

17 May 2022

The unnamed Conservative has been urged not to attend Parliament while under investigation.


Facebook says levels of harmful content taken down remain ‘consistent’

Facebook says levels of harmful content taken down remain ‘consistent’

Facebook says levels of harmful content taken down remain ‘consistent’

17 May 2022

Meta has published its latest community standards enforcement report detailing actioned content from across Facebook and Instagram.


Looking for savings on mobile bills ‘more important than ever’, Sky Mobile boss says

Looking for savings on mobile bills ‘more important than ever’, Sky Mobile boss says

Looking for savings on mobile bills ‘more important than ever’, Sky Mobile boss says

17 May 2022

Paul Sweeney said people should be able to stay connected without having to worry about the rising cost of living.


Government cannot look back with pride at release of Iran hostages, says Hunt

Government cannot look back with pride at release of Iran hostages, says Hunt

Government cannot look back with pride at release of Iran hostages, says Hunt

17 May 2022

Jeremy Hunt said that the length of time it took for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori to be released was a ‘terrible injustice’.


Labour holds vote pressuring Boris Johnson to set out emergency budget

Labour holds vote pressuring Boris Johnson to set out emergency budget

Labour holds vote pressuring Boris Johnson to set out emergency budget

17 May 2022

The Prime Minister and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have been resisting demands to set out new tax-and-spend measures to alleviate the squeeze.


Online Safety Bill fails to stop violence against women and girls, experts warn

Online Safety Bill fails to stop violence against women and girls, experts warn

Online Safety Bill fails to stop violence against women and girls, experts warn

17 May 2022

A coalition of experts and campaigners have called on the Government to amend the Bill to include a new code of practice.


Ukrainian refugees being sent to scenic beauty spots, says Clare TD

Ukrainian refugees being sent to scenic beauty spots, says Clare TD

Ukrainian refugees being sent to scenic beauty spots, says Clare TD

17 May 2022

The Irish Government has approved plans for a 400 euro monthly payment for households accommodating refugees from Ukraine.


Police officers confront Home Secretary over pay

Police officers confront Home Secretary over pay

Police officers confront Home Secretary over pay

17 May 2022

Priti Patel was asked if she would be able to “survive” on £1,200 or £1,400 a month.


Tribunal probes ‘attempt at intimidation’ in gender critical barrister case

Tribunal probes ‘attempt at intimidation’ in gender critical barrister case

Tribunal probes ‘attempt at intimidation’ in gender critical barrister case

17 May 2022

A tribunal hearing the case of a gender critical barrister is ‘collecting evidence’ after an ‘attempt at intimidation’ of one of its members.


Stormont parties divided over Truss legislation on NI Protocol

Stormont parties divided over Truss legislation on NI Protocol

Stormont parties divided over Truss legislation on NI Protocol

17 May 2022

The Alliance Party and SDLP expressed concerns while the UUP described a ‘step towards fixing the protocol in a pragmatic way’.


EU threatens to retaliate if UK overhauls Northern Ireland Protocol

EU threatens to retaliate if UK overhauls Northern Ireland Protocol

EU threatens to retaliate if UK overhauls Northern Ireland Protocol

17 May 2022

The response from the European Commission vice-president is likely to aggravate fears new legislation could spark a trade war with the bloc.


Key questions on the latest twist to the Irish Sea border saga

Key questions on the latest twist to the Irish Sea border saga

Key questions on the latest twist to the Irish Sea border saga

17 May 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has announced that the UK Government will legislate to override elements of the post-Brexit trading arrangements.


PM says ‘we should be getting on’ with Crossrail 2

PM says ‘we should be getting on’ with Crossrail 2

PM says ‘we should be getting on’ with Crossrail 2

17 May 2022

The Prime Minister said the Government would back the proposed north-south rail link across London.


Pugs have high health risks and ‘can no longer be considered a typical dog’

Pugs have high health risks and ‘can no longer be considered a typical dog’

Pugs have high health risks and ‘can no longer be considered a typical dog’

17 May 2022

Experts are advising people not to buy the flat-faced animals until their body shape shifts to being less extreme.


Trevelyan plans to ‘de-Putinise’ world economy by ending reliance on Russian gas

Trevelyan plans to ‘de-Putinise’ world economy by ending reliance on Russian gas

Trevelyan plans to ‘de-Putinise’ world economy by ending reliance on Russian gas

17 May 2022

International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will set out plans to boost green technology to help wean countries off fossil fuels.


Andrew Neil: BBC licence fee will remain in place because it is ‘easy way out’

Andrew Neil: BBC licence fee will remain in place because it is ‘easy way out’

Andrew Neil: BBC licence fee will remain in place because it is ‘easy way out’

17 May 2022

The broadcaster appeared before a Lords Communications and Digital Committee session about the future funding of the BBC.


Inflation could force schools to shrink children’s meals, warns food boss

Inflation could force schools to shrink children’s meals, warns food boss

Inflation could force schools to shrink children’s meals, warns food boss

17 May 2022

Andrew Selley, chief executive of Bidfood, said schools might also use cheaper ingredients in a bid to counter rapidly rising food prices.


Changing Northern Ireland Protocol increases recession risk – Angus Robertson

Changing Northern Ireland Protocol increases recession risk – Angus Robertson

Changing Northern Ireland Protocol increases recession risk – Angus Robertson

17 May 2022

The Scottish Government’s Constitution Secretary said the changes would breach an international treaty.


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