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Northern Ireland can never go back to its violent past, says Sunak

Northern Ireland can never go back to its violent past, says Sunak

Northern Ireland can never go back to its violent past, says Sunak

19 April 2023

A gathering at Hillsborough Castle included a former US president, the Prime Minister and four of his predecessors.


Humza Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after arrest

Humza Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after arrest

Humza Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after arrest

19 April 2023

Colin Beattie was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.


Rishi Sunak to be grilled about his wealth by children in TV interview

Rishi Sunak to be grilled about his wealth by children in TV interview

Rishi Sunak to be grilled about his wealth by children in TV interview

19 April 2023

Young presenters quiz the Prime Minister on a special edition of Sky’s FYI: Weekly News Show.


Scottish Secretary ‘irrational’ to block gender reforms, minister argue

Scottish Secretary ‘irrational’ to block gender reforms, minister argue

Scottish Secretary ‘irrational’ to block gender reforms, minister argue

19 April 2023

The 22-page petition was published on Wednesday evening.


Changes to King’s coronation oath ‘not ambitious’, says expert

Changes to King’s coronation oath ‘not ambitious’, says expert

Changes to King’s coronation oath ‘not ambitious’, says expert

19 April 2023

The Government suggested the wording will only be amended because the number of Commonwealth realms has altered since 1953.


Home Office considering enhanced vetting for firefighters

Home Office considering enhanced vetting for firefighters

Home Office considering enhanced vetting for firefighters

19 April 2023

Chris Philp said he was ‘deeply concerned’ about cultural issues in England’s fire services.


Opposition MPs’ amendment on Scotch whisky duty rejected in Commons vote

Opposition MPs’ amendment on Scotch whisky duty rejected in Commons vote

Opposition MPs’ amendment on Scotch whisky duty rejected in Commons vote

19 April 2023

Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael (Shetland and Orkney) urged MPs to back his party’s amendment, which was supported by the SNP.


Queen’s Agreement 25 conference lacked ‘realism’, DUP leader says

Queen’s Agreement 25 conference lacked ‘realism’, DUP leader says

Queen’s Agreement 25 conference lacked ‘realism’, DUP leader says

19 April 2023

The conference to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement took place from Monday to Wednesday.


Cruise ship staff ‘tried to save man in water on night Levi Davis disappeared’

Cruise ship staff ‘tried to save man in water on night Levi Davis disappeared’

Cruise ship staff ‘tried to save man in water on night Levi Davis disappeared’

19 April 2023

The 24-year-old former Bath rugby player and Celebrity X Factor contestant was last seen at The Old Irish Pub in Barcelona on October 29.


Hospital issued with enforcement action as children’s services rated inadequate

Hospital issued with enforcement action as children’s services rated inadequate

Hospital issued with enforcement action as children’s services rated inadequate

19 April 2023

Kettering General Hospital has previously been criticised by parents over the care given to children.


Test may predict decline in memory before symptoms appear, research suggests

Test may predict decline in memory before symptoms appear, research suggests

Test may predict decline in memory before symptoms appear, research suggests

19 April 2023

The memory test may be able to identify the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later.


Sunak pressed on controversial legacy Bill during visit to Belfast

Sunak pressed on controversial legacy Bill during visit to Belfast

Sunak pressed on controversial legacy Bill during visit to Belfast

19 April 2023

The Bill proposes an effective amnesty for Troubles crimes in exchange for co-operation with a new truth recovery body.


NI leadership that defies historical expectations is still needed – Varadkar

NI leadership that defies historical expectations is still needed – Varadkar

NI leadership that defies historical expectations is still needed – Varadkar

19 April 2023

In the face of difficult compromises in 1998, Leo Varadkar said that “vision, leadership and optimism triumphed”.


Reform of Stormont can only be considered when devolution returns – PM

Reform of Stormont can only be considered when devolution returns – PM

Reform of Stormont can only be considered when devolution returns – PM

19 April 2023

The DUP is currently using a veto power to prevent the institutions from operating.


MoD assesses potential of providing replacement for key ferry route

MoD assesses potential of providing replacement for key ferry route

MoD assesses potential of providing replacement for key ferry route

19 April 2023

The Corran-Ardnamurchan service is currently for foot passengers only.


Russian ‘spy’ ship gathered intelligence around Scots wind farms – report

Russian ‘spy’ ship gathered intelligence around Scots wind farms – report

Russian ‘spy’ ship gathered intelligence around Scots wind farms – report

19 April 2023

Television news channels on the continent have claimed the Russians are using a ship to map undersea infrastructure.


NHS George Cross medal to go on tour

NHS George Cross medal to go on tour

NHS George Cross medal to go on tour

19 April 2023

The service was awarded the medal to help mark the work performed during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Police detention officer sentenced for terror offence over UDA posts

Police detention officer sentenced for terror offence over UDA posts

Police detention officer sentenced for terror offence over UDA posts

19 April 2023

William Lloyd-Hughes posted images of masked men clutching guns in front of Ulster Defence Association flags.


Restoring powersharing the ‘right thing’ to do for the Union, Sunak insists

Restoring powersharing the ‘right thing’ to do for the Union, Sunak insists

Restoring powersharing the ‘right thing’ to do for the Union, Sunak insists

19 April 2023

The Prime Minister gave the final address at a major three-day conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.


Harry narrates new video promoting Sentebale’s HIV charity work

Harry narrates new video promoting Sentebale’s HIV charity work

Harry narrates new video promoting Sentebale’s HIV charity work

19 April 2023

The charity works with vulnerable children and young people in the southern African nations of Lesotho and Botswana.


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