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‘Rewriting rules’ on standards at migrant holding centre ‘like Soviet Union’

‘Rewriting rules’ on standards at migrant holding centre ‘like Soviet Union’

‘Rewriting rules’ on standards at migrant holding centre ‘like Soviet Union’

18 April 2023

Regulations introduced in December created a new category of holding centre at Manston, Kent, that allows migrants to be held for up to four days.


Museum of Shakespeare exploring London’s first theatreland announced

Museum of Shakespeare exploring London’s first theatreland announced

Museum of Shakespeare exploring London’s first theatreland announced

18 April 2023

The museum promises to transport visitors into the culture of Elizabethan London and the life, inspirations and creative process of Shakespeare.


SNP treasurer held in finance probe released without charge

SNP treasurer held in finance probe released without charge

SNP treasurer held in finance probe released without charge

18 April 2023

Colin Beattie was questioned by Police Scotland detectives on Tuesday.


Restoring Stormont ‘can fairly easily be done’, says Bill Clinton

Restoring Stormont ‘can fairly easily be done’, says Bill Clinton

Restoring Stormont ‘can fairly easily be done’, says Bill Clinton

18 April 2023

But the former US president said excuses can always be found to say no.


UK should not ‘pull shutters down’ on China relationship, says Foreign Secretary

UK should not ‘pull shutters down’ on China relationship, says Foreign Secretary

UK should not ‘pull shutters down’ on China relationship, says Foreign Secretary

18 April 2023

James Cleverly said it is in the national interest to take a ‘nuanced’ approach towards the country ahead of delivering a major speech next week.


Man found liable for Omagh bombing dies in Co Louth

Man found liable for Omagh bombing dies in Co Louth

Man found liable for Omagh bombing dies in Co Louth

18 April 2023

A death notice said Colm Murphy had died in hospital in Drogheda.


Family pay tribute to ‘angel’ as they thank those who searched for dog walker

Family pay tribute to ‘angel’ as they thank those who searched for dog walker

Family pay tribute to ‘angel’ as they thank those who searched for dog walker

18 April 2023

Ausra Plungiene, 56, was last seen on April 11.


Revenue-raising steps should be focus of future Stormont budgets – NI Office

Revenue-raising steps should be focus of future Stormont budgets – NI Office

Revenue-raising steps should be focus of future Stormont budgets – NI Office

18 April 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has responsibility for setting the budget this year in the absence of ministers.


People ‘praying they don’t fall ill or suffer an accident’ – Labour

People ‘praying they don’t fall ill or suffer an accident’ – Labour

People ‘praying they don’t fall ill or suffer an accident’ – Labour

18 April 2023

It comes as new figures show the longest wait times for 999 ambulance calls in December.


Priti Patel and Robert Buckland call for ‘new deal’ on worker sick pay

Priti Patel and Robert Buckland call for ‘new deal’ on worker sick pay

Priti Patel and Robert Buckland call for ‘new deal’ on worker sick pay

18 April 2023

The two MPs want ‘simple tweaks’ amid concerns the Government is currently ‘subsidising low sick pay’.


51% of Britons believe Government should not fund coronation, poll suggests

51% of Britons believe Government should not fund coronation, poll suggests

51% of Britons believe Government should not fund coronation, poll suggests

18 April 2023

The King’s coronation is set to cost many millions – and it falls to taxpayers to foot the bill.


DUP will not be ‘brow beaten’ into a Stormont return, Donaldson vows

DUP will not be ‘brow beaten’ into a Stormont return, Donaldson vows

DUP will not be ‘brow beaten’ into a Stormont return, Donaldson vows

18 April 2023

Earlier, Chris Heaton-Harris claimed a restoration of the powersharing institutions was the surest way to secure Northern Ireland’s place in the UK.


Humza Yousaf rejects calls to suspend Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell from SNP

Humza Yousaf rejects calls to suspend Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell from SNP

Humza Yousaf rejects calls to suspend Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell from SNP

18 April 2023

The First Minister said he had not spoken to his predecessor in the ‘last couple of weeks’.


Russia-linked groups ‘pose ideologically motivated cyber threat to UK’

Russia-linked groups ‘pose ideologically motivated cyber threat to UK’

Russia-linked groups ‘pose ideologically motivated cyber threat to UK’

18 April 2023

The National Cyber Security Centre is issuing an ‘official threat notice’ to operators of critical national infrastructure.


Asda driver flying from son’s wedding holiday in Greece to attend coronation

Asda driver flying from son’s wedding holiday in Greece to attend coronation

Asda driver flying from son’s wedding holiday in Greece to attend coronation

18 April 2023

Geoff Norris, 55, who works for the Asda store in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, said it ‘means the world’ to him to be able to attend both events.


Encouragement, not antagonism, at Good Friday Agreement conference – O’Neill

Encouragement, not antagonism, at Good Friday Agreement conference – O’Neill

Encouragement, not antagonism, at Good Friday Agreement conference – O’Neill

18 April 2023

Sinn Fein’s vice-president, Michelle O’Neill, was speaking on the second day of the event at Queen’s University Belfast.


Two people bailed as police investigate World Snooker Championship protest

Two people bailed as police investigate World Snooker Championship protest

Two people bailed as police investigate World Snooker Championship protest

18 April 2023

A 25-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage.


Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms

Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms

Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms

18 April 2023

The government has been urged to use the delay to alleviate concerns with the scheme.


Large animals travel more slowly because they cannot keep cool – study

Large animals travel more slowly because they cannot keep cool – study

Large animals travel more slowly because they cannot keep cool – study

18 April 2023

How far an animal can travel dictates where – and how far – it can migrate, find food, mate and spread into new territories.


Teenager sought over hit-and-run after man killed by car

Teenager sought over hit-and-run after man killed by car

Teenager sought over hit-and-run after man killed by car

18 April 2023

Lewis Wright, 17, is wanted by Merseyside Police after a stolen car hit David Francis in Liverpool.


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