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Sunak urges ‘less talk, more action’ as he hits back at Labour attack ads

Sunak urges ‘less talk, more action’ as he hits back at Labour attack ads

Sunak urges ‘less talk, more action’ as he hits back at Labour attack ads

12 April 2023

The Prime Minister was asked about Labour’s controversial claim that he did not want child sex abusers to be jailed.


Biden calls for powersharing return to bring economic boost to Northern Ireland

Biden calls for powersharing return to bring economic boost to Northern Ireland

Biden calls for powersharing return to bring economic boost to Northern Ireland

12 April 2023

In a keynote address at Ulster University in Belfast, the US President praised the work of the UK and EU to strike the Windsor Framework.


Titanic hero Harold Cottam’s medals to be sold

Titanic hero Harold Cottam’s medals to be sold

Titanic hero Harold Cottam’s medals to be sold

12 April 2023

Mr Cottam was a 21-year-old wireless operator aboard the passenger liner RMS Carpathia,


Genetic clues reveal how cancer might grow and spread – study

Genetic clues reveal how cancer might grow and spread – study

Genetic clues reveal how cancer might grow and spread – study

12 April 2023

Scientists suggest the findings could one day allow doctors to use a blood test to predict how a patient’s cancer may progress.


List of 15 Barclays branches set to close

List of 15 Barclays branches set to close

List of 15 Barclays branches set to close

12 April 2023

It brings the total of Barclays branches closing this year to 73.


Major study helps 5,500 people receive diagnosis for rare genetic conditions

Major study helps 5,500 people receive diagnosis for rare genetic conditions

Major study helps 5,500 people receive diagnosis for rare genetic conditions

12 April 2023

Among them is a two-year-old girl who was diagnosed with a disease that causes severe developmental disorder.


Scottish Government to challenge gender Bill block in court

Scottish Government to challenge gender Bill block in court

Scottish Government to challenge gender Bill block in court

12 April 2023

The UK Government used powers under Section 35 of the Scotland Act to stop the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill going forward.


Chief constables must have ‘final word’ on sackings, says top officer

Chief constables must have ‘final word’ on sackings, says top officer

Chief constables must have ‘final word’ on sackings, says top officer

12 April 2023

West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford has echoed comments made by Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley.


Barclays names 15 more branches to close

Barclays names 15 more branches to close

Barclays names 15 more branches to close

12 April 2023

The high street brand has plans to shut 73 locations in total this year.


Scientists step closer to learning why advanced cancer causes sudden weight loss

Scientists step closer to learning why advanced cancer causes sudden weight loss

Scientists step closer to learning why advanced cancer causes sudden weight loss

12 April 2023

A gene, called GDF15, has been found to be associated with cachexia.


National Theatre to stage play based on Grenfell survivors perspective

National Theatre to stage play based on Grenfell survivors perspective

National Theatre to stage play based on Grenfell survivors perspective

12 April 2023

The production collected the stories of the bereaved, survivors and the wider community.


Actress Amita Suman partners with Sotheby’s for new contemporary art sale

Actress Amita Suman partners with Sotheby’s for new contemporary art sale

Actress Amita Suman partners with Sotheby’s for new contemporary art sale

12 April 2023

The star of Netflix’s Shadow And Bone has selected a number of artworks to appear as part of the sale with the help of specialists.


New stamps issued to celebrate story of Robin Hood

New stamps issued to celebrate story of Robin Hood

New stamps issued to celebrate story of Robin Hood

12 April 2023

Characters depicted on the 10 new stamps include Friar Tuck, Little John and King Richard.


Starmer says ‘nobody targeting PM’s wife’ as he continues to defend attack ads

Starmer says ‘nobody targeting PM’s wife’ as he continues to defend attack ads

Starmer says ‘nobody targeting PM’s wife’ as he continues to defend attack ads

12 April 2023

The latest advert in Labour’s controversial campaign focuses on the non-dom tax status previously held by Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty.


Police in Northern Ireland investigate security breach around Biden visit

Police in Northern Ireland investigate security breach around Biden visit

Police in Northern Ireland investigate security breach around Biden visit

12 April 2023

A document marked sensitive was found on a Belfast street as the US President started his four-day visit to the island of Ireland.


Search under way for dog walker missing in North Wales

Search under way for dog walker missing in North Wales

Search under way for dog walker missing in North Wales

12 April 2023

Ausra Plungiene, 56, was last seen on Tuesday morning and is believed to have left for a walk with her dog at about 10.30am.


Lyra McKee’s sister: Promises of Good Friday Agreement not completely fulfilled

Lyra McKee’s sister: Promises of Good Friday Agreement not completely fulfilled

Lyra McKee’s sister: Promises of Good Friday Agreement not completely fulfilled

12 April 2023

The 25th anniversary of the agreement is being marked this month.


Scottish Labour urged to clarify stance on gender reforms amid looming legal bid

Scottish Labour urged to clarify stance on gender reforms amid looming legal bid

Scottish Labour urged to clarify stance on gender reforms amid looming legal bid

12 April 2023

The Scottish Conservatives said Anas Sarwar must make his party’s position clear.


Access to basic healthcare for asylum seekers is at risk, says Red Cross

Access to basic healthcare for asylum seekers is at risk, says Red Cross

Access to basic healthcare for asylum seekers is at risk, says Red Cross

12 April 2023

A new report recommends that the Home Office should include ‘fast and free’ internet access in asylum accommodation.


UK hits ‘financial fixers’ of Russian oligarchs with sanctions

UK hits ‘financial fixers’ of Russian oligarchs with sanctions

UK hits ‘financial fixers’ of Russian oligarchs with sanctions

12 April 2023

James Cleverly announced a raft of penalties for those who helped oligarchs avoid the full cost of sanctions prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


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