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Police probe after two killed in light aircraft crash in Co Down

Police probe after two killed in light aircraft crash in Co Down

Police probe after two killed in light aircraft crash in Co Down

20 July 2022

Two people died in the incident at Newtownards Airport on Tuesday evening.


‘Undue emotional stress’ may be considered in public parole hearings

‘Undue emotional stress’ may be considered in public parole hearings

‘Undue emotional stress’ may be considered in public parole hearings

20 July 2022

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Quidditch is changing its name to distance itself from JK Rowling comments

Quidditch is changing its name to distance itself from JK Rowling comments

Quidditch is changing its name to distance itself from JK Rowling comments

20 July 2022

Sports bosses have announced that Quidditch will be known as Quadball


Law to require minimum wage for UK-tied seafarers after P&O ferries scandal

Law to require minimum wage for UK-tied seafarers after P&O ferries scandal

Law to require minimum wage for UK-tied seafarers after P&O ferries scandal

20 July 2022

A Bill has been presented to Parliament.


Tobias Ellwood has Tory whip suspended again after reprieve for leadership vote

Tobias Ellwood has Tory whip suspended again after reprieve for leadership vote

Tobias Ellwood has Tory whip suspended again after reprieve for leadership vote

20 July 2022

The Penny Mordaunt supporter was given back the whip temporarily so he could vote in the race for No 10.


Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss: How will the Tories select a winner?

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss: How will the Tories select a winner?

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss: How will the Tories select a winner?

20 July 2022

Conservative Party members will now vote for the person they want to become the next prime minister.


NI Protocol Bill clears the Commons with UK Government ‘top priority’ pledge

NI Protocol Bill clears the Commons with UK Government ‘top priority’ pledge

NI Protocol Bill clears the Commons with UK Government ‘top priority’ pledge

20 July 2022

Critics of the proposals believe it risks breaching international law.


Douglas Ross will ‘work with whoever’ becomes next prime minister

Douglas Ross will ‘work with whoever’ becomes next prime minister

Douglas Ross will ‘work with whoever’ becomes next prime minister

20 July 2022

Douglas Ross has not backed either Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss in the race for Number 10.


Truss and Sunak agree to Sky News head to head

Truss and Sunak agree to Sky News head to head

Truss and Sunak agree to Sky News head to head

20 July 2022

The broadcaster secured an hour-long head to head between the final two vying for the Tory leadership.


Drone brought in to curb Channel crossings ‘found at sea by fishermen’

Drone brought in to curb Channel crossings ‘found at sea by fishermen’

Drone brought in to curb Channel crossings ‘found at sea by fishermen’

20 July 2022

The drone is operated by a Southampton-based company on behalf of the Home Office.


Charity Commission not investigating large cash donation to Charles’s charity

Charity Commission not investigating large cash donation to Charles’s charity

Charity Commission not investigating large cash donation to Charles’s charity

20 July 2022

The prince faced criticism amid allegations he was given a suitcase full of 500 euro notes by a former Qatari prime minister.


New retail discounts announced to help families at the checkout

New retail discounts announced to help families at the checkout

New retail discounts announced to help families at the checkout

20 July 2022

Retail giants including Asda and Sainsbury’s will offer deals as part of a Government campaign to support households amid the cost-of-living crisis.


SNP government illegally using taxpayers’ money in bid to break up UK – peer

SNP government illegally using taxpayers’ money in bid to break up UK – peer

SNP government illegally using taxpayers’ money in bid to break up UK – peer

20 July 2022

A Tory frontbencher uses lines from the national poet Robert Burns to brand the SNP argument for independence as ‘thin gruel’.


Ukrainian refugees to mark Grade II listing of Second World War cross

Ukrainian refugees to mark Grade II listing of Second World War cross

Ukrainian refugees to mark Grade II listing of Second World War cross

20 July 2022

The cross serves as a reminder of the impact of war on displaced communities throughout history.


Border Force reform planned as report finds ‘suboptimal performance’

Border Force reform planned as report finds ‘suboptimal performance’

Border Force reform planned as report finds ‘suboptimal performance’

20 July 2022

An independent review of the agency was commissioned by Home Secretary Priti Patel.


Low river flows could pose ‘growing threat’ to water supplies – experts

Low river flows could pose ‘growing threat’ to water supplies – experts

Low river flows could pose ‘growing threat’ to water supplies – experts

20 July 2022

A lack of rainfall has led to low river, reservoir and groundwater levels, and dry soils.


Bloody Friday victims remembered by Johnson during his final question time

Bloody Friday victims remembered by Johnson during his final question time

Bloody Friday victims remembered by Johnson during his final question time

20 July 2022

The Prime Minister also marked the 40th anniversary of the Regent’s Park and Hyde Park bombings.


Farmer who murdered wife in 1982 ordered to serve at least 18 years

Farmer who murdered wife in 1982 ordered to serve at least 18 years

Farmer who murdered wife in 1982 ordered to serve at least 18 years

20 July 2022

David Venables was jailed for life after his legal team said it was ‘inevitable’ he will die behind bars.


Online child sex abuse content ‘can be stopped without harming encryption’

Online child sex abuse content ‘can be stopped without harming encryption’

Online child sex abuse content ‘can be stopped without harming encryption’

20 July 2022

A new paper published by UK cybersecurity experts has proposed new ways of tackling abuse material without protecting encryption.


US city to host Duke of Cambridge’s Earthshot Prize awards ceremony

US city to host Duke of Cambridge’s Earthshot Prize awards ceremony

US city to host Duke of Cambridge’s Earthshot Prize awards ceremony

20 July 2022

The inaugural ceremony was held at London’s Alexandra Palace last October.


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