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Northern Ireland’s public sector strikes – who is taking action and why

Northern Ireland’s public sector strikes – who is taking action and why

Northern Ireland’s public sector strikes – who is taking action and why

18 January 2024

An estimated 150,000 public sector workers are taking part in the walkouts over pay.


Inquiry into AI and impartiality in the media launched

Inquiry into AI and impartiality in the media launched

Inquiry into AI and impartiality in the media launched

18 January 2024

The deadline to submit evidence is February 12.


Rishi Sunak urges Lords to ‘do the right thing’ and back Rwanda plan

Rishi Sunak urges Lords to ‘do the right thing’ and back Rwanda plan

Rishi Sunak urges Lords to ‘do the right thing’ and back Rwanda plan

18 January 2024

The Prime Minister gave a press conference in Downing Street on Thursday.


O’Neill says she has not given up on powersharing at Stormont

O’Neill says she has not given up on powersharing at Stormont

O’Neill says she has not given up on powersharing at Stormont

18 January 2024

The Sinn Fein vice president said there had to be a plan B if the powersharing institutions are not restored.


Mortgage and credit card default rates jumped in run-up to Christmas – lenders

Mortgage and credit card default rates jumped in run-up to Christmas – lenders

Mortgage and credit card default rates jumped in run-up to Christmas – lenders

18 January 2024

Default rates on mortgages and other types of lending are expected to increase in early 2024, according to a Bank of England survey of lenders.


Seal has plastic ring removed from its neck after six years of tracking

Seal has plastic ring removed from its neck after six years of tracking

Seal has plastic ring removed from its neck after six years of tracking

18 January 2024

The male grey seal, named Commuter, was spotted off the north coast of Cornwall by wildlife experts.


Currys reveals slow festive sales as consumers remain ‘hard-pressed’

Currys reveals slow festive sales as consumers remain ‘hard-pressed’

Currys reveals slow festive sales as consumers remain ‘hard-pressed’

18 January 2024

But the electricals retailer said its profit for the year is likely to be higher than previously expected despite challenging conditions.


Travis Perkins reveals year-end job losses and signals further staff cuts

Travis Perkins reveals year-end job losses and signals further staff cuts

Travis Perkins reveals year-end job losses and signals further staff cuts

18 January 2024

The firm is ramping up cost-cutting efforts to save about £35 million a year amid a construction sector slowdown.


Sunak set to hold press conference after winning key Commons vote on Rwanda Bill

Sunak set to hold press conference after winning key Commons vote on Rwanda Bill

Sunak set to hold press conference after winning key Commons vote on Rwanda Bill

18 January 2024

The Prime Minister now faces a showdown with the House of Lords over his Rwanda plan.


Sainsbury’s to wind down banking services as part of ‘food first’ focus

Sainsbury’s to wind down banking services as part of ‘food first’ focus

Sainsbury’s to wind down banking services as part of ‘food first’ focus

18 January 2024

The company said it was exploring several options as part of a ‘phased withdrawal’ from the banking business.


Royal Mail hails best Christmas for four years

Royal Mail hails best Christmas for four years

Royal Mail hails best Christmas for four years

18 January 2024

The group said it delivered more than 99% of first- and second-class mail in time for Christmas.


Police investigation into SNP finances affected how public viewed party: Yousaf

Police investigation into SNP finances affected how public viewed party: Yousaf

Police investigation into SNP finances affected how public viewed party: Yousaf

18 January 2024

Scotland’s First Minister said he has to work hard to let people know they can trust the party.


Peregrine Moon lander on course to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere

Peregrine Moon lander on course to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere

Peregrine Moon lander on course to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere

18 January 2024

The spacecraft is due to re-enter at 9pm UK time.


UK shivers through another frozen night as cold snap continues

UK shivers through another frozen night as cold snap continues

UK shivers through another frozen night as cold snap continues

18 January 2024

The cold weather is expected to linger over the coming days.


Edinburgh International Festival to feature opening event with 10,000 people

Edinburgh International Festival to feature opening event with 10,000 people

Edinburgh International Festival to feature opening event with 10,000 people

18 January 2024

The festival’s full programme will be unveiled on March 7, with tickets going on sale on March 21.


Widow’s anger at wait for jail decision over killer who stabbed police officer

Widow’s anger at wait for jail decision over killer who stabbed police officer

Widow’s anger at wait for jail decision over killer who stabbed police officer

18 January 2024

Gill Merrin said the delay in finding out whether Paul Weddle will be moved to open prison after 30 years behind bars is ‘the last straw’.


What the papers say – January 18

What the papers say – January 18

What the papers say – January 18

18 January 2024

Here are the top stories for today.


Sir Keir Starmer has ‘no skeletons’ waiting to come out this general election

Sir Keir Starmer has ‘no skeletons’ waiting to come out this general election

Sir Keir Starmer has ‘no skeletons’ waiting to come out this general election

18 January 2024

The Labour leader sat down with ITV for an in-depth profile ahead of the election.


British West End and Broadway theatre producer Martin McCallum dies age 73

British West End and Broadway theatre producer Martin McCallum dies age 73

British West End and Broadway theatre producer Martin McCallum dies age 73

18 January 2024

He died ‘peacefully surrounded by his family’ on January 14.


Hunt to tell Davos summit: Britain is on the up and open for business

Hunt to tell Davos summit: Britain is on the up and open for business

Hunt to tell Davos summit: Britain is on the up and open for business

18 January 2024

Jeremy Hunt will be the first UK chancellor to attend the World Economic Forum in five years.


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