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Livestock suffering will continue in N Ireland after GB export ban, MP claims

Livestock suffering will continue in N Ireland after GB export ban, MP claims

Livestock suffering will continue in N Ireland after GB export ban, MP claims

18 December 2023

Sammy Wilson said the ‘tentacles of the European Union’ prevented the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill from applying in Northern Ireland.


Cameron to meet Macron and Meloni during tour of European capitals

Cameron to meet Macron and Meloni during tour of European capitals

Cameron to meet Macron and Meloni during tour of European capitals

18 December 2023

The Foreign Secretary is set to hold talks on Europe’s approach to the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine and efforts to tackle unauthorised global migration.


Refugees facing ‘widespread homelessness’ due to Home Office housing deadline

Refugees facing ‘widespread homelessness’ due to Home Office housing deadline

Refugees facing ‘widespread homelessness’ due to Home Office housing deadline

18 December 2023

The Bishop of London claimed that while those with an asylum claim are given a 28-day notice, this was not proving to be the case in practice.


William travels to Kuwait to pay respects following death of country’s emir

William travels to Kuwait to pay respects following death of country’s emir

William travels to Kuwait to pay respects following death of country’s emir

18 December 2023

The British monarchy has long-standing ties with the Kuwaiti royal family, as they do with many of the Gulf state ruling royals.


Gove to target council planning units that ‘drag their feet’ on housing

Gove to target council planning units that ‘drag their feet’ on housing

Gove to target council planning units that ‘drag their feet’ on housing

18 December 2023

The Housing Secretary is expected to use a speech on Tuesday to unveil measures to boost planning performance.


Northern Ireland business leaders urge a deal for a ‘fully funded’ Stormont

Northern Ireland business leaders urge a deal for a ‘fully funded’ Stormont

Northern Ireland business leaders urge a deal for a ‘fully funded’ Stormont

18 December 2023

They have written to the Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris and party leaders urging them to ‘maintain momentum’ in talks.


Sir Grayson Perry says energy firm EDF raised electricity bill from £300 to £39k

Sir Grayson Perry says energy firm EDF raised electricity bill from £300 to £39k

Sir Grayson Perry says energy firm EDF raised electricity bill from £300 to £39k

18 December 2023

The Turner Prize-winning artist hit out at the company on social media.


Minister: Infected blood compensation expected to be resolved before election

Minister: Infected blood compensation expected to be resolved before election

Minister: Infected blood compensation expected to be resolved before election

18 December 2023

Thousands of patients were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s.


DUP ‘won’t be distracted by sellout posters’ – Lyons

DUP ‘won’t be distracted by sellout posters’ – Lyons

DUP ‘won’t be distracted by sellout posters’ – Lyons

18 December 2023

Posters stating ‘Stop DUP sellout’ have been put up across Northern Ireland including outside DUP offices.


Dame Esther Rantzen calls for assisted dying free vote after joining Dignitas

Dame Esther Rantzen calls for assisted dying free vote after joining Dignitas

Dame Esther Rantzen calls for assisted dying free vote after joining Dignitas

18 December 2023

The 83-year-old Childline founder and broadcaster revealed in May that her cancer had progressed to stage four.


Sunak raises concerns about Gaza death toll as senior Tories push for ceasefire

Sunak raises concerns about Gaza death toll as senior Tories push for ceasefire

Sunak raises concerns about Gaza death toll as senior Tories push for ceasefire

18 December 2023

The Prime Minister said the UK wanted a ‘sustainable ceasefire’.


Residents of evacuated Bristol tower block will not move back in before New Year

Residents of evacuated Bristol tower block will not move back in before New Year

Residents of evacuated Bristol tower block will not move back in before New Year

18 December 2023

The issues suggested by earlier surveys at Barton House are not present throughout the whole building, and residents will be able to return next year.


Rescue centres ‘may not cope’ with influx of XL bully dogs as ban looms

Rescue centres ‘may not cope’ with influx of XL bully dogs as ban looms

Rescue centres ‘may not cope’ with influx of XL bully dogs as ban looms

18 December 2023

An expert at the RSPCA warned the dogs are already being “surrendered or abandoned” across the rescue sector.


Life of Alistair Darling to be celebrated at memorial service in Edinburgh

Life of Alistair Darling to be celebrated at memorial service in Edinburgh

Life of Alistair Darling to be celebrated at memorial service in Edinburgh

18 December 2023

A service to celebrate the life of the former chancellor will be held at St Margaret’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh on Tuesday.


Junior doctor strikes will put health service ‘on back foot’, says NHS chief

Junior doctor strikes will put health service ‘on back foot’, says NHS chief

Junior doctor strikes will put health service ‘on back foot’, says NHS chief

18 December 2023

Professor Sir Stephen Powis said the walkouts – set to begin at 7am on Wednesday morning – will cause ‘huge disruption’.


Tory councils ‘bitterly disappointed’ by financial settlement

Tory councils ‘bitterly disappointed’ by financial settlement

Tory councils ‘bitterly disappointed’ by financial settlement

18 December 2023

Michael Gove said the provisional settlement for 2024/25 shows the Government ‘stands behind councils up and down the country’.


Drink-driver sentenced after crash which left car hanging over canal

Drink-driver sentenced after crash which left car hanging over canal

Drink-driver sentenced after crash which left car hanging over canal

18 December 2023

Paul Pollard said he felt ‘terrible’ after crashing the company car he had driven to a hotel after a night of drinking.


Red Sea security could be bolstered as BP pauses shipments after attacks

Red Sea security could be bolstered as BP pauses shipments after attacks

Red Sea security could be bolstered as BP pauses shipments after attacks

18 December 2023

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have been blamed for targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea.


Sunak calls on Scottish Government to explain ‘different approach’ to tax

Sunak calls on Scottish Government to explain ‘different approach’ to tax

Sunak calls on Scottish Government to explain ‘different approach’ to tax

18 December 2023

The Prime Minister challenged the Scottish Government ahead of Tuesday’s budget, which is expected to include tax rises for higher earners.


XR protester who broke window in Government building spared jail

XR protester who broke window in Government building spared jail

XR protester who broke window in Government building spared jail

18 December 2023

Gail Bradbrook was joined by Game Of Thrones star Jerome Flynn outside court after she received a suspended prison sentence.


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