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Man charged with murder over death of 34-year-old Belfast woman
A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 34-year-old Kathryn Parton, who was found dead at her home in Madrid Street in east Belfast on Wednesday.
Lotto ticket-holder claims £3.9 million prize
One ticket-holder has scooped Saturday’s £3.9 million top lottery prize.
Tory MPs demand review of Bank of England independence
A group of Conservative backbenchers have demanded a review of the Bank of England’s independence, accusing it of costing taxpayers thousands of pounds.
Swinney: My Government will be ‘relentlessly focused’ on people’s priorities
The Scottish Government will be “relentlessly focussed” on the the public’s priorities, First Minister John Swinney has pledged.
Badenoch tells firms to quit political activism and focus on the business
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has told firms to focus on delivering for customers rather than “activism or political causes”.
Managing AI risks is ‘profound responsibility’, Sunak will tell world leaders
Managing the risks posed by artificial intelligence is “one of the most profound responsibilities” faced by world leaders, Rishi Sunak will tell a major summit on the technology.
British politics in ‘dangerous’ state warns MP sister of murdered Jo Cox
British politics is in a worse situation than it was in 2016 when Jo Cox was murdered, the late MP’s sister has warned.
‘Infected blood victim compensation fulfils vow I made 10 years ago’ – Hunt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said a compensation package of at least £10 billion for victims of the infected blood scandal will fulfil a promise he made to a constituent who died after contracting hepatitis C.
Government determined killers of Irish peacekeeper will be brought to justice
The Irish Government is determined that those responsible for the death of a UN peacekeeper in Lebanon are brought to justice, deputy premier Micheal Martin has said.
Law changes proposed to curb ‘weekly takeovers’ by pro-Palestine protesters
Law changes have been proposed to help police deal with the “weekly takeovers” of central London by pro-Palestine protesters.
Chris Heaton-Harris says he will not stand for re-election
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has announced he will not be standing at the next general election.
William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding, report says
The Prince of Wales is to be an usher at the wedding of his close friend Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, next month, reports suggest.
Taoiseach leads tributes following death of ‘trailblazer’ Tony O’Reilly
Taoiseach Simon Harris has led tributes following the death of Tony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading business figures, at the age of 88.
Shapps orders urgent review to find aircraft for paratroopers to mark D-Day
Defence chiefs are scrambling to secure more planes for a parachute drop to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day as crises in Ukraine and the Middle East have left the RAF’s transport fleet stretched.
Labour sets out more detail on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists
Hospitals would be expected to pool staff and share waiting lists as part of a Labour drive to deliver an extra 40,000 NHS appointments a week.
NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris will not seek re-election in upcoming General Election
NI Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has announced he will be stepping down from his role as MP at the end of the current mandate.
Zahawi: Tories should have held their nerve and stuck with Johnson
Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has suggested Tory MPs should not have been “spooked” into ousting Boris Johnson.
Businessman Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88
Tony O’Reilly, one of Ireland’s leading business figures, has died at the age of 88.
Former Irish media magnate Tony O’Reilly has died aged 88
Anthony O’Reilly has died aged 88 in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin this morning. The former businessman, international rugby player and Chief Executive of Independent News & Media (INM) was brought to hospital suffering from pneumonia earlier last week.
Special school principal tells parents 'lobby your politicians, don't blame staff' ahead of strike closure
Special schools are set to be hardest hit as thousands of school support workers go on strike