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UK and Irish ministers to meet amid row over migration

UK and Irish ministers to meet amid row over migration

UK and Irish ministers to meet amid row over migration

28 April 2024

The Irish Government has said there had been an increase in asylum seekers arriving across the Northern Ireland border.


William and Kate celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

William and Kate celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

William and Kate celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

28 April 2024

The prince and princess wed in a grand ceremony at Westminster Abbey in 2011.


Tory rebels plot against Rishi Sunak ahead of challenging local elections

Tory rebels plot against Rishi Sunak ahead of challenging local elections

Tory rebels plot against Rishi Sunak ahead of challenging local elections

28 April 2024

The defection of a Tory MP to Labour and perilous local contests are heightening the threat of a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister.


Depression and anxiety sufferers ‘to lose sickness benefits in welfare reforms’

Depression and anxiety sufferers ‘to lose sickness benefits in welfare reforms’

Depression and anxiety sufferers ‘to lose sickness benefits in welfare reforms’

28 April 2024

Ministers will propose stopping regular payments for a range of mental health problems and instead argue for ‘meaningful support’, The Times reported.


British tourist ‘aware and able to communicate’ in hospital after shark attack

British tourist ‘aware and able to communicate’ in hospital after shark attack

British tourist ‘aware and able to communicate’ in hospital after shark attack

28 April 2024

Peter Smith, 64, was savaged 10 metres off the shore in Courland Bay, on the north coast of Tobago.


More than 840,000 applications for 2025 London Marathon breaks world record

More than 840,000 applications for 2025 London Marathon breaks world record

More than 840,000 applications for 2025 London Marathon breaks world record

28 April 2024

The figure smashed the previous record of 578,374 set by this year’s London Marathon ballot.


Highs of 20C to follow washout weekend, says Met Office

Highs of 20C to follow washout weekend, says Met Office

Highs of 20C to follow washout weekend, says Met Office

28 April 2024

The south-east of England will enjoy the highest temperatures this week, while northern England and eastern Scotland will see the chilliest.


More human remains found at two locations in torso murder probe

More human remains found at two locations in torso murder probe

More human remains found at two locations in torso murder probe

28 April 2024

Greater Manchester Police said they believe the victim was a man in his 60s from Salford and his family have been informed.


Iranian community protests in London over death sentence for popular rapper

Iranian community protests in London over death sentence for popular rapper

Iranian community protests in London over death sentence for popular rapper

28 April 2024

Members of the Iranian community wore masks depicting the face of Toomaj Salehi and erected a mock gallows outside Downing Street.


New laws to protect consumers from cyber attacks take effect

New laws to protect consumers from cyber attacks take effect

New laws to protect consumers from cyber attacks take effect

28 April 2024

Manufacturers have to publish contact details so bugs and issues can be reported, under the new legislation.


Harry and Meghan will head to Nigeria after duke visits UK next month

Harry and Meghan will head to Nigeria after duke visits UK next month

Harry and Meghan will head to Nigeria after duke visits UK next month

28 April 2024

They were invited by the west African country’s chief of defence staff.


Starmer to welcome Tory defector to Labour as he promises mental health reform

Starmer to welcome Tory defector to Labour as he promises mental health reform

Starmer to welcome Tory defector to Labour as he promises mental health reform

28 April 2024

MP and part-time consultant psychiatrist Dr Dan Poulter quit the Conservative Party and will advise Labour on health policy.


Ireland won’t be ‘loophole’ for other countries’ migration issues – Harris

Ireland won’t be ‘loophole’ for other countries’ migration issues – Harris

Ireland won’t be ‘loophole’ for other countries’ migration issues – Harris

28 April 2024

The Irish premier said he doesn’t ‘intend to allow anybody else’s migration policy to affect the integrity of our own one’.


Motorsport artist Alan Walsh says having F1 star clients is ‘dream come true’

Motorsport artist Alan Walsh says having F1 star clients is ‘dream come true’

Motorsport artist Alan Walsh says having F1 star clients is ‘dream come true’

28 April 2024

The Yorkshire-born illustrator has been building his client list over the years with his colourful style.


Streets turn tartan as fundraisers stride out on kiltwalk

Streets turn tartan as fundraisers stride out on kiltwalk

Streets turn tartan as fundraisers stride out on kiltwalk

28 April 2024

More than 14,000 people took part in three different walks on Sunday, raising funds for 900 Scottish charities.


O’Neill seeks ‘thought-out’ response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland

O’Neill seeks ‘thought-out’ response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland

O’Neill seeks ‘thought-out’ response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland

28 April 2024

The Irish Government said there has been an increase in asylum seekers arriving in Ireland after crossing the NI border.


Cameron to discuss Gaza and promote investment in UK at Saudi Arabia summit

Cameron to discuss Gaza and promote investment in UK at Saudi Arabia summit

Cameron to discuss Gaza and promote investment in UK at Saudi Arabia summit

28 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary will on Monday attend the first World Economic Forum to be held in Riyadh.


What happens next as Humza Yousaf faces no confidence votes at Holyrood?

What happens next as Humza Yousaf faces no confidence votes at Holyrood?

What happens next as Humza Yousaf faces no confidence votes at Holyrood?

28 April 2024

The make-up of the Scottish Parliament means the First Minister faces a tough fight for his political future.


Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu ‘couldn’t have done things worse’ in Gaza conflict

Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu ‘couldn’t have done things worse’ in Gaza conflict

Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu ‘couldn’t have done things worse’ in Gaza conflict

28 April 2024

The former speaker of the US House of Representatives said she is ‘not a big fan’ of the Israeli prime minister.


Nancy Pelosi dismisses Johnson and Truss’s claims world was ‘safer’ under Trump

Nancy Pelosi dismisses Johnson and Truss’s claims world was ‘safer’ under Trump

Nancy Pelosi dismisses Johnson and Truss’s claims world was ‘safer’ under Trump

28 April 2024

Ms Pelosi suggested that Mr Trump’s time in office had instead improved the safety of those who ‘dislike people of colour and LGBTQ and women’.


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