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Reeves vows to make ‘fair and necessary choices’ as Budget day dawns
Rachel Reeves has vowed to make “fair and necessary choices” in the Budget, despite being widely expected to introduce a series of tax rises.
SNP calls on Chancellor to ‘help, not hammer’ families in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to “help, not hammer” families when she delivers her Budget.
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Puffin numbers down by almost a quarter on Farne Islands, annual survey shows
A survey of puffins on the internationally important Farne Islands has shown a drop in numbers of almost a quarter.
Inquiry into rogue surgeon to hear opening statements
A public inquiry into disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel is to hear from core participants as they make opening statements.
Reeves says she is ‘pushing ahead with biggest drive for growth’ ahead of Budget
Rachel Reeves has promised to “push ahead with the biggest drive for growth in a generation”, and insisted she would not “lose control of public spending”, as she prepares to deliver the Budget.
I'm A Celebrity star faces major Bushtucker trial blow as fans make prediction
ITV viewers have already made their feelings clear when they can vote again
ITV I'm A Celebrity's Ruby Wax ruffles feathers after sneaking off with treat
Camper Ruby Wax took an entire bag of sweets for herself following a challenge in the latest instalment of the show.
Ant and Dec confirm major I'm A Celebrity shake-up in sudden announcement
The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! presenters ended the show with a huge announcement.
Gordon Brown urges world leaders to support Nigeria as children abducted
Gordon Brown has urged governments across the world to urgently step up their support for Nigeria after hundreds of children were abducted by gunmen from their schools.
‘One of the good guys’: Tributes paid following death of former News Letter columnist and BBC NI editor
Tributes have been paid following the death of former News Letter columnist and BBC Northern Ireland editor Charlie Warmington.
I'm A Celebrity viewers fume as trial outcome 'spoiled' just minutes into show
I'm A Celebrity viewers were left furious after ITV revealed the outcome of a trial in the show's opening moments.
Minister vows to deliver safe leave from work Act for victims of domestic abuse
Trade unions raised the issue with a demonstration outside Parliament Buildings on Tuesday, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls.
Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for coup attempt
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt, to the surprise of many in the South American nation who doubted he would ever end up behind bars.
Shoes of domestic abuse survivors displayed at Stormont
Laid across a table in the Long Gallery, they included high heels, as well as different types of trainers and leather brogues.
Woman set on fire as she answered door of Dublin home may not have been intended target
Detectives believe a woman (43) who suffered serious burn injuries when she was set on fire as she answered the door to her home may not have been the primary target of the attack.
Everything Northern Ireland can expect in Budget 2025 as Rachael Reeves makes changes to benefits, savings and tax
The Chancellor will take to her feet in the House of Commons around 12:30pm on Wednesday
Met Police ‘don’t want to know’ about Muriel McKay case, says daughter
The daughter of Muriel McKay, who was kidnapped and murdered more than 55 years ago and whose remains have never been found, said the Metropolitan Police “don’t want to know” about her mother’s case.
Trump says peace plan ‘fine-tuned’ and envoys being sent to Putin and Ukrainians
US president Donald Trump said his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been “fine-tuned” and that he is sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin and army secretary Dan Driscoll to meet Ukrainian officials.
Co Down man's warning after undiagnosed diabetes caused his blindness
The man has spoken up to help others during Diabetes Awareness Month