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Politicians who touted fantasy solutions to Brexit border conundrum were wrong then and they are wrong now
It is 10 years since the EU referendum, three years since the Windsor Framework was signed, and two years since the Executive was restored following Safeguarding the Union. So it is right that we take stock of how the post-Brexit arrangements are working for the people of Northern Ireland.
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Octopus Energy to trade renewables in China after striking joint venture
Octopus Energy has expanded into China for the first time after launching a joint venture with the country’s PCG Power.
AstraZeneca secures tie-up with Chinese firm for weight loss drugs
AstraZeneca has unveiled a tie-up with China’s CSPC Pharmaceutical Group to ramp up development of experimental weight loss and diabetes drugs in a deal worth 18.5 billion US dollars (£13.4 billion) as it looks to tap further into the booming sector.
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UK Government expects to decide ‘soon’ on Chinese wind turbine factory plan
The UK Government expects to decide “soon” whether to approve a Chinese firm’s plans to build the UK’s largest wind turbine manufacturing facility in Scotland but has to consider security, the trade minister has said.
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US
Donald Trump has threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the US.
Army officers face court martial over Jaysley Beck sexual assault case
Two Army officers have been charged over their conduct in the case of Gunner Jaysley Beck, who was sexually assaulted and then took her own life.
Trump blasts Starmer China trip as PM arrives in Shanghai for next leg of visit
US President Donald Trump warned it would be “dangerous” for the UK to do business with China, as Sir Keir Starmer touched down in Shanghai for the next leg of his trip to the country.
May Day opening as top NI chef set to head kitchen at Belfast’s latest luxury boutique hotel
The newest addition to Belfast’s growing portfolio of hotels is taking bookings from May, as The Bedford Hotel prepares for its official launch following a multi-million pound renovation project in the heart of the city centre.
Rates climbdown shows the power of loud lobbying and will be cheered by businesses all over NI
Finance Minister John O’Dowd’s climbdown over a rates revaluation for commercial properties will be cheered all over.
Chief Constable apologises for any offence caused to family of IRA victim after Glenanne book launch visit
The family of a Co Armagh man murdered by the IRA say they have received an apology from the chief constable linked to his attendance at a book launch.
Pensioners in Housing Executive bungalows ‘living in fear of flooding every time it rains’
Three pensioners in a Co Down village have expressed their frustration about a lack of flood prevention measures which has left them in fear every time it rains.
NI woman awarded almost £40k after she was unfairly dismissed by bank over whistleblowing
A Northern Ireland employee of a London-based bank has been awarded nearly £40,000 by an industrial tribunal, which found she was unfairly dismissed over whistleblowing.
Colin Howell’s second wife urged him to confess despite her own silence: ‘The truth will set you free’
Colin Howell’s second wife said she quoted Bible verses to him after he confessed to two murders, but did not tell detectives at the time that she had known about the killings for more than a decade.
Cocaine and alcohol may have led to heart failure in 21-year-old who drowned in NI lake
A young man whose body was pulled from a Co Tyrone lake died by drowning due to the effects of alcohol and cocaine, an inquest has found.
‘I woke up when I heard glass smashing’: Two friends from India in shock after attack on Co Antrim home
Two young friends, originally from India, have said they can’t understand why the Co Antrim home they share was targeted on Wednesday night.
Former UVF boss a 'dead man walking' if he tries to come back to NI after prison release
Former UVF leader Mark Haddock has been warned he is a “dead man walking” if he returns to Northern Ireland.
Trump issues warning over Starmer’s ‘dangerous’ China strategy
US President Donald Trump warned it would be “dangerous” for the UK to do business with China, as Sir Keir Starmer moves to strengthen economic ties with Beijing on the final day of his visit.
Starmer to meet businesses and visit Shanghai on last day of China trip
Sir Keir Starmer will meet businesses in Beijing as he continues his push to bolster economic ties with China on the final day of his visit to the country.
Woman charged with murder after death of one-year-old girl
A woman has been charged with murder after a one-year-old girl died on the Isle of Wight.
Warm Home Discount to be extended for rest of decade
Millions of families will receive the £150 Warm Home Discount every winter for the rest of the decade, the Government has announced.