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Income inequality in Ireland and Northern Ireland ‘very similar’ – study
Income inequality north and south of the border are “very similar” but driven by different factors, according to a study.
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More than £570m stolen by fraudsters in first half of 2024
Losses from unauthorised fraud increased in the first half of this year, while losses where people were tricked into transferring money fell, according to banking industry body UK Finance.
‘Landmark’ for UK lithium production as demo plant opens in Cornwall
A demonstration facility for producing lithium is opening in Cornwall in what backers say is a milestone in helping the UK’s transition to clean power.
Two-tier childcare system is ‘stigmatising’ for disadvantaged families – report
A two-tier system of childcare provision is emerging which is “stigmatising” for disadvantaged families with young children, a report has warned.
Mariella Frostrup ‘excited’ to be ambassador for menopause employment
Television presenter Mariella Frostrup said she is “honoured and delighted” to become the Government’s new ambassador for menopause employment.
Lammy to press China on global issues including Ukraine on first visit
The Foreign Secretary will urge China to stop supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine on a two-day visit this week as the Government vowed to continue “challenging” the country “where we must”.
‘Listen to voters’ and block Chancellor’s Budget cuts, Flynn tells Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has been told to “listen to voters” and block his Chancellor’s plans to impose deep cuts in this year’s Budget.
Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia
Researchers are investigating whether drugs currently used for diabetes and eye diseases could help to prevent or treat dementia.
AI-generated child sex abuse content increasingly found on open web – watchdog
AI-generated child sexual abuse content is increasingly being found on publicly accessible areas of the internet, exposing it to more people, an internet watchdog has warned.
Rachel Reeves planning £3bn welfare cuts in Budget
Rachel Reeves will seek to make around £3 billion of cuts to welfare over the next four years by restricting access to sickness benefits, it is understood.
Young NI people with DLD shine a light on life-long impact of hidden disability in bid to inspire others
DLD can make talking and listening difficult, leading to children struggling with formal education and exams at school while in adult life they can face difficulties obtaining employment, as well as social and emotional challenges.
Keir Starmer says the UK ‘will not mourn’ death of Hamas leader
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK “will not mourn” the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after Israel announced he had been killed by its military.
Netflix subscriber growth slows as gains from password-sharing crackdown subside
Netflix has reported that its subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer, a sign the huge gains from the video-streaming service’s crackdown on freeloading viewers is tapering off.
Leadership rivals reject Tory MP’s claim Badenoch ‘preoccupied’ with children
Kemi Badenoch has criticised a Conservative MP’s suggestion she could not head the Tories because she was too “preoccupied” with her children, saying “it isn’t always women who have parental responsibilities”.
One Direction release statement after Liam Payne's tragic death
Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan have issued a joint statement
Mother killed in M6 crash named in reports
A mother from Glasgow was among five people killed in a crash involving two cars on the M6 in Cumbria, it has been reported.
How a small family business grew to become NI’s first company to hit £2billion in sales
From humble beginnings as a small, family-run farming business in Moygashel, Moy Park is now first in the pecking order after becoming Northern Ireland’s first company to hit £2bn in sales.
Liam Payne gushes about Irish fans in resurfaced RTE Late late Show clip
Liam Payne has sadly died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Limiting bonuses for bankers was ‘damaging’ to UK growth, Bank deputy says
Bank of England deputy governor Sam Woods has said the bankers’ bonus cap was “damaging” for the UK and the move to scrap it has been recognised by major international banks.
West Belfast sustainable packaging factory to be extended
The Belfast based company trades around the world