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Storm Chandra set to hit UK as more weather warnings come into force
Storm Chandra is set to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK, as more weather warnings come into force on Tuesday.
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Labour MPs urged to unite for by-election as Reform prepares its candidate
Labour MPs have been urged to unite after a spat over blocking Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing in a by-election in the city, as their political rivals begin preparations for the race.
NI Civil Service failing to demonstrate value for money according to new Audit Office report
The NICS pay bill has grown substantially, exceeding £1.27 billion
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Everything you need to know on NI's new driving licensing laws coming later this year
It will introduce a revised training, testing and post-test framework for new drivers and motorcyclists.
'I always felt pacemakers were for older people until I got one fitted at 20 years old'
“It’s quite a heavy thing to be told when you're so young and have lived a generally normal and healthy life until that point.”
Six major new driving licensing laws coming to Northern Ireland in October 2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced major changes to the driver licensing system
Everything you need to know as Audit Office criticises NI Civil Service
A new report said that the NICS is failing to demonstrate value for money
Comforting to know my son will keep telling my story – Holocaust survivor
A Holocaust survivor who hid in a cellar to escape persecution said it was comforting to know his son would continue to tell his story.
100 days to save NHS says Labour as parties set out Holyrood election stalls
Scots have “100 days to save our NHS”, Scottish Labour has claimed as parties have laid out their elections stalls.
Civil service going backwards, auditors find – costing vastly more money, with more staff and a lavishly-paid boss brought in to fix it
The civil service is going backwards, costing vastly more and employing more staff while outcomes get worse, a devastating report by auditors has revealed.
Problem gambling linked to exposure during childhood – study
Problem gambling is much more likely among people exposed to gambling as children, according to a new study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
NI Civil Service averages more than 13 sickness days per worker, report finds
Sickness absence in the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has grown to an average of more than 13 days lost per staff member in a year, a report has found.
Former teen GAA county player fitted with a pacemaker at 20 urges others to Walk for Hearts
A former county-level Gaelic footballer from Co Down, who was forced to have a pacemaker fitted at just 20 years of age, is encouraging others to ‘Walk For Hearts’ this February,
Lord Patten: Starmer must tell Chinese ‘exactly what he thinks’ on Beijing trip
Sir Keir Starmer should say “exactly what he thinks” when he meets Chinese leaders in Beijing this week, the last governor of Hong Kong has said.
Record proportion of profit warnings sparked by policy and global upheaval – EY
UK-listed firms issuing profit warnings have blamed policy changes and geopolitical uncertainty more than ever before, as they grappled with tariffs, tax hikes and fragile consumer spending, new analysis shows.
Shop price inflation defies expectations to jump in January
Shop price inflation defied expectations to jump in January amid a warning that any suggestion it had peaked was “simply not borne out” by the figures.
‘Britain’s poorest getting poorer as people in deep poverty at record high’
Progress on tackling poverty is likely to stall after April if the Government’s key move to axe the two-child benefit limit is not followed up with more action, campaigners have warned.
New team aims to help British small businesses win defence contracts
A new team that aims to help small businesses win more defence contracts and make defence an “engine for growth” has been launched by the UK Government.
‘Trailblazing’ NHS pilot combines AI and robotics to spot lung cancer faster
Patients with suspected lung cancer could be diagnosed or have the disease ruled out faster under a new NHS pilot that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with robotic technology.
Half a million heat network customers to receive Ofgem protection from this week
More than 500,000 customers on heat networks are to be protected from unfair energy price hikes from this week when they finally come under Ofgem regulation.