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Starmer’s appointment of Mandelson under spotlight as criminal probe launched
Sir Keir Starmer’s appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US is coming under growing scrutiny, after bombshell revelations about the peer’s dealings with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein led to a criminal probe and his departure from the House of Lords.
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'I'm living with cancer and even on the darkest days you have to hold on to hope'
She was first diagnosed in April 2021 after an appointment.
President Catherine Connolly to begin official tour to Northern Ireland
The visit will commence with a meeting with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Stormont Castle
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Reaching net zero migration would squeeze public finances, warns think tank
Net zero migration to the UK could shrink the economy and result in taxes rising to plug a funding shortfall, an influential economic think tank has warned.
Co-op’s price-match comparisons with Aldi misled consumers, watchdog rules
A Co-op website advertising the grocer’s price-match scheme with Aldi has been ruled misleading for failing to compare similar products.
Younger and lower-paid workers hit hardest by rising labour costs, figures show
Younger and entry-level workers are being squeezed the hardest by higher employment costs slowing the rate that firms are hiring, new analysis shows.
Public to choose favourite nature image from ‘truly exceptional’ list
The public are being given a chance to vote for their favourite nature image from a shortlist ranging from flamingos under power lines to a sloth sheltering its baby from the rain.
Sarwar calls for UK to ban social media for under-16s
The leader of Scottish Labour has called for the UK to ban social media for under-16s.
President Catherine Connolly to commence first official visit to Northern Ireland today
The newly appointed Irish president, Catherine Connolly, arrives in Belfast this morning to begin her first official visit to Northern Ireland since taking office.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves out of Windsor home
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved from his Windsor mansion amid the release of new files relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
Government says more people will survive cancer under its new 10-year plan
Far more people will survive cancer in the coming years, the Government has pledged, as it published a new 10-year plan to tackle the disease.
PSNI officers to get £7,500 each in compensation over data breach
The error has been hugely costly with £119million ring-fenced by Stormont for payments.
Institute FC leads tributes after death of coach’s two-year-old daughter
Institute FC has paid tribute to a baby girl, Eve Harkin Campbell – the two-year-old daughter of the club’s goalkeeping coach, Aodhàn Campbell – after she passed away.
World has failed Sudan sexual violence survivors, Yvette Cooper says
The UK is putting £20 million towards helping survivors of sexual violence in the Sudan conflict, as Yvette Cooper said the international community “has failed” the war-torn nation’s women.
Troubled Presbyterian Church elects new leader after first tie in 12 years
The troubled Presbyterian Church in Ireland has selected Rev Richard Kerr as its next leader after the first tied vote in 12 years.
King hosts thank-you reception for key local and regional workers
The King has hosted a reception to say a special thank you to workers who are helping to make a difference in their local communities.
George Mitchell could lose Freedom of Belfast award over Epstein links
Former US Senator George Mitchell looks set to lose his prestigious Freedom of Belfast award over his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Kate’s needlework praised in woollen mill visit
The Princess of Wales stitched a label into a pair of jeans gifted to her husband and declared: “He will love those,” as she celebrated Wales’ textiles industry.
'I was only seven when I was sexually abused by my friend's older brother'
"The reality is sexual abuse and sexual violence sadly affects children, women and men from all backgrounds"
NI-educated butcher surgeon ‘messed with the wrong person’, says former patient
"I'm staring out to the sea, listening to the waves crashing," says Deborah Douglas, aka the 'Erin Brockovich of Birmingham'.