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Bank of England cuts interest rates to near three-year low
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to the lowest level in nearly three years, as it said measures in the Budget will help bring down inflation quicker than previously thought.
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Presbyterian Moderator says church ‘deeply ashamed and sorry’ at special General Assembly in wake of safeguarding failures
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has said the church is “deeply ashamed and sorry” as he opened a special General Assembly.
Translink release details on Christmas timetables for all services
Useful advice for those planning on using services this festive season
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‘Ambitious’ childcare reforms could halve costs for families, says Minister
Mr Givan said the strategy marked “an important milestone” for families and for the early learning and childcare sector
Michael Murphy: Appeal to find man missing in Belfast
Police have confirmed that a man is still missing
Hunt for wanted man Thinkwell Javangwe with links to NI
Nottinghamshire Police have put an appeal out for man after he breached a court order as the man has ties to our region
Car fire on busy Belfast road extinguished with knock on delays expected
There is knock on traffic disruption on a busy Belfast road this morning as a result of a car on fire.
Hospitals ‘nowhere near out of the woods’ as flu cases rise
Hospitals are “nowhere near out of the woods yet” as flu cases remain at record levels for this time of year, health officials have said.
Children heard pleading ‘Mama’ in secret recordings of parents abusing them
A married couple will be sentenced tomorrow after they were recorded subjecting their six children, including two toddlers, to sustained physical, emotional and psychological abuse.
Woman tells of ‘absolutely terrifying’ bid to escape gunfire on Bondi Beach
A woman who fled for her life during the Bondi Beach shootings has said she was determined not to die without saying goodbye to her family.
William and Kate pictured in new family portrait for royal Christmas card
The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a new family photograph, chosen for the couple’s 2025 Christmas card.
Government focused on prevention to tackle violence against women – minister
The safeguarding minister has said she is “sick” of putting “nicer plasters on to ever growing scars” as the Government is set to announce its strategy to halve violence against women and girls (Vawg) in a decade.
Belgium demands ironclad guarantees of protection as EU considers Ukraine loan
Belgium has insisted its European Union partners must provide ironclad guarantees that it will be protected from Russian retaliation before it would back a massive loan for Ukraine.
Ricky the Donkey brings festive joy to families at South Belfast Christmas parade
“We wanted to do something that felt joyful and open to everyone, but that also responded to real need"
New deal needed for ‘bewildered and frightened’ farming sector, review urges
The farming sector is “bewildered and frightened”, with inheritance tax and farming payment changes causing significant ongoing concern, a review for the Government has found.
Nature reserve announces expansion which could help capercaillie
A nature reserve is expanding in a move which it is hoped will help species such as the endangered capercaillie.
BP hires first female boss as chief executive steps down
BP has hired Meg O’Neill as its new chief executive in a surprise change at the top marking the first time a woman has been appointed at the helm of one of the world’s top five oil firms.
Two arrests made in Omagh for shoplifting as part of Operation Seasons Greetings
Police said they will continue to actively target shop lifting over the festive period
Obituary: Hugh Torrens O’Neill, 3rd Baron Rathcavan
Hugh O’Neill came from one of the most distinguished Ulster families, the O’Neills of Clannaboy, who could trace their line back to Neill of the Nine Hostages who was killed on a raiding party against Roman Britain in the 4th Century.