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UK and US agree zero tariff deal on pharmaceuticals
The UK has sealed a deal to give the US zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products imported into the country, in return for the NHS spending more on medicines.
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OBR must ‘change completely’ how sensitive reports published after Budget leak
The Office for Budget Responsibility has said its leadership must take “immediate steps to change completely” how it publishes reports containing sensitive forecasts after it mistakenly released an analysis of the Budget early last week.
DUP MP urges ‘vigilance’ as first confirmed bluetongue cases spark strict control measures across NI
Farmers across across Northern Ireland have been urged to remain “co-operative and vigilant” after bluetongue was confirmed in two cows originating from a herd in Co Down.
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Kelly Osbourne 'so sad' as brother Jack has a setback on I'm a Celebrity
Kelly Osbourne has been sharing her thoughts on the ITV reality series, which her younger brother Jack is taking part in
UK and US preparing to strike zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The UK Government is preparing to strike a deal with the US, securing zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products into the US in return for an increase in NHS spending on American medicines.
King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years
The King and Queen will this week host the German president for a state visit, with the format reverting to normal after royal elements of Donald Trump’s stay were restricted to the Windsor estate.
Street dealers avoid jail after being 'caught red-handed' with cocaine
The prosecution lawyer said the defendants activities "constituted street dealers at the lower end of the supply chain''
NHS Fife faces new discrimination claim from gender critical nurse Sandie Peggie
NHS Fife is facing further legal action from gender critical nurse Sandie Peggie as part of her ongoing employment tribunal claims against the health board.
Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long ‘alert to the risks’ of role
Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister has said she is “alert to the risks” of her role.
Melania Trump reveals White House Christmas decorations
Melania Trump has unveiled this year’s White House Christmas decorations – her first since she resumed the role of first lady.
ITV I'm A Celebrity issues apology after Joel Dommett's 'unfortunate' comment
ITV has been forced to issue an apology after I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! host, Joel Dommett, made a comment referencing knife crime
Renowned architect and RTÉ presenter Hugh Wallace dies aged 68
Well-known architect and RTÉ presenter Hugh Wallace has died aged 68.
Belfast wedding photographer shares genius hack for tearful brides
A Belfast wedding photographer has shared a brilliant hack she spotted while photographing a wedding
Police considering corporate manslaughter charges in Horizon scandal probe
Police are considering corporate manslaughter charges as part of their probe into the Post Office Horizon scandal.
Duo ‘caught red-handed’ with cocaine and cannabis following house row avoid jail
Two street dealers “caught red-handed” with cocaine and cannabis following a house row have narrowly avoided immediate custody.
Loose Women fans all say same thing as Jeff Brazier scolds Ruth Langsford in awkward moment
Loose Women viewers reacted to an awkward on-air moment when Jeff Brazier scolded Ruth Langsford
NI abuse survivor launches legal bid to secure public inquiry into sexual abuse within churches
A campaigner who was indecently assaulted as a child by a youth leader has launched legal action in a bid to secure a public inquiry into sexual abuse within churches in Northern Ireland.
Justice Minister ‘hopeful’ of securing money for police discretionary payments
Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long has said she is hopeful that money will be found later this month to meet discretionary payments for police officers.
Popular Belfast food outlet releases CCTV of ‘masked intruders ransacking offices’ in PR stunt
A popular food outlet in Belfast shared CCTV footage of masked intruders ransacking its head office as part of a marketing stunt.
More than 800 still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
More than 800 people remain missing after devastating floods killed over 1,100 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, with Indonesia’s president urging more action to confront the changing climate.