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NHS says it ‘absolutely recognises need’ for revised single-sex spaces guidance
The NHS in England has acknowledged the need to revise its policy on single-sex spaces in the wake of the Darlington tribunal result but said it is waiting for the Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance before it can take action.
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Former PM Sir Tony Blair chosen by Donald Trump for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair will be part of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” aimed at preventing future conflict in the territory, the White House has announced.
Claire Byrne discusses RTE departure and new challenges at Newstalk on Late Late Show
Claire Byrne breaks silence on RTE exit and 'meet this challenge' move
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Badenoch insists ‘Britain is not broken’ in rebuke of defector Jenrick
Britain “is not broken”, Kemi Badenoch has insisted in a rebuke to Robert Jenrick after he defected to Reform UK.
Streeting allies call for unity amid reports Cabinet colleagues want him sacked
Allies of Wes Streeting have called for unity within Government, amid reports Cabinet ministers are urging the Prime Minister to sack his Health Secretary.
Fianna Fail TD apologises after conviction for driving over 190km/h
A Fianna Fail TD has apologised after he was convicted for dangerous driving after a court heard he was detected driving at more than 190km/h.
Ex-West Midlands Police chief could still face conduct probe despite retirement
The former chief constable of West Midlands Police could still face a conduct probe after his retirement in the wake of what he called a “political and media frenzy” over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a match against Aston Villa.
Lisburn mum 'forced to leave home' as rats chew large hole in her kitchen
Chloe Adams says she has had a rodent problem in her apartment for a year
Met Office update on Northern Ireland weekend weather outlook
Here's what to expect if you're planning to get out and about
Justice Minister Naomi Long ‘mistakenly’ quoting barrister legal aid figures branded ‘deeply irresponsible’
The Department of Justice has admitted Naomi Long was “mistaken” when she claimed that a barrister received almost £4m in legal aid last year.
‘Trying to fake a smile’: Angie Best shares hospital photo during cancer treatment
Angie Best shared an emotional update from her hospital bed as she underwent an alternative form of chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis.
Prison officer jailed after body-cam caught sex act with inmate
Rebecca Pinckard, 46, was filmed performing a sex act on a prisoner in a store cupboard
Teaching union warns ‘toxic masculinity’ incident at Co Antrim school points to ‘deep, systemic issues’ at play
A Northern Irish teaching union has warned that concerns of “toxic masculinity” at a Co Antrim school are part of “deep, systemic issues” at play.
'I was collateral damage' - woman left disabled after Covid vaccine speaks out
“I had no qualms about taking a vaccine, and I still support science-based medication and vaccines. All medications have side effects for some people," she said.
Government issued contempt of court warning over Sturgeon investigation ruling
The Scottish Government has been warned it risks contempt of court action after it missed a deadline to release files relating to an investigation into whether former first minister Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.
Britain and Ukraine stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’, Lammy says on Kyiv visit
David Lammy has insisted the UK stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv.
Brother ‘in shock’ after seeing gardai shoot George Nkencho outside home
The brother of George Nkencho has described seeing him get shot by gardai at the front of their Dublin home.
Fact check: Government received data on sector impact of revaluations
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch claimed in Prime Minister’s Questions on January 14 that Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the Chancellor “did not even realise the impact of her business rates policy” on January 12....
Christmas Eve assault in Ballymena left man needing hospital treatment and police seeking answers
A man was seriously assaulted on Christmas Eve, requiring hospital treatment
Belfast Maritime festival to be rescheduled next year due to weather changes
Last year's festival saw a washout on the Sunday