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Varadkar expresses regret that NI Protocol was imposed without unionist consent

Varadkar expresses regret that NI Protocol was imposed without unionist consent

The Irish premier said the prospect of an EU/UK deal on the contentious trading arrangements was ‘very real’.

Zelensky urges western allies to send tanks to defeat the Russian invader

Zelensky urges western allies to send tanks to defeat the Russian invader

The Ukrainian president’s call intensifies the pressure on Germany to release its Leopard 2 battle tanks.

Student denies public order offence after eggs thrown at King

Student denies public order offence after eggs thrown at King

The King and Queen Consort were in York to unveil a statue of the late Queen at York Minster.

Church of England formally apologises for ‘shameful’ treatment of LGBTQI+ people

Church of England formally apologises for ‘shameful’ treatment of LGBTQI+ people

The church will bless same-sex civil marriages for the first time but will not change its position on gay marriage, it was revealed this week.

Labour frontbench invited to Aberdeen after Starmer rules out oil investment

Labour frontbench invited to Aberdeen after Starmer rules out oil investment

The Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce accused the Labour leader of misunderstanding the energy transition.

Tory criticises ‘politically motivated’ complaints over Sunak’s seatbelt ‘error’

Tory criticises ‘politically motivated’ complaints over Sunak’s seatbelt ‘error’

Blackpool MP Scott Benton suggested Lancashire Police should use their time tackling serious crime rather than ‘looking into’ the issue.

Train firms ordered to stop misusing cancellation loophole

Train firms ordered to stop misusing cancellation loophole

The Office of Rail and Road said it is requiring operators to supply data on ‘resource availability pre-cancellations’.

Education unions in six-hour talks with Government officials to avert strikes

Education unions in six-hour talks with Government officials to avert strikes

Seven days of industrial action is planned in England and Wales in a dispute over pay.

The full list of Halifax and Lloyds branches set to close

The full list of Halifax and Lloyds branches set to close

The banks said that they would shut 40 sites between April and June

HS2 archaeologists find scars of early Civil War skirmish

HS2 archaeologists find scars of early Civil War skirmish

Around 200 impact marks from pistol shots were discovered on a medieval gatehouse of Coleshill Manor in Warwickshire.

First electric-only freight train firm Varamis Rail starts moving parcels

First electric-only freight train firm Varamis Rail starts moving parcels

The company is using electric former passenger trains converted to carry freight in response to the growing demand for next day deliveries.

February 6: NHS will see biggest ever strike after fresh walkout announced

February 6: NHS will see biggest ever strike after fresh walkout announced

Unite said workers from five ambulance trusts in England and Wales would also join the strike on February 6.

Retailers struggled over Christmas as embattled shoppers cut back on spending

Retailers struggled over Christmas as embattled shoppers cut back on spending

Experts had forecast a 0.5% rise in retail sales volumes – but they dropped 1%.

Bank of England governor: Inflation likely to fall quite rapidly in late spring

Bank of England governor: Inflation likely to fall quite rapidly in late spring

Andrew Bailey said lower energy prices will help drive down inflation in coming months.

Ambulance workers announce fresh strikes in escalation of bitter pay dispute

Ambulance workers announce fresh strikes in escalation of bitter pay dispute

Unite said its members across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will stage 10 further strikes in the coming weeks.

What the papers say – January 20

What the papers say – January 20

The front pages lead with good news on inflation and Sir Keir Starmer making a splash at Davos.

Stills and Nash lead tributes to David Crosby: ‘The glue that held us together’

Stills and Nash lead tributes to David Crosby: ‘The glue that held us together’

The trio formed the influential rock group Crosby, Stills and Nash – a US supergroup that would later feature Neil Young.

Parents of teenager killed by drunk driver claim ‘they were not supported’

Parents of teenager killed by drunk driver claim ‘they were not supported’

Paul and Nicky Johnson said they were given just 30 minutes’ notice that the woman who was responsible for their daughter’s death would be sentenced.

Western allies discuss further military assistance for Ukraine

Western allies discuss further military assistance for Ukraine

Germany is under pressure to release its Leopard 2 battle tanks after the UK pledged 14 Challenger 2s.

Fresh talks taking place amid dispute over teachers’ pay in Scotland

Fresh talks taking place amid dispute over teachers’ pay in Scotland

The EIS union has warned its strikes will continue unless a ‘substantially improved’ offer is made.

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