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Cleverly and Sefcovic set for face-to-face talks on NI Protocol dispute

Cleverly and Sefcovic set for face-to-face talks on NI Protocol dispute

The UK and EU are hoping to strike a compromise deal on the contentious post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Ministers ‘examining other options’ to get energy payments to Northern Ireland

Ministers ‘examining other options’ to get energy payments to Northern Ireland

While homes in England, Scotland and Wales have received the cost-of-living support, households in Northern Ireland have not.

‘Major Mick’ keeps Tintanic afloat through the winter cold in charity challenge

‘Major Mick’ keeps Tintanic afloat through the winter cold in charity challenge

Michael Stanley has rowed more than 125 miles and collected nearly £12,000 during his eight-month fundraiser for charity Children on the Edge.

‘Huge increase’ in Big Issue vendors needing help during cost-of-living crisis

‘Huge increase’ in Big Issue vendors needing help during cost-of-living crisis

The organisation renewed its call to the public to support by subscribing or making a contribution through the Big Issue Foundation.

Car dealers urged to help find used cars for Ukraine

Car dealers urged to help find used cars for Ukraine

The vehicles are retrofitted with armoured plating and machine guns.

Airport security rules on liquids and laptops to be relaxed from 2024

Airport security rules on liquids and laptops to be relaxed from 2024

Passengers at most major UK airports will be able to carry liquids in containers holding up to two litres.

James Stunt cleared of forgery but will face retrial on money-laundering charge

James Stunt cleared of forgery but will face retrial on money-laundering charge

Leeds jury in long-running trial failed to reach a verdict on money-laundering charge for four defendants.

Balloons and rainbows at funeral for girl who died after contracting Strep A

Balloons and rainbows at funeral for girl who died after contracting Strep A

Stella-Lily McCorkindale from Belfast was five years old.

Covid vaccine concerns were overblown, says AstraZeneca boss as he is knighted

Covid vaccine concerns were overblown, says AstraZeneca boss as he is knighted

Sir Pascal Soriot was speaking after he was knighted by the King at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Soap star William Roache compares workloads with King at investiture ceremony

Soap star William Roache compares workloads with King at investiture ceremony

The 90-year-old Coronation Street actor was presented with his OBE at Windsor Castle.

Bank expected to hike interest rates again despite inflation easing

Bank expected to hike interest rates again despite inflation easing

Economists anticipate the Bank of England will increase its base interest rate this month from 3% to 3.5%.

Police forces in line for below-inflation funding increase

Police forces in line for below-inflation funding increase

The Home Office said the proposed £287 million cash increase will enable forces to maintain additional officers they have recruited.

China pulls out six diplomats wanted for questioning over Manchester assault

China pulls out six diplomats wanted for questioning over Manchester assault

The consul general and five staff were being removed by Beijing rather than face police questioning in Manchester.

‘Palace briefed negative stories about Harry and Meghan to help other royals’

‘Palace briefed negative stories about Harry and Meghan to help other royals’

Meghan’s lawyer Jenny Afia told the Sussexes’ Netflix documentary she has seen evidence to back the allegations.

Labour MP Lewis claims migrant accomodation plan is like ‘concentration camp’

Labour MP Lewis claims migrant accomodation plan is like ‘concentration camp’

Clive Lewis was slapped down by the Labour leadership over his ‘clearly not appropriate’ comment.

Bug splat survey shows ‘potentially catastrophic declines’ in insect numbers

Bug splat survey shows ‘potentially catastrophic declines’ in insect numbers

The citizen science Bugs Matter project asked members of the public to count the squashed bugs on their number plates.

Midwives’ leader asks to meet Health Secretary to stem ‘multiple challenges’

Midwives’ leader asks to meet Health Secretary to stem ‘multiple challenges’

Call comes a day after a ballot for industrial action among midwives and maternity support workers in England fell just short of legal turnout.

Homes for Ukraine ‘thank you’ payments to be raised after one year of hosting

Homes for Ukraine ‘thank you’ payments to be raised after one year of hosting

Councils will also receive money to help prevent homelessness among arrivals and to acquire more homes for people fleeing conflicts.

More than 1,100 children charged with vehicle theft in three years

More than 1,100 children charged with vehicle theft in three years

MoJ data obtained by insurer Direct Line revealed that 1,156 people aged under 18 were charged with vehicle theft between 2019 and 2021.

Words missing from Queen’s 21st birthday pledge in Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show

Words missing from Queen’s 21st birthday pledge in Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show

The phrase ‘your service’ which appears in Princess Elizabeth’s original broadcast does not appear in the audio used in the docuseries.

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