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Atomic test veterans hope for medal announcement at anniversary commemoration

Atomic test veterans hope for medal announcement at anniversary commemoration

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Children in Northern Ireland ‘deserve better’ – children’s commissioner

Children in Northern Ireland ‘deserve better’ – children’s commissioner

Koulla Yaisouma said the absence of Stormont has impacted children’s quality of life and opportunities.

Talks continue in bid to avoid strike at Royal Mail in run up to Christmas

Talks continue in bid to avoid strike at Royal Mail in run up to Christmas

Members of the Communication Workers Union have taken strike action in recent months and are due to walk out again later in November.

David Hockney to launch immersive experience at new London arts venue

David Hockney to launch immersive experience at new London arts venue

The show will consist of a cycle of six themed chapters with audio commentary by the artist.

Portrait of Shakespeare said to be painted while Bard was alive goes on display

Portrait of Shakespeare said to be painted while Bard was alive goes on display

Only two images of the Bard, both posthumous, are generally recognised as valid.

Drakeford urged to raise LGBTQ+ rights at World Cup

Drakeford urged to raise LGBTQ+ rights at World Cup

Wales’ First Minister is travelling to Qatar this week.

Irish minister appointed as EU lead on climate damage talks

Irish minister appointed as EU lead on climate damage talks

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said ‘a mosaic or ecosystem of solutions’ was needed to address the issues.

Tory MPs Iain Duncan Smith and Robert Buckland receive knighthoods from King

Tory MPs Iain Duncan Smith and Robert Buckland receive knighthoods from King

Sir Iain was recognised in the 2020 New Year’s Honours List but Covid-19 delayed his investiture.

Mikhail Baryshnikov left ‘humbled’ by prestigious honour

Mikhail Baryshnikov left ‘humbled’ by prestigious honour

Past recipients have included Rudolf Nureyev, regarded as the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation.

App to put subtitles on real-time conversations goes live

App to put subtitles on real-time conversations goes live

XRAI Glass works with smart glasses and uses AI to add subtitles or translate real-time conversations.

Rishi Sunak says he will ‘of course’ publish his tax return

Rishi Sunak says he will ‘of course’ publish his tax return

The multi-millionaire Prime Minister has previously faced questions over his family finances.

Joules falls into administration with 1,600 jobs at risk

Joules falls into administration with 1,600 jobs at risk

Administrators said the business will continue to trade and shops will stay open while they ‘assess options for the business’.

Anger as key work on new £1.6bn Royal Navy supply vessels goes to Spain

Anger as key work on new £1.6bn Royal Navy supply vessels goes to Spain

The Ministry of Defence says the agreement will create 1,200 new jobs at UK shipyards including Harland & Wolff in Belfast.

Housing Secretary vows to hold landlords to account following death of toddler

Housing Secretary vows to hold landlords to account following death of toddler

Michael Gove said his department would ‘name and shame’ landlords who had breached consumer standards.

Mini-budget damaged UK’s reputation, says Bank governor Bailey

Mini-budget damaged UK’s reputation, says Bank governor Bailey

Andrew Bailey said it will take longer to fix the UK’s reputation than the impact the mini-budget had on the gilt market.

Chancellor vows tax hikes and spending cuts needed to ‘face economic storm’

Chancellor vows tax hikes and spending cuts needed to ‘face economic storm’

Jeremy Hunt will unveil his autumn statement on Thursday.

London council to use wasteland to help educate children about growing food

London council to use wasteland to help educate children about growing food

The west London council plans to open four new plots per year and expects the first to be ready for summer next year.

TikTok influencer denies intending to hurt mother’s ex-lover before deadly crash

TikTok influencer denies intending to hurt mother’s ex-lover before deadly crash

YouTube influencer Mahek Bukhari allegedly planned to ram a Skoda off the road, killing Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin.

Anthony Horowitz calls for investment in school libraries as he receives CBE

Anthony Horowitz calls for investment in school libraries as he receives CBE

The novelist also praised the Queen Consort for her exemplary work for literacy charities after receiving the honour at Windsor Castle.

Government to consider public inquiry into Spiritan abuse

Government to consider public inquiry into Spiritan abuse

The Taoiseach called the stories of abuse at Spiritan schools and institutions ‘absolutely sickening and shocking’.

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