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MPs approve paid neonatal leave to provide ‘support and reassurance’ for parents

MPs approve paid neonatal leave to provide ‘support and reassurance’ for parents

MPs approve paid neonatal leave to provide ‘support and reassurance’ for parents

11 February 2025

The statutory instrument will provide parents a day-one right to up to 12 weeks of neonatal leave and pay.


Experts working to trap illegally released ‘feral’ pigs in the Cairngorms

Experts working to trap illegally released ‘feral’ pigs in the Cairngorms

Experts working to trap illegally released ‘feral’ pigs in the Cairngorms

11 February 2025

The animals have been on the loose since Monday.


Church vote on safeguarding ‘a punch in the gut for survivors’

Church vote on safeguarding ‘a punch in the gut for survivors’

Church vote on safeguarding ‘a punch in the gut for survivors’

11 February 2025

The Church of England’s parliament heard debate and held a vote on Tuesday.


Victim says she was ‘humiliated’ having to strip for Omagh compensation claim

Victim says she was ‘humiliated’ having to strip for Omagh compensation claim

Victim says she was ‘humiliated’ having to strip for Omagh compensation claim

11 February 2025

Rosemary Ingram suffered serious injuries in the 1998 Omagh bombing.


MP calls for cultural change as Commons bar set to reopen after alleged spiking

MP calls for cultural change as Commons bar set to reopen after alleged spiking

MP calls for cultural change as Commons bar set to reopen after alleged spiking

11 February 2025

Strangers’ Bar will reopen on February 24 with enhanced security measures including CCTV and extra training for staff.


HSBC hit by outage as users complain of being unable to log on

HSBC hit by outage as users complain of being unable to log on

HSBC hit by outage as users complain of being unable to log on

11 February 2025

It follows recent outages at other major banks in recent weeks.


Death of British couple in France might be linked to ‘financial motive’

Death of British couple in France might be linked to ‘financial motive’

Death of British couple in France might be linked to ‘financial motive’

11 February 2025

Dawn Kerr died after having received ‘several blows to the head’, whilst her husband Andrew Searle was found hanged.


Woman tells inquiry she was ‘on fire’ after Omagh bomb exploded next to her

Woman tells inquiry she was ‘on fire’ after Omagh bomb exploded next to her

Woman tells inquiry she was ‘on fire’ after Omagh bomb exploded next to her

11 February 2025

Omagh Bombing Inquiry chairman Lord Turnbull said he was ‘humbled’ by the account given by survivor Pauline Harte.


AI communique did not reflect UK’s stance on ‘opportunity and security’ – No10

AI communique did not reflect UK’s stance on ‘opportunity and security’ – No10

AI communique did not reflect UK’s stance on ‘opportunity and security’ – No10

11 February 2025

Britain declined to back the joint communique because it had concerns about the ‘practical clarity’ of global governance outlined, No 10 said.


‘Nurse’ title should be legally protected to prevent exploitation – Labour MP

‘Nurse’ title should be legally protected to prevent exploitation – Labour MP

‘Nurse’ title should be legally protected to prevent exploitation – Labour MP

11 February 2025

Dawn Butler pressed the Government to change legislation, as she raised concerns that those who have been struck off can continue to use the title.


Sinn Fein press UK Government to ‘stop dithering’ and commit to Casement rebuild

Sinn Fein press UK Government to ‘stop dithering’ and commit to Casement rebuild

Sinn Fein press UK Government to ‘stop dithering’ and commit to Casement rebuild

11 February 2025

The GAA ground in west Belfast has been closed for more than a decade amid delays to regeneration plans.


Storm Eowyn damage to schools in Northern Ireland cost millions, Stormont told

Storm Eowyn damage to schools in Northern Ireland cost millions, Stormont told

Storm Eowyn damage to schools in Northern Ireland cost millions, Stormont told

11 February 2025

Education Minister Paul Givan said the cost of the damage is still being counted.


Coroner gives legal warning to witness in fresh inquest for baby boy who died

Coroner gives legal warning to witness in fresh inquest for baby boy who died

Coroner gives legal warning to witness in fresh inquest for baby boy who died

11 February 2025

The High Court quashed the original inquest conclusion into the death of Ben Condon.


MPs’ bar to reopen with enhanced security after spiking allegation

MPs’ bar to reopen with enhanced security after spiking allegation

MPs’ bar to reopen with enhanced security after spiking allegation

11 February 2025

Commons authorities have agreed to install CCTV in the Strangers’ Bar and introduce other security measures to deter drink spiking.


Bodies recovered from river formally identified as missing sisters

Bodies recovered from river formally identified as missing sisters

Bodies recovered from river formally identified as missing sisters

11 February 2025

The two women had last been seen on January 7.


Sixth form colleges could face walkouts after teachers vote for action over pay

Sixth form colleges could face walkouts after teachers vote for action over pay

Sixth form colleges could face walkouts after teachers vote for action over pay

11 February 2025

Members of the NASUWT teaching union in non-academised sixth form colleges have backed strike action in a fight for a pay increase.


Labour MPs call for four-day week as part of workers’ rights package

Labour MPs call for four-day week as part of workers’ rights package

Labour MPs call for four-day week as part of workers’ rights package

11 February 2025

Twelve Labour MPs and one Green MP are trying to get the Government to consider how to transition parts of the economy to a four-day week.


Record increase for treasure finds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Record increase for treasure finds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Record increase for treasure finds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

11 February 2025

Norfolk continues to hold the title of the most treasure finds.


Tributes paid to Lord Elis-Thomas, first presiding officer of the Welsh Assembly

Tributes paid to Lord Elis-Thomas, first presiding officer of the Welsh Assembly

Tributes paid to Lord Elis-Thomas, first presiding officer of the Welsh Assembly

11 February 2025

Politicians from across the political divide came together in the Senedd to remember Lord Elis-Thomas


Sky unveils second generation Sky Glass TV promising ‘better picture and sound’

Sky unveils second generation Sky Glass TV promising ‘better picture and sound’

Sky unveils second generation Sky Glass TV promising ‘better picture and sound’

11 February 2025

The device is the only television to come with Sky TV services built in, meaning users do not require a satellite dish or Sky box.


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