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Johnson declines to say whether he would back a Sunak deal on NI Protocol

Johnson declines to say whether he would back a Sunak deal on NI Protocol

Johnson declines to say whether he would back a Sunak deal on NI Protocol

23 February 2023

The former prime minister said the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill remained the best solution to the issue.


Queen Consort ‘fascinated’ by cactus and banana peel shoes at Jimmy Choo academy

Queen Consort ‘fascinated’ by cactus and banana peel shoes at Jimmy Choo academy

Queen Consort ‘fascinated’ by cactus and banana peel shoes at Jimmy Choo academy

23 February 2023

After re-opening Boston Manor and receiving her own replica key, Camilla joked: ‘Will I be able to let myself in when I need a bit of a break?’


Chris Heaton-Harris sets 6% domestic rate increase in Northern Ireland

Chris Heaton-Harris sets 6% domestic rate increase in Northern Ireland

Chris Heaton-Harris sets 6% domestic rate increase in Northern Ireland

23 February 2023

The Secretary of State set the regional rate for Northern Ireland in the continued absence of a Stormont Executive.


John Torode made an MBE by ‘MasterChef fan’ William at Palace

John Torode made an MBE by ‘MasterChef fan’ William at Palace

John Torode made an MBE by ‘MasterChef fan’ William at Palace

23 February 2023

The 57-year-old became an MBE for his food, TV and charity work.


Poachers banned from keeping dogs for three years in ‘legal first’

Poachers banned from keeping dogs for three years in ‘legal first’

Poachers banned from keeping dogs for three years in ‘legal first’

23 February 2023

The two men were stopped by police on private land in Essex in October 2022.


Baby boy collapsed because of ‘slow injection of air’, Lucy Letby’s trial hears

Baby boy collapsed because of ‘slow injection of air’, Lucy Letby’s trial hears

Baby boy collapsed because of ‘slow injection of air’, Lucy Letby’s trial hears

23 February 2023

Letby, 33, is accused of trying to murder Child M on the afternoon of April 9 2016.


Covid-19 hospital admissions in England continue to rise

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England continue to rise

Covid-19 hospital admissions in England continue to rise

23 February 2023

Patient numbers have jumped 11% in the latest week.


William to take his children to visit homeless charity – just like mother Diana

William to take his children to visit homeless charity – just like mother Diana

William to take his children to visit homeless charity – just like mother Diana

23 February 2023

Diana, Princess of Wales was instrumental in teaching her sons William and Harry about the issue of homelessness.


Health leaders urged to focus on retaining GPs after numbers drop year on year

Health leaders urged to focus on retaining GPs after numbers drop year on year

Health leaders urged to focus on retaining GPs after numbers drop year on year

23 February 2023

The figures also show the proportion of GPs in England working full time at local surgeries is at its lowest level since current records began.


Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to play for Wrexham in US 7v7 tournament

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to play for Wrexham in US 7v7 tournament

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to play for Wrexham in US 7v7 tournament

23 February 2023

The Hollywood stars will join Wrexham player-coach David Jones and ex-players Paul Rutherford, Shaun Pearson and Mark Carrington.


Support for Ukraine must not be ‘time-limited’, Cleverly to tell UN

Support for Ukraine must not be ‘time-limited’, Cleverly to tell UN

Support for Ukraine must not be ‘time-limited’, Cleverly to tell UN

23 February 2023

The UN meeting comes a year on from the Russian invasion, with the anniversary due to be marked in the UK and countries around the world.


Queen Consort urges writers to ‘roar like a lion’ at book charity launch

Queen Consort urges writers to ‘roar like a lion’ at book charity launch

Queen Consort urges writers to ‘roar like a lion’ at book charity launch

23 February 2023

Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Booker Prize winner Ben Okri and writer and TV presenter Richard Osman were among the guests.


Demining charity urges UK to get behind its efforts to ‘decontaminate’ Ukraine

Demining charity urges UK to get behind its efforts to ‘decontaminate’ Ukraine

Demining charity urges UK to get behind its efforts to ‘decontaminate’ Ukraine

23 February 2023

The Halo Trust is undertaking a training programme to expand its staff in the country to around 1,200 this summer.


Luton Airport’s new light rail link to open with restricted timetable

Luton Airport’s new light rail link to open with restricted timetable

Luton Airport’s new light rail link to open with restricted timetable

23 February 2023

Luton Dart (Direct Air-Rail Transit) will initially operate a restricted timetable for around four hours a day.


Shooting of police officer represents attack on peace process – O’Neill

Shooting of police officer represents attack on peace process – O’Neill

Shooting of police officer represents attack on peace process – O’Neill

23 February 2023

There has been widespread condemnation of the shooting of John Caldwell at a youth sports centre in Co Tyrone on Wednesday evening.


BBC boss tells Indian staff broadcaster is ‘cooperating fully’ after tax claims

BBC boss tells Indian staff broadcaster is ‘cooperating fully’ after tax claims

BBC boss tells Indian staff broadcaster is ‘cooperating fully’ after tax claims

23 February 2023

Tim Davie, who will speak to employees on a call on Friday, stressed the BBC ‘does not have an agenda’.


Prince of Wales leads tributes to ‘legend’ John Motson after death aged 77

Prince of Wales leads tributes to ‘legend’ John Motson after death aged 77

Prince of Wales leads tributes to ‘legend’ John Motson after death aged 77

23 February 2023

William tweeted to say he was ‘very sad’ to hear of the late commentator’s death.


Skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system – study

Skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system – study

Skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system – study

23 February 2023

The findings could lead to a better understanding of how chronic fasting may affect the body in the long term.


Government promises planning reform after pressure from wind farm builders

Government promises planning reform after pressure from wind farm builders

Government promises planning reform after pressure from wind farm builders

23 February 2023

Current rules say that developers of nationally significant infrastructure should be able to get a decision within 17 months.


Police Scotland’s commitment to justice for Lockerbie families ‘unwavering’

Police Scotland’s commitment to justice for Lockerbie families ‘unwavering’

Police Scotland’s commitment to justice for Lockerbie families ‘unwavering’

23 February 2023

The man accused of helping blow up Pan Am 103, resulting in the deaths of 270 people, appeared in a US court earlier this month.


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