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The brake can be initiated by 30 MLAs from two Stormont parties or more.

The First Minister, asked if she should stay on for longer to restart the process to succeed her, joked ‘God no’.

The princess is hosting an inaugural meeting at NatWest’s headquarters, with Deloitte and Unilever among those taking part.

Melissa Burr, 32, suffered multiple injuries and died following the rush hour crash on Terminus Place on August 10 2021.

Conservative MP Alicia Kearns raised concerns over ‘cut-outs’ operating in the UK.

Baroness Louise Casey described her review as ‘rigorous, stark and unsparing’.

Police are probing what happened to £600,000 that was crowdfunded for an independence campaign.

The Metropolitan Police boss apologised to everyone let down by the force.

Increasing numbers of people who were previously ‘just about managing’ now need support too, according to an annual public health report.

A review commissioned by the Government to examine the harms of nitrous oxide stopped short of recommending a ban on the substance in a recent report.

UN climate scientists said there needs to be three to six times more investment globally in climate mitigation and adaptation.

Lord Hayward said he still expects the Conservatives to lose seats in local council elections in England in May.

The SNP leadership hopeful also disagreed with proposals put forward by rival candidate Ash Regan which suggested voters be allowed to change votes.

Scientists suggest their findings could provide a basis for future studies on alkaline taste in other animals.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his Budget to abolish the tax-free limit on pensions savings.

The cuts come on top of 18,000 job cuts the business had already announced in January.

The broadcaster described Elizabeth II as a ‘great lover of trees’ as he officially opened the Platinum Jubilee Woodland in Richmond Park.

Flora Cooper is executive head of the John Rankin schools in Newbury, Berkshire.

The animals were once found throughout Britain but were hunted to extinction in the 16th century for their fur, glands and meat

The East Midlands city will be confirmed as the home of new public sector body Great British Railways.