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Collapse of Executive to influence protocol negotiations ‘futile’ – Conor Murphy

Collapse of Executive to influence protocol negotiations ‘futile’ – Conor Murphy

Collapse of Executive to influence protocol negotiations ‘futile’ – Conor Murphy

22 March 2022

The Stormont Finance Minister criticised the situation as ‘frustrating’.


Next wave of Ukrainian refugees will be more vulnerable, politicians told

Next wave of Ukrainian refugees will be more vulnerable, politicians told

Next wave of Ukrainian refugees will be more vulnerable, politicians told

22 March 2022

TDs and senators were warned that the crisis in Ukraine will also have a knock-on impact on the world’s poorest countries.


Colm Toibin wins Rathbones Folio Prize after cancer diagnosis during writing

Colm Toibin wins Rathbones Folio Prize after cancer diagnosis during writing

Colm Toibin wins Rathbones Folio Prize after cancer diagnosis during writing

22 March 2022

He won the award for his novel charting the life of author, essayist and philanthropist Thomas Mann.


Immigration reforms risk criminalising Ukrainians arriving in UK, ministers told

Immigration reforms risk criminalising Ukrainians arriving in UK, ministers told

Immigration reforms risk criminalising Ukrainians arriving in UK, ministers told

22 March 2022

The Nationality and Borders Bill makes it a criminal offence to knowingly arrive in the UK without permission.


P&O offers more than £36 million in compensation to sacked staff

P&O offers more than £36 million in compensation to sacked staff

P&O offers more than £36 million in compensation to sacked staff

22 March 2022

The company said payouts would be linked to the period of service, and in some cases exceed £170,000.


Highly endangered species of deer born at Chester Zoo

Highly endangered species of deer born at Chester Zoo

Highly endangered species of deer born at Chester Zoo

22 March 2022

Experts believe there could be as few as 700 of the Philippine spotted deer remaining in the wild.


Unpaid carers in Wales to get £500 payment from Government

Unpaid carers in Wales to get £500 payment from Government

Unpaid carers in Wales to get £500 payment from Government

22 March 2022

The Welsh Government has said the cash boost is a recognition of carers’ contributions during the pandemic.


Boris Johnson pays tribute to Covid victims on national day of reflection

Boris Johnson pays tribute to Covid victims on national day of reflection

Boris Johnson pays tribute to Covid victims on national day of reflection

22 March 2022

The nation will pause in remembrance of those who have died during the pandemic.


NHS bosses urge people to stay away from A&E as Covid patient numbers hit record

NHS bosses urge people to stay away from A&E as Covid patient numbers hit record

NHS bosses urge people to stay away from A&E as Covid patient numbers hit record

22 March 2022

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde issued the plea as across Scotland the number of coronavirus patients in hospital climbed to 2,221.


Kate and William go diving along world’s second-largest barrier reef

Kate and William go diving along world’s second-largest barrier reef

Kate and William go diving along world’s second-largest barrier reef

22 March 2022

A video shows the pair swimming alongside each other and giving the OK hand signal as they view the coral and marine life.


Protesters in Jamaica call for public apology from the monarchy on royal tour

Protesters in Jamaica call for public apology from the monarchy on royal tour

Protesters in Jamaica call for public apology from the monarchy on royal tour

22 March 2022

Calls for the British monarchy to pay reparations for slavery emerged during a visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.


Call for clarity over NHS Covid tests

Call for clarity over NHS Covid tests

Call for clarity over NHS Covid tests

22 March 2022

NHS Confederation said that if staff have to pay for tests themselves it could cost £50 a month.


Babies and young children carried to safety as migrant crossings continue

Babies and young children carried to safety as migrant crossings continue

Babies and young children carried to safety as migrant crossings continue

22 March 2022

Crossings have continued this week amid warm weather and calm seas.


Mother accused of murdering five-year-old son ‘never shed a real tear for him’

Mother accused of murdering five-year-old son ‘never shed a real tear for him’

Mother accused of murdering five-year-old son ‘never shed a real tear for him’

22 March 2022

Angharad Williamson happily watched reality TV on the day she was charged with murdering Logan Mwangi and only faked her grief, a fellow inmate says.


UK Government response to Ukrainian refugee crisis ‘falls well short’, says Long

UK Government response to Ukrainian refugee crisis ‘falls well short’, says Long

UK Government response to Ukrainian refugee crisis ‘falls well short’, says Long

22 March 2022

The justice minister also said there is no evidence of human trafficking into Northern Ireland as a result of the conflict.


EBacc to blame for decline in design and technology, say headteachers

EBacc to blame for decline in design and technology, say headteachers

EBacc to blame for decline in design and technology, say headteachers

22 March 2022

Entries to the subject have halved since 2009.


Charles shows concern for prickly pal on Northern Ireland visit

Charles shows concern for prickly pal on Northern Ireland visit

Charles shows concern for prickly pal on Northern Ireland visit

22 March 2022

Felix the hedgehog is looking forward to returning to the wild after being nursed back to health by an animal rescue charity.


Chancellor urged to go further as ‘unwelcome’ cost of living records are broken

Chancellor urged to go further as ‘unwelcome’ cost of living records are broken

Chancellor urged to go further as ‘unwelcome’ cost of living records are broken

22 March 2022

Rishi Sunak has said he will stand by those who are struggling amid rising costs.


Ian Blackford confirms paperwork issued to take Ukrainian orphans to Scotland

Ian Blackford confirms paperwork issued to take Ukrainian orphans to Scotland

Ian Blackford confirms paperwork issued to take Ukrainian orphans to Scotland

22 March 2022

The group of orphans were taken from Ukraine by the Dnipro Kids charity, who plan to bring them to Scotland.


Juliet Stevenson ‘in tears daily’ over courage of Ukrainian refugees in her home

Juliet Stevenson ‘in tears daily’ over courage of Ukrainian refugees in her home

Juliet Stevenson ‘in tears daily’ over courage of Ukrainian refugees in her home

22 March 2022

The actress and her husband have opened up their north London home to a Ukrainian mother and her young daughter.


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