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Ex-minister Matt Hancock under investigation by House of Commons sleaze watchdog

Ex-minister Matt Hancock under investigation by House of Commons sleaze watchdog

Ex-minister Matt Hancock under investigation by House of Commons sleaze watchdog

12 April 2023

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating the former health secretary.


No ‘systemic banking crisis’, Bank of England governor says in Washington speech

No ‘systemic banking crisis’, Bank of England governor says in Washington speech

No ‘systemic banking crisis’, Bank of England governor says in Washington speech

12 April 2023

Andrew Bailey said the reforms implemented after 2008 have worked to help the sector weather recent turmoil.


President Biden ‘sent a clear message to the DUP’ over Stormont – O’Neill

President Biden ‘sent a clear message to the DUP’ over Stormont – O’Neill

President Biden ‘sent a clear message to the DUP’ over Stormont – O’Neill

12 April 2023

Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill said she is focused on trying to make politics work.


Pharmacists sound the alarm over medicine supply issues

Pharmacists sound the alarm over medicine supply issues

Pharmacists sound the alarm over medicine supply issues

12 April 2023

The warning comes after supply problems with antibiotics, HRT medicines and even some cough and cold remedies.


Joe Biden lands in Dublin ahead of historic trip to ancestral homelands

Joe Biden lands in Dublin ahead of historic trip to ancestral homelands

Joe Biden lands in Dublin ahead of historic trip to ancestral homelands

12 April 2023

Mr Biden arrived in the Irish capital on Wednesday following talks with Rishi Sunak north of the border.


Meghan to miss King’s coronation as Harry makes solo trip to see Charles crowned

Meghan to miss King’s coronation as Harry makes solo trip to see Charles crowned

Meghan to miss King’s coronation as Harry makes solo trip to see Charles crowned

12 April 2023

Buckingham Palace announced the Sussexes’ movements, ending months of speculation about whether they would be at the May 6 event.


Gender Bill court fight ‘only means’ of defending Scottish democracy – Yousaf

Gender Bill court fight ‘only means’ of defending Scottish democracy – Yousaf

Gender Bill court fight ‘only means’ of defending Scottish democracy – Yousaf

12 April 2023

The Scottish Government will take legal action after Westminster vetoed the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.


Junior doctors’ union asks Acas to help end strike deadlock

Junior doctors’ union asks Acas to help end strike deadlock

Junior doctors’ union asks Acas to help end strike deadlock

12 April 2023

Ministers were urged to get round the table to try to break the deadlock between the parties as junior doctors began a second day of strike action.


Campaign launched to tackle stigma of gambling harm

Campaign launched to tackle stigma of gambling harm

Campaign launched to tackle stigma of gambling harm

12 April 2023

Three quarters of those who experience problems with gambling do not feel able to open up to family and friends, a survey for GambleAware suggests.


Sunak hails US-UK relationship as Biden’s brief Belfast visit ends

Sunak hails US-UK relationship as Biden’s brief Belfast visit ends

Sunak hails US-UK relationship as Biden’s brief Belfast visit ends

12 April 2023

Rishi Sunak said the relationship between the UK and the US is in ‘great shape’ after he met the US president for a 45-minute meeting on Wednesday.


SNP hunts new chief executive amid calls for more clarity over party finances

SNP hunts new chief executive amid calls for more clarity over party finances

SNP hunts new chief executive amid calls for more clarity over party finances

12 April 2023

Former Scottish cabinet secretary Alex Neil has urged Humza Yousaf to bring in forensic accountants to go through the books.


Joe Biden leads applause for An Irish Goodbye star James Martin

Joe Biden leads applause for An Irish Goodbye star James Martin

Joe Biden leads applause for An Irish Goodbye star James Martin

12 April 2023

The US president said he got his picture taken with Martin, one of the stars of Oscar-winning short An Irish Goodbye.


US president extols ‘dividends of peace’ at new university campus in Belfast

US president extols ‘dividends of peace’ at new university campus in Belfast

US president extols ‘dividends of peace’ at new university campus in Belfast

12 April 2023

Joe Biden noted a glass building in that location during the Troubles ‘would not have stood up’ amid the bombs.


Sunak urges ‘less talk, more action’ as he hits back at Labour attack ads

Sunak urges ‘less talk, more action’ as he hits back at Labour attack ads

Sunak urges ‘less talk, more action’ as he hits back at Labour attack ads

12 April 2023

The Prime Minister was asked about Labour’s controversial claim that he did not want child sex abusers to be jailed.


Biden calls for powersharing return to bring economic boost to Northern Ireland

Biden calls for powersharing return to bring economic boost to Northern Ireland

Biden calls for powersharing return to bring economic boost to Northern Ireland

12 April 2023

In a keynote address at Ulster University in Belfast, the US President praised the work of the UK and EU to strike the Windsor Framework.


Titanic hero Harold Cottam’s medals to be sold

Titanic hero Harold Cottam’s medals to be sold

Titanic hero Harold Cottam’s medals to be sold

12 April 2023

Mr Cottam was a 21-year-old wireless operator aboard the passenger liner RMS Carpathia,


Genetic clues reveal how cancer might grow and spread – study

Genetic clues reveal how cancer might grow and spread – study

Genetic clues reveal how cancer might grow and spread – study

12 April 2023

Scientists suggest the findings could one day allow doctors to use a blood test to predict how a patient’s cancer may progress.


List of 15 Barclays branches set to close

List of 15 Barclays branches set to close

List of 15 Barclays branches set to close

12 April 2023

It brings the total of Barclays branches closing this year to 73.


Major study helps 5,500 people receive diagnosis for rare genetic conditions

Major study helps 5,500 people receive diagnosis for rare genetic conditions

Major study helps 5,500 people receive diagnosis for rare genetic conditions

12 April 2023

Among them is a two-year-old girl who was diagnosed with a disease that causes severe developmental disorder.


Scottish Government to challenge gender Bill block in court

Scottish Government to challenge gender Bill block in court

Scottish Government to challenge gender Bill block in court

12 April 2023

The UK Government used powers under Section 35 of the Scotland Act to stop the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill going forward.


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