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Irish premier rounds on opposition parties as confidence motion gets under way

Irish premier rounds on opposition parties as confidence motion gets under way

Irish premier rounds on opposition parties as confidence motion gets under way

01 April 2025

The Dail is debating a confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle (speaker) Verona Murphy.


Woman afraid Noel Clarke would ‘turn up on her doorstep’, journalist tells court

Woman afraid Noel Clarke would ‘turn up on her doorstep’, journalist tells court

Woman afraid Noel Clarke would ‘turn up on her doorstep’, journalist tells court

01 April 2025

Clarke is suing the newspaper’s publisher Guardian News and Media (GNM) over seven articles and a podcast.


Met Office issues amber wildfire warning for parts of UK

Met Office issues amber wildfire warning for parts of UK

Met Office issues amber wildfire warning for parts of UK

01 April 2025

A period of warm weather will continue this week, with temperatures expected to peak at 22C on Friday.


Six people in hospital after large fire at industrial estate in North Lanarkshire

Six people in hospital after large fire at industrial estate in North Lanarkshire

Six people in hospital after large fire at industrial estate in North Lanarkshire

01 April 2025

Six fire engines were sent to Blairlinn industrial estate in Cumbernauld where a building was ‘well alight’.


New measures against Russia after ‘unacceptable threats’ to UK – Home Secretary

New measures against Russia after ‘unacceptable threats’ to UK – Home Secretary

New measures against Russia after ‘unacceptable threats’ to UK – Home Secretary

01 April 2025

Russia will be placed on the top level of the Government’s forthcoming foreign influence registration scheme (Firs).


Disabled people ‘frightened’ by Assisted Dying Bill, Duncan-Glancy tells MSPs

Disabled people ‘frightened’ by Assisted Dying Bill, Duncan-Glancy tells MSPs

Disabled people ‘frightened’ by Assisted Dying Bill, Duncan-Glancy tells MSPs

01 April 2025

In an open letter, the Labour frontbencher warns the current Bill – meant for those with a terminal illness – would apply to disabled people.


Government urged not to ‘sacrifice’ British agriculture in US trade talks

Government urged not to ‘sacrifice’ British agriculture in US trade talks

Government urged not to ‘sacrifice’ British agriculture in US trade talks

01 April 2025

Farming and food sector leaders said they were ‘very concerned’ about the concessions ministers could make to secure exemptions from US tariffs.


Celtic FC sorry as seven-figure payout agreed in Boys Club historical abuse case

Celtic FC sorry as seven-figure payout agreed in Boys Club historical abuse case

Celtic FC sorry as seven-figure payout agreed in Boys Club historical abuse case

01 April 2025

The club said it is ‘very sorry that these events took place at Celtic Boys Club’.


Carmakers and trade bodies fined almost £78m by UK watchdog

Carmakers and trade bodies fined almost £78m by UK watchdog

Carmakers and trade bodies fined almost £78m by UK watchdog

01 April 2025

The firms agreed not to compete with each other when advertising what percentage of their cars can be recycled, the CMA said.


Calls for new duty to co-operate amid fears roads dug up ‘over and over again’

Calls for new duty to co-operate amid fears roads dug up ‘over and over again’

Calls for new duty to co-operate amid fears roads dug up ‘over and over again’

01 April 2025

Dr Ben Spencer MP called for a new ‘duty to co-operate’ in law to ease repeated disruption when utilities companies dig up roads.


Briton missing in Spain found

Briton missing in Spain found

Briton missing in Spain found

01 April 2025

A relative of Mr Taylor posted on Facebook to confirm the news.


Two teenagers among those killed in collision near prison

Two teenagers among those killed in collision near prison

Two teenagers among those killed in collision near prison

01 April 2025

A third passenger was killed, while a fourth was taken to hospital.


Magician formerly known as Dynamo ‘could not have performed again without NHS’

Magician formerly known as Dynamo ‘could not have performed again without NHS’

Magician formerly known as Dynamo ‘could not have performed again without NHS’

01 April 2025

The 42-year-old magician was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in his teens and has battled with his health in recent years.


SNP Westminster leader’s path clears for Holyrood bid

SNP Westminster leader’s path clears for Holyrood bid

SNP Westminster leader’s path clears for Holyrood bid

01 April 2025

Mr Flynn is seeking the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat at Holyrood.


Mahmood urged to act on Sentencing Council membership after ‘two-tier’ row

Mahmood urged to act on Sentencing Council membership after ‘two-tier’ row

Mahmood urged to act on Sentencing Council membership after ‘two-tier’ row

01 April 2025

The Justice Secretary said ‘all must be equal before the law’ as the Government introduced a Bill following a row over guidelines.


Six casualties reported after fire at industrial estate

Six casualties reported after fire at industrial estate

Six casualties reported after fire at industrial estate

01 April 2025

A total of six fire engines were sent to Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld on Tuesday afternoon.


Impact of tariffs laid bare on eve of ‘significant day in history of the world’

Impact of tariffs laid bare on eve of ‘significant day in history of the world’

Impact of tariffs laid bare on eve of ‘significant day in history of the world’

01 April 2025

Ireland and European leaders are braced for US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ for the US economy.


Family of British aid worker killed in Gaza make fresh calls for investigation

Family of British aid worker killed in Gaza make fresh calls for investigation

Family of British aid worker killed in Gaza make fresh calls for investigation

01 April 2025

The family of James Kirby, an aid worker killed in an Israeli drone strike, say they feel ignored by the Government on the anniversary of his death.


Rebel Energy ceases trading

Rebel Energy ceases trading

Rebel Energy ceases trading

01 April 2025

The firm supplies energy to around 80,000 domestic customers and 10,000 non-domestic customers.


High-value watches stolen from home of Mark Cavendish still missing, court told

High-value watches stolen from home of Mark Cavendish still missing, court told

High-value watches stolen from home of Mark Cavendish still missing, court told

01 April 2025

Two Richard Mille watches were among items stolen.


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