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CMO said ministers should ‘hang their heads in shame’ during pandemic

CMO said ministers should ‘hang their heads in shame’ during pandemic

Dr Sir Michael McBride told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry how leaks of Executive meetings were ‘undermining’ and created huge distrust between ministers.

Chief medical officer denies straying into political issues during pandemic

Chief medical officer denies straying into political issues during pandemic

Sir Michael McBride was giving evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry in Belfast.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan shook rival Susan Hall’s hand after election result

Labour’s victorious mayoral candidate appeared at first not to see the Conservative candidate’s outstretched hand, before shaking it.

Dell confirms data breach affecting customer personal details

Dell confirms data breach affecting customer personal details

The computing giant said it was investigating a data breach which compromised ‘limited’ customer information such as name and physical address.

Swinney: SNP has had ‘rough time’ but I’m sorting that out

Swinney: SNP has had ‘rough time’ but I’m sorting that out

The First Minister said there was no need for a minister for independence because everyone in his Government would be making the case.

Irish deputy premier ‘proud’ of role in UN vote on Palestine

Irish deputy premier ‘proud’ of role in UN vote on Palestine

It comes as Ireland moves closer to formally recognising the state of Palestine.

Storey funeral had potential to undermine public health message – McBride

Storey funeral had potential to undermine public health message – McBride

The funeral in June 2020 sparked political controversy after then deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill and other Sinn Fein ministers attended.

Thousands of council workers expected to be consulted on strike action

Thousands of council workers expected to be consulted on strike action

Unison said pay rates offered were ‘nowhere near’ the expectations of its members.

Just Stop Oil activists found guilty over protest at World Snooker Championships

Just Stop Oil activists found guilty over protest at World Snooker Championships

Eddie Whittingham climbed on a table and showered it with orange powder during a match at the 2023 event at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.

Greta Thunberg: Israel is trying to ‘artwash’ Eurovision

Greta Thunberg: Israel is trying to ‘artwash’ Eurovision

The Swedish environmental campaigner joined pro-Palestinian protesters.

Coastguards win worker status after ‘historic’ legal battle

Coastguards win worker status after ‘historic’ legal battle

The GMB said the outcome of the case has potential implications for the voluntary sector.

Events offering gateway into Billy Connolly’s world of art to be held across UK

Events offering gateway into Billy Connolly’s world of art to be held across UK

The gatherings will feature the comedian and artist discussing his latest work, And On Monday God Made The World, in a short film.

Killing of popular accordion player ‘horrified’ community

Killing of popular accordion player ‘horrified’ community

Lee Byer has been handed an indefinite hospital order after admitting the manslaughter of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran.

Poots approach on Peter Corry drive-in concert was ‘unusual’, says CMO

Poots approach on Peter Corry drive-in concert was ‘unusual’, says CMO

The Covid-19 Inquiry heard evidence that former agriculture minister Edwin Poots contacted him in June 2020 about the potential concert.

Former prisoner locked up indefinitely for killing mobility scooter rider

Former prisoner locked up indefinitely for killing mobility scooter rider

Lee Byer stabbed Thomas O’Halloran in the neck and chest in August 2022.

School teacher took my virginity, teenager tells court

School teacher took my virginity, teenager tells court

Rebecca Joynes, 30, denies sexual activity with two teenagers.

Edward hails gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award winners at palace celebration

Edward hails gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award winners at palace celebration

The Duke of Edinburgh received his own gold award from his father Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, at St James’s Palace in 1986.

Fraudsters jailed after being found guilty in trial without a jury

Fraudsters jailed after being found guilty in trial without a jury

The Court of Appeal ruled in January that the trial could continue after the jury was discharged following reports of tampering.

Arrest after ‘barbaric’ incident in which man was nailed to fence

Arrest after ‘barbaric’ incident in which man was nailed to fence

The victim was left with potentially life-changing injuries after the attack in Bushmills in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Robbery mastermind guilty of Pc Beshenivsky murder likely to die in jail

Robbery mastermind guilty of Pc Beshenivsky murder likely to die in jail

Pc Sharon Beshenivsky’s family watched from court as the last member of the gang responsible for the armed raid that claimed her life was sentenced.

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