Firefighters have been deployed to tackle yet another blaze in the Mourne Mountains, this time on Slieve Binnian. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) sent six fire engines and a command support unit to the scene on Wednesday evening. This incident comes after a large gorse fire on the same mountain earlier in… Continue reading Mourne Mountains: Slieve Binnian on fire for second time this week
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Future free speech fines could be worth millions, unis warned
The Office for Students (OfS) has issued warnings to universities regarding freedom of speech rules, stating that institutions could potentially face substantial fines. One prominent example of this crackdown was when the University of Sussex was fined £585,000 following an investigation by the OfS. The institution was found in violation of freedom of speech guidelines,… Continue reading Future free speech fines could be worth millions, unis warned
Farage and NatWest agree to settle row over bank account closure
NatWest and Nigel Farage have come to an agreement regarding the closure of his bank account, ending a long-standing dispute. Almost two years ago, the leader of Reform UK had his account with Coutts, a prestigious private bank owned by NatWest Group, shut down. This incident sparked a public feud between Farage and the bank,… Continue reading Farage and NatWest agree to settle row over bank account closure
Cuts needed to fund UK government tax hike, says Shona Robinson
A significant financial dilemma looms over the Scottish government as Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced impending budget cuts to public services in order to offset the rise in employers’ National Insurance. The distressing news follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, where cutbacks in welfare and an upsurge in defense expenditure were disclosed. Robison expressed deep… Continue reading Cuts needed to fund UK government tax hike, says Shona Robinson
Spring Statement: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?
workers at a business meeting”> Why 6.5m new firms were set up in the UK during Covid A record number of new companies were formed in the UK last year according to new research. 14 Feb 2024 Business UK bank sets up transgender forum to drive change Drew Povey said National Australia Bank had paid… Continue reading Spring Statement: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?
Alcwyn Thomas guilty of Cardiff murder of partner Victoria Thomas
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Kain Tailby guilty of murdering partner on their anniversary
BBC News reporter Dan Martin covered a tragic story from East Midlands involving a devastating case of domestic violence that resulted in the death of Christine Everett-Hickson, a 21-year-old woman, at the hands of her partner, Kain Tailby. Tailby was found guilty of murdering Everett-Hickson after violently attacking her on their one-year anniversary, causing irreparable… Continue reading Kain Tailby guilty of murdering partner on their anniversary
Spring Statement: BBC analysis of key points in Rachel Reeves's speech
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Spring Statement: 'If you can work, you should work' says Chancellor
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Sentebale: Why leaving his own charity will matter so much to Prince Harry
On January 19, 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s attempts to negotiate a new role within the royal family had come to a standstill, prompting Prince Harry and Meghan to prepare for a new chapter in the United States. Prince Harry’s final speech before leaving was delivered at a dinner held for the Sentebale… Continue reading Sentebale: Why leaving his own charity will matter so much to Prince Harry