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Stormont recall in last-ditch bid to revive devolved government before deadline

Stormont recall in last-ditch bid to revive devolved government before deadline

Stormont recall in last-ditch bid to revive devolved government before deadline

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has indicated he will have decisions to make if the Assembly has not been restored by Friday.

Man extradited from Pakistan and charged with 2015 murder of known gang member

Man extradited from Pakistan and charged with 2015 murder of known gang member

Man extradited from Pakistan and charged with 2015 murder of known gang member

It comes almost a decade after Manchester Police offered a £10,000 reward for information leading to his capture.

Sunak faces crunch vote as Rwanda plan dealt fresh blow by senior resignations

Sunak faces crunch vote as Rwanda plan dealt fresh blow by senior resignations

Sunak faces crunch vote as Rwanda plan dealt fresh blow by senior resignations

The Prime Minister is battling to see off another major revolt on Wednesday as MPs decide whether to back the legislation.

Two British brothers jailed for stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts

Two British brothers jailed for stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts

Two British brothers jailed for stealing Ming Dynasty artefacts

Louis and Stewart Ahearne, from Greenwich, south London, stole two Chinese Ming Dynasty vases and a cup from the Museum of Far Eastern Arts in Geneva.

Met Police searching for teenage girl missing for more than a week

Met Police searching for teenage girl missing for more than a week

Met Police searching for teenage girl missing for more than a week

Julia Skala, 16, reportedly left home at around 1pm on Monday January 8.

Hundreds of jobs set to be cut at Birmingham City Council

Hundreds of jobs set to be cut at Birmingham City Council

Hundreds of jobs set to be cut at Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council spokesman said: ‘We anticipate that (subject to consultation) up to 600 posts may be declared redundant across the council.’

Fujitsi urged to make £10m ‘initial contribution’ towards Horizon compensation

Fujitsi urged to make £10m ‘initial contribution’ towards Horizon compensation

Fujitsi urged to make £10m ‘initial contribution’ towards Horizon compensation

SNP MP Marion Fellows issued the demand to Fujitsu Europe director Paul Patterson.

US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism

US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism

US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism

The two nations have entered into a new strategic dialogue on biological security.

Fresh blow for Sunak’s authority as Tory deputy chairmen resign over Rwanda vote

Fresh blow for Sunak’s authority as Tory deputy chairmen resign over Rwanda vote

Fresh blow for Sunak’s authority as Tory deputy chairmen resign over Rwanda vote

Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith said that said it was ‘important in terms of credibility that we are consistent’ in arguing for safeguards.

Coldest temperatures in 14 years could hit UK overnight, Met Office warns

Coldest temperatures in 14 years could hit UK overnight, Met Office warns

Coldest temperatures in 14 years could hit UK overnight, Met Office warns

Temperatures could plummet as low as minus 15C due to a blast of ‘cold Arctic air’, it said.

Israel has responsibility to ensure aid can reach people in Gaza, says Cameron

Israel has responsibility to ensure aid can reach people in Gaza, says Cameron

Israel has responsibility to ensure aid can reach people in Gaza, says Cameron

The Cabinet minister suggests an immediate pause in the devastating conflict could form the basis of a lasting ceasefire.

Hiring judges for Rwanda appeals will be a challenge, says ex-justice secretary

Hiring judges for Rwanda appeals will be a challenge, says ex-justice secretary

Hiring judges for Rwanda appeals will be a challenge, says ex-justice secretary

The Lady Chief Justice has stressed that the decision to deploy more judges was ‘exclusively a matter for the judiciary’.

London school facing High Court challenge from Muslim pupil over ‘prayer ban’

London school facing High Court challenge from Muslim pupil over ‘prayer ban’

London school facing High Court challenge from Muslim pupil over ‘prayer ban’

Michaela Community School in Brent is accused of discriminating against the student.

Prison officer given ‘money, gifts and promises’ to lie for murder case inmate

Prison officer given ‘money, gifts and promises’ to lie for murder case inmate

Prison officer given ‘money, gifts and promises’ to lie for murder case inmate

Wiktoria Bujko, 30, pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice for reporting a ‘false confession’.

Current and former politicians turn out for Betty Boothroyd memorial service

Current and former politicians turn out for Betty Boothroyd memorial service

Current and former politicians turn out for Betty Boothroyd memorial service

The former Commons speaker – the first and only woman to have been elected to the role – died in February, aged 93.

Man accused of violence outside asylum seeker hotel was walking dog, court told

Man accused of violence outside asylum seeker hotel was walking dog, court told

Man accused of violence outside asylum seeker hotel was walking dog, court told

Three police officers were injured during a demonstration outside the hotel, said to have been organised by the English Defence League (EDL).

Government could save billions by improving productivity, says watchdog chief

Government could save billions by improving productivity, says watchdog chief

Government could save billions by improving productivity, says watchdog chief

National Audit Office chief Gareth Davies criticised ‘unrealistic’ assessments of major projects in his annual speech to Parliament.

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