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The Taoiseach said that Europe needs to secure its borders so that criminal gangs do not decide who enters Europe.

Around half of the jobs expected to go will reportedly be at the Aceville publisher in Colchester, Essex.

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said holding an election at this time would not be the best way to secure a return to powersharing.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife travelled to Cornwall to promote the Government’s family hub policy.

The Bank of England’s governor told MPs he is ‘concerned’ about the continued persistence of inflation, but expects the rate to halve this year.

The outspoken MP accused a radio presenter of dishonesty in a testy exchange.

Targets are still being missed but there has been a month-on-month improvement.

In a letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Mr Lewis says that 1.7 million more people could be pulled into hardship if the increase goes ahead.

Ryan Gray, of the K9 Search and Rescue charity, said they have been preparing since hearing news of the earthquakes on Monday.

Pc Jorden Brown is charged with rape and three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to one female victim.

Baroness Helena Kennedy’s report outlined management failings at the union alongside incidents of sexual assault and coercive behaviour.

Consumer group Which? said the typical cost of a seven-day rental is more than £100 above 2019 levels in seven out of nine holiday hotspots analysed.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published analysis on Thursday.

The DUP collapsed the devolved executive last February in protest at Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol.

The 79-year-old described Ukraine as ‘not really a country at all’.

Millions of broadband and mobile phone customers can expect to face monthly bill increases of at least 14% from April.

The social media platform has introduced tighter rules on how often users can tweet and send DMs to ‘ease strain’ on the site.

Unison said some of the lowest paid in the university sector, including cleaners and catering staff, are among those taking industrial action.

George Parkinson saved his mother’s life when he was just eight, after she began choking on a meal.

The Ukrainian President is seeking further Western support for his country’s struggle against Russia.