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Almost 30% of Ukrainian refugees arriving in to Ireland were under 14
Almost 30% of Ukrainian refugees arriving in to Ireland were under 14
27 May 2022
The highest percentage of those arriving, 43% equating to 14,271 people, were categorised as one parent with children.
Boris Johnson believes he can survive after ‘vintage’ answers to partygate
Boris Johnson believes he can survive after ‘vintage’ answers to partygate
27 May 2022
The Prime Minister refused to directly answer questions about lockdown breaches in No 10.
Covid-19 infections continue to fall in much of UK but rise in Scotland
Covid-19 infections continue to fall in much of UK but rise in Scotland
27 May 2022
Total infections are down 78% since the peak of the Omicron BA.2 wave.
Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over NI Protocol
Business leaders tell US delegation compromise is needed over NI Protocol
27 May 2022
The US Congressional group met business organisations as their last engagement on their trip to the island of Ireland.
MP Lammy says he will not be silenced after racist death threat troll fined
MP Lammy says he will not be silenced after racist death threat troll fined
27 May 2022
Glenn Broadbent, 62, was given a suspended prison sentence and fined £2,000 after sending the shadow foreign secretary a vile message on Twitter.
Pizza Express poaches KFC boss Paula MacKenzie to lead recovery
Pizza Express poaches KFC boss Paula MacKenzie to lead recovery
27 May 2022
Ms MacKenzie will join the business as chief executive on June 6, taking the role after David Campbell stepped down last October.
Six-figure legal settlement for man abused by teacher when he was 12
Six-figure legal settlement for man abused by teacher when he was 12
27 May 2022
John Findlay took legal action against Aberlour House School, which has now merged with Gordonstoun.
Actor Ricky Tomlinson wins right to continue legal battle over hacking claim
Actor Ricky Tomlinson wins right to continue legal battle over hacking claim
27 May 2022
Royle Family star is one of a number of people who claim they were victims of unlawful information gathering at titles run by Mirror Group Newspapers.
World Cup play-off final to be free to view in UK
World Cup play-off final to be free to view in UK
27 May 2022
The game will be broadcast simultaneously on Sky Sports, ITV, STV and S4C.
Derogatory language and homophobic bullying ‘common’ in top academy chain school
Derogatory language and homophobic bullying ‘common’ in top academy chain school
27 May 2022
Ark Kings in Birmingham has been warned that pupils do not feel safe in school.
Three in four adults travelling to work each week, survey suggests
Three in four adults travelling to work each week, survey suggests
27 May 2022
Levels of home-working are holding steady, however.
Man denies charges over money moved between UK and UAE
Man denies charges over money moved between UK and UAE
27 May 2022
Abdullah Mohammed Ali Bin Beyat Alfalasi denies two counts of removing criminal cash from the UK.
Wales to end all Covid regulations as country looks forward to ‘brighter future’
Wales to end all Covid regulations as country looks forward to ‘brighter future’
27 May 2022
The legal requirement to wear a face covering in health and care settings will end on Monday May 30, the Welsh Government said.
Spitting incident will not form part of inquest into railway worker’s death
Spitting incident will not form part of inquest into railway worker’s death
27 May 2022
Belly Mujinga died in April 2020 of breathing difficulties days after being spat at by a passenger at London’s Victoria Station.
UK hepatitis cases: 222 children now affected
UK hepatitis cases: 222 children now affected
27 May 2022
A further 25 cases have been confirmed.
More people thinking about insulation as energy bills soar, says ONS
More people thinking about insulation as energy bills soar, says ONS
27 May 2022
More than one in four adults in the UK are thinking about what they can do to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
Privileges Committee chairman confirms when he will step aside to allow PM probe
Privileges Committee chairman confirms when he will step aside to allow PM probe
27 May 2022
The move by Chris Bryant follows the publication of the Sue Gray report on Wednesday.
Police dog dies after chasing down moped thieves
Police dog dies after chasing down moped thieves
27 May 2022
Stanley was described as a ‘wonderful, faithful and loyal friend’.
Liverpool fans and families on half-term getaways suffer long queues at Dover
Liverpool fans and families on half-term getaways suffer long queues at Dover
27 May 2022
Thousands of fans descended on the Kent port on Friday morning to board cross-Channel ferries en route to Paris.
Boris Johnson warns Russia is ‘chewing through ground’ in eastern Ukraine
Boris Johnson warns Russia is ‘chewing through ground’ in eastern Ukraine
27 May 2022
The Prime Minister stressed the ‘vital’ need to supply Volodymyr Zelensky’s defending forces with arms to tackle the invaders.