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Shares in the company, which spun off its Wickes retail arm earlier this year, jumped after it released the trading update.

The Lagan Valley MP was the only candidate to replace Edwin Poots.

Mavis Bran claimed her husband burned her with scalding oil at their chip shop before she died in October 2018.

Dorothy Bain was sworn in with Ruth Charteris taking the second most senior role in Scotland’s prosecution service as Solicitor General.

Outgoing DUP leader Edwin Poots said he had been given assurances by UK ministers to expect major changes.

Boris Johnson failed to act following a report on Russian interference in UK elections, it has been claimed.

Total household global wealth grew by 7.4% to 418.3 trillion US dollars (£301.3 trillion) in 2020, according to the latest figures from Credit Suisse.

Most NHS leaders say it is likely that another surge in Covid-19 cases will result in extra pressure.

The ads for KaiAviation clothing featured the slogans ‘follow me’ and ‘remove before flight’.

Andrew Hall died in hospital after being restrained at a police station in Huddersfield.

People getting married this week have been left out of pocket and have to settle with no dancing, while sporting events continue with large crowds.

A probe will determine whether the tech giant has breached rules by making it harder for rivals to compete.

Eight-year-old Kaiden Freeman was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 11 months.

Data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation found that employers are also looking at hiring more staff, but labour shortages remain an issue.

Inspectors said the figures were of ‘huge concern’.

The presence of coronavirus antibodies suggests someone has had the infection in the past or has been vaccinated.

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee reportedly intends to contact the Competition and Markets Authority over any deal.

Mental health minister Nadine Dorries told MPs that the Government is playing ‘catch-up’ over mental health provision.

The broadcaster has published its annual report as it faces the threat of sale.

Edwin Poots was elected party leader last month but was forced to resign within weeks following an internal revolt.