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Confusion over the referenda will lead to ‘solicitors’ paradise’
“Confusion” over the definition of the proposed wording to change the constitution on care and family will lead to a “solicitors’ paradise”, the Aontu leader has said.
Peadar Toibin claimed that the majority people do not know the...
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Remembering the 1984 miners strike
A former miner and staff from the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire discuss the impact of the 1984 miners striker ahead of the 40th anniversary of the initial walk out
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Jeremy Hunt reveals 2% National Insurance tax cut
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt reveals a 2% cut to National Insurance during a visit to an Openreach training facility in Crawley.
Hunt states that the cut would save a family with two earners nearly £1,000 this year, stating...
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Jeremy Hunt reveals 25 National Insurance tax cut in uncut statement
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt reveals a 2% cut to National Insurance during a visit to an Openreach training facility in Crawley.
Hunt states that the cut would save a family with two earners nearly £1000 this year, stating...
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Chancellor unsure if Government can afford to announce new tax cuts
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said he does not know if he can afford to cut taxes for British households as a national insurance reduction came into force on Saturday.
Mr Hunt said he wanted to further ease a tax burden which is expected...
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Prime Minister visits Stockport after appearing to rule out spring general election
Rishi Sunak visited a cafe in Stockport on Friday, at the end of a week that saw party leaders visit towns and cities across England in anticipation of a general election this year.
Mr Sunak appeared to rule out a spring election in...
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Public should be 'reassured' by response to flooding, says Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak has said that people should be “reassured” by the response to flooding in badly affected areas.
The Prime Minister has faced calls to visit local areas, as well as criticism of Government support for flood...
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Rishi Sunak visits Mansfield and gives short speech
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits a youth centre in Mansfield in Nottinghamshire where he gives a brief speech and answers questions.
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Interviews with the men who change the year on St James’ Gate at the Guinness Brewery
Interviews with Eoghan Kelly (left) and Robbie Minto (right) who change the year on St James’s Gate at the Guinness Brewery in Dublin every New Year's Eve.
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Mayor heralds first Elizabeth line stations to get high-speed mobile coverage
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaks about the introduction of 4G and 5G into four new stations on the Elizabeth Line.
He also speaks about the upcoming ceasefire vote in the UN and the most recent inflation figures.
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Irish Palestinians plead for Government help to get loved ones out of Gaza
Palestinians living in Ireland have made emotional appeals to the Government to do more to secure the safe passage of their loved ones from Gaza.
Several families gathered in Dublin on Tuesday to implore the authorities to help their...
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Hillsborough families to continue fight for new law despite Government response
Hillsborough families have vowed to continue campaigning for a law which they describe as a “legacy” to the victims of the disaster, after the Government stopped short of introducing the legislation.
On Wednesday, ministers apologised...
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Hillsborough: Bishop James Jones reacts to Government's response to his report
Former bishop of Liverpool James Jones reacts to Government's response to his report on Hillsborough.
He said: “ Although the Government’s statement falls short of the hopes of the Hillsborough families it is a serious and substantial...
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Families react to Hillsborough report
Quotes from Margaret Aspinall (who lost son James) and Charlotte Hennessy (who lost dad James) and Quotes from Deanna and Debbie Matthews (who lost uncle/brother Brian), giving their reactions to the government's response to the report...
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Justice Minister promises Gardai have necessary resources to keep people in Dublin safe
Ireland’s police force has all the resources necessary to keep people in Dublin safe over the weekend, Justice Minister Helen McEntee has vowed.
Ms McEntee also responded to criticism of the violent scenes in the city centre on Thursday...
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Interview with the delivery driver who stopped attacker in Dublin
Delivery driver Caio Benicio, who stopped a man he saw attacking a child on Parnell Square East. Caio has said he is praying that the girl survives.
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Tánaiste calls for unity as he condemns rioting in Dublin
Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin has condemned the rioting in Dublin, saying “this is not who we are as a people."
“Ireland has built a modern and inclusive society. It is something precious that we should all work to hold,” he...
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Uncle of 21-year-old Israeli hostage asks for help bringing his nephew home
Aviram Meir, uncle of Almog Meir who was taken hostage by Hamas, speaks at a press conference alongside other families who have family members kidnapped, calling for the return of all hostages taken on October 7.
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Families of hostages being held by Hamas say they won't rest until all hostages are released
During a press conference in London, families of hostages being held by Hamas said that they won't rest until all hostages are released.
This comes as Hamas announced the release of two Israeli hostages on Monday.
Ofri Bibas Levy's...
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Humza Yousaf opens conference speech with emotional words on the conflict in Israel and Gaza
First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf begins his speech to the SNP Conference by thanking members for their support during a worrying time for his family, who have close relatives in Gaza.
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Coveney says Government to stick with spending plan despite Central Bank warning
Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney has said the Government will “stick with” its Budget spending plan despite a warning from the Central Bank that further stimulus could lead to inflation being higher for longer.
His comments come...
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Change of approach in net zero policies could save families £15,000 a year, claims PM
The changes to the Government’s net zero policy could save the average family up to £15,000, the Prime Minister has said.
Asked by GB News how much the average working family will save, Rishi Sunak said: “When it comes to the cost, I...
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Sunak Says UK Isn't Watering Down Its Net-Zero Targets
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it's "absolutely wrong" to say the government is watering down its net-zero targets. He spoke at Downing Street about the government's green agenda.
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Sen. Tuberville: There Is No Military Readiness Problem
Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, says there is no military readiness problem, even though he's been blocking military promotions for over six months. Tuberville speaks on "Balance of Power" about what it would take to...