Prime Minister says he has ‘long believed in borrowing to invest’
Sir Keir Starmer said he has “long believed in borrowing to invest”, which can act as a “catalyst” for private investment.
Three teenagers charged over rioting in Belfast
Police have charged three teenagers following disorder which broke out in Belfast last month. The PSNI said there have now been 48 arrests and 38 charges since violence broke out…
Jonathan Rea preparing for Aragon comeback despite not feeling ‘100 per cent’ after thumb injury
Injury-hit Jonathan Rea will make his comeback this weekend at Aragon in Spain for the tenth round of the World Superbike Championship. The Pata Prometeon Yamaha rider says he is…
Joseph Eubank denies raping drunk teenage girl on Brighton beach, trial hears
A man has denied raping a drunk 16-year-old girl in a dark, secluded part of Brighton beach, instead saying the teenager was “completely happy” during the encounter, a trial has…
Final cost of Leinster House bike shed likely to rise to allow e-bike charging
The final cost of the Leinster House bike shed is likely to rise to allow for the completion of the power and charging facilities for electric bikes (e-bikes), a committee…
Canada’s fertility rate has hit a record low. What’s behind the drop?
Canada’s fertility rate, which has been steadily declining, has hit a record low and the country is now among the “lowest-low” fertility nations. Statistics Canada released new data on Wednesday…
Bricklayer jailed for throwing fire extinguisher and chair at police at hotel
A bricklayer who went into a hotel which was besieged by rioters before throwing a fire extinguisher and a chair at police has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Ashley Williams,…
Ontario hospital board members behind ‘bizarre and costly’ decisions quit en masse
Members of an Ontario hospital board who a legacy donor claimed made “bizarre and costly” decisions have resigned en masse. David Musyj, supervisor at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), said…
Biden: All-out war possible as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalates
US President Joe Biden has said that “all-out war” is still possible as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, but he says he remains hopeful an off-ramp can be found…
Walmart Canada to add $92M in pay increases for hourly workers
Walmart Canada said on Wednesday it is investing an additional $92 million (US$68.39 million) in pay increases for hourly retail and frontline associates. The Canadian branch of U.S. retail giant…