More sixth form college strikes possible, union leaders say
Further strikes may be undertaken in sixth form colleges across England if the dispute over pay and funding is not resolved, union leaders have warned.
Putin would have authorised Novichok poisonings, senior officials says
Vladimir Putin would have authorised the assassination attempt on Sergei Skripal because of the “enormous” reputational risk the Novichok poisonings would have posed to Russia, a senior Foreign Office official…
Every Scottish pensioner to receive winter heating payment next year
Every pensioner in Scotland will receive a winter heating payment next year, the Scottish Government has announced. Ministers were forced to delay plans to bring in the devolved pension age…
Housing industry fears over ‘perfect storm’ of cost increases
Northern Ireland’s housing industry has hit out at a more-than doubling in the cost of connecting newbuilds to the electricity network. The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) and…
Olympic champion Chris Boardman warns of ‘inactivity crisis’ in the UK
An Olympic champion warned the UK has an “inactivity crisis” as he picked up an honour from Buckingham Palace for his work promoting cycling and walking across the country. Former…
Actor hits £25k goal for leg treatment with help from friend Russell Crowe
An actor and stunt coordinator who injured his leg has reached his £25,000 fundraising target for treatment with the help of star and friend Russell Crowe. Charlie Allan, 61, from…
Drinks group which counts Jawbox gin among brands lands £6.5m finance package
A drinks group has secured fresh financial backing of £6.5m amid its latest growth strategy. Drinksology Kirker Greer (DKG) Group, which counts brands like Jawbox gin and Bowsaw among its…
FactCheck: Are a third of hotels outside Dublin used to house asylum seekers?
An immigration debate on RTE on Monday saw election candidates duke it out on a subject that has been a hot political topic over the past few years. Perhaps the…
Sam Prendergast handed massive vote of confidence as Andy Farrell names team to face Australia
Andy Farrell has given Sam Prendergast a massive vote of confidence by handing him the Ireland No.10 jersey for the second week in-a-row. Fresh after making his first international start…
SHAPIRO: Trump unleashing tariffs will provide U.S. a world of leverage
President-elect Donald Trump understands, better than any recent American president, one simple rule when dealing with the world: Leverage matters and should be applied to those who oppose American interests.…