Journalist ‘dumbfounded’ by police visit over social media post investigation
A journalist said she was “dumbfounded and upset” when police knocked on her door on Remembrance Sunday and informed her she was being investigated for alleged incitement of racial hatred…
Family of man shot dead in Londonderry secure financial settlement from MoD
The family of a man shot dead by the British Army in 1971 have secured a financial settlement from the Ministry of Defence. Billy McGreanery, 41, was shot at the…
Council tax expected to raise additional £1.8 billion next year – minister
Council tax rises will help ensure local authorities are funded next year, a minister has said as he rejected Tory claims of a £2.4 billion “black hole”.
New Balmoral tartan created at request of King
A tartan designed at the King’s request, which will be used at Balmoral, has been lodged with the Scottish Register of Tartans. The Balmoral Glen Gelder tartan, designed by the…
Farmers’ inheritance tax figures are crystal clear, says Environment Secretary
The Environment Secretary has insisted the Government’s figures on the number of farmers impacted by rises in inheritance tax are “crystal clear”. Steve Reed remained adamant that “three quarters of…
Pension ‘megafunds’: How do they work and is bigger always better?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she is “going for growth” with a shake-up of the pensions market that will unlock tens of billions of pounds of investment in business and…
Man with lifetime driving ban and 126 road offences jailed for drink-driving in his partner’s car
A man with an “atrocious” record, including a lifetime driving ban and more than 120 driving offences, was given a four-month jail sentence today.
Pint prices to rise after ‘regressive’ National Insurance tax raid, pub group warns
Britons have been warned that the price of a pint will rise by at least 10p due to Labour’s National Insurance hike announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget, Fuller’s has…
By the numbers: Taylor Swift’s swing through Toronto
Just how big is the hype around Taylor Swift? Her swing through Toronto, set to begin Thursday, seems to be temporarily reshaping the city, with officials renaming Blue Jays Way…
Stormont department will not be prosecuted over Noah Donohoe death, court told
A final decision not to prosecute a Stormont department for corporate manslaughter over the death of schoolboy Noah Donohoe has been taken, a court has heard. Noah, 14, was found…