Irish social protection minister ‘not thinking of introducing national service’
Heather Humphreys was launching a charter aimed at encouraging businesses and employers to hire young people.
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Keir Starmer says decision on Diane Abbott to come ‘in due course’
The Labour leader has faced pressure over reports that an investigation into her racism comments was completed five months ago.
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Recognise Palestine to help bring ‘stability’ to Middle East, says Swinney
The First Minister wrote to the Prime Minister and Labour leader pushing them to recognise Palestine.
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Millie Bright ready to take on France after challenging injury battle
The Lionesses face a Euro 2025 qualifying double header against France.
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Irish Parliament suspended as protesters call for sanctions on Israel
The group of demonstrators, who were sitting in the public gallery, got to their feet and chanted.
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Government faces huge challenges in expanding childcare places, MPs say
The expansion of childcare for working parents in England could put the quality of provision at risk, the Public Accounts Committee said.
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Fraud gang that falsely claimed £50m of benefit money ‘poked fun’ at DWP
Cash stuffed in shopping bags and suitcases, a luxury car and designer goods including watches, jackets and glasses were found during a raid.
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Majorca building involved in fatal collapse ‘lacked proper authorisation’
Palma de Majorca’s mayor said it seems the collapse of a first-floor terrace was caused by excess weight and some poorly executed construction work.
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Key witness lied, Donald Trump’s lawyer tells jurors during closing arguments
The former US president denies 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, charges punishable by up to four years in prison.
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Pope’s apology for ‘homophobic’ remark welcomed
A Vatican spokesman said the Pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms.
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Really exciting time for us – Kate Cross relishing what lies ahead for England
England face series in both formats against New Zealand and then Ireland before the T20 World Cup begins in Bangladesh in October.
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Labour investigation into Diane Abbott complete – BBC Newsnight
Momentum has said the Labour whip ‘should already have been restored’ to Diane Abbott if claims made on BBC Newsnight are true.
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Students to sit exams at alternative locations after protesters occupy building
A group of students have ‘unlawfully barricaded’ a university building where exams were due to take place, the University of Manchester said.
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Pope’s reported remark on gay people ‘disappointing but not a step back’
A London-based LGBT+ Catholic group said Francis should be ‘more careful about how he phrases things’.
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Ireland’s recognition of Palestine could be ‘catalyst’ for other EU countries
Simon Harris made the comments on the day that Ireland formally recognised a Palestinian state in a joint move with Norway and Spain.
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