Government Branded Cowardly Over Rent Control Exemptions
The Scottish Government has been branded “cowardly” over the decision to exempt certain properties from rent controls..
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Migrant Set To Be Deported After Losing One In One Out Removal Challenge
An Eritrean man is set to be deported to France on Friday after losing a High Court bid to have his removal under the Government’s “one in, one out” scheme temporarily blocked..
Strictly Head Judge Shirley Ballas Teases Exciting Changes For New Series
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has teased some “exciting changes” and “twists and turns” ahead of the new series..
Interest Rates Held At 4 As UK Not Out Of Woods On Inflation
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 4% as it said the UK was “not out of the woods” on inflation, with taxes contributing to rising food costs..
Little Progress Made Opening Up Top Jobs To State Educated People Charity
The privately educated are “maintaining a vice-like grip” on the top jobs in Britain, a charity has said, and is calling for employers to be required to report on the economic backgrounds of their workforce..
Power Of Peatlands Embraced In New Strategy To Tackle Climate Crisis
The “power of peatlands” is to be embraced in a new strategy by Stormont to tackle the nature and climate crisis and improve water quality..
US Firms To Invest 150 Billion In UK As Part Of Donald Trumps State Visit
American investment worth £150 billion has been unveiled as part of US President Donald Trump’s historic second state visit..
Irish Police Find Remains Of Child In Search For Missing Boy
Irish police believe they have uncovered the skeletal remains of a child who had been missing for years following a search in the Donabate area of Co Dublin..
Jake Wightman Secures 1500m World Silver As Josh Kerr Pulls Up In Tokyo Final
Great Britain’s Jake Wightman claimed a stunning world 1500 metres silver medal after defending champion Josh Kerr pulled up in a final won by Portugal’s Isaac Nader in Tokyo..