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Prime Minister’s statement in full as he calls General Election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the date of the General Election, saying it will take place at a time when “the world is more dangerous than it has been since the end of the Cold War”. Standing in the rain outside Number 10 Mr Sunak said ...

22 May 2024 at 18:47

Northern Ireland

UUP General Election manifesto at a glance

The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) prioritises five “Ps” in its General Election manifesto – people, place, prosperity, public services and peace. Here, the PA news agency looks in more detail at the party’s policy proposals in the 35-page Making ...

26 Jun 2024 at 16:23

Northern Ireland

PSNI chief Byrne’s tenure has been marked by controversies

Simon Byrne has had to deal with a number of controversies and challenges since taking up the position of the chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland in July 2019. Mr Byrne arrived in the region after a tumultuous end to his ...

31 Aug 2023 at 20:32

Northern Ireland

Key questions as powersharing returns in Northern Ireland

Here are answers to some of the key questions surrounding the return of powersharing in Northern Ireland. – What is happening at Stormont on Saturday? MLAs will return to Parliament Buildings in Belfast following a political impasse which ...

03 Feb 2024 at 11:00

Northern Ireland

Major strikes scheduled for weeks over Christmas and into January

Strikes by workers across the country in disputes over pay, pensions, jobs and conditions are set to escalate in the weeks up to Christmas and into January. Here are some of the strikes and ballots planned: – December 7 Members of the ...

06 Dec 2022 at 23:17

Northern Ireland

Assisted Dying: What is happening at Westminster with the new Bill?

The assisted dying debate will return to Parliament this week as a new Bill is formally introduced in the House of Commons. A debate on the Bill next month will mark the first time the controversial issue has been voted on in the ...

16 Oct 2024 at 11:15

Northern Ireland

Assisted dying: What is the law as MPs debate the controversial issue?

MPs at Westminster are debating assisted dying after a petition on discussing the controversial issue gained more than 200,000 signatures. Demonstrators on both sides of the argument have gathered ahead of the Westminster Hall ...

29 Apr 2024 at 15:32

Northern Ireland

DUP’s General Election manifesto at a glance

The DUP has placed an emphasis on making Northern Ireland work in its Speaking Up For Northern Ireland manifesto. Here, the PA news agency gives an outline of the party’s claims of delivery and commitments going forward in ...

24 Jun 2024 at 13:58

Arts & Entertainment

EXPLAINED: Do you need to change your diet if you’re training for a half marathon?

You may be taking on your first big race soon. But along with regular short and long runs, steadily increasing in distance, should you be changing up your diet to train for a half marathon? You might assume getting your ...

07 Sept 2022 at 11:58

National News

The long campaign for justice for Omagh bomb families

Families of the Omagh bomb victims have travelled a long road in their quest for justice for their loved ones. Here are some of the key developments in the years since the 1998 blast. – 1998 In September, a month after ...

02 Feb 2023 at 11:06

Local News

EXPLAINED: How technology helps people combat the rising cost of living

The rising cost of living is placing increasing pressure on household budgets, but there are a number of pieces of technology which could help people make some vital savings. Here is a look at some of the tech which ...

25 Aug 2022 at 15:58

Northern Ireland

What is in the new Bill on assisted dying for England and Wales?

A new law has been proposed to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the details of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. – What is assisted dying? This, and ...

11 Nov 2024 at 22:00

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