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Sinn Fein TD apologises for ‘hurt and offence’ in post about gender ruling

Sinn Fein TD apologises for ‘hurt and offence’ in post about gender ruling

Sinn Fein TD apologises for ‘hurt and offence’ in post about gender ruling

17 April 2025

David Cullinane had said the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ in equality law was a ‘common sense judgement’.


Patients on common blood pressure drug urged to check pack amid labelling error

Patients on common blood pressure drug urged to check pack amid labelling error

Patients on common blood pressure drug urged to check pack amid labelling error

17 April 2025

More than 7,700 packs are affected by the recall, according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.


William praises Earthshot Prize boss as she announces departure

William praises Earthshot Prize boss as she announces departure

William praises Earthshot Prize boss as she announces departure

17 April 2025

The Prince of Wales founded the prize to recognise and scale up ideas to help ‘repair’ the planet.


Prime Minister pays tribute to persecuted Christians in Easter message

Prime Minister pays tribute to persecuted Christians in Easter message

Prime Minister pays tribute to persecuted Christians in Easter message

17 April 2025

Sir Keir Starmer called for the ‘flourishing and renewal’ of the country.


British Transport Police confirms search policy change in light of gender ruling

British Transport Police confirms search policy change in light of gender ruling

British Transport Police confirms search policy change in light of gender ruling

17 April 2025

It came as the head of the equalities watchdog branded the court judgment ‘enormously consequential’.


SNP urged to drop gender policies ‘for good’ after Supreme Court ruling

SNP urged to drop gender policies ‘for good’ after Supreme Court ruling

SNP urged to drop gender policies ‘for good’ after Supreme Court ruling

17 April 2025

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay also called on Holyrood ministers to address Parliament on the issue next week.


Man charged after police chase crash which injured seven officers

Man charged after police chase crash which injured seven officers

Man charged after police chase crash which injured seven officers

17 April 2025

Mazyar Azarbonyad, of Sylvia Terrace, Durham, will appear at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Saturday after the collision on the northbound A1.


Rupert Lowe says he has instructed solicitors to begin defamation claims

Rupert Lowe says he has instructed solicitors to begin defamation claims

Rupert Lowe says he has instructed solicitors to begin defamation claims

17 April 2025

It comes after Mr Lowe was suspended as a Reform MP in March.


Nicola Coughlan ‘disgusted’ by gender court ruling as she commits to fundraiser

Nicola Coughlan ‘disgusted’ by gender court ruling as she commits to fundraiser

Nicola Coughlan ‘disgusted’ by gender court ruling as she commits to fundraiser

17 April 2025

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court made a ruling on the 2010 Equality Act.


Teachers ‘concerned’ about implications for pupils after Supreme Court ruling

Teachers ‘concerned’ about implications for pupils after Supreme Court ruling

Teachers ‘concerned’ about implications for pupils after Supreme Court ruling

17 April 2025

Education unions are calling on the Government to provide clear guidance to schools and colleges on how to interpret the law in regard to children.


Woman ‘scared and nervous’ after millionaire’s sexual advances, trial told

Woman ‘scared and nervous’ after millionaire’s sexual advances, trial told

Woman ‘scared and nervous’ after millionaire’s sexual advances, trial told

17 April 2025

Kevin Booth denies directing sexual communication to a woman without her consent at his home in the Highlands.


British teacher accused of sexually assaulting child in Turkey faces extradition

British teacher accused of sexually assaulting child in Turkey faces extradition

British teacher accused of sexually assaulting child in Turkey faces extradition

17 April 2025

Rebecca Richardson appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.


King jokes ‘it’s all mirrors’ with wellwisher after Maundy service

King jokes ‘it’s all mirrors’ with wellwisher after Maundy service

King jokes ‘it’s all mirrors’ with wellwisher after Maundy service

17 April 2025

Charles and Camilla were at Durham Cathedral for the traditional service.


Toby Carvery boss apologises for ‘upset caused’ by felling of centuries-old tree

Toby Carvery boss apologises for ‘upset caused’ by felling of centuries-old tree

Toby Carvery boss apologises for ‘upset caused’ by felling of centuries-old tree

17 April 2025

The tree was cut down in Whitewebbs Park, north London on April 3.


Trans workers could be asked to use disabled toilets – solicitors

Trans workers could be asked to use disabled toilets – solicitors

Trans workers could be asked to use disabled toilets – solicitors

17 April 2025

Businesses will likely have to review and change policies, including on toilets, in light of a Supreme Court ruling, according to lawyer Peter Byrne.


Major shareholder revolt against BP chairman amid climate clash

Major shareholder revolt against BP chairman amid climate clash

Major shareholder revolt against BP chairman amid climate clash

17 April 2025

Shareholders delivered a massive rebuttal for Helge Lund’s reappointment amid tensions.


Former Radio 2 DJ and Eurovision UK spokesman Colin Berry dies at 79

Former Radio 2 DJ and Eurovision UK spokesman Colin Berry dies at 79

Former Radio 2 DJ and Eurovision UK spokesman Colin Berry dies at 79

17 April 2025

He presented long-running BBC music show Top Of The Pops, and appeared on game show Blankety Blank.


Swinney worried by ‘high likelihood’ Farage could become next PM

Swinney worried by ‘high likelihood’ Farage could become next PM

Swinney worried by ‘high likelihood’ Farage could become next PM

17 April 2025

The First Minister said a Reform UK government would be ‘bad for all of us’.


Sarwar: I would consider future gender reforms at Holyrood

Sarwar: I would consider future gender reforms at Holyrood

Sarwar: I would consider future gender reforms at Holyrood

17 April 2025

The Scottish Labour leader said he has been ‘clear’ that ‘mistakes’ were made by his party when the legislation was previously approved.


UK detectives granted additional £108,000 in Madeleine McCann probe

UK detectives granted additional £108,000 in Madeleine McCann probe

UK detectives granted additional £108,000 in Madeleine McCann probe

17 April 2025

Home Office sources said the figure had been approved for 2025-26.


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