Murder probe launched after four people die in arson attack on Waterford house Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after an arson attack on a house in Waterford City claimed the lives of two adults and two children. The deaths of the man and woman and two of their children were confirmed on Tuesday morning.
UK households to see higher-than-expected inflation as energy prices jump – IMF UK households are set to face a sharper rise in inflation than previously forecast as the conflict in the Middle East propels food and energy costs higher, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to
Hays sees weakening permanent jobs market keep trading under pressure Global recruitment chain Hays has revealed ongoing pressure on fees as permanent hiring weakens amid warnings the jobs market remains “as tough as ever”. The London-headquartered firm, which is one of Europe’s biggest recruitment agencies, said net fees fell 3% on a like-for-like basis in
Man United pair Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo doubtful for Atletico Madrid trip Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are doubts for Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid after missing training. Michael Carrick’s stumbling side are winless in their four matches since opening the league phase with a 4-0 victory against minnows Sabah of
Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Zizou Bergs in Shanghai Masters Carlos Alcaraz was on the end of a Shanghai surprise after he was knocked out in the third round by Zizou Bergs. Carlos Alcaraz was on the end of a Shanghai surprise after he was knocked out in the third round by Zizou Bergs. The Spanish
Sarina Wiegman wants a more clinical England in second leg of World Cup play-off Sarina Wiegman wants England to be more clinical in the second leg of their World Cup play-off with Greece at the King Power Stadium. Georgia Stanway, Maya Le Tissier and Alessia Russo were on the scoresheet in Crete on Friday as
Pupil detained after suspected school shooting in France Police have detained a 14-year-old pupil after a suspected school shooting in southern France that left the principal and another staff member injured. The Bouches-du-Rhône police department, in southern France, said the suspect’s motive is unknown. The boy taken into custody on Monday was carrying a gun
Resident criticises reaction to death of man in wildlife park tiger enclosure A woman who lives near the wildlife park where a man was killed by a tiger has said she was concerned over reports the victim may have had additional needs and that people “seemed to care more about the tiger”. Angela Seivewright went
Stephen Fry and Miriam Margolyes join calls for Burnham to fund comedy in Budget Sir Stephen Fry, Miriam Margolyes and Bill Bailey are among comedians calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritise comedy in the upcoming Budget. Campaigners have called for tax reform, funding and recognition for the comedy sector, ahead of Chancellor John
Man City ‘more together than ever’ after chants about charges – Elliot Anderson Manchester City midfielder Elliot Anderson admits the criticism the club has suffered in the wake of being found guilty of financial irregularities has galvanised the players. The £116million summer signing was man of the match in the 3-0 win at Anfield, during