Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15-year jail term for sex offences Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been given a 15-year jail sentence for a series of historical sex offences against two women when they were children. Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court that Donaldson, 63, had shown no “regret, apology or shame” after
Andy Burnham avoids saying Trump has betrayed Ukraine over Starlink limits Andy Burnham would not back suggestions that the US has betrayed Ukraine, and insisted the UK would continue to build bridges with Donald Trump. The Prime Minister was asked by reporters if he agreed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s assessment that Mr Trump had
Healey warned bank taxes will stifle growth as he faces competing Budget demands Chancellor John Healey is facing competing demands to raise billions in extra taxes – including on banks – and to cut business costs as he prepares to deliver the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s Government. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)
Increases to Real Living Wage hourly rates Almost half a million people are set to receive a pay rise thanks to increases in the voluntary Real Living Wage announced today. Rates will increase by 65p to £14.10-an-hour across the UK and by 65p to £15.45 in London. The new rates will benefit workers at almost
Blondie to release first album in nine years New wave band Blondie will release their first album in nine years, featuring the final recording of drummer Clem Burke. The new record, entitled High Noon, will be released in February 2027 and will feature contributions from Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock, Zach Condon of Beirut, Lucius and
Met Police confirms complaint over Graham Linehan arrest will be reopened The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will be reopening a complaint over the arrest of Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan after a watchdog found failings in its handling of the case The 58-year-old Irish writer was arrested at Heathrow Airport after flying in from
Aston Villa victory more important than personal glory for Nicolas Jackson Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson is enjoying his Unai Emery reunion as he continues his impressive start at his new club. The Senegal international joined Villa from Chelsea in the summer in a deal that could reach £65million and he is already repaying that.
Manchester City slip to Paris St Germain in Etihad thriller Pep Guardiola’s return ended in thrilling defeat as Manchester City lost 4-2 to Paris St Germain in their first home match since being found guilty of serious financial irregularities. The former City manager made his first visit to the Etihad Stadium since standing down last
Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to be opened An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open on Thursday .William Chapman, 23, was mauled to death by the animal at Yorkshire Wildlife
Harry and Meghan ready for first joint appearance since return to UK The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to carry out their first joint engagements since their return to the UK. Harry and Meghan are heading to Nottingham on Thursday for a run of three quasi-royal appearances. The couple set up home back in