A proposed new law to reform the House of Lords appointments process would tackle cronyism and “enhance public trust”, Parliament heard. Conservative peer Lord Norton of Louth argued that the ...

The threat of US tariffs on alcoholic drinks from the EU “is a very serious issue”, Irish premier Micheal Martin has warned. The Taoiseach said Irish whiskey products had benefited from “extraordinary ...

He is accused of sending a series of offensive posts on social media after repeatedly referring to Mr Vine as a “nonce” and football TV commentators and pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko to serial ...

She added: “But we do not support this Bill today. Not because we do not support the goal, as many have said – this Government strongly supports recognition of a state of Palestine – but because ...

A second union representing Scottish Water workers has announced strike action in a dispute with executives over pay following a breakdown in talks. Unite said an initial 24-hour walkout will take ...

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday, and will now try to steer his country through a trade war brought by US President Donald Trump, a ...

The BBC has agreed a settlement with four of its female news presenters over employment tribunal claims including age and sex discrimination.

Micheal Martin said the Burke family’s attempt to enter the floor of the Ireland Funds event was ‘regrettable’.

TfL has announced changes to seven different bus routes across London, starting this Saturday, March 15. If you rely on buses, make sure to take note of these updates, which include adjustments to ...

Former Manchester United footballer Brandon Williams has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after being caught doing almost 100mph. Williams, 24, was spotted driving at high speeds and in an erratic ...

Attorney General Andrew Webster said there is ‘no general common law duty to consult residents who may be affected by such a law’.

Lord Dubs said: “A two-state solution has long been Labour Party policy. It was in our manifesto, it was supported by the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ‘We’re committed to ...