"With only one exception, none of the companies are performing at the level we wish to see, the country expects and the environment needs," said the Environment Agency.

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The former PM said it would be unacceptable to prorogue Parliament in order to force through a no-deal Brexit.

Cheers and applause greeted the historic votes made possible by the continued Stormont impasse.

Trade union leaders agree Labour should support a second referendum on any Brexit deal.

Experts have warned a “childhood crisis” is on the way as youngsters face unparalleled social pressures amid Government cuts to children’s services.

Donald Trump has dramatically escalated the transatlantic war of words over the leak of the British ambassador’s advice describing his administration as “inept”.

Witnesses infected with hepatitis and the widow of a man given Aids by contaminated blood have given evidence to the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Hope Barden, 21, died after Jermone Danger, 45, had paid her to perform sexual acts via the internet