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People turned back at border with Northern Ireland as checkpoints begin to operate
People living in Northern Ireland who cross the Irish border without a reasonable excuse face a 100 euro fine.
‘Does Jackie Weaver have any authority?’ Alexa responds to questions about the viral council row
A clip of the December 10 meeting, which was put on Twitter on Thursday afternoon, had been viewed 5.5 million times as of Monday morning.
Crown Estate accused of pushing up renewables prices as BP lands wind farm deal
The Crown Estate owns the seabed off the coast of the UK, so is a vital part of freeing up land for offshore wind projects.
‘Far too many people have experienced austerity, hunger and destitution’ due to ‘UK Government policies’
UN analysis had “pointed to the systematic failings of the UK welfare system that have left people in hardship and crisis”.
Buckingham Palace denies reports that the Queen ‘lobbied to change law and hide her wealth’ during 1970s
The Guardian reported that the monarch’s private lawyer lobbied the Government to change a draft law to conceal her private wealth in the 1970s.
Plans to build lorry park on ancient Roman road to handle post-Brexit customs checks branded ‘immoral’
“Why were they telling everyone to get ready for Brexit and have left it until now to build a border facility?"
Cronyism? £881m of Covid contracts handed to individuals who have donated over £8m to Conservative Party
Public contracts appear to be being handed out “like sweeties to people with friends in high places."
Back in the hands of politicians? What are the potential NHS reforms in England?
A leaked document suggests forthcoming major reforms could undo large parts of legislation brought in by the Tory-Lib Dem coalition in 2012.
Harry Dunn suspect’s US intelligence role not mentioned in immunity notes
“Why were the US authorities less than candid with the FCO about Mrs Sacoolas’ real role whilst in the UK?"