Northern Ireland

No10 mocked on Instagram after using the flag of the Republic of Ireland on a post about an event in Downing Street celebrating the culture of Northern Ireland

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No10 ended the post with an emoji of the tricolour flag of Ireland By David Wilcock, Deputy Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 11:25 GMT, 21 November 2023 | Updated: 12:05 GMT, 21 November 2023 No10 has been mocked on Instagram after accidentally using the Irish flag on a post about the culture of Northern Ireland. The … Read more

Full list of Wilko stores reopening as High Street retailer announces new shops before Christmas – is there one near you?

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Here is a full list of Wilko stores set to open their doors again before Christmas  By Zac Campbell Published: 10:03 BST, 27 October 2023 | Updated: 10:14 BST, 27 October 2023 Wilko has announced it will open shops in five new locations before the start of Christmas 2023.  The chain seemingly ceased operations for … Read more

MPs urge supermarkets to create ‘Buy British’ sections on their websites to make it easier for patriotic shoppers to choose home-grown food while boosting the economy and UK farming

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MPs urge supermarkets to create ‘Buy British’ sections on their websites to make it easier for patriotic shoppers to choose home-grown food while boosting the economy and UK farming By David Wilcock, Deputy Political Editor For Mailonline Updated: 11:42 BST, 22 August 2023 UK supermarkets are being urged to create standalone ‘Buy British’ section on … Read more

Look up tonight! How and when to see the Northern Lights from Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England as a ‘cannibal’ solar storm hits Earth

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Look up tonight! How and when to see the Northern Lights from Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England as a ‘cannibal’ solar storm hits Earth Stargazers may have the chance to view an aurora in northern Britain tonight The Northern Lights follow an unusual ‘cannibal’ solar storm, scientists warn By Lauren Haughey Updated: … Read more

England, Wales and Northern Ireland enjoy hottest day of the year

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Brits bathed in the sunshine today as temperatures soared above 20C across the UK. It was the hottest day of the year for England, Wales and Northern Ireland this Saturday, just days ahead of King Charles’ Coronation. Earlier today, the Met Office tweeted that temperatures reached 20.2C in Worcestershire while County Tyrone and Powys enjoyed 20C … Read more

England is set to enjoy its hottest day of the year with temperatures 21C over Bank Holiday weekend 

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Brits bathed in the sunshine today as temperatures soared above 20C across the UK. It was the hottest day of the year for England, Wales and Northern Ireland this Saturday, just days ahead of King Charles’ Coronation. Earlier today, the Met Office tweeted that temperatures reached 20.2C in Worcestershire while County Tyrone and Powys enjoyed 20C … Read more

Biden will NOT hold a formal press conference on his ‘personal’ and ‘professional’ trip to Ireland

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President Joe Biden might end up walking city streets with locals on his visit to Northern Ireland and Ireland – but he won’t give a formal news conference, the White House confirmed en route. ‘There will not be a press conference on this trip,’ said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre while traveling with the … Read more

Are B&Q, Homebase and Wickes open on Easter Sunday and Monday? DIY store opening times revealed

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Are B&Q, Homebase and Wickes open on Easter Sunday and Monday? DIY store opening times revealed DIY stores will operate with different opening hours across the Easter weekend  By Zac Campbell Published: 09:58 BST, 7 April 2023 | Updated: 10:17 BST, 7 April 2023 DIY and home improvement stores such as B&Q, Homebase and Wickes … Read more

Cracking news for Easter Sunday… it’ll be hotter than the Greece with temperatures to soar to 18C

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Cracking news for Easter Sunday… it’ll be hotter than the Greek islands with temperatures set to soar to 18C Forecasters expect sunshine from a high pressure system moving across the UK Most of the country will enjoy the good weather except for Northern Ireland By Natasha Livingstone Published: 01:23 BST, 9 April 2023 | Updated: 01:38 … Read more

Rishi Sunak faces Tory rebellion from Eurosceptic group over Windsor framework Brexit deal

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Rishi Sunak faces Tory rebellion on Brexit deal as influential Eurosceptic group refuses to give Windsor framework the green light Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hoping to avoid a major Tory rebellion on Wednesday By Jason Groves and David Churchill Published: 00:12 GMT, 18 March 2023 | Updated: 00:26 GMT, 18 March 2023 Eurosceptic MPs are … Read more

Tough new laws to tackle small boats crossing the Channel set to be unveiled

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Tough new laws to tackle small boats crossing the Channel are set to be unveiled as Rishi Sunak seeks to capitalise on Brexit breakthrough ‘momentum’ The provisionally titled Illegal Migration Bill will combat the arrivals to the UK  Home Secretary Suella Braverman will spend the weekend finalising details  By David Barrett Home Affairs Editor For … Read more

UK plan to rejoin EU’s Horizon scheme may be jeopardised by cash demands, science minister suggests

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Britain could be stung by EU demands to cough up for two years’ worth of Horizon membership fees despite being blocked from Brussels’ flagship research scheme over Northern Ireland row, science minister George Freeman warns Science minister George Freeman says ‘door is open’ for Britain to rejoin Horizon But he suggests wrangling over cash could … Read more