19 h. ago Free bus passes for over 60s update as new DfT statement makes funding suggestion

The Department for Transport has issued a response to campaigners who want the same automatic concession as those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to be extended to over 60s in England

Politics

20 h. ago Free bus passes for over 60s in England could happen as DfT bosses refuse to rule it out

A campaign has been growing for people in England to get the same automatic concession as those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland when it comes to riding busses

Politics

37 h. ago Appeal over potential Northern Ireland victims of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou

Zou studied in Belfast for two years.

Events

40 h. ago Ireland faces Trump tariffs hammer blow as Conor McGregor leads calls for his country to LEAVE the EU

Simon Harris said it is the Irish Government's 'working assumption' that the White House will launch a further attack aimed specifically at the pharmaceuticals industry.

Politics

41 h. ago UK to host Women's World Cup for first time ever in 2035 as rivals drop out to leave England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales as sole bidders

The UK will host the Women's World Cup for the first time ever in 2035 after a rival bid from Spain, Portugal and Morocco dropped out.

Politics

42 h. ago Northern Ireland fears becoming ‘collateral damage’ in trade war

Brexit deal means region could be hit by EU counter-tariffs on US goods

Events

55 h. ago MP calls for ‘statutory protection’ for British soldiers following Clonoe ruling

Conservative former minister Sir David Davis said he would find it hard to imagine a ‘more clear cut case’.

Events

57 h. ago Trump’s ‘liberation day’ is here. What do his tariffs mean for Americans?

Economists fear the president’s escalating trade war could have a damaging ripple effect that drives up prices

Politics

59 h. ago Londoners warned not to have barbecues this weekend because they could cause wildfires

The Met Office has imposed a rare amber warning for fire severity across parts of England, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland as temperatures soar to 22C (72F).

Events

60 h. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire risk as warnings issued for much of the UK

It comes after England saw its sunniest March on record and its sixth driest March since records began in 1836, according to the Met Office.

Events

61 h. ago Starmer: Gov ‘looking carefully’ at EU tariffs on US as concerns raised for NI

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn warned ‘there is an issue in respect to Northern Ireland’ if the EU brings in countermeasures.

Politics

62 h. ago Hilary Benn warns of ‘issue’ for NI if EU imposes tariffs in US trade dispute

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said ‘there is an issue in respect to Northern Ireland’ if the EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on the US.

Events

64 h. ago Thousands of landlords risk fines over £2,500 as new safety laws come into force

The new laws in Northern Ireland mandate landlords to conduct safety checks on the electrical installation of a property, such as the socket outlets, consumer unit and wiring, by a competent and qualified person at least once every five years

Economics

3 d. ago England enjoys sunniest March on record thanks to long dry spell

Wales saw its second sunniest March while the UK experienced its third sunniest.

Politics

3 d. ago Legal duty to bring Irish language signs decision to Executive – Little

Controversy has flared after Sinn Fein minister Liz Kimmins announced dual language signage will be installed at Belfast’s Grand Central Station.

Politics

4 d. ago Price points where April 1 stamp duty changes could hit hardest

Stamp duty changes for buyers in England and Northern Ireland have come into force.

Events

4 d. ago Parts of UK could be hotter than Athens on Thursday amid week of sunny weather

Temperatures will rise gradually this week and could peak at 21C on Thursday in the south of England, the Met Office said.

Politics

4 d. ago Queen’s team part of £5.5m research project to transform bowel cancer care

The project will bring together more than 40 research experts to find better treatments for the disease.

Politics

5 d. ago Dry and sunny weather across UK could raise temperatures to 20C

The UK is set to enjoy sunny weather and temperatures of 17-18C, which may even climb to 20C by Thursday, the Met Office said.

Politics

5 d. ago UK public’s charity donations and sponsorship drop to lowest levels

Just half of people donated and only a fifth sponsoring for charitable causes.

Politics