Health minister gave devices to cyber security body after ‘hack’

The incident meant an email about the proposed secondment of the chief medical officer was not passed on to the minister, a committee was told.

Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after arrest

Colin Beattie was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

Humza Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after a...

Colin Beattie was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

Scottish Secretary ‘irrational’ to block gender reforms, minister ar...

The 22-page petition was published on Wednesday evening.

Changes to King’s coronation oath ‘not ambitious’, says expert

The Government suggested the wording will only be amended because the number of Commonwealth realms has altered since 1953.

Home Office considering enhanced vetting for firefighters

Chris Philp said he was ‘deeply concerned’ about cultural issues in England’s fire services.

Opposition MPs’ amendment on Scotch whisky duty rejected in Commons...

Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael (Shetland and Orkney) urged MPs to back his party’s amendment, which was supported by the SNP.

Queen’s Agreement 25 conference lacked ‘realism’, DUP leader says

The conference to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement took place from Monday to Wednesday.

Man charged over Glasgow death

Thomas Bowers, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene in Petershill.

Cruise ship staff ‘tried to save man in water on night Levi Davis di...

The 24-year-old former Bath rugby player and Celebrity X Factor contestant was last seen at The Old Irish Pub in Barcelona on October 29.

Hospital issued with enforcement action as children’s services rated...

Kettering General Hospital has previously been criticised by parents over the care given to children.

Sunak pressed on controversial legacy Bill during visit to Belfast

The Bill proposes an effective amnesty for Troubles crimes in exchange for co-operation with a new truth recovery body.

Varadkar admits proposed Holohan secondment was ‘mishandled’

Speaking to reporters in Belfast, he defended the different accounts given by those involved in the secondment.

Anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy Jr launches presidential camp...

Mr Kennedy is a member of one of the country’s most famous political families and has in recent years been linked to some far-right figures.

Rishi Sunak outlines his vision for the next 25 years in Northern Ir...

The Prime Minister was speaking at the Queen’s University conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Sudanese army and paramilitary rival announce fresh ceasefire

Residents in Omdurman, adjacent to the capital Khartoum, said they still heard sporadic gunfire and explosions after the announced truce took effect.

Sudan rivals attempt another truce as civilians flee unrest

Terrified Sudanese fled Khartoum earlier in the day.

NI leadership that defies historical expectations is still needed –...

In the face of difficult compromises in 1998, Leo Varadkar said that “vision, leadership and optimism triumphed”.

Reform of Stormont can only be considered when devolution returns –...

The DUP is currently using a veto power to prevent the institutions from operating.

MoD assesses potential of providing replacement for key ferry route

The Corran-Ardnamurchan service is currently for foot passengers only.