Politics
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Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.
Ex-council chief investigated in DUP mayor clothing probe
Anne Donaghy is one of three people referred to prosecutors for consideration over alleged misconduct in public office.
'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says
The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.
Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
Political bickering follows two deaths related to measles in Pennsylvania
This week, Pennsylvania officials reported two measles-related deaths. Those deaths have now become wrapped up in politics. The country is in the midst of a record-setting number of measles cases.
Mike Ashley attacks Burnham plans as 'populist'
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.
Supreme Court asked to settle dispute over Sturgeon inquiry documents
Scotland's information commissioner wants to challenge the Scottish government's use of exemptions to block the release of information.
United Ireland poll is 'off the table', says PM
Andy Burnham's visit comes amid calls from Stormont for increased funding.
The Briefing Room
Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning?
The Briefing Room
Young people are protesting around the world but about what and are they winning?
Family welcomes review of law after driver who killed daughter ruled unfit to stand trial
The UK government says it is considering changing the law around defendants who are considered unfit to stand trial.
I was told I had no right to be at Eisteddfod, says Reform MS
Helen Jenner said she was criticised for attending the festival because of her membership of her party.
One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
Andy Burnham arrives in NI for first visit as prime minister
He is expected to have community engagements in Belfast before meeting the leaders of Northern Ireland's main political parties.
Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a year
Figures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
Trump under pressure at home and abroad as midterms approach
President Trump is under pressure internationally and domestically as the year's primary elections near an end.
A look at Trump's inner circle and the increased resistance from some of his allies
NPR's A Martínez asks Chris Whipple, the Vanity Fair writer who spent time inside the Trump administration, why the president is experiencing increasing resistance to his plans.