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Swinney seeks indyref2 talks with Burnham after ‘big shift’ in PM’s stance

The Labour leader suggested to MPs that such a vote could be held if public opinion shows there is demand for it.

Evening Standard

Heatwaves are making toxic algae worse, but the real problem is what we are putting into our rivers and lakes

This summer’s heat brought warnings about harmful algal blooms across Britain and Ireland. In August, swimmers were warned not to enter a newly designated bathing site on the River Thames at Ham and Kingston after blue-green algae were detected. The swimming section of an Ironman event in Leeds was also…

The Conversation

Swinney presses Burnham for talks on ‘agreed legal mechanism’ for indyref2

The Scottish First Minister has written to the Prime Minister following his comments on the issue in the Commons on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

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Victims and survivors are ‘key to reconciliation’ in Northern Ireland, MPs told

Victims Commissioner Joe McVey made the comments to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham's indyref2 comments 'are dangerous', senior Scottish Labour MSP says

IT is “dangerous” to compare Scotland to Northern Ireland – and Prime Minister Andy Burnham was actually talking about the “distinction”…

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham doesn't know what he's unleashed with indyref2 admission

WHY did Andy Burnham say that Scotland could get an independence referendum on “exactly” the same terms as an Irish border poll?

The National (Scotland)

Protesters tell Gordon Lyons arts sector ‘not being heard’ at Stormont

Actress and playwright Roisin Gallagher has spoken of ‘frustration’ in the arts sector as she joined demonstrators outside Stormont.

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England’s teenagers outperform peers in most countries in maths, reading and science

OECD test sees results dip in almost all member nations and warns of ‘digital distractions’ eroding academic skills

The Guardian - UK

Government urged to mull consent of Attorney General for Troubles prosecutions

The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) said improvements must to be made to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

Evening Standard

Labour whips accused of ‘tactics’ to delay Northern Ireland Legacy debate

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Criminal Investigations etc) Bill by Tory MP Lincoln Jopp is separate from Government legislation.

Evening Standard

‘Forensic audit’ announced for Northern Ireland’s water body

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said she was concerned around a number of issues which are ongoing in NI Water.

Evening Standard

‘Profound sadness’ at death of 107-year-old Second World War veteran

Norman Irwin was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours last year.

Evening Standard

Brazilian meat, antibiotics and superbugs: what you need to know

From 3 September 2026, Brazilian beef, poultry and other animal products will no longer be authorised for import into the European Union (EU) or Northern Ireland. England, Scotland and Wales will continue accepting them during a separate UK assessment. The split concerns how antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines are used…

The Conversation

Unions urge Stormont to agree fair budget or face more industrial action

It comes after the largest walout in decades in January 2024 during a period of political collapse at Stormont.

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VAT differential on island of Ireland ‘putting NI businesses under pressure’

A hotel owner said the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland is in ‘survival mode’.

Evening Standard

Burnham pledges to ‘stick 100% to the Good Friday Agreement’

It comes after the Prime Minister was criticised last week after saying a referendum on a united Ireland will be ‘off the table’.

The National (Scotland)

Review of parades watchdog launched after court ruling on Orange Order march

A JUDGE is set to review the commission which adjudicates on contentious Orange parades in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

UK is in ‘perilous state’ and ‘falling apart’, John Swinney claims

The SNP leader spoke out as he accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of being on a ‘bit of a lecturing tour’ of the UK instead of a ‘listening tour’.

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Johnny Hates Jazz’s Clark Datchler reveals veterans break down in tears over I Don’t Want to Be a Hero

Johnny Hates Jazz frontman Clark Datchler has revealed veterans from conflicts including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Gulf War and Northern Ireland have approached him in tears after performances of the band’s anti-war hit I Don’t Want to Be a Hero.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham 'at odds' with deputy Louise Haigh on Irish unification

LOUISE Haigh has been urged to clarify whether she thinks Irish unification should be "off the table" after previously suggesting the…

The Economic Times

For years, thousands of visitors left coins for luck in Giant’s Causeway’s ancient rocks. Years later, more than 10,000 have been removed

For years, visitors to Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway pushed coins into gaps between its famous basalt columns as a gesture of luck or affection. The tradition eventually left a mark on the ancient rock formations, prompting conservation teams to remove more than 20kg of coins, or roughly 10,000 pieces, in…

Evening Standard

Gordon Brown says a united Ireland is ‘inevitable’ in the future

The former prime minister said it would be a ‘long process’ and have to be based on mutual agreement.

The Guardian - UK

Ireland will be united, says Gordon Brown

Former PM believes Northern Ireland will leave UK in the long term – but remains opposed to Scottish independence

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham sparks row after saying united Ireland poll is ‘off the table’

During his visit to Belfast, Mr Burnham said he is ‘here to listen’

Evening Standard

Burnham sparks political row as he says Irish unity poll ‘off the table’

The Prime Minister was making his first visit to Northern Ireland since taking office.

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