News

• More protection for victims as Government vows crackdown on stalking

  Victims of the “horrendous” crime of stalking are to be given better protection including the right to know the identity of their online stalkers, the Government has said.

• Christmas unlikely to be bumper one for all as consumers focus on budgeting

  Spending on cough and cold remedies was a bright spot in November as weak consumer confidence and rising energy bills caused anxiety for retailers in the all-important run-up to Christmas.

• Camilla to miss ceremonial welcome during Qatari state visit

  The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit after suffering significantly diminished reserves of energy following her chest infection.

• Ruud van Nistelrooy astonished by offers after Man Utd spell

  New Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy was “astonished” by the amount of managerial offers he received on the back of his spell as Manchester United interim manager.

• No 10 brands Gregg Wallaces response to claims inappropriate and misogynistic

  Downing Street has said Gregg Wallace’s response to the accusations being made against him was “inappropriate and misogynistic”.

• Landlords face jail if they fail to act on cladding by new 2029 deadline

  Building owners who fail to remove dangerous cladding have been warned “we are after them” and they could face jail as ministers set a 2029 deadline for action.

• NHS reforms stand no chance if recruitment issues are not tackled nurses warn

  Top nurses have warned that planned Government reforms for the health service “stand no chance” if issues with recruitment and retention in the profession are not addressed.

• UK pledges further 19m for Gaza Strip

  The UK has pledged a further £19 million in funding for Gaza, as a minister described the situation on the ground as “catastrophic”.

• Fianna Fail set for most seats amid uncertainty over rotating taoiseach re run

  Fianna Fail looks on course to secure the most seats in Ireland’s General Election, with attention turning to the potential make-up of the next coalition government.

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