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Juice: ESA mission ready to see if Jupiter’s moons can support life

Juice: ESA mission ready to see if Jupiter’s moons can support life

Juice: ESA mission ready to see if Jupiter’s moons can support life

13 April 2023

The spacecraft is about to embark on a 4.1 billion-mile journey spanning more than eight years.


‘Complete dream’ for founder of vandalised allotment as fundraiser soars

‘Complete dream’ for founder of vandalised allotment as fundraiser soars

‘Complete dream’ for founder of vandalised allotment as fundraiser soars

13 April 2023

‘It’s been a whirlwind,’ said Carly Burd after her plot was ruined with salt.


White House: ‘Very clear’ Biden was referring to All Blacks during speech gaffe

White House: ‘Very clear’ Biden was referring to All Blacks during speech gaffe

White House: ‘Very clear’ Biden was referring to All Blacks during speech gaffe

13 April 2023

The official transcript on the White House website has been amended.


Biden to set out ‘shared vision’ for US-Irish ties in speech to Parliament

Biden to set out ‘shared vision’ for US-Irish ties in speech to Parliament

Biden to set out ‘shared vision’ for US-Irish ties in speech to Parliament

13 April 2023

The US president will also meet with Michael D Higgins and Leo Varadkar during engagements in Ireland on Thursday.


Lenders report increase in households defaulting on loans

Lenders report increase in households defaulting on loans

Lenders report increase in households defaulting on loans

13 April 2023

Lenders, such as high street banks, said that the default rate on secured loans increased over the three months to the end of February.


Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks as White House says discussion was ‘general’

Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks as White House says discussion was ‘general’

Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks as White House says discussion was ‘general’

13 April 2023

Chris Philp defended Rishi Sunak’s movements in Belfast on Wednesday amid criticism that the bilateral talks appeared low-key.


Shoppers pay more for less as Tesco makes £1bn profit during living costs crisis

Shoppers pay more for less as Tesco makes £1bn profit during living costs crisis

Shoppers pay more for less as Tesco makes £1bn profit during living costs crisis

13 April 2023

Even as the supermarket sold less, it charged more per product on average – although it did not reveal how much prices have gone up for shoppers.


NHS waiting list hits new record high though longest waits continue to fall

NHS waiting list hits new record high though longest waits continue to fall

NHS waiting list hits new record high though longest waits continue to fall

13 April 2023

The number of people waiting more than a year and a half to start treatment has dropped by 35%.


Flash droughts ‘becoming new normal amid climate change’

Flash droughts ‘becoming new normal amid climate change’

Flash droughts ‘becoming new normal amid climate change’

13 April 2023

The research published in the journal Science says that flash droughts can develop into severe droughts within a few weeks.


Home Office minister admits ‘there’s more we can do’ to follow up crime reports

Home Office minister admits ‘there’s more we can do’ to follow up crime reports

Home Office minister admits ‘there’s more we can do’ to follow up crime reports

13 April 2023

Chris Philp said Government plans to cut ‘unnecessary red tape’ will free up police time.


Junior doctors should halt strikes for Government to enter Acas talks – minister

Junior doctors should halt strikes for Government to enter Acas talks – minister

Junior doctors should halt strikes for Government to enter Acas talks – minister

13 April 2023

Home Office minister Chris Philp described the ongoing walkouts as ‘extremely damaging’.


BBC commits to exploring ‘alternatives’ to proposed classical performer job cuts

BBC commits to exploring ‘alternatives’ to proposed classical performer job cuts

BBC commits to exploring ‘alternatives’ to proposed classical performer job cuts

13 April 2023

The performing groups include the symphony, concert and philharmonic orchestras and BBC Singers.


Antiques Roadshow expert Judith Miller dies aged 71

Antiques Roadshow expert Judith Miller dies aged 71

Antiques Roadshow expert Judith Miller dies aged 71

13 April 2023

Miller joined the popular BBC show in 2007 and featured on its Miscellaneous team.


Gender Bill legal challenge will be ‘very difficult’, Scottish ministers told

Gender Bill legal challenge will be ‘very difficult’, Scottish ministers told

Gender Bill legal challenge will be ‘very difficult’, Scottish ministers told

13 April 2023

Lord Sumption, a former Supreme Court justice, said the Scottish Government’s case is ‘arguable’, but ‘weak’.


Body found after search operation off Brighton beach during Storm Noa

Body found after search operation off Brighton beach during Storm Noa

Body found after search operation off Brighton beach during Storm Noa

13 April 2023

Coastguard rescue teams and helicopters and RNLI lifeboats helped with the operation before the body was found.


Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks and rejects claim president is ‘anti-British’

Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks and rejects claim president is ‘anti-British’

Minister defends Biden-Sunak talks and rejects claim president is ‘anti-British’

13 April 2023

Chris Philp defended Rishi Sunak’s movements in Belfast on Wednesday amid criticism that the bilateral talks appeared to be a low-key affair.


Man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky 18 years ago appears in court

Man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky 18 years ago appears in court

Man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky 18 years ago appears in court

13 April 2023

Piran Ditta Khan, 74, is charged with the murder of the 38-year-old on November 18 2005


Ainsley Harriott hails power of food with invitations to Coronation Big Lunch

Ainsley Harriott hails power of food with invitations to Coronation Big Lunch

Ainsley Harriott hails power of food with invitations to Coronation Big Lunch

13 April 2023

Thousands of street parties are expected to be held during the coronation weekend.


Dame Joanna Lumley to join Sky News for coronation coverage

Dame Joanna Lumley to join Sky News for coronation coverage

Dame Joanna Lumley to join Sky News for coronation coverage

13 April 2023

The Absolutely Fabulous actress will be attending the service at Westminster Abbey as a guest of the King and Queen Consort.


McDonald: Sinn Fein shares US foreign policy concerns but boycott ‘wrong choice’

McDonald: Sinn Fein shares US foreign policy concerns but boycott ‘wrong choice’

McDonald: Sinn Fein shares US foreign policy concerns but boycott ‘wrong choice’

13 April 2023

It comes as a People Before Profit TD accused politicians of treating Joe Biden like an ‘Irish-American celebrity’.


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