John Swinney has said voters will be able to judge him in 2031 if he misses the Government’s child poverty target, as he hinted he will not resign if he fails to achieve his key pledge.

Heathrow said it recorded its busiest February, with 5.8 million passengers travelling through its four terminals last month. The figure was 110,000 more than the same month last year, with the west ...

At the Cork summit, Mr Martin and Sir Keir are to focus on greater cooperation across areas such as infrastructure, clean energy, skills and innovation.

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Irish actor Cillian Murphy has said his role in Peaky Blinders is one he will “never experience again”, as he reflected on 13 years as the face of the popular crime drama. The Cork-born actor fronted ...

The Government has released the first batch of files relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US.

The Harry Potter star described social media as destructive and said a lack of regulation for firms responsible for the platforms is frightening.

Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a “general reputational risk” over Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein before giving him the role of ambassador to the ...

The Immortal Man star Barry Keoghan has said he drew on his relationship with his own father for his role in the film. In the past, Keoghan has been outspoken about his upbringing, which saw him and ...

A family of schools around the West Midlands have been honoured for prioritising wellbeing alongside academic achievement by scooping one of ...

There is major disruption on the Metrolink line to Trafford Park following a medical emergency The line has been suspended with no trams ...

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