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# united-kingdom - Friday 3 January, 2020

UK employment tribunal rules that ethical veganism is a belief protected by law Veganuary

UK employment tribunal rules that ethical veganism is a belief protected by law

Jan 3rd 2020, 11:46 AM 13,687 Views 25 Comments

Jordi Casamitjana said he was sacked by the League Against Cruel Sports after raising concerns that its pension fund was being invested into companies involved in animal testing.

# united-kingdom - Saturday 28 December, 2019

Home addresses of UK Honours recipients accidentally published online Data Breach

Home addresses of UK Honours recipients accidentally published online

Dec 28th 2019, 7:29 PM 20,143 Views 18 Comments

It has been described as a “farcical and inexcusable mistake”.

'Rewarding cruelty and failure': A knighthood for Iain Duncan Smith sparks controversy Honours List

'Rewarding cruelty and failure': A knighthood for Iain Duncan Smith sparks controversy

Dec 28th 2019, 12:23 PM 38,923 Views 27 Comments

In Northern Ireland, The Singing Priests – Eugene O’Hagan, Martin O’Hagan, and David Delargy – were honoured, as was Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody.

# united-kingdom - Sunday 22 December, 2019

Two women killed after 'stabbing' incident in English village West Sussex

Two women killed after 'stabbing' incident in English village

Dec 22nd 2019, 4:14 PM 36,184 Views No Comments

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

# united-kingdom - Saturday 21 December, 2019

'A dark day': Man who fought off London Bridge terrorist with tusk speaks of attack London Bridge

'A dark day': Man who fought off London Bridge terrorist with tusk speaks of attack

Dec 21st 2019, 9:24 AM 33,564 Views 18 Comments

“I feel we all have a duty to challenge the spread of fear, hatred or intolerance within our communities,” Darryn Frost said.

# united-kingdom - Tuesday 15 October, 2019

Extinction Rebellion launching legal action against police over London protest ban Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion launching legal action against police over London protest ban

Updated Oct 15th 2019, 10:35 PM 19,582 Views No Comments

Activists continued protests in the capital in defiance of the police order today.

# united-kingdom - Friday 11 October, 2019

Brexit talks resume in Brussels after 'constructive meeting' between Varadkar and Johnson Brexit

Brexit talks resume in Brussels after 'constructive meeting' between Varadkar and Johnson

Oct 11th 2019, 7:26 AM 12,910 Views 25 Comments

The talks will indicate whether discussions between the Taoiseach and Prime Minister Boris Johnson paved way for a potential breakthrough.

# united-kingdom - Tuesday 24 September, 2019

Column: Britain doesn't have a written constitution. Today isn't the first time that that's led to major problems Unlawful

Column: Britain doesn't have a written constitution. Today isn't the first time that that's led to major problems

Sep 24th 2019, 5:31 PM 15,429 Views 20 Comments

Another constitutional crisis took place in Britain over 100 years ago.

# united-kingdom - Tuesday 10 September, 2019

Irish people travelling to UK after no-deal Brexit will be able to buy duty free tobacco and alcohol Brexit

Irish people travelling to UK after no-deal Brexit will be able to buy duty free tobacco and alcohol

Updated Sep 10th 2019, 11:01 AM 43,414 Views 59 Comments

The EU abolished duty-free shopping between member nations in 1999.

# united-kingdom - Friday 6 September, 2019

Irishman pleads guilty to smuggling 60 guns into UK in car Dover

Irishman pleads guilty to smuggling 60 guns into UK in car

Sep 6th 2019, 5:13 PM 18,003 Views No Comments

Robert Keogh was stopped last month by border force officers at the Port of Dover en route from Calais.

# united-kingdom - Friday 30 August, 2019

A no-deal Brexit will plunge Northern Ireland into turmoil, Belfast court hears High Court

A no-deal Brexit will plunge Northern Ireland into turmoil, Belfast court hears

Aug 30th 2019, 12:16 PM 31,790 Views 64 Comments

A legal bid to reverse a suspension of parliament has been launched in the North.

# united-kingdom - Friday 2 August, 2019

FactCheck: Did Dominic Raab frequently raise the risk of a no-deal Brexit during the referendum campaign? Factcheck

FactCheck: Did Dominic Raab frequently raise the risk of a no-deal Brexit during the referendum campaign?

Aug 2nd 2019, 1:34 PM 20,245 Views 16 Comments

The UK foreign secretary made the statement on BBC Radio 4 on Monday.

# united-kingdom - Sunday 9 June, 2019

UK Home Secretary says Britain should pay Ireland half a billion pounds to break deadlock Brexit

UK Home Secretary says Britain should pay Ireland half a billion pounds to break deadlock

Jun 9th 2019, 7:41 AM 112,166 Views 99 Comments

Sajid Javid said Britain has a moral duty to pay for a new border arrangement.

# united-kingdom - Saturday 8 June, 2019

No chairs, beds or blankets in seclusion rooms at UK facility where Irish teens are treated Mental Health

No chairs, beds or blankets in seclusion rooms at UK facility where Irish teens are treated

Jun 8th 2019, 2:19 PM 27,722 Views 16 Comments

The facility faces closure if improvements are not made within six months.

Michael Gove 'deeply regrets' taking cocaine 'on several occasions' 20 years ago Tory Leadership

Michael Gove 'deeply regrets' taking cocaine 'on several occasions' 20 years ago

Jun 8th 2019, 9:48 AM 25,314 Views 50 Comments

Gove said he was working as a journalist at the time and he wishes he hadn’t taken drugs.

# united-kingdom - Sunday 2 June, 2019

Donald Trump says the UK should send in Nigel Farage to handle Brexit negotiations State Visit

Donald Trump says the UK should send in Nigel Farage to handle Brexit negotiations

Jun 2nd 2019, 8:01 AM 20,935 Views 82 Comments

Trump also said the UK should send in Nigel Farage to negotiate.

# united-kingdom - Sunday 19 May, 2019

Theresa May says she's going to make a 'bold offer' to MPs to get them to support her Brexit deal Once More

Theresa May says she's going to make a 'bold offer' to MPs to get them to support her Brexit deal

May 19th 2019, 8:31 AM 15,881 Views 37 Comments

MPs have rejected the deal May agreed with Brussels three times already.

# united-kingdom - Sunday 12 May, 2019

Farage claims 'will of the people' is for UK to crash out with no deal as his Brexit party soars in polls Out And Out Lead

Farage claims 'will of the people' is for UK to crash out with no deal as his Brexit party soars in polls

May 12th 2019, 2:01 PM 71,540 Views 144 Comments

The Conservatives, meanwhile, look set for a battering at the polls this month.

# united-kingdom - Friday 3 May, 2019

'A simple message': Conservatives and Labour take serious hit in UK local elections Going To The Polls

'A simple message': Conservatives and Labour take serious hit in UK local elections

May 3rd 2019, 4:30 PM 25,202 Views 77 Comments

More than 200 of the 248 English councils have now announced their results.

# united-kingdom - Monday 29 April, 2019

Irish government to consider similar legislation to UK 'porn block' law Child Protection

Irish government to consider similar legislation to UK 'porn block' law

Apr 29th 2019, 6:10 AM 22,955 Views 56 Comments

From July pornography sites will be required to have robust age-verification systems in place for UK users.

The Explainer: How will the UK’s new porn blocking law work? Podcast

The Explainer: How will the UK’s new porn blocking law work?

Apr 29th 2019, 6:00 AM 21,838 Views 21 Comments

Age verification will be required to access online pornography in the United Kingdom from July.

# united-kingdom - Friday 12 April, 2019

'She is a true warrior': Campaign to raise funds for Irish woman who needs transplant in UK Budd Chiari Syndrome

'She is a true warrior': Campaign to raise funds for Irish woman who needs transplant in UK

Apr 12th 2019, 3:53 PM 30,794 Views No Comments

Sinead Lowndes was diagnosed with a rare liver condition just six weeks before she was due to get married.

# united-kingdom - Monday 1 April, 2019

Jacob Rees-Mogg defends sharing video of German far-right leader's speech Brexit

Jacob Rees-Mogg defends sharing video of German far-right leader's speech

Apr 1st 2019, 4:03 PM 27,235 Views 87 Comments

The Tory MP said it was not an endorsement, he was simply “pointing out something interesting which is worth watching”.

Poll: Should the UK call a general election? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should the UK call a general election?

Apr 1st 2019, 9:50 AM 23,737 Views 83 Comments

It’s been suggested that a general election is needed to break the Brexit impasse.

# united-kingdom - Tuesday 19 February, 2019

Majority of Irish people would like to see a united Ireland in their lifetime Poll

Majority of Irish people would like to see a united Ireland in their lifetime

Feb 19th 2019, 7:18 AM 42,409 Views 103 Comments

There has been speculation that Brexit could lead to the unification Ireland.

# united-kingdom - Sunday 3 February, 2019

Nissan confirms new car model will not be built in Sunderland factory Brexit

Nissan confirms new car model will not be built in Sunderland factory

Feb 3rd 2019, 12:56 PM 32,817 Views 81 Comments

The car giant announced in 2016 that it planned to build the model at its plant in Sunderland.

# united-kingdom - Monday 28 January, 2019

Tesco announces up to 9,000 job cuts in the UK under wide-scale restructuring plan Axed

Tesco announces up to 9,000 job cuts in the UK under wide-scale restructuring plan

Jan 28th 2019, 7:27 PM 19,767 Views 34 Comments

Jobs will be cut amid plans to shut fish, meat and cheese counters at some stores.

# united-kingdom - Thursday 24 January, 2019

Irish government publishes no-deal Brexit plans for transport, healthcare and consumer protection Brexit

Irish government publishes no-deal Brexit plans for transport, healthcare and consumer protection

Jan 24th 2019, 5:46 PM 26,905 Views 51 Comments

The laws apply to a wide number of areas of Irish society.

# united-kingdom - Friday 11 January, 2019

'This political chaos cannot go on': Corbyn calls for general election to break Brexit deadlock Brexit

'This political chaos cannot go on': Corbyn calls for general election to break Brexit deadlock

Jan 11th 2019, 7:39 AM 11,750 Views 26 Comments

May faces a crucial vote next week on her proposed Brexit deal.

# united-kingdom - Thursday 3 January, 2019

'It's time to take stock': Former Brexit secretary urges Theresa May to delay Brexit vote again Deal Or No Deal

'It's time to take stock': Former Brexit secretary urges Theresa May to delay Brexit vote again

Jan 3rd 2019, 8:55 AM 13,101 Views 18 Comments

David Davis said that it was time for the UK “to take stock” ahead of the planned crucial vote.

# united-kingdom - Tuesday 27 November, 2018

The great big Brexit debate: May wants to take on Corbyn over EU deal Brexit Battle

The great big Brexit debate: May wants to take on Corbyn over EU deal

Nov 27th 2018, 11:50 AM 10,427 Views 22 Comments

The debate is set to be held ahead of 11 December vote on Brexit.

# united-kingdom - Thursday 15 November, 2018

Theresa May's Cabinet: Who's gone, who's backing her - and what's likely to happen now Explainer

Theresa May's Cabinet: Who's gone, who's backing her - and what's likely to happen now

Nov 15th 2018, 11:53 AM 16,658 Views 16 Comments

There have been five resignations so far today – including two members of her Cabinet.

# united-kingdom - Sunday 30 September, 2018

TheJournal.ie's Brexit Road Trip: We travelled the length of Northern Ireland's border Hard Border

TheJournal.ie's Brexit Road Trip: We travelled the length of Northern Ireland's border

Sep 30th 2018, 7:00 PM 17,209 Views 11 Comments

We spoke to people from all walks of life to see how Brexit could affect Northern Ireland.

# united-kingdom - Friday 31 August, 2018

'We were given the baton': How Ireland's Defence Forces helped with significant cocaine seizure in UK Newlyn Harbour

'We were given the baton': How Ireland's Defence Forces helped with significant cocaine seizure in UK

Aug 31st 2018, 10:07 AM 18,694 Views 17 Comments

Five men were arrested in this operation for drug trafficking offences.

# united-kingdom - Tuesday 10 July, 2018

NHS suspends vaginal mesh operations in England over risk of 'life-changing injuries' Vaginal Mesh

NHS suspends vaginal mesh operations in England over risk of 'life-changing injuries'

Jul 10th 2018, 8:55 AM 12,429 Views 3 Comments

The chair of an independent review said she had not seen evidence that the benefits of mesh outweigh the “severity of human suffering” caused by complications.

# united-kingdom - Monday 9 July, 2018

Dominic Raab appointed as new UK Brexit secretary Brexit

Dominic Raab appointed as new UK Brexit secretary

Jul 9th 2018, 10:37 AM 13,700 Views 39 Comments

Raab was appointed to the role after former secretary David Davis resigned suddenly late last night.

'I wouldn't have done a good job': Britain's Brexit secretary steps down in major blow to May DavExit

'I wouldn't have done a good job': Britain's Brexit secretary steps down in major blow to May

Updated Jul 9th 2018, 9:15 AM 28,938 Views 73 Comments

May is due to address parliament today to explain her plan for Britain.

# united-kingdom - Wednesday 20 June, 2018

Theresa May fends off 'Remainer' Tories on a no-deal Brexit vote House Of Commons

Theresa May fends off 'Remainer' Tories on a no-deal Brexit vote

Updated Jun 20th 2018, 6:39 PM 19,083 Views 39 Comments

MPs will vote on amendments to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill this evening.

# united-kingdom - Friday 15 June, 2018

Gardaí hail success of international policing operations after man found guilty in Hutch murder in Spain James Quinn

Gardaí hail success of international policing operations after man found guilty in Hutch murder in Spain

Jun 15th 2018, 7:49 PM 15,329 Views 10 Comments

Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll said today there will soon be ‘significant additional success’.

# united-kingdom - Sunday 10 June, 2018

Major Leave campaign donor 'met with Russian officials' before Brexit vote Brexit

Major Leave campaign donor 'met with Russian officials' before Brexit vote

Jun 10th 2018, 1:54 PM 15,809 Views 63 Comments

Senior cabinet minister David Lidington told the BBC today that the allegations were “serious”.

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