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‘No clear consensus’ for second indyref, says Burnham

‘No clear consensus’ for second indyref, says Burnham‘No clear consensus’ for second indyref, says Burnham

The Prime Minister was interviewed by STV News on Friday.

PM urges people to ‘work calmly’ after Drumcree parade is given go-ahead

PM urges people to ‘work calmly’ after Drumcree parade is given go-aheadPM urges people to ‘work calmly’ after Drumcree parade is given go-ahead

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has described the decision as ‘utterly reckless’.

Police chief’s criticism of bail system ‘needs to be heard’, says PM

Police chief’s criticism of bail system ‘needs to be heard’, says PMPolice chief’s criticism of bail system ‘needs to be heard’, says PM

Andy Burnham said the decision to bail paedophile Zafer Dogan back to his flat, overlooking a playground, was ‘disturbing’.

Fact check: Apprenticeship statistics and AI-generated teacher image

Fact check: Apprenticeship statistics and AI-generated teacher imageFact check: Apprenticeship statistics and AI-generated teacher image

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Orange Order parade decision on Garvaghy Road ‘utterly reckless’ – Sinn Féin

Orange Order parade decision on Garvaghy Road ‘utterly reckless’ – Sinn FéinOrange Order parade decision on Garvaghy Road ‘utterly reckless’ – Sinn Féin

A DUP MP has insisted that nationalist residents on the road have ‘nothing to fear’ from the march on Sunday.

Fact check: Image of protest in Dublin is from April 2025

Fact check: Image of protest in Dublin is from April 2025Fact check: Image of protest in Dublin is from April 2025

The widely shared image was likely edited with AI.

‘A light in our lives’: Family tribute to pupil killed after being hit by taxi

‘A light in our lives’: Family tribute to pupil killed after being hit by taxi‘A light in our lives’: Family tribute to pupil killed after being hit by taxi

Highgate School pupil Melissa Premaratne, 16, died after a collision on North Road in Highgate, north London.

Fact check: Current GDP growth is lower than during 2010-2024

Fact check: Current GDP growth is lower than during 2010-2024Fact check: Current GDP growth is lower than during 2010-2024

GDP growth has sped up since 2023, but remains sluggish compared with most of the last 15 years.

DUP hails ‘breakthrough’ on Drumcree parade as Sinn Féin condemns decision

DUP hails ‘breakthrough’ on Drumcree parade as Sinn Féin condemns decisionDUP hails ‘breakthrough’ on Drumcree parade as Sinn Féin condemns decision

The Parades Commission placed a number of restrictions on the Orange Order procession on Sunday.

Santander online banking outage leaves customers unable to log on

Santander online banking outage leaves customers unable to log onSantander online banking outage leaves customers unable to log on

The high street lender’s website and mobile banking apps have both been affected, but the website service is now back online.

Murder of pregnant mother of two ‘one of worst cases of domestic violence’

Murder of pregnant mother of two ‘one of worst cases of domestic violence’Murder of pregnant mother of two ‘one of worst cases of domestic violence’

Sarah Montgomery, 27, was murdered by her former partner Zak Hughes, 29, at her home in Donaghadee in June 2025.

Burnham rules out early general election amid polling lead for Labour

Burnham rules out early general election amid polling lead for LabourBurnham rules out early general election amid polling lead for Labour

The Prime Minister said he wanted to ‘draw a line’ and focus on helping the public to feel some ‘hope in their lives’ rather than another election.

Will Wetherspoon offer any cheer for investors after a tough year?

Will Wetherspoon offer any cheer for investors after a tough year?Will Wetherspoon offer any cheer for investors after a tough year?

The market is predicting full-year profits will plunge by more than a fifth after a disappointing year for the firm.

Men who posed as bank staff to defraud pensioners to be sentenced in November

Men who posed as bank staff to defraud pensioners to be sentenced in NovemberMen who posed as bank staff to defraud pensioners to be sentenced in November

Duncan Currie, 42, Ahsan Shahid, 41, and Sean Singh, 21, all admitted defrauding dozens of pensioners between October 2022 and November 2024.

Drumcree return parade along Garvaghy Road given green light

Drumcree return parade along Garvaghy Road given green lightDrumcree return parade along Garvaghy Road given green light

The Parades Commission placed a number of restrictions including a 8am start time and numbered limited to 35.

Jeffrey Donaldson sex crime convictions ‘obliterate’ achievements, court told

Jeffrey Donaldson sex crime convictions ‘obliterate’ achievements, court toldJeffrey Donaldson sex crime convictions ‘obliterate’ achievements, court told

During a pre-sentence hearing at Newry Crown Court on Friday, Donaldson appeared for the first time since his conviction in June.

Matt Brittin: BBC cannot guarantee any programme or channel will exist forever

Matt Brittin: BBC cannot guarantee any programme or channel will exist foreverMatt Brittin: BBC cannot guarantee any programme or channel will exist forever

It comes after the corporation announced plans for savings across the news, nations and content divisions.

Glasgow council bosses ‘feel sick’ about firing and rehiring 23,000 workers

Glasgow council bosses ‘feel sick’ about firing and rehiring 23,000 workersGlasgow council bosses ‘feel sick’ about firing and rehiring 23,000 workers

Colin Edgar, director of communications and governance, said the city was in a ‘hellish situation’.

Peggie’s beliefs had ‘no bearing’ on union decision to refuse support – tribunal

Peggie’s beliefs had ‘no bearing’ on union decision to refuse support – tribunalPeggie’s beliefs had ‘no bearing’ on union decision to refuse support – tribunal

Norman Provan of the Royal College of Nursing gave evidence on the third day of Ms Peggie’s employment tribunal against the union on Friday.

Noah Woods got through gap in fence before he was found in lake, inquest told

Noah Woods got through gap in fence before he was found in lake, inquest toldNoah Woods got through gap in fence before he was found in lake, inquest told

The three-year-old’s family have paid tribute to their ‘happy, cheeky, playful’ boy.

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