Two independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday expressed serious concern over a United Kingdom plan to end prosecutions for grave violations committed during the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland, long known as “the Troubles”.
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A new report, published last week by Ulster Wildlife, highlights the importance of Northern Ireland’s coastal and marine habitats in helping to tackle the climate and nature crises, and achieve net zero greenhouse targets.
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The UK government is under increasing pressure to introduce stricter nationwide coronavirus restrictions in England as cases continue to rise. Dominic Harrison, Blackburn director of public health at Darwen Borough Council, today criticized the government's tiered restriction system and called for an immediate three-week national lockdown.
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With Atlantic low-pressure continuing to influence the UK weather forecast we can expect the rest of this week and upcoming weekend to remain unsettled, with heavy rain and strengthening winds.
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The European Commission has today sent the United Kingdom a letter of formal notice for breaching its obligations under the Withdrawal Agreement.
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