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‘Let UK-wide smacking ban be murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif’s legacy’
The murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif in 2023 led to renewed calls from campaigners for a total ban across the UK. The girl’s ...
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O'Neill calls UK govt decision to appeal Brown ruling 'cruel'
Northern Ireland's First Minister has said the British government's decision to appeal a court ruling that a public inquiry ...
Children’s commissioners call for wholesale smacking ban, saying law is ‘outdated and morally repugnant’
The UK's children's commissioners have called for a wholesale smacking ban, describing the current situation where there is a ...
Belfast News Letter on MSN8h
Sean Brown inquiry: Government delays decision on appealing verdict over public probe into Troubles murder of GAA official
The government has delayed a decision on whether to appeal the Belfast courts over an order to hold an inquiry into a ...
Arkansas businessman Warren Stephens confirmed as ambassador to United Kingdom
A stalwart of Arkansas business and finance was confirmed as ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in a U.S.
EU rule to apply in NI despite unionist opposition
The government decides the rule will be implemented as it will not create a new regulatory barrier between GB and NI.
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Giving Northern Irish Presidential vote would have 'disruptive impact' - ex DUP MLA
Allowing people in Northern Ireland to vote in Presidential Elections would have a “disruptive impact”, a former DUP MLA has ...
Belfast Live on MSN9d
Last week, Aóntu submitted a bill in the Dáil to extend voting rights to citizens in Northern Ireland
An MP has suggested that those living in Northern Ireland who wish to vote in Irish Presidential elections should "move to the Republic of Ireland and take up residency there".