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Opposition leaders to meet after Dail disorder

Opposition leaders to meet after Dail disorder

There were chaotic scenes of shouting, interruptions and allegations of misogyny on Tuesday as tension over the speaking rights row boiled over.

February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

The latest inflation data will be published on Wednesday, the same day the Chancellor delivers her spring statement.

Care home workers to meet with ministers after feeling ‘abandoned’ during Covid

Care home workers to meet with ministers after feeling ‘abandoned’ during Covid

Care home workers to meet with ministers after feeling ‘abandoned’ during Covid

It follows a recent poll where GMB members working in private care homes said things had either stayed the same or worsened since covid.

AI threat at heart of fresh strategy to tackle fraud

AI threat at heart of fresh strategy to tackle fraud

AI threat at heart of fresh strategy to tackle fraud

Fraud minister Lord Hanson will announce work on an expanded fraud strategy to be published later this year.

What the papers say – March 26

What the papers say – March 26

What the papers say – March 26

Previews of the Chancellor’s spring statement feature heavily on the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.

Assisted dying Bill safer, says MP but ‘chaotic’ scrutiny process criticised

Assisted dying Bill safer, says MP but ‘chaotic’ scrutiny process criticised

Assisted dying Bill safer, says MP but ‘chaotic’ scrutiny process criticised

Changes to the Bill include a provision for assisted dying to be provided on the NHS and expert panels replacing High Court judge approval.

Reeves to address grim economic outlook as she faces budget watchdog’s verdict

Reeves to address grim economic outlook as she faces budget watchdog’s verdict

Reeves to address grim economic outlook as she faces budget watchdog’s verdict

Fiscal watchdog the OBR is reported to have warned that welfare cuts will not save ministers the £5 billion they had expected.

Charities and health experts warn welfare cuts could cost lives

Charities and health experts warn welfare cuts could cost lives

Charities and health experts warn welfare cuts could cost lives

The Government will release an impact assessment indicating how many people will be hit by its benefits reforms.

Harry and Prince Seeiso’s resignation statement in full

Harry and Prince Seeiso’s resignation statement in full

Harry and Prince Seeiso’s resignation statement in full

Harry established Sentebale in Lesotho in 2006 in honour of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.

Duke of Sussex quits as patron of African charity he founded in 2006

Duke of Sussex quits as patron of African charity he founded in 2006

Duke of Sussex quits as patron of African charity he founded in 2006

Harry founded charity Sentebale in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help young people and children with HIV and Aids.

UK’s biggest lottery jackpot of estimated £202m at stake in EuroMillions draw

UK’s biggest lottery jackpot of estimated £202m at stake in EuroMillions draw

UK’s biggest lottery jackpot of estimated £202m at stake in EuroMillions draw

The jackpot is an estimated £202 million, the largest ever up for grabs, National Lottery operator Allwyn said.

Duchess of Edinburgh and Jess Phillips raise need to tackle online child abuse

Duchess of Edinburgh and Jess Phillips raise need to tackle online child abuse

Duchess of Edinburgh and Jess Phillips raise need to tackle online child abuse

Sophie and Ms Phillips will travel to Brussels on Wednesday, where European politicians are gathering to draw attention to the harms children face.

Green finance standards launched to set bar for nature investments

Green finance standards launched to set bar for nature investments

Green finance standards launched to set bar for nature investments

The British Standards Institution said market participants can immediately start using the Overarching Principles Standard.

King and Queen host reception to unveil national reading medal

King and Queen host reception to unveil national reading medal

King and Queen host reception to unveil national reading medal

A star-studded event at Clarence House saw the launch of the Queen’s Reading Room Medal.

Opposition leaders fail to express confidence in speaker after Dail chaos

Opposition leaders fail to express confidence in speaker after Dail chaos

Opposition leaders fail to express confidence in speaker after Dail chaos

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has accused the opposition of trying to bully and intimidate Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy.

Irish deputy premier to reaffirm ‘unwavering commitment’ to UN Lebanon mission

Irish deputy premier to reaffirm ‘unwavering commitment’ to UN Lebanon mission

Irish deputy premier to reaffirm ‘unwavering commitment’ to UN Lebanon mission

Simon Harris is visiting Lebanon this week against a backdrop of heightened tensions with Israel.

Triple amputee begins world-first solo and unsupported sail across Pacific

Triple amputee begins world-first solo and unsupported sail across Pacific

Triple amputee begins world-first solo and unsupported sail across Pacific

Army veteran Craig Wood set sail from Mexico to begin his 80-day challenge sailing solo across the Pacific Ocean.

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