Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham
Burnham is inspired by Germany’s postwar basic law, which equalises finances across the regions. Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/PAView image in fullscreenBurnham…
Nicola Sturgeon says women expected to ‘carry the can for the behaviour of a man’
Nicola Sturgeon has recalled the moment former First Lady Hillary Clinton told her that women leaders are expected to “carry…
Woman charged in Ireland after police intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ bomb
The Garda commissioner, Justin Kelly, confirmed the details of the operation on Friday. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PAView image in fullscreenThe Garda…
Ex-BBC journalist awarded £20,000 after MI5 and PSNI unlawfully accessed phone data
Vincent Kearney was subjected to unlawful covert intelligence gathering when he was the BBC’s Northern Ireland home affairs correspondent. Photograph:…
What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?
Households with high electricity usage will benefit the most, but the measure is less useful for those heating their homes…
Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against conviction for child sexual offences
Jeffrey Donaldson leaves Newry crown court during his trial in June. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PAView image in fullscreenJeffrey Donaldson leaves Newry…
Woman, 24, killed as driver ‘fled scene’ in Belfast hit‑and‑run
A young woman has been killed in a horror hit‑and‑run in North Belfast after being struck by a car in…
Three men found not guilty of murdering journalist Lyra McKee
Lyra McKee. Her friends described the verdict as ‘heartbreaking’. Photograph: Chiho Tang/Oranga Creative/PAView image in fullscreenLyra McKee. Her friends described…
Make platforms that promote violent content pay towards riot costs, Streeting says
Wes Streeting: ‘If platforms are knowingly promoting dangerous content, bosses should face criminal action.’ Photograph: David Levene/The GuardianView image in…
Riots and racism: why is the UK burning?
Fires burn as protesters stand off with police in Glengormley, north of Belfast. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenFires…