UK to hold talks with Brussels over Northern Ireland trade difficulties
Talks are to be held with Brussels over post-Brexit trade difficulties between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Cabinet Office minister Lord Frost has said.
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Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl to host inaugural World Test Championship final
The inaugural World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand will be held at the Ageas Bowl, ending hopes that the event could be safely staged at Lord’s.
‘Person’ changed to ‘mother’ in maternity bill after pressure by peers
The Government has bowed to peers over demands to change the wording of legislation allowing ministers to take paid maternity leave from “person” to “mother”.
Call to extend tax relief on public toilets to libraries and community centres
Planned tax breaks for public toilets should be extended to libraries and community centres that offer facilities for free, ministers have been told.
Freuchie: Double tragedy for famous Fife cricketing family
The Freuchie family who inspired their cricket club's famous victory in the National Village Cup at Lord's in 1985 have suffered a devastating double tragedy.
Government survives Tory rebellion to defeat genocide clause in Trade Bill
Boris Johnson suffered a major Commons rebellion as Tory rebels narrowly failed in their bid to outlaw trade deals with countries that are committing genocide.
Ed Sheeran and his father watch Cricket World Cup match at Lord’s
Ed Sheeran and his father John appeared in fine spirits as they watched England and Australia in a Cricket World Cup clash at Lord’s in London.
Judges avoid social media due to extremely hurtful comments, committee told
The UK’s most senior judge has suggested that her colleagues avoid “engaging in social media” because some find it difficult to “shrug off” comments from anonymous accounts.