Former UK ambassador to the US Lord Kim Darroch also said vetting for the role is a lengthy and thorough process.

Lord Peter Mandelson’s “singular talents” meant he was deemed “worth the risk” to appoint as ambassador after checks were carried out, a Cabinet minister has said.

Police said at least 25 people were arrested and 26 police officers were injured in the large-scale demo in London on Saturday.

The shootings happened at the conclusion of a banned protest march by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association.

Thirteen people were killed on January 30 1972 when paratroopers opened fire on civil rights protesters in Londonderry.

Solider F is due to go on trial on Monday for two murders and five attempted murders on the streets of Londonderry in January 1972.

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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has been told Britain’s driving test backlog is partly being caused by an increase in immigration. Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) board meeting minutes ...

New Road, Parkside, Recreation Road South, St John Street and Windsor Street car parks have all been awarded Park Mark status in recognition of the council’s commitment to providing safer, cleaner and ...