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“That has not materialised to date.” He added: “It is important to recognise that there have always been pressures and always been a degree of criminality which will seek to adapt to the circumstances.” He said the authorities needed to be able to respond quickly. “Part of the intelligence-sharing that we have on a cross-border basis is about having those conversations.” He doubted whether the extra paperwork requirements of the Northern Ireland Protocol would prevent seasoned crimi...

Cross-border policing co-operation is continuing after Brexit in a timely manner, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) said. Minister Robin Walker said dealings between the PSNI and Garda in tracking criminals were happening speedily and generally faster than the minimum standard between EU states. The worst predictions about the impact on law enforcement of the end of the transition period have so far failed to materialise. Mr Walker said: “Exchanging information continues to work very effectiv...

A new £250m City Deal for Derry and Strabane has taken the next step, with the UK Government signing over its £105m commitment to the deal.

Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, is undertaking a virtual visit to Great Britain to engage with UK interlocutors, including Ministers, MPs and thinktanks. The programme is an opportunity to discuss British-Irish ties, the future of the EU-UK relationship and realising the potential of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

President of the Galen Institute U.S. President Biden, out of frame, meets with labor union leaders in the Oval Office on February 17, 2021 in Washington, D.C. to discuss his $1.9 trillion economic stimulus plan. Pete Marovich-Pool / Getty Images Key Takeaways Instead of addressing Obamacare’s many flaws and costly mandates, the Democrats’ misguided proposal simply throws more money at insurance companies. The economic dislocation caused by COVID-19 did n...

Grace-Marie Turner is president of the Galen Institute. The following is an open letter from 68 leaders participating in the Health Policy Consensus Group. The full list of signatories follows the letter. Democrats in Congress have proposed a COVID-19 relief bill that includes provisions to dramatically increase government subsidies for health care coverage for millions of people who already have insurance while further expanding government control over health care. The legislation would incr...

WORCESTERSHIRE MPs have welcomed the governments roadmap to lockdown loosening.

Protein-rich potato bean could be grown in UK, study says 22 February 2021 | by FarmingUK Team | Arable, News The potato bean was studied as part of research into novel and sustainable sources of protein and fibre A plant native to America could be grown in the UK bringing huge benefits for a balanced, sustainable diet, new research has found. Potato bean - Apios Americana – is commonly found in Florida, Texas and Colorado and was once a staple foraged food source. UK researchers investigate...

A WORCESTER nightclub boss fears a host of social problems could be forced underground if the night-time economy is allowed to collapse.

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