Health Minister announces £9.2m dental funding package in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Robin Swann confirms a £9.2m investment in dental services, including a 6% pay uplift for dentists and funding for access schemes and treatment enhancements.
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Simon Harris elected leader of Fine Gael
Simon Harris has been elected leader of Fine Gael following Leo Varadkar's resignation. At 37, he is set to become Ireland's youngest ever Taoiseach.
Leo Varadkar announces his resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, triggering a leadership election.
Leo Varadkar announces his resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, triggering a leadership election. Varadkar will remain as Taoiseach until his successor as party leader is elected.
Stormont debate on EU law application fails to secure cross-community consent
A debate at Stormont on the application of a new EU geographical indications law concluded without cross-community support, leaving the UK government to decide whether to approve or veto the measure under the Windsor Framework.
TUV and Reform UK form election partnership ahead of general vote
Jim Allister announces formal alliance with Reform UK for the next general election, signing a memorandum of understanding and agreeing to jointly select candidates in Northern Ireland.
Vaughan Gething elected Welsh Labour leader with 51.7% of vote
Vaughan Gething secured 51.7% of the vote in the Welsh Labour leadership election, becoming the first Black First Minister of Wales upon taking office.
Geert Wilders steps down from PM bid after coalition talks fail
Geert Wilders has abandoned his bid to become prime minister of the Netherlands following unsuccessful coalition negotiations. His party won the most seats in the 2023 general election but failed to secure backing from other parties for a government.
Former President Donald Trump officially surpasses the 1,215 delegate threshold needed to win his third consecutive Republican Party nomination for President
Former President Donald Trump officially surpasses the 1,215 delegate threshold needed to win his third consecutive Republican Party nomination for President, joining Richard Nixon as the only people in U.S. history to win the Republican nomination thrice.