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PA MediaGordon Lyons said he had been “vindicated” by some of the evidence which was contained in the reportStormont Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has rejected the findings of a standards watchdog which found that he broke the ministerial code of conduct.Lyons was investigated over a Facebook post he published in June, after immigrant families were forced to flee their homes during racially-motivated riots. The report concluded that the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) minister’s post “may have heightened tensions and contributed to further unrest” during the riots.But Lyons denied encouraging protests and said some of the findings reached by the Assembly…

World number one Scottie Scheffler has begun his season in ominous form by winning a landmark 20th PGA Tour event to further strengthen comparisons with Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.Scheffler is the second-fastest player to that number in terms of days taken, third fastest in events played and third youngest to reach the milestone.While Woods and Nicklaus remain the benchmark, Scheffler, who won the American Express in California by four shots on Sunday, is continuing to post impressive stats in this era of the game.Scheffler won the £1.236m ($1.656m) first prize 1,442 days after his first victory at the WM…

An ex-police officer has warned Labour risks “cutting corners” on vetting standards in a bid to meet diversity targets, as ministers push ahead with sweeping reforms to policing.Speaking to GB News, Oliver Laurence said robust national vetting guidelines already exist and must be properly enforced, warning forces should not be driven by pressure to boost numbers at the expense of public safety.The Home Secretary is set to unveil major policing reforms this month, with a white paper arguing that England and Wales’s 43-force structure is fundamentally unfit for tackling contemporary criminal activity.Government briefing documents describe the existing system as outdated…

Princess Beatrice discussed “a number of topics” with the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League aide in Switzerland last Friday.Mrs Mapelli Mozzi made a discreet appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 23, which also saw President Donald Trump in attendance.During her visit, Beatrice held discussions with H.E. Sheikh Dr Mohammed Alissa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and head of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.The 37-year-old royal, daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, has largely stayed out of the spotlight throughout 2025, though her engagement in Switzerland was captured by photographers.Princess Beatrice ‘discusses a number…

Bank customers willing to switch providers could receive up to £250 in cash as major lenders launch a fresh wave of current account incentives.HSBC, Lloyds and TSB are all offering switching bonuses to customers who move their main current account using the Current Account Switch Service, which automatically transfers balances, direct debits and standing orders.MoneySavingExpert said the deals are worth considering for anyone not strongly attached to their existing bank, describing switching as one of the simplest ways for households to secure a one‑off cash boost.“Unless you’re delighted with your bank, why not get paid to ditch and switch,” a…

Meghan OwenLondon work and money correspondentImtiaz says polygamous working in the public sector is partly done because salaries are so low and people are desperateEfforts are being made by the public sector to crack down on staff who work multiple different jobs at the same time, in secret. The practice, known as polygamous working, has arguably become more prevalent with the growth in remote working but it can be potentially unlawful depending on your employment contract.The Cabinet Office told London that since 2016, their national anti-fraud initiative caught out 301 employees in the public sector and recovered £1.35m in salary…

Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan insists the absence of key players is “not an excuse” for his side’s 1-27 to 0-18 defeat by Armagh on Sunday.The Monaghan boss remains without the bulk of his Scotstown contingent, aside from Ryan O’Toole who started the Division One match, with Bannigan saying his “hand was forced” to start the defender having lost Ryan Wylie to illness overnight.The Farneymen are without a host of injured players, including Conor McCarthy, while Davy Garland, Fionan Carolan, Alistair Stewart and Shane Hanratty have all joined the lengthy injury list since last week’s Dr McKenna Cup final defeat by…

An army barracks converted into a migrant camp will cost the taxpayer £5.6million in policing, according to the area’s police and crime commissioner.Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has requested the seven-figure sum from the Home Office to cover additional policing expenses at the Crowborough asylum seeker accommodation site.The Conservative PCC submitted the funding application after Sussex Police calculated the anticipated costs for the operation.Ms Bourne indicated that the force requires extra officers, vehicles, equipment and technology for the remainder of the current financial year and throughout 2026-27.The cost estimate assumes the site will operate for just 12 months,…

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