Chris Heaton-Harris

Peter Brooke helped pave the way for an end to violence in Northern Ireland (Picture: Press Association)

Scotsman Obituaries: Peter Brooke, former Northern Ireland secretary

US President Joe Biden arrives on Air Force One at RAF Aldergrove airbase in County Antrim, for his visit to the island of Ireland. Picture date: Tuesday April 11, 2023.

Joe Biden lands in Northern Ireland as part of historic four-day trip

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris speaking to the media at Hillsborough Castle after his meetings with Stormont leaders over Brexit and the Windsor Framework.

MI5 raises terror threat level in Northern Ireland to ‘severe’

MPs have voted in favour of regulations to implement the Stormont brake section of the Windsor Framework by 515 to 29, majority 486.

MPs back Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

The hacking of public figures’ Twitter accounts does not mean the social media giant has major internal security problems, cybersecurity experts have said, but they have urged users to improve their account security.

Improve Twitter passwords, experts warn after MP's account hacked

Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock is currently a contestant on reality TV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

You're Not a Celebrity, Matt Hancock, you're an MP with constituents to help

Parliament Buildings, the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly, are pictured on the Stormont Estate in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Picture: Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images

Northern Ireland Secretary yet to set a date for Assembly election

An election to the Northern Ireland Assembly will “definitely happen” after a deadline to restore devolved government at Stormont was missed, a cabinet minister has said.

NI Assembly election will ‘definitely happen’ after deadline missed

Sinn Fein leader in the north Michelle O'Neill leads her party at Stormont

Last-ditch bid to restore Stormont executive ahead of election deadline fails

Artist impression handout CGI issued by Artemis Technologies of their new hydrofoiling 100% electric ferry. Issue date: Monday September 26, 2022.

Design plans for 100% electric ‘flying’ ferry unveiled

A street light illuminates the door of Number 10 Downing Street in central London. Picture: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

Boris Johnson 'fighting on', as Michael Gove sacked by Prime Minister

Downing Street were aware concerns had been raised over Chris Pincher.

Boris Johnson knew there were complaints over Chris Pincher's behaviour

Chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris (left) and former deputy chief whip Christopher Pincher leave 10 Downing Street, London, after their original appointment in February. Picture: PA

Boris Johnson faces calls to expel former Tory deputy chief whip from party

Michael Fabricant who attended a short ceremony in Portcullis House this morning for MPs, their staff and House staff to send a message of solidarity and friendship to the people of Ukraine. Issue date: Tuesday March 1, 2022.

Michael Fabricant criticised for ‘grotesque’ tweet about rape arrest MP

Neil Parish MP

Tory MP named amid suspension over alleged Commons porn incident

Who is Tory MP for Tiverton and Honiton Neil Parish?

Anne-Marie Trevelyan said she was once “pinned up against a wall” by a male MP as she told colleagues to “keep your hands in your pockets” amid renewed accusations of misogyny and sexual misconduct in Parliament.

Female Cabinet minister says she was ‘pinned up against a wall’ by male MP

Jacob Rees-Mogg leaves 10 Downing Street after winning a promotion under the Cabinet reshuffle. Picture: Rob Pinney/Getty Images

Rees-Mogg appointed minister for 'Brexit opportunities' in Cabinet reshuffle

LNER's Azumas which are diesel powered north of Edinburgh are similar to one of the types of trains in the study. Picture: LNER

Nitrogen dioxide levels higher in some diesel trains than on busy streets

The golden tickets are intended to encourage workers to take a day off (Photo: Getty Images)

Train operators giving away ‘golden tickets’ for free rail travel for a year - h...

Linking rail fare rises to the measure of inflation has been axed due to “unprecedented taxpayer support” shown to the rail industry over the past year (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

When do train ticket prices go up in 2021, and by how much?

Rail passengers will be hit by above inflation fare rises for the first time in eight years, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.

Rail passengers face fares rise

The new glass frontage on George Square. Picture: Network Rail

Dramatic time-lapse video shows transformation of Glasgow Queen Street Station

Labour tipped to show mettle in steel town Corby as by-election victory looms

Anger as Executive imposes higher fees on English students

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UK ministers are currently examining whether or not Scotland can be granted an exemption from the Internal Market Act so it can press ahead with plans to introduce a deposit return scheme.

Scotland could be allowed to pilot UK-wide deposit return scheme

Teenage Students In Uniform Sitting Examination In School Hall

Scottish towns 'underperform' in new school league tables

Renowned for its academic excellence, Jordanhill School is Glasgow's only entry in this list, coming top of the pile. An impressive 89 per cent of pupils leave with at least five Highers.

The 18 best performing secondary schools in Scotland