: UK prosperity demands a Government which values enforcementOveruse of debt financing has hobbled investment by Britain's privatised water utilities. Rail, water, energy and the universal service obligation for the Royal Mail clearly play an important part in all of our lives. Government foot-dragging on a settlement for postal services is among factors which exposed the Royal Mail to overseas ownership. The 2022 National Security & Investment Act was meant to avert such travesties, which have had a lasting effect on our growth capacity, innovation and tax take. At present, it could have a big say on the sale of both cyber-security specialist Darktrace and Royal Mail owner IDS.

Lituanica UK Ltd has recalled its Daivida Rokiskio Mesine Pork Tongue and Ear Roll (400g) with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) urging anyone who has purchased the product to return it immediately. The recall comes after listeria monocytogenes was found in the Pork Tongue and Ear Roll product. For further information you can contact Lituanica UK customer services on 020 8591 5599. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores that are selling the product, according to the FSA. These notices will explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought one.

The fleeting glances across the ballroom. The tears springing to your eyes at the very thought of someone. The tension you could cut with a knife. But when I watched, the real tension was between two of the leading ladies. Rather than willing the romantic leads to get together, I was struck by the sadness of a rift between best friends Penelope and Eloise (Claudia Jessie).

A new Covid variant FLiRT has arrived in Ireland – how worried should we be? The concern in various countries is that the new variant could lead to a summer surge in casesScientists are monitoring the growth of the new FLiRT Covid variant. Stock imageEilish O'Regan Today at 14:34A new Covid variant, nicknamed FLiRT, has arrived in Ireland and is quickly gaining ground, now accounting for around one-third of cases of the virus picked up here.

Conor Dufficy: The Moate 15-year-old has been selected for the Irish Under-23 Wheelchair Basketball team. "They were looking for people with disabilities that play sport, and I fit the description, so I sent in an application," he explained. A resident of Cois Na hAbhainn, Moate, Conor has a younger sister, Holly, who also attends Moate CS. Conor said he really enjoyed the experience of meeting up with the Irish under-23 wheelchair basketball squad for training recently. When asked what sports person he admires the most, he mentions the wheelchair basketball player generally regarded as the best in the world: Canada's Patrick Anderson.

Amsterdam-based digital bank Bunq is limbering up for a UK relaunch. It has been trying for some years to obtain a full banking licence and has been unable to attain one yet. One of the key differences between an e-money institution and a banking licence is that the former enables firms to offer loans. But Niknam does not believe having an e-money licence rather than a banking licence will hold Bunq back in the UK. He says: 'For the service that we want to offer we believe that an e-money licence will serve us and our customers.

The Prime Minister put an end to all the speculation this week by giving us the date for the general election: July 4. Simon Lambert, Georgie Frost and Lee Boyce delve into the economic state of affairs and what the upcoming election could mean for your money, when it comes to tax, pensions, property and everything in-between. And not only that, it is now offering £200 to switchers and an exclusive 5.5 per cent loyalty savings rate. How does early retirement sound to you? Special guest, former This is Money editor Andrew Oxlade had had enough – he explains why.

Record-breaking Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has opened up on his post-Ashes struggles and admitted he wasn't the best husband to his wife Emma in the aftermath of the hotly contested series. Australia's greatest ever off-spinner was pivotal in last year's Ashes series for many reasons. In the opening two Tests, his influence was plain to see as the Aussies surged to a 2-0 lead in the series. When Lyon was cut down with the serious injury, Lyon said the first voice he wanted to hear was his wife's back in Australia. 'For me, it was as simple as, 'OK, you're going out to bat',' Lyon said.

Head of RTÉ 2FM Dan Healy has said there is “no fear” for the station despite Jennifer Zamparelli yesterday joining Doireann Garrihy and the 2 Johnnies in leaving the airwaves in recent weeks. “To go from people leaving the station to closing it down is nuts,” Mr Healy said told RTÉ’s Today with Claire Byrne. On the reaction of Director General Kevin Bakhurst to the departures and whether Mr Healy is being blamed for them, the 2FM head said “God no”. Speaking on RTÉ 2FM this morning, Zamparelli was asked if the exit spells the end between her and RTÉ. Zamparelli has presented her own show from 9am-12pm weekdays on RTÉ 2FM since May 2019, which she was “on leave” from in recent weeks.

Celtic have not beaten either of the Rangerses in a Scottish Cup Final since before the Berlin Wall fell. We were poor that season yet managed to hold the line at Hampden in the sun. We have twice lost to Newco at Hampden in the Scottish Cup, both semis and both defeats, despite Celtic being strong favourites, just as we are tomorrow. Despite being champions, Celtic have an interesting edge to them going into the game. Fix this narrative, Celtic.

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Gráinne Ní Aodha, PAFianna Fáil MEP candidate Niall Blaney accused his party of favouritism at the launch of its European election manifesto in Dublin on Friday. Fianna Fáil MEP candidate Niall Blaney was asked whether he felt supported by the party. Ms Chambers said there was a “healthy tension” between the Fianna Fáil candidates in the constituency. “So I come here today not as Niall Blaney, but as the people I represent and their voice and their frustration. But one thing for sure – I’m a strong republican Fianna Fáil advocate.”

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By May 14, less than a week after it debuted, the portal was temporarily shut down due to "inappropriate behavior." The portal was back up and running by May 19 with several changes in place. Most notably, the livestream was originally on 24/7, but since its reopening, it's now on from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Local election race hots upThe local election race is hotting up in Offaly, as the list of candidates across the three local electoral areas has been completed. The Birr electoral area has the largest field, with 15 candidates contesting the election there for six seats. There are eleven candidates in the Tullamore area for seven seats and in Edenderry six seats will be chased by ten candidates. Nine of the overall 37 candidates are female, with four women seeking seats in Birr, three in Tullamore and two in Edenderry. Two other politicians elected at the 2019 contest are not before the local electorate on this occasion either.