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Round-table talks between the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Sinn Fein have been called off after a dispute over policing. DUP leader Ian Paisley refused to attend today’s historic face-to-face discussion with Sinn Fein counterpart Gerry Adams, in the first sign of cracks in last Friday’s St Andrews agreement. Under the Scottish deal, Northern Ireland… Read more »
The government is considering creating special military wards within NHS hospitals for seriously ill soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Tony Blair said an announcement on the new arrangements would be made soon, to ensure that servicemen and women are treated in a comfortable environment. His comments came as he was forced to defend once… Read more »
