The terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland has been raised from “substantial” to “severe” just days before a potential visit to the country by US President Joe Biden. But the White House has said that the change won’t alter the President’s plans. The move, based on an MI5 intelligence assessment, follows a rise in dissident republican activity, including a recent gun attack on a top police officer. This reverses a downgrade in Northern Ireland's terror threat level last March - its first change for 12 years.
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The terror threat level in Northern Ireland has increased from "substantial" to "severe" meaning an attack is highly likely, the government has said. Sky News
Sir Tony Blair says the Good Friday agreement remains "one of the if not the only successful peace accord" over the last 25 years, and says it is "always worth reminding ourselves where we were" during the Troubles so "we understand how important it is to keep it." On the Democratic Unionist Party and the Brexit negotiations in the UK, the former Prime Minister says he hopes DUP "think on balance" for stability "that is so crucial for the peace in Northern Ireland to remain." Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An analysis of where Northern Ireland are at as Michael O'Neill's second spell in charge begins with a win away to San Marino and defeat at home to Finland. BBC Sport
General Secretary Pat Cullen from the RCN says that her union "finally has an offer" she can "put to her members". Head of Health for UNISON Sara Gorton reacts to the agreement, saying there has been a "significant shift in the treasury position". Report by Rowlandi. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Minister Johnny Mercer has said there is "no easy answer" to the demands from the Royal College of Nursing over pay but said the government was entering talks in good faith. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called off next week's 48-hour strike of nurses in England after the government agreed to re-start talks on pay.
RCN general secretary, Pat Cullen, confirmed ministers, officials and union leaders will meet on Wednesday. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Julian Hartley, the Chief Executive of NHS Providers, expresses his concerns over the latest announcement of a 48-hour nurses strike. His comments come as the Royal College of Nursing has announced a significant escalation in strike action, which means that for the first time, strikes in England will include nursing staff working in emergency departments, intensive care units, cancer care and other services that were previously exempted. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Pat Cullen, says it is “with a heavy heart” that she has had to announce further strike action, before adding “it has to be done”. It comes as the RCN has announced a significant escalation in strike action, which means that for the first time, strikes in England will include nursing staff working in emergency departments, intensive care units, cancer care and other services that were previously exempted. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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