EXCLUSIVE: In an eye-catching acquisition, 42 has bought respected UK talent and literary agency Dalzell and Beresford, we can reveal.
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Nicola Sturgeon is set to welcome Sinn Fein deputy leader Michelle O'Neill to Edinburgh today in their first meeting since Northern Ireland Assembly elections earlier this month.
The First Minister will discuss the current cost-of-living crisis gripping the country, the Northern Ireland Protocol and the creation of a government at Stormont.
Since the election the main unionist party, the DUP, has blocked the re-establishment of Stormont's powersharing institutions in protest at the protocol, which has created economic barriers on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
There have been discussions with the party leaders in the region and the UK government in a bid to resolve the crisis.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced on Tuesday plans to legislate to override parts of the Brexit withdrawal treaty it struck with the EU.
For the first time in Northern Ireland's history a republican party won the most seats in the Assembly.
In order for a government to be created unionist and nationalists have to work together, however the DUP is unwilling to nominate O'Neill as First Minister until the protocol is fixed.
Sinn Fein's victory has also led to calls for a Border Poll on Irish unification.
Following the election Sturgeon congratulated Sinn Fein on its victory, she tweeted: "Many congratulations to @moneillsf and @MaryLouMcDonald on a truly historic result for Sinn Féin.
"I wish Michelle & her colleagues - & all Northern Ireland’s elected representatives - the very best for what comes next & hope to see the NI government functioning again soon."
Ahead of the meeting today O'Neill took to Twitter to say: "On my way now to meet with First Minister of Scotland @NicolaSturgeon in Edinburgh.
"We will be discussing supports
EXCLUSIVE: In an eye-catching acquisition, 42 has bought respected UK talent and literary agency Dalzell and Beresford, we can reveal.
EXCLUSIVE: Erin Young’s recently published crime thriller The Fields is in the works for the small screen. Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories (Big Little Lies), Jennifer Todd Pictures and Endeavor Content have acquired the rights to the book to adapt into a television series, with Kate Brooke (A Discovery of Witches, Bancroft) attached as writer/showrunner.
Nicola Sturgeon has claimed Scottish industry is footing the bill for the UK Government’s response to spiralling energy costs across the UK.
Anas Sarwar is now more popular than Nicola Sturgeon, according to a new opinion poll.
HELLO! for a three-course meal to toast The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a royally-approved drink – Dubonnet.Hosted at The Lanesborough London, the decadent luncheon was fit for royalty as everyone gathered to toast to Her Majesty’s 70-year reign. Attended by Strictly Come Dancing star and Olympic champion boxer Nicola Adams and Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo, the exclusive social event was the perfect way to celebrate as we approach the Jubilee weekend.MORE: The Royal Jubilee cocktail to toast Queen Elizabeth over the bank holiday weekend The event was attended by Olympic boxer Nicola Adams Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo dazzled in an elegant nude dressMORE: Georgia Toffolo reveals what she most admires about the Queen ahead of Platinum JubileeCauliflower and lentil croquettes were followed by line-caught seabass and grilled asparagus, with a very British dessert of summer berry and violet Eton Mess, washed down with Dubonnet cocktails.And of course, Her Majesty herself was a hot topic of conversation.
A man was escorted off a Scots Ryanair flight by police after he became aggressive mid-flight.
All council leaders have put their names to a letter demanding extra cash from the Scottish Government to avert a summer of strikes.
Nicola Sturgeon is under pressure to fund universal free school meals for secondary school pupils to combat “horrifying” food price increases feared to be leaving children hungry.
They’ve spent much of their relationship based in the States, but we can reveal Brooklyn Beckham and his new wife Nicola Peltz are house-hunting in the UK with the aim of dividing their time between here and the US.The news has delighted Brooklyn’s mum Victoria, who wants her son, daughter-in-law and any future grandchildren closer to home. “Brooklyn and Nicola are hoping to get a place over here and Victoria’s keen for them to be together more as a family because they’re so split up,” our source revealed. "She can’t bear being so far away.The next chapter after the wedding is for them to hopefully start a family and Victoria wants to be a hands-on grandmother.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have opened up about the inspiration behind their extravagant Palm Beach wedding. The newlyweds, who married in front of 500 guests during a star-studded wedding ceremony held at Peltz’ father’s sprawling Palm Beach estate on 9 April, discussed the wedding that inspired theirs during an interview with British Vogue, after they were asked if they were influenced by Victoria and David Beckham’s 1999 wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland.
An adviser to the Scottish Government on Covid has urged the public not to panic after the first case of monkeypox was confirmed in Scotland.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has tested positive for Covid.
A man has been rushed to hospital after an incident at a casino in Edinburgh city centre.
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of "grotesque opportunism" after she claimed the crisis in Europe caused by the war in Ukraine made independence "more important".
Victoria Beckham and her husband David are often splitting their time between the States and the UK, boastings homes in Miami, London and the Cotswolds. And although their main base is in London, it seems the couple are adjusting to some changes.MORE: Victoria Beckham shares new details on Brooklyn Beckham's wedding to Nicola PeltzTheir eldest son Brooklyn Beckham has officially made America his home following his wedding to Nicola Peltz on 9 April, while their second child Romeo has relocated to Miami for work.WATCH: Victoria Beckham shares glimpse of private bedroom"I miss him so much," Victoria told Grazia about her son Romeo.
Brooklyn Beckham is devoted to his new wife Nicola Peltz - so much so that he has even started styling her hair!MORE: Brooklyn Beckham's unseen wedding photo featuring sister Harper revealed – and it's so specialTaking to her Instagram Stories, 27-year-old Nicola shared a snap of her new do' alongside the stylist himself who looked pretty pleased with his work.WATCH: Brooklyn Beckham bonds with father-in-law Nelson PeltzCaptioning the post, she wrote: "Fun fact ** Brooklyn did my hair," with three heart-eye emojis.SEE: Brooklyn Beckham expresses gratitude to wife Nicola Peltz after failing to reunite with familyREAD: Nicola Peltz Beckham stuns in slinky flared trousers on date nightResharing the selfie to his own Stories, Brooklyn hilariously replied: "Was bloody difficult." Nicola and Brooklyn both rocked a monochrome lookThe style in question was a plaited, slicked-back ponytail which was completed with black hair ties at either end.The newlyweds are currently visiting the UK and have documented their stay with exciting snaps on their social media.On Friday the pair enjoyed a wild night out alongside Brooklyn's cousin Libby Adams. Nicola looked fabulous in a black leather jacket for the eveningNicola documented the evening with a birds-eye view of the delicious-looking cocktails the Beckham-Peltz clan enjoyed with their friends.Victoria Beckham's niece Libby also shared snapshots from the fun night and posted a mirror selfie alongside her cousin and their friend Tommy.Whilst in London, Nicola and Brooklyn were also caught in a PDA after sharing photos in the West End area of London.