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Northern Ireland’s public services ‘at risk of collapse’

Hospital waiting lists among worst in UK and children with special needs waiting a year for support, report finds

Northern Ireland’s public services, including hospitals, schools and police, are being “crippled” by lack of funding, impinging on the quality of life for many people, a report by a government committee has concluded.

The Northern Ireland select committee found patients waiting more than 12 hours to be seen in accident and emergency departments and mental health needs 40% greater than anywhere else in the UK. Hospital waiting lists are among the worst in the country.

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© Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA

© Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA

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Trump tariffs could undermine Brexit deal in Northern Ireland

US president imposes two-tier rate on island of Ireland, raising concerns over impact on 1998 peace pact

Donald Trump’s tariff plan could undermine the Brexit deal between the EU and the UK for trading arrangements in Northern Ireland, a highly sensitive agreement designed to maintain the 1998 peace pact.

As part of the president’s attempt to spur on a “rebirth” of the US, Trump has imposed a two-tier tariff rate on the island of Ireland – with a 20% tax on exports from the republic but a 10% rate on the UK, including Northern Ireland.

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© Photograph: Radharc Images/Alamy

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