The Houses of Parliament should become a vape-friendly zone, as part of efforts to make vaping more acceptable around the workplace, MPs have said.more
Almost 1,500 people have been sickened by Salmonella linked to Polish eggs in an outbreak that has lasted more than six years and affected 18 countries.more
Three Polish immigrants from Limerick and one from Clare were all recognised as an Outstanding Pole of the year, at an awards ceremony in Dublin. Four of the overall six recipients joined for a reunion at the Polish Consulate on O'Connell Street following the national awards ceremony back in October.more
Migrant workers in the UK, many in low-paid jobs, are sending £8bn a year to support families in their home countries, says a report from the United Nations' education agency.
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In the World Poor's Day celebrated yesterday, Pope Francis ate lunch with three thousand poor and homeless people. A festive meal at the Vatican was funded by one of the luxurious Roman hotels. The poor also invited well-known restaurants in the city center.more
EE and Virgin Media have been fined £13.3m by the telecoms regulator for overcharging customers wanting to leave broadband and phone contracts early.more
Westminster city council is to ban new supersize properties built for oligarchs and other members of the global elite in order to free up space for more affordable homes for "real people".more
Nearly 400 people have joined the community watchdog group 'We Stand Determined', which formed three weeks ago on Facebook after losing trust in their local police.more
Prince Harry is the most popular royal with the British public, according to a new poll. The Duke of Sussex beat his grandmother the Queen to gain the top spot - although not everyone seems to know who they are.more
From tomorrow on one phone number you will be able to get comprehensive information about the health care system in Poland, the patient's rights, as well as file a complaint in case of violation.more
Killers and rapists are among hundreds of foreign criminals who have disappeared while waiting to be deported from the UK. Shock figures reveal that the Home Office have lost track of many offenders who instead of being locked up were allowed to roam the streets while facing removal.more
A new report on 'Health Inequalities in Europe' finds that Ireland's two-tiered health system may contribute to disparities between high and low-income earners when accessing healthcare.more
A study of 50,000 Brits aged over 50 found one in 10 have felt 'isolated' and left out of team bonding exercises, social events and meetings at work.more