Ms Somerville is expected to blame UK Government austerity and Brexit for the decision. Source link

Permission to treat sugar beet seeds with a pesticide that can harm bees is given by the government. Source link

The Scottish government says those experiencing problems should dial 101 for police and fire services. Source link

The World Health Organization says future outbreaks remain possible, as it ends the highest level of alert. Source link

Close to 20 million people are likely to have died during the last three years, says the WHO. Source link

Two coal-fired power stations have begun making electricity again to keep up with demand during the cold weather. Source link

A consultant in emergency medicine at Altnagelvin Hospital says his department is overrun. Source link

The government will discuss contingency plans, including using the military to cover border staff. Source link

National Grid decides not to activate a scheme to help avoid power cuts after being poised to do so. Source link

A £65bn fund from the Bank of England to save pensions and PM absent during crisis lead the papers. Source link

Residents received a text to shut down non-essential power after record temperatures in the state. Source link

The central bank will increase the size of its bond buying programme by €600bn (£546bn) to €1.35tn. Source link