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He further described his unhappiness at the armed forces being "hollowed out", the "highly precarious" nature of the economy, and said public services were "at the brink of collapse", despite spending increases.

"Having taken into account the feedback received following our proposed decision, we have today designated Google's search services with strategic market status."

Prof O'Neill said Northern Ireland continues to spend less on mental health services per head than other regions, despite having "more complex cases".

He signalled Britain could use the technology for services like banking, pointing to New Delhi's scheme as an example, and said ministers must "make the case" for the "huge benefits" the scheme could offer.

Images of firefighters putting out blazes at a 10-storey building have been released by Ukraine's state emergency services.