A solicitor working in criminal legal aid has described the comments by the Minister for Justice that solicitors had deliberately targeted rape cases in their dispute as beneath the dignity of his office.

Revolut has said that it is experiencing a service disruption, which may result in some services being inaccessible.

France will impose new curfews in areas where needed, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm".

The purchase of new turnkey properties for social housing is set to be phased out under plans going before the Cabinet this morning.

Alberta residents have voted to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever referendum on separation.