The appointment of a former director general of RTÉ to head Northern Ireland’s Equality Commission angered a senior unionist today.

Abbey National is altering the terms of its insurance policies after a Belfast man took action against it under disability discrimination legislation, it was announced today.

Pop legend Elton John, opera diva Dame Joan Sutherland and conductor John Williams – along with actors Warren Beatty, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee – were honoured with a star-studded tribute in Washington.

A former senior policeman in the North has been awarded several thousand pounds compensation for discrimination against him when he sought promotion, it was announced today.