Former Undertones star Feargal Sharkey is to lead a British Government task force to help the UK’s live music industry thrive and help up and coming acts, it was announced today.

BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair's decision to reshuffle his cabinet has left him much lonelier following the resignation of his Health Secretary Alan Milburn.

Northern Ireland Secretary Paul Murphy was today preparing to make his first public appearance in his new role following the Cabinet reshuffle.

John Reid is set to be replaced as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, as he takes up a post as Labour party chairman.

Cherie Blair was today joining Cabinet ministers for a Downing Street event to highlight the oppression of women and girls under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.