First Minister

The first minister made the announcement after Chancellor Rachel Reeves U-turned on a highly controversial cut.

The first minister acknowledged Scotland's public services "strain at the seams".

Responding to developments over the weekend in the conflict between Iran and Israel, the first minister said "it's very concerning to see how that instability could spiral out of control".

Wales' first minister has called for a funding system change, saying she does not want to "continue to go cap in hand" to Westminster.

Interviews for the posts are due to take place this month, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly told the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday.