The Irish Times

Westminster ‘paedophile ring’ accuser Carl Beech jailed for 18 years

Late Tory politicians Edward Heath and Leon Brittan among those falsely accused of abuse

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 18:10

Man who alleged UK VIP child sex abuse charged with perverting justice

‘Nick’ alleged he was a victim of a historical child sex ring involving high-profile figures

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 08:24

Liam Fox says post-Brexit customs union would be ‘sellout’

‘We would be in a worse position than we are today,’ says UK international trade secretary

Tue Feb 27 2018 - 20:32

UK ambassador to EU Ivan Rogers resigns amid Brexit row

Departure of long-serving diplomat at critical time described as government ‘own goal’

Tue Jan 03 2017 - 17:41

Campaigners may seek judicial review over ‘Battle of Orgreave’

Government refuses to hold inquiry into police conduct during 1984 miners’ strike clash

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 19:33

Catherine Day’s 10-year tenure in senior EU role ends

Day could be become adviser to European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 01:00

Theresa Villiers rejects Kincora abuse inquiry request

Amnesty calls for Belfast boys’ home to be included in Westminster investigation

Fri Jul 24 2015 - 01:00

MI5 warned Thatcher over abuse allegations against MP

Newly uncovered documents contains references to Kincora home in Northern Ireland

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 12:07

Catherine Day to leave European Commission role

Irish official has been secretary general for almost a decade

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 16:17

Former British home secretary Leon Brittan dies of cancer

Conservative peer served in Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet during 1980s

Thu Jan 22 2015 - 15:46

UK paedophile ring allegations did not involve politicians or celebrities

Initial inquiry says allegations made to home office in 1980s were passed on to DPP

Tue Nov 11 2014 - 19:00

Civil servant unable to account for missing sex abuse files

Campaigners says up to 20 public figures should be investigated over allegations

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:01

EU-US free trade talks get underway

Claims of American surveillance cast shadow over opening of discussions on potentially lucrative deal

Mon Jul 08 2013 - 07:26

Government fears loss of influence after drop-off in EU jobs applicants

Students targeted in drive to boost interest in EU careers

Tue Mar 19 2013 - 06:00