The Irish Times

UK moves on Northern Ireland protocol ‘deeply concerning’ - Pelosi

US speaker says if UK undermines Belfast Agreement, Congress will not support trade deal

Fri May 20 2022 - 00:04

Johnson’s government bows to pressure by relaxing visa rules for more Ukrainians

Putin could seek to reduce Kyiv to rubble, says British prime minister

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 19:34

Jacob Rees-Mogg appointed UK minister for ‘Brexit opportunities’

Boris Johnson carries out mini-reshuffle as pressure remains to withdraw Starmer smear

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 18:46

Patrick Freyne: What really matters is how sickeningly rich one is

In Julian Fellowes’s world, big houses with servants constituted a perfect social order

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 05:00

Wales sets limit of six on groups in bars, restaurants, cinemas from Sunday

Country joins Scotland, Northern Ireland in introducing post-Christmas Covid restrictions

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 17:26

Liz Truss to lead UK Brexit negotiations after Frost quits

Britain’s foreign secretary to take role of negotiating London relationship with EU

Sun Dec 19 2021 - 20:06

Downing Street party investigation widened to include two more alleged gatherings

UK cabinet secretary to look at gathering at education department and staff leaving event

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 13:40

Labour MPs report Boris Johnson to police over 2020 Christmas parties

Met asked to investigate reports of alleged breaches of Covid lockdown rules at No 10

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 08:13

Polish forces turn water cannon on migrants at Belarusian border

Lukashenko to hold second call with Merkel amid migrant crisis

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 14:30

Owen Paterson resigns from ‘cruel world of politics’ after Johnson U-turn

PM had promised new vote in standards in public life row after heavy backlash

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 21:15

Macron steps back from midnight threat against UK exports in fishing row

France will not impose extra customs checks, as president says ‘talks need to continue’

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 22:08

Ireland shows independence can work, Sturgeon tells SNP conference

Scotland’s first minister warns that Johnson’s government will use Brexit to weaken case for independence

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 17:20

Over a million pupils in England out of school because of coronavirus

Mixed messages from government over need to self-isolate if ‘pinged’ by Covid tracker app

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 18:27

French visit a chance to cement ties with our new nearest EU neighbour

Brexit has caused division between Dublin and London, but it has brought Paris closer

Sat May 22 2021 - 01:00

Boris Johnson promises inquiry into UK response to pandemic

Britain has suffered worst death toll in Europe but enjoyed fastest vaccine rollout

Tue May 11 2021 - 17:28

UK government orders football review over ‘tone -deaf’ super league plan

Culture secretary pledges to oppose breakaway plan and to seek ways to empower fans

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 20:53

Friday deadline for British civil service to discover double jobbing

Johnson’s government in crosshairs for cronyism after Cameron lobbying scandal

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 20:24

UK government ‘a recruiting sergeant’ for Welsh and Scottish nationalism

Welsh first minister criticises aggressive unilateralism of London government

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 05:50

Scrapping Northern Ireland protocol won’t solve ‘original problem’, says Tony Blair

Former PM says Britain and EU need constructive, practical solutions for NI difficulties

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 13:36

EU-UK deal inches closer with crucial days ahead

Shape of agreement is sketched out but differences over governance, fair competition and fisheries could yet prove insurmountable

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 02:15

Bloody Sunday centenary: ‘For my grandfather...it ended in tragedy’

James Matthews was one of the Croke Park shooting victims buried in an unmarked grave

Sun Nov 22 2020 - 10:57

UK on course for ‘significant rift’ with US over Brexit

Former top official claims parts of controversial Bill designed to exert leverage in talks

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 12:01

Brexit: UK government suffers heavy defeat over ‘law-breaking’ Bill in House of Lords

Peers back by huge margin amendment saying Bill would ‘undermine the rule of law’

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 19:08

Keir Starmer calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown of two or three weeks

Labour leader says the government has lost control of the virus, and is no longer following scientific advice

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 19:38

Doubling of UK Covid-19 cases sparks scientific experts’ warning

‘Seasons against us’ as revolt brews among Tory MPs over Johnson’s six months of curbs

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 20:36

Senior Tories express anger over Boris Johnson policy U-turns

UK government has changed course 12 times in major policy areas during pandemic

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 13:04

Calls for UK exams regulator to be scrapped after grades U-turn

Senior MP says Ofqual ‘not fit for purpose’ as Gavin Williamson defends grades U-turn

Tue Aug 18 2020 - 19:34

Boris Johnson to limit UK nations’ power to deviate on trade policy

SNP leader at Westminster accuses prime minister of staging a power grab

Wed Jul 15 2020 - 22:30

Coronavirus: UK expected to move to next phase of fighting outbreak

New strategy to encourage ‘social distancing’ likely to see more people working from home

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 22:54

Up to a fifth of UK workers could be off sick during coronavirus peak - Johnson

28-page plan said authorities would attempt to contain and delay spread of virus

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 18:08

UK to reject EU’s ‘level-playing field’ demand in negotiating paper

PM regards political declaration as having less binding status to withdrawal agreement

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 19:00

Brexit: UK-EU tensions mount ahead of divorce talks

Downing Street rejects EU call for ‘level playing field’ pledges on contentious issues

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 19:53

Chancellor Sajid Javid quits as Boris Johnson’s reshuffle goes awry

Resignation comes weeks before budget after Javid refuses to allow advisers to be sacked

Thu Feb 13 2020 - 13:40

UK election: Varadkar warns against move towards united Ireland

Taoiseach says focus should now be on reviving powersharing institutions in North

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 11:14