British government's plan is a shocking betrayal of the families of victims and  a major setback for the peace process

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Simon Coveney says he is hopeful the Government can now enter a new era of trade and economic co-operation with Britain, post-Brexit.

Hospitals in England are now treating more patients than during the peak of the first wave of coronavirus infections in early April.

Boris Johnson is torn between reason and unreason, between those who believe Britain will be damaged for years by no deal and those who believe sovereignty is the only thing that will set Britain free

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed earlier to continue with Brexit negotiations

After British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday there was “a strong possibility” a deal would not be clinched, von der Leyen said the probability of a no-deal had risen

Negotiations are ongoing after the failure to agree a deal during a meeting between EU and British political leaders in Brussels on Wednesday. 

After years of seeing their leaders exploit a national sense of entitlement, the people of Britain haven’t the faintest idea of what’s about to befall them, writes Fergus Finlay

Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain will continue to work for the Prime Minister and Downing Street until mid-December, sources said.

Mr Biden spoke at length about his Irish connections and he was aware of Mayo's win against Roscommon in the Connacht Football Championship last Sunday.

The UK currency outperformed major currencies to rise as much as 1.4% to $1.2930, as the markets digested a more conciliatory tone from officials on both sides. 

The British prime minister must manage a rise in infections and a shrinking economy at a time when political support is dwindling

A controversial UK Bill, which would renege on elements of the Withdrawal Agreement, has created serious trust issues ahead of critical Brexit talks this week.

A Fianna Fáil Senator says there is a real fear along the border over the British government's plans to change the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

An Irish MEP says it is still possible for the European Union to agree a 'skinny' trade deal with the UK. Yesterday, a group of MEPs said they would not pass the trade deal if Britain breaks last year's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

The Taoiseach has warned the public to prepare for a no-deal Brexit after speaking with Boris Johnson.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said "there was no heads up" from the UK Government on their Brexit proposals

The Taoiseach has said Brexit talks with the UK can only continue if there's mutual trust.

Mr Jones is the sixth top civil servant to resign from Boris Johnson's government this year

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The Taoiseach said the British Prime Minister has shown a "genuine desire" to reach an agreement on Brexit. The historic first meeting between Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson took place on Thursday, at the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Co Down.

Boris had a near-death attack from the virus himself, and since his recovery, he has imbued the British people with a sense of open inclusiveness and obvious goodwill going forward.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have had “candid” talks as tensions mounted between China and the Western allies.

The Prime Minister is to publish the results of a review of the two-metre social-distancing rule in England.

The mayor of London slashed his own salary as he warned of a £500 million black hole in the capital’s finances.

Amid mounting anger and plummeting poll ratings, Downing Street said the British Prime Minister “regards this issue as closed” after Durham Constabulary said it did not intend to take “retrospective action”.

Mr Cummings denied further reports which suggested he took a second trip to the North East on April 14.

The aide travelled to County Durham in March to self-isolate with his family.

The force said they received further information from the public on Monday.

At least 15 Conservative backbenchers have called for Mr Cummings to go, while several others have spoken out against his actions.

The acting Durham police, crime and victims commissioner said there was a ‘plethora’ of additional information which deserved examination.

It comes amid warnings that the British Prime Minister’s chief adviser’s actions have ‘undermined’ efforts to fight coronavirus.

Police and crime commissioner Martin Surl said the adviser’s actions will make it much harder to enforce restrictions.

In the letter Ian Blackford also continues his calls for Dominic Cummings to resign over the fiasco, stating his position as ‘completely untenable’.

Dominic Cummings travelled more than 260 miles to self-isolate away from London while experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms.

Fresh guidance for officers on changes to the rules will be issued later in the week.

Mr Johnson offered ‘the shape of a plan’ to ease the UK's lockdown he imposed on March 23.

The further down the Covid alert level ladder the UK goes, the more lockdown measures could be eased.

Mr Johnson outlined ‘the first sketch of a road map’, with a new alert system to determine when aspects of the economy and social lives can restart.

Nicola Sturgeon says she will not be ‘pressured’ by Westminster into lifting restrictions in Scotland ‘prematurely’.

A spokeswoman for the British Prime Minister and his partner said both mother and baby are “doing very well”

It comes as the nation fell silent to remember key workers who have lost their lives after being diagnosed with Covid-19.