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Colourful terraced houses in Chelsea, London
London in bloom: From ABBA to the Chelsea Flower Show, how to spend a weekend in the city
Our nearest neighbour has much to offer when it comes to a jam-packed Bank Holiday weekend. As the Chelsea Flower Show gets underway, Nicole Glennon makes the case for why you should consider London beyond the business trip

Sat, 20 May, 2023

King Charles III coronation
Why constitutional monarchy has remained so successful
The coronation of Britain’s King Charles III highlights why constitutional monarchy remains a vital form of government in some of the world’s most successful countries

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Bobby Charlton/Dickie Davies
Dickie Davies: Much-loved broadcaster who took fringe sports to the masses
Davies died on Sunday at the age of 94. 

Sun, 19 Feb, 2023

Cabinet meeting
UK faces £35bn shortfall as it delays tax and spending plans
UK chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt is seeking to fill a fiscal shortfall of £35bn (€40. 4bn) when he sets out the government’s tax and spending plans next month, officials familiar with the matter said.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

Polio vaccine and syringe on a blue background. Vaccination and prevention poliomyelitis. Infantile paralysis.
UK remains a key trade market for Ireland since Brexit
The UK is the largest source of goods imported into the country, while the US remains Ireland's largest export destination 

Mon, 25 Jul, 2022

JD Wetherspoon financials
Wetherspoon 'optimistic' about opening new pubs despite €36m loss      
The boss of British pubs group Wetherspoon, which is expanding into Ireland, said it's still "optimistic" about despite deepening losses amid the cost-of-living crisis. Its shares closed almost 8% lower.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2022

Hopes for 'renewal of relationship' with Britain as Johnson resigns
Hopes for 'renewal of relationship' with Britain as Johnson resigns
Irish-British relationships have been strained due to the decision of Johnson's government to pass legislation overriding the Northern Ireland Protocol

Thu, 07 Jul, 2022

General Election 2019
Irish Examiner view: Out of the frying pan, into the fire?
The performance of the UK prime minister, throughout yesterday, once again laid bare his narcissism in all its tawdry glory.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2022

Coronavirus - Sat Nov 27, 2021
This mutiny should be the end of Johnson, but never underestimate his sheer lust for power 
The British prime minister’s sense of entitlement will mean he has to be dragged kicking and screaming from Downing Street

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Antonio Costa visit to UK
Sterling and British shares brace for further political turmoil for Johnson
British financial markets were braced for more political uncertainty, with investors keen to see if the new chancellor of the exchequer loosens the purse strings and wondering whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson will survive an exodus of support.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Downing Street partygate
Markets weigh Tory rebellion against Boris Johnson and UK stagflation fears      
The Ftse-250 index ended almost 1% lower while the pound at one stage traded at 85.48 pence against the euro

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

File Photo Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that Ireland would not be carrying out bilateral neg
Coveney: 'Concern' wounded Boris Johnson may take tougher line on Brexit
Although the British prime minister managed to hang on to his leadership of the Conservative Party reports indicate that his position as PM remains unsafe 

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Boris Johnson visit to Darlington
Boris Johnson insists Britain will dodge recession amid soaring inflation and cost-of-living crisis 
Despite inflation reaching a four-decade high, Johnson says 'there are ways forward for the UK that are incredibly exciting'

Thu, 26 May, 2022

Cabinet Meeting
UK's Sunak embraces socialism with windfall tax amid rising inflation and cost-of-living crisis
The measures have caused grumbling in Sunak's party and could harm his already fading chances of succeeding Boris Johnson as prime minister

Thu, 26 May, 2022

Kallum Aish court case
Car driver who ploughed into dog walker, killing pet, injured in bike crash
A driver in Brtain who ploughed into a dog walker, flinging his victim into the air and killing her pet, has had his sentencing delayed after he was knocked off his bicycle by a car.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2022

Coronavirus - Fri May 28, 2021
People given Janssen Covid-19 vaccine should be able to 'skip the queue' for booster jabs
The University of Southampton has developed the new vaccine which uses a jet of air to push it through the skin rather than a needle

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus - Wed Dec 8, 2021
‘I certainly broke no rules’ with Christmas quiz, Boris Johnson insists
Downing Street admitted Mr Johnson “briefly” attended the “virtual” quiz, reported to have been held on December 15 last year, after photographic evidence emerged.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2021

Downing Street market
Keir Starmer: Johnson appears to have broken the law by taking part in festive quiz
The British Prime Minister “looks as though he was” breaking coronavirus rules when he took part in an online Downing Street quiz with staff last December, according to Labour’s leader.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus - Wed Dec 8, 2021
Boris Johnson accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules as quiz photo emerges
Boris Johnson has been accused of presiding over a “culture of disregard for the rules” after a picture emerged of him taking part in an online Downing Street quiz flanked by colleagues.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021

Fathers & Sons: Man Utd’s Charlie Savage following in father Robbie’s footsteps
Fathers & Sons: Man Utd’s Charlie Savage following in father Robbie’s footsteps
Charlie Savage made his debut for Manchester United on Wednesday, following his father Robbie into the professional game as he came on as a late substitute against Young Boys in the Champions League at Old Trafford.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

British newspapers
Scrutiny of Johnson over alleged Christmas parties splashed across British papers
The Sun mocks up Boris Johnson as the Grinch beneath the headline “Do As I Say.. Not As I Christmas Do” while the Daily Star simply refers to him as “Captain Cock-up”

Thu, 09 Dec, 2021

Grenfell fire anniversary
Grenfell fire consequence of ‘unbridled passion for deregulation’, inquiry told
A desire to boost housing construction led to the industry being allowed to exploit regulations, the latest module of the probe was told

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League - Old Trafford
Versatile Cristiano Ronaldo backed to adapt to Ralf Rangnick’s pressing game
There has been debate over how five-times world player of the year Ronaldo will fit into Rangnick’s tactical plans at Old Trafford, particularly with the German likely to implement a pressing style

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Manchester City v West Ham United - Premier League - Etihad Stadium
‘We have few people’: Pep Guardiola says Manchester City facing ’emergency’
Premier League champions Man City will be without Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and Aymeric Laporte for Wednesday’s trip to Aston Villa

Tue, 30 Nov, 2021

Coronavirus - Sat Aug 14, 2021
Pharmaceutical firms work to tweak vaccines against new variant
The WHO warned that preliminary evidence suggests the variant has an increased risk of reinfection and may spread more rapidly than other strains.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021

English Channel migrant deaths
French fury at Boris Johnson’s ‘double-speak’ in Channel migrant crisis
Earlier the French interior ministry announced it was withdrawing an invitation to UK Home Secretary Priti Patel to attend a meeting in Calais on Sunday of ministers from key European countries to discuss the crisis

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

Liverpool Women's Hospital incident
Liverpool taxi driver saw ‘little red light’ on bomb vest, says witness
The taxi driver who survived the Liverpool Women’s Hospital blast only realised that his passenger was wearing a bomb vest when he saw “a little red light”, a witness has said.

Thu, 25 Nov, 2021

Mauricio Pochettino File Photo
Pep Guardiola: ‘Excellent’ Mauricio Pochettino a top manager despite lack of trophies
Pochettino has been linked with the new managerial vacancy at Manchester United but his only silverware as a boss came in the Coupe de France last season

Tue, 23 Nov, 2021

Julian Assange extradition
Councillor to pay substantial damages to Jeremy Corbyn for defamatory tweet
A Conservative councillor has agreed to pay “substantial” damages and legal costs to Jeremy Corbyn for a tweet containing a fake photograph of the former Labour leader at the scene of the Liverpool terrorist attack.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2021

Shamima Begum court appeal
Shamima Begum says she did not hate Britain when she fled to Syria to join Isis
Former Isis-bride Shamima Begum has insisted she did not hate Britain when she travelled to Syria as a teen to join the terror group and repeated her plea for a chance to fight accusations against her in court.

Mon, 22 Nov, 2021

Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Manchester United v Everton - Old Trafford
The record of Manchester United’s managers since Alex Ferguson retired
Ferguson was manager at Manchester United for 27 years but the club are now looking for their fifth full-time boss since the Scot retired in 2013

Sun, 21 Nov, 2021

Leicester City v Chelsea - Premier League - King Power Stadium
Brendan Rodgers disappointed as Leicester supporters voice their frustration
Rodgers also dismissed a suggestion that speculation over his future, with the former Liverpool manager having recently been linked to Manchester United, played any part in the Foxes’ latest underwhelming performance

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

Manchester City v Club Brugge - UEFA Champions League - Group A - Etihad Stadium
Kevin De Bruyne set to miss Man City’s matches with Everton and PSG
Manager Pep Guardiola revealed the Belgium playmaker tested positive for coronavirus earlier in the week

Fri, 19 Nov, 2021

Manchester United v Leeds United - Premier League - Old Trafford
Manchester United claim discussions with fans over share scheme are ‘advanced’
Glazer said at a fans’ forum that he hoped the proposal would “reset the relationship” with supporters and “strengthen the club as a whole”

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

David Henderson court case
Businessman jailed for 18 months over flight that killed footballer Emiliano Sala
The judge ruled at the start of the hearing that the victim impact statement of Sala’s mother, Mercedes Taffarel, would not be read out in court after concerns were raised by Henderson’s defence about its contents.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2021

Champions League Final Preview Package
Frank Lampard favourite for Norwich job following reports of talks with Canaries
The former Chelsea boss has been looking for a way back into the game since leaving his post at Stamford Bridge in January.

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021

New dinosaur species Brighstoneus simmondsi
Retired doctor discovers dinosaur with ‘unusually large’ nose
A new species of dinosaur with an unusually large nose has been identified by a retired GP who spent lockdown rummaging through boxes of hundreds of old bones.

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021

Jamie Arnold court case
Football fan fined for shouting homophobic abuse and mocking disability
Two witnesses who were sitting near Arnold told the court he shouted homophobic abuse at match referee Mike Dean and also at players, before making gestures obviously “mimicking disability”

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021

Sabina Nessa death
Sabina Nessa’s family call for ‘proactive steps’ on women’s safety
The family of murdered schoolteacher Sabina Nessa have called on the British government to make communities safer for women, on the day of her funeral.

Sat, 06 Nov, 2021

Cop26 - Glasgow
Bill Gates warns of smallpox terror attacks in bid for pandemic prevention funds
The Microsoft founder also called for the formation of a new billion-dollar World Health Organisation Pandemic Task Force

Thu, 04 Nov, 2021

Manchester United v Atalanta - UEFA Champions League - Group F - Old Trafford
A closer look at English clubs’ Champions League opponents this week
The fourth round of Champions League group-stage fixtures takes place this week with clubs facing a rematch of games from a fortnight ago.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

Salisbury train derailment
Passengers feared injured after trains collide in UK
Passengers are believed to have been injured after a crash involving two trains in Salisbury in the UK.

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

G20 summit
G20 leaders pledge carbon neutrality ‘by or around mid-century’
Leaders at the G20 have agreed on carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as the conference came to a close just ahead of the UN’s Cop26 summit.

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

Dog eats facemask
Vets urge public to dispose of face masks safely after dog’s lifesaving surgery
Becky Hammerton rushed her three-year-old dog Milo to the PDSA Pet Hospital in Bournemouth after she spotted it eating the mask which was tangled around a bone.

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

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