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EE British Academy Film Awards 2023 - Press Room - London
UK’s best Oscar chances likely to come in non-acting categories
The UK could struggle to win big at Sunday’s Academy Awards, with most chance of success likely to come in categories for achievement off screen.

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

'No room for further delay' in convening Northern Ireland Assembly, Dáil hears
'No room for further delay' in convening Northern Ireland Assembly, Dáil hears
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald said the negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol are over and the deal has been struck in the form of the Windsor Framework

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023

British-Irish Council Summit
Meeting of Martin and Sunak could be the first step toward improved Irish-British relations
Blackpool, like the relationship between Dublin and London, has seen better days. Hopes are high that both can be returned to former glories

Fri, 11 Nov, 2022

Brexit
Minister and aide stayed in Johnson's Government despite sexual misconduct allegations 
A former parliamentary staff member for the Conservative party, who wished to remain anonymous, relayed details of a sexual assault by an MP who is currently a cabinet minister

Thu, 01 Sep, 2022

London city stock
Fears for Irish businesses as Britain heads for year-long recession 
While Ireland has 'a little more fire power' to handle the cost of living crisis, Britain's recession will impact small enterprises

Fri, 05 Aug, 2022

Nigel Wright court case
Tesco earnings set to throw light on fragile state of British consumer
Tesco UK's report on first-quarter trading this Friday is set to give a valuable indication of the impact of rising prices on shopper behaviour

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

Ukraine: No pardon for British and Moroccan men sentenced to death, pro-Russian separatist leader says
Ukraine: No pardon for British and Moroccan men sentenced to death, pro-Russian separatist leader says
The British Government says Aslin and Pinner were regular soldiers and should be exempt under the Geneva Conventions from prosecution for participation in hostilities

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Local government elections
Nicola Sturgeon planning to refresh case for Scottish independence after historic local elections
Ms Sturgeon insisted a mandate for a second independence referendum had been won in the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections

Mon, 09 May, 2022

Security Council Meets on Situation in Somalia
Letters to the Editor: Ireland should use its voice at UN for peace
The statement by our Permanent Representative to the United Nations,  Geraldine Byrne Nason, to the UN was, in my opinion, neither balanced nor constructive. The statement firmly aligned Ireland with the threatening posture of the US and Nato.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Anne-Marie Trevelyan US visit
India and Britain launch talks on free trade deal
India and Britain have launched talks on pursuing a free trade deal that is expected to boost bilateral trade by billions of pounds in one of the most ambitious negotiations to take place after Brexit.

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

young farmer on farmland
Where have all the workers in Britain gone?  
New figures throw light on the missing million 

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

Budget 2021
British budget: UK inflation to hit 4% next year on energy hikes
Without identifying effects of Brexit, British chancellor Rishi Sunak said energy prices would take months to ease and would not be solved overnight

Wed, 27 Oct, 2021

Royal Tour of Australia - Day Five
Australia says climate change goals absent from proposed UK free trade deal
Australia’s government confirmed that it refused to allow climate change goals to be written into a proposed free trade deal with Britain, as pressure mounts on it to make more ambitious commitments to cut carbon emissions.

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Hartlepool by-election
Blow for Starmer as Hartlepool elects Tory MP for first time in a generation
The Leave-supporting North East constituency went blue for the first time in its 47-year-old history, as Boris Johnson demolished another brick in Labour’s so-called “red wall”

Fri, 07 May, 2021

'I should not have listened to David Cameron' says Jean-Claude Juncker
'I should not have listened to David Cameron' says Jean-Claude Juncker
Juncker: 'He told me not to interfere in the debate in the UK, not to come to London, not to do interviews with the British press'

Mon, 19 Apr, 2021

Coronavirus - Wed Apr 7, 2021
UK eyes economic rebound as restrictions start to ease
Gradual growth emerges along with partial recovery in the country’s post-Brexit trade with the EU

Tue, 13 Apr, 2021

Royal visit to Africa - Day Ten
Harry's talk with William and Charles 'not productive'
Royal family has not contacted Meghan Markle since she spoke about her experiences in the couple's interview with Oprah Winfrey

Tue, 16 Mar, 2021

Murder accused 'was seeing another woman four months after wife’s death'
Murder accused 'was seeing another woman four months after wife’s death'
Donald McPherson is accused of a 'sinister pre-planned killing' of his wife, who drowned in a 4ft deep swimming pool at the cottage they rented while on holiday in Denmark

Wed, 03 Mar, 2021

Wales v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Erin McClean details abuse family receives and says photo ID needed for social media
“He doesn’t get the proper support he needs. The level of abuse is not being dealt with,” she said. 

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021

Belgium EU Vaccines
Von der Leyen regrets ‘mistakes’ over vaccine export gaffe
The European Union’s top official has expressed regret for creating a row with the UK last month when the bloc briefly considered applying an emergency restriction on exports of Covid-19 vaccines also to Northern Ireland.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2021

CC GOVERNMENT BUIDLINGS
European Commission made a 'tense situation even worse' in Northern Ireland, Coveney says
The UK Prime Minister says "urgent action" is needed from the EU to resolve NI protocol problem

Wed, 03 Feb, 2021

Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States At U.S. Capitol Inauguration Ceremony
What the Biden administration means for Ireland, Europe and the UK
A new administration in the White House has the potential to reset the strained and testing relationships which have developed between the United States, Ireland, Europe and the United Kingdom in recent years

Sun, 24 Jan, 2021

FILE PHOTO Brexit talks are on the point of collapse in Brussels, as the UK and EU fail to reach agreement on key elements inclu
Taoiseach acknowledges 'severe impact' of post-Brexit trade deal on Irish fishing sector
The Taoiseach, Foreign Affairs Minister, and Agriculture Minister spoke with representatives of Irish fishing organisations this afternoon, ahead of a Cabinet meeting on the matter tonight.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus - Tue Dec 22, 2020
Irish Examiner view: We need to secure vital travel links
The importance of sea links that allow us bypass Britain's landbridge have been highlighted by the ban on passengers or freight from the UK

Tue, 22 Dec, 2020

'Whoops of joy' as passengers get 'green light' on flights to Ireland ahead of midnight ban
'Whoops of joy' as passengers get 'green light' on flights to Ireland ahead of midnight ban
Ireland's announcement comes on the heels of other European countries' decision to ban travel from the UK. 

Sun, 20 Dec, 2020

Brexit
Fishing speaks to the soul of Brexit mindset
How did an industry that contributes less to the UK’s economy than veterinaries and private detectives become such a focal point in 2016, asks Ciarán O’Driscoll

Wed, 09 Dec, 2020

2020 Dafabet Masters - Day Two - Alexandra Palace
Neil Robertson wins UK Championship after late-night thriller against Judd Trump
Neil Robertson sunk the final pink to beat Judd Trump in a marathon final-frame decider and clinch his third UK Championship title in a post-midnight finish in Milton Keynes.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2020

Coveney: Ireland's economy to face 'significant disruption' from January
Coveney: Ireland's economy to face 'significant disruption' from January
Foreign Affairs Minister warns relationship with  UK will be "difficult" regardless of whether a Brexit deal is hammered out or not

Thu, 03 Dec, 2020

Betway UK Championship - Day Nine - York Barbican
Ronnie O’Sullivan knocked out of UK Championship by Alexander Ursenbacher
The world number 66 from Switzerland produced a thrilling display of attacking snooker then held his nerve to repel an O’Sullivan comeback

Sun, 29 Nov, 2020

Betway UK Championship - Day Twelve - York Barbican
Ding Junhui hints at UK Championship withdrawal over ‘too risky’ fan return
Indoor sporting events in tier one and two locations are conceivably able to host a maximum of 1,000 fans or 50% of capacity

Thu, 26 Nov, 2020

Coveney: No Brexit deal if UK allowed to break international law
Coveney: No Brexit deal if UK allowed to break international law
The Minister for Foreign Affairs also called for a cooling of rhetoric in trade talks, especially in the contentious area of fishing rights

Sun, 15 Nov, 2020

General Election Ireland 2020
Brexit: Promises made by the UK on fishing will be 'very difficult to deliver on'
Fair competition and fishing rights the two largest stumbling blocks in the way of a deal

Fri, 23 Oct, 2020

Internal Market Bill will have to be 'neutered' says Taoiseach ahead of Brussels Brexit talks
Internal Market Bill will have to be 'neutered' says Taoiseach ahead of Brussels Brexit talks
October 15 had been the date set by Boris Johnson for the UK to walk away from any trade negotiations if a deal had not been reached

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020

High street sales fall
UK economy stumbles in August, setting back recovery from COVID-19 slump
Britain's economy struggled to grow in August, setting back its recovery from the coronavirus lockdown, and finance minister Rishi Sunak was due to announce more help to slow a rise in jobs losses as a second wave of COVID-19 infections hits.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2020

Boris Johnson constituency visit
Sterling surges on bets UK can't afford no-deal Brexit amid Covid-19 crisis 
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. 

Mon, 28 Sep, 2020

Appledore Shipyard to reopen
Therese Raphael: Boris Johnson stumbles from crisis to crisis
The British prime minister must manage a rise in infections and a shrinking economy at a time when political support is dwindling

Mon, 21 Sep, 2020

UK Customer Satisfaction Index
UK retail sales boost consumer hopes but clouds gather
UK retail sales extended their recovery in August as a British government initiative to boost the hospitality industry lured locked-down Britons out to the shops.The volume of goods sold in stores and online rose 0.8% from July, the Office for ...

Fri, 18 Sep, 2020

Joe Biden
Joe Biden: Good Friday Agreement cannot become a 'casualty' of Brexit
In his first comments on the issue, Mr Biden stated that any trade deal between the US and Britain would hinge upon respect for the terms of the Good Friday Agreement.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2020

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept
UK court ruling favours Covid insurance claimants
UK insurers face the prospect of further payouts after a London court ruled in favour of policyholders on most issues in a dispute over Covid-19 claims.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2020

Coronavirus - Fri May 29, 2020
UK Chancellor hints of job supports when its furlough ends        
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak gave the strongest hint yet that he’ll support UK jobs after the government’s furlough programme ends next month, meeting a key demand of business lobbies and the opposition Labour Party.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2020

Brexit
Brian Keegan: Brexit could be more costly to Irish firms than Covid
At a minimum, if you trade with or through businesses in the UK, there are some things you really should begin prioritise, writes Brian Keegan

Sun, 13 Sep, 2020

Brexit
John Whelan: 90,000 Irish firms on Brexit cliff edge
The UK is a vital market for Ireland, and particularly SMEs will find it very difficult to remain competitive and absorb increased costs associated with Brexit, writes John Whelan

Sun, 13 Sep, 2020

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

Thu, 10 Sep, 2020

Cabinet meeting
UK government legal chief quits over planned Brexit withdrawal agreement changes
Mr Jones is the sixth top civil servant to resign from Boris Johnson's government this year

Tue, 08 Sep, 2020

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