Micheál Martin and Rishi Sunak to discuss NI protocol at first official meeting

It will mark the first formal meeting between Mr Martin and Mr Sunak since his election, though the two chatted briefly at Cop27.

Rishi Sunak is expected to say he is "determined" to restore powersharing at Stormont.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to meet the British prime minister for their first bilateral since his election.

Leaders are gathering for the British Irish Council in Blackpool.