These developments demand a full and frank public debate rather than decisions arrived at by drift

She reshaped the world of women’s boxing and became one of Ireland’s most admired athletes

House prices are 17 per cent higher than justified, though that does not mean they will fall

Northern and southern member states are at loggerheads over €2 trillion issue

The British prime minister has introduced a new tone into politics, but real progress will be difficult

Despite significant improvements there is still much more to be done

Xi Jinping’s influence continues to grow while American authority wanes

The unions will have noted from the fuel protests that causing disruption brought results

An already-shrinking tax base needs to be widened, not narrowed further

Honey is not the only product to have sown confusion over the years

Voters were not convinced of what they would gain from negotiating full membership

New EU rules are designed to offer a better deal to consumers, but implementation will be key

The Coalition must end unsustainable universal supports

Changing Lake Ontario to Lake American continues a presidential trend

The $18 billion settlement of a US case is an important marker

Mike Nesbitt’s resignation as health minister comes at a bad time for the UUP

Regulating in all its aspects poses a big challenge for governments

A hugely-loved entertainer, she also had an extraordinary record of philanthropy

The process of negotiating drug reimbursements is opaque and drawn-out

There are few quick wins and significant risks in Donald Trump’s latest moves against Iran