Boris Johnson

News, analysis, and features on former British prime minister and Conservative Party leader Boris Johnson

The coronavirus crisis is an opportunity to make the most of our children

Jennifer O'Connell: We all love our kids, but had we forgotten how to enjoy them?

By Jennifer O'ConnellSat Mar 21 2020 - 06:04

Boris Johnson is gambling with the health of his citizens

UK response: Westminster has adopted risky strategy for its political leaders, economy and people

By Denis StauntonSat Mar 21 2020 - 06:00

Good government tops ideology in fight against coronavirus

The states best placed to fight the virus are those that prepare, plan and learn

By Ruadhán Mac CormaicSat Mar 21 2020 - 01:00

Covid-19: United Nations warn of worldwide economic slump

In Italy death toll rises 627 over 24 hours while virus fatalities crest 1,000 in Spain

By Naomi O'LearyFri Mar 20 2020 - 20:58

UK orders widespread closures in move against coronavirus

Pubs, restaurants and gyms shut as aid announced and public compassion urged

By Denis StauntonFri Mar 20 2020 - 20:23

Coronavirus: NI schools to be repurposed as care centres for children of key workers

UK’s cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants to close after announcement by Boris Johnson

By Freya McClementsFri Mar 20 2020 - 18:35

Dublin and Stormont arrive at united front to tackle Covid-19

‘The coronavirus has no political consideration. It is neither British nor Irish, unionist or nationalist’

By Jennifer Bray and Freya McClementsFri Mar 20 2020 - 16:11

New priorities, Big Brother weirdness and Covid-19 in Westminster

Planet Business: There’s only one story

By Laura SlatteryFri Mar 20 2020 - 05:10

‘We’ll never see a pandemic in our lifetime, or my name isn’t Lord Clarence Imminent-Comeuppance’

Patrick Freyne: Downtown Abbey creator Julian Fellowes meets his Waterloo in Belgravia

By Patrick FreyneFri Mar 20 2020 - 05:00

Coronavirus: Britain can turn the tide on Covid-19 in 12 weeks, Johnson says

PM dismisses speculation London faces lockdown, as UK death toll from virus hits 144

By Denis StauntonThu Mar 19 2020 - 20:38

‘Out of his depth’: World leaders battle coronavirus with mixed results

Italy’s PM Giuseppe Conte rises to occasion but others struggle to reassure fearful public

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 16:07

World leaders rush in to shore up panic-hit global financial system

Tensions between world powers escalate over role in outbreak

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 10:26

Dominic Cummings, the power behind BoJo’s inflatable throne

TV review: Taking Control, on the BBC last night, was both absorbing and unnerving

By Ed PowerThu Mar 19 2020 - 08:37

Coronavirus: I used to think Brexit was our biggest crisis. Now I’m nostalgic for it

Irishman in London: Many of us immigrants are staring down financial and existential crises

By Peter FlanaganThu Mar 19 2020 - 08:30

EU sets out proposals for close UK ties after Brexit talks

Document on future EU-UK relationship crosses several British red lines

By Naomi O'LearyWed Mar 18 2020 - 20:44

Schools across Britain to close from Friday due to coronavirus

Children of healthcare workers, emergency personnel and delivery drivers among those who will continue to go to school

By Denis StauntonWed Mar 18 2020 - 19:50

British government plan on past says ‘small’ chance of justice for Troubles killings

Tánaiste issues cool response to proposals from Northern Secretary Brandon Lewis

By Gerry MoriartyWed Mar 18 2020 - 16:30

Marjane Satrapi: ‘I did not want a monkey Madame Curie’

The Persepolis writer and director on growing up rebellious in Iran, and her new film Radioactive about Marie Curie

By Tara BradyWed Mar 18 2020 - 05:00

Jennifer O'Connell: Sole weapon to beat coronavirus is our safe togetherness

If we don’t take drastic social distancing actions, no one will be safe – young or old

By Jennifer O'ConnellWed Mar 18 2020 - 01:04

Independent body to investigate ‘unresolved’ Troubles fatalities

Move to mean ‘end to the cycle of reinvestigations that has failed victims and veterans’

By Freya McClementsWed Mar 18 2020 - 00:01

British government announces business aid package worth €360 billion

Chancellor Sunak pledges state will do ‘whatever it takes’ to keep economy afloat

By Denis StauntonTue Mar 17 2020 - 20:20

UK to provide £330bn of business loans in coronavirus rescue package

One-year break in rates plus £25,000 for struggling retailers and pubs included

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 19:05

Wheel comes full circle as China focuses on outside threat

Beijing Letter: Dwindling daily numbers of fresh infections now barely registering on global graph

By Peter GoffTue Mar 17 2020 - 16:53

Coronavirus: UK had ‘no time to lose’ to prevent thousands of deaths

Paper shows 250k people could die if UK focus was only on delaying and slowing down virus

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 11:26

Fintan O’Toole: Coronavirus has ended the era of political risk

Who needs a politics of disruption when Covid-19 is disrupting the world?

By Fintan O'TooleTue Mar 17 2020 - 05:00

Coronavirus: 54 new cases confirmed in Ireland, 15,000 forecast by end of March

Rise in cases cannot be stopped’ as restrictions set to be extended beyond March 29th

By Jack Horgan-Jones, Conor Pope, Jack Power, Jennifer Bray and Naomi O’LearyMon Mar 16 2020 - 23:01

North’s Executive agrees new measures to ramp up response to Covid-19

Measures include rates relief for businesses and support for the vulnerable

By Gerry MoriartyMon Mar 16 2020 - 21:38

‘Herd immunity’ policy ditched as UK adapts Covid-19 response

Measures aim to stall rocketing infection rate but reluctance to close schools persists

By Denis StauntonMon Mar 16 2020 - 21:00

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says UK and Ireland are on ‘the same path’

PM confident dramatically intensified measures will equal Irish government’s actions

By Denis StauntonMon Mar 16 2020 - 20:01

Ken Early: Britain marches to the sound of a different drum

‘If this Cheltenham stuff was a scene in a disaster movie, it wouldn’t make sense’

By Ken EarlyMon Mar 16 2020 - 07:00

NI Executive to decide on escalating Covid-19 response

Confirmation of 16 new cases in Northern Ireland over weekend triggers meeting

By Gerry Moriarty and Freya McClementsSun Mar 15 2020 - 19:35

Coronavirus: Securing more beds, calls for pub closures and businesses in crisis

Seen and heard: Bartra offers nursing homes to HSE as UK prepares to restrict over-70s

Sun Mar 15 2020 - 11:47

Coronavirus: Second death in Republic as US extends travel ban to Ireland

France to shut shops, restaurants; Coveney warns against non-essential journeys to Poland

By Gerry Moriarty, Paul Cullen, Jack Horgan-Jones and Suzanne LynchSat Mar 14 2020 - 20:13

Coronavirus: UK set to ban mass gatherings as 10 more deaths recorded

World Health Organisation questions Britain’s ‘herd immunity’ approach to virus

Sat Mar 14 2020 - 14:56

Future cloaked in uncertainty as Premier League bows to the inevitable

Serious questions facing football authorities and clubs big and small as leagues are suspended

By David HytnerFri Mar 13 2020 - 22:30

Risky strategy makes Britain an outlier in the fight against coronavirus

Failure to close schools or cancel mass gatherings has been widely criticised

By Denis StauntonFri Mar 13 2020 - 20:00

Coronavirus: Science chief defends UK measures amid criticism

Sir Patrick Vallance says aim is to create herd immunity and broaden peak of epidemic

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 12:07

Coronavirus: Restrictions could remain in force for months, doctors warn

Number of cases jumped by 63% in a single day as school, colleges, public institutions close

By Paul CullenFri Mar 13 2020 - 09:46

Brexit: Next week’s London talks called off due to coronavirus

Negotiators say they are looking for alternative ways to continue discussions

By Naomi O'LearyThu Mar 12 2020 - 18:36

Coronavirus: UK says peak of its outbreak up to 14 weeks away

Boris Johnson announces new measures to combat virus but keeps schools open

By Sebastian PayneThu Mar 12 2020 - 18:32

Coronavirus: Two new cases in Northern Ireland brings total to 20

Senior NI Ministers meet to consider escalating response

By Gerry Moriarty and Freya McClementsThu Mar 12 2020 - 14:28

Iraq air base attack leaves one UK, two US soldiers dead

Twelve other personnel injured after more than 15 small rockets hit Taji base

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 08:21

UK turns on spending tap as Brexit and coronavirus bites

Boris Johnson’s Brexiteer government unveils debt-fuelled spending splurge

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 06:09

Flybe workers call for effort to save routes during Stormont protest

Union chief says Executive and British government must defend future of Belfast City Airport, connectivity and jobs

By Gerry MoriartyWed Mar 11 2020 - 21:50

Prince Harry reportedly criticises Trump, praises Johnson in hoax Greta Thunberg call

Royal also apparently says UK political system is broken during talks with pranksters

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 19:30

Brexit: Michael Gove declines to confirm Irish Sea checks on goods

British cabinet minister says trade talks with EU may be postponed due to coronavirus

By Denis StauntonWed Mar 11 2020 - 18:57

UK junior health minister diagnosed with coronavirus

Nadine Dorries reportedly attended reception with Boris Johnson in the past week

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 23:23

UK’s hardline Brexit stance starts to sour relations with business

Industry leaders fear trading will be harder and more costly without comprehensive deal

By Daniel ThomasTue Mar 10 2020 - 21:35

Boris Johnson survives backbench rebellion on Huawei’s 5G role

Duncan Smith says UK’s security services alone in thinking they can keep firm in check

By Denis StauntonTue Mar 10 2020 - 20:02

Britain’s Johnson faces revolt over Huawei 5G decision

Huawei has been caught in a stand-off between Washington and Beijing

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 11:27

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