The Irish Times

From Rachael Blackmore to Steve Bruce: The best soundbites of 2021

Some words of wisdom – and some not so wise – from the world of sport

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 13:00

Johnson demotes Raab and sacks three cabinet ministers in reshuffle

Liz Truss takes over at foreign office while Buckland, Jenrick and former education secretary Williamson are ousted

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 19:30

UK government announces end of classroom bubbles in England

Education secretary says system is causing disruption to children; teachers’ unions criticise move

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 19:02

British academia criticises state proposals on funding and free speech

Ministers not ‘cancel culture’ biggest threat to campus, University and College Union says

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 19:22

Brexit identity politics and English nationalism will destroy the UK

If English nationalists do not belong in the EU they do not belong in any kind of political union. That includes the UK

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 15:15

Bad leaders the world over hope vaccine will mitigate political damage

The vainglorious will see vaccine success as an easy way to recover their standing

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 01:00

Brexit: Significant gaps remain as talks may continue over weekend

Johnson still intends on Monday to restore to Internal Market Bill the treaty-breaking clauses that were removed by House of Lords

Fri Dec 04 2020 - 15:20

Fauci slams UK drugs regulator for speedy approval of Pfizer vaccine

US government’s top infectious-disease specialist claims data was not scrutinised

Fri Dec 04 2020 - 07:53

European shares lower after vaccine shots dull Covid economic pain

But markets keep watch on Brexit trade deal talks

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 10:04

Senior Tories pass the buck over children’s food voucher row

Sunak clashes with Williamson as issue ‘cuts through’ with voters to damage Tories

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 18:32

Boris Johnson defends Covid record after summer of U-turns

Figures fail to back up prime minister’s claim that people are returning to work in offices ‘in huge numbers’

Tue Sept 01 2020 - 20:03

The Irish Times view on the UK exams row: The latest scapegoats

Although there will be little public sympathy for the mandarins, the remorseless driving out by the Tories’ current leadership of competent people from both the civil service and cabinet will only make government more dysfunctional than it already is

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 00:02

Senior Tories express anger over Boris Johnson policy U-turns

UK government has changed course 12 times in major policy areas during pandemic

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 13:04

British government defends U-turn on mask-wearing in schools

Face coverings to be mandatory in English schools in areas placed under local lockdown

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 11:11

Calls for UK exams regulator to be scrapped after grades U-turn

Senior MP says Ofqual ‘not fit for purpose’ as Gavin Williamson defends grades U-turn

Tue Aug 18 2020 - 19:34

British government conducts humiliating U-turn on A-level results

Grades for thousands of students in England will now be based on teachers’ assessments

Mon Aug 17 2020 - 17:23

Coronavirus: Bubbles, capsules, masks – how schools are reopening around the world

Countries have adopted a range of strategies amid the pandemic to get students back into classrooms

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 11:36

Johnson to stress social distancing rules as pubs and restaurants prepare to open

The prime minister will point to Leicester as a reminder that coronavirus is still a threat in Britain

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 22:30

Britain to permit opening of non-essential shops from Monday

Zoos, safari parks and drive-in cinemas to open amid concerns for toll taken on pupils

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 22:30

Coronavirus: UK death toll passes 16,000

Gove confirms Boris Johnson missed five Cobra meetings as crisis gathered pace

Sun Apr 19 2020 - 15:08

Risky strategy makes Britain an outlier in the fight against coronavirus

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

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 20:00

Brexit: MPs reject Johnson’s third attempt to force early general election

Labour abstains from vote which failed to reach necessary two thirds majority

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 20:28

DUP fires warning after EU and UK agree to intensify Brexit talks

Donald Tusk says hopes of agreement have risen but that positive signs can be ‘political tricks’

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 20:35

North’s politicians wonder if Boris Johnson will be a ‘statesman or showman’

Election of new Tory leader raises prospect of Michael Gove becoming Northern Secretary

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 01:00

Irish security services ‘appraising’ suspected Russian fake news

Tánaiste says claims of disinformation on North and Brexit came from ‘reputable’ body

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 07:22

UK minister to apologise to Ivanka Trump for diplomat’s memos

Trump says US will ‘no longer deal’ with UK ambassador after leaks on his ‘inept’ administration

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 20:12

Russians used fake Foster email for disinformation – researchers

Forged email to Barnier purports to show DUP leader’s support for EU’s Brexit position

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 03:28

Russians suspected of spreading fake news about Northern Ireland

Disinformation campaign believed to be first co-ordinated effort targeting Irish divisions

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 03:22

Boris Johnson: The UK’s deeply polarising next prime minister

Cherished by older Conservatives, he is viewed by others as a liar and opportunist

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 06:00

Tory leadership contenders: Who could replace Theresa May?

Runners and riders: With pressure on PM to announce departure date, who is jostling for position?

Fri May 24 2019 - 10:27

May’s government postpones publication of withdrawal agreement bill

Decision to postpone bill comes as May is due to meet 1922 Committee chairman and amid mounting pressure for her to resign

Thu May 23 2019 - 19:49

Tory battle to replace May threatens Labour talks on Brexit – McDonnell

May’s initiative with opposition to have ‘fatal’ consequences, says former defence secretary

Sat May 11 2019 - 21:36

Theresa May rejects calls to refer former defence secretary to police

Gavin Williamson fired by prime minister over alleged leak of NSC discussion to media

Thu May 02 2019 - 22:28

UK defence secretary sacked after Huawei leak inquiry

Gavin Williamson ‘strenously’ denies responsibility for leak from National Security Council meeting

Wed May 01 2019 - 18:54