Real loser in row over EU observer status for Northern Ireland is the centre ground
MEPs’ request to European Parliament was flimsy disguise for its true purpose, however
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‘This isn’t just a paint job’: Great British Railways is next stop for UK’s ‘national renewal’
Starmer’s Labour launches patriotic livery for proposed new state-owned operator in face of public anger over condition of network
Final report into activities of British army’s top IRA agent during Troubles to be released
Agent, known as Stakeknife, widely accepted to be west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci who died in 2023
Protesters throw crumble and custard at Crown Jewels in Tower of London
Take Back Power, a self-styled civil resistance group, said it was behind act
The Big Payback: The Case for Reparations for Slavery – an accessible examination of the legacy of the slave trade
Despite the gravity of the subject matter, Lenny Henry and Marcus Ryder’s fascinating book asks difficult questions in a simple manner and is shot through with humour
What’s the Monarchy for? on BBC One: You can’t help but think, better them than us
Television: David Dimbleby’s rambling survey of the British crown is a free shot of smugness, served just before bedtime
Report details widespread police failings over 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster
Former police officers would have faced gross misconduct over crush that killed 97 Liverpool supporters, investigation concludes
Failure to join EU rearmament fund shows UK stuck in post-Brexit strategic cul-de-sac
EU and Canada seek greater autonomy from US, while Britain highlights ‘number one spear carrier’ role for Washington
Keir Starmer on the back foot: PM pleads for trust as budget backlash engulfs Labour
Claims of budget misrepresentation spark a bruising clash with Westminster press
British MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh corruption case
The verdict on former UK minister was delivered in absentia, local media reports
John FitzGerald: The North must deal with its economic and social failings before unity
While many Northern nationalists see unification as a solution to poor governance, that is a fallacy
Religious education syllabus in North to be reformed after supreme court ruling
DUP Minister for Education Paul Givan confirms rework after exclusively Christian teaching found unlawful
Dublin City Council will not remove Tricolours erected by anti-immigration groups
Erection of flags echoes similar campaign by far-right in UK that critics say is designed to intimidate immigrants
Britain’s Paddington obsession is embarrassing – but so is Ireland gushing over ‘Miggeldy’
Catherine Connolly’s keepy-uppies, Paddington’s values and ‘Miggledy’s’ dogs: this toddler-babble must stop
All eyes on Reeves as she seeks £30bn to plug spending gap ahead of UK budget
All the leaking, pitch-rolling and backtracking in the pre-budget run-up has investors, employers and union bosses bewildered
SNP leader John Swinney: ‘Scotland and England are going in completely different directons’
Scotland’s nationalist first minister visits Dublin on Tuesday and Wednesday to talk economics, culture and space rockets
State must keep trying to cut numbers applying for international protection, says Minister
Jim O’Callaghan to keep ‘close eye’ on consequences of UK plan to toughen its immigration policy
Plans to tighten Ireland’s migration rules due this week
Further changes likely in response to UK’s stricter new migration controls, sources say
How the hardening of the UK’s immigration laws will affect Ireland
Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit deal may scupper Westminster’s plans
Strictly Come Dancing star ‘arrested on suspicion of rape’
Continuing inquiries in relation to incident that happened last year, police say
UK Covid inquiry: Earlier lockdown may have saved 23,000 lives
In numbers: key take-aways from official inquiry report
UK Covid-19 inquiry: Chaotic response under Boris Johnson was ‘too little, too late’
Report says efforts were hampered by ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture under former UK prime minister
Britain’s asylum shake-up poses big problems for Ireland
What will happen to failed asylum applicants and migrants to the UK who have overstayed, and who can travel freely to Ireland?
Longer wait time for Irish citizenship under consideration as UK overhauls asylum system
Moves come after new policies unveiled in Britain which may require State to tighten procedures further
Britain no longer guarantees support for ‘destitute’ asylum seekers under tough new regime
UK home secretary Shabana Mahmood says biggest overhaul of rules in decades is needed to stop ‘asylum shoppers’
Asylum seekers should not view Ireland more favourably than UK, says O’Callaghan
‘Over 80%’ of those claiming asylum in Republic are reaching Dublin via Northern Ireland, says Minister
UK toughens asylum policy in major overhaul as anti-immigration sentiment rises
Move by Keir Starmer’s Labour government seeks to stem rise of populist Reform UK party
Trump says he will likely sue BBC for up to $5bn over edited speech
Broadcaster investigating fresh allegations about editing practices on Newsnight programme
Keir Starmer defies calls to sack Irish chief of staff Morgan McSweeney
Calls from Labour MPs for Irishman Morgan McSweeney’s resignation
Keir Starmer denies authorising ‘kneecap’ attack on health secretary amid leadership crisis
UK PM’s allies say he will fight attempts to replace him as Labour leader in advance of crucial budget
Penneys moment: Could a long-awaited spin-off finally pay off?
ABF flirted with a separation before but was rebuffed by Penneys founder Arthur Ryan, who preferred to stay out of the spotlight
UK to provide military support to Belgium after drone incursions
Drones have been spotted above Belgian airports and military bases in the last week
Immigration: UK looks to Denmark for major shake-up of system
Denmark has tougher rules on family reunions and restricting some refugees to a temporary stay
Britain’s divided and disenfranchised goad each other at Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Domestic divides rolling modern Britain laid bare for all to see outside Europa League clash
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