Tommy Meskill

London Correspondent

Green roofs help ease daytime temperatures for Londoners

Already this summer, London has experienced three heatwaves with temperatures regularly climbing above 30 degrees Celsius.

Climate Change • 23 Jul

PSNI officers to help Scottish Police during Trump visit

A number of officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland will be sent to Scotland to help police the visit of US President Donald Trump later this week.

Ulster • 22 Jul

Afghan data breach: Why UK sought to keep it a secret

UK politicians had tried to keep the Afghan data leak a secret with a superinjuction and secret schemes but the controversy has raised uncomfortable questions for both the government and lead opposition party.

Analysis and Comment • 20 Jul

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin spoke with the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer by phone this afternoon (file pic)

Taoiseach, UK PM agree to work on Legacy Act issues

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin spoke with the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer by phone this afternoon, with both leaders agreeing to work constructively on a framework for dealing with issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Legacy Act.

Politics • 18 Jul

Protesters outside the Royal Courts of Justice on The Strand, central London,

Palestine Action: Why has it been banned in the UK?

Earlier this month, British politicians voted to ban pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action, proscribing it as a terrorist organisation.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Jul

People sunbathe in Greenwich Park in London

UK temperatures to hit 33C amid third summer heatwave

The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the summer this weekend, with temperatures set to peak at 33C.

Weather • 11 Jul

More than 4,100 juvenile players from schools and clubs across England, Wales and Scotland will take part in the competition

'Why not try it' - largest GAA competition in UK begins

The largest GAA competition in Britain is under way this weekend, with a record number of participants expected to take part.

UK • 04 Jul

Tánaiste Simon Harris referenced the connection in trade and research between the two nations

Ireland and Wales agree new co-operation programme

A new programme of co-operation between Ireland and Wales, running to 2030, has been signed by Tánaiste Simon Harris and Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan at the Ireland-Wales Forum in Swansea.

Politics • 03 Jul