Tommy Meskill

London Correspondent

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the US to meet President Donald Trump

UK forced to accelerate defence spending announcement

When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his plan to increase defence spending yesterday, it took many by surprise, but in many ways it didn't, writes Tommy Meskill.

Analysis and Comment • 26 Feb

It is claimed in the lawsuit that Archie Battersbee, 12, Isaac Kenevan 13, Maia Walsh, 13, and Julian 'Jools' Sweeney, 14, died while attempting the challenge

UK families take case against TikTok over child deaths

Four families in the UK have taken a lawsuit in the US against the social media app TikTok alleging wrongful death in the case of their children.

UK • 23 Feb

The BAFTA awards ceremony is taking place in London this evening

Irish stars to hit red carpet for BAFTA film awards

Actors and filmmakers will take to the red carpet in London this evening for the annual BAFTA Film awards.

Ireland • 16 Feb

Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar were killed in the attacks in 2023

Judge-led inquiry to be held into 2023 Nottingham attacks

The UK government has confirmed the establishment of a judge-led inquiry into the Nottingham attacks in 2023.

UK • 12 Feb

Michelle O'Neill previously met Britain's King Charles when he visited Northern Ireland in 2022

O'Neill, Little-Pengelly to meet Britain's King Charles

Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Britain's King Charles later at Windsor Castle.

Ulster • 12 Feb

The Dungeness B nuclear power station in Dungeness, England

UK govt to change planning rules for nuclear power plants

The UK government will announce changes to planning rules to allow for the construction of more nuclear power plants.

UK • 06 Feb

Many in the community wanted Grenfell Tower to remain as a reminder of the 72 people who were killed in the disaster

Bereaved families told Grenfell Tower to be demolished

The Grenfell Tower in London, which was destroyed by fire in 2017, is to be demolished.

UK • 07 Feb

Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar were murdered in Nottingham in 2023

Family of Nottingham attack victim want statutory inquiry

Doctors must be held responsible for their "failure" to treat Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane appropriately, the family of one of his victims have said.

UK • 05 Feb

The UK's exit from the EU continues to impact households and businesses across the country

UK marks five years since leaving European Union

London Correspondent Tommy Meskill reports that five years on after Britain leaving the European Union, the exit continues to impact households and businesses across the UK.

Brexit • 31 Jan

The report examined the impact of Brexit and its future effects ahead of the fifth anniversary of the UK leaving the EU

Brexit impact on island to become clearer - report

The impact of Brexit will become increasingly evident on the island of Ireland as the UK diverges from the EU, a new report has warned.

Ireland • 28 Jan