Tommy Meskill

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UK government allocates £50m for Casement Park rebuild

The UK government has allocated £50 million for the reconstruction of Casement Park in west Belfast.

Ulster • 12 Jun

UK govt considering whether to support Philomena's Law

The British government is considering whether to support legislation, known as 'Philomena's law', which seeks to help UK based survivors of Irish mother-and-baby homes access compensation, after over 100 MPs and Peers signed an open letter backing the proposed law.

Mother-And-Baby Homes • 10 Jun

More than 100 MPs sign letter backing Philomena's Law

More than 100 MPs and peers in Westminster have signed an open letter backing legislation to help UK-based survivors of Irish mother-and-baby homes access compensation.

UK • 10 Jun

The estimated cost of the redevelopment of Casement Park stands at £250m (€296.9m)

British govt must deliver Casement Park funding - O'Neill

Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said the British government must deliver on its commitment to provide substantial funding to help rebuild Casement Park, the home of Antrim GAA, in west Belfast.

Ireland • 04 Jun

Student Bohir (left) believes 'Adolescence' is worth showing in schools, while Erin (right) says parents should watch it

'Show it to parents' - UK school considers 'Adolescence'

Last March, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a roundtable discussion with the creators of the Netflix drama 'Adolescence' in Downing Street. He spoke of watching the series himself with his two teenage children.

UK • 23 May

Billy Alexander won his third gold medal at this year's Chelsea Flower Show

Irish gardener wins gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show

Irish Gardener Billy Alexander has won a gold medal at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in London.

Munster • 20 May

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be attending the summit on behalf of the EU

EU-UK summit: Room for manoeuvre is limited

During the height of the Brexit drama, as a beleaguered Theresa May fought endlessly to get her withdrawal deal through parliament, and speaker John Bercow became famous for his calls to "order" in an often unruly chamber, there was another man who rose to prominence.

Analysis and Comment • 18 May

Keir Starmer previously thanked the emergency services for their work following the incident (file photo)

Man charged over arson at properties linked to UK PM

Police in London have charged a man, 21, with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life after fires at two properties and a car connected to the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

UK • 15 May

Keir Starmer speaks to the media, after the trade deal announcement, at the Jaguar Land Rover plant in England

UK-US deal shows limited room for manoeuvre

Sitting at his desk in the Oval Office with the UK Prime Minister listening via a speaker-phone beside him, the US President Donald Trump hailed a "historic" deal on trade.

Analysis and Comment • 08 May

Many newly elected politicians said they believed Reform UK leader Nigel Farage would be the next Prime Minister

Reform UK victory reflects disillusionment with politics

When pollsters carried out focus groups ahead of this week's local elections in England, the overwhelming sense they got from the people taking part was one of disillusionment.

Analysis and Comment • 03 May