Enemy of the people: Britain's government and the media If the Boris Johnson regime in London appears to be a government of journalists, by journalists, it is certainly not a government for journalists, writes … Analysis and Comment • 24 Feb 20
Johnson read and signed off on Stormont deal - Smith Former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson read and signed off on the deal that restored the power-sharing administration … UK • 20 Feb 20
The short reign of Citizen Smith RTÉ's Northern Editor Tommie Gorman looks back on Julian Smith's time in office as Northern Ireland Secretary, which lasted just 204 days. Ireland • 16 Feb 20
Pound consolidates gains after change of UK minister Sterling held on to its recents gains today as traders stuck with the view that the new British finance minister would unveil a more expansionary … Business • 14 Feb 20
Britain's new fast-track finance minister Five years ago Britain's new finance minister Rishi Sunak was not even a member of parliament, now he is running the world's fifth largest economy. Business • 13 Feb 20
Sterling jumps after UK finance minister resigns The pound extended gains today after the resignation of British finance minister Sajid Javid, as investors bet that his replacement would pave the way for … Business • 13 Feb 20
UK economy flatlines in fourth quarter Britain's economy flatlined in the last three months of 2019 with the country in deadlock over Brexit which was only broken by Prime Minister Boris … Business • 11 Feb 20
Sterling headed for worst week since December election Sterling was headed for its worst week since the British election as investors priced in the risk of Britain not being able to agree on … Business • 07 Feb 20
Sterling buoyed by strong UK services PMI A strong final reading of the UK services PMI for January briefly injected some strength into sterling today. Business • 05 Feb 20
Journalists stage walkout ahead of Johnson briefing Journalists staged a walkout before a briefing by the British Prime Minister on Brexit plans after Downing Street ordered senior journalists from some of the … Brexit • 03 Feb 20
Pound hit by Brexit fears after Johnson's tough talk Sterling fell by around 1.2% today after Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out tough terms for Brexit talks with the European Union. Business • 03 Feb 20
Brexit is done: Now for the hard part The UK has now left the European Union. There is little time to draw breath - the work of forging a new relationship will now … Analysis and Comment • 01 Feb 20
Britain leaves the European Union after 47 years After 47 years as a member state the United Kingdom has formally left the European Union, finally giving effect to the result of the referendum … Brexit • 01 Feb 20
EU gives Brexit final approval, paving way for UK exit The European Parliament has ratified the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, sealing Britain's exit from the European Union on Friday. Brexit • 29 Jan 20
Johnson bans ministers from attending Davos British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has banned ministers from attending the World Economic Forum for the global elite in Davos next week, according to a … Business • 17 Jan 20
Johnson says Stormont talks with Taoiseach 'productive' British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described talks with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Stormont today as productive, and said it was a "day of real … Politics • 13 Jan 20
Brexit talks: Goodbye Canada, hello Switzerland? With a 31 December deadline in place, European officials believe elements of the deal on the future relationship between the UK and EU will have … Brexit • 12 Jan 20
Harder Brexit approach a risk to Ireland - Varadkar The Taoiseach has said a harder than anticipated approach to Brexit by the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is a risk to Ireland. Brexit • 20 Dec 19
UK economy's growth in Q3 revised upwards Britain's economy grew a little faster in the third quarter than first estimated and the country's current account deficit shrank to its smallest since 2012, … Business • 20 Dec 19
MPs approve first stage of Johnson's Brexit legislation British Prime Minister Boris Johnson won initial approval for his Brexit legislation today, the first step towards fulfilling his election pledge to deliver Britain's departure … Brexit • 20 Dec 19
Johnson uses Queen's speech to focus on domestic issues Boris Johnson will try to use the Queen's Speech to push his agenda beyond Brexit and on to the NHS and community issues. UK • 19 Dec 19
Sturgeon in formal request over Scottish independence Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to grant Holyrood the power to hold a second vote on Scottish independence. UK • 19 Dec 19
What will Boris do next? what are the implications of Boris Johnson's victory in the UK elections for the Irish economy? Business • 18 Dec 19
UK stocks move from Brexit fear to fear of missing out The scale of Boris Johnson's election victory last week may be enough to draw back billions of pounds of investment that have sidestepped UK stocks … Business • 17 Dec 19
Johnson to legislate against any Brexit delay past 2020 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to introduce legislation designed to prevent any further extension of the process of the UK's withdrawal from the European … Brexit • 17 Dec 19
