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Professor Chris Whitty believes that the UK death toll is nearing a peak

UK 'reaching virus peak', claims chief medical officer

England's chief medical officer believes the UK coronavirus death toll, which now stands at almost 13,000, is approaching its peak but warned of grim figures to follow in the next 24 hours.

Coronavirus • 15 Apr 20

Graves are prepared in Sixmile Cemetery in Co Antrim as Covid-19 death toll rises in Northern Ireland

UK virus deaths climb above 10,000 as 11 more die in NI

The death toll from coronavirus in the UK has risen above 10,000, with 11 more deaths reported today in Northern Ireland.

World • 12 Apr 20

980 more virus deaths in Britain

The death toll from coronavirus in Britain has risen by 980 to 8,958 people, British health secretary Matt Hancock has revealed.

Coronavirus • 10 Apr 20

Underground carriages remain crowded in London

Concern over crowded London Underground carriages

Images posted online of crowded London Underground trains have prompted Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to call for an end to all but essential commuter travel.

Coronavirus • 24 Mar 20

The Bank of England has confirmed that a scheme to buy debt from larger businesses would start today

First stage of UK's £330 billion loan guarantee

The UK government has today opened the first part of a £330 billion loan guarantee scheme for businesses, which will help small and medium-sized firms borrow up to £5m to deal with coronavirus stoppages.

Business • 23 Mar 20

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people not to visit their parents on Mother's Day

UK coronavirus death toll now at 233

The British death toll from coronavirus has risen to 233 while there are 22 extra cases of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.

Coronavirus • 21 Mar 20

Emma DeSouza and her husband Jake with Hilary Clinton

Emma DeSouza to march in New York parade

Irish citizenship campaigner Emma DeSouza has been invited to march in this year's St Patrick's Day parade in New York.

Ireland • 25 Feb 20

The rebound in retail sales was the largest increase since March 2019

Brexit clarity helps British retail sales to rebound

British retail sales rebounded in January, official data has shown, with consumers buoyed by the removal of Brexit uncertainty according to analysts.

Business • 20 Feb 20

Google's UK users are currently managed under its Irish subsidiary - and so subject to EU laws

Google to move UK accounts from Irish oversight

Google is planning to move its British users' accounts out of the control of European Union privacy regulators, placing them under US jurisdiction instead, the company has confirmed.

Business • 20 Feb 20

Lloyds Banking Group was hit with a £1.8 billion fine relating to the payment protection insurance scandal

Lloyds Bank reports 26% drop in profits due to PPI fine

Lloyds Banking Group has revealed that annual profits slumped by more than a quarter after it was hit by a #2.5 billion bill for the payment protection insurance (PPI) scandal.

Business • 20 Feb 20

British consumer prices rose at their highest rate in six months during January

British inflation rose to 1.8% in January - ONS

The cost of energy and aeroplane tickets pushed household prices higher in Britain in the opening month of 2020, official statisticians have revealed.

Business • 19 Feb 20

Four patients have now tested positive for coronavirus in England

Fourth person tests positive for coronavirus in UK

A further patient has tested positive for coronavirus in England, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to four, England's chief medical officer has said.

UK • 09 Feb 20

Ursula Von Der Leyen insisted there would need to be checks and controls on goods going between Britain and Northern Ireland

Von der Leyen contradicts Johnson on Brexit checks

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has contradicted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the issue of checks and controls on the Irish Sea once the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement takes effect.

Brexit • 01 Feb 20

Priti Patel said the UK the UK 'will not be rule-takers' after Brexit

Britain will diverge from EU rules after Brexit - Patel

Britain will not align with European Union rules after Brexit, the UK's Home Secretary has insisted, as the country prepares to leave the bloc on Friday.

Brexit • 26 Jan 20

Despite the request not to make any announcements the pair published their statement yesterday evening

Royal teams ordered to find 'workable solution'

Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles and the Duke of Cambridge have ordered their teams to find a "workable solution" over the future role of Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle within the Royal Family.

UK • 09 Jan 20

It was the last televised debate to be held ahead of the 12 December election

Johnson, Corbyn face off over Brexit in election debate

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn went head to head over Brexit in the last televised debate before next week's election, with Mr Johnson claiming that Britain would have enough time to strike future trade deals post-Brexit.

World • 07 Dec 19

Boris Johnson described the pledge as an 'early Christmas present' for voters keen to get Brexit done

Johnson reveals manifesto for 'Brexit Britain'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to take Britain out of the EU by 31 January then set about reinvigorating public services, as he launched his Conservative Party's general election manifesto today.

Brexit • 24 Nov 19

Phil Hogan said 'the British public will demand and expect that their government will sign on to EU standards'

UK consumers will expect EU standards in FTA - Hogan

Ireland's EU commissioner Phil Hogan has said British consumers will expect the UK to sign up to the EU's labour, environmental and food standards as part of a free trade agreement for which he will be chief negotiator next year.

Brexit • 13 Nov 19

Donald Tusk said only a united Europe could confront an assertive China and play an effective global role

Britain will become 'second rate' after Brexit - Tusk

Britain will lose influence in international affairs and become a "second-rate player" after it leaves the European Union, European Council President Donald Tusk has said.

Brexit • 13 Nov 19

Boris Johnson insisted the agreement did not signal a 'race to the bottom'

Brexit deal 'busts' UK out of backstop - Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the Brexit deal that has been struck with Brussels "busts" the UK out of the Northern Ireland backstop agreed by his predecessor Theresa May.

Brexit • 18 Oct 19

Boris Johnson and Jean-Claude Juncker spoke in a joint press conference this afternoon

'No need to delay' as MPs urged 'to get Brexit done'

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said he sees no need to delay Brexit following today's agreement, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged MPs to come together and "get Brexit done".

Brexit • 17 Oct 19

Essity said it had built stocks of raw materials and spare parts to ensure supply in the event of short-term border delays

Toilet paper maker raises concern over no-deal supply

Some toilet paper supplies might not withstand long-term border delays or panic buying in the event of a no-deal Brexit, a manufacturer has suggested.

Brexit • 08 Oct 19

Major intervention in enthralling Brexit court battle

Former British prime minister John Major is challenging the right of the current Prime Minister - and fellow conservative - Boris Johnson to suspend Parliament for what is alleged to be purely political motives.

Analysis and Comment • 19 Sep 19

Brexit Gamble: Boris Johnson and the NI-only backstop

Boris Johnson's eagerly awaited trip to Dublin on Monday has prompted a flurry of speculation that a Brexit deal could be taking shape around a Northern-Ireland only backstop.

Analysis and Comment • 14 Sep 19

The former British prime minister also criticised Boris Johnson's decision to prorogue parliament

Second Brexit vote cannot be ruled out - Ex-PM Cameron

Former British prime minister David Cameron has said a second Brexit referendum cannot be ruled out, and accused Boris Johnson and Michael Gove of effectively "trashing" the British government during the 2016 referendum campaign.

Brexit • 13 Sep 19