UK Housing Secretary invites Kingspan to talks The UK Housing Secretary has written to insulation firm Kingspan to invite the company for talks with officials, following a report suggesting it could pay … Business • 29 Mar
UK gives housebuilders huge bill to remove cladding Britain has ordered housebuilders to pay around $5.4 billion to help remove dangerous cladding from buildings following a deadly 2017 London fire that left government, … Business • 10 Jan 22
UK can help companies prepare for Brexit and Covid-19 The British government is working with businesses to help them prepare for the departure from the European Union even as it helps them cope with … Business • 27 May 20
Brexit talks can still be done within agreed timescale Talks to strike a deal on a post-Brexit relationship between Britain and the European Union can still be concluded within the agreed timescale, British Cabinet … Business • 27 Apr 20
Normal life will not resume for six months - UK doctor Normal life will not resume for at least six months, a key British government doctor has said, as she warned of the "worrying" first confirmed … UK • 29 Mar 20
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 … Brexit • 13 Sep 19
Gove said EU refuses to negotiate on Brexit Michael Gove has accused the EU of refusing to engage in negotiations on a new Brexit deal amid a deepening war of words between Westminster … Brexit • 06 Aug 19
Johnson and Hunt to contest UK Tory party leadership Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are to go before the Conservative Party membership in bid to become the next British Prime Minister. UK • 20 Jun 19
Johnson absent from two Tory leadership race debates In the UK, candidates for the Tory leadership have clashed on how Brexit should be delivered. UK • 17 Jun 19
British PM hopefuls begin crucial week of votes The race to become the leader of the UK's Conservative party is entering the final week of selection by MPs, with the field continuing to … UK • 18 Jun 19
Tory leadership candidate Gove 'regrets' cocaine use UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove, one of the leading contenders to replace Theresa May as Britain's next prime minister, has admitted to using cocaine two … World • 08 Jun 19
Gove urges Tory MPs to support Theresa May Michael Gove has urged Tory MPs to rally behind Theresa May after hardline Brexiteers attended a meeting looking at ways to unseat the Prime Minister. Brexit • 12 Sep 18
Boris - The Brexit poster boy who quit in frustration With his shambling gait, unruly mop of blond hair and unrivalled capacity for a striking turn of phrase, Boris Johnson has for years for been … Brexit • 09 Jul 18
Tánaiste discusses Brexit with senior UK politicians Tánaiste Simon Coveney has discussed the lack of progress in the Brexit negotiations with British Chancellor Philip Hammond and Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen … Brexit • 04 Jul 18
Audit of DUP dinner attended by Tory MP Northern Ireland's local government auditor is to hold a review into a dinner hosted by North Antrim MP Ian Paisley. Ulster • 17 Apr 18
Gove and Hogan discuss Brexit at dairy conference The UK's minister for agriculture has said he is hopeful that Brexit negotiations will produce a deal that is in everybody's interests. News • 30 Oct 17
Gove 'disappointed' after Tory race elimination Michael Gove has said he is "naturally disappointed" following his elimination from the race for the Conservative Party leadership, leaving front-runner Theresa May and Andrea … News • 07 Jul 16
May leads as British leadership race down to three Theresa May has topped the first round of voting by Conservative MPs for the party's new leader, with Liam Fox eliminated after finishing last in … News • 05 Jul 16
Boris Johnson will not run in Tory leadership race Former London mayor Boris Johnson, who had been considered one of the favourites to replace David Cameron as Britain's prime minister, has said he will … News • 30 Jun 16
Leave campaign is deceitful, says former PM Major John Major has criticised the "squalid" campaign for Britain to quit the European Union. News • 05 Jun 16
