UK retail sales rise in July - ONS data UK retail sales picked up in July but continued to show longer-term signs that consumers are making cutbacks to save money amid soaring inflation, according … Business • 19 Aug 22
Boris Johnson insists 'I certainly broke no rules' The UK Prime Minister has insisted "I certainly broke no rules," but said the Whitehall investigation into potentially lockdown-breaking Christmas parties in No 10 will … World • 13 Dec 21
DUP threat to walk away from Stormont 'reckless' Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister has slammed the DUP as "reckless" over a threat to walk away from devolved government over the Brexit protocol. Brexit • 13 Dec 21
Armed man shot dead by police in London Armed officers in London have shot dead an armed man in an incident that is not being treated as terrorism. World • 11 Dec 21
Racist abusers to be banned from stadiums: Johnson Laws banning football hooligans in England from attending matches will be extended to target those responsible for racially abusing players on social media, according to … World • 14 Jul 21
Greensill review to be given 'maximum possible access' The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said a review into how failed firm Greensill Capital was able to secure government contracts will be given … World • 13 Apr 21
UK Supreme Court rules against Uber over driver rights Britain's top court has ruled that ride-hailing giant Uber's drivers are entitled to workers' rights, in a judgement with huge implications for the "gig economy". Business • 19 Feb 21
Focus on virus, not Scottish independence, says Johnson British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said arguments about a referendum on Scottish independence were 'completely irrelevant' as the UK battled the coronavirus pandemic. UK • 28 Jan 21
Final throes of Brexit legal fixes and hardball tactics As we hurtle towards 31 December the scramble for a deal is forcing both sides to get creative in the hope that they do not … Analysis and Comment • 21 Nov 20
Opportunity to address Brexit legislation - Coveney The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has said British concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol could be addressed in the period between the passing … Brexit • 22 Sep 20
Barnier accuses UK of stalling Brexit negotiations EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier deplored a lack of progress in the latest round of post-Brexit trade talks today, accusing Britain of stalling negotiations. Brexit • 24 Apr 20
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
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
US to increase funding for Northern Ireland The US House of Representatives has agreed to increase funding for peace programmes in Northern Ireland next year to $2 million. US • 17 Dec 19
Disaster funds to be used in event of no-deal Brexit The European Commission has proposed using emergency funds normally reserved for natural disasters and to offset the harsh effects of globalisation in order to help … Brexit • 04 Sep 19
UK to 'unshackle' officials from most EU meetings Britain will "unshackle" its officials from most European Union meetings so they can focus on Brexit, reducing attendance by up to half, the Brexit minister … Brexit • 20 Aug 19
EC announces contingency measures in event of no-deal The European Commission has announced that it has adopted contingency proposals in relation to the EU budget, social security coordination and the Erasmus+ programme in … Brexit • 30 Jan 19
Brexit: No Deal and the Irish Border On Tuesday, European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas was pressed by Irish Times journalist Paddy Smyth to spell out what would happen at the Irish border … Analysis and Comment • 28 Jan 19
EU parliament will not approve deal without backstop The European Parliament's Brexit group has said it would not approve a withdrawal agreement that did not contain a "backstop" provision to avoid a hard … Brexit • 24 Jan 19
Spain to seek talks on joint sovereignty of Gibraltar Spain will revive its bid for shared sovereignty over Gibraltar once Britain has left the European Union, the country's prime minister has said, adding Madrid … Brexit • 25 Nov 18
May urges MPs to back Brexit deal for 'brighter future' British Prime Minister Theresa May has urged MPs to back the Brexit deal and "move forward together into a brighter future". Brexit • 25 Nov 18
No-deal Brexit would cost Britain 6% of GDP, IMF warns Leaving the European Union without a transitional trade deal would cost Britain about 6% of GDP - roughly four years of economic growth - compared … Business • 14 Nov 18
The Brexit Audit - UK C&AG says country is not ready The British Comptroller and Auditor General has published a new report on the preparedness of UK government agencies for Brexit, and one thing is abundantly … Business • 24 Oct 18
EU seeking technical data from UK in event of backstop The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has asked UK Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab to provide technical data on how checks and controls along the … Brexit • 31 Aug 18
Couple scoops £58m jackpot despite ripping up ticket The Scottish winners of a £57.9m EuroMillions jackpot were initially told they did not have a winning ticket and it was ripped in half and … UK • 02 Aug 18
