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Irish deputy premier ‘positive and optimistic’ about relations with UK

Ireland’s deputy premier has said he is positive and optimistic about future relations with the UK.

Micheal Martin also suggested there could be a ‘friendly settlement’...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 21:42


US President Biden not senile and ‘on good form’ - UK PM Starmer

Joe Biden is not senile and has been on ‘good form’ at the Nato summit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, as concerns grow...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 21:41


Irish consumer price inflation slows to 2.2% in June despite fuel rise

Consumer price inflation in Ireland eased further in June, marking the eight consecutive month of a below-5% rate, according to figures released by the Central...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 12:13


Aer Lingus pilots to vote on deal for 18% pay rise over four years

Aer Lingus pilots will be ‘better off’ if they agree to a new pay deal, their union said on Thursday.

Pilots in the Irish Air Line...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:15


UK must ‘guard against’ risk of Russian retaliation, minister warns

Britain must be ‘incredibly careful’ to avoid retaliation from the Kremlin, the security minister warned after the government signalled UK missiles could be used by...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:07


Joe Biden hails UK as ‘transatlantic knot’ binding Nato together

Joe Biden appeared to back Keir Starmer’s push for the UK to forge closer defence ties with Europe as he called the UK the ‘transatlantic...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 08:48


TOP NEWS: UK economy rises by more than expected in May

The UK economy returned to growth in May, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.

UK gross domestic product rose by 0.4%...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 07:12


Wes Streeting announces independent probe into performance of NHS

An independent investigation will be held into the performance of the National Health Service, the UK health secretary has announced.

Writing for The Sun, Wes Streeting...

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 06:53


Starmer looking to strengthen ‘special relationship’ as to meet Biden

Keir Starmer will meet Joe Biden to strengthen the ‘very special relationship’ between the UK and US on Wednesday.

The new prime minister is meeting the...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 12:06


UK government prepares for series of meetings to boost EU relations

Keir Starmer’s government will engage in a frenzy of diplomacy as ministers push for a ‘significant improving’ of security ties with Europe.

This week’s Nato summit...

Wed, 10/07/2024 - 12:03


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