UK moves on Northern Ireland protocol ‘deeply concerning’ - Pelosi
US speaker says if UK undermines Belfast Agreement, Congress will not support trade deal
After six long toxic years, a civilised debate about EU and Brexit
London Letter: Light cast on exit from body in which UK not ‘influential founder member’
London freezes assets of two more oligarchs amid criticism of slowness to act
Labour says delay allows Putin’s associates to ‘salvage hundreds of millions’
Ukraine crisis is drawing Britain reluctantly back towards Europe
London Letter: EU’s response to Russian invasion has made Johnson look slow-footed
Johnson’s government bows to pressure by relaxing visa rules for more Ukrainians
Putin could seek to reduce Kyiv to rubble, says British prime minister
The Irish Times view on Downing Street parties: A damning picture
Where once there were outright denials, now there are vague apologies and pleadings of ignorance on Johnson’s part
Wales sets limit of six on groups in bars, restaurants, cinemas from Sunday
Country joins Scotland, Northern Ireland in introducing post-Christmas Covid restrictions
Liz Truss to lead UK Brexit negotiations after Frost quits
Britain’s foreign secretary to take role of negotiating London relationship with EU
Michael Gove praises EC approach to talks on Northern Ireland protocol
Taoiseach says he has built good relationship with Boris Johnson and all sides keen to end post-Brexit rancour
Brexit: Protests to be held along Border over Britain’s handling of NI protocol
Border communities in North to tell Boris Johnson to ‘back off’ and protect protocol
UK diplomat asked to ‘peddle half-truths’ about Brexit’s impact on Ireland
Alexandra Hall Hall says UK ‘damagingly’ downplayed impact on NI peace process
UK plan to join North American trade pact has ‘little validity’
British proposal is not on the trade agenda within US political circles, says congressman
Ireland shows independence can work, Sturgeon tells SNP conference
Scotland’s first minister warns that Johnson’s government will use Brexit to weaken case for independence
Irish consumer attitudes shift to new habits as Covid restrictions ease
Pricewatch: Purchases now based on ‘factors beyond price and quality’, new research says
Will Greencore’s rebound tempt investors – or private equity – to take a bite?
Investors have found the shares about as palatable as a leftover sandwich during Covid
Top medical officer says vaccines have prevented 60,000 deaths in England
Johnson’s government steps up effort to encourage more young people to get vaccinated
Over a million pupils in England out of school because of coronavirus
Mixed messages from government over need to self-isolate if ‘pinged’ by Covid tracker app
UK government announces end of classroom bubbles in England
Education secretary says system is causing disruption to children; teachers’ unions criticise move
Bank of Ireland sale will inevitably reignite vexatious issue of banker bonuses
Market Beat: Market sentiment towards remaining Irish banks has picked up
French visit a chance to cement ties with our new nearest EU neighbour
Brexit has caused division between Dublin and London, but it has brought Paris closer
Mounting concern at impact of UK-Australia deal on Irish beef exports
Irish Government source says matter closely monitored but UK is free to pursue trade deals post-Brexit
NI protocol to keep UK-EU relationship ‘a bit bumpy’, says Frost
British minister insists London seeking ‘calm and stability in Northern Ireland’
David Cameron defends lobbying ministers on behalf of finance company
Former British leader declines to say under questioning by MPs how much he was paid
Boris Johnson promises inquiry into UK response to pandemic
Britain has suffered worst death toll in Europe but enjoyed fastest vaccine rollout
Labour’s setback becomes a crisis as Starmer’s leadership in question
Treatment of Angela Rayner after poor election performance puts judgment in spotlight
UK government orders football review over ‘tone -deaf’ super league plan
Culture secretary pledges to oppose breakaway plan and to seek ways to empower fans
Ministers must come up with a plan to avoid summer staycations drama
If tight reopening schedule slips too deep into summer, many SMEs will crumble
Friday deadline for British civil service to discover double jobbing
Johnson’s government in crosshairs for cronyism after Cameron lobbying scandal
AIB plans to speed up reduction of 71% taxpayer stake
State-controlled lender intends to buy back up to almost 5% of company
The damage to AstraZeneca’s reputation is massive and possibly lasting
Analysis: Danger of falling ill from Covid-19 appears far greater than the threat of blood clotting
British government accused of putting NI political stability at risk
Brandon Lewis says unilateral extension of grace period for post-Brexit checks lawful
UK government ‘a recruiting sergeant’ for Welsh and Scottish nationalism
Welsh first minister criticises aggressive unilateralism of London government
Scrapping Northern Ireland protocol won’t solve ‘original problem’, says Tony Blair
Former PM says Britain and EU need constructive, practical solutions for NI difficulties
The outlook for vaccination is better than it seems
Europe Letter: Ireland and other EU countries believe they can catch up with the UK
British academia criticises state proposals on funding and free speech
Ministers not ‘cancel culture’ biggest threat to campus, University and College Union says
Unionist delight at Sturgeon’s woes are testament to her standing
London Letter: Scottish independence movement needs hugely popular spearhead
Everyone over 50 in Britain to be offered vaccine by May
Government target revealed in press release confirming May local elections will go ahead
Taoiseach to join 70 world leaders in new global warming pledge
Five years after Paris, UN gathering an acid test of where world now stands on climate action
Brexit: UK government suffers heavy defeat over ‘law-breaking’ Bill in House of Lords
Peers back by huge margin amendment saying Bill would ‘undermine the rule of law’
Keir Starmer calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown of two or three weeks
Labour leader says the government has lost control of the virus, and is no longer following scientific advice
Coronavirus surges in Europe as some countries see record daily case numbers
World updates: France and UK consider additional restrictions to combat virus spread
UK warns of 7,000 truck-long queues in Kent due to Brexit
‘Reasonable worst case’ scenario outlines potential chaos at customs
Low post-Brexit customs registration among firms contacted in July
Just 1,400 businesses of 57,000 contacted during summer sign up for customs number
European shares fall as ECB leaves policy unchanged
Markets report: Most European sectors end in negative territory
Newton Emerson: London seeks to push North away to try to keep EU rules at bay
Boris Johnson’s government will always choose its vision of Brexit over North’s place in union
London plays down significance of legislation affecting the North
News of the planned legislation coincides with fresh display of sabre-rattling by Johnson
Brexit adds to SME cocktail of risks as State finally launches Covid loans
Joe Brennan: €2bn credit guarantee scheme comes as UK and EU standoff continues
Donning a hat and dark glasses, my friend slips out for morning coffee
London Letter: UK's quarantine rules are stricter than lockdown, but few are compliant
Boris Johnson to limit UK nations’ power to deviate on trade policy
SNP leader at Westminster accuses prime minister of staging a power grab
UK will open path to citizenship for 3m Hong Kong residents
Boris Johnson says China’s new security law is serious breach of Hong Kong autonomy
Irish-backed Mitchells & Butlers pub group secures debt waivers
UK pub group also agrees extension of existing credit facilities
British may ‘retaliate’ over 14-day quarantine, warns Irish Ferries owner
ICG chief Eamonn Rothwell says rule will put Common Travel Area at risk post-Brexit
Coronavirus ‘in retreat across the land’, says Matt Hancock
Number of daily recorded deaths in UK falls to lowest level since before lockdown
IRFU expected to lobby Government to reduce physical distancing to 1m
Fears mount over potential loss of Aviva Stadium revenue if 2m distancing rule remains
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