Investors have found the shares about as palatable as a leftover sandwich during Covid

Johnson’s government steps up effort to encourage more young people to get vaccinated

Mixed messages from government over need to self-isolate if ‘pinged’ by Covid tracker app

Education secretary says system is causing disruption to children; teachers’ unions criticise move

Market Beat: Market sentiment towards remaining Irish banks has picked up

Brexit has caused division between Dublin and London, but it has brought Paris closer

Irish Government source says matter closely monitored but UK is free to pursue trade deals post-Brexit

British minister insists London seeking ‘calm and stability in Northern Ireland’

Former British leader declines to say under questioning by MPs how much he was paid

Britain has suffered worst death toll in Europe but enjoyed fastest vaccine rollout

Treatment of Angela Rayner after poor election performance puts judgment in spotlight

Culture secretary pledges to oppose breakaway plan and to seek ways to empower fans

If tight reopening schedule slips too deep into summer, many SMEs will crumble

Johnson’s government in crosshairs for cronyism after Cameron lobbying scandal

State-controlled lender intends to buy back up to almost 5% of company

Analysis: Danger of falling ill from Covid-19 appears far greater than the threat of blood clotting

Brandon Lewis says unilateral extension of grace period for post-Brexit checks lawful

Welsh first minister criticises aggressive unilateralism of London government

Former PM says Britain and EU need constructive, practical solutions for NI difficulties

Europe Letter: Ireland and other EU countries believe they can catch up with the UK