Embarrassing byelection defeat for Keir Starmer as Greens seize Labour stronghold
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK push Labour into third place in Gorton and Denton
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Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack
Huntley was convicted of murdering Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, both aged 10, in 2002
Surge in potato imports led to seizures of Egyptian vegetables affected by ‘tuber moth’
Poor European harvests led to surge in potato imports in 2024
Talk of European states developing their own nuclear umbrella is fanciful
Any autonomous nuclear shield would breach the Non-Proliferation Treaty and be hugely expensive and technologically challenging
Visitors to Britain must now pay £16. This hasn’t had the predicted results
Yesterday marked the start of strict enforcement when boarding transport to the UK, hence Aer Lingus requiring passports on all flights to Britain
Peter Mandelson freed on bail following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Former UK ambassador to US and Northern secretary was fired in September over links to Jeffrey Epstein
Embracing Anglo-Irish history will never oblige us to think better of Cromwell, says Martin
Most British historians have ‘no interest’ in Ireland, says academic as Cambridge announces new Anglo-Irish post
Facial recognition technology to be trialled on passengers at Holyhead
Testing this week follows previous pilot by UK authorities in 2025 which saw more than 7,500 faces analysed
Inquiry into Mountbatten-Windsor’s Epstein links not ruled out as police searches continue
Former British prince Andrew arrested on 66th birthday regarding suspicion of misconduct in public office
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after almost 12 hours of questioning
Former British prince had been detained by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The Irish Times view on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: The law must take its course
It is vital for victims and their families that there is legal accountability where criminal acts are proven
Stop fixating on Border polls and start a respectful conversation about Ireland’s future
Surveys turn everything into a binary choice when understanding for the beliefs of others is needed
From perches to petaflops: The evolution of rational measurement
Precision is crucial in a technical world
London is impossibly bleak when you’re lonely. Everyone has somewhere better, cooler to be
In Ireland, aspiring to high places is often met with pity. In London, it was normal
Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre
Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’
Starmer insists he will lead Labour into next election after turbulent week
UK prime minister acknowledges appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador was a ‘mistake’
Government open to banning vapes in cars with children, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says he is worried vapes came to market ‘without any proper health assessment’
President’s first overseas trip to be to UK before summer
Trip will not be a full State visit but is likely to be structured around events with Irish communities
Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonisation’ claim is illiterate, demeaning, says Irish immigrant group
‘Walk around and see the contribution of immigrants,’ Irish in Britain tells Manchester United co-owner
Man United owner Jim Ratcliffe sorry he ‘offended’ some after saying UK ‘colonised by immigrants’
Keir Starmer says billionaire’s claim was ‘offensive and wrong’ and has called on him to ‘apologise immediately’
If Keir Starmer goes, Britain’s reputation as a banana republic will be secured
Calling for him to quit is like thinking better trainers will make up for all those runs you failed to go on
Starmer facing further pressure over appointment of ally despite sex offender link
Concerns raised that Matthew Doyle campaigned in 2017 for man who was charged with having child abuse images
Starmer ‘not prepared to walk away’ after Scottish Labour leader calls for him to step down
‘Too many mistakes’ by Downing Street says Anas Sarwar amid continued fallout from Mandelson ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Keir Starmer: What happens if he resigns or his leadership is challenged?
UK’s Labour PM in crisis following revelations of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Buckingham Palace ‘ready to support’ police investigation of former prince Andrew
Authorities assessing suggestions Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential reports with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Irish adviser’s resignation may not be enough to save Keir Starmer
Democrats in US are getting worked up about what Donald Trump might do in advance of November’s midterm elections
Explainer: What next for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party?
If UK prime minister quits, an interim leader could be chosen, but he could also limp on as no clear contender has emerged
Aer Lingus passengers flying from Ireland to UK require passport under rule change
Change to take effect from February 25th despite Common Travel Area measures
Calls for gardaí to use DNA spray that tags scrambler riders, bikes for future prosecution
UK practice uses drones to track offenders and avoid ‘high speed chase dangers’, TD says
Peter Mandelson resigns from House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein emails
Former minister apparently shared confidential government emails with child sex offender and financier
Art to travel for: From Rothko in Florence to David Lynch in Berlin and Abramović in Copenhagen
There’s plenty to spice up a city break across Europe in the first six months of the year
Whisper it, but is Keir Starmer quietly reversing Brexit?
Six year after leaving the EU, the UK is navigating a delicate balancing act on trade and diplomatic ties with Brussels, as well as Washington and Beijing
Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing as UK-China ties warm
Mutual trust is foundation for development of relationship between countries, Chinese president tells British PM
Tributes paid to Roscommon-born officer killed in British Army training incident
Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney (25) was praised for his leadership and compassion
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