How a dream family home in Co Meath became a 20-year nightmare
Couple built Co Meath house in 2006 twice the size of that for which permission was refused months earlier
United Kingdom
Two students die in ‘explosive’ outbreak of meningitis in UK
Number of cases expected to rise as incubation period for infection to when symptoms appear is two to 14 days
IRA bombings in 1990s cleared by Adams, claims former British intelligence officer
Retired brigadier Ian Liles says ‘simply no way’ 1996 bombings happened without oversight and approval of former Sinn Féin leader
Irish-British defence agreement updated to boost co-operation, tackle Russia ‘shadow fleet’
Cyber security, information-sharing and joint procurement initiatives also covered in deal
Starmer calls for more UK-Irish co-operation in ‘age of dramatic uncertainty’
UK PM arrives in Cork after addressing fuel cost concerns in North
Examfly eyes international growth as it rebrands
Company changes name to Acuru as it expands platform
Have you experienced anti-Irish sentiment abroad in recent years? Tell us your story
An Irish worker in the UK, whose boss repeatedly shouted the word ‘potato’ at her, has won an employment tribunal case
Starmer warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein
Publication of documents on appointment of former US ambassador to role comes after UK government ordered to do so by MPs
Irish in Britain: A full month after my birth, my parents changed my name
Would a Laura by any other name feel more sure of herself? Possibly. But names are personal and political
Joey Barton remanded in custody charged with allegedly attacking teacher
Former footballer arrested after incident which left man hospitalised in serious but stable condition
Irish book-keeper wins £23,000 after boss repeatedly shouted ‘potato’ at her
Bernadette Hayes described suffering ‘a death by 1,000 cuts’ during time at UK engineering company
We ran the British army. In Northern Ireland, let the past be the past
The conflict began 57 years ago, yet politicians are resisting letting the past become the past
Independent inquiry into murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane formally established
Finucane shot dead by loyalist paramilitary group at his family home in 1989 attack found to have involved collusion of British state
Aontú’s Peadar Tóibín lays blame for housing crisis with Government during ardfheis
Party’s leader accuses Coalition of ‘disastrous’ immigration policy claiming it ‘refused to work with communities’
Soham killer Ian Huntley dies in hospital following prison attack
Huntley was convicted of murdering 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002
Irish officials were warned in advance that Irish travellers would have faces scanned at Holyhead
Minister for Justice says his department was advised in advance of facial recognition technology trial by UK immigration officers
Iceland freezes decade-long legal battle with Iceland
UK supermarket abandons trademark dispute with island nation after third legal loss
Labour MP’s partner among three arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China
Police officers also search addresses in London, Wales and Scotland in national security investigation
The importance of ensuring a ‘good Irish death’ in Britain
Irish in Britain group launches research report on cultural needs of the diaspora community when it comes to end of life
Fire in Every Direction: Tareq Baconi on identity and generational exile
Through family stories and personal recollections, Baconi explores the complexities of Palestinian identity and belonging in exile
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
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
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