Gerry Adams wins defamation action against BBC over murdered spy claim
Former Sinn Féin leader sued broadcaster over allegation in documentary that he sanctioned murder of MI5 informant Gerry Adams has won a defamation action against...
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Bank of England governor urges deeper ties with EU to ‘minimise’ Brexit impact
Andrew Bailey says Brexit was not ‘wrong’ but welcomes the UK’s efforts to reset relations with the bloc Andrew Bailey has urged the UK government...
Starmer’s post-Brexit reset offers clear benefits – but there is political risk too
While getting UK-EU deal through parliament should be easy enough, cries of ‘betrayal’ may chime with some voters There were two moments at the UK-EU...
Starmer and European leaders hold news conference after agreeing new UK-EU deal – UK politics live
PM says it’s time to ‘look forward’ as UK agrees deal to open up access to the EU at the expense of fishing rights Q:...
Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders
Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept unconditional 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to...
UK sand eel fishing ban remains in place despite EU legal challenge
Creatures make up the bulk of seabirds’ diet but are fished for commercial pig food Europe live – latest updates A ban on fishing for...
Reeves hints at priority as she says ‘trading relationship with Europe arguably more important’ than US – UK politics live
Chancellor said she understood the focus on possible deal with US, but added the EU remained ‘our nearest neighbours and trading partners’ There are six...
Labour MPs urge Starmer to back youth mobility scheme amid EU trade reset
More than 60 MPs sign letter calling for time-limited visas for 18- to 30-year-olds to travel freely Starmer’s realignment with Europe will be a low-key...
Russia ‘may be willing to drop claims to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy’
David Lammy to host US and European negotiators for ceasefire talks in London amid encouraging speculation David Lammy, the foreign secretary, will host US and...
Ex-UK defence minister ‘disgusted’ by Trump’s attitude to Putin and Russia
Grant Shapps also compares calling Sumy strike a ‘mistake’ to statements by IRA terror group when it killed civilians Pronouncing himself “disgusted” by Donald Trump’s...
