Brexit

The latest news, award-winning analysis, and in-depth features on the UK's exit from the European Union

Keir Starmer has drifted from one U-turn to the next

Two of the most impressive officials in the Brexit saga have been axed by their political bosses who live to fight another day

Here are the cars worth importing from the UK to Ireland in 2026

Motors help desk: Practical advice on your motoring queries, from buying and selling to issues you have with your current car

I was a teenage activist, often skiving school for public demonstrations

When you take to the streets in protest, you do so in a position of radical vulnerability. Think of the lone figure before the tanks in Tiananmen Square

Ironically, 10 years after Brexit, the most popular stance by the British PM is opposing populism

Polls suggest more than half British public would now vote to rejoin the bloc if given the chance

The Irish Times view on UK-EU relations: Starmer inches closer to Europe

His call for closer ties has become an explicit argument made in his political favour

Lara Marlowe: A far-right victory in France would be a win for Putin and Trump

The RN’s challenge for the next year is to bring on board the bulk of the right, the traditional right as well as their hard core far-right supporters

Suddenly, Great Yarmouth’s obesity rates made sense

For some reason that I couldn’t fathom, I felt a soft spot for the Brexity Norfolk seaside town that thinks Farage is too soft

Brussels banking rules could hit lenders and UK-EU ‘reset’

Concern that efforts to boost European defence spending could also be damaged

Trump is hastening Britain’s return to the EU

Economics, security and domestic politics all point the Starmer government towards Brussels

Calls for an amnesty for British soldiers in Northern Ireland are based on a myth

Investigating past army misdeeds is a witch-hunt, right-leaning Britain is told, but where is the evidence?

Irish Border will feature in EU–UK ‘reset’ if Reform wins power, MP says

The TUV party pledges to complete the unfinished business of Brexit

Everybody needs good neighbours. Like Ireland and Britain right now

Communique issued after last week’s meeting in Cork revealed depth of growing co-operation since PM entered Downing Street

Ireland-UK to carry out ‘live exercises’ after leaders agree on protections of sea cables

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and UK prime minister Keir Starmer presented a united front after Cork summit

An Post launches UK service to bypass ‘post-Brexit trade barriers’

Company says SMEs have faced ‘complexity, cost, and considerable delays’ when selling into the 69m-strong British consumer market

Can the Anglo-Irish honeymoon of Keir Starmer’s premiership last after his departure?

Prime minister has transformed British-Irish relations during his time in Downing Street – can they thrive after he is gone?

The Irish Times view on the Ireland-UK summit: an ever-improving relationship

The two countries share common interests on security, trade and other interests

EVs ‘cheaper than diesel cars’ on second-hand market for first time

Decline in prices of used electric vehicles also appears to have stabilised, says DoneDeal

Foreign investment and infrastructure should by run by cross-Border body, argues SDLP

Report calls for mutual recognition of qualifications and skills and integration of rail services across the island

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

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

Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonisation’ comments on immigrants land awkwardly at Manchester United

Clumsy wording based on wrong figures raises fresh questions on judgment of club’s billionaire co-owner

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

‘John O’Dowd pints’ proved the final straw for Sinn Féin in pub and hotel rates row

Why does the party govern in Northern Ireland as if it is afraid of its own shadow?

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

Barclays names Pat McCormack as Ireland country lead

Barclays ‘lifer’ established the British lender’s private banking presence in Dublin in 2008

EU ‘used Ireland as a battering ram’ against Britain. It’s time to undo the damage

The implication that Brexit has been a setback for unity runs counter to received wisdom, but it makes sense

How should the EU deal with Trump? Speak softly and carry a big stick

The US is clearly a more formidable power than the UK but the EU has some serious firepower at its disposal. With a wealthy population of 450 million it is the most attractive market on the globe

Brexit-by-the-Sea: England’s poorest town in Nigel Farage’s heartland

Essex Letter: Jaywick, in Reform leader Nigel Farage’s constituency, tops UK government rankings for deprivation

‘We haven’t had one bad experience’: Why cross-Border trade has leapt fourfold since Brexit

InterTradeIreland offers assistance, including up to €21,500 to put a salesperson on the ground in the other jurisdiction for a year

EU seeking ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ agreement with UK

Guarantee seen as means of ensuring bloc is not left out of pocket should Reform leader win general election

UK and Ireland are both being reminded of their fragility. This should bring them closer

North and south share several specialisms, especially on cyber security. Could this be an area of co-operation across the Border and the Irish Sea?

Don’t be fooled — everything has changed for the global economy

Damage caused by US tariffs has so far been muted but that won’t last

Irish woman takes up role as head of European drugs agency

Lorraine Nolan headed up Health Products Regulatory Authority for last decade

Starmer willing to bring UK ‘closer’ to EU single market

Prime minister talked up strengthening of post-Brexit ties with Brussels following agreement of a trade deal

When the British ambassador met President Connolly... and they spoke only in Irish

UK ‘very happy to be a partner’ to Ireland on security, says ambassador

Six economic flashpoints to watch out for in 2026

From the US economy to an AI-fuelled bubble, there are pressure points that could yet become global crises

John Gapper: British business has an opportunity to defy the gloom

Entrepreneurs are more optimistic than the headlines are about the UK’s economic potential

Here’s the unpopular truth: many of us have never had it so good

Ireland has never been better off, yet a narrative of State failure dominates political debate and much of the media

Ireland should resist cheap, tough talk on migration

When our Minister for Justice implicitly endorses treating UK policy as a model for Ireland, we’re falling sway to toxic politics

The most remarkable thing about Britain’s €650m Erasmus deal is the lack of outrage

The move may help Labour appeal to those aged 18-24 where its support has collapsed

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