Trump hints at ‘quick’ exit from Iran but US could return for ‘spot hits’
President claims ‘new regime’ has asked for ceasefire, a claim denied by Tehran, as fighting continues in Lebanon
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Iran war shows UK needs ‘ambitious’ new EU ties, Keir Starmer says
Comments come as US-UK relations are increasingly strained over Middle East
‘Angela is queen bee’: Rayner plots her return to top table of Westminster politics
UK’s former deputy PM is planning a podcast series and memoir. She may be a contender if Keir Starmer flounders - and she clears up her tax issues
Why the increase in London parents attending Mass? I thought they were all mad but soon joined
A reported surge in mass-going was based on soft data, but hard evidence can still be found of how keen parents are on church
Children under five should have no more than an hour a day of screen time, UK guidance says
Screen time for children under two should be avoided other than for shared activities encouraging interaction
Anti-Semitic attacks in Britain carry a stark warning for Ireland
When a political energy metastasises into something much darker, we have to be able to call it what it is
Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone gets Westminster’s conspiracy theorists in a lather
UK prime minister Keir Starmer limps into Easter recess with in-tray of wars, inflation and next tranche of Peter Mandelson files
Trump turns on Starmer over Iran war: ‘What if Donald shouts at me?’
US president once called Starmer a friend. But UK’s decision not to join the attacks on Iran has led to merciless mocking by Trump
Labour’s century-long hold on Wales faces collapse – but why?
Shifts in identity, social change and the strain of long incumbency mean Ireland’s nearest neighbour is about to undergo a sea change
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The Irish Times view on Micheál Martin’s busy week: vision still lacking
Why does the Government seem so lacking in domestic purpose and direction?
Micheál Martin the Trumpologist: European leaders will look for lessons from Taoiseach’s Oval Office approach
Donald Trump can be unpredictable, vindictive and rude. How to deal with him is a central question preoccupying governments the world over
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
Banning social media won’t work. Here is a smarter way to deal with the problem
It’s naive to think a blanket ban on social media will make the problem go away
‘A display of polite pushback’: How world’s media covered Micheál Martin’s meeting with Trump
Martin’s defence of Keir Starmer and Donald Trump’s gender mix-up over Irish President drew comment and comedic response
Trump takes aim at Nato, Keir Starmer and Europe in meeting with Taoiseach
Micheál Martin intervened repeatedly to defend Starmer and insisted that Europe was ‘a good place to live’
The Irish Times view on the Taoiseach in the White House: Trump keeps the focus on Nato
Taoiseach agrees that there cannot be a ‘rogue state’ with a nuclear weapon
Russia and Iran are ‘brothers in hatred’, Zelenskiy tells UK MPs
Ukrainian president warns against US move to ease sanctions on Russian oil
US allies reject Trump call for escorts on Strait of Hormuz
Japan and Australia have no plans to send ship as US president says Nato faces ‘very bad’ future if members fail to assist
‘Extremely disappointing’: Cool reception for £17m Northern Ireland home-heating oil package
Keir Starmer unveils £52m of support for UK homes struggling with price rises triggered by Iran conflict
Keir Starmer revels in telling Trump he is on his own in Iran
UK-US ‘special relationship’ is not dead yet – but the Starmer-Trump bromance is
Damage to Irish subsea gas pipelines could take ‘six months to fix and lead to power outages’
Threats to Ireland’s subsea gas interconnectors ‘very much a realistic possibility’, Gas Networks Ireland warns Government
Taoiseach denies claims Government not providing information to Troubles legacy bodies
Micheál Martin says UK-Ireland legacy framework a ‘generational opportunity’ to make progress for survivors and bereaved families
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
‘Philomena’s Law’ backed by UK, Irish governments to protect mother and baby home survivors
Starmer promises to change law to stop Irish women compensated for abuse from being financially penalised in Britain
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
Critics ask why Starmer is in Ireland as questions about Mandelson pile up back at home
As Starmer tours Ireland, critics say he is dodging scrutiny over his judgment in one of the biggest political scandals to hit Westminster in decades
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
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?
British PM Keir Starmer visits Belfast as many struggle with heating oil price surge
‘If companies fleece customers or rip them off, we will not hesitate to step in, and that includes on regulation,’ says PM
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
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
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
North will face major austerity measures if London refuses to keep funding budget overspends
With the UK facing significant fiscal headwinds, Treasury forbearance of Stormont’s lack of discipline is unlikely to continue
Trump demands a say on Iran’s next leader as Middle East war spirals
Iran’s regime shows scant signs of losing grip on power as it continues to fire at Israel and Gulf states
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
Spain says ‘no to war’ in response to Trump threats
US president says bilateral trade ties to be cut over Iran
EU criticised over ‘changing the goalposts’ in reset talks with UK
Report from House of Commons committee welcomes moves but argues Brussels is doing better out of it than London
Starmer’s cautious Iran policy sparks Tory fury and Trump disappointment
MPs wary of ‘lessons from Iraq’ as parliament discusses UK’s response to conflict in Middle East
Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months ahead
Coalition leaders will not relish Dublin Central and Galway West contests. Just ask Keir Starmer
The Irish Times view on the UK byelection: another blow for Starmer
After losing a Labour seat to the Green Party, the prime minister will nervously await polls in May
Manchester byelection defeat leaves Keir Starmer green around the gills
UK prime minister and Labour leader is running out of options
Who is Hannah Spencer? Plumber, school dropout and now Britain’s newest MP
The 34 year old political novice’s by-election win could reshape UK politics for years to come
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
Starmer faces crucial byelection as Martin issues fresh State apology
Inside Politics: Sinn Féin selects Janice Boylan for Dublin Central byelection
How a Manchester byelection is potentially seismic for shape of British politics
Will it be grim up north for Labour or can it hang on to buttress Starmer’s position?
Boiling tensions, brittle loyalties: a crucial vote that may redefine UK’s national politics
Crucial byelection too close to call as Greens and Reform UK surge, while Labour hopes to hold on if its base doesn’t split
Limits on Ukraine’s army in peace deal should apply to Russia too, top EU official proposes
Zelenskiy praises Europeans who have ‘stood on the right side of history’ as Kyiv counts four years of war
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
Here’s what the rapid U-turn on special needs assistants tells us about this Government
Taking services away has greater political cost than not providing them in the first place
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
Will Donald Trump use the Chagos Islands to bomb Iran?
If the US president wishes to use the Diego Garcia base for his next attack, he will need Keir Starmer’s approval
Era of the disposable leader
Chief executive churnover is less visible than political headrolling but can be just as disruptive
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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